Show Placings
Buckinghamshire CS Open Show
29th Sep 2018
Judge: Ms A Witmond (Tiltser)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG1, Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
Ashford & Faversham DCS Open Show
30th Sep 2018
Judge: Gill Tully
Best Puppy
Name at show: RBPIS, TPG1, Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
Placing Critique
A very smart bitch here super head neck and shoulders, good bone and tiny feet. A tad longer in body than the winner so in profile was dipping a bit in the top line. I am sure once she matures she will be fine. Plenty of strength in his quarters. Moved well. I wish I owned her. She was still a puppy so lots to give in the future BP.
South Wales Kennel Association
5th Oct 2018
Judge: Mr Peter Bakewell
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
Beckenham Canine Association Open Show
7th Oct 2018
Judge: Mrs C E Sansom (Tarkaswell)
My thanks to the officers and committee of the Beckenham Canine Association for inviting me to judge at their open show and the exhibitors for their lovely quality entry. My steward Debbie Sims was very efficient and we were fortunate to have a lovely large ring which gave the dogs the opportunity to really move.
Puppy /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
Class Critique
A super class of quality youngsters.
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.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
Placing Critique
A PUPPY WITH LOTS OF POTENTIAL, FOR ONE SO YOUNG.A LOVELY FEMININE HEAD, GOOD EAR SET, MOD LENGTH OF NECK, LEVEL TOPLINE KEPT ON THE MOVE & STOOD. WELL LAID SHOULDERS CORRECT BEND OF STIFLE, MOVED WITH DRIVE, IN EXCELLENT COAT & PRESENTED IN SHOW CONDITION. MISSED OUT ON TOP AWARDS TODAY DUE TO IMMATURITY, ONE TO WATCH FOR THE FUTURE.
East Kent Canine Society Open Show
4th Nov 2018
Judge: Dr Ian Gabriel (Gaybryl)
Best Puppy
Name at show: RBPIS, TPG1, Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
Crystal Palace Canine Association Open Show
17th Nov 2018
Judge: Mr Andreas Schemel (Bentwood)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG3, Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
Camberley DCS Open Show
18th Nov 2018
Judge: Helen Bradford (Flintwyre)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG1, Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Open Show
25th Nov 2018
Judge: Mr Colin Girling (Benattivo)
Many thanks for the invitation to judge and for the warm welcome and support received on the day, special mention to my lead steward Robert Brewster. I was pleased that I received such large minor puppy entries in both dogs and bitches; it was lovely to see the youngsters and so many new and enthusiastic exhibitors too. The show represented a first outing for some and I hope the day was enjoyable for both four and two legged beginners. Overall the exhibits were well turned out and in good condition with only a few slightly overweight and some dirty or stained teeth; coats were at both ends of the scale. I really did feel the show had a good sporting atmosphere throughout the day and I thank all those who attended for making it a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
Placing Critique
Liked this young lady a lot too, she also had a good feminine head, a close decision and it will be interesting to watch these two develop and compete next year.
Horsham & District CS Open Show
29th Nov 2018
Judge: Mr Rob Mcleod (Dunline)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG2, Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
Woolwich and Bexley DCS Open Show
2nd Dec 2018
Judge: Mr Tim Ball (Kaitac)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
Best Puppy
Name at show: RBPIS, TPG1, Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
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.
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG1, Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
Placing Critique
eight month old grizzle bitch. A very promising puppy, of lovely size and balance. Strong but still feminine head with well placed ears of good size. Good reach of neck, correct topline, good tail set, well carried. Excellent coat and pelt. Good depth of body, comfortably spanned and standing on neat feet. Moved well for her age. Was pleased to watch her win the puppy group. RBOB and BP.
Class Critique
There was a good depth of quality in this class with some very close decisions that could easily change on another day.
Ladies Kennel Association
16th Dec 2018
Judge: Mrs. K. Wilkinson (Otterkin)
Thanks to the exhibitors for a super entry of Border Terriers. As I repeatedly say, the shows are about the dogs and the exhibitors and are not held for the benefit of the judges, so I appreciated the honour of going over your dogs. Thanks also to the ring stewards Angie Feildsend and Andrea Caudrelier who kept everything flowing smoothly so that we finished in good time. With an entry of 148 dogs making 159 entries, we had the highest entry in the Terrier Group and what a lovely entry it was that awaited me on 16th December. As my finalists came into the ring for each set of CCs, I thought "I like all these!!"
