Show Placings
Leeds Championship Show
26th Jul 2014
Judge: Mr Ernie L Hill
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica
Northern Counties Sporting Terrier Association
21st Sep 2014
Judge: Miss Bridget Singh (Borderbridge)
Thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge your show. Special thanks to my steward Bob for his help on this, my first judging appointment. I thoroughly enjoyed the day and was very pleased with my entry. The dogs were all of good quality making my decisions hard on the day. Many could easily swap places another day. I found all males entire and all mouths and bites were correct. I was very pleased to see my winner go RBPIS and make the cut in the main group.
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica
Placing Critique
8 month old grizzle bitch. Narrow with good length of body. Strong but feminine head. Good reach of neck. Moved well once settled.
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Championship Show
27th Sep 2014
Judge: Mr Frank Nicholls (Halcus)
My grateful thanks to the committee and officers for their brilliant hospitality and to stewards Doreen Rushby and Graham Richardson for their hard work and attempts at keeping me out of trouble. An excellent entry with real quality present in both dogs and bitches. Unfortunately, at the risk of sounding like a stuck record, front movement was a real problem in quite a few exhibits, not I might add in the top winners, but unfortunately occasional compromises had to be made in this respect in some classes when filling some of the lower placings.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica
Novice - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica
Placing Critique
Built on narrow lines, good front and shoulders, nice angles front and back, good coat, moved ok.
Liverpool Terrier Club Open Show
5th Oct 2014
Judge: Jane Moreton-Shaw (Fehmarn)
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica
Placing Critique
Lovely feminine 9 month old grizzle bitch, who moved well. Narrow body lines making her easy to span. Would like a little more length of rib. In good coat.
Grantham & District Canine Society
18th Oct 2014
Judge: Mr K. Green (Terabyte)
Puppy /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Picer Angelica
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
16th Nov 2014
Judge: Miss Tracy Peacock (Ragatam)
I would like to thank the committee for the judging appointment and the two stewards, Jem Thomas and Margaret Davies. I enjoyed my day very much. Thanks to the exhibitors for an excellent entry. I was pleased with my principle winners. Some dogs were penalised today for lack of coat, I know coats will grow back. Movement in some exhibits left a lot to be desired.
Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica
Novice - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Picer Angelica
Southport and Birkdale Open Show
30th Nov 2014
Judge: Mrs Elizabeth Barrett (Howthwaite)
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica
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 - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Picer Angelica
Heywood & Radliffe Canine Society Open Show
4th Jan 2015
Judge: Patsy Hollins (Gunalt)
Best Puppy
Name at show: PG1, Picer Angelica
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica
Manchester Championship Show
15th Jan 2015
Judge: Miss Anita Harrison (Iacheslei)
This was my first Championship Show appointment and I would like to thank the Society for the invitation and generous hospitality. Thanks also to my stewards Brian Attwood and Anne Speake who did a sterling job keeping the good sized, well appointed ring running smoothly throughout the day. Thanks also to the exhibitors for allowing me to go over some very high quality dogs. Generally the standard was good with the majority of exhibits showing and moving well. I was concerned by the number of short rounded ribs I found, especially in the bitch classes. There were several noses lacking pigment, some very long thin tails, and I found a few broken or out of line teeth. Coats were at various stages and some otherwise good dogs had to be penalised for lack of coat in the stronger classes. Whereas others with little coat made it into the line up on overall quality. I was very pleased with my main winners, and thank the exhibitors for accepting my decisions in a sporting manner.
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica
Placing Critique
11 month old grizzle bitch with good bone and length of rib, up to size, not quite the head of my winner, moved well both ways, well handled but rather short of coat.
Lichfield Canine Society Open Show
24th Jan 2015
Judge: Tim Bell (Kaitak)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Picer Angelica
Best Puppy
Name at show: Picer Angelica
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
31st Jan 2015
Judge: Miss Claire Tutin (Riseburn)
I would like to thank the officers and committee for their invitation to judge their open show, and their warm welcome and hospitality. I would also like to thank my two efficient stewards on the day, Ian Hopper and John Thomas.
The entry was very pleasing but there were quite a few absentees on the day, especially the dog classes. However I enjoyed my day and was pleased with all my class winners, making a very satisfactory final line up, including some promising puppies, with some difficult decisions to be made. I found one bad mouth and one kinked tail.
Junior - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Picer Angelica
St Helens & District Canine Society
21st Feb 2015
Judge: Mr Robin Searle
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica
Ashton-In-Makerfield Canine Society Open Show
28th Feb 2015
Judge: Jane Howarth (Arkview)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Picer Angelica
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica
Craven Canine Society Open Show
1st Mar 2015
Judge: Mr M Armstrong (Bitcon)
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
21st Mar 2015
Judge: Karen S Stockley (Foxfactor)
I would like to thank the Officers and Committee for the judging appointment and for their hospitality on the day, the lovely gifts, also my stewards Alison and Callie and not least the competitors for a lovely entry and for allowing me the opportunity to go over their dogs. I was pleased with my final line ups, some close decisions particularly in the two hotly contested Junior classes where all the placed dogs and bitches could change places on another day. I felt my top winners all met the breed standard in that they would be capable of getting to ground and have the strength and stamina to do a good days work if called upon. There were a few with acceptable level bites, all tails were good, one or two could have been a little cleaner, some that would have benefitted from better coat tidying and presentation and surprisingly one with undescended testicles. However I felt that I was presented with some good representatives of the breed to have the pleasure to go over.
Junior - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Picer Angelica
Retford Canine Society Open Show
22nd Mar 2015
Judge: Matt Smith (Alncroft)
Junior /
Reserve
Name at show: Picer Angelica
National Terrier
4th Apr 2015
Judge: Mr W Shorthose (Cundytyke)
Overall, I felt there was reasonable quality in those forward. Some exhibitors continue to have their dogs underfed and/or carrying little muscle, both to the detriment of a terrier expected to put in a day’s work. There were a number of untypical heads – lacking width to the skull and strength to the muzzle. Please keep in mind the shape of an otter’s skull.
I was very pleased with my top winners and extend my thanks to all the exhibitors.
Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg
The Joint Border Terrier Clubs' Championship Show
3rd May 2015
Judge: Miss Julie Price (Oxcroft)
I would like to thank the Midland Border Terrier Club committee for the opportunity to judge this year’s Joint club show. Many thanks to my two ring stewards Bob and Liz Wright for the smooth running of the ring and the cups of coffee. It was an experience to go over so many dogs of different types; this made my job difficult at times, as each one had different attributes to the next. A few classes I found very hard to decide who my winners would be for this reason. Is the breed getting better or worse? I do not think I am the first to mention that there are too many foreign heads and plain faces with no expression. The breed standard states “a head like that of an otter” and “essentially a working terrier”. Confirmation and movement, I think has improved a little, but the heads and strength of the dogs has declined. When I looked at some of the dogs, I liked them but then had to remind myself that they where dogs not bitches. Thank you to all exhibitors for letting me go over your dogs and the gracious way most of you accepted my decisions.
Junior - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg
Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg
Placing Critique
Best in this class for a balanced outline and type, coat not at its best.
National Dog Show
9th May 2015
Judge: Mr John Dace (Cassacane)
I must begin by saying a very sincere thanks to the Kennel Club and the officers and committee of the Birmingham Dog Show Society Ltd for giving me this most prestigious appointment to award Challenge Certificates for the first time.
Also again sincere thanks to the exhibitors for their splendid entry and acceptance of my decisions on the day, and to my very efficient Stewards who ensured that classes moved along which helped in a timely finish.
On reflection of the exhibits I found that teeth and mouths were very good on the whole, feet were variable as was movement. Temperaments were good. All dogs were entire. My main concerns were in the condition of some exhibits who could have been fitter and harder in muscle tone but where has the consistent “head like that of an otter” gone? The variance in head shape and therefore expression was quite evident. I was pleased with my final awards and again many thanks to everyone for making this one of my most memorable days.
The depth of quality particularly in the bitches bodes well for the breed in the future but as already mentioned concentration on heads to achieve the “head like that of an otter” should be one of the paramount objectives.
Junior - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg
Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg
Honley AS Open Show
13th Jun 2015
Judge: Mr P Richardson
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg
Cheshire County Show
23rd Jun 2015
Judge: Mr M Walshaw (Janmark)
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg
Blackpool & District Canine Society
26th Jun 2015
Judge: Mr. Ian Higham (Comberdown)
I had been looking forward immensely to judging my first UK championship show. I sincerely thank the Blackpool and District Canine Society for the invite and also thank my two friendly, competent and helpful stewards, Mandy and Robert Geary for keeping everything right.
I would also give my deepest gratitude to those who exhibited under me for trusting my knowledge of the breed and my integrity to judge without fear or favour and further thank them for following my lead to stay in the outside ring through the numerous showers that were on and off all day. I feel privileged that you brought your dogs to me for my opinion.
As usual I was looking for Borders that had all the good breed type points as laid out in our standard, combined with correct physical construction to be able to cover the ground well.
I had no dirty or smelly dogs and only two or three of them could have done with having their teeth brushed so I can commend you all for that. I had only one dog that was slightly undershot and I found no tail deformities at all, which is excellent.
I found a variety of movement problems. But it has to be said that in general, movement seemed to have improved since I last judged the breed. I noticed a few more Borders with lighter colouring to their noses since I last judged, but, as instructed by our standard, I treated this as not a serious fault.
As often heard said, the term “on the day” always applies. I had to give my awards to the dogs that stood out on this day. So for those who may be a little disappointed, remember that on another occasion your dog could well have a better coat stage, move a little more positively or be more “on its toes.” Do not be disheartened and enjoy your showing and your dogs!
Junior - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg
Derbyshire County Show
28th Jun 2015
Judge: Mrs Jane Morton-Shaw (Fehmarn)
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg
Goosnargh and Longridge Agricultural Society Open Show
12th Jul 2015
Judge: Mr Mark Walshaw (Janmark)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG4, Picer Angelica to Nottorg
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg
The Northern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
18th Jul 2015
Judge: Mrs Hilary Gilpin (Otterbobs)
Thank you to the officers, committee and members for voting for me to judge their Championship show 2015.
My stewards were just perfect, even the couple of birds flying around enjoyed the day.
As you know it's all too easy to judge from the ringside but when you are in the ring judging dogs of varying sizes, heads, coats etc, I felt I did the best I could with the exhibits shown.
All dogs were entire, mouths were correct and teeth were of good size and clean apart from one level bite which is acceptable.
Movement needs to be improved front and rear, muscle tone was lacking in quite a few, presentation on some was dreadful, two dogs needed feeding up, but the main winners were of good standing.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg
Leek & District Show Society Open Show
25th Jul 2015
Judge: Stephen Randall-Goodwin (Lanola)
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg
The Midland Border Terrier Club Championship Show
2nd Aug 2015
Judge: Mrs Jayne Gillam & Mr Mick Rushby
*Dogs*
What a pleasure it was to be invited to judge the males at the Midland BTC Championship show on 2nd August 2015, and thanks to the exhibitors for giving me such a good entry of males to go over. Thanks must also go to my stewards Chris Wallace and Margaret Davies who did a great job, making sure everything ran smoothly. It was interesting to be judging alongside my Co-judge Mick Rushby who I felt has similar views to how I interpret the Breed Standard and when it came to choosing Best of Breed, I appreciated the good qualities of his bitch CC winner and after a thorough deliberation we jointly decided that my Dog CC winner had the edge, and awarded him Best of Breed. Although I didn’t judge the bitches, from the ringside they did look a much more even entry than the males, which were quite mixed, but I was very happy with my main winners with several males who I felt were champion standard, my eventual CC winner stood away from the rest but I had a few contenders for the Reserve CC whom I really liked. No matter what time of year I judge there is always a percentage of exhibits out of coat, I am not normally too hung up on that, as coat is a transient thing and if there is evidence of a harsh coat and thick pelt, movement is good and the dog is well constructed I don’t penalize them too much, but when you get a dog before you with good construction, good movement and a fabulous coat, they really have the edge and stand out. Having said that and not wanting to sound as old as Methuselah, I really feel the correct Border coat is in decline, you rarely find the really good, harsh, dense wiry coats and pelts you did in the past, and is an important element to give the breed, type and is a requirement in the Breed Standard. The fashion for several years has been to show dogs with little coat, with all the undercoat scraped out to reveal a sleek outline. Thankfully not all exhibitors do this, and it was good to see some with decent coats, but judging by some of the poor toplines, and profiles on Sunday, I really think exhibitors should be thinking of leaving some undercoat in, and keep a good depth of coat, as it creates a more finished, Border Terrier look, rather than a thin skinned whippet look. Ultimately good coats and pelts need to be bred for. When I am judging, I tend to look at the overall dog, I never pick out one thing and allow it to seduce me into thinking it’s a good Border Terrier, the whole dog has to be balanced and fit for function, display good breed type and have the ability to follow a horse, moving with economy with long low strides. I don’t go in for extremes or exaggerations either, or a dog which looks like a caricature of a Border Terrier, because the breed standard doesn’t allow for that. I do like ring presence, clean dogs with good presentation and showmanship, a working dog can still have all that and it is a show after all, but it has to be a good Border Terrier first and foremost.
