Show Placings
Manchester Championship Show
18th Jan 2020
Judge: Mrs Jill Stevens (Cobstoneway)
Thank you to the Committee for inviting me to judge at this level for the first time, and also to my very efficient ring steward who kept things running smoothly. I had a lovely day and felt it was a great honour and responsibility. I really appreciated each and every entry, and had some lovely exhibits to go over, the depth of quality in some classes meaning that some nice dogs went cardless. Coats were understandably at different stages, and although this has no bearing on the construction of the dog, a good coat does complete the picture of what is essentially a working terrier.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Otterwood Silhouette
Placing Critique
Blue and tan of very similar age but not quite so sure of himself. Good double coat of correct colour and texture, lovely front and shoulder assembly, nicely angulated all round and moved well when settled.
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
25th Jan 2020
Judge: Ms. Suzanne Coldham (Annesuz)
I would like to thank the Officers and Committee for their very warm welcome and hospitality, and the exhibitors for their entries and generous applause for the winners. There was a fabulous atmosphere throughout the day which made it a real pleasure.
Having last had my hands on the breed at this level in October 2017 I am concerned about just how narrow some of the dogs are. Whilst the breed standard calls for the body to be ‘deep, narrow, and fairly long’ it should not be taken to the point of exaggeration. That being said my winners are very pleasing, well balanced specimens without recourse to any exaggeration and in my opinion fit for the original purpose of a Border Terrier.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Otterwood Silhouette
Isle of Ely CA Open Show
1st Feb 2020
Judge: Sharon Ashdown (Chateaunewf)
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Otterwood Silhouette
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
9th Feb 2020
Judge: Mrs. Carolyn Richardson (Staynorwood)
I would like to thank Midland Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge and to thank my Stewards Pete Armstrong and Sue Baxter. Unfortunately, the entry was somewhat reduced due to the awful storm conditions keeping many at home, but I was pleased with the quaity of dogs present for me to go over and very happy with my winners.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Otterwood Silhouette
Placing Critique
Raw youngster, just 7 months old, nice type of puppy. Typical head. Neat ears, good mouth. Narrow front and well laid shoulders. Easily spanned. Best of double coats. Good length of loin and good rear angulation, short tail set on ok. Was a little unsettled on the move today.
Novice - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Otterwood Silhouette
Placing Critique
- as above
Matlock & DCS Open Show
16th Feb 2020
Judge: Mr Richard Kinsey (Kitarn)
Puppy /
Third Place
Name at show: Otterwood Silhouette
Newark & DCS Open Show
22nd Feb 2020
Judge: David Lee (Socksdown)
Firstly, I thank the Society’s Officers and Committee for the invitation to judge some Lovely Terrier Breeds including both The Terrier and Puppy Terrier Groups at this very well organised show and the superb hospitality. Furthermore, I Thank All the Exhibitors for supporting the Society, for supporting Your Breeds and for giving me a wonderful entry . Finally, I thank my two ring stewards that kept things so well organised and running smoothly.
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Otterwood Silhouette
Placing Critique
D. with typical head neat ears, good mouth. Straight front spannable and developing rear quarters , not the movement as winner.
Wath, West Malton & District CS Open Show
29th Feb 2020
Judge: Mr R Mann (Lynsett)
Best Puppy
Name at show: Otterwood Silhouette
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Otterwood Silhouette
Crufts
8th Mar 2020
Judge: Mr Simon Jackson (Clipstone)
Firstly, I would like to thank the Kennel Club for allowing me the honour of judging this Border Terrier Centenary year. I also thank my excellent stewards for keeping me on track and to everybody who gave me such a fantastic entry, both in numbers and quality across all classes. To be blunt, I don't think I have ever seen and enjoyed such a very high quality entry before. Unfortunately many good exhibits went home unrewarded. Several classes the placed exhibits could have all stood in first place. I really was splitting hairs. I can honestly say that I really enjoyed myself and hope everybody else did too. I'd also like to thank Joyce Martin and my son, Laurence Jackson, for the excellent photographs which has made the writing of this critique so much easier. I understand Laurence also live-streamed the CC's and BOB – technology far above me – but thanks!
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Otterwood Silhouette
Placing Critique
Moved well, nice head, a little weaker in coat than (1) and a little overwhelmed by the occasion.
Retford & DCS Premier Show
15th Mar 2020
Judge: Paul Eardley (Sherex)
Puppy /
Reserve
Name at show: Otterwood Silhouette
