Show Placings
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.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi
Kingston Canine Society
20th Jul 2014
Judge: Mr John Finney (Sanguliano)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi
Best Puppy
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi
Paignton & DFA Championship Show
2nd Aug 2014
Judge: Mr T Johnston
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi
Placing Critique
good skull & short muzzle, dark eye & good shaped ears, good neck, good bone & width, good depth, loin & outline, good tail, moved well & in good condition
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi
Welsh Kennel Club
16th Aug 2014
Judge: Mr A E Small (Bethane)
Thanks for a lovely entry, sorry for the delay but I could not be in both my breeds rings at the same time! It was nice to be outside at WKC, which hasn't happened for 9 years. Thanks to the Committee for the invite & looking after us, I really enjoyed my day.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi
Placing Critique
lovely head, good eye, correct bite, nice front, ribs back & spanable, harsh coat, thick pelt, moved & handled well
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi
City of Birmingham Championship Dog Show
30th Aug 2014
Judge: Dr Ron Wheatley
My thanks to the committee for their invitation to judge here, to my two very effective and helpful stewards Jane Keeves and Alan Tomlinson, and to the exhibitors for the large and interesting entry of many different types. Many of the classes had quality in depth, with many close decisions. Both line ups were pleasing with plenty of choice and close decisions for both cards. I found no kinky tails and one level mouth, most exhibits were of a good size, a few were too heavy and one undernourished, and many needed their nails trimming. Most moved well in the super sized ring that we were given.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi
Placing Critique
nice type with a good masculine head, good front and well angulated rear, moved well;
Class Critique
A good promising class
Junior - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi
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.
Best Puppy
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi
Placing Critique
Confident puppy with pleasing head, narrow all through and correct coat & pelt. Another close decision won on superior showmanship Best Puppy
Junior - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi
Birmingham & District Gundog & Terrier Open Show
18th Oct 2014
Judge: Mr Anthony Rees (Amicall)
Best Puppy
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi
Huntingdon CS Open Show
22nd Nov 2014
Judge: Mrs Vanessa Cox (Petaz/Pettipaw)
Puppy /
Third Place
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Open Show
23rd Nov 2014
Judge: Jane Moreton-Shaw (Fehmarn)
I would like to thank the committee and members for inviting me to judge at the show, and to all those who entered under me. Also thanks to my two stewards Robert Brewster and Jeremy Young and for those who prepared lunch.
I thoroughly enjoyed the day and was very happy with my winners. In a couple of classes the decision was very close. There were no kinked tails, temperaments were good on the whole, with only 3 that were roughly handled, subsequently the dogs were behaving nervously. I had a couple of bad bites and a couple of level bites. All bar two were spannable. Coats again on the whole were good. Thank you to the exhibitors for accepting my decisions, apart from one unsportsmanlike behaviour in the ring!! The class I enjoyed judging the most on the day was Veteran Bitch. Lovely classy bitches in good condition and very close decisions between them all.
Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi
Placing Critique
His coat was just coming in. Beautiful head. Neat catlike feet. Good angulation and reach of neck. Moved well.
Ladies Kennel Association
14th Dec 2014
Judge: Mr David G Winsley (Davmar)
Though the standard calls for a narrow body I found many dogs who were too skinny & I could easily feel their ribs! Heads were quite disappointing, many had long weak muzzles not the proportions one associates with an Otters head. Many exhibits lack the small round foot & I doubt if they would cope with the exercise it needs to follow a horse. Coats were mixed & many just a seasonal problem.
Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi
Placing Critique
very nice in head & expression. Lost out to 1 in shoulder, being a little heavier in type. Nice body, correct tailset & a sound mover who shows very well
Luton Canine Association Open Show
29th Dec 2014
Judge: Mr Jeff Horswell (Drakesleat)
Puppy /
Third Place
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi
Boston & District Canine Society
11th Jan 2015
Judge: Mrs Julie Guvercin
Thank you to all exhibitors for your entries I had a good cross section of dogs to choose from. Some dogs that I have admired in the past were either not in coat or didn’t move well and others that I've not noticed before, were 'found ' on the table. We must all remember judging should be on the day and not on what something has won or not won, beforehand. I'm sure the same dogs could be placed differently on another day under me, some that did or didn't perform affected their placings accordingly.
Some super puppies coming through, with all four of my puppy class winners looking very promising. They gave me some hair splitting decisions.
Junior - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi
Placing Critique
Red dog who pushed one hard. Stronger headed and heavier all through than one but not to his detriment. Balanced angulation and body of good length with super coat and pelt , tail is well set if a bit long, but it is carried ok. Did just enough to secure his place.
Class Critique
Good class with several promising younsters.
Cambridge & County C.S. Open Show
25th Jan 2015
Judge: Mr Paul Harding
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi
Isle of Ely C.S Open Show
7th Feb 2015
Judge: Mr.M. Walshaw
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi
Post Graduate /
Reserve
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi
Crufts
7th Mar 2015
Judge: Miss Elspeth Jackson (Clipstone)
First of all I would like to thank the Kennel Club for the honour and pleasure of judging this prestigious show. I must then thank my efficient and capable stewards who kept me on track and looked after me through the day. Most of all I would like thank the exhibitors who rose from their beds at early hours and drove many miles to give me an entry of Border Terriers to be proud of and one which is was a delight to judge. It was not only strong numerically strong but also in depth of quality. It is a cliché to say that there were not enough cards to go around but in this entry it was certainly true. Determining all the final line up in each class was difficult and also in many deciding who should make the short list was also a challenge. Good dogs went without a card, ones who in a different entry I would have been happy to see as winners. In the challenges decisions remained tough and more than those that took the top honours were worthy of doing so and I would have been very pleased to have had more awards to give out.
In the days following this year’s show Crufts, dog shows and those who participate in them came in for some criticism. The picture painted by the media at this time was certainly not my experience. Before, during and after the show I found show people to be nothing but good natured, genuine and supportive. I enjoyed every minute of my day and hope that those that supported me with an entry or as spectators at the ringside did so too
Junior - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi
Graduate - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi
Class Critique
The first two were both shown in good condition with super tight harsh coats. Both are good for type with good heads and were difficult to split with the maturity of the first making the difference.
Herts & Essex Border CS Open Show
21st Mar 2015
Judge: Meriel France (Torbrae)
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi
The East Anglian Border Terrier Club Championship Show
12th Apr 2015
Judge: Mr Graham Pickering (Picer)
I would like to thank the East Anglian Border Terrier Club for their kind invitation to judge their 2015 Championship Show. It was both an honour and a pleasure to accept this appointment. Thank you to the committee for their hospitality, and special acknowledgement to Bev, Laurence and Zoe Jackson for their efficient stewarding and keeping everything running smoothly throughout the day.
I terms of exhibits, there were many difficult decisions during the day and some real quality dogs were left unplaced. In general, the quality was very good and the majority of dogs were spannable and I only saw one example of an incorrect bite. All dogs were entire and as is usual some coats were exceptional whilst others were either just coming in or past their best.
There were a few examples of heads that are untypical of the breed, in that they lack strength of foreface, width of skull and have eyes that are too close together – these are not what I would describe as ‘like that of an otter’.
On a more positive note I was very happy with all my winners, believing them to be excellent examples of the breed and would like to say thank you to all exhibitors for allowing me the honour of judging their dogs
Junior - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi
South of England Agricultural Society
3rd May 2015
Judge: Mr Darren Clarke (Peluche)
Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi
Scottish Kennel Club
16th May 2015
Judge: Mr Paul Wilkinson
Junior - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi
Placing Critique
very nice head, good eye, well set ears, super mouth, narrow front, in good body weight, nice coat, good tail carriage, moved well
Southern Counties Canine Association
30th May 2015
Judge: Mrs Lesley Gosling (Akinside)
I must first extend thanks to my very professional and able stewards, who kept me on track and on time.
My general remarks here cover the real concerns I have about the way the breed is heading currently. Increasingly, upright shoulders and poor fronts are becoming the norm rather than the exception. Upright shoulders may produce a flashy show dog on its toes, but Borders are not flashy by nature. I suspect I have referred to this problem in every critique I have written for Championship shows I’ve judged and it appears to be getting worse, not better. Please read the standard carefully; look at anatomical drawings of the dog skeleton. Shoulders are now at a steep 60 degrees on some exhibits instead of the normal – and correct – 45 degrees. Undercoats are being raked out to give a cleaner profile – why? Borders – working terriers – need their undercoats 24/7 to keep them warm in bad winter weather while they are waiting to be called for action. It is a requirement of the standard, not a fashion statement. Sooner or later we will end up with a single coated breed, and to its detriment.
