Show Placings
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
20th Apr 2019
Judge: Mr Graham Richardson (Staynorwood)
I would like to thank the Officers and Committee for inviting me to judge their Open Show and also the sporting way in which the exhibitors accepted my decisions. Also thank you to my stewards Anna Duxbury and Bridget Singh for keeping the ring moving smoothly throughout the day. Most exhibits were shown in a fit condition although there were one or two that were a little over weight and nervous on the day.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Goldenmill Harvest Fantasy
Joint Border Terrier Clubs' Championship Show
5th May 2019
Judge: Mrs Su Williams (Hollybridge)
I would like to thank The Border Terrier Club for the invitation & thank my 2 very capable Stewards Carolyn Richardson & Liz Barrett for their help on the day. I would also like to thank those exhibitors who entered under me and who accepted the placing's sportingly. I was pleased to have a number of high quality entries but the down side of that is, some good dogs went card less
Mouths are a bit of a worry as I noticed a few with a tooth or teeth out of line, small teeth and one even undershot. Movement on the whole was good especially in my winners. Coats & Pelts were good too,with just a few thin pelted dogs.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Goldenmill Harvest Fantasy
Placing Critique
Very attractive racy puppy with super head.I liked her expression and her overall movement
National Dog Show
11th May 2019
Judge: Mrs Anne Heathcote (Saxheath)
I would like to thank the Society for giving me the opportunity to judge our breed for the first time at their 160th Anniversary show and for their hospitality. I was able to complete the judging in good time thanks to my two excellent Stewards Steph and Alan.
The quality of the entry was pleasing overall but one or two could have benefited from tidying , it is a show and you owe it to your dog to present them well , and I was unable to span a few . However , my main winners were for me the correct size and in some of the classes the decisions were very close.
Thank you for accepting my decisions so gracefully.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Goldenmill Harvest Fantasy
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.
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG3, Goldenmill Harvest Fantasy
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Goldenmill Harvest Fantasy
Placing Critique
I liked her head, nice dark eye and pleasing expression, she has a good scissor bite with large teeth. Her coat was harsh with a good pelt. She has good bone and neat feet, correct lay of shoulder, good rib and was easily spannabe. Her topline was level and has a good tail carriage. She moved soundly both ways around the ring. Best Puppy and later achieved TPG3.
Class Critique
Two promising puppies, not much to choose between them however my winner just had the edge on maturity.
Border Union Agricultural Society
15th Jun 2019
Judge: Joyce Martin (Merumhor)
I would like to thank Border Union Agricultural Society for the invitation to judge my first CC appointment in Border Terriers and to my ring steward Alicia Wilson for keeping me right and the smooth efficiency of getting each class in the ring to keep things going.
I was delighted with the super entry of 123 dogs making 142 entries and appreciate all the exhibitors that gave me the opportunity to go over their dogs and the sporting way they accepted my decisions.
The overall quality was excellent, I was privileged to judge so many lovely dogs and I was pleased with my main winners, all looking in tip top condition on the day.
I was surprised that in some of the exhibits that underneath good coats there was lack of condition and a bit thin and some were lacking thick skin and loose pelt that is important in our breed.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Goldenmill Harvest Fantasy
Placing Critique
An 8 month old dark g/t bitch who caught my eye immediately she entered the ring. Nice head with big teeth and neat ears. Shown in a super harsh jacket and loose pelt, built on racy lines and moved very well for one so young keeping a level topline as she did so.
Goosnargh & Longridge Agricultural Society Dog Section Open Show
6th Jul 2019
Judge: Mr Peter Armstrong (Atron)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Goldenmill Harvest Fantasy
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG1, Goldenmill Harvest Fantasy
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Goldenmill Harvest Fantasy
Placing Critique
Nearly 9 month old very stylish Grizzle & tan bitch. Decent head with a keen expression, neat ears. Straight narrow front, good body length with thick pelt and harsh coat, Easily spannable. Level topline and good angulation at both ends. Moved soundly with drive. Delighted to award her Best Puppy in Breed and could also not be denied Best of Breed. However she subsequently went on to win Terrier Puppy Group 1 and then Terrier Group 2 under group judge Mr.David Robbins ( Chenting ).