Yearling - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg
Special Challenge - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg
Placing Critique
novice bitch in good order, a little erratic in movement, stood res in yearling
Bakewell Show
5th Aug 2015
Judge: Tom Mather (Barklots)
Special Yearling /
Reserve
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg
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 - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Darlington
18th Sep 2015
Judge: Mrs. Margaret Curtis (Matamba)
Many thanks go to the exhibitors today for their support as terrier day at Darlington Ch Show is always on a Friday and this can be difficult for some coming on a working day.
Thanks go to my two good friends Alf and Carol Wood who were my stewards today and kept everyone informed class by class, keeping everything running smoothly.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Placing Critique
Very typical bitch with a good otter head
and expression and a good strong jaw. Well balanced overall, nice length of neck and right amount of bone, good jacket and pelt and a very sound mover.
Driffield Agricultural Society
3rd Oct 2015
Judge: Miss Jean Singh
Many thanks to my two efficient stewards who kept the proceedings running smoothly. On the day I was surprised to find 4 level mouths, although a level mouth is acceptable in the standard, a scissor bite is preferable. Some exhibits could have been shown in a fitter condition and have their long nails clipped.
Yearling - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Placing Critique
larger made than my winner however I was still able to span her. Her coat was good with a thick pelt. She has a nice head with a strong muzzle. Movement was sound.
The Border Terrier Club Open Show
17th Oct 2015
Judge: Mrs. Joyce Martin (Merumhor)
I would like to thank the Border terrier Club for the invitation to judge at the Open Show at Low Hesket. It was an honour and privilege to be offered this appointment. I was delighted with the super entry of 96 dogs making a total entry of 132 and appreciate the turnout of so many fine dogs on the day and the sporting way my decisions were taken. Thank you to my ring stewards Ken McKenzie and Dave Hodgson for keeping everything running smoothly for me. Also thank you to the committee for their hospitality and to Jane Shaw for providing a lovely lunch which I enjoyed very much.
Special Beginners - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Placing Critique
19 month old g/t bitch who has a pleasing head with strong muzzle and dark ears close to cheek. Nice length of body with racy hindquarters and small feet and liked her for size. She has a good harsh double coat and plenty pliable pelt. She moved well.
Wigan & DCS Open Show
1st Nov 2015
Judge: Mr Robert F Taylor (Foxthorn)
Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
The Sporting Terrier Association of Yorkshire Open Show
8th Nov 2015
Judge: Mrs Tina Jones (Otterholme)
My thanks go to the committee for the invite to judge at this well run show, also grateful thanks go to the exhibitors for allowing me to go over their dogs and the sporting manner that they accepted my decisions.
I was pleased to see overall nice typical heads. The majority of dogs were presented in a proper tweedy jacket with plenty of pelt; this is not just pleasing to see but a necessity for a working terrier. Just one level bite which is permissible, concerning was wide fronts which seemed to be the rule rather than the exception, some I had difficulty in spanning, which had a bearing on my placements.
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Placing Critique
presented in good order, built on the right lines , larger than one but easily spannable, nice flat rib, moved well
Hyde and District Canine Association
15th Nov 2015
Judge: Mr John Thomas (Blaisdon)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Stockport Canine Society Open Show
29th Nov 2015
Judge: Mr G Scobell (Samoravich)
Yearling /
First Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Otley Canine Society Open Show
6th Dec 2015
Judge: Julien Barney (Romaunt)
Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
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 - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Placing Critique
a slightly bigger but very typical bitch, nice head, expression and mouth. Good Jacket and pelt, easily spanned, balanced body proportions, moved soundly.
Good Citizen - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Placing Critique
3rd in YB
Heywood and Radcliffe Canine Society Open Show
3rd Jan 2016
Judge: Mr H Ogden (Beauview)
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Litchfield Canine Society Open Show
23rd Jan 2016
Judge: Nigel Merrick (Magicgem)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Ashton under Lyne & District Kennel Association Open Show
24th Jan 2016
Judge: Mr T Nagrecha
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
30th Jan 2016
Judge: Mrs. Tracy Butler (Ycart)
I would like to thank the officers and committee for inviting me to judge there show,and there hospitality throughout the day.
I would also like to thank the exhibitors for there lovely entry,and there sportsmanship,wether you agreed with my desision or not.
On the whole exhibits had good dentation,coats where varied,but evidence of good coat was there,temperments where good.
Sadly i found a few dogs that where pityfully thin,and would benefit from a good meal,and some free running exercise,some exhibits would benefit from a good tidy up of removel of dead coat,and please leave the clippers in the box.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Special Beginners - Dog or Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Placing Critique
moderate head,good neck and shoulder,well boned,in good coat,moves ok
St Helens & District Canine Society Open Show
20th Feb 2016
Judge: Mr Andy Scourfield
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Matlock and district Canine Society Open Show
21st Feb 2016
Judge: Helen Bates (Peakrunner)
Post Graduate /
Reserve
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Ashton in Makerfield Canine Society Open Show
5th Mar 2016
Judge: Nicola Spencer (Bannonbrig)
Limit /
Second Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
19th Mar 2016
Judge: Mr. Stewart Golding (Beaconpike)
Firstly I would like to thank the club for inviting me to judge my first BTC open show special thanks to the committee and members for a lovely show and exhibitors for my entry, thank you to my ring stewards Graham Richardson and Bridget Singh for keeping things running smoothly. I was very happy with all my placings I had some tough decisions and some placings on another day could easily change place. All dogs were entire and I was pleased to see many dogs shown in correct double coat. On a negative note I had two exhibits with teeth out of line and a few level bites although acceptable a scissor bite is preferable. As the first line of the breed standard states ‘essentially a working terrier’ personally I would like to see more dogs in fitter harder condition ‘fit for purpose’.