Judging today, temperaments were very good; I found two kinked tails, several minor dentition issues, many dirty teeth and one undershot mouth. Males were all entire. Coats were mostly betwixt and between but the good double coats were exceptionally good. I love to see happy dogs with wagging tails but some dogs were very lack lustre and did not seem to be enjoying their day. There were also one or two exhibits too thin and lacking in condition. Finally, baiting is still a contentious topic for me – I use bait sometimes myself – but on occasions it was almost impossible to get at the dogs or examine them without getting round, over, or under an outstretched arm with bait. As a courtesy to judges, please keep baiting to a minimum, especially on the table.
Thank you to everyone for accepting my decisions sportingly. It was a genuine pleasure to go over the entry – winners and non-winners.
Junior - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi
Newmarket & DCS Open Show
14th Jun 2015
Judge: Graham Richardson
Limit /
Third Place
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi
City of Birmingham
5th Sep 2015
Judge: Mrs P. Clark (Gameway)
My thanks to City of Birmingham for the invitation to judge and to the exhibitors who gave me such a good entry in both numbers and quality. Thank you also to my two hard working stewards who kept the ring running very smoothly. I found the limit and open classes in both dog and bitch had quality in depth and they were a pleasure to judge Thank You
Post Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi
Placing Critique
Very attractive red dog best of expressions with short strong muzzle good eye and correct skull proportions. The right amount of angulation front and rear with level topline. Moved well.
Richmond
12th Sep 2015
Judge: Mrs Eileen Needham (Titanium)
I should like to thank Richmond committee for my invitation to judge Border Terriers. It is quite a while since I judged the breed and so came to it today with a very open mind. I thoroughly enjoyed my day, with the opportunity of going over some very lovely dogs. I had plenty of choice in choosing my winners, and I would thank the exhibitors for bringing their dogs and receiving my decisions sportingly. My Stewards were excellent, keeping everything moving like clockwork.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi
Barking Canine Society Open Show
3rd Oct 2015
Judge: Cherry Wilkinson
Best Of Breed
Name at show: BIS, TG1, Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi
Beckenham Canine Association Open Show
4th Oct 2015
Judge: Dr I H Gabriel (Gaybryl)
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi
Midland Counties Canine Society
25th Oct 2015
Judge: Miss Michelle Barnett (Brockfox)
My sincere thanks go to the society for the superb welcome and hospitality at this premium show, my proficient stewards and last but most importantly the exhibits and their exhibitors for their entries and sporting attitude. It was so nice to hear the ringside applause bestowed upon fellow exhibitors and as a judge it really does make for a pleasurable days judging
After my considerable absence ringside, my findings today were overall as always seems to be the case was the varieties in type, And some of the entry sadly on the day was far too big and by this i mean not necessarily in length of leg ( which the correct term is tall ) but in depth of chest and heavy shoulders , Fundamentally not the supple lithe bodies which is vital in an earth dog ,and an essential breed characteristic that we must strive to breed for.
Please assess your dogs objectively and ask yourself of your own dogs "is this really the build of an earth dog" ?
Mouths were on the whole correct but some very tight bites were apparent and teeth out of aliment I also found heavy almost houndy ears are also creeping in .
Always wanting to finish on a high note, once again temperaments as to be expected were excellent and all males were entire. As always when judging I was looking for a correct sized spannable tweedy border who comes to hand well, with the requisite ottery head shown in correct double jacket and thick pliable pelt, thus providing them the protection required of a working dog coupled with a lithe body with hard muscle tone and fitness to enable them to endure a day in the field
And in completing my appointment I was thrilled with my final line ups and ultimately such exemplary representatives of the breed to award the final top honours too.
Yearling - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi
Placing Critique
Liked this youngster very much. Good ottery head keen expression ,correct scissor bite and lovely dark ear on this very typy G & T so well balanced throughout who was shown in super tweedy jacket, excellent pelt and thick carroty tail which was well set and carried. Correct for size weight and spans with ease A sound accurate mover with a promising future predicted
Ladies Kennel Association
13th Dec 2015
Judge: Mrs Melanie Lewis (Tonromel)
Thank you to the Officers and Committee of LKA for the invitation to officiate and to my two excellent Stewards, Barry McCartney and Sue Jones, for their invaluable assistance throughout judging. Thank you to the exhibitors for a super entry of 176 exhibits making 192 entries, the largest entry in the Terrier Group, and also for the sporting manner in which my decisions were accepted.
Numerically the bitch entry was double the size of the dog entry, but on the whole the standard in both sexes was pleasing with some very strong contenders for top honours. Coats varied from being completely stripped out with only soft undercoat to those that were completely blown, however, many were presented in good jackets of the correct texture. Feet on the whole were good, being firmly padded. On a few exhibits the tails appeared to be overly long which on closer examination revealed that it was superfluous hair. If this had been removed it would have improved the overall picture. All males were entire and the temperaments displayed by all the exhibits was very good. I was presented with some very nice puppy entries, many showing a lot of promise, which can only auger well for the future of the breed.
I was very pleased with both my final dog and bitch line ups, with some tough decisions having to be made when it came to awarding the top honours, such was the depth of quality. All of my finalists were in fit condition; moved with purpose; had good muscle tone; pliable pelts and spanned with ease and I believe that, if the opportunity presented, they would be able to undertake the functions asked for in the breed standard. My one plea to exhibitors is to please refrain from pushing treats into the dog's mouth when the dog is being judged on the table as it makes it very difficult for a judge to assess the exhibit. Reward them by all means if you have to, but only do so at the appropriate time.
Yearling - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi
Placing Critique
an eye catching red dog with short strong muzzle keen eye and good head proportions. Today he was short of coat, he has a good pelt, spans with ease and is well angulated. His sound movement secured his placing
Boston & District Canine Society
10th Jan 2016
Judge: Mrs Janet Lee (Tythrop)
My thanks to the Society for my invitation to judge at Boston show . Thanks too to my stewards who were both efficient and unobtrusive , great timesavers and cheerful ! I very much enjoyed my day on the woolsack and had some lovely dogs and bitches who I felt could do a days work , having the construction to enable them to run the equivalent of a marathon over rough terrain , as well as being narrow , lithe and spannable to get in underground and ultimately back out again . Some did pay the penalty of being too big in rib and thus were heavily over standard for weight when picked up or too wide in front to get in , others failed in their construction to move in a sound , balanced , long , free striding way making one think they could not follow a horse any distance ! All bar 1 male were entire , there were a few with kinks in their tails and I had more than the usual number of level bites , some with very jumbled or small teeth which I feel must be watched carefully and please try to breed out as they are the defence of a working terrier – Border Terriers should have big scissor bite dentition . I still believe a BT should be capable of free standing and moving on a looser lead as of yore , rather than having their legs screwed on and being too strung up , I understand some dogs do not make the most of themselves free stood , but a lot are pushed into a very strange shape by their handlers ,and lose the vivacity and ‘active and game’ outlook that is part and parcel of the breed , making them very depressed , even some of the puppies looked as though they would rather be anywhere else but in a show ring , either from being over shown or over handled . There were a few dogs who I felt needed more weight on them , their coats hiding their stuck up spine & pin bones – this may be to try and make them more easily spannable or weigh nearer the standard , but it is very unfair on any adult or puppy to starve them , and they did pay the price in some classes as they could not work as thin and lacking strength as they were. In other words they should be made right not starved into shape .
Both my challenge line ups pleased me , and I was especially pleased to have such a good even bitch challenge where I was spoilt for choice , ultimately the dog and bitch I could visualize most easily following horse and hounds and then working gained top honours , being well made , spannable , good coats and pelts , sound free accurate movers with quality and breed type .
Open - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi
Class Critique
Good class headed by 3 upstanding males who all had merit and who could change places easily another day.
Isle of Ely Canine Society Open Show
6th Feb 2016
Judge: Mrs Thelma Bromley (Bordaholic)
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi
Herts & Essex Border CS Open Show
19th Mar 2016
Judge: Mr Roger Cruden (Shamsky)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi
Dunstable & DCS Opoen Show
28th Mar 2016
Judge: Wendy Cross
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG1, Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi
Bath Canine Society Championship Show
27th May 2016
Judge: Mr Alan Hedges (Ramblix)
My thanks go to the Officers and Committee of Bath show for inviting me to come and judge Border Terriers for the first time, and on the Bath Billiard Table as well, it was a fabulous day for me and will live long in my memory.
I thought the dogs were better than the bitches although reading through my critique it doesn’t sound like that, but it was. If I may make a couple of points. Nobody who goes to shows goes to lose and some are making it rather easy for the judge to give them a hard time. Long pointed nails are not good news , nor is standing the dog like a rocking horse. If you are going to use bait, the dog needs to think it has a chance of getting it, the idea is to bring him up on his toes and make a much better picture. Every little helps, none of the opposition are going to roll over and make it easy for you!