After the show was over, I was told that the four dogs I had brought together at the top of the ring, when deciding on the Dog CC, were all related to one dog and in fact three of them were by that same dog, one I have often referred to in the past when discussing stud dogs with people, as a dog who consistently puts breed type on his progeny, so I was thrilled to be told that Ch Grindelvald In Full Cry JW sired three of the dogs and was the great grandsire of the fourth and to confirm that in the catalogue later. Congratulations to Mrs Margaret Bailey on breeding and owning a dog who clearly puts his breed type stamp on his progeny.
Unless something changes drastically with the Judges Competency Framework, this will be my last General Championship Show appointment and so, when asking for the name of the dog to whom I had awarded the CC and Best of Breed at the end when I was filling in the Award Cards, it was fitting that I then found out his name was Dassett Last Waltz JW. So pleased to later see him pulled out in the shortcut in the Terrier Group. Good luck for the future.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
Placing Critique
Also Best Bitch Puppy. In this class with 12 present, she stood away for me. At just one day shy of 9 months old, she entered the ring last and just took my eye straight away. I loved her from the second she came into the ring and I thought "This one is the one to beat". Loved her otterhead and her fantastic varminty expression. Moved well both front and back on super cat-like feet. Lovely thick pelt and jacket, and having a neat carrot tail, the set on is of the best.
Boston & District Canine Society
6th Jan 2019
Judge: Mrs Beverley Barber (Alcumlow)
Thank you to all exhibitors who entered their dogs for me to judge. Thank you to Boston Show Society for inviting me to judge and putting on a very well organised event. Running these events is hard work and takes a lot of organising. The breed has changed a lot in the thirty years I have owned and been part of. Heads are very varied and lack strength under the eye so giving a weaker muzzle and too many domed skulls. Good movement is hard to find too many borders just mark time. Coats were varied but it is a difficult time of the year and I am not a fan of the over tidied coat or worrying about perfect presentation but a little attention to detail helps. A lot of long nails and excess hair on the feet, and a lot of long hair left on sides of the head and muzzles. My judging is based on good shape and conformation in accordance with the breed standard and of course good movement that allows the dog to cover the ground with ease. No animal is perfect and we all judge in our own way but I enjoyed today's challenge.
Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
Ashford and Faversham DCS
13th Jan 2019
Judge: Jane Hilden
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG3, Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
Chichester DCS Open Show
27th Jan 2019
Judge: Anne Bradley (Montelle)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG2, Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
East Kent CS Open Show
3rd Feb 2019
Judge: Tan Nagrecha (Chandlimore)
Puppy /
Reserve
Name at show: Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
Kent CA Open Show
24th Feb 2019
Judge: Gill Thomas(Sunnystone)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG2, Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
Guildford & District Canine Society Open Show
2nd Mar 2019
Judge: Tracey Anscombe (Orangebox)
Thank you to the committee for the opportunity to judge at your well run show. Thanks also to my steward Sue for organising the ring and paperwork. I was absolutely thrilled with my entry and very much spoilt for choice which makes for some hard decisions.
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
Placing Critique
Another really nice puppy and very close up to the winner but just couldn’t match him for jacket today. Grizzle bitch of 11 months. Typical border head with short muzzle housing large teeth with scissor bite. Short tail and neat feet. Moves well and with purpose
Class Critique
A lovely class of puppies all at slightly differing stages and bolds well for the future
Woolwich and Bexley DCA Open Show
17th Mar 2019
Judge: Mr K Starkey (Jaystar)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG1, Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
30th Mar 2019
Judge: Mrs Denise Townsend (Llanishen)
Thank you to the officers, committee and members of the Border Terrier Club for awarding the honour of judging this prestigious show and for giving me such a warm welcome. The show had a wonderfully friendly atmosphere and I hope everyone enjoyed the day as much as I did. Many thanks to all exhibitors for their entries, and for allowing me the opportunity to go over their dogs, something I consider a privilege. My stewards Judy and Judith looked after me perfectly and kept everything moving smoothly.
I was very pleased with my winners and with the overall standard of the entry. Some causes for concern included a small number of wry mouths in the early dog classes, exhibits with barely any undercoat and some heads which were lacking strength in their under-jaw.
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
Placing Critique
In super condition with harsh coat and thick pelt. Lovely flowing racy lines with good overall balance. Typical head and expression with good dark eye. Moved and showed well for her handler.
Class Critique
(*) this exhibit was subsequently disqualified by the Kennel Club being in breach of regulation F(1)8.e. as per KC Journal October 2019 and the exhibits marked ** were each moved up to the next higher award
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.