Ryedale & Pickering Lyth Agricultural Society (Canine Section) - Open Show
30th Jul 2019
Judge: Linda Pearson (Kiltondale)
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Goldenmill Harvest Fantasy
Welsh Kennel Club
17th Aug 2019
Judge: Miss T Peacock
I was honoured to be invited to judge the Welsh Kennel Cub Ch. Show. The entry was excellent both in quality and quantity, It was a pleasure to go over such quality exhibits. Movement was variable and some exhibits moved okay coming an going but lacked drive.
Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Goldenmill Harvest Fantasy
The Scottish Kennel Club
25th Aug 2019
Judge: Mr Richard Allen (Penparc)
Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Goldenmill Harvest Fantasy
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.
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Goldenmill Harvest Fantasy
Placing Critique
very well made puppy moving very soundly, good body and coat, excellent front and rear, not quite the head of the winner, well presented
Wolsingham & Wear Valley Agricultural Society Open Show
8th Sep 2019
Judge: Mrs. V. Mann (Valger)
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Goldenmill Harvest Fantasy
Placing Critique
10mth bitch of a slightly stronger build than the winner. She has a good head having strength of muzzle. Well angulated all through. Harsh double jacket & thick loose pelt. Level topline with well set tail. Spanned, moved out well.
Darlington Championship Show
14th Sep 2019
Judge: Mr M. Hollingsbee (Otterwood)
I would like to thank my stewards Lesley and Peter Armstrong-Rodgers for the excellent way they controlled the ring in a peaceful and confident way ensuring a good natured atmosphere to reign.
The exhibitors also deserve thanks for entering and accepting my decisions in a sporting way and spectators applauding each class in turn.
The quality of the majority of the exhibits was good but some of them had suspect front movement which seems to be common in certain Borders.
Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Goldenmill Harvest Fantasy
Newark & DCS Open Show
22nd Feb 2020
Judge: David Lee (Socksdown)
Firstly, I thank the Society’s Officers and Committee for the invitation to judge some Lovely Terrier Breeds including both The Terrier and Puppy Terrier Groups at this very well organised show and the superb hospitality. Furthermore, I Thank All the Exhibitors for supporting the Society, for supporting Your Breeds and for giving me a wonderful entry . Finally, I thank my two ring stewards that kept things so well organised and running smoothly.
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Goldenmill Harvest Fantasy
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Goldenmill Harvest Fantasy
Placing Critique
B. stood alone but a classy striking bitch on good form, lovely head with a strong yet feminine expression, correct mouth nice reach of neck into well angulated shoulders easily spannable, good topline and tail set in a good coat moved well with drive RBOB.
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!
Junior - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Goldenmill Harvest Fantasy
Class Critique
Superb class – again quality in depth. Very difficult decisions to make but enjoyable.
Driffield Championship Dog Show
28th Aug 2021
Judge: Mrs Linda Coleman (Hartswelin)
I was extremely pleased with my quality entry on this my first occasion awarding C.C.'s in the breed and thrilled to see my B.O.B. go 2nd in the group.
I will not mention teeth and bites in my individual critiques as apart from three which were level all exhibits possessed good strong teeth with excellent bites.Very few animals were difficult to span but far too many bitches in the later classes carried too much condition!
As in many other judges comments over the last few years fronts are still a big problem, if a Border does not have a correctly angled upper arm and shoulder it will not be able to follow a horse all day however well angled the hindquarters might be. A lot of dogs feet were not as small and tight as I would like but this may be due to lack of suitable excercise over the extended lockdowns. On the plus side nearly all were presented in double coat.
It was a very tight decision for me for B.O.B. and it could have gone either way but a choice had to be made so the dog won on being more an ideal size.
Limit - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Goldenmill Harvest Fantasy
Class Critique
With the exception of the first two the others had almost lost their waistlines.
Northern Counties Sporting Terrier Club Open Show
16th Oct 2021
Judge: Mr M. & Mrs V Atkinson (Raedwulf)
Mr Mark Atkinson (Raedwulf) I’ve been looking forward to the opportunity of judging at the NCSTA show. This is always a well run show with a dedicated committee and as ever the catering was second to none. Many thanks to my steward who remained in good spirits despite the constant chilly breeze. I was lucky to have the opportunity to spend some time with highly experienced Border Terrier Judges after judging my breed today which rounded off a fantastic day.
