Show Placings
Three Counties
8th Jun 2011
Judge: Mr Ron Wheatley
Thanks for the large and interesting entry. Although quality was variable there were many good entries to examine. Most were of a good size and generally coats were good, feet very variable, particularly hind ones. Although many moved out with drive, movement in many others was a concern. Many would benefit from more exercise and muscle development. There was only 1 kinked tail and mouths were mainly good. Finally, please realise that if you bait your exhibit on the table the judge can't see it!
Best Puppy - Dog
Name at show: Dandyhow Dr Walter
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG4, Dandyhow Dr Walter
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Dandyhow Dr Walter
Placing Critique
good masculine head with strong teeth and jaw, body correct size and well proportioned, with good bone, nice rib and good angulation, moved easily with good drive, nice tight small feet, good hard coat and pelt. BP, PG4
Southern BTC Championship Show
11th Jun 2011
Judge: Mr Rainer Vuorinen (Finland)
It was a great honour and privilege to judge your wonderful breed. Thanks to all, the committee, my stewards and everybody who made my day so wonderful. Thanks to all the exhibitors for their excellent sporting attitude. The hospitality was outstanding and many thanks for the beautiful present. I have been thinking of the overall standard and I have to say your dogs represent a very high quality.
Best Puppy
Name at show: Dandyhow Dr Walter
Best Puppy - Dog
Name at show: Dandyhow Dr Walter
RDCC
Name at show: Dandyhow Dr Walter
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Dandyhow Dr Walter
Placing Critique
This very high quality puppy impressed me very much. He is very well balanced, lovely head and keen expression. Delightful topline, correct tail, very sound. Excellent Movement,
Blackpool Championship Show
24th Jun 2011
Judge: Mrs Charlotte Archibald
My sincere thanks to Blackpool & District Canine Society, for inviting me to judge at this level, for the first time. Even the weather was kind to us!!
A special thank you, to the exhibitors for your support, giving me the highest terrier entry, and the sheer joy of going over every exhibit, thank one and all.
It was a fabulous entry, numerically and depth of quality.
On the downside I found one cryptorchidic, one suspect tail, and a lot of dirty teeth, although mouths were generally good.
Coats were at various stages and in some cases they were the deciding factor, movement not too bad, the odd one “pinning in”.
There were some attractive exhibits of both genders, that went ‘cardless’ today, for me, there was just too much of them.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Dandyhow Dr Walter
Class Critique
Nice to see puppies with a bit of substance.
Windsor Championship Dog Show
30th Jun 2011
Judge: Mr Bill Browne-Cole
Since I last judged the breed I do feel movement is a concern. A lot of back ends need to strengthen and capabilities to follow a horse were not always there today. I was however extremely pleased with my main winners who were from the ‘top drawer’ and so very typical of the breed.
RDCC
Name at show: Dandyhow Dr Walter
Best Puppy
Name at show: Dandyhow Dr Walter
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Dandyhow Dr Walter
Placing Critique
A very promising youngster. Broad skull and strong muzzle, dark eye. Gave a superb outline both standing and on the move. Enough jacket and pelt. Easily spanned and good size. Will watch this young man with interest, pleased to award RCC & BP.
Paignton
1st Aug 2011
Judge: Mr Tom Johnston
Best Puppy
Name at show: Dandyhow Dr Walter
RDCC
Name at show: Dandyhow Dr Walter
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: CH Dandyhow Dr Walter
Placing Critique
Promising puppy of overall good construction and balance, good head, pleasing on forehand and feet, bodying up well, good strength of loin, nice rear, well set and carried tail, pleasing coat texture, gave easily and sound action. RCC and Best Puppy.
Midland Border Terrier Club Championship Show
7th Aug 2011
Judge: Mr D Maggs & Mr G. Pickering
Referee’s Report
I was asked to decide BIS between Bitch CC winner Guvercin’s Achnagairn Code Name Glebeheath JW ShCM, and Dog CC winner Bate’s Sweeping Foxtrot for Kgills (IMP SWE).
Two very typical quality borders with so much to like about them. Both had true otter-like heads, with decent strength of muzzle and good teeth. Both were eye-catching in overall outline, were well ribbed back, and had reasonably thick pelts with the correct double coat, although the bitch was carrying a slightly harsher topcoat today. Conversely, the dog scored in strength of loin. Whilst both had very good front and rear angulation which showed in their free movement, I thought the bitch edged it in terms of her superb overall bodylines and balance.
Terence Tuck – Referee
Dogs
I would like to thank the Midland Border Terrier Club for inviting me to be the replacement judge on this occasion; it gave me the opportunity to go over some very fine dogs. All the exhibits were without exception fit and healthy, and I felt there was certainly a depth of quality running right through all the classes.
Mr David Maggs, Dog Judge.
Bitches
I was very honoured to be asked to judge the Midland Border Terrier Club Championship Show, I have been looking forward to it for quite some time and I have to say the day didn’t disappoint. As usual the weather was good, the breeze keeping the temperature appropriate for the dogs and luckily the heavy rain stayed away until after judging had finished. I would like to thank the Committee for their hospitality, and also my two excellent stewards, Chris Wallace and Ray Henry for helping me to complete the task of judging the 112 bitches giving me an excellent entry of 128. The quality of the bitches was excellent, I was able to span all the exhibits and mouths were generally good. Rear movement seems to be improving and I was very impressed with the standard and presentation of the bitches on the day. This high standard of exhibits meant that some very nice bitches went away cardless on this occasion, particularly in the Junior, Post Graduate and Limit classes. I was very pleased with my line up. I believe it reflected what I aspire for the breed a good honest border in hard condition that meets the breed standard which is capable of doing what it was originally bred for? whether it works or not.
Mr Graham Pickering, Bitch Judge.
Best Puppy
Name at show: Dandyhow Dr Walter
Best Puppy - Dog
Name at show: Dandyhow Dr Walter
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Dandyhow Dr Walter
Placing Critique
10 month old grizzle and tan, lovely head, keen expression, teeth already impressive, good length of neck running into a fairly long narrow body, well bent stifle, correct tail set, quality coat and thick pelt, excellent movement, seemed as if he had been doing this for years, a real showman. BPIS
Bournemouth Championship Show
14th Aug 2011
Judge: Mrs Zena Thorn-Andrews
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Dandyhow Dr Walter
Placing Critique
Very smart, well filled in foreface, plenty of strength in jaws, good varmity expressive eyes, ears set ok, fair shoulder, maybe set a wee bit wide at the withers, but that does not affect his length of stride in front, excellent body, not overlong, good quarters, fairly well muscled and a moderate bend of stifle, in good coat and condition, moved with style and some drive in rear.