Hind movement was generally better than front movement, and plenty could have been fitter.
My thanks go to all who entered, you gave me a wonderful day and I was honoured by each and every one of you
Limit - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi
Placing Critique
I really liked this dog and he has all the virtues mentioned above in both dogs, but, he was totally devoid of coat which did for him in the end, but he has a good head, a lovely body and he moves very well. Hard lines arriving with no coat. Better days ahead I am sure.
Boston Premier Open Show
31st May 2016
Judge: Mr Jeff Horswell (Drakesleat)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi
Southern Counties Canine Association
4th Jun 2016
Judge: Mrs Anne Tove Strande
I was thrilled to receive the invitation to come back to Southern Counties and judge Border Terriers!
The organizers know how to make people feel welcomed and I enjoyed the relaxed and friendly atmosphere! All details were very well taken care of and in the ring my stewards were extremely efficient and nice. Thanks to the exhibitors for showing their dogs under me and for their presentation, which was very professional.
I enjoyed the overall quality of the Borders. There were many with lovely otter heads and with correct racy outline. All but one was easily spannable and agile. I also appreciated good pelts and quality otter tails. Coats were of good texture, but I wish more dogs could be presented with fuller coats. I appreciate a Border with truly double coat and a little “tweedy” look about them so they do not remind me of a smooth terrier. Movements were free, but quite a few could improve in front movement becoming more stable and parallel.
My winning dog and bitch were both of such high quality they could win anywhere, both under breed specialists as well as all-rounders. In addition to having correct breed specific details, they were also well constructed. I chose the bitch as my BOB because she had that extra attitude and showmanship making her an eyecatcher. It made me proud on behalf of the breed that she also won the group!
Limit - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi
Norfolk & Norwich Canine Society
30th Jun 2016
Judge: Mrs Ann Maltby (Pherjan)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
East of England Agricultural Society
9th Jul 2016
Judge: Mrs A E Gregory
This was my first appointment at this level and I would like to thank the organisers of the East of England Show for giving me this opportunity. I would also like to thank my two stewards, David and Pat Sutton for keeping everything running along smoothly. Thanks must also go to the exhibitors for allowing me the honour and privilege of judging their dogs and for the sporting way in which they accepted my decisions. I thoroughly enjoyed my day!
Movement on the whole was good but front movement in a few was incorrect with toeing in when coming towards me. A few lacked muscle tone and some feet and nails could have been tidied to better advantage. Thick pelts were in the minority and some exhibits were shown without undercoat and this affected placings. Considering the harsh terrain in which the Border Terrier is expected to carry out its’ work, it should be in fit, hard condition with a thick double coat and pelt of depth and quality. Some heads also had stops which were too deep. This does not present a correct otter like head which should have a shallow stop. I also found a couple of suspect mouths and a few dogs, when lifted off the table, were too heavy. Some dogs would have benefited from more ring training. However, I was pleased with my winners and, in some classes, decisions were close. Although early rain made the ring conditions less than desirable, all dogs coped well.
DCC
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Placing Critique
CC Caught my eye as he entered the ring. Strong, masculine headed dog, flat skull with little stop and moderate width, muzzle of good strength, large teeth and good bite, good length of neck, well laid back shoulders, straight front with good feet, easily spanned, good length of rib, level topline with well set on tail, moved soundly coming and going, well muscled hind quarters which he used to power round the ring. Presented in a harsh topcoat over a thick pelt and good undercoat.
Leeds Championship Show
22nd Jul 2016
Judge: Mr Ken Bartlett
My thanks to the officers & committee for this appointment giving CCs in this breed for the first time, also the exhibitors for a lovely entry, also my two stewards who kept things running smoothly.
Open - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Paignton & DFA Championship Show
6th Aug 2016
Judge: Mrs M Barrass
Limit - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Bournemouth Canine Association
13th Aug 2016
Judge: Mr N Straw
I would like to thank Bournemouth Canine Association for the invitation to judge at their Annual Championship Show, my steward's who keeping things running smoothly in the 'office' and to the exhibitor's for a lovely entry. Temperaments as always in this breed were excellent. Size varied in both sexes with the bitches having the overall edge on the day. Heads were more uniformed than when I last judged, some were shown without the required 'double' coat and several were un-spannable, there were a few in-correct bites and front movement is still an issue, but the area that concerned me most was dirty teeth not just rear molars but the canines and incisors in particular some of the youngsters
Open - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
City of Birmingham Canine Association
3rd Sep 2016
Judge: Mrs C Archibald
My thanks to the Officers and Committee of Birmingham Canine Society, for the opportunity to judge the Border terriers at this show.
My personal thanks to all the exhibitors for allowing me to “go over” their dogs, and making it a most enjoyable and memorable day.
I was delighted to find some fabulous jackets/pelts, which is crucial for a working terrier.
On the downside, I found some exhibits with weak pasterns, hence front movement issues, and some ‘poppy’eyes which detracts from the ottery head, and expression of the border terrier, some very attractive dogs just too much of them. On the whole, apart from a missing tooth to a misplaced one, most were reasonably fit, and there were some very close decisions.
DCC
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Placing Critique
lighter grizzle in top form, terrific pelt and jacket, spanned easily, typical border head, neat dark points, strong jaw/muzzle, moved with purpose, plenty of reach and driving from behind, lovely example of the breed. CC
Richmond Championship Dog Show
10th Sep 2016
Judge: Mr David Shields (Wilholme)
Open - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Driffield Agricultural Society Championship Dog Show
1st Oct 2016
Judge: Mrs Jane Roberts (Smalesmouth)
I would like to thank the officers and committee of the Driffield Agricultural Society for the invitation to judge at their show.
I was grateful to have the use of an excellent sized ring. The surface was rather undulating and rough cut in places, which proved more of a challenge to those dogs whose movement did not have “the soundness to follow a horse”. It was a very raw start to the day with the dogs being judged under rather cold and misty conditions although the sun did break through as the bitch classes began.
Grateful thanks to my stewards Anne and Sarah, who kept everything moving so efficiently and were good company for the day. My thanks to all the exhibitors, it really is a privilege to go over your dogs and is always a learning curve. I had a thoroughly enjoyable day and there were some top quality exhibits and some promising youngsters, whose progress I will watch with interest. Some decisions were hard, and limit dog, junior and limit bitch had quality in depth.
It was extremely rewarding to find some very good double jackets amongst the entry but felt there were several others who had thin pelts or lacked undercoat. There were a couple with teeth out of alignment and too many dogs whose movement lacked the necessary drive from the hindquarters.
I was mindful of the job that Border Terriers were bred to undertake and I was pleased with my class winners; making the challenge for both dogs and bitches an enjoyable if difficult task.
Open - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Crystal Palace Canine Association Open Show
12th Nov 2016
Judge: Mrs Felicity Snook (Pitcombe)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG4, Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Huntingdonshire Canine Society Open Show
19th Nov 2016
Judge: Mr Colin Girling (Benattivo)
Many thanks to the Society for the kind invitation to judge, the friendly and efficient stewards and most of all the exhibitors.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Placing Critique
Red male with masculine head, dark eye and short strong muzzle with pleasing dentition. He was in good coat today and overall is a fine specimen of the breed. He has good front shoulder placement and strong loin, he moved true both ways with positive drive, pleased to award him BoB.
East Anglian Border Terrier Club Open Show
20th Nov 2016
Judge: Mr Dave Matthews (Tojamatt)
My thanks to The East Anglian Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge the November Open Show also my stewards Rob Brewster and Bev Jackson for their help throughout the day. It was a lovely venue and atmosphere and a very well run show. Thanks also to all the exhibitors who entered the show and accepted my decisions with great sportsmanship.
Open - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Woolwich, Bexley & District Canine Association Open Show
4th Dec 2016
Judge: Miss Helen Axford
Thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge at this well-run show, to my very efficient steward and to the exhibitors for both entering under me and the sporting way they accepted my decisions. I found one suspect mouth and some of the tails would benefit from less hair on the end as this tends to spoil an otherwise balanced picture.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG4, Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Placing Critique
This dog was good in skull and foreface, he had a nice fill under the eye. He was spannable and in a full but quality jacket. On the move he covered the ground effortlessly, a well made dog with good bend of stifle. BOB & TG4
Class Critique
This was a very strong class, I was spoilt for choice.