Mrs Valerie Atkinson (Raedwulf) Many thanks go to NCSTA for inviting me to judge my beloved Border Terriers following in the footsteps of many esteemed Border Terrier judges, of whom I much admire, who also began their early career judging at this show. As always a really well run show with a welcoming committee and the best of sporting atmosphere.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Goldenmill Harvest Fantasy
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Goldenmill Harvest Fantasy
Placing Critique
3 year old grizzle bitch in the harshest of coats which was ultimately my deciding factor for Best Bitch and BOB. Super strong head with excellent scissor bite, strong neck flowing onto excellent top line. Lovely shoulder placement and neat straight front. Easily spannable with good lay back of rib. Strong loin and well muscled rear. Narrow throughout. Moved effortlessly round the ring. BOB
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
17th Oct 2021
Judge: Mrs Nancy Hogg (Raeburnfoot)
It was an honour to judge my favourite show. Many thanks must go to all who made it run so smoothly. Special thanks go to Janice Johnson and Judy Carr for their stewarding. So helpful.
Had some lovely dogs to go over. Temperaments were good. Just a couple of grumbles. A few shown with no coat and placings reflected this. Bites were good. Some teeth larger than others. Front movement in particular let some down. I did find more than a few which were difficult to span. Needs watching.
RBCC
Name at show: Goldenmill Harvest Fantasy
Limit - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Goldenmill Harvest Fantasy
Placing Critique
Caught my eye when she entered the ring. Pleasing head. Excels in neck and shoulders. Straight front. Ribbed well back. Strong loin. Spans well. Lovely topline and tailset held on the move.. Moved very well with drive. RBCC.
The Scottish Border Terrier Club Championship Show
13th Nov 2021
Judge: Mr M Ord
Massive Thank You to The Officers & Committee for inviting me to judge your Championship Show today. This club I was a member of in the formative years and have fond memories of the very first Championship Show where I was an exhibitor. It is good to see a club go from strength to strength and the committee worked very hard to put on this event in what has been difficult times to plan ahead. Thank you everyone who entered today and I was honoured with an entry of 150 Dogs, 192 Entries & 0 NFCs. Like every show absentees were inevitable but I hope those present today took my decisions sportingly.
A few general observations on todays entry which are my thoughts and because I care so much for this lovely breed. Driving to the venue today was a perfect way to view the countryside where this breed was developed and all could see the rough terrain they would need to work in. It is essential you judge a breed with the work they were bred to do foremost in your mind and learn why they are built the way they were and why the breed standard exists. It is a dog show and we now want to see them clean, healthy and well presented but I was sad to see today several exhibits with very clear evidence of scissor work on the coats and not just on tidying feet etc. Please stop this trend NOW. Several were scissored from hip to hock, no need to do this & does nothing to enhance the dog. Good otter heads were not in abundance today and I witnessed a lot of fly away ears. We have always witnessed the odd one but today quite a number could be seen when the dog was in action & not always on youngsters either.
Coats as always were in various stages today but you must judge the dog on the day and find evidence of the correct texture and undercoat which is vital to stop the working dog getting wet through to the skin. Mouths were very good today as where tails which have thankfully improved greatly. Some exhibits in my opinion had lovely conformation however where far too big and long in leg. I though ribs were good with only a few that would be unable to be spanned with the average size hands. I did find today the bitches were more uniform for size so just need to work on the males not becoming big, leggy & heavy.
Limit - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Goldenmill Harvest Fantasy
Placing Critique
I see is litter sister to my Yearling B winner today. Another considered for top award, most lovely body lines & pleasing for her feminine size, very good skull would just like slightly shorter muzzle, excellent neck & shoulder set, spot on for ribbing & strong in loin, very easy to span yet no way shelly, excellent racy quarters & her movement was a joy to see, has excellent double coat & was presented to perfection, liked her a lot
National Terrier
2nd Apr 2022
Judge: Miss J Singh (Vandamere)
I would like to thank the Secretary of the National Terrier Club and committee members for their warm welcome and superb hospitality. I had a nice entry of 113. Inevitably there were some absentees. It was encouraging to see young handlers in the ring and I hope they continue to enjoy the show scene.
I found three wry mouths and one exhibit with a kink tail. A couple of exhibits were in need of muscle tone and condition. This is achievable by good feeding and exercise and not starvation. My thanks go to my very capable stewards who kept the proceedings running smoothly.
Limit - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Goldenmill Harvest Fantasy
Placing Critique
nice size, very balanced in outline, she has a strong loin, level topline and a good tailset. She was presented in a pin wire coat. I liked her lay of shoulder and angulated hindquarters. Pleasing in head, although lacking in face furnishings her muzzle was strong and her bite was good. Her movement was very sound both ways and she showed well.
The Northern Border Terrier Club 50th Championship Show
16th Jul 2022
Judge: Mr Euan Castel (Flutorum)
It was an honour to judge the Club’s 50th Championship Show at Bowburn. Many thanks to the Officers and committee for their kind invitation and warm welcome at the show. Thank you to my efficient stewards Graham Richardson and Mark Atkinson for keeping everything on track. Thankfully the show avoided the excessive temperatures of the heatwave and although still hot the hall remained comfortable for both dogs and exhibitors. Sincere thanks to all exhibitors for providing me with a lovely entry, it was a privilege to go over your dogs. I found an equal depth of quality in both dogs and bitches and very pleased with the final line-ups.
Limit - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Goldenmill Harvest Fantasy
Placing Critique
Lovely for size and balance. Nice head proportions with feminine expression. Lovely reach of neck, straight front, narrow body. Harsh coat, good pelt. Nice carroty tail and set. Moved with drive.
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 /
Third Place
Name at show: Goldenmill Harvest Fantasy
Midland Counties Canine Society
30th Oct 2022
Judge: Mr Alan Small (Bethane)
I thoroughly enjoyed my day judging the Border Teriers at Midland Counties Champ. Show. Thanks to the Officers & Committee for the invite & especially to the exhibitors who presented me with such a wonderful entry of 230 from 174 dogs. It was a quality entry overall and I was particuarly impressed with the quality of the young stock which augers well for the breed. There's no Puppy or Veteran Groups at the Midland, which is a pity because I feel both would have done well. Must not be too greedy, as it was nice to see my BOB, Ch. Otterbobs Tolson top the Terrier Group and my Best Special Beginners, Thistlemead Sundance, take her respective Group as well.....Well done.
Special thanks to my Ring Stewards, Penny Lloyd & Gavin Argyle, who kept things moving along nicely. Border Terriers are dear to my heart having owned & bred them over a number of years. Thanks again for such a wonderful entry, I enjoyed your dogs and a nice atmosphere prevailed.
Open - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Goldenmill Harvest Fantasy
Manchester Championship Show
20th Jan 2023
Judge: Mrs Patsy Hollings (Gunalt)
RBCC
Name at show: Goldenmill Harvest Fantasy
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Goldenmill Harvest Fantasy
Placing Critique
This bitch has such shape and balance depicting this breed. Immaculate in presentation and not a foot out of place. She not only has type and a super heade but is muscular and just right for body .I would have been wrong to leave her out .RES CC.
Class Critique
Lovely class.
Wath,West Melton and District Canine Society Open Show
4th Mar 2023
Judge: Miss Bridget Singh (Borderbridge)
Thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge at your show. Thanks to Paul and Yvonne the stewards on the day. A big thank you to the exhibitors for allowing me to judge your lovely borders on the day.
The quality of the entries was very good, not enough cards to go around! I made my decisions based on the dog on the day, another day many could swap places. I was looking for good confirmation and movement on the day, I let presentation take a back seat as coats can come and go, but confirmation and movement never change.
One or two were hard to span and a couple with tight almost level bites.
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Goldenmill Harvest Fantasy
Placing Critique
4 Year old grizzle bitch that caught my eye as she entered the ring. Lovely correct coat. Strong but feminine head with big teeth. Nice outline and good length to her, good rear angulation, narrow front, moved well.
Edwinstowe & DCS Open Show
7th Apr 2023
Judge: Mr John Thomas (Blaisdon)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Goldenmill Harvest Fantasy
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Goldenmill Harvest Fantasy
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
16th Apr 2023
Judge: Miss Tracey James (Blackmine)
A bit thank to the committee of EABTC for inviting me to judge their championship show. I really enjoyed my day and when I later looked at the catalogue to see my winners I found it interesting reading, as all my major winners were of similar lines.
Open - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Goldenmill Harvest Fantasy
Placing Critique
Honest type of bitch with lots to like. A little plain in head. Racy and narrow throughout with an excellent rib, topline, and tailset. Well angulated front and rear. Strong quarters. Moved true with drive.