Welsh Kennel Club
20th Aug 2011
Judge: Mr Simon Jackson
I was honoured to be asked to judge this show, as I have enjoyed exhibiting at this well run, friendly society over many years. While the indoor rings are large, well lit and have lots of space around them for exhibitors and spectators, given the nice weather, it was disappointing not to be able to use the normal show arena, but this was not possible due to a request from The Royal Welsh Showground management.
I was pleased for find only one “bad” mouth, but I was disturbed to find a small number of mouths which, while exhibiting a "correct scissor bite", the placement of the upper teeth was awry in such a manner, that it caused the exhibits to appear to have an over bite. A few others had strange face furnishings resulting in a “Griffon Bruxellois” like expression which is incorrect and spoils the looks of a Border Terrier.
I would also like to thank my stewards, Vicky and Tina Pierson for their smooth handling of the ring. I would also like to thank all exhibitors, some of whom travelled many miles which is very expensive in these economic times.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Dandyhow Dr Walter
Best Puppy
Name at show: Dandyhow Dr Walter
DCC
Name at show: Dandyhow Dr Walter
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Dandyhow Dr Walter
Placing Critique
11 month old grizzle who is quite simply spot on in all departments. Good otter head with intelligent expression. He has a good reach of neck flowing into correctly angulated shoulders, well carried ribs and strong loin which, with powerful quarters means he moves with ease. Close hard coat on a loose pelt. He shows maturity beyond his tender age. I was delighted to award him his first CC, Best of Breed and Best Puppy.
Scottish Kennel Club
28th Aug 2011
Judge: Mrs Marion Reeves
Though pleased with my winners, depth of quality within the entry was mostly lacking. It is fair to say that Border Terriers still come in every size and shape imaginable. Though I am aware that it is a matter that sharply divides opinion within the breed, I for one would prefer the breed standard to be more specific in detail of what is desirable. Maybe, perhaps that might head to a more uniform type in the show ring.
Best Puppy
Name at show: Dandyhow Dr Walter
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Dandyhow Dr Walter
Placing Critique
g/t. Balanced and sound with good angulation, level topline, tail well set and carried. Shown in excellent coat. Has ring presence and moves well all round. BP.
Midland Counties
30th Oct 2011
Judge: Mr Alan Small (Timoray)
Thanks for a lovely entry. I thougherly enjoyed my day. Special thanks for the invite and to my two lady stewards who kept things moving along nicely. I was particularly impressed with the young stock which augurs well for the breed. Coats were at all stages, from coming in to on the turn.
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Dandyhow Dr Walter
Placing Critique
grizzle with lovely head, nice dark eye, well set ears, good bite, straight front with neat feet, good shoulders, ribs back & spanable with good quarters, good coat, went well.
Scottish BTC Championship Show
12th Nov 2011
Judge: Mrs K Wilkinson
Thank you to the Members for inviting me to judge what has been for me and many others, one of the favourite shows on the calendar every year. Having won the Bitch CC and Best in Show here at the very first ScBTC Ch show in 1985 with Otterkin Blue Bouquet JW, perhaps I am slightly biased by good memories, but I think most people who attend consider it one of the most popular shows of the year, as there is always a warm welcome guaranteed from the Officers and Committee of the Scottish Border Terrier Club to exhibitors and spectators alike and a good atmosphere at all of their shows.
Many thanks to Marjorie Wanless who officiated as an uncomplaining and efficient steward all on her lonesome all day; what a star! Thanks too for the lovely gift from the Club.
It is good when decisions are accepted with grace, be it win or lose and I thank the exhibitors for that. It is not easy being a judge, knowing you disappoint some but please others, but one has to just judge the dogs and go with your instincts, please yourself, select those you like the best and hope others appreciate that you did your best, to your ability, without fear or favour.
Overall, the quality was high, with a lot to like. There were only a couple who felt too thin, so I will not dwell on this too much this time, except to say that a working dog needs some substance, some strength and endurance and this is NOT achieved when you starve a big dog to try to make it look smaller, as any judge fooled by that is not to be applauded. Going over a dog on the table, I hate to feel all the backbone and see the ribs sticking out. It is cruel and unkind to keep your dog too thin. Borders like their food. Not as many thin ones here as were at Crufts in 2007, just a couple. This is just something for people to watch please.
Teeth were not a big problem – only one slightly undershot and a couple with one tooth out of line. I will not penalise a dog/bitch for one tooth out of line and refuse to put that in the individual dog/bitches critique – that is for me to know (I am sure the exhibitors already know) and for other judges to find (or not) and do as they will. For me, there is so much more that is important than one tooth out of alignment. If such a dog/bitch with one tooth out of line still had a scissor bite and all other good attributes, then it was placed accordingly. I have seen critiques which say “Only one if” – I will not lumber any dog/bitch with that and have everyone wanting to know what it was.
I was surprised to find a couple with kinks in their tails, as exhibitors can feel this easily themselves. This has been touched upon in the 2007 BTC Year Book and judges (including me) have their own views on this, although there is nothing in the UK breed standard about it.
A couple had peculiar coats, with what seemed like some substance in them, which did not make them feel harsh, more sticky and stuck together and although that meant I could not see the skin, it was not because they had good coats and it gave me grubby hands after going over them. Substance in a terrier’s coat fools no-one – please do not do it! On the down side, there were a few more which left my hands dirty after examination. Although they are a working dog, please present them to the judge in clean condition. I didn’t turn up grubby and neither should they!
Overall though, I thought the breed to be in a good place and I was very pleased with all my top winners (well, I would say that, wouldn’t I)?
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Dandyhow Dr Walter
Placing Critique
Liked the overall balance of this dog. He stands over the ground well, with everything in the right place. Excellent otter head with ears dropping forward and held close to the cheek. Lovely length of neck, good shoulders leading into a good topline. At times moving a trifle close behind, which cost him higher honours, although he was close up to the CC and Reserve CC winners.
Ladies Kennel Association
10th Dec 2011
Judge: Mrs Sarah Dandy
I was delighted with both my dog and bitch line ups, from a numerically strong entry of 181 dogs all were worthy winners, from very well contended classes, with several really promising youngsters. Temperaments were uniformly sound which is of great importance in any breed
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Dandyhow Dr Walter
Placing Critique
Smart grizzle youngster presented in super coat and condition, good for type. Appealing masculine head of good proportions and expression with good neck into a clean wither and excellent topline, held well on the move and a good underline. Sound well angulated forehand with a good layback of shoulder, balanced with well-constructed muscular hindquarters with second thigh, standing on good legs and feet with nice bone. Liked his moderate size and in fit order. Moved out well in profile.
