Show Placings
The Southern Border Terrier Club Open Show
3rd Mar 2024
Judge: Miss Nicola Foster (Thozow)
It was a great honour to be invited to Judge a Border Terrier Club Open show so I would like to thank the Southern Club for this opportunity. It was a day I had been looking forward too, so I would also like to thank the exhibitors for their entries, allowing me to access their dogs and for accepting my decisions. I was most grateful to my stewards Sian McKay & Marina Fleming who kept the ring running efficiently, and also live streamed the challenges and BIS.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Pipruda Pink Gin
Novice - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Pipruda Pink Gin
Placing Critique
Repeat entry (See Minor Puppy bitch 3rd) At just 6 months she has a enough depth of rib, shoulder blades converging at withers, although a little short of upper arm; narrow rangy body, medium bone, and spannable, coat coming on coat coming on nicely with a thick pelt. Moved well.
Oswestry & District Kennel Association Open Show
17th Mar 2024
Judge: Mr Kevin Yeates (Bluebabel)
I’d like to thank the committee for appointing me for this show. With 16 dogs entered and 2 absent I was very pleased with my above average entry for this show. All the dogs had good dentition, and coats generally good
Puppy /
Third Place
Name at show: Pipruda Pink Gin
The Midland Border Terrier Club Championship Show
12th May 2024
Judge: Mrs Laura Illingworth (Thorneyhurst)
Firstly thanks to the Midland Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge their show, and to all the exhibitors for the massive entry which would of been hard to get through without the help of my two stewards Sharon Pickering and Margaret Bailey who did there best to make sure no exhibitors missed there classes
The quality of the exhibits was exceptional, Most dogs were in fit hard condition and presented well, the old saying many good dogs went without a card was only too true, We were blessed with good weather and a nice sized ring.
Novice - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Pipruda Pink Gin
National Dog Show
12th May 2024
Judge: Mr Patrick Glover (USA)
I wanted to thank the committee for the honour of judging your show. I sincerely apologize for the delay of the critique due to ill health. Coming from another country it was especially grateful to have such excellent Stewards to help guide me. And I thank all the exhibitors that came to exhibit under me. It was a pleasure to see so many quality Borders, and have them in hand. I was very satisfied with my final lineup. I enjoyed the depth of type that you have in the UK. Part of that may be seeing Borders with a proper coat. Unfortunately, Borders in the USA are not shown in such coat anymore which I do not understand. I only saw two bad bites, and I see you are battling some of the same issues we are in the US, one being straight fronts. A good Border must have some prosternum to be constructed in a proper way where the legs are under the dog rather than in front of it. The second being is the loss of rib. Your standard states “ribs carried well back” Our standard states the same thing, only adding the word deep “deep ribs carried well back. Both proper fronts and rib are essential to a working terrier, and attention must be paid to both. Overall, I enjoyed going over so many good Borders and again I thank you for the opportunity
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Pipruda Pink Gin
Class Critique
Sadly, the voice recorder didn’t work for the next 2 classes
Staffordshire & Birmingham Agricultural Society Open Show
29th May 2024
Judge: Carmel Clarke O'Neill (Lemracdream)
Puppy /
Third Place
Name at show: Pipruda Pink Gin
Three Counties Agricultural Society
8th Jun 2024
Judge: Mr Eddie Houston (Earthwise)
My thanks to the Society for inviting me, to my very capable stewards, Bill and Tricia for their efficiency and helpfulness and especially to the exhibitors who afforded me the honour of going over their dogs.
The weather was kind and the ring of sufficient size to allow dogs to get into their stride.
Overall I felt that there was more quality in the bitches but was more than pleased with my main winners in both sexes. Size and front movement continue to be problems and coats were at all stages of growth-this did affect some placings. I only found one undershot bite and all males were entire. Several dogs were carrying rather too much condition but more worrying were the few who were almost painfully thin which also meant that these dogs couldn’t possibly possess the muscle needed for work. A number of dogs would benefit from more exercise to improve their muscletone.
Novice - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Pipruda Pink Gin
The Southern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
9th Jun 2024
Judge: Mrs. Margaret Bailey (Grindelvald)
I would like to thank the officers and committee for asking me to judge their show, it was an honour. Also for making David and myself so welcomed and the enjoyable lunch. The quality of the Borders were pleasing to go over. Big thank you to my stewards Julie and Robert, keep the classes running smoothly all day. Finally thank you to all the exhibitors who braved the cold weather, it did stay dry and allowing me to go over their dogs. All the males were entire, as usual the coats were at various stages which cost some dogs higher placing. Some wide fronts let them down, large ears were a problem in some exhibits. I was delighted with all my winners such quality.
Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Pipruda Pink Gin
Novice - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Pipruda Pink Gin
The Royal Cheshire County Premier Open Show
19th Jun 2024
Judge: Mrs Laura Jordan-Smith (Jordith)
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Pipruda Pink Gin
Placing Critique
9 month old grizzle and tan bitch, unlucky to come up against the first today. She has a nice head with good ear set, dark eye and a correct bite. She has a narrow front with a spannable rib, strong loin and well set on tail. Lovely thick loose pelt with coat of correct texture. First just edged on movement
Blackpool & District Canine Society
23rd Jun 2024
Judge: Mrs Beverley Barber (Alcumlow)
Thank you to all of you who entered your dogs for me to judge. I really enjoyed my day and having the privilege of judging your dogs. The weather was kind and our ring was good. I had excellent stewards and I thank them for their hard work.
Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Pipruda Pink Gin
Westmorland CA Open Show
30th Jun 2024
Judge: Irene Glen (Wilholme/Bessalone)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG1, Pipruda Pink Gin
Placing Critique
Super type and of a good make and shape. Balanced head with a soft expression. Lovely over her neck and shoulders with plenty of substance and body for her age. Pleasing rib and depth but easily spanned. Well rounded quarters. Moved so soundly for one so young
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Pipruda Pink Gin
Placing Critique
BP & PG1
Goosnargh and Longridge Agricultural Society Open Show
6th Jul 2024
Judge: George Tullis
Puppy /
Third Place
Name at show: Pipruda Pink Gin
Newport & District Agricultural Society Open Show
13th Jul 2024
Judge: Mrs Margaret Davies (Glenorchy)
Thank you to the Society for their kind invitation to judge at their annual agricultural show, thank you also to my steward, Dave Harrison, who kept the ring running smoothly and finally the exhibitors who entered under me, thank you.
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG2, Pipruda Pink Gin
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Pipruda Pink Gin
Placing Critique
nice bitch of 10 months, good head, nice ear set, dark eye with good expression, correct dentition, good depth of muzzle, nice reach of neck flowing into good shoulders. Level topline which she held on the move, correct tail set. Good jacket and easily spannable. Moved really well round the ring. Pleased to award her BP and well done on TGP2.
Vale Of Clwyd Canine Society Open Show
14th Jul 2024
Judge: Mrs Jane Morton-Shaw (Fehmarn)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG2, Pipruda Pink Gin
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Pipruda Pink Gin
Placing Critique
A nice sized bitch with good proportions. well set on of tail. Good angulations. Correct bite. Moved ok although a bit close in front, which hopefully will improve with age. Nice pelt and spannable BPIB TG3 TPG2
Wrexham DKS Open Show
20th Jul 2024
Judge: Mrs Hilary Male (Malenbrook)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG4, Pipruda Pink Gin
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Pipruda Pink Gin
Placing Critique
10 months old grizzle and tan bitch with a feminine head with good proportions, straight front leading to tight feet, good ear set and carriage, correct head furnishings, good spring of rib and chest, well bent stifle, straight hocks, moved well, in good harsh coat. BPIB
Oswestry & District Kennel Association Open Show
21st Jul 2024
Judge: Mrs V Atkinson (Raedwulf)
Thank you for inviting me to judge at this friendly and well run show. It was a pleasure to go over some lovely dogs and to see my decisions taken sportingly.
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG4, Pipruda Pink Gin
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Pipruda Pink Gin
Placing Critique
10 month old grizzle bitch who needs to grow into herself. Super harsh coat and thick pliable pelt, easily spanned. Feminine head with a tad large ear but proportions will chance as she grows. Ok front and good top line, tail set ok, rear movement a little close but strode out full of confidence. BPIB PG3
Leeds Championship Show
28th Jul 2024
Judge: Mrs Linda Coleman (Hartswelin)
I enjoyed my judging and appreciated the good sportsmanship around the ring with applause for all class placings, this is so often lacking these days. In the males there were a lot shown in single coat so these were not in contention on the day, also quite a few were difficult to span. I did not find these problems in the bitches However as many judges before me have commented, good front movement is the exception rather than the norm and these Borders would easily tire following a horse all day.
