Show Placings
Darlington Championship Show
13th Sep 2025
Judge: Mrs. Carolyn Richardson (Staynorwood)
I would like to thank Darlington Championship Show Committee for inviting me to judge my first appointment to give CC's. Thank you to my very capable Stewards, Katrina and Margaret, for keeping everything moving and running to time.
Generally the condition of the dogs today was very good with many missing out on the top spot due to the strength of quality present. In the Bitch classes, I had some difficult decisions to make as several classes had many quality exhibits with lots of promise, splitting hairs at times in more than one class. I was very pleased with my principle winners on the day.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Hollywood Fame
Placing Critique
Very smart blue and tan bitch puppy. Balanced and not overdone in any way. Feminine head with neat ears set on well. Good reach of neck into well placed shoulders. Straight front. Good flat rib. Easily spanned. Narrow throughout. Strong loin. Well angulated rear allowing true movement from behind. Easily spanned. Correct harsh jacket and loose pelt.
Salisbury & South Wilts CS Open Show
21st Sep 2025
Judge: Sarah Pateman (Lessien)
I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the committee for inviting me to judge the Border Terriers at their show. Although the journey the preceding day was lengthy, it proved to be truly worthwhile. I was privileged to assess an outstanding entry of high-quality dogs and bitches, and I am grateful to all the exhibitors for affording me this opportunity. While the size of the ring presented some logistical challenges, the Border Terrier community adapted admirably and ensured the event ran smoothly. The committee demonstrated excellent attentiveness throughout, as did the two stewards who supported me during the show. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at this event.
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Hollywood Fame
Placing Critique
(Blue and Tan Bitch)
Impressed with her feminine head, complemented by neatly set ears and a correct mouth. Her keen expression was particularly notable. She possesses the correct length of neck, which flows seamlessly into well-placed shoulders. Her ribs are flat, and she maintains a narrow profile throughout, making her easily spanned. The well-angulated rear enables her to move efficiently. Additionally, she features a great harsh coat and a loose pelt.
Okehampton & DCS Open Show
27th Sep 2025
Judge: Sarah Richardson (Talyot)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Tarkaswell Hollywood Fame
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG2, Tarkaswell Hollywood Fame
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Hollywood Fame
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Championship Show
28th Sep 2025
Judge: Miss Tracey Peacock (Ragatam)
My sincere thanks to the exhibitors for allowing me the privilege to go over your dogs
Thank you all for the wonderful entry in terms of numbers & the depth & quality I had to judge, however I did have concerns about the size & movement of some of the exhibits & found a couple of mouths that were not quite correct
A huge thank you to my two stewards Bridget Singh & Anita Taylor for their help on the day
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Hollywood Fame
Placing Critique
6.5 month old B/T with a feminine head, dark eye & strong jaw. Good length of neck running into her level topline with ribs carried well back. Dense coat with a thick pelt. Moved well on a long stride
Class Critique
This was a lovely class of puppies to judge with some promising puppies who were unplaced
Novice - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Hollywood Fame
Placing Critique
1st MPB
Plymouth & DCS Premier Open Show
4th Oct 2025
Judge: Eve Somers
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Hollywood Fame
Placing Critique
6-month-old female, very little to separate from the winner. I just felt she dropped her tail slightly when stacked.
South Wales Kennel Association
9th Oct 2025
Judge: Mrs Trak Fryer (Irton)
Thanks to the exhibitors for giving me such a good entry, mid-week and in the depths of Wales! A lot of absentees in the dogs but some outstanding bitch classes which were a fascinating puzzle to sort out. There were some very nice dogs of good type but overall I think we are in danger of losing some of the essence of the breed. They are essentially working terriers which to me implies a certain outlook on the world. I try not to penalise exhibits for over fussy handling but I prefer to see a dog that can stand and show on its’ own, that is presented in fit condition and a reasonably tidy coat, and that covers the ground without fuss and flap. We were given an excellent ring, movement in general was better than I had expected. Heads were in general OK but many lacking strength over the jaw. I found virtually all dogs spannable though some were a bit heavy over the rib, pelts were also generally good.