Colchester & District Canine Society Open Show
18th Dec 2016
Judge: Mrs Gemma Vaughan (Holteal)
Thank you for the Committee of Colchester & District Canine Society for asking me to judge at this show, I understand it was the first time Border Terriers had classes so a pleasing entry. I would just like to say that a few exhibits would benefit from a little more tidying up as felt in some cases it spoiled the overall picture for me.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Placing Critique
this 3 year old male had a lovely broad skull, he was spannable with the correct lay back of rib. Moved out well with a level topline. BOB
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
19th Mar 2017
Judge: Mrs Jayne Gillam (Orenberg)
What a pleasure it was for me to judge the East Anglian Border Terrier Club Championship Show on Sunday 19th March 2017. Thanks to the EABTC for inviting me to judge and to the exhibitors for the lovely entry and the sporting way in which they accepted my decisions. A really friendly relaxed atmosphere and a good big well lit ring awaited me, along with a good steward in Robert Brewster who did a sterling job keeping everything running smoothly. It certainly was a quality entry and I really enjoyed going over all the dogs and coats and pelts were much improved since the last time I judged. Toplines, shoulders and movement were varied but I was very pleased with my winners on the day, in some classes they would change places on another occasion but I was judging them today as I saw them, and how I interpreted the Breed Standard.
Open - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Suffolk Agricultural Association Open Show
26th Mar 2017
Judge: Mrs Sue Baxter (Mysulan)
Open /
Reserve
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
National Terrier Club
1st Apr 2017
Judge: Mr A Horner (Stineval)
Thank you to The National Terrier Club for the appointment also my stewards who did a sterling job in keeping everything moving smoothly and a thank you to the exhibitors for allowing me the opportunity to go over their prized possessions. A few dogs were under weight and some would benefit by having their feet and nails some attention. I only found one suspect mouth and lots lacking in body condition. Some need to put scissors in the drawer and leave them there too! I was pleased with the final lines of my winners of both sexes.
Open - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Wellingborough & District Canine Society Open Show
9th Apr 2017
Judge: Jane Moreton-Shaw (Fehmarn)
I would like to thank the committee of the club for inviting me to judge at this large and well run show.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: RBIS, Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Placing Critique
Quality grizzle male. Well balanced throughout. In lovely coat. Nice angulation both front and rear. Good carroty tail well set on. Before getting my hands on him, I thought he would be difficult to span, but this was NOT the case. Nice length of rib. Beautiful head and expression with excellent bite. He was the best mover on the day, covering the ground well and keeping a level top-line. BOB
Chelmsford & District Canine Society Open Show
1st May 2017
Judge: Mr D Cund
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Bath CS Championship Show
26th May 2017
Judge: Mr P Iversen (Norway)
I would like to thank the committee of Bath CS for inviting me to judge at their show. Many thanks to my stewards, who did an excellent job. I enjoyed my day among Border Terriers and their sporting owners. Many thanks for your entries.
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Placing Critique
Free moving dog in excellent coat. Balanced head, very good neck and front, well shaped ribcage. Firm topline, good tailset.
Southern Counties Canine Association
3rd Jun 2017
Judge: Mr Kimmo Mustonen (Finland)
I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge at this show. And to my two stewards who were very helpful all the day. I really enjoyed the show. It was a pleasure and an honour to judge my own breed Border Terriers in their home country. It was a day I will remember. Thank you to the exhibitors for their entries!
Open - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Three Counties
10th Jun 2017
Judge: Ms Michelle Barnett
Many thanks to the Officers and the committee for kindly inviting me to Judge at the show and my most capable stewards for their efficiency in the ring. My sincere thanks also to the exhibitors for their entries and support. The classes were filled with some lovely breed quality dogs and bitches and on completing my appointment I was delighted to see my final line up(s) presenting me with such a hard task in my final decision of who to award the ultimate top honours too! That always makes for a satisfying end to a judges day. So can i take this opportunity to thank you for allowing me the privilege of judging your Border terriers Two nice classes of pups which bodes well for the future
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Placing Critique
another who has so much to commend him appeals greatly for type, size and balance sadly although in good order he couldn't match the coat and bloom of 1st today
Class Critique
And another good class
Windsor
1st Jul 2017
Judge: Mr Stewart McPherson (Brumberhill)
Firstly, my thanks must go to the committee for the invitation to judge at their show and to those exhibitors who entered, for my opinion, always an honour, to judge their dogs, giving me the highest entry in the Terrier Group. My thanks, also, to my stewards, who kept things running smoothly, with good humour.
An interesting entry, most were sound and typical. The thing that struck me most was front profile movement. An alarming number, due to an incorrect shoulder and upper arm placement, lacked full reach on the move, the leg lifting, hackney like, but not straightening out to reach full extension on the move. It may appear to be accurate coming and going, but it doesn’t actually cover much of the ground, so is therefore uneconomical movement, meaning the dog would have to work twice as hard to keep up, as the Standard asks for “capable of” and the “soundness to follow a horse”. Just because it’s possible to win with this type of movement doesn’t make it correct!
I was very pleased with my top winners, shown free standing, giving the, in my opinion, correct outlines, with no need to “assemble“ them in to a shape! All were sound, free movers. Typical “old school” Border Terriers! Pleased to hear that their qualities were recognised in their respective Groups!
Open - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
East of England Agricultural Society
9th Jul 2017
Judge: Mrs Marion Reeves
Having achieved 80 years on my last birthday I have decided that this has to be the last occasion that I award C.C. ‘s in Border Terriers. It’s time for the next generation to step up. In the showring border terriers still come in every size & shape imaginable. Our breed standard is I believe the sketchiest of all the breed standards offering only limited guidance as to the perfect exhibit. What would be wrong with including an ideal ratio of length of body to height at withers? I also have a problem with “Hindquarters – racy” which for me describes a greyhound or a whippet. Surely we don’t want the overangulated hindquarters that have crept into the breed in recent years.
On to the Show! I was very pleased with my entry & had no difficulty finding some worthy winners.
Open - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Peterborough & District Canine Society Open Show
16th Jul 2017
Judge: Mrs Alison Matthews (Tojamatt)
Pleased to be invited to judge, thanks to my steward and special thanks to everybody that entered bringing some really nice dogs to the ring for me to go over.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Placing Critique
Red dog of three and half years old, good dentition and very appealing head and expression and neat ears. Everything with this boy is in proportion. Coat ok. Good shoulders and ribs carried well back into well muscled hindquarters with excellent topline and tailset. Moved well fore and aft. B.O.B.
Bournemouth CA Championship Show
13th Aug 2017
Judge: Mr Harold Ogden
This was such a special appointment and I am indebted to Bournemouth for the opportunity. You see it was "Aunty Eva" Heslop, the revered breeder of the Corburn Border Terriers, who drove me to my first ever allbreed Ch show in 1970. Eva took Sunday school in the Methodist chapel in Corbridge, Northumberland, and I was her secret weapon boy soloist at the competitive music festival! I particularly remember the beautiful Ch Corburn Corn Dolly shown by Mr Skeet. Bellingham show was not only local for me but THE Mecca for Geordie/Scots Borders. I have judged the breed since 1992 and been educated both by a breed club seminar in 2012 and by obtaining a JDP Credit in Nov 2013. That would theoretically have halved the KC Judges Sub requirement of 160 hands on. I actually had 200. I only mention all this as cynics assume the likes of me to have been "fast tracked" and / or to have no actual interest.
69 of the original 82 starters made it so I had plenty to work with. The bugbear was fronts whether steep /elbows /plaiting /hackney. As a toydog specialist I am accustomed to spotting lift / hackney that is often written into the breed standards. But this no decorative breed but rather a functional working terrier "capable of following a horse" that
requires endurance and hence a rhythmical swing straight through from the shoulders ensuring no wasted effort, He will tire all too quickly otherwise. Moreover the breed standard expressly includes in the Faults section an assessment of "its effect on the terrier's ability to work"
Open - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Class Critique
Competitive class
City of Birmingham
2nd Sep 2017
Judge: Mrs B Roderick
Firstly I would like to thank my stewards for their assistance during the day.
Thanks to the exhibitors that sportingly took my decisions, it was a pleasure to judge some lovely terriers. I would just suggest that over baiting not only slows up the judging, especially with young puppies but does spoil the terriers outline in the final line up of the classes on occasion. That said it was pleasing to find the temperaments sound in the exhibits, despite the various distractions and of course the clanking of the ducting under the carpet. Thank you again for your entry.
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Placing Critique
This boy pressed hard moving soundly as one would expect from his titles. Super head and expression good front and feet racy quarters and good depth of body.
Richmond
9th Sep 2017
Judge: Mr Richard Allen (Penparc)
Open - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Midland Counties Canine Society
27th Oct 2017
Judge: Mr David G Winsley (Davmar)
My thanks to the exhibitors for their quality entry, also to my two efficient stewards.
I would like to mention that due to the noisy ring next to our during the first three bitch classes, some youngster were upset and didn't show to their best advantage, hopefully they will have gotten over it. Movement generally was good in the majority of dogs. Feet need more attention, some certainly don't comply with the breed standard and certainly would affect them if they had to go long distances. Some just needed a little judicious trimming.
Open - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
The East Anglia Border Terrier Club Open Show
19th Nov 2017
Judge: Mr Stewart Golding (Beaconpike)
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the committee and members for inviting me to judge your club show. Thank you to the exhibitors for allowing me to judge your dogs and taking my decisions gracefully. I was pleased to find so many dogs presented in full double coat which showed in my main winners. Overall I was happy with the quality on the day.
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Placing Critique
Broad skull on this strong masculine dog, correct bite, shown in good double coat, just preferred length of rib on first.
Woolwich and Bexley DCS Open Show
3rd Dec 2017
Judge: Nigel Merrick (Magicgem)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG1, Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Ladies Kennel Association
10th Dec 2017
Judge: Mrs Angela M Gregory (Manx)
My thanks to the LKA for their kind invitation to judge the Border terriers at this year’s championship show. My thanks go to the Stewards who assisted at the event and to you all who were very helpful and supportive. Sadly we were victims to the weather and this did have a marked impact on attendance which was a real shame but the association still managed to deliver a quality show. Thanks are also extended to the exhibiters who help support the show. Congratulations to those who did brave the inclement weather and I felt that despite the low attendance the standard of dogs offered a competitive environment. I was delighted to have seen the Border Terrier Group as having a high level of entries this year
Open - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Folkestone and Hythe DCS Open Show
4th Mar 2018
Judge: Mr Mike Blay
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Placing Critique
D. Heavier set dog than 2. liked his head and strong neck, good shoulders and straight front legs on tight feet, good rib and top line, found him in good jacket, strong racy hindquarters, moved with ease and showed plenty of drive about him. BOB and G2.
Dunstable & DCS Open Show
2nd Apr 2018
Judge: Mr Eddie Webster (Benjcroft)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Bath Championship Show
25th May 2018
Judge: Mr Ken Bartlett
My thanks to Bath Canine Society for the inviting me to judge at their show also my two stewards who kept things running smoothly.
Open - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Windsor
29th Jun 2018
Judge: Miss Sarah Dandy (Dandale)
I was pleased with the quality of both my dog and bitch line ups, all were worthy winners with several most promising youngsters in both puppy and junior classes. I do like to watch movement in profile not only does it give a good indication of conformation but also the ability to follow a horse efficiently, so essential to the fitness for purpose of this working breed. I noted a lack of angulation front and back in many which restricts reach and drive. Untidy feet with unclipped nails do somewhat spoil the overall picture when an exhibit is standing on the table and can be easily fixed. Temperaments were uniformly sound which is of great importance and I thought the dogs (and exhibitors) coped really well in the extremely hot temperatures today.
Open - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
East of England Agricultural Society
6th Jul 2018
Judge: Mr Bob Wright (Totherend)
Many thanks to the East of England Agricultural Society for the opportunity to judge my fist Championship Show and to the excellent stewards who nursed me through with efficiency and humour. I was humbled by the size of entry and the willingness of the exhibitors to travel the length and breadth of the country despite the intense heat from which we tried to protect the dogs as much as possible.
I was particularly impressed by the quality of the open classes which were peppered with exhibits worthy of a ticket but unfortunately they only gave me two. A large number of exhibits were up to size and only just spannable but thankfully many of them were also narrow. I found one kinked tail, several borderline mouths and many promising exhibits that disappointed in the width or movement of their fronts. There was also a dearth of muscle particularly on the upper thighs but there were plenty of loose thick pelts and harsh coats. I was delighted not only with my winners but many of those who came close but regretfully had to leave empty handed despite being worthy of more.
Open - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Bournemouth Canine Association
13th Aug 2018
Judge: Mrs Eileen Cole (Towden)
I would like to thank Bournemouth Canine Association for inviting me to judge the Border Terriers and their hospitality on arrival and to my very efficient stewards. I would also like to thank the exhibitors for entering their dogs and giving me the honour of going over them, most were in top condition and movement on the whole was good, coats varied quite a lot and there were a couple of level bite teeth, but I was very pleased with my final line up.
Open - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
City of Birmingham
1st Sep 2018
Judge: Mr Dave Matthews (Tojamatt)
Many thanks to City of Birmingham Canine Society for giving me the opportunity to judge this show , my first Championship show, may I also thank every exhibitor who entered the show ,and also my steward Alan Tomlinson for his help.
I enjoyed my day ,I was very pleased with the entry,I had some difficult decisions to make on the day .
The ring was of a good size and that gave the exibits the chance to get into there stride,front movement on some exibits was a little loose ,but I had some real good movers, a few low set tails are creeping in to the breed ,Iwas pleased with the condition and presentation of the exhibits ,I found some really good pelts and coats, I am pleased to say the the day passed without a cross word from any of the exibits ,I was pleased with heads and expression , some foreign expressions had been appearing in recent years.
May I again thank you all for the chance to go over your dogs , and for the way you accepted my decisions .
Open - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Suffolk KA Open Show
2nd Sep 2018
Judge: Mr Mike Blay (Longbarrow)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Richmond Championship Show
8th Sep 2018
Judge: Mrs Patsy Hollings (Gunalt)
As always at this show, everything runs smoothly and hospitality is first rate. Thank you. I really enjoyed this appointment with many quality Borders to choose from.
Open - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Sheringham & DKA Open Show
16th Sep 2018
Judge: Mr Paul Brannan (Brankell)
I would like to thank the committee and offices for their kind invitation to judge at their well run show, big thanks to penny for stewarding the ring and thank you to the exhibitors for entering and bringing your dogs for me to go over, I really enjoyed the day.
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Placing Critique
4yr old light Grizzle Dog, strong in head with well placed ears and big clean teeth. He’s well angulated both ends, ok in topline and tail set, spanned ok, coat in good order and he moved ok. RBOB
Driffield Championship Show
22nd Sep 2018
Judge: Mr Paul Wilkinson
Open - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Ashford & Faversham DCS Open Show
30th Sep 2018
Judge: Gill Tully
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG1, Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Placing Critique
I enjoyed this class and found this winner quite easily. A Border through and through from his very typical head and expression down his strong neck into a good lay of shoulders. Standing on correct bone but a tad long in feet. Good body with the typical topline of a Border. Maybe I could do with him a little shorter in loin but good quarters. Tail just in the right place and moved really well around the ring to give him BOB.
South Wales Kennel Association
5th Oct 2018
Judge: Mr Peter Bakewell
RDCC
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Placing Critique
nice size, well balanced, good outline, good head, and expression, good quarters fore and aft, well ribbed, good tail and set, good coat and pelt, moved well Res. C.C.
Gravesend & Medway Towns CS Open Show
21st Oct 2018
Judge: Anne Speake
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Midland Counties Canine Society
27th Oct 2018
Judge: Mrs. Margaret Bailey (Grindelvald)
IT WAS AN HONOUR TO JUDGE THE MIDLAND COUNTIES CS ON THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY.
ALSO MANY THANKS TO THE EXHIBITORS FOR ENTERING THEIR DOGS UNDER ME & MY STEWARDS KEPT THE RING RUNNING SMOOTHLY, WITH SUCH AN EXCELLENT ENTRY.
ALL DOGS WERE ENTIRE, 1 OR 2 DISAPPOINTING MOUTHS. I’M AMAZED THE AMOUNT OF TIT-BITS SOME OF THE EXHIBITORS GAVE THEIR DOGS, ESPECIALLY ON THE TABLE MOST WERE BEING REWARDED FOR BAD BEHAVIOUR, THE WORSE THE DOG BEHAVIED THE MORE FOOD THEY GOT. I FOUND SOME OF THEM ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO EXAMINE, MAYBE MORE RING CRAFT CLASSES WOULD HELP!
IT IS VERY PROMISING TO SEE SOME QUAILITY PUPPIES COMING THROUGH. STILL A FEW DODGY FRONTS. OVERALL THE QUALITY IS IMPROVING. PLEASED TO SEE NO AGGRESIVE BEHAVIOUR IN THE BREED, IN OR OUT OF THE RINGTODAY.
NICE TO SEE MY BOB WINNER WENT ON TO WIN THE TERRIER GROUP. I UNDERSTAND FROM THE OWNER THIS WAS HIS LAST SHOW AS THE DOG IS BEING RETIRED FROM SHOWING .A DELIGHT TO JUDGE HIM.
IT WAS A REAL PLEASURE TO JUDGE ALLTHE DOGS WHO CAME UNDER ME.
Open - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Huntingdonshire CS Open Show
10th Nov 2018
Judge: Mr R Eastall (Daedal0
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Guildford & DCS Open Show
8th Dec 2018
Judge: Mr Matt Smith (Alncroft)
Thank you to the society for the invitation to take over this appointment and to the Southern Border Terrier club for putting me forward. I always enjoy judging Borders and was pleased with the quality in this entry. Having grown up with earth working terriers I am always mindful when judging of the true original function of this breed.