Boston Championship Show
8th Jan 2012
Judge: Mrs Wendy Mooney (Chesterton)
I appreciate that at this time of year with both dark mornings and early sunsets travelling and showing your Borders might not seem like the most enjoyable way to spend your weekend. So a sincere thank you to all those exhibitors who attended my first Championship Show appointment. We were the only terrier breed to have CC’s on offer and I had a lovely entry of 122 dogs. The venue and ring allocated were both excellent. No draughts or noisy blow-heaters. It was actually very civilised. Thank you to my steward who was efficient and supportive throughout. It made my task so much easier.
I was surprised to find that many exhibits, whilst prima facie, moved soundly, lacked the drive that is so important if they are to do a real day’s work. I was also a little disappointed that many Borders had tight pelts, which sometimes were thick but lacked that looseness that could get them, quite literally, out of a tight hole!
I was delighted with my overall winners and, I thank all those who graciously accepted my decisions.
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Dandyhow Dr Walter
Placing Critique
Grizzle and tan dog of 15 months, nice size, excellent coat and well presented. I liked his overall balance and type. Pleasing head and good length of neck. Correct topline and tail length and set. Preferred front movement to rear.
Crufts
11th Mar 2012
Judge: Mr Stewart McPherson (Brumberhill)
It was a great honour to be invited to judge at Crufts, possibly the pinnacle of anyone’s judging career. My thanks must go to the exhibitors for the entry of 264 dogs, making 304 entries, by far the largest entry for a single judge in the Group, which made for a very long day. Thanks also, must, go to my Stewards, Kim Lathaen and Eddie Bishop, for their efficient services, which ensured we finished just in time for my BOB to make the Terrier Group.
I last judged the Breed at LKA, just over three years ago. This was always going to be an interesting entry, after my preamble then, which was a bit “fire and brimstoneâ€, where I stated my deep concerns about the, in my opinion, untypical heads that were creeping into the Breed, gradually being accepted, as being correct, particularly the excessively broad skulls and high set ears. Therefore, knowing my preference for the otter like, MODERATELY broad skull, asked for in the Standard, I have to say, not without a little amusement, the “lollipop on a stick†type “Teddy Bear†heads with deep stops were almost conspicuous by their absence today!
While upper arm length was a major problem last time, in the younger classes, I found far fewer today that were totally unable to stand with their front legs underneath them, perpendicular to the floor, which, hopefully, was a good sign that Breeders are recognising and attempting to remedy the problem.
Movement, on the whole was pretty acceptable, behind especially. Front, maybe not quite as good, a small minority being rather less than accurate, flicking out, or toeing in. Most covered plenty of ground on the move.
The majority were spannable.
Most were in good, harsh coat, or evidence of texture coming through. I realise it’s the start of the show season, so those short of coat weren’t unduly penalised. My reasoning being, that, coats are transitory, whereas poor conformation will always be poor conformation, regardless of the wrapping.
I know they are a working Terrier, but, I have to say, considering the occasion, I was shocked at how dirty some of the dogs were. Some were thick with grease and would certainly have benefited from a bath, if only for their own comfort!
I was very pleased with both my line ups in the challenge for the CC’s, indeed, the first three in most classes. I felt that they all fitted my interpretation of the Standard and could, if required, do the job of a working Terrier.
Special Junior - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Dandyhow Dr Walter
Placing Critique
17 ½ month, grizzle and tan. Typical head and expression. Straight front, with good feet. Super topline and tailset. Superbly presented, in good coat. Very stylish, moving well behind. Shorter coupled, I just preferred the narrower front and body length of 1st and 2nd.
Class Critique
Not an easy class!
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
31st Mar 2012
Judge: Miss Betty Rumsam (Wildercot)
The Border Terrier CIub held a Championship Show where bitch BIS was Bramblebrae Violet at Shiftyfox, this bitch has it all & I was pleased to award her her third CC & BIS. She was in immaculate condition, feminine, handy size, wonderful coat & pelt, just right for bone, so well balanced, movement was a joy. I loved her; RBIS, Ethlancoral Pip of Ottaswell, I liked this dog for his size & balance, in super condition, not overdone in any way, good head, narrow in shoulder, ribs well back, strong loin & hindquarters, moved soundly; & BP, Nantcoch Ffion, very pretty feminine pup, good for size, outline & balance, good head & bite, small tight feet, good tail. Very promising.
A big thank you to the officers and committee for the lovely gift and to my two excellent stewards for the day, Jim Stewart and Ken McKenzie who made my task a pleasure. Thanks also to the exhibitors for the entry of 229 (200 dogs and 4 nfc) and for the sporting way they accepted my decisions. I was pleased with my final line up. Mouths and teeth were generally good, coats were mixed, some in heavy coat and others with only undercoat. It was good to find plenty of thick, loose pelts, so important in a Working Terrier. Poor movement was the downfall of many.
RDCC
Name at show: Dandyhow Dr Walter
Yearling - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Dandyhow Dr Walter
Placing Critique
Very good head, nice dark eyes. Ribs carried well back. Good topline and tail set. Excellent coat and pelt. RCC
National Terrier
7th Apr 2012
Judge: Miss Sally Leslie (Risdene)
Thank you for a super entry. At times I felt I had been let loose in a sweetie shop such was the quality of the exhibits before me. Indeed because I was spoilt I was hard on jaw and dentition faults and Borders that were more smart terrier than true Border in type. My experience over the years leads me to believe that such faults are heart-breakingly likely to continue to bite in the future if not stamped on. My main winners were true Borders. You read of “a-ha moments†and happily for me there were some rather nice ones here. Good times indeed.
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Dandyhow Dr Walter
Placing Critique
One I have not examined before. A very good specimen which lots to like, good type, pleasing head pattern and expression, lost out slightly in front to 1 but very good body lines with good loin and shapely rear assembly he used his excellent hock to foot well moving to cover the ground as he should, free and economical.
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
15th Apr 2012
Judge: Mrs Su Williams (Hollybridge)
Thank you very much to the Officers and Committee of the Club for inviting me to judge today. Special Thank you must go to my two very able Stewards Bev & Simon Jackson for the smooth running of the ring.
I was impressed by the over all quality of the exhibits today; it was definitely a case of more winners than awards!
I was pleased to see overall that mouths were very good. There were a couple of minor incisor alignment issues but nothing to penalize. Thankfully tails are improving, in recent years the long thin sickle curled over tail became too regular a sight, Today they were far outnumbered by more typically carried tails. On a slightly negative note -cleanliness, a number of dogs were quite pungent and just because they are ‘Essentially a working terrier’ they don’t have to smell like they just came from a dig! Muscle tone was lacking in some fit looking Borders bringing the worry some might be fed for condition instead of exercised for it! Coats that transient problem, many sadly had to be marked down today due to lack of coat. While some evidence of texture was there in many cases. I had to place dogs without coat according to how they appeared on the day!
RDCC
Name at show: Dandyhow Dr Walter
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Dandyhow Dr Walter
Placing Critique
Fit super racy & balanced dog of correct size. Very attractive head. Good coat and shown in fit condition ,nice tail & bend of stifle. All Border, Just needs to mature a little more yet but he will gain his title. I have no doubt. Res CC
Joint Border Terrier Clubs' Championship Show
6th May 2012
Judge: Mr W Shorthose (Cundytyke)
Many thanks to the Committee of the Border Terrier Club, who were the hosts of this year’s Joint Border Terrier Club show, for inviting me to judge such a prestigious event. My thanks go, particularly, to my stewards, who kept things running smoothly and enabled me to get through a big entry in an unrushed way.
Overall, I felt the quality was reasonably high, with a lot to like. There were only a few which I felt could have done with a few square meals as they were a bit on the thin side. Exhibitors should know how to balance food intake with exercise to produce dogs in the correct condition. Lack of muscle on more was a greater problem. While the standard states ‘capable of following a horse’ many would have been tired following one round a stable yard let alone across country. This is evident when dogs are moved but not giving an active breed sufficient exercise also has an effect on their mental wellbeing.
There were a number of untypical heads. I wonder if some people don’t understand the proportions of an otter’s skull as some muzzles were lacking in breadth giving a ‘foxy’look, while other heads were too rounded giving the impression of a teddy bear. Mouths were not a big problem with only a couple incorrect and coats were also, generally, good. Most exhibits had an undercoat though there were quite a number which had thin skins. A good, thick, loose pelt is essential for a working terrier. Very few could not be spanned, so most would have been capable of getting to ground. A ‘one size fits all’ attitude does not really apply to working terriers as there are a variety of jobs and situations to be encountered but they do have to be able to get there in the first place.
I was very pleased with my top winners and extend my thanks to all the exhibitors.
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Dandyhow Dr Walter
Placing Critique
He stands over quite a lot of ground and has everything in the right place. Really good otter head with correct ears dropping close to the cheek. Nice length of neck, good shoulders flowing into a good topline. Today I thought he moved a little closer behind than expected although he was closely considered for a higher reward.
Class Critique
A really good class which had insufficient places for those worthy of recognition
Bath Championship Show
25th May 2012
Judge: Mrs Diane Rayner (Stoneygin)
It was a real privilege to be asked to judge this show. I had a very good entry which pleased me and hope I did it justice. The dogs were generally in good fit condition, came across a few that were too thin, you can’t expect a young active dog to gain good muscle tone if you don’t feed them enough. They must feel miserable kept in that condition, constantly hungry. It was a very hot day, but we tried to keep them in the shade as long as possible but a few were showing signs of the heat. There were a few that looked rather scruffy with long nails and looked as if they had forgotten to take off their carpet slippers. But most were a pleasure to go over.
I was very pleased with my winners.
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Dandyhow Dr Walter
Placing Critique
Good otter head, level top line and tail set. Good bend of stifle. In full jacket which was harsh with a loose pelt. Moved and showed well.
Border Union Championship Show
17th Jun 2012
Judge: Mrs Kate Walton (Enterlaw)
After an absence from the Showring and judging for the past 18 months, due to illness I was interested to find almost a new generation in my entry. Not even the appalling June weather and the resultant sudden switch from outdoor to indoor rings could dampen my enthusiasm hut I do apologise to exhibitors for the lack of adequate space in the indoor wet-weather accommodation. Thank you all so much for your sporting patience and to my two excellent stewards for their assistance in moving us under cover so efficiently. After Open Dog. I just could not record legibly in my judging book! I much enjoyed looking over and handling this large entry with relatively few absentees. I was very impressed by the standard and quality of my main winners and in the way the dogs adapted to the change of rings. It was a pity that the benching for the congested indoor ring was so far away. I felt particularly sorry for all the bitch exhibits who were obliged to show in such a small muddy ring, especially those in the big classes which had to be split and the fact that other terrier breeds with smaller entries were given larger rings, Considering the conditions, all temperaments were excellent. Only one level mouth and two slightly out of alignment. All dogs were entire. Movement is still an overall problem. Some exhibits could be tidier!
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Dandyhow Dr Walter
Placing Critique
Superb representative of the Breed, shown to perfection. Totally fit for purpose, full of quality and another great example from this respected kennel.
Blackpool Championship Show
22nd Jun 2012
Judge: Mr Dan Ericsson (Sweden)
Movement was difficult to assess under these circumstances, but most dogs seemed to cope remarkably well despite knee high mud & a water logged ring – living proof of the hardiness of the breed!
Despite the appalling weather I enjoyed my day with the Borders very much & was impressed with the overall quality of the dogs & the keen sportsmanship of the exhibitors.
Open - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Dandyhow Dr Walter
East of England Championbship Show
6th Jul 2012
Judge: Mr Brian Baxter (Beenaben)
I thought the quality of the dogs has improved since the last time I judged. They were on a par with the bitches in depth
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Dandyhow Dr Walter
Placing Critique
Pleasing in head, nice width of skull, good bite, straight front, well laid shoulders, easily spanned, good set on, moved true, not an easy decision to leave him out of the top awards.
Bournemouth Championship Show
13th Aug 2012
Judge: Mr W Browne-Cole
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG1, Dandyhow Dr Walter
DCC
Name at show: Dandyhow Dr Walter
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Dandyhow Dr Walter
Placing Critique
stunning male who I have had the pleasure of judging before. He has really matured & has all the credentials to gain his title & go to the top. Superb head & eye, correct bite, in good muscletone. What impressed me the most was his reach & drive which many lacked. One to use. CC, BOB & G1
Welsh Kennel Club
18th Aug 2012
Judge: Mr Jack Watson
DCC
Name at show: Dandyhow Dr Walter
Placing Critique
(CH subject to confirmation)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Dandyhow Dr Walter
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Dandyhow Dr Walter
Placing Critique
lovely head, good width of skull, shoulders well laid, straight front, correct balance throughout, looked well in profile, moved true both ways. CC, BOB
Scottish Kennel Club
25th Aug 2012
Judge: Mr Frank Kane (Hirontower)
An interesting entry. I found some very good class winners. I was disturbed by the frequency of poor hindquarters, often a result of poor croups & tailsets & lack of angulation & second thigh resulting in lack of drive.
DCC
Name at show: Dandyhow Dr Walter
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG1, Dandyhow Dr Walter
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Dandyhow Dr Walter
Placing Critique
my group winner recently & I saw no reason to change my mind seeing him in the breed. Lovely size, excellent balance & very well angulated, in excellent form, very sound on the move. CC & BOB
Richmond Championship Show
5th Sep 2012
Judge: Miss Diane Swales (Grabbist)
My thanks to Richmond Dog Show Society for the opportunity to judge at this prestigious show, where I awarded CCs for the first time many years ago. Thank you to my two excellent stewards who kept the ring running so smoothly. In general, mouths were good and there was only one kinked tail. I was disappointed to find how many Borders have been bred with thin, tight pelts & there were too many upright shoulders resulting in stilted movement. I was really pleased to find that more dogs were shown free standing & on a loose lead.
DCC
Name at show: Dandyhow Dr Walter
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Dandyhow Dr Walter
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Dandyhow Dr Walter
Placing Critique
CC, BOB & G2,, meets Standard, lovely outline, everything in place with good reach of neck, well placed shoulders, super pelt & coat, good big teeth, moved strongly holding his topline, very well presented & shown freely
Darlington Championship Show
14th Sep 2012
Judge: Mr David Hunt (Ottaswell)
Thank you to the committee of Darlington Dog Show society for inviting me to judge, with special thanks to my sole steward who worked tirelessly throughout the day to keep both me organised and the ring running smoothly. My appreciation also to the exhibitors for their good entry despite having to face the often long and tiring journey home on a Friday afternoon. Thankfully the weather remained dry for my judging however with a constant strong wind blowing this proved testing for exhibitors handling dogs in full coat.
The ring was large with lots of room for the dogs to move, although the grass could have been cut much shorter. In general all exhibits were in reasonable condition, but as always I was surprised to find 3 dogs with incorrect bites being shown at this level. A working terrier should have coat on the undersides but I was surprised to find some with bellies that had obviously been trimmed/shaved to enhance their underlines. No problem temperaments.
RDCC
Name at show: CH Dandyhow Dr Walter
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: CH Dandyhow Dr Walter
Placing Critique
Another worthy champion who is hard to fault and fits the standard well. His quality head is all in proportion. Good reach of neck and rib shape, an easy span. Nice top and underlines. Racy hindquarters used to stride out well on a loose lead. Double coat and loose pelt, I just preferred the body length of the winner. RESERVE DOG CC
Crufts
7th Mar 2013
Judge: Mrs Jayne Gillam (Orenberg)
I was indeed a great pleasure to judge at Crufts, in fact I loved every minute of it, and it really completed the Crufts experience for me having won the Dog CC and Best of Breed a couple of times, a bitch CC and Best Puppy there as an exhibitor in the past. I must thank all the exhibitors for their tremendous support with a record entry of 274 dogs making 307 entries, it was truly an international occasion as Crufts seems to be these days, with dogs and handlers representing I think, ten countries giving me a really good sample of winning dogs from around the world.
You often read in critiques that judges say they didn't have enough cards to go round, and with the class sizes I had, this was certainly the case, and the only downside of the day for me was that some very tough descisions had to be made with many, many really good dogs leaving the ring without a card. Overall it was an interesting entry with a large variety of sizes and types, but then the standard allows for that as we have quite a wide weight range, no height reference and only the fact that they should be spannable to guide us.I never get too hung up on differing types or kennel types,as I can appreciate them all, providing they fit the standard.
When judging I am looking for a dog fit for function, well constructed, not exagerrated in any way, fits the breed standard, and is capable of doing the job it was originally bred for.I was very pleased with my winners, my Best of Breed winner had it all, well constructed, in fabulous hard, fit condition, moved as though he could follow a horse all day and had a wonderful attitude in the show ring.
I was thrilled to see him put in a faultless performance in the Group ring and winTerrier Group 4. My thanks go to Frank and Roger my very capable stewards who kept everything running smoothly, enabling me to get through the large entry in good time.
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: CH Dandyhow Dr Walter
Placing Critique
Similar in size to my winner, I really liked this grizzle and tan a lot, lovely head and expression, in the very best of coats and beautifully presented, narrow front assembly with super bone, legs and feet.Easily spanned rib with a strong loin. Level topline and lovely carroty tail. A real contender for the Reserve CC but lacked enthusiasm when I asked him to move again in the challenge.
National Terrier
6th Apr 2013
Judge: Mrs. Margaret Curtis (Matamba)
Many thanks to all of the exhibitors who gave me such a nice entry of 201 dogs, giving 245 entries. My thanks go to my two stewards, with some large numbers in the classes they kept everything running smoothly and helped me to finish on time. Many decisions were difficult and some decent dogs went unplaced.
There were things that came to hand while going over the dogs on the table, short ribs and over long in the loin and long hocks. Some of these short ribbed dogs were not over sprung and quite narrow through the body, but our standard states ‘ribs well back‘, something to be watched in your future breeding programs. Some dogs looked on the heavy side when I first looked around the ring, but on the table I was surprised how so many of these dogs came to hand no problem. Upright shoulders were noticeable and front movement in some classes was a problem, along with some very straight stifles and sickle movement. Puppies and youngsters you would expect to be forgiven for movement, along with the size of ears - within time the head develops and things start to balance out.
Jackets were at all stages, spot on, starting to blow - with some owners trying to scissor or part strip them into shape, other coats were coming through with harshness and one or two had just undercoat. There were some that could have done with just a tidy up which would have helped the overall picture.
General overall condition and the spanning on most dogs was acceptable, with good thick pelts. I did feel some of the puppies were thin and were quite hollow behind the ribs. I only had one bad mouth but plenty with strong jaws and large teeth. In general the shape and length of tails were good. A few low set tails, which when a dog is in a full jacket you can feel the low set when on the table but not necessarily see it on the move.
RDCC
Name at show: CH Dandyhow Dr Walter
Placing Critique
Another very nice dog for type, very racy in outline, strong head with neat ears close to cheek gives a great expression, good length of neck running into good topline, tail well set on, right amount of bend to the stifle which many dogs lacked today. The overall picture was a very well balanced dog, moved well and stood on a loose lead to show off his breed type and character.
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: CH Dandyhow Dr Walter
Placing Critique
Res CC. winner
Joint Border Terrier Club's Championship Show
5th May 2013
Judge: Mrs Denise Townsend (Llanishen)
I was thrilled to be awarded this prestigious appointment and would like to thank everyone for making this a very enjoyable day. I have always been a fan of the joint show and the opportunity it gives for the clubs to come together. The entire organising team was marvellous but special mention must go to my stewards Peter Roderick and Colin Girling for all their support and assistance, and to collecting ring organisers Wendy and Andrew Mooney for keeping the action flowing. Also thanks to Kathy Wilkinson and Su Williams for all their help in organising the event.
Overall I was pleased with the quality of my entry although there was more quality in depth in bitches. Movement was generally good and there were very few wry mouths. True otter heads seem somewhat in decline and there were several single coats. However, I was delighted with all of my winners.