Junior - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
Yearling - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
Placing Critique
12 months. Grizzle of correct size and good general construction. Pleasing head though slightly heavy in ear.Good coat and pelt and moved true.
Novice - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
West of England Ladies' Kennel Society
28th Apr 2019
Judge: Mrs L A Crawley
Junior - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
Placing Critique
Another lovely bitch, this was a really good class, preferred the size of this one but not quite the strength of head, particularly in muzzle, correctly made and looked really nice in profile, moved well, in good coat.
Chelmsford & DCS Open Show
6th May 2019
Judge: Nicola Foster (Thozow)
Special Yearling /
Third Place
Name at show: Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
Bath Championship Show
27th May 2019
Judge: Miss Felicity Freer (Felfree)
Many thanks to the Officers and Committee for my invitation to judge this superb breed. The weather was not on our side to start but it warmed up and made for a superb day. I have owned or shown this breed for over 20 years and found a real mixed bag today. I found the youngsters to be really pleasing which is promising for the breed. Many thanks to all the exhibitors for taking the time to show under me.
Junior - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
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.
Junior - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
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.
Junior - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
Class Critique
One of the best classes I have ever judged! Think I shortlisted 8, any of whom I would have been more than happy to award a first prize to on another day!
Kingston Canine Society Open Show
21st Jul 2019
Judge: Mr John Canty
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG4, Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
The Midland Border Terrier Club Championship Show
4th Aug 2019
Judge: Dogs: Diane Bullen (Fevstone) Bitches: Sally Leslie (Risdene)
*Judge: Dogs: Diane Bullen (Fevstone)*
I would like to thank the Midland Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge their show and making me feel most welcome. I would also like to thank my Stewards for a sterling job.
A good exhibit entry on the day with couple of them forgetting to remove their carpet slippers judging by their feet, and also a couple that I felt they were impersonating Austin Powers international man of mystery judging by the amount of chest hair left on! But on a more serious note, yet again underweight dogs with some having barely a covering of flesh which was disappointing, some dogs also un-spannable.
Both of the above reflecting in my placing’s. On a more positive note some excellent specimens shown today both in coat, movement and good old fashioned strong otter type heads.
*Judge: Bitches: Sally Leslie (Risdene)*
Thank you to the Committee and Exhibitors for a super day. It must always be a pleasure and honour to judge at a club show where the depth of quality is clearly high and this was especially appreciated after so many had also made the long journey to Devon the day before.
I’m not going to lecture. After all we are all on the same side and want our breed to thrive. However I think I should mention that movement is not generally true and accurate fore and aft. I did see some strange limb and joint placement. Notwithstanding less than perfect gait I still sought something that did not make me uncomfortable to watch and importantly for me exhibited easy freedom using the whole of the foot and leg assembly to take energy from the ground not jolting or with feet flipping limply but fluid placement with reach and drive. That does not imply exaggeration and wasted energy just simple low to the ground daisy cutting propulsion and economy which is a thing of beauty to behold.
Mouths and jaws generally were pleasing. The small pearly dentition of a while ago were not in evidence and I enjoyed the large teeth that never fail to surprise and please. For this reason I have not felt the need to remark individually.
I never penalise stacked exhibits but I Ioved the preponderance of handler’s free showing. Relaxed, well made examples do stand nicely naturally and it often seems to me that exhibitors know less than their charges when it comes to limb placement and balance.
Coats - I really appreciated those exhibitors who felt able to leave coats in place even though a little past their sell by date. I can happily judge through a good coat which enables me to ascertain texture and quality whereas however neat an outline the lack of any evidence of coat in this working breed must be a negative.
Happily my fellow judge and I agreed on most of the main placings and I did not trouble the Referee as for me the prime consideration for any exhibitor must surely be the CC.
Junior - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
Class Critique
Hotly contested class with some very smart individuals who will surely ensure the next generation is safely assured
City of Birmingham
31st Aug 2019
Judge: Mr Dan Ericsson (Sweden)
It is always a pleasure to judge Border Terriers and this was no exception. Many thanks for a decent entry which, however, was marred by quite a number of absentees.
There has always been diversity in the breed, but I felt this was even more obvious this time than on previous occasions when I have judged Borders in the UK. Many dogs were well up to size making them impossible to span. I also felt that heads varied more than I would have liked with plenty of large ears and long weak muzzles, often also falling away under the eyes. Temperaments, as one would expect, were excellent and so were coats and pelts on the whole. Grateful thanks for the sporting manner in which my placings were accepted, and also to my stewards.
Best Junior
Name at show: Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Awbrooksky Margot Robbie
Placing Critique
this bitches handles very well and is a pleasure to go over, good head and expression, excellent front, legs and shoulders, body and rear, hard double coat, well-set tail, moved well. Time will be her best friend. Best Junior
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!
Limit - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Awbrooksky Margot Robbie JW
Class Critique
A class teeming in quality.
Southampton & DCA Open Show
20th Jun 2021
Judge: David Mathias (Eyrescot)
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Awbrooksky Margot Robbie JW
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.
Open - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Awbrooksky Margot Robbie JW
The Southern Border Terrier Club Limited Show
6th Mar 2022
Judge: Mandy Holmes (Bimandi)
Firstly I would like to thank The Southern Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge and for their hospitality on the day. Also many thanks to everyone that gave me the privilege of going over their dogs and congratulation to all my winners.
All males were entire. All tails straight. One or two untidy mouths but nothing to be classed as a fault.
Open - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Awbrooksky Margot Robbie JW
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.
Open - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Awbrooksky Margot Robbie JW
Placing Critique
Grizzle bitch of good proportions narrow throughout well balanced with good length of neck that seamlessly linked into well placed shoulders. Good for rib with strong loin and rear assembly that powered her around the ring, covering the ground with ease. Nice double jacket of great texture and thick loose pelt, pretty bitch full of type, again another good example of our breed, presented in harsh condition, lots to like.
City of Birmingham Championship Show
3rd Sep 2022
Judge: Mrs K Newsome (Kighills)
I would like to thank the City of Birmingham committee for inviting me to judge the Border terriers today. It was a most enjoyable day and to top it off I had some quality dogs and bitches to go over. I would also like to thank the exhibitors for their entries and excepting my decisions.
The quality of borders were good and adhered to the breed standard. All mouths were good and all the dogs were entire. Heads on the whole were very good but some lacked a strong broad muzzle. The movement was good and many moved with drive. Many coats were harsh and thick and pelts were nice and loose. I would like to see some exhibitors pay a little attention to trimming the feet and nails.
It would also benefit a few exhibitors to take their young dogs to ring-craft more to socialise them. This would get them use to unfamiliar situations i.e. hands on the dog etc.
To my surprise my main winners Best Puppy Dog, 2nd Grad Bitch, Bitch CC & Bitch RCC were all related to the Glebeheath Kennels so well done to you.
Open - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Awbrooksky Margot Robbie JW
London and Home Counties Terrier Club Open Show
4th Sep 2022
Judge: Mr Thomas West (Tomlyndon)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Awbrooksky Margot Robbie JW
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Awbrooksky Margot Robbie JW
Richmond Championship Dog Show
11th Sep 2022
Judge: Mr J A Barney (Romaunt)
Many thanks to Richmond in giving me the opportunity to judge a breed that still has some depth in quality to it. Generally, I felt movement needs to be attended to. It's a breed I've always associated with true movement both ways and a number did tend to pin in front. Coat texture was pretty good throughout but some would benefit from slightly neater presentation. I was able to span nearly all exhibits and pelts good. At the moment I would say that bitches are far stronger than the males.
Open - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Awbrooksky Margot Robbie JW
South Wales Kennel Association
6th Oct 2022
Judge: Mr Stewart Golding (Beaconpike)
Thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge, this was my first time awarding CC’s. Thank you to my stewards for keeping the ring running smoothly. A big thank you must go to the exhibitors for a good entry especially on a Thursday in the middle of Wales in the current climate we live in. I only have a couple of concerns. Movement is paramount in our breed and these dogs should be able to cover ground easily I found due to poor shoulder angulation a few had restrained front movement. I did forgive coat in class placings where evidence of a new coat was present, however I did find a lot of single coated dogs possibly down to over grooming, my main winners all had correct double coat of depth. I had a very enjoyable day, thank you to everyone for accepting my decisions gracefully.
RBCC
Name at show: Awbrooksky Margot Robbie JW
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Awbrooksky Margot Robbie JW
Placing Critique
Handy size bitch with super otter head dark eye and correct bite, well set on ears, good reach of neck with good shoulders, good length of rib level top line and well set on tail, good double coat with good pelt, she powers around the ring with drive with a look at me attitude, a good honest bitch, delighted to award her the RBCC.