The standard talks about eyes, ears, feet & tails, these are all important for different reasons but are often ignored. Very good feet were a rarity as were good tails, many being rather long and some a bit too gay. Having moaned about all these bits I would say that there were some excellent exhibits that were a joy to go over and which bode well for the future of the breed.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Hollywood Fame
Placing Critique
A rangier type, B&T good head, good neck & shoulder, ribs ok with good quarters, good tail & set, moving well over her ground.
Class Critique
A good class of babies who will doubtless change places as they mature.
Portsmouth & Southsea KA Open Show
12th Oct 2025
Judge: Mrs A Kenny-Marriott (Millingford)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG1, Tarkaswell Hollywood Fame
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG4, Tarkaswell Hollywood Fame
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Hollywood Fame
Placing Critique
Very promising, quality 7 month old B/T bitch Well balanced with racy outline. Feminine neat otter head with correct bite. Spannable and well angulated which gave her a super outline. In lovely coat and condition. She mirrored her construction on the move and did not put a foot wrong. Well schooled to keep her always looking sharp. Should have a bright future. BOB BPIB TG4 & PG1.
The Terrier Club of Devon and Cornwall Open Show
19th Oct 2025
Judge: Sarah Pateman (Lessien)
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Hollywood Fame
Midland Counties Canine Society
25th Oct 2025
Judge: Felicity Freer (Felfree)
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Hollywood Fame
Torquay & DCS Open Show
1st Nov 2025
Judge: Gillian Knight (Talanors)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG2, Tarkaswell Hollywood Fame
Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Hollywood Fame
Placing Critique
Lovely head on this young puppy, good reach of neck flowing into good angulation front and rear. Moved really well and straight both ways. BP. & PG2
Minehead & District Canine Society Open Show
2nd Nov 2025
Judge: Rachel Larner (Hawcoat)
I want to thank the committee for inviting me to judge today. It was a real pleasure and I had some lovely dogs to go over. Thank you to all the exhibitors who attended today. Many thanks to my very efficient stewards, who kept the ring running very smoothly.
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Hollywood Fame
Placing Critique
7mth blue and tan bitch, another in super condition and coat. I liked her length of body and good level topline, which she held on the move. Feminine head, with dark eye and good teeth, loved her expression. Didn’t move quite as well as 1 today.
Weston Super Mare CS Open Show
9th Nov 2025
Judge: Mrs Lois Wilson (Sibra)
Special Yearling /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Tarkaswell Hollywood Fame
Camberley and District Canine Society Open Show
16th Nov 2025
Judge: Caitlin Penny Forbes (Karensbrae)
Puppy /
Third Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Hollywood Fame
Bristol & District Dog Club Open Show
23rd Nov 2025
Judge: Mr Steve Owen
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG1, Tarkaswell Hollywood Fame
Special Yearling /
Second Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Hollywood Fame
Placing Critique
This young lady had plenty of confidence at just 8 months and is quite the charmer, very well constructed with correct head and really excellent jacket, liked her a lot, BP & PG1.
West Midlands Terrier Society Premier Open Show
29th Nov 2025
Judge: Pam Cox (Cushatlaw)
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Hollywood Fame
Placing Critique
Well made blue and tan 8 and half month old puppy of good proportions. Very feminine pleasing head with good, well placed dark eye and well set small ears giving that typical keen expression. Well balanced with moderate angles front and rear, standing four square on neat well padded feet. Good depth to ribs which were carried well back . Easily spannable, good length to tail which was carried well on the move. Excellent harsh coat and thick pelt. A real showman! BPB
Class Critique
Lovely class of promising puppies.
Limit - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Hollywood Fame
Guildford & District Canine Society Open Show
30th Nov 2025
Judge: Rhianne Mitchell
I want to thank the society for inviting me to judge Border Terriers for the first time. I was absolutely thrilled with my entry, and I had some lovely exhibits to go over and thoroughly enjoyed it. I was pleased to see all had good bites, all had good temperaments and most were in good coat. A few, particularly the males, were verging on too big for me. Also, I feel I should urge exhibitors not to run with their dogs, it makes the movement harder to assess and can cause the dogs not to stride out properly. Thank you all for entering under me and thank you to my brilliant stewards Helen and Kev for keeping the ring running efficiently and smoothly.