Open - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: CH Dandyhow Dr Walter
National Dog Show
9th May 2013
Judge: Mrs Laura Illingworth (Thorneyhurst)
Thanks to Birmingham National for giving me the opportunity to judge this show and for providing me with two excellent stewards, who kept the ring running smoothly, also to all the exhibitors that gave me the pleasure of going over their dogs.
The quality in some classes was superb especially the limit and open of both sexes, leaving me with more dogs I liked, than cards to award. Temperaments and presentation were good.
Open - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: CH Dandyhow Dr Walter
Bath Canine Society Championship Show
24th May 2013
Judge: Mr Martin P Phillips
RDCC
Name at show: CH Dandyhow Dr Walter
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: CH Dandyhow Dr Walter
Placing Critique
top class Border, judged him before & again was pleasing to go over him, lovely head & eye with true Border expression, lovely reach of neck & lovely front, good depth of chest with well sprung ribs, very good tail set, strong racey quarters which he used on the move. Today would like a little more jacket to finish the picture. RCC
Southern Counties Canine Association
1st Jun 2013
Judge: Mr Hans T Lehtinen (Finland)
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: CH Dandyhow Dr Walter
Placing Critique
Excellent type and in very good condition. Excellent head in profile with a very keen expression. Like to see him slightly longer in his body. Moved well around.
Three Counties Championship Show
6th Jun 2013
Judge: Mrs Jena Tuck (Nettleby)
Open - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: CH Dandyhow Dr Walter
Blackpool & District Championship Show
21st Jun 2013
Judge: Mrs Hilary Gilpin (Otterbobs)
What a lovely day, no rain in sight!!
Thank you to all the exhibitors and especially my steward Alisan, she was excellent at her job. I enjoyed judging many dogs that I had not be over or seen before. Many dogs had little or no coat at all, Border Terriers must have a harsh double coat when showing not just stripped out and in their under coat, also there was hardly any muscle tone, no level backs, no slim straight narrow fronts and the movement should of been better. In a few of the older classes I could not span a few dogs and they were heavy when I lifted them up off the table, I found all the mouths clean with full dentations and I *placed those that were nearest the standard in each class*. Very pleased with both dog and bitch winners and their reserves and best puppy.
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: CH Dandyhow Dr Walter
Placing Critique
Light red in excellent coat, well turned out, lovely head and front, standing on small feet, decent bone, well laid shoulders and good outline, pity he was a bit sluggish on the move.
Windsor Championship Dog Show
29th Jun 2013
Judge: Mrs Karen Dean (Tyrian)
I would first like to thank the society for inviting me to judge at this level for the first time, and my stewards for keeping me on track. Special thanks to the Border Terrier Club of Victoria, Australia and their secretary Denise Worthington for presenting a special sash to the Best of Breed winner providing a welcome highlight at the end of judging.
RDCC
Name at show: CH Dandyhow Dr Walter
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: CH Dandyhow Dr Walter
Placing Critique
Another well balanced dog of good construction. Good head, straight front, well laid back shoulders and easily spanned. Harsh double coat with thick pelt. Thick carrot tail well set on. Narrow throughout with sound movement. RCC.
East of England Agricultural Society
6th Jul 2013
Judge: Mr A Horner (Stineval)
I have to thank the society for the invitation to judge and to the exhibitors who accepted my decisions sportingly. Thank you also to my steward, on his own, for keeping things moving.
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: CH Dandyhow Dr Walter
Placing Critique
Another very nice dog although a different type to above, racy in outline, strong head with nice expression, good length of neck running into good topline, tail well set on, well angulated both front and rear, and narrow right through felt his coat was passed its best today.
Leeds Championship Dog Show
26th Jul 2013
Judge: Mr M G Rushby
Open - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: CH Dandyhow Dr Walter
Paignton Championship Show
3rd Aug 2013
Judge: Mrs B Jackson (Clipstone)
I thoroughly enjoyed judging at Paignton Championship Show. The new venue (well, new to me) was very pleasant and the show was efficiently run by the helpful and friendly committee. I had an excellent entry which contained lots of quality dogs to choose from. Some classes were, however, a real mix of types, again the Fox Terrier type with high ear carriage are appearing, as are those with almost "hound like" ears, far too large and which ruin the head. Ultimately I judged to my interpretation of the Standard. I like a dog to be a real stallion dog and a bitch, his feminine counterpart. I do not like bitchy dogs and masculine bitches. I was incredibly pleased with my winners, neither of which I have judged before and who to my mind are excellent examples of the breed, both home bred too, not bought in.
RDCC
Name at show: CH Dandyhow Dr Walter
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: CH Dandyhow Dr Walter
Placing Critique
This one just had the edge over 2 but there was not a lot to split them. I preferred the head and expression of 1. This young man was in excellent coat with an excellent pelt. Great topline which he held on the move, good straight front and tight feet. Lovely shoulders and good ribs. Moved beautifully round the ring. A very worthy champion and delighted to award him the Res Dog CC
Class Critique
A difficult class with some difficult but interesting decisions
Ladies Kennel Association
15th Dec 2013
Judge: Mrs Jayne Alpe
I was honoured to accept this appointment at short notice, due to Kathy Wilkinson’s ill health. I was impressed with the new halls and layout this year.
I was able to judge with no preconceptions, as I have only been to two shows this year, so the majority of dogs were new to me. A good size entry with some good quality dogs present in a number of classes in which I was splitting hairs I had two very good stewards who handled the large classes with calm and efficient precision allowing me to get on with my job.
Overall movement, has improved considerably. In my opinion Borders should move soundly, positively and with the minimum of effort needed to cover the ground well, this means that they use far less energy when travelling distances, and my principal winners all fitted this criteria. Nice large teeth and good bites were very much in evidence. At long last I am starting to see definition between dogs and bitches, I like to see a masculine dog and a feminine bitch. The other thing I was pleased to see was the majority had good tight feet. Some exhibitors seem to be under the impression that an underweight dog is a way to make them easier to span, it doesn’t work! I hate to be able to feel bone and not muscle.
I learnt after judging that there was some kind of aggression in one of the classes, unfortunately I did not witness this personally, as I was going over a dog on the table, if I had of seen it then I would have taken appropriate action as this type of temperament is totally unacceptable in our lovely breed.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: CH Dandyhow Dr Walter
DCC
Name at show: CH Dandyhow Dr Walter
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: CH Dandyhow Dr Walter
Placing Critique
Masculine stallion of a dog, who totally took my eye as soon as he entered the ring, harsh coat, good thick pelt, excellent tight feet, strong otter head with dark varminty eye. What a showman he moved so soundly and with purpose. DCC & BOB
Class Critique
I was spoilt for choice in this class, some excellent examples which looks good for the future of the breed.
Manchester Dog Show Society
16th Jan 2014
Judge: Mr Philip J Greenway
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, CH Dandyhow Dr Walter
DCC
Name at show: CH Dandyhow Dr Walter
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: CH Dandyhow Dr Walter
Placing Critique
flows smooth as silk from front to rear. Excellent head & expression, good neck, topline, set on, depth, angulation, coat, well muscled. Moved true with scope in profile. Has an extra element of natural showmanship. CC & BOB.
Crufts
7th Mar 2014
Judge: Mrs Melanie Lewis
Thank you to the exhibitors for giving me a record entry for the breed of 303 exhibits making 340 entries and indeed the largest entry for a single Judge at this prestigious show, also for the sporting way in which my decisions were accepted. Thank you also to my two Stewards, Roger and Heather Chaston, who worked tirelessly throughout the day, for their assistance in ensuring that I was able to get through this huge entry in plenty of time for my Best of Breed to compete in the Group.
It was an interesting entry with some difficult decisions having to be made such was the high standard of exhibits present. I felt that movement had improved since the last time I judged. Heads and expressions were good, although a few were a shade heavy in ear. Mouths overall were much improved with a marked reduction in the number of dogs presented with overcrowded jaws of small teeth, only the odd few having either a chipped, or in the case of an older exhibit, a missing tooth. The majority of teeth were clean with just a small number needing more attention in this area. All dogs were entire.
I was pleased that so many were presented with the correct double jacket that the standard asks for, unfortunately some exhibits that really appealed for type and size had very little evidence of, or no, jacket and on another day could have done better. Attention to feet was very evident, many of whom I believe may have benefited from plenty of roadwork, resulting in tight thick pads and short claws. Inevitably with any entry of this magnitude I had to let a number of worthy exhibits leave the ring without a prize card, which I really did not enjoy doing.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: CH Dandyhow Dr Walter
DCC
Name at show: CH Dandyhow Dr Walter
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: CH Dandyhow Dr Walter
Placing Critique
a great showman with such lovely ring presence and sound movement. A masculine dog that is moderately broad in skull with dark v shaped ears falling close to the cheek complemented by a keen varminty expression and good mouth. His harsh double jacket covered a good thick pelt; he has nice body proportions and bone, good topline and tailset, with well muscled racy hindquarters. He spanned with ease and stood on the neatest of firmly padded feet. He is of an ideal size and his overall condition and presentation were a credit to his owner. I was pleased to award him the DCC and BOB and also to see him shortlisted in the Group. I note that he also sired the RDCC; BPIB and BPB winners.
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
29th Mar 2014
Judge: Mrs Jane Parker (Conundrum)
I would like to thank the BTC club, for giving me a second chance to judge this, the most prestigious of the breed clubs championship shows. I was judge elect in 2010, but caught the awful Noro virus the night before I was due to judge and spent the next two days flat out.
The new venue that the committee has found, has to be lauded. It is large, airy, light, the flooring is excellent. The car park looked huge. From a judges point of view I could see all the dogs clearly at any time. Congratulations on a super venue.
My two stewards, Chris Davis and Liz Barratt were so very organised and kept me informed and on time throughout the day, with good humour lots of smiles and attention to detail. With such a lovely entry numbers wise, it was a long day. Thank you both.
Living in Canada now, it was a real pleasure to judge dogs that I had mostly not seen. Obviously some of the older ones were mere youngsters before I left and it was nice to see how they had progressed through the years. I found no missing testicles, mouths on the whole were good, with only a few missing teeth or one or two misaligned. Heads were in general better overall than when I left, with more who carried a moderately broad backskull and also a lot more with very good underjaw, something one had to look hard to find a few years ago. Coats were on the whole, good, there were a very few however, who had greasy and dirty coats, this I feel is completely unnecessary. A few arrived without their coats, this is just unfortunate as dogs do not know about our ambitions in regard to shows, and if the coat needs to come out then so be it! Feet in some instances were weak, with some flat footed and others harefooted, this breed needs to have really good tight feet, small with thick pads and be well knuckled, poor feet make the whole outline of the dog look wrong. The worst fault I found, as usual were fronts, all the usual suspects were there, wide fronts, narrow fronts, flicking wrists etc. I do begin to wonder if we will ever get this completely right, but if we are breeders looking to the future, we must be hard on this most prevalent fault, and do not use these dogs and bitches in our breeding programmes. Bitches had the most quality through the entry, again, this is usual, however the dogs that were good, were very very good, and the best, were exceptional. Size does need to be watched, this is a somewhat cyclical thing, but there were some big dogs and bitches in the ring. The first and most important words in our standard...â€Essentially a working terrierâ€...if it cannot be spanned, it is too big. In general I feel the breed in the country of origin is in pretty good shape, the top percentage of the dogs I judged were quite lovely and had breed type to spare. In my critique you will no doubt notice expressions I use again and again. I find certain things are ubiquitous (but none the less hugely important to breed type) and have my pet ways of describing them, I hope you forgive my industrial repetition in some regards.
RDCC
Name at show: CH Dandyhow Dr Walter
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: CH Dandyhow Dr Walter
Placing Critique
Super male with excellent head and expression, dark keen eye. His neck into his shoulders was lovely and the shoulders themselves were correct. Another with really good legs and feet. His jacket was harsh, but not in the first flush, pelt thick. Rib could have been narrower and a shade longer. Hind end for me could have had more angulation. He moved very well both ways. Keeps a good topline and his tail and set were as they should be. Res CC.
The Joint Border Terrier Clubs Championship Show
4th May 2014
Judge: Mrs E Weijenborg-Weggemans
What a big honour it is to judge the Border Terrier in the native country. I didn’t know what to expect because I haven’t been to Crufts or other shows to have a clean look at what I was presented on that May, 4th, 2014.
I myself live with Border Terriers most of my life now and I have seen the breed changing through the years. What the old breeders feared for years and years ago seems to happen: changing a working terrier into a show terrier. Meaning that the trimming is too short therefore missing the tweedy look, clipping belly, tail and buttocks, overangulation especially in hindquarters. Saying this I was really pleasantly surprised finding so many genuine Border Terriers during this show. Of course I know that coats can’t be in the best condition all year long so some specimens were rather short in trim but as long as I could feel the required harshness and see the correct double coat it was fine for me and only played a role in placing when there were more Borders with the same qualities. I didn’t see any faulty mouths, found only big strong teeth. Movement is – as in the rest of the world – still a problem in the breed. Especially front movement is an issue. When placing, movement was one of the criteria to place one Border higher than the other, but the right type, body proportions, spannability, thick pliable pelt and harsh double coat came first.
In some classes the quality was so high that some of the Borders left the ring unplaced while they were of excellent quality.
I really want to thank all the exhibitors for their sporting attitude in taking my decisions, for entering their dogs under me and give me a hard day’s work with 222 entered dogs and of course the committee for trusting me this honourable job and their hospitality during this weekend for me and my sister, who accompanied me. My congratulations to the breeders and owners for presenting such nice Border Terriers and keeping the breed on such high standard.
Open - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: CH Dandyhow Dr Walter
Class Critique
What a class! So many Borders that fit the standard well. Difficult to decide what dog to place because there were so many high quality Border Terriers.
National Dog Show
9th May 2014
Judge: Mr Rainer Vuorinen (Finland)
DCC
Name at show: CH Dandyhow Dr Walter
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: CH Dandyhow Dr Walter
Placing Critique
Outstanding dog, strong muzzle, excellent flat skull, beautiful eyes and ears, excellent topline and tail, flat ribcage, easily spanned, well angulated, very correct movement, super coat and condition, wonderful Border Terrier. CC.
Bath Championship Show
23rd May 2014
Judge: Mr S Plane
Thankyou to the exhibitors for giving me such a good entry for the first time awarding challenge certificates. Although we had a super sized ring with short grass and level surface, the weather prevented us from using the outer part in some classes. Most of the exhibits were undeterred by the rain and dampness
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, CH Dandyhow Dr Walter
DCC
Name at show: CH Dandyhow Dr Walter
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: CH Dandyhow Dr Walter
Placing Critique
A quality headed dog of good breed type, he has balance and style, on the move keeps his outline and has a free easy stride, his coat was well presented and of good texture. He was in good muscletone over his well constructed body. His head is balanced with a good muzzle, neat ears and a good expression. I was pleased to award him the CC and BOB
Southern Counties Canine Association
31st May 2014
Judge: Mr Terry Cooper
Firstly I would like to thank my able stewards for making my day of judging so enjoyable, they did a first class job in the process and my compliments go to them both. Secondly I thank the exhibitors for bringing some fine examples of the breed under me. In a few classes I was splitting hairs with a number of exhibits and on another day they would change places many times. I was very happy with my final line up of dogs and bitches, they were all of excellent quality and worthy of winning top honours.
RDCC
Name at show: CH Dandyhow Dr Walter
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: CH Dandyhow Dr Walter
Placing Critique
G/t. A great dog to go over. What more can I say about him that hasn’t been said before, he’s so well balanced. Just very unlucky to meet 1 who was in such fine form. RCC.
East of England Championship Show
6th Jul 2014
Judge: Miss Jean Singh
I would like to thank my stewards who kept the event running smoothly. My decisions were made on the exhibit on the day
I found heavy ears are creeping in, detracting from the otter head and keen expression. An excessive amount of exhibits were not in hard, toned condition. ‘Couch potato’ dogs come to mind. Front movement is also a cause for concern. I found two level mouths, one just level and a puppy , had a tooth out of line. My decision on some unplaced exhibits were a culmination of a long foreface and untypical expression, unspannable even though I gave some leeway and poor front movement.
RDCC
Name at show: CH Dandyhow Dr Walter
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: CH Dandyhow Dr Walter
Placing Critique
very typical dog , good otter head and pleasing ear set and expression, dark eye and good mouth. He has a level topline and a good tail set. His front was straight with good bone and neat feet. He was spannable and has a strong loin and nice angulation. He moved and showed well. RCC
Leeds Championship Show
26th Jul 2014
Judge: Mr Ernie L Hill
DCC
Name at show: CH Dandyhow Dr Walter
Best Of Breed
Name at show: CH Dandyhow Dr Walter
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: CH Dandyhow Dr Walter
Placing Critique
Good otter head and expression, nice neck and shoulders, correct front, good spring of ribs with a level topline, strong hindquarters with good bone, moved very well. CC, BOB.
Richmond Championship Dog Show
6th Sep 2014
Judge: Mr W Gray (Pontbeck)
Thanks go to my stewards for making the day run smoothly and to the exhibitors for their enthusiasm for the breed and the sporting way they took my decisions.
Since the hunting bill I 've been concerned how the breed would keep to the line in the breed standard " Essentially a working terrier " as the opportunities for work have been reduced and the spin off as to why we require a double coat and the dog to be narrow all through may be lost to some exhibitors who haven't the opportunity to work or know someone who does or has worked their dogs. There was evidence today that we may have lost sight of the fact that this is a working breed. I'm not suggesting that all Borders should work but that all Borders should be capable to work and those who are closest to the breed standard should be able to do the job required of them.
There were a few exhibits with single coats today, look very smart but would soon pay the price on a cold wet winters day if they had to be out in the elements for any length of time. Some exhibits were carrying a little too much weight and quite a number would benefit from a good walk, some with little muscle.
DCC
Name at show: CH Dandyhow Dr Walter
Best Of Breed
Name at show: CH Dandyhow Dr Walter
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: CH Dandyhow Dr Walter
Placing Critique
What can I add to what has already been said about this dog ? He was put down in immaculate order and strode around the ring as if he owned it, which he did. Typical head coat and pelt of the best, moved correctly with great drive and when stood showed a beautiful topline and tail set. Pleased to have had the opportunity of judging him and giving him BOB which he thoroughly deserved.
South Wales Kennel Association
10th Oct 2014
Judge: Mr Kevin Holmes
RDCC
Name at show: CH Dandyhow Dr Walter
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: CH Dandyhow Dr Walter
Placing Critique
Res CC. The sire of first and not an easy decision. Excels in breed type, nice size, true otter
head, beautifully presented in excellent harsh coat, sound, spannable, good topline kept on the move, good outline and balance, moved and showed very well.
Midland Counties Canine Society
25th Oct 2014
Judge: Mr Euan Castel (Flutorum)
My sincere thanks are extended to each exhibitor for providing me with such a wonderful entry, on this, my 1st CC appointment. At 160 dogs I had the highest entry in the group. I would like to thank the committee for their kind invitation and the hospitality that I received. Thank you to my two very competent stewards Alex & Barry Cole.
Mouths were good, a couple were unspannable and coats varied. Some exhibits were untidy in undercarriage, legs and feet and would benefit from a little grooming a few days prior to show day. More importantly, a number of exhibits were overweight and lacked muscle tone. That said, there was a depth of quality to each class and a number of nice dogs had to go unplaced on this occasion. I was extremely pleased with both the dog and bitch line ups.
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: CH Dandyhow Dr Walter
Placing Critique
I have long admired this 4 year old from the ring side and it was great to have the opportunity to go over him today. Typical in head and expression, soundly built, excellent jacket. Moved freely round ring. Appreciated the many virtues of this true showman which he has passed onto the next generation.
Class Critique
This was the class of the day, a privilege to go over the 5 placed Champions, all a credit to their owners and the breed.