Special Beginners - Dog or Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Pipruda Pink Gin
Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Pipruda Pink Gin
The Midland Border Terrier Club 40th Anniversary Championship Show
4th Aug 2024
Judge: Mrs Jill Stevens (Cobstoneway)
I would like to thank the officers and committee of the club for inviting me to judge this 40th Anniversary show, and for the hospitality on the day. Thank you also to the hardworking stewards, it was a long and very busy day. Most of all, thank you to the exhibitors for giving me such a fabulous entry. I appreciated each and every exhibit, and had the privilege of going over so many quality dogs that difficult decisions had to be made and many lovely dogs went cardless. Foremost, I see the Border Terrier as ‘essentially a working terrier’ and was therefore looking for construction that would render this possible. A few exhibits were too big, too wide or too deep in brisket which might prevent them from going to ground, or even cause them to get stuck. A few had very thin skin – skin must be thick. Most bites were good, just a few with teeth out of line or missing. Coats come and go, so were understandably at different stages. However, on a working terrier a good hard coat does complete the picture. Good movement and a strong, even, economical gait comes from soundness of construction and the muscle tone of a well exercised dog. Therefore I looked for good layback of shoulder and the correct length and angle of upper arm to give a good reach in front, a strong loin, good bend of stifle and well angulated, well muscled hindquarters to give matching drive from the rear.
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Pipruda Pink Gin
Placing Critique
Another grizzle and tan puppy of similar age who was also in good coat and narrow throughout. She carried her ribs well back, had a strong loin and good rear angulation. Her head is developing nicely, not quite the short muzzle of first and slightly more stop. She had a lovely level topline and moved well.
Special Challenge - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Pipruda Pink Gin
Welsh Kennel Club Championship Show
16th Aug 2024
Judge: Mr Stuart Plane
Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Pipruda Pink Gin
Novice - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Pipruda Pink Gin
Special Beginners - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Pipruda Pink Gin
South Wales Kennel Association
13th Oct 2024
Judge: Mrs Trudi Baird (Dowgri)
I was honoured to accept SWKA's invitation to judge at their championship dog show where I received a warm welcome,even on cold day!
A Big applause to my two fabulous stewards ( I’m so sorry I forgot to make a note of your names – you were so appreciated by myself and the exhibitors)
It was such a very cold day inside the halls ,though myself being on my feet continuously moving,I kept warm.Unsurprisingly some dogs were feeling the chill and shivering on the table which showed how cold it was.
I was honoured and humbled to have such a fabulous entry both numerically and in quality, especially the limit & Open dog classes where I can quite rightly use the old cliche “I wish I had more cards to give out “, it's unfortunate when you have to let some dogs go unplaced that had great appeal, but such was the quality today .
Before my journey back to Cornwall that day I managed to stay and watch the groups where both the BoB & BPIB gave fantastic accounts of themselves, the exciting puppy gaining PGrp 1, he went back for the final day to go all the way to BPIS.
We were sadly unfortunate to have a large Terrier breed crated close by who's owners seemed unaware of the their unattended dogs behaviour ,every time human or dog traffic went by it caused them to “ kick off “frequently .This isn't fair on dogs on the table being examined or dogs on the move, therefore I had to stop judging twice until attempts to quieten the offending dogs were made.
A few points of note were-
A small handful of youngsters lacked body condition, I could feel ribs with no covering teamed with thin pelts. I believe diet & exercise comes into play here so consider what & how much you’re feeding , plus good exercise regime
Mouths were disappointing ,some with very small teeth & more untidy bites than I've encountered in the past.
Movement was ok in the main though it let down some otherwise beautiful exhibits who looked a picture stood but sadly fell apart on the move, we had the odd flicking out front foot , plaiting fronts, crabbing , wide rears & some loosing their top lines.
Lastly a plea – it would help immensely if exhibitors didn’t use excess bait on the table while a judge is trying hard to get a good clear look at bites ,it meant a fight to get a proper view of the mouth while a dog is having bait pushed in or the dog is busily chewing . Holding off baiting until the judge has got past the head would be most helpful.
Junior - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Pipruda Pink Gin
Good Citizen - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Pipruda Pink Gin
Placing Critique
Grizzle and tan of a lovely size who had a correctly proportioned outline
Attractive head that is still in the development stage ,super bite with large teeth.
Very good reach of neck into well placed shoulders .
Ribs are narrow and carried well back making her easy to span. She showed and moved beautifully.In excellent condition for pelt & muscle tone
She's developing nicely ,a good honest type of bitch.
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Open Show
16th Nov 2024
Judge: Sarah Pateman (Lessien)
Junior - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Pipruda Pink Gin
Novice - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Pipruda Pink Gin
Ladies Kennel Association
12th Dec 2024
Judge: Miss Sally Leslie (Risdene)
Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Pipruda Pink Gin
Good Citizen - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Pipruda Pink Gin
Special Beginners - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Pipruda Pink Gin