Special Beginners - Dog or Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
26th Mar 2016
Judge: Mr Bill Gray (Pontbeck)
A very big thank you to the club members, committee and officers for the privilege to judge this show for a second time. The club ensured I enjoyed my day with a warm welcome and being attentive to my every need. My stewards efficiency took a good burden from my shoulders and I was allowed to concentrate and assess the dogs.
Coats were a mixed bag from very little to very full but I would just say you can't judge something you can't see. I found it strange that some exhibits were stripped out except for a ridge of top coat running down their spine, creating a good outline is important but you can feel for body shape while handling. Heads were, in the main, very good to excellent with only a few that were lacking true Border character. The breed seems to have got on top of the problem regarding rear movement but front movement still needs to be addressed with a good number of exhibits " throwing their front around "
I was delighted in my main winners especially BIS. If I have seen a better example of the breed during the many years I've had an interest I can't remember. An outstanding dog in every respect, a true ambassador for Border Terriers and a dog that will be remembered in generations to come. I feel privileged to have had the opportunity of judging him.
The two puppy bitch classes along with junior and yearling bitch were packed with quality and that bodes well for the future.
Special Beginners - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
National Terrier
2nd Apr 2016
Judge: Mrs T Grubbe (Borderhouse)
It was a honour to be asked to judge National Terrier Club Championship Show, awarding CC for the second time. A great entry. I thoroughly enjoyed my day, I was very pleased with my main winners. The overall quality was good. I saw some dogs who could have more drive in the movement and better front.
I send my warmest thanks to the committee and my ring stewards for taking so good care of me and making me feel so welcome.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Great Harwood Agricultural Society
30th May 2016
Judge: Sian Hammond (Hammystaff)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Staffordshire & Birmingham Agricultural Society Open Show
1st Jun 2016
Judge: Mrs Ann Maltby (Pherjan)
Open - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Crewe & District Canine Association Open Show
5th Jun 2016
Judge: Anne Speake
I would like to thank the officers and committee for the invitation to judge at their Open show, the hospitality was very much appreciated, with a delicious Sunday lunch. The day was very enjoyable, even with it being a very hot day for both the exhibitors and their dogs. A big thank you to my ring steward Denise Williams who kept things moving along nicely and many thanks to the exhibitors for allowing me the privilege of going over your lovely dogs
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Placing Critique
A 2 year old Grizzle bitch with a good otter head, and expression with a strong muzzle, a good scissor bite. Good reach of neck, with a nice length of body, with racy hindquarters, she had a good harsh double coat with a good pliable pelt, spannable, and she is well balanced with the right amount of bone. Moved well and kept her topline on the move. She went on to win BOB with her movement today, and TG2
Cheshire County Show
22nd Jun 2016
Judge: Mr M Vickers (Eskwyre)
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Goosnargh and Longridge Agricultural Society Show
9th Jul 2016
Judge: Miss Karen Rimmer {Kylini)
Graduate /
Reserve
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Tonge & District Canine Society
17th Jul 2016
Judge: Mike Spencer (Bannonbrig)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Leek Open Show
30th Jul 2016
Judge: Miss Rebecca Barber (Alcumlow)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Bakewell Show
3rd Aug 2016
Judge: Mr Jeff Luscott
Thanks to Bakewell Show Society for the call to stand in for the designated judge, I enjoyed the quality and atmosphere around the ring with a good turnout. I had lovely dogs to go over and well done to the BOB and BP on their Group results.
Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
The Midland Border Terrier Club Championship Show
7th Aug 2016
Judge: Dogs: Ms Elspeth Jackson, Bitches: Mr Mike Hollingsbee
Dogs - Elspeth Jackson
I would like to extend many thanks to The Committee of the Midland Border Terrier Club for once again organising an enjoyable, well run show with a relaxed garden party atmosphere. It was an honour and a pleasure this year to enjoy it as Judge of the dog classes and I would like to thank the Officers and Committee for this honour. I was very ably assisted by two capable and efficient stewards to whom I would like to give thanks both for their help and for their hospitality. Further and important thanks are due to all the exhibitors who did me the honour of going over their dogs. It was a super entry both numerically and in depth of quality with cc quality dogs right down the line in some classes.
Bitches - Mike Hollingsbee
I would like to thank the Officers and Committee of the Club for inviting me to judge bitches at their show. I would also like to thank my stewards Sharon Pickering and Helen Thomas for keeping me in order and running the ring so efficiently. My thanks also go to the exhibitors for allowing me to examine their dogs and accepting my decisions.
Together with my co-judge Elspeth Jackson we managed to agree on the major honours of the day apart from Best Veteran. I preferred Elspeth’s dog choice and she chose my selection of veteran bitch. Our referee John Dace was called in and awarded Best Veteran to the bitch.
Special Challenge - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Placing Critique
Good head and expression, moved well, good coat and pelt.
Darlington Championship Dog Show
16th Sep 2016
Judge: Mr Mark Lowry (Ravenside)
Thank you to Darlington Dog Show Society for inviting me to judge their show. Special thanks to my stewards who’s relaxed but competent manner made for an enjoyable show, also a big thank you to all the exhibitors for allowing me to go over their dogs. I was very happy with my main winners who I felt were fit for purpose and should have continued success in the show ring.
Mouths were good with even the smaller exhibits still having big strong teeth. Coats were of various lengths as to be expected. The two biggest concerns were heavy, almost sprung ribs in some dogs. Even on some smaller dogs and bitches, which in profile appear fine, but when going over, were surprisingly big in rib. This would hinder them when working underground. I am not saying they should be flat ribbed but the standard states deep and narrow and not over sprung.
Also I found not many dogs moving without much drive from behind. They should have the soundness to follow a horse. I did think on the whole that dogs were turned out very well and temperaments appeared good.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Placing Critique
Grizzle and tan bitch that stood out in this class, liked her overall type, nice head with good reach of neck, good length of rib, easily spanned, moved well.
The Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Championship Show
24th Sep 2016
Judge: Mrs Jena Tuck (Nettleby)
I would like to thank the Committee of the Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cheshire Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge this very enjoyable and well run show. It was an honour and pleasure. In the ring I was very ably assisted by my two capable stewards Ian and Bridget, who I would like to thank. The hospitality of the Club was second to none I had a truly wonderful day. Thanks must go to the exhibitors, who allowed me to go over their dogs. The depth of quality was remarkable and some very good exhibits had to go cardless I was delighted by my main winners, thank you again for giving me the pleasure of judging them. I chose the dog as BIS because he had that extra attitude and showmanship.
Limit - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Placing Critique
The same comments apply, absolutely top class, three superb bitches.
