Show Placings
Northern Counties Sporting Terrier Association Group Open Show
15th Oct 2023
Judge: Mr Ian Halbert (Marrimay)
I would like to thank the committee for the kind invitation to judge Border Terriers and for the warm welcome I received. Also thanks go to my steward for doing such a good job. My apologies to the Secretary and exhibitors for the delay in submitting this critique due to circumstances beyond my control
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Thornheswin It Wasn't Me
Sunderland and District Canine Society Open Show
26th Nov 2023
Judge: Lesley Armstrong-Rodgers ( Atron/Scottsway )
Thank you to the Committee of Sunderland and District Canine Society for the kind invitation to judge at this, their Open Show. It had a lovely atmosphere ringside which always bodes well for the society, exhibitors and judges alike. Thank you also to my steward for his assistance and who did a sterling job. Although a pleasing entry on paper it was unfortunately greatly marred by absentees, nevertheless the quality of the dogs I did have to go over were a credit to the breed and their owners all fitting the requirements of our breed standard.
Best Puppy
Name at show: Thornheswin It Wasn't Me
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Thornheswin It Wasn't Me
Placing Critique
A quality 8 month old bitch puppy who gave her handler a hard time as she was so full of exuberance but when she was asked to move she went true both fore and aft. Possesses a lovely otter like head, feminine of good proportions with a lovely dark eye and neatly placed V. shaped ear. Ample length of neck and well ribbed back. Spanned with ease, adequate rear angulation, finished off with a short carrot shaped tail level with her back. Shown today in a harsh double jacket. I wish her and her handler well in the future. My BEST PUPPY and was subsequently delighted to see her go on to win TPG1 under Group Judge Mr. George Tullis.
Burton on Trent KA Open show
3rd Dec 2023
Judge: Siân McKay (Redesholt)
My thanks go to the committee and volunteers of BOTKA for putting on this well organised show, under rather challenging circumstances, with sunny smiles and cheery dispositions. But, above all, my thanks go to the stewards, Margaret and Julie, and the brave exhibitors- the hardy few- who endured the awful road conditions to make it to Newark today.
In the ring, unfortunately both the colder than expected temperature, and the fan blowing warm air right next to the ring did affect most of the dogs to a varying degree- mostly in movement unfortunately. There were no kinked tails, all were of sound temperaments with keen gaze. Every dog had a strong scissor bite and clean strong teeth, and were spannable, with some good pelts and jackets on show today.
Puppy /
Third Place
Name at show: Thornheswin It Wasn't Me