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG1, Tarkaswell Hollywood Fame
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Hollywood Fame
Placing Critique
Best Puppy What a beautiful blue and tan B, at just 8 months old she is an ideal size and holds a beautiful outline. A lovely head with dark eyes and a beautiful expression, stood on straight legs with compact and sturdy feet. Her hind legs are racy and beautifully angulated, with a lovely tail set, and she was presented in good, muscly condition with a crisp coat. Her movement is parallel with rear drive. A very flashy young lady, which ultimately pushed her to the top spot. Pleased to award her BPIB, and later she was awarded Terrier Puppy Group 1, congratulations!
Class Critique
What a class! Some beautiful exhibits present, and the first 3 could easily swap places on another day
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Hollywood Fame
Placing Critique
see 1st place Puppy
Exonian CA Premier Open Show
6th Dec 2025
Judge: Helen Sutton (Benzali)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG2, Tarkaswell Hollywood Fame
Special Yearling /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Hollywood Fame
Placing Critique
lovely little bitch, has breath of skull, short strong muzzle, dark eye with intelligent outlook, small ears close to cheeks, nice reach of neck, to a straight front body long, with depth and narrow, slight spring of rib that are carried well back, coat of a good hatch texture, strong over loin, has muscled thighs moves with an efficient clean stride B.P.
Ladies Kennel Association
14th Dec 2025
Judge: Mr Colin Girling (Benattivo)
Thank you to my stewards who helped me with their friendly efficiency that made it easy for me to concentrate on the Border Terrier judging. A bit of pressure to get out of the ring but I hope this did not spoil anything for my top winners or the other exhibitors who seemed to appreciate my choices out of a wonderful group of dogs. A couple of close bites and the odd bump in tails, some under/over weight exhibits which was a shame as some may well have moved further up the line. As expected a great deal of variation in coats but the vast majority were presented as well as they could be in their growth cycle. Thanks to everyone who entered and showed such good sportsmanship in accepting my decisions and supporting others. I was delighted with my class winner lines ups for both dogs and bitches, some hotly contested classes and tough choices for me throughout the day.
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Hollywood Fame
Placing Critique
9 month old blue and tan shown in top notch coat with great pelt, lovely feminine expression. Her neck, front shoulder placement and topline made her my best puppy bitch and she pushed hard for top puppy, just becoming slightly unsettled on the move in the challenge.
Worcester and Malvern CS Open Show
30th Dec 2025
Judge: Isidoro Martinez (Bullbrothers)
My sincere thanks to the Worcester & Malvern Canine Society committee for inviting me to judge Border Terrier. My thanks also go to my super-efficient stewards on the day. Thanks to all of exhibitors who bring the dogs under me, and for your sporting acceptance of my decisions.
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Tarkaswell Hollywood Fame
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG4, Tarkaswell Hollywood Fame
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Hollywood Fame
Placing Critique
Beautiful blue & tan bitch 9 months old with nice head and expression,good set ears,correct bite,dark eyes.Lovely length of neck flowing into nicely laid back shoulders. Good front & rear angulation & bend of stifl.Well set on tail. good pelt & harsh coat. Neat feet on thick pads. Moved very well with drive.(R.B.O.B& & B.P.B 4TH IN PUPPY TERRIER GROUP))
Taunton & DCS Open Show
4th Jan 2026
Judge: Karen Thomas (Biggleswick)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Tarkaswell Hollywood Fame
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG3, Tarkaswell Hollywood Fame
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Hollywood Fame
Placing Critique
9 mth bitch maturing nicely, otter-like head, correct bite, dark eye, good ear carriage, straight front, fairly long in body, was able to span, movement was sound, correct tail carriage, neat small feet, harsh coat, moved and handled well, very pleased to award her BOB & BP & PG3.
Manchester Championship Show
15th Jan 2026
Judge: Dr Ian Gabriel (Gaybryl)
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Hollywood Fame
Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
1st Feb 2026
Judge: Lauren Goddard (Awbrooksky)
Reserve Best Puppy
Name at show: Tarkaswell Hollywood Fame
Post Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Hollywood Fame
Terrier Club of Devon and Cornwall Open Show
15th Feb 2026
Judge: Lauren Goddard (Awbrooksky)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Tarkaswell Hollywood Fame
Best Puppy
Name at show: BPIS, Tarkaswell Hollywood Fame
Limit /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Hollywood Fame