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Placing Critique
4 year old grizzle dog.Strong head, good neck, would prefer slightly better shoulder, enough upperarm. Narrow enough and spannable. In full coat with ok pelt. Moved well, in the running for higher placings.
East Kent CS Open Show
3rd Feb 2019
Judge: Tan Nagrecha (Chandlimore)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Woolwich and Bexley DCA Open Show
17th Mar 2019
Judge: Mr K Starkey (Jaystar)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
National Terrier
6th Apr 2019
Judge: Mr Eddie Houston
My thanks to the Society for inviting me, to my stewards Dave and Pat who kept things moving and most especially to all the exhibitors for entering and allowing me the privilege of going over their dogs.
I was very pleased with my main winners and there was a lot of quality in the puppy classes which should augur well for the future. Temperaments were excellent, all males were entire and there were no serious mouth faults.
On the minus side there were quite a number of animals of both sexes which were up to size and front movement is a real problem throughout the age range. A few dogs were carrying too much weight and a couple could have done with carrying a bit more. There were a number of dogs lacking in muscle-ours is a working breed and an unfit dog would not be able to fulfill the job of a working terrier.
Open - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
7th Apr 2019
Judge: Mrs. Nancy Hogg (Raeburnfoot)
I would like to express my thanks to the officers, committee and members for the invitation to judge their championship show. I enjoyed it very much. Special thanks go to my two very able stewards who kept everything running smoothly for me. I appreciated it.
There was a good selection of quality dogs and bitches for me to pick from. Coats on the whole were pleasing. As was size. Temperament too apart from one blip. Some with winter noses, possibly more than I have noticed before. A few with domed skulls which makes for an untypical head. I felt that the depth of quality in the bitch classes outweighed the dogs. Both the puppy bitch classes were a joy. Some lovely pups having to go cardless. Its very encouraging and surely bodes well for the breed.
I was very happy with my main winners. It was a pleasure to award them their honours.
Thank you EABTC.
Open - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Norfolk & Norwich CS Open Show
21st Apr 2019
Judge: Mrs Norma Ellis (Normbar)
Lovely entry of quality dogs awaited me, thankyou to the exhibitors for entering.
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Placing Critique
Excels in head strong muzzle good bone, straight front and tight feet, best of coats and texture, good rear angulation, moved so well for handler.
Birmingham & District Gundog and Terrier Club Open Show
27th Apr 2019
Judge: Dogs Angela Read, Bitches Bridget Singh
Best Dog
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Chelmsford & DCS Open Show
6th May 2019
Judge: Nicola Foster (Thozow)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
National Dog Show
11th May 2019
Judge: Mrs Anne Heathcote (Saxheath)
I would like to thank the Society for giving me the opportunity to judge our breed for the first time at their 160th Anniversary show and for their hospitality. I was able to complete the judging in good time thanks to my two excellent Stewards Steph and Alan.
The quality of the entry was pleasing overall but one or two could have benefited from tidying , it is a show and you owe it to your dog to present them well , and I was unable to span a few . However , my main winners were for me the correct size and in some of the classes the decisions were very close.
Thank you for accepting my decisions so gracefully.
Open - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Class Critique
Good class with a variety of types. True movement coming and going was the deciding factor
The Southern Counties Canine Assocation
1st Jun 2019
Judge: Miss J Singh (Vandamere)
I was a delighted to receive the invitation to judge at this friendly and well run show The weather was glorious and there was a nice atmosphere around the ring.
I thoroughly enjoyed my day as I had some quality dogs to go over and this was reflected on the impressive results in the Group placings . I was thrilled to learn that the Best of Breed was awarded Terrier Group 1, my bitch CC winner was awarded Terrier Junior Group 2, the puppy gained Puppy Terrier Group 3 and the veteran was awarded Veteran Terrier Group 3. Is this a new record for group placings at one show for the breed?
The day was kept running smoothly by my two stewards Alan McKenzie and Sue Hann,
I was concerned about the number of exhibits with misplaced teeth. In total I found five exhibits each with a misplaced tooth, also two kinked tails and one exhibit with one testicle. Some exhibits were lacking in muscle tone and condition.
Open - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
The Southern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
8th Jun 2019
Judge: Mrs Jayne Gillam (Orenberg)
Many thanks to the Southern Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge at their Championship show, it was an interesting day going over the dogs and I thank the exhibitors for their good sized entry and the sporting way in which they accepted my decisions. Thanks must also go to my excellent stewards, Tina Morgan and Felicity Freer who kept me on track and everything running smoothly throughout the day.
Coats were at varying stages of growth and there was a wide variety of types, and a few with heavy shoulders and short, round oversprung ribs and poor toplines. I was quite surprised to see some faults in the entry which I wasn’t expecting, I found a young male with only one testicle descended, three with teeth out of line, one whose mouth didn’t close correctly and two kinked tails.
I judged the entry as I saw the dogs on the day, and as always I was looking for a dog which excels in breed type, fits the standard and appears capable of doing a day’s work. I value all the essentials required in a working dog and also those who have that extra something as a show dog. I was pleased with my winners and look forward to watching show careers with interest.
Open - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Blackpool & District Canine Society
23rd Jun 2019
Judge: Mr S A Mcpherson
My thanks go to Blackpool & District Canine Society for the invitation to judge their show, my very efficient stewards and to the exhibitors for their wonderful entry, topping the Terrier Group by quite a margin!
It was a good quality entry, all the way through, especially in the younger classes, Junior bitch being quite exceptional, which bodes well, for the future!
I thought the line ups, for the CCs, were excellent, all, for me, fitting the Standard well, good for size, lithe bodied, easily spanned and with a good length of stride.
Only a very few were difficult to span.
As for points of concern, a number with very deep stops, often with a rounder eye, which gives a rather untypical expression, more reminiscent of the Asian short clawed Otter, rather than the English River Otter.
Forehand construction, as ever, is the main area for concern, correct shoulder and upper arm being the most difficult thing to breed for and attain. A correct forehand is a joy to watch, on the move, especially if they have the rear angulation to match, giving totally balanced, efficient, ground covering movement, but get it wrong and the movement is a bit like a “ bike with square wheels! “ in profile! I’m well aware it’s possible to win, at the highest levels, with the latter, but it doesn’t make it correct, when the Standard asks for the soundness to follow a horse, which, obviously, would require a good length of stride.
A few dogs weren’t too keen on the bandage on my hand, covering up the aftermath of an unfortunate trip up, on gravel, none were unduly penalised.
Open - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Windsor Championship Show
27th Jun 2019
Judge: Mrs Jena Tuck (Nettleby)
My thanks to the Society for inviting me, to my two very able stewards who kept everything moving smoothly, and to the exhibitors for giving me the privilege of going over their dogs. I was delighted by my winners, and by the overall quality of the entry.
Open - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
East of England Agricultural Society Open Show
4th Jul 2019
Judge: Mrs V Atkinson (Raedwulf)
I so much enjoyed my day judging the inaugural Open Show. Thank you to Mrs Pat Dufty and the Committee for inviting me to judge, it was an honour. I was assisted expertly by the wonderful Avis and Preston Haffenden to whom I am very grateful. Thank you most of all to my Exhibitors who allowed me the privilege of going over their dogs and for the sporting manner in which my decisions were taken.
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Placing Critique
A lovely lighter grizzle dog similar to one and another that could easily do a days work. Good head with correct bite. Level top line and good length of body. Spannable and in good coat. This dog has slightly more bone than my winner but has plenty of merits with good rear angulation affording him nice movement and drive. I just preferred the overall size of my winner.
Sheringham & District Kennel Association Open Show
22nd Sep 2019
Judge: Mr R Wright (Borderexpress)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Placing Critique
5 Y/O grizzle dog in full coat today, strong in the head and nicely placed ears. Shows a nice length of neck into a nice clean shoulder, liked his tail set and also his rear construction showing lovely angulation in the stack and also on the move.
Great Yarmouth, Gorleston & District Canine Society Open Show
29th Sep 2019
Judge: Anne Speake
I’d like to thank the society for asking me to judge at this their first premier open show, and the lovely hospitality received. Thanks also to my stewards Sue and Alison who kept the ring running smoothly. Thank you to all the exhibitors for the privilege of judging your dogs.
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Placing Critique
lovely strong masculine head on this 5 half year g/t, with a broad skull, short strong muzzle, dark eye with the desired keen expression. Straight front leading in to good shoulders, with ribs well back, strong loin. Shown today in a full coat, with the desired thick skin and a loose pelt. Moved soundly RBOB
Beckenham Canine Association Open Show
6th Oct 2019
Judge: Cara Davani (Kebulak)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Midland Counties Championship Show
24th Oct 2019
Judge: Mr Stuart Plane
Open - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Boston & DCS Championship Show
12th Jan 2020
Judge: Mrs P. Clark (Gameway)
This was my last judging appointment so thank you to all who entered under me today. I thoroughly enjoyed going over some very nice dogs. I would also like to thank my stewards Linda and Natalie who kept the ring running smoothly.
I was very happy to see my BOB take Group 4 and my BP Puppy Group 2.
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Placing Critique
Difficult decision between first and second as different types. This boy has an attractive head and was in slightly better coat. He was deeper in chest and a bit shorter in rib. I preferred the overall balance of the winner but this one also very nice dog.
Crufts
8th Mar 2020
Judge: Mr Simon Jackson (Clipstone)
Firstly, I would like to thank the Kennel Club for allowing me the honour of judging this Border Terrier Centenary year. I also thank my excellent stewards for keeping me on track and to everybody who gave me such a fantastic entry, both in numbers and quality across all classes. To be blunt, I don't think I have ever seen and enjoyed such a very high quality entry before. Unfortunately many good exhibits went home unrewarded. Several classes the placed exhibits could have all stood in first place. I really was splitting hairs. I can honestly say that I really enjoyed myself and hope everybody else did too. I'd also like to thank Joyce Martin and my son, Laurence Jackson, for the excellent photographs which has made the writing of this critique so much easier. I understand Laurence also live-streamed the CC's and BOB – technology far above me – but thanks!
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Placing Critique
Another close decision, making me work hard. Classic Border head. Correct intelligent expression. Good front. Slightly but correct fuller coat. Strong in quarters.
Class Critique
A really enjoyable class to judge. The standard was consistent throughout the class.
Southern Counties Canine Association
27th Jun 2021
Judge: Mr Kevin Green (Terabyte)
I would like to thank all the Officers and Committee of the Southern Counties Canine Association for inviting me to judge their show for Border Terriers. It was my first judging appointment for a CH Show and I was very pleased with my entry also I would like to thank all the exhibitors who entered and for allowing me to go over their dogs. They all showed and behaved very well. Last but not least I would like to thank my steward who did an excellent job keeping everything flowing very well.
Veteran - Dog or Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Bath Canine Society
1st Aug 2021
Judge: Mr T Ball
Best Dog
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Placing Critique
7 yr old who was so good to over and shown in first class order. Neck of moderate length, firm topline, good depth to chest, ribcage extending well back, strong loin, correct croup and tail just right for set and carriage. Most attractive head and expression with moderate breadth of skull, very nice eye and ear, short strong muzzle and correct dentition. He stands straight in front but is perhaps just a tad broader in chest than the ideal, small feet with very good pads and firm rear with good turn of stifle. Moving so well in profile and when going away and good enough when coming at you. Harsh jacket with nice thickness to pelt. Best Dog.
Paignton Championship Show
7th Aug 2021
Judge: Mr B Aubrey
I only found 1 mouth fault and that was in the bitches, so i won't be mentioning teeth except some could have been cleaner and please watch movement there were some iffy ones here today.
Open - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Bournemouth Championship Show
16th Aug 2021
Judge: Mr J Horswell
I very much enjoyed tackling this entry and found the breed to be in pretty good shape. Quite a relaxed and friendly atmosphere I thought. I did take coats into account, there were quite a lot who were rather naked on the day and as a result went further down the line that they might otherwise have done – you have to judge what you can see, and a good coat is important in a working terrier.
Open - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Class Critique
This was a very competitive class.
Driffield Championship Dog Show
28th Aug 2021
Judge: Mrs Linda Coleman (Hartswelin)
I was extremely pleased with my quality entry on this my first occasion awarding C.C.'s in the breed and thrilled to see my B.O.B. go 2nd in the group.
I will not mention teeth and bites in my individual critiques as apart from three which were level all exhibits possessed good strong teeth with excellent bites.Very few animals were difficult to span but far too many bitches in the later classes carried too much condition!
As in many other judges comments over the last few years fronts are still a big problem, if a Border does not have a correctly angled upper arm and shoulder it will not be able to follow a horse all day however well angled the hindquarters might be. A lot of dogs feet were not as small and tight as I would like but this may be due to lack of suitable excercise over the extended lockdowns. On the plus side nearly all were presented in double coat.
It was a very tight decision for me for B.O.B. and it could have gone either way but a choice had to be made so the dog won on being more an ideal size.
Open - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Sheringham & District KA Open Show
19th Sep 2021
Judge: Mr M. Atkinson (Raedwulf)
I would like to start with thanks to the Sheringham and District Kennel Association committee for a well run show and excellent hospitality. Thanks also to my steward, Paul, who ensured the smooth running of the ring.
Veteran - Dog or Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Placing Critique
Grizzle and tan dog presented in good coat with thick pelt, up to size, plenty of bone, strong head and correct bite. Slightly deep in chest but still spannable, not quite as balanced and front movement not as positive as 1, strong rear movement with loads of drive very capable of doing a days work.
Ladies Kennel Association
11th Dec 2021
Judge: Mrs Beverley Barber (Alcumlow)
Thank you to everyone who entered their dogs for me to judge. I was pleased with my entry and very pleased that LKA took place in light of the current Covid19 situation. I must admit it was very challenging to judge properly whilst wearing a facemask all day in this indoor venue! I was very pleased with my principle winners. Some of the younger classes were not so good maybe with maturity the exhibits will probably change places many times. My principle of judging is always good sound movement, capable of following a horse, this requires good conformation. A well laid shoulder and a properly angulated rear allows a good free stride . Some dogs were too narrow and so swinging their fronts from side to side, and some were great standing but fell apart on the move, running downhill or rear out of line with front were common faults. Heads were very varied, some very exaggerated or with untypical expression. Bites were mostly okay although I did find misaligned jaws and some had small or uneven sized teeth. Coats were hit and miss but pelts were mostly good and all were spannable, although some were round in rib. But remember you always take the best dog home.
Veteran - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Placing Critique
Another lovely well put together dog. Excellent shape and type. Good otter like head with keen expression. Moved well.
Class Critique
Four lovely veterans!
Boston & District Canine Society Championship Show
9th Jan 2022
Judge: Professor A S Milton (Baillieswells)
Veteran - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
East Kent Canine Society Open Show
6th Feb 2022
Judge: Alexandra Witmond (Tiltser)
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Crufts
11th Mar 2022
Judge: Mrs. Margaret Curtis (Matamba)
Crufts has always been a memorable experience for me, from sitting ringside to winning top honours in this breed, and to retire from judging with my last appointment being Crufts was a special occasion. Many thanks to all the exhibitors for the entry of 233 dogs making 257 entries with 28 absentees.
It was a long day and with only one steward for almost all of the classes my sincere thanks must go to Robyn Burnett. Plus a special thanks to Judy Carr for stepping in to help Robyn in those last big classes to help us finish just in time to get the BOB to the Group. Also to Joyce Martin the photographer who worked hard throughout the day to get those special pictures, thank you. I enjoyed my day judging but found some of the classes quite challenging.
I was pleased with the lineup and my principal winners, but a little disappointed with what I was finding when the dogs came to the table. The standard reads “Head like that of an otter moderately broad in skull and small ears dropping close to cheek” but some were so untypical of our breed with narrow skulls, weak jaws and small teeth, with ears that were too big and standing away from the cheek.
In every class there were some that just could not be spanned - being too deep in the chest and strong in the rib. Movement was better behind than in front. Finding dogs with a short upper arm, this not only restricts the movement but when standing almost gives a Fox Terrier type front which I was seeing, to start accepting these deviations as acceptable would be a sad day for our breed as we know it.
General condition of the dogs was good, jackets came in all stages mostly acceptable with some good thick pelts. One problem I found today was the baiting of dogs on the table. In some cases it made it hard going for dogs and judge - no need to top and tail and bait all at the same time - personally I just needed the dogs to stand still.
Veteran - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Placing Critique
Overall picture a true border for type. Strong head and jaw, in full harsh jacket today with good undercoat but still seeing a good topline, thick pelt enough bone and well padded feet. Moved around the ring well.
The East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
18th Apr 2022
Judge: Mr M. Hollingsbee (Otterwood)
I would like to thank the Committee of the Club for entrusting me to judge this
show. Due to my age I have decided that this will be my last appointment at this
level. I would like to thank my able stewards Sarah Pateman and Kay Tuffin for
keeping me in order and ensuring a smooth running of the show. All of the
Committee worked very hard and I thank them.
Having said that, what a lovely standard of dogs were placed before me. Overall
coats were excellent and I did not detect one bad mouth. The only criticism I have is
that a few exhibits did not have the feet and nails trimmed.
Veteran - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Placing Critique
An 8 year old grizzle dog I have competed against many times. A good example of his breed.
WELKS
25th Apr 2022
Judge: Mr S A Mcpherson (Brumberhill))
Thank you to the WELKS committee for the invitation to judge their show and to my stewards, who did a sterling job, keeping everything moving, to get through the entry.
Wasn’t sure what to expect, being on a Monday, in the current financial climate, so was delighted to receive an entry of 126 dogs, making 181 entries, topping the Terrier Group, by quite a margin. Thank you to those exhibitors, for bringing their dogs, and wanting my opinion. There were very few I’d actually judged before, having last judged at Blackpool ’19.
We were blessed with a lovely sunny day, and a huge double sized ring, giving everyone full chance to show their dogs to full advantage.
I felt it was a high quality entry, especially the bitches, where, I felt, my final bitch challenge line up was one of the best I’ve judged. There were a number of bitches, both there, and in the placings, I have no doubt will gain their crowns, given a fair chance.
Main points of concern, as last time I judged, at Blackpool ’19, are still deep stops, with a rounder eye, giving an untypical expression. A few, with this problem, also had tighter, untidy bites, as they were very short in muzzle.
A few knobbly tails, some too long, carried high, but most were ok and well carried.
On the whole, I thought movement had improved, although still a few high steppers, due to incorrect shoulder and upper arm. Toplines were good, on most. Presentation, on the whole, was good, as most were in good coat, or evidence of texture.
Veteran - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Herts & Essex Border CS Open Show
15th May 2022
Judge: Mrs Felicity Snook (Pitcombe)
Open /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Windsor Championship Dog Show
1st Jul 2022
Judge: Mr David G Winsley (Davmar)
I last judged the breed in 2017 so most of the dogs were new to me. I felt that the breed is losing that ‘ otter head’ appearance, fore-faces appearing to be too long. Poor front construction in many was a deciding factor in my placing, our ring didn’t help, but the conditions were the same for everyone.
Best Veteran
Name at show: TVG2, Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Veteran - Dog or Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Placing Critique
Masculine boy in first class condition, he has a nice head with a good expression. Maybe carrying a touch too much body, good front & well made hindquarters. Correct tailset, in good coat with plenty of pelt. Moved soundly both ways. BV. Nice to see him take 2nd in a good Terrier Veteran group.
East of England
9th Jul 2022
Judge: Mr Bob Blackley (Vaevictus)
Veteran - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Paignton Championship Show
6th Aug 2022
Judge: Mr Graham Pickering (Picer)
It was an honour to be asked to judge at Paignton & District Fanciers Association. My thanks go to the officers and committee for their kind invitation to judge Border Terriers and their excellent hospitality. I had a lovely day at this well organised show and would like to also thank the stewards, Helen & Norma, for keeping me on track and in order. The weather was exceptionally hot and although I do like to judge outside, I am sure exhibitors, and their dogs were grateful for the shade and cool that being inside gave us.
Although I did not have a huge entry, I was fortunate to have some real quality dogs entered and had some very hard decisions to make, however, at the end of judging I was delighted with my winners. On the downside, I did find some mouths that were not as they should be and some dogs who were deep in chest and therefore difficult to span. However, the most disappointing element was the lack of detail that some exhibitors pay to feet. The standard states that feet should be ‘small with thick pads’, however, quite a few exhibits had untidy feet with long nails. Although this seems minor point, long hair around the feet detracts from the overall look of the Border Terrier.
I was disappointed that I could not stay to watch the group, but unfortunately, I had to leave due to other commitments. I was delighted that all my top winners were shortlisted in the group and very pleased that my Special Beginner winner went Group 1 and the Best Puppy winner went Group 3.
Veteran - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Placing Critique
Another nice dog to judge, in excellent order for his age. Good head, keen dark eye and expression, correctly placed ears. Good length of neck, good shoulders, and straight front. Just right for bone and still easily spannable. Moved out well. Shown in full coat today.
Bournemouth Championship Show
13th Aug 2022
Judge: Mr. David Matthews (Tojamatt)
Many thanks to Bournemouth Canine Association for asking me to judge, and also thanks to my two more than able stewards. It was a really hot day topping 35 degrees C, if I had entered I wouldnt have attened so I understand perfectly why we had quite a few absentees, and a outbreak of covid from a previous show, added to this ,many thanks to everyone who entered. I had some really nice examples of the breed to go over, and some hard decisions. The tent provided us with some much needed shade, and the dogs behaved very well and coped with the heat admirably. I had a couple of dogs not move as well as I know they can so gave them another opportunity to move again, and they put in a much better performance .The dogs were all presented in good order, clean teeth, short nails and tidy coats. A few coats were outstanding, harsh and dense, among the best I’ve come across.
Veteran - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
London and Home Counties Terrier Club Open Show
4th Sep 2022
Judge: Mr Thomas West (Tomlyndon)
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Sheringham & District KA Open Show
18th Sep 2022
Judge: Mr Tan Nagrecha (Chandlimore)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Great Yarmouth Gorleston & District Canine Society Premier Open Show
25th Sep 2022
Judge: Mr Peter Armstrong (Atron)
My sincere thanks go firstly, to the Committee for inviting me to judge at their Premier Show, at which the Border Terrier classes were also being kindly supported by the East Anglia Border Terrier Club. Secondly to the exhibitors for such a marvellous entry and for giving me the opportunity of going over their dogs and last, but not least, to my Steward, Karen Bridge, for her invaluable assistance in keeping the ring running smoothly. Movement today was sometimes difficult to assess, especially with the youngsters, as the ring surface was full of delicious smells both from the horses and the previous days dog show.
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Norwich & Norfolk CS Open Show
4th Oct 2022
Judge: Barry Blunden
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Midland Counties Canine Society
30th Oct 2022
Judge: Mr Alan Small (Bethane)
I thoroughly enjoyed my day judging the Border Teriers at Midland Counties Champ. Show. Thanks to the Officers & Committee for the invite & especially to the exhibitors who presented me with such a wonderful entry of 230 from 174 dogs. It was a quality entry overall and I was particuarly impressed with the quality of the young stock which augers well for the breed. There's no Puppy or Veteran Groups at the Midland, which is a pity because I feel both would have done well. Must not be too greedy, as it was nice to see my BOB, Ch. Otterbobs Tolson top the Terrier Group and my Best Special Beginners, Thistlemead Sundance, take her respective Group as well.....Well done.
Special thanks to my Ring Stewards, Penny Lloyd & Gavin Argyle, who kept things moving along nicely. Border Terriers are dear to my heart having owned & bred them over a number of years. Thanks again for such a wonderful entry, I enjoyed your dogs and a nice atmosphere prevailed.
Best Veteran
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Open - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Veteran - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
West of England Ladies Kennel Society
27th Apr 2023
Judge: Mr Mark Walshaw (Janmark)
Many thanks to the officers and committee for the invitation to judge at WELKS, it was quite a few years ago now, as I was due to judge them at the beginning of lockdown. Due to the heavy rain that had fallen over the preceding days, all judging was inside. It was slightly draughty, but we were allocated a double ring, so plenty of space, to see the exhibits stride out. I must thank the two stewards Lynn Jones and Celia Vines who kept the ring flowing beautifully and the exhibitors for making prompt appearances, we did well for time, starting approx. 0930 and finishing around 14:45. I thank all exhibitors for a wonderful entry (123 dogs making 172 entries} for a Thursday in Malvern and appreciate their time and expense for entering under me. There was plenty of quality to choose from and I was happy with my final decisions. Dentition was very good and a pleasure to judge dogs with clean teeth. I did find muscle tone to be poor/average in a lot of the exhibits, which must be one of the key areas for any working terrier. Jackets were mixed as was movement.
Veteran - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Great Yarmouth Gorleston & District Canine Society Premier Open Show
8th May 2023
Judge: Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale)
I would like to thank the officers and committee of this well-run show for their kind invitation to judge. I was delighted with the super dogs that I had the pleasure of judging, all a real credit to you. A huge thank you to the exhibitors for the honour of your lovely dogs. A huge thank you to my 2 very efficient stewards, who also had a very long day, the show could not go on without you, so thank you.
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Placing Critique
Grizzle dog, 9 years of age, and looking in fine fettle, perhaps carrying a touch more condition today. A lovely shape in profile, liked his overall size, having super balance and proportions. Handsome masculine head, width to the back skull, short strong muzzle, and dark eyes. Neck flowing seamlessly into a firm, level topline to a well set on tail. Nicely boned limbs with small neat feet. Good width to his quarters, which he used to drive around the ring, not quite as tidy in his front action as winner. Shown with a good harsh jacket.
Sheringham & District KA Premier Open Show
17th Sep 2023
Judge: Mr Darren Clarke (Peluche)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
Great Yarmouth Gorleston & District Canine Society Premier Open Show
23rd Sep 2023
Judge: Steph Collis (Ridlington)
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM
