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)
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Hollywood Fame
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
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
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
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
West Midlands Terrier Society Premier Open Show
29th Nov 2025
Judge: Pam Cox (Cushatlaw)
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Hollywood Fame
Limit - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Hollywood Fame