Class Critique
What a superb class, the best of the day. I was spoilt for in depth quality, any of those below are CC material in my opinion.
Special Beginners - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg 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.
Good Citizen - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Placing Critique
Unplaced in strong limit class. Balanced, nicely made grizzle with good head and expression. Good reach of neck into straight front and nice length of rib. Good topline and good tail set. Presented in good double coat. Moved well.
The Border Terrier Club Open Show
15th Oct 2016
Judge: Mr. Graham Richardson (Staynorwood)
I would like to thank The Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge their Open Show . The club and officers were very welcoming and I thoroughly enjoyed my day . I would like to thank my very helpful stewards Liz Barratt and Janice Johnson who kept things flowing through the day . I was pleased with my entry with some quality dogs to handle. It was also good to see some promising pups coming through . I was very pleased with my winners on the day
Special Beginners - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Placing Critique
Narrow throughout , spannable , good length of neck and rib . Moved with ease around the ring,
Limit - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Clitheroe & District Kennel Association Open Show
16th Oct 2016
Judge: Mr Graham Dowdy (Denzilly)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
The Sporting Terrier Association Of Yorkshire Open Show
13th Nov 2016
Judge: Mr C Wallace (Hobholt)
My thanks to the committee for the appointment, my very capable steward and the exhibitors for bringing a fine group of Borders’ to the show. Pleased to see the Best Puppy go BPIS under Bill Browne-Cole.
Limit /
Second Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Placing Critique
Gri & T bitch, lots to like here, slightly heavier in bone than 1, good otter head, good bite and well set ears, moved well, easy span, just preferred presentation of 1 on the day
White Rose Canine Society Open Show
22nd Apr 2017
Judge: Miss Bridget Singh (Borderbridge)
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
North West Canine Association Open Show
1st May 2017
Judge: Mr Colin Woodward (Wadeson)
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
The Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
13th May 2017
Judge: Mr. J. Thomas (Blaisdon)
Thank you to officers and committee for inviting me to judge and to stewards for excellent work and also to the exhibitors for supporting the show.
Limit - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Placing Critique
another nice bitch good head straight front movement very good a pity it came up against first.
Leek & DCS Open Show
29th Jul 2017
Judge: Mr G Richardson
Thank you to the society for inviting me to judge at their show and all the exhibitors who entered and allowed me to judge their dogs on the day. I was pleased with all the dogs placed on the day and to see my B.O.B .go on to take B.I.S.
Open /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Bakewell Show
2nd Aug 2017
Judge: Mr Colin Powell (Bowtman)
Had a very good entry for this supported breed, only to be hampered by some of the worst condition I have ever judged in.
Had to be towed of the field before I started judging, traffic tall backs went on for hours even though the show was delayed for half an hour.
Felt sorry for the organizers and exhibiters alike, a lot of absentees and late arrivals,
On another day with kind weather, placing could be quiet different has a lot of dogs didn’t want to be outside in a ring with no cover and foul weather conditions.
Dog were good in general no bad mouths some with no coats, and soft muscle tone, and a few unspannable.
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
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.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Darlington
15th Sep 2017
Judge: Miss T James (Blackmine)
Thank you to everyone who entered under me. It was a fantastic entry and I thoroughly enjoyed my days judging. It is a beauty competition and it is much easier to assess a dog when it is well trained and well turned out. Showmanship sometimes comes naturally to some dogs and then others you have to work hard at. I was very pleased with all my winners.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Championship Show
23rd Sep 2017
Judge: Miss J Price
Thank you to the Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cheshire Border Terrier Club for asking me to judge this show and for their great hospitality. It was an honour to stand in for Cynthia Knight who sadly passed away in April 2015. My stewards for the day, Cally and Anna did a sterling job in keeping things running smoothly, thank you, to both of them.
I thoroughly enjoyed myself today and I was delighted with my top winners. In general some exhibits, even though made well were just too big and heavy, these would never get to ground to do the job, therefore not fit for purpose. I like a dog to be masculine and a bitch feminine, but both have to spannable and not overloaded in their shoulders, sadly quite a few exhibits were just this and were penalised for it. I found one exhibit to have a testicle with an abnormality. Some of the younger dogs were up to size already and have yet to stop growing. It will be interesting to see how some of them turn out.
Not everybody accepted my decisions in a sporting manner, but the general atmosphere was great. I didn’t go to the pub at lunch time but did see the pictures afterwards. Glad you all had a great time!
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Pollard Canine Society Open Show
24th Sep 2017
Judge: Mr John Finney (Sanguliano)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Driffield Championship Show
30th Sep 2017
Judge: Mrs Janet Lee (Tythrop)
Apologies to my exhibitors , my technology has failed to send this when first done.
Trying conditions for the society due to heavy rain meant that parking was a long way from the rings unlike the behind the tent easy access we are used to. The ground underfoot was very trying, but thankfully our ring was only churned up in a couple of places. Once again I thoroughly enjoyed my day and appreciated the tenacity of the exhibitors for coming and their sporting acceptance of my decisions. Only one o two fine showers marred the day.
A diversity of size and construction came forward, and I was struck by how many took a rather short stride going round the ring. Some paid the price on the day for lack of coat, but mainly for being big in rib and heavy when picked up.
I was very pleased with my line ups and thought them a good representation of what I consider "essentially working terriers" being lithe in body with narrowness, free moving soundness and good type to fulfil the criterion of the standard.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Placing Critique
Honest, sound, very typy grizzle of lovely balance, moves very soundly and has a very nice head. Not quite as light framed a the winner and came lacking coat today. One I always look at twice as she is so typical.
Good Citizen - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
The Northern Border Terrier Club Open Show
1st Oct 2017
Judge: Mr Colin Girling (Benattivo)
I had the most enjoyable experience from the first to last minute of my judging day, the Northern hospitality from all was exceptional and I thank the Committee for giving me such a great opportunity. The quality and depth in some classes was a real treat for me to discover on judging ‘up north’ for the first time. Thanks to my stewards who helped keep everything managed practically perfect throughout the day. I enjoyed the lunch and my gift is displayed in pride of place on the mantle. Thank you all for trusting me to take on such a wonderful show.
A couple of untidy mouths, some unclean teeth but bites generally good. Found a dog and a bitch with kinks and there were a few thin pelts. Overall however I found good quality in the majority, good heads and expressions are essential but I especially like to see a dog moving forwards with drive, not pulling but setting off to get somewhere. I believe a working terrier needs good tight feet and thick pads to be able to meet the standard, most feet were good although I observed some long claws which do not help.