West of England Ladies Kennel Society
27th Apr 2023
Judge: Mr Mark Walshaw (Janmark)
Many thanks to the officers and committee for the invitation to judge at WELKS, it was quite a few years ago now, as I was due to judge them at the beginning of lockdown. Due to the heavy rain that had fallen over the preceding days, all judging was inside. It was slightly draughty, but we were allocated a double ring, so plenty of space, to see the exhibits stride out. I must thank the two stewards Lynn Jones and Celia Vines who kept the ring flowing beautifully and the exhibitors for making prompt appearances, we did well for time, starting approx. 0930 and finishing around 14:45. I thank all exhibitors for a wonderful entry (123 dogs making 172 entries} for a Thursday in Malvern and appreciate their time and expense for entering under me. There was plenty of quality to choose from and I was happy with my final decisions. Dentition was very good and a pleasure to judge dogs with clean teeth. I did find muscle tone to be poor/average in a lot of the exhibits, which must be one of the key areas for any working terrier. Jackets were mixed as was movement.
Open - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Goldenmill Harvest Fantasy
Placing Critique
Another bitch of quality. A grizzle bitch in the harshest of jackets. Strong typical head with excellent scissor bite, dark eye and keen expression. Strong neck flowing into clean shoulders, straight front and smart top line. Easily spannable and was clean through a good length of ribbing. She had a strong loin and well muscled, correct rear. Moved tidily around the ring and was handled to perfection.
Newark & DCS Open Show
17th Feb 2024
Judge: Mick Oxley (Digelsa)
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Goldenmill Harvest Fantasy
Wath, West Melton & District Canine Society Open Show
2nd Mar 2024
Judge: Anne Speake
I'd like to thank the officers and committee for the kind invitation to judge the Border terriers at there open show and for the excellent hospitality and lunch provided. I had a super entry and I'd like to thank all the exhibitors for allowing me the privilege of going over your dogs. My thanks to my very efficient steward Lynda for keeping the ring running smoothly
Open /
Reserve
Name at show: Goldenmill Harvest Fantasy
Bath Canine Society
26th May 2024
Judge: Mr Ian Higham (Comberdown)
I would like to thank Mr. Lee Cox and the officers and committee of Bath Canine Society for making my wife and I feel so welcome at their show. Also my two amazingly competent stewards Mark and Joyce who were just brilliant at their job.
I found nothing obviously untoward or concerning, apart from, surprisingly, a few too heavy ones, which cost placings. We need to remember functionality.
In general, overall, this was an entry of terrific in-depth quality. What an absolute privilege it was to go over them. Thank you all so much!
Open - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Goldenmill Harvest Fantasy
Ripon & DCS Open Show
2nd Jun 2024
Judge: Mr David Craig
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Goldenmill Harvest Fantasy
Goosnargh and Longridge Agricultural Society Open Show
6th Jul 2024
Judge: George Tullis
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Goldenmill Harvest Fantasy
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Goldenmill Harvest Fantasy
The Northern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
13th Jul 2024
Judge: Mr. Mark Ord (Marnadee)
Having attended & a long association with this breed club I was very honoured when I received the invitation to judge this show. It is pleasing that the club has such a wealth of supporters who do such sterling work and put on shows that make you want to return to. Walking into this venue today brought back many memories of the past and I am sure the pioneers of the club would be thrilled to see how it has prospered from humble beginnings. The Border Terrier continues to hold its own compared to many of today’s terrier breeds both as a companion and show dog. Breed standards were compiled by looking at the dogs of the time and their working capabilities fitting this purpose, this should still be adhered to now despite hunting no longer being allowed. This being said dogs should be presented for the show ring to the best of an owner’s capabilities, in hard muscular condition and coat presented clean and fit for the purpose of working in rough terrain.
I today found mouths to be good in the majority and I like to see large dentition along with a correct scissor bite. Several had eyes that needed attention in the way of cleaning before coming into the show ring. We still are seeing the incorrect flipping front action due to short upper arms and if not addressed this will become the norm. After my last appointment, I was pleased to only see a small minority where scissoring had been used on the coats which should not be the case. I did find today several coats that I would class as broken rather than the desirable tight harsh top weatherproof coat with undercoat for warmth. On a positive note, the bitches were easy to span and only a minority of males could not be. Pelts were pretty good being both thick & loose.
Open - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Goldenmill Harvest Fantasy
Otley CS Open Show
6th Aug 2024
Judge: Jill Peak (Bayard)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Goldenmill Harvest Fantasy
