Show Placings
Manchester Championship Show
19th Jan 2025
Judge: Mr Paul Wilkinson
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Raedwulf Lionheart
Placing Critique
Blue/Tan just 6 months nice for size, super eye, excellent mouth, narrow through the front good top line & tail set, good coat condition, moved well fore and aft.
Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Raedwulf Lionheart
Placing Critique
see MPD
Scottish Border Terrier Club Members Limited Show
26th Jan 2025
Judge: Mrs Katrina Golding (Beaconpike)
A big thank you to the Scottish BTC for the invitation to judge their members limited show. This was my first breed club show which I very much looked forward to after being asked previously, but I didn’t quite feel ready at the time. I needn’t have worried as I was made to feel very welcome by the friendly committee and exhibitors, there was a lovely atmosphere in and around the ring. A special mention to my steward Anne Gregory for ensuring everything was in order and keeping the ring running smoothly. Considering the time of year with Crufts approaching I was delighted to find correct double coats with good depth. I forgave dirty teeth in preference for correct bites, sadly I found a number that were disappointing along with small teeth. Movement was on the whole ok though I found some dogs coming towards me had loose fronts though they looked good in profile.
Best Puppy - Dog
Name at show: Raedwulf Lionheart
Reserve Best Dog
Name at show: Raedwulf Lionheart
Best Puppy
Name at show: Raedwulf Lionheart
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Raedwulf Lionheart
Placing Critique
Blue and tan just 6months old, still very much a baby but showing lots of promise already. Nice head which is developing, correct bite, narrow throughout, straight front, he was standing on small neat feet with thick pads, he was shown in the best of coats, very balanced puppy for his age, good bend of stifle which he used to his advantage on the move, moved out soundly for one so young, pleased to award him Reserve Best Dog and Best Puppy in Show, I wish him luck in the future.
Maiden - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Raedwulf Lionheart
Placing Critique
see 1st in puppy
Crufts
6th Mar 2025
Judge: Mr David Hunt (Ottaswell)
It was a tremendous honour and a great privilege some 3 years ago to be asked by the Kennel Club to judge at Crufts in 2025. Having attended and enjoyed this show over many years it felt strange to be finally standing centre stage.
My grateful thanks to the exhibitors and handlers from both home and overseas for giving me a fantastic entry of 249 dogs making 279 entries. I wish to sincerely thank my 2 stewards Ken Francis and Bill Ashworth for organising the ring and me so efficiently and thus avoiding any delays between classes in what was a long and tiring day starting at 08.00. Thanks also to Joyce Martin for the excellent photographs.
I was looking for an exhibit that best fitted the standard and most importantly that they were spannable. With kennel cough widespread throughout the country I requested handlers show me the exhibits teeth to avoid possible further spread. On the day I tried to ensure that each dog was given equal time on the table and moving around the ring.
The general condition of most exhibits was fine with coats as usual at all stages and some appearing to have been stripped the day before. Movement was generally good at the rear but less so in front where several were loose and moving in various directions usually caused by poor shoulder construction. Feet were disappointing in some exhibits being spread and well down on their pasterns with thin pads. I found 2 kinked tails and in the mouths 2 undershot plus several with missing and misaligned teeth. All males were entire. Temperaments were good throughout the day.
I was pleased with my final lineups and delighted to see my Best of Breed make the shortlist and be awarded Group 4
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Raedwulf Lionheart
Placing Critique
An appealing 7 month b&t youngster who already carries lots of ticking. Correct size for his age, good head shape with little stop and wide muzzle. Narrowest of fronts with good depth of rib and a well carried short tail. Well schooled and moved out nicely both ways.
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
29th Mar 2025
Judge: Janice Johnson (Ratcheugh)
My thanks to the Border Terrier Club for this appointment it was indeed an honour and privilege to judge this prestigious show in Border Country. To my stewards Judy and Pam for their efficiency and all the exhibitors who entered, thank you for giving me this opportunity to go over your dogs and accepting my judgement on the day.
I had the most enjoyable day going over some excellent examples of our breed. My feelings are we have a good future in some of our younger exhibits but, watch out for size and movement. For all exhibitors, we must remember the border terrier is a working breed and should be able to follow hounds, sound movement is essential. I love a good coat and thick pelt and today I had both in abundance, all mouths were correct and all, but a couple were spannable.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Raedwulf Lionheart
Placing Critique
another smart b/t youngster shown in correct coat, easily spanned and nice body lines. Keen eye and expression, as always shown and handled very well.
National Terrier Club
5th Apr 2025
Judge: Mr David Mitchell (Paleside)
Thank you to the National Terrier for the invite to judge, and to the exhibitors for an amazing entry,
I really enjoyed the day, and the chance to go over some lovely dogs.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Raedwulf Lionheart
Placing Critique
Stronger in head than 1st, shorter in leg and body, good blue coat, a bit wayward on the move
Novice - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Raedwulf Lionheart
Sunderland and DCS Open Show
20th Apr 2025
Judge: Mr Kevin Yeates (Bluebabel)
Puppy /
Third Place
Name at show: Raedwulf Lionheart
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Raedwulf Lionheart
Placing Critique
9 months old blue n tan dog, nice otter head with good proportions and dentition, good coat and tailset. Movement not there today
West of England Ladies Kennel Society
25th Apr 2025
Judge: Mrs J Guvercin (Glebeheath)
Thank you to everyone who entered on a Friday and gave me the biggest entry of the two groups on the day and the forth highest in the whole show! Pat and Paul my stewards were great and helped me to get through the dogs in an efficient way.
We were lucky enough to be outside on a perfect dog showing day weather wise.
Some super quality classes with hair splitting decisions and even lovely dogs unplaced. Whilst essentially a working terrier was a priority, I wanted my males, to look like males and my bitches easily recognisable as females, it sounds obvious but with some they could’ve passed for either.
Some really lovely dogs looked super stood, but failed on the move, not just coming and going, but more importantly to me, the side gait.
I think we need to be careful of mouths, I was surprised to find several with teeth out of line. Level bites, although allowed and not penalised on the day, some were in very young dogs and it makes me wonder if they will last.
Having said all that, I enjoyed my day and the dogs, who also seemed to enjoy being outside.
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Raedwulf Lionheart
Placing Critique
blue/tan of lovely size with a good head and strong muzzle. Narrow throughout with good front and balanced body, moved well.
Novice - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Raedwulf Lionheart
Birmingham National Dog Show
8th May 2025
Judge: Miss Katie Hamilton (Cromlechs)
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Raedwulf Lionheart
Novice - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Raedwulf Lionheart
Scottish Kennel Club 205th Championship Show
17th May 2025
Judge: Mr Ian Hopper (Esyntona)
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Raedwulf Lionheart
Scottish Kennel Club 206th Championship Show
17th May 2025
Judge: Mr J Gilpin (Otterbobs)
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Raedwulf Lionheart
Carlisle & DCS Open Show
31st May 2025
Judge: Marion Sargent (Tegwani)
Puppy /
Third Place
Name at show: Raedwulf Lionheart
Scottish Border Terrier Club Open Show
1st Jun 2025
Judge: Mrs Sue Spafford (Dassett)
Best Puppy - Dog
Name at show: Raedwulf Lionheart
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Raedwulf Lionheart