Limit - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
South Wales Kennel Association
8th Oct 2017
Judge: Mr. Mark Ord (Marnadee)
Thank you to my very able stewards who kept the proceedings running smoothly & all exhibitors who entered under me today. I consider it a great privilege to handle this delightful breed. A very enjoyable day for me awarding C.C.s in this breed for the first time. I had my first Border T in 1975 and have followed the breed with interest ever since. As a judge this is just my opinion on the breed from those entered under me today. We all have a slightly different interpretation of the breed standard and I think that is what makes exhibiting & breeding a great interest, however I do think it is vital to remember what the breed was developed originally to do and make sure we do not loose vital breed points.
Today I found the depth of quality was in the bitches, I was pleased to say the majority of bitches were of correct size and easy to span, I unfortunately can not say the same for the males. I was disappointed with front movement, I found tails of correct length & shape lacking in many and some odd expressions. On a positive note I was more than happy with many of my classes, some classes you were spoilt for choice and that is great to see, in-fact some classes were exceptionally good quality, it was a case of splitting hairs & on dogs performance. The majority had good double coats of good texture & nice loose pelts. Temperaments were also very good, the Border should be biddable and never snappy with people or other dogs & this was good to see.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Placing Critique
nice well balanced bitch in good hard condition, scores well in head & has a good racy body with easy to span rib, nice outline on stack & moves soundly both ways, good feet & tail
Grantham & District Canine Society Open Show
14th Oct 2017
Judge: Mrs Norma Ellis (Normbar)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
The Border Terrier Club Open Show
21st Oct 2017
Judge: Ms. Suzanne Coldham (nee Marwood) (Annesuz)
It was an absolute honour and pleasure to judge the Border Terrier Club’s Open show in Low Hesket and I would like to thank a very hardworking committee for this opportunity. I would also like to thank the exhibitors and spectators for their warm welcome and genuine applause at my placings. There was a good atmosphere throughout the day and good to see so many still ringside to see the top honours at the end.
I was greeted with an excellent entry of 104 dogs making 122 entries and from these I was able to select some top specimens truly representative of our breed. I am not going to wax lyrical about the breed in general but suffice to say in my humble opinion a watch needs to be kept on heads, movement and coats/pelt.
I was pleasantly surprised to find my Best Dog is the grandsire of my Reserve Best Dog and my Best Bitch and Reserve Best Bitch share the same sire as each other.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Placing Critique
Another good type. Head ok. Typical Border. Excellent coat, little long in back and not the most confident.
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.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Selby Canine Society Open Show
28th Oct 2017
Judge: Bitches: Mrs. K. Golding (Beaconpike) Dogs: Ms. J. Green (Breckgreen/Stowthorney)
Border Terrier (Dogs)
Judge Julie Green Breckgreen/Stowthorney
Firstly thank you for the committee for inviting me to judge Border Terrier Dogs at their open show. Some lovely exhibits. Thank you for entering.
Border Terrier Bitch critique.
Judge Katrina Golding ( Beaconpike)
Thank you Selby Canine for inviting me to judge the border terrier bitchs at your open show, this was my first time judging at open show level and thoroughly enjoyed my day, thank you for your hospitality
Open - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Hyde and District Canine Association Open Show
19th Nov 2017
Judge: Marion Sargent (Tegwani)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Stockport Canine Society Open Show
26th Nov 2017
Judge: Ms J. Fawcett (Carrock)
My thanks to the Stockport Canine Society committee for their kind invitation to judge their Open Show and for their excellent hospitality. A big thank you also my ring steward, Stella. Although the entry was small, I very much enjoyed my day.
I would also like to thank the exhibitors for the privilege of going over their dogs and the sporting manner in which they accepted my decisions.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Placing Critique
3½ year old grizzle bitch in fit condition. She spans easily and is very good in shoulder and rib. Lovely jacket and good deep pelt. Balanced and well-proportioned she is very sound on the move, holding her topline line well. BOB (TG2)
Maghull And Merseyside Canine Society Open Show
3rd Dec 2017
Judge: Mr P Renshaw (Westbank)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Lancashire Sporting Terrier Open Show
3rd Dec 2017
Judge: Janet E Rougiver (Turflindie)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Darwen Canine Society Open Show
17th Dec 2017
Judge: Lianne Bryant
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Manchester Championship Show
18th Jan 2018
Judge: Mr Frank Kane (Hirontower)
Many thanks to my stewards Alan Small and Susan Kannangara.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Litchfield Canine Society Open Show
28th Jan 2018
Judge: Francis Chapmin-King (Inzievar)
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
The Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
4th Feb 2018
Judge: Mr. J. Todd (Roxess)
I would like to thank the club for the invitation to judge and the hospitality I received. Thanks also to my steward Mr Ian Hopper for his great assistance. Finally thank you to the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to go over their dogs. I really enjoyed my day.
I was impressed with the quality of the majority of dogs present and although some were top size all placed dogs were easily spanned and had correct bite.. I felt overall movement was good, coats were variable some full and some lacking however in the run up to Crufts this is to be expected. The majority had good pelts which was pleasing. Mouths were generally good most with large teeth but I was disappointed to see many with dirty teeth.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Placing Critique
grizzle/tan well constructed bitch with a balanced head in correct proportion. Moved ok both ways. Lacking a little in coat today.
Huddersfield & District Canine Association Open Show
11th Feb 2018
Judge: Mrs Jane Howarth (Arkview/Moorbrook)
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
St Helens and District Canine Society Open Show
17th Feb 2018
Judge: Josh Henderson (Tuwos)
Many thanks to the society for the invitation, my steward for keeping things moving but most of all the exhibitors for their entries and exhibits.
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Placing Critique
4 yr old female. Rangier than i would like but smart. Head broad with V shaped ears. i would prefer a more harsh coat. correct lay of shoulder with firm topline and tailset. Moderate angles fore and aft. Moved true out and back.
Ashton Under Lyne and District Kennel Association Open Show
18th Feb 2018
Judge: Jan Callon
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Newark and District Canine Society
24th Feb 2018
Judge: Mike Ritchie (Northsaltire)
Open /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Crufts
9th Mar 2018
Judge: Mr.Carl Gunnar-Stafberg
Good Citizen - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Bootle, Crosby & South Liverpool Canine Society
24th Mar 2018
Judge: Mr Darren Clarke (Peluche)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Edwinstowe & District Canine Society Open Show
30th Mar 2018
Judge: Mrs Sue Baxter (Mysulan)
Firstly a big thank you to the committee for the invitation to judge Border Terriers at this well organised show. Secondly another thank you to my capable stewards Pedro and Jan Fiers, who kept the ring running smoothly and took good care of me. To the exhibitors must go a heartfelt thank you for the lovely entry and the sporting manner in which my decisions were accepted.
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
The Northern Border Terrier Club Open Show
14th Apr 2018
Judge: Ms Judith Fawcett (Carrock)
I would firstly like to thank the Northern Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge their show and for their lovely hospitality – lunch was very tasty. Thank you also to the committee for their lovely gift. My two stewards, Graham Richardson and Geoff Sugars, kept things moving along nicely – well done. This was my first breed club show and I was absolutely delighted with the excellent entry – thank you to everyone for giving me the opportunity of going over your dogs. As expected coats were at various stages but on the whole were good; only a couple of exhibits on the day had no coat at all. All dogs were entire and there were no kinked tails. There were one or two missing or broken teeth, especially in the veteran class and one or two untidy mouths. I thoroughly enjoyed my day and was delighted with my main winners - I had some really good quality dogs to judge.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Manchester & District Sporting Terrier Club Open Show
15th Apr 2018
Judge: Tom Mather (Barklots)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Placing Critique
BOB. Good head, sound and well balanced and her free, positive action gave her the edge today. Spannable with thick pelt.
West of England Ladies' Kennel Society
28th Apr 2018
Judge: Miss Anita Harrison (Iacheslei)
Many thanks to the society for inviting me to judge and to the exhibitors for a lovely entry of 117 making 151. My very efficient stewards did a marvelous job and kept the ring running well throughout the day. I thoroughly enjoyed my day and was pleased that exhibitors accepted my decisions in a sporting manner. There was a good atmosphere around the ring and all exhibits displayed good temperaments. I was disappointed to see so many large oversized dogs (and bitches) which were not able to be spanned. Movement was also a concern, I was forgiving of loose front movement in some of the youngsters, but both front and rear movement in some of the adult exhibits was poor. Many exhibits had large ears, low tail sets or short round ribs which had to be penalized. I was pleased with my main winners and delighted to see my Best of Breed shortlisted in the group and the Best Special Beginner placed 2nd in the SB group.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Deane and District Canine Society Open Show
5th May 2018
Judge: Mrs Cath Parker (Osmart)
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
North West Canine Association Open Show
7th May 2018
Judge: Mr Paul Brannan (Brankell)
Thank you to the officers and committee for their invitation to judge this show, thanks to the 2 stewards for their work and also a big thank you to the exhibitors for entering their dogs under me.
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Great Harwood Agricultural Show
30th May 2018
Judge: Mrs Janet Forshaw
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Staffordshire & Birmingham Agricultural Society Open Show
30th May 2018
Judge: Mr Joe Ashe (Ebrooks)
Open - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
The Royal Cheshire County Show
20th Jun 2018
Judge: Mrs Elizabeth Barrett (Howthwaite)
Open /
Reserve
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Blackpool & District Canine Society
22nd Jun 2018
Judge: Mr Karl-Erik Johansson
I was most happy with such a good entry on this my first CC-appointment having had close contact with breed since the early 70s.
Overall size was excellent as was temperament. I was able to span almost everyone although I had hoped for more typical otter-heads. There were some long and narrow muzzles. Bites were excellent and Pelts mostly good for the season.
Conformation and movement coming and going was very good. Maybe I am a bit more concerned about side movement as some who was excellent standing lost the topline on the move.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Wombwell and District Canine Society Open Show
1st Jul 2018
Judge: Mr G Osborne (Beaters)
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg 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.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Placing Critique
Nice head and stop, dark eye but ears not small, nice outline with level topline to well set carrot tail, easy span with racey hindquarters, small neat feet, moved out well, let down by coat.
Goosnargh and Longridge A.S. Open Show
7th Jul 2018
Judge: G McDermott (Macadermus)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Newport & AS Open Show
14th Jul 2018
Judge: John Carlow (Justingo)
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
The Northern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
15th Jul 2018
Judge: Professor S P Dean (Tyrian)
Thoroughly enjoyed my day with the NBTC. My thanks to the Committee for the appointment and the exhibitors for their entry of Borders. I was well looked after all day and I would like to express my gratitude to my Stewards who did an excellent job by keeping focused on their task throughout the day. I was extremely pleased with the overall quality of the dogs across both sexes. For those who left without prize cards do not be too disappointed, I saw only one undershot jaw and no dog was out of place in the show ring. My top winners were all outstanding dogs and there were several others who deserve that label who were placed but did not reach the final accounting. Overall heads are very good but let’s be careful not to breed for too much strength in skull. Ensure we balance what we have with equal strength in muzzle and under-jaw and please lots more beautiful large white teeth. Most dogs had the correct outline, with many good top-lines and neat tails. Coats and pelts were generally very good and do not be afraid to show a Border in that rich, thick ,harsh, double coat they are well known for. Generally conformation was correct, with shoulders and stifles showing acceptable angulation. The straight stifle is quite rare, but equally let’s not over do the angulation of the hind limb as that produces weakness. Short hocks go best with correct stifles. Dogs with a length of leg, drive from hindquarters, tight feet and good ribbing did well today provided they had the typical Border Terrier characteristics we all look for. A few dogs are getting a little long in body for a variety of reasons. Some have their shoulder set forwards on the chest, some lack the well ribbed-back conformation and so appear to have long couplings and some have shorter legs than they ideally need. Much of this was marginal today but they are all points to remember as the breed moves forward. I was pleased with the CC line ups and excited by the quality in some of the youngsters coming through. It would have been nice to reward some of these emerging future champions with higher honours but the quality at the top was too much for relatively immature dogs.
Mid Limit - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Bakewell Agricultural & Horticultural Society Open Show
21st Jul 2018
Judge: Tracey Anscombe (Orangebox)
Thank you for the invitation to judge your border terrier classes. The location is very picture postcard. My two lady stewards were simply wonderful, thank you. I had a lovely entry of quality dogs with some very close decisions Coats were at differing stages which did play its part. I had no bad mouths or kinked tails and all dogs were entire.
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Placing Critique
Nice bitch of a good size, easy spanned punched the dog hard for 1st place but couldn't match him for coat today. She has a pretty head with large teeth Moved well.
Leek and District Show Society Open Show
28th Jul 2018
Judge: Anna Duxbury (Ridgebow)
I would very much like to thank the officers and committee for offering me this appointment at this lovely agricultural show, and for their hospitality. Thanks also to the efficient and helpful ring steward and most of all to all the exhibitors for allowing me the privilege of going over their dogs. It was a very windy day, which bothered some dogs on the table. Temperaments on the day were excellent, coats were very varied and all male dogs were entire.
Open /
Reserve
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
The Midland Border Terrier Club Championship Show
5th Aug 2018
Judge: Dogs: Jimmy Gilpin, Bitches: Hilary Gilpin
Bitches :- Thank you to the committee for the very kind invitation to judge the bitches at your always sunny show, yes it was very hot but all dogs were underneath the gazebo when not being assessed. Thank you to all who exhibited in the hot afternoon sun, we all coped very well.
I've had BT's since 1978 and started showing in 1986, I have meet quite a few friends along the way and judged many BT's, today I found some lovely exhibits as you always do, the downside was so many other dogs really had poor movement both front and rear. Handlers must watch their dogs as bad movement is a no no for me. Coats were mainly good, some with no coat at all and were penalised accordingly. In all the bitches there was only one undershot mouth.
I totally agreed with the dog judge for best in show, the dog stood out for us both, in movement, confirmation and type. Judge Hilary Gilpin
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Placing Critique
A little short of coat today, well built strong headed bitch, ears close to cheeks, good hind angulation, moved very positively. Would like to see her feet tidied up.
Welsh Kennel Club
18th Aug 2018
Judge: Mr. David Maggs (Chrydas)
I would like to thank The Welsh Kennel Club for inviting me to judge Borders at their show when the original judge Mr Bill Brown-Cole dropped out through illness, it is 13 years since I judged this show last and I must say that I enjoyed it just as much as the first time. The quality throughout was excellent, I found no bad mouths , movement was fine except for a few who were a little bit loose in front, but coats were very varied.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Placing Critique
grizzle, head good , teeth in good condition with correct bite, well laid back ribs, very similar to 1 but coat not as good.
Darlington Championship Show
14th Sep 2018
Judge: Mr Chris Wallace (Hobholt)
My thanks to Darlington Dog Show Society for the opportunity to judge my first Championship Show and to the exhibitors for bringing your Borders’. My stewards John and Carol were very helpful and kept the ring well organised. Despite feeling somewhat nervous before judging started I thoroughly enjoyed the day and thank the exhibitors for accepting my decisions.
Our standard mentions moderate 4 times in its current form, it also provides guidance on size (weight) and body (spanning). I mention these points as there were a surprising number of Borders’ that were impossible to span, were too deep in chest, big, heavy and exaggerated in a number of areas. Movement became a key criteria when placing my Borders along with being moderate and not exaggerated. A lot of Borders were “Knitting” in front movement or flicking their wrists outwards, probably best described as erratic compared to the Borders that moved well. Mouths were good overall, one chipped tooth which was of no consequence. Coats and pelts were excellent overall, and the dogs were complete.
Overall, we have a number of promising youngsters coming through and it’s unfortunate judges only have two “tickets” to hand out.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Placing Critique
Gri&T, stronger head than some but not overdone, in good double coat with thick, loose pelt, closer coupled than 1 but moved accurately front and rear.
Driffield Championship Show
22nd Sep 2018
Judge: Mr Paul Wilkinson
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Good Citizen - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Placing Critique
Nice head shape keen expression, would like a better lay of shoulder, OK in body length & in weight, good quarters, moved OK in rear, would like more extension in front movement.
Ashton in Makerfield Canine Society Open Show
2nd Mar 2019
Judge: Mr Anthony Hadley
Limit /
Third Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Crufts
9th Mar 2019
Judge: Mrs Trak Fryer (Irton)
A very great thank you to the exhibitors for giving me such a superb entry, I hope that I did it justice. My thanks must also go to my Stewards who worked very hard to keep the classes moving well.
This was a very challenging entry with some very big classes filled with quality dogs all the way through, there were no easy decisions. I tried to pull out all the dogs that I felt were in contention to give those exhibits a closer look. This meant that those out of coat or condition paid the penalty. particularly in the upper classes many super quality dogs had to go out without a place - I just didn't have enough cards.
On the plus side all the exhibits were good tempered and happy in the ring. Most dogs came with a good coat on and a decent pelt. There were plenty of good heads and neat well balanced Borders, the key to the Standard. The Breed Standard asks for a dog that can run, requiring heart and lung room, and that can go to ground, requiring a good rib carried back without exaggerated angulations, a rather challenging blueprint to fit into a fairly small package.
There were quite a number with rather heavy or thin ears, round eyes and I was surprised to find quite a number of “winter noses”; I did not necessarily penalise these if the rest was OK. There were a number of heads with weak jaws framed by sticky out ears, a worrying trend. There were some heavy bitches well beyond spannable.
The biggest problem is movement with the forward angulations mostly at fault, this has been a problem in the breed for some time but there are now a significant number with tied in fronts waving their forelegs about, a new variant!
A well made dog will just cover the ground without any fuss or flipping – a joy to see. In order to do this they also need a reasonable build of muscle and it is a constant concern of mine that so many that come into the show ring do not have this.
Good Citizen - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Class Critique
A bit of a mixed class from the previous entries.
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.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Placing Critique
Mature grizzle,strong and workmanlike appearance.Not a flashy bitch but well made. dense coat overlying thick pelt,sound on the move.
Wigan & District Canine Society Open Show
3rd Nov 2019
Judge: Julie Green (Breckgreen & Stowthorney)
I firstly would like to thank the secretary and committee for asking me to judge at their November show. I would also like to thank the exhibitors for taking the time to enter under me and take my decisions gracefully.
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Burnley & DCS Open Show
16th Nov 2019
Judge: Mrs Dawn Ingham (Calderside)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Hyde & DCA Open Show
17th Nov 2019
Judge: Nigel Merrick (Magicgem)
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg 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.
Good Citizen - Dog or Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Placing Critique
Nice type showed well keeping a good outline. Moved OK short of coat.
Isle of Ely CA Open Show
1st Feb 2020
Judge: Sharon Ashdown (Chateaunewf)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
Matlock & DCS Open Show
16th Feb 2020
Judge: Mr Richard Kinsey (Kitarn)
Open /
Reserve
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
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!
Good Citizen - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM
