Show Placings
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.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Kentwone Monstro
Placing Critique
another of pleasing size & I see has same sire as 1, pleasing in head & eye, ears need to settle, a little unsettled on move today & carrying a little too much weight. With more confidence this youngster has potential. Scored well in rear movement, tail well set & carried. In good double coat & has excellent thick loose pelt
Puppy - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Kentwone Monstro
Sunderland & DCS Premier Open Show
28th Nov 2021
Judge: Libby Tanton-Joy (Itsaso)
Puppy /
Reserve
Name at show: Kentwone Monstro
The Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
29th Jan 2022
Judge: Miss K. Hamilton (Cromlechs)
Firstly I would like to thank the officers and committee of The Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge and showing a warming hospitality. Thanks also goes to my two stewards who made sure my day ran perfectly. A well ran show with a fabulous atmosphere and venue. Many thanks goes to all the exhibitors for allowing me to go over their dogs and making my day one to remember and thoroughly enjoyable. Bitches outweighed the dogs but I was happy with the overall quality on the day. I would say exhibits were presented well although some could benefit with some general canine care like nail clipping. The last few years haven’t been kind to the show world so let’s not forget that sportsmanship is vital in making the show and atmosphere what it is.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Kentwone Monstro
Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Kentwone Monstro
Novice - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Kentwone Monstro
Placing Critique
Grizzle Dog with pleasing head of correct expression and neat dark ears. Heavier type of Dog shown in a good harsh coat with a straight topline, rib carried well back and thick tapering carrot tail.
The Scottish Border Terrier Club Members Limited Show
30th Jan 2022
Judge: Mrs C E Sansom (Tarkaswell)
I would like to thank the committee and members of the Scottish Border Terrier Club for the invitation to judge at this very friendly and well organised club show. My steward Pete Appleby was a great help, keeping things moving smoothly, and I am most grateful to the exhibitors for giving me such a lovely entry.
Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Kentwone Monstro
Placing Critique
A lot to like about this puppy, who had a masculine head, good coat and pelt. He moved out positively, but I preferred the top line and angulation of my winner, who also showed himself to better advantage.
Novice - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Kentwone Monstro
Placing Critique
Placed 2nd in PD
The Border Terrier Club Open Show
26th Feb 2022
Judge: Anna Duxbury (Ridgebow)
I would sincerely like to thank the Officers and Committee for inviting me to judge at this lovely well run show and for their kind hospitality on the day. Also for the lovely gifts received from the Club.
Many thanks also to my two stewards Judy and Marina, who were a great help and kept things running very smoothly.
I was extremely flattered by the wonderful entry and would like to thank each and every exhibitor for kindly allowing me to go over their dogs, and for their sportsmanship when accepting my decisions.
Coats, as always were very varied at this time of year, and some had to pay the penalty for not having enough topcoat. Nearly all dogs were spannable, all males were entire and dentition was good overall. I found I had some difficult decisions to make, and I was sorry I could not give more places.
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Kentwone Monstro
Placing Critique
9 month old with good head and teeth, in good coat which would benefit from a tidy up. Nice thick pelt. Was better on the move than 2.
Special Beginners - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Kentwone Monstro
Placing Critique
1st place PD
North & South Shields CS Open Show
5th Mar 2022
Judge: Mrs. V. Mann (Valger)
Junior - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Kentwone Monstro
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
26th Mar 2022
Judge: Dr. Ron Wheatley (Loiriston)
I was very privileged and honoured to judge this excellent show and would like to thank the members of the Border Terrier Club for their invitation, and the committee for their help and hospitality. The committee and members had provided a wonderful range of Specials and mementos to celebrate the Centenary of the Club. Many thanks to my very efficient ring stewards, Carol Mackenzie, and Judy Carr, for their help through a long day. Thanks also to the exhibitors for the large entry of 183 dogs, making 223 entries with 43 absent, which ranged over many types. There was quality in depth in many classes with close decisions. I found no kinky tails, two exhibits with one missing front tooth, and a few bites that had worn even. Coats as might be expected were at different stages, most in good coat and a few with the top just coming through.
Best Puppy - Dog
Name at show: Kentwone Monstro
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Kentwone Monstro
Placing Critique
Good head, teeth, and jaw. Coat and pelt good and moved well. Best Puppy Dog.
Special Beginners - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Kentwone Monstro
The Northern Border Terrier Club Open Show
9th Apr 2022
Judge: Mr. Tim Ball (Kaitak)
A thoroughly enjoyable day and my thanks go to the officers and committee for their kind invitation to judge their well-run Open Show. I was delighted with the excellent entry and what a pleasure it was to spend a day with the Borders and their owners. There were some well-filled classes which gave me lots to think about and some decisions were extremely close. A lovely atmosphere prevailed and applause for the winners was consistent throughout.
Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Kentwone Monstro
Placing Critique
11 mth old who was heavier all through than the winner. Firm topline, good length to ribcage, strong loin and tail pleasing for both set and carriage. Nice dark eyes which are set well apart, strong muzzle of correct length to balance head and good dentition. Standing nice and straight in front but with more breadth of chest than I would prefer. Moving true both fore and aft but could extend more on the go around and overall could not match action of winner. Pleasing texture to jacket.
Sunderland & DCS Premier Open Show
15th May 2022
Judge: Mr R Wright (Borderexpress)
A big thank you to the committee/officers of the Sunderland & District Canine Society for asking me to judge the Border Terriers at today’s Premier Open Show. A lovely entry of 25 dogs so a big thank you to the exhibitors for supporting my entry today and presenting some really nice dogs.
Also a big thank you to my steward for the day, Mr Tom hall who kept not only my classes but all of the terrier ring for the day finishing off with the group.
Borders were first in the ring today so I had the chance to see all of the terrier classes develop during the morning and then pleased to see my Best Of Breed go Terrier Group 2 – well done.
A lovely friendly show well supported and being an outside event weather held and the sun shone for most of it. Thank you all again for a lovely day and your support -
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Kentwone Monstro
Placing Critique
12 month old Grizzle & Tan that is up to size, a strong headed dog with cracking big teeth. He has excellent length of rib/loin showing a nice top line, his movement can was a little lethargic - would like to see a more drive from his well-developed frame, another dog that with a little more time and preparation could look so much better in his lines.
Northumberland County Show
3rd Jun 2022
Judge: Mark Atkinson (Raedwulf)
I would like to start with thanks to the Northumberland County Show Canine committee for inviting me to judge and for a well run show and the most excellent hospitality. Thanks also to my steward for stepping in at short notice and delivering a very well run ring.
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Kentwone Monstro
Placing Critique
13 month old grizzle dog on the large side. Large head with correct bite and large teeth. Harsh coat but not as dense as 1. Deep in chest and slightly too long in the loin. Movement not as positive as 1 but enjoyed his day out.
Border Union Championship Show
19th Jun 2022
Judge: Mrs Jayne Alpe (Pipruda)
First of all I would like to thank the committee for the appointment, the exhibitors for their entry and my stewards for keeping my ring controlled which enabled me to finish judging well in time for the groups. Judy you can steward for me anytime thank you. I was thrilled that my BOB not only won the Terrier Group but went on to Best in Show, my BPIB was placed in the Puppy Group as was my BV in the Veteran Group. Due to COVID this is my first appointment since 2017 and I am pleased to say that I can see a vast improvement in movement since then but overall the quality in bitches was far superior to the dogs, I have large hands and spannability was in the minority in most dog classes. In the standard it says Essentially a Working Terrier, many would be unable to get down a hole let alone get out again!
Junior - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Kentwone Monstro
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.
Junior - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Kentwone Monstro
Yearling - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Kentwone Monstro
Durham & County Canine Assoc. Premier Open Show.
17th Jul 2022
Judge: Lesley Armstrong-Rodgers ( Atron/Scottsway )
Thank you to the Committee for inviting me to judge Border Terriers at this extremely well run event, especially for pulling off such a great show despite being let down at such a late stage with their original venue. The Committee must have really pulled together, so very well done. I must say that they even had far more toilet facilities than some Championship Shows of late !.
I was delighted to be greeted with a super entry, not just numerically, but in quality too !. Thank you to all the exhibitors for bringing their Borders for my opinion today.
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Kentwone Monstro
Placing Critique
Quite strong headed grizzle male of 14 months. Has a lovely dark eye and good ear set, strong muzzle and big teeth. Was a little apprehensive at first and did not show off his full potential but once asked to move he seemed to settle. Ample bone on a straight front. Good length of rib and correct tail set. Moved out well enough but would have like to have seen a little more drive from behind. Perhaps this young dog could be improved to advantage if handled a little more sympathetically and with more attention paid to his profuse coat, as there was lots to like.
Carlisle & District Canine Society Open Show
31st Jul 2022
Judge: Dr Margaret Armstrong (Ploughdown)
I’d like to offer my thanks to Carlisle and District Canine Society for asking me to judge Borders on the day and to the committee of the Border Terrier Club for proposing me for the appointment. It was a very bright, sunny day so being inside the arena gave the exhibitors and the exhibits some relief from the heat. Although generally Borders prefer the open air and often give of their best outside. I’d like to offer my appreciation to my steward on the day for his efficient and effective management of the classes; he was super. My thanks also go to the exhibitors who entered their dogs and were so pleasant and sporting in accepting my placings. My decisions were based on how I saw the dogs on the day and some decisions were very close.
Junior - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Kentwone Monstro
Sedgefield & District Agricultural & Horticultural Society Open Show
13th Aug 2022
Judge: Mr Peter Armstrong (Atron)
My sincere thanks go to the exhibitors for firstly entering their dogs under me and then for showing them in such adverse weather conditions. Not only had they the extreme heat to contend with but also the small steeply inclined ring still full of sheep droppings as well. Proper Border country !.
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Kentwone Monstro
Placing Critique
Very raw 15 month old Grizzle dog. Owns a strong masculine head, yet without any coarseness, moderately broad skull, correct eye shape and colour. Strong muzzle, correct scissor bite and large teeth. Well off for bone, straight front, good deep chest. Adequately angulated front and rear, good tail carriage. Moved steadily when asked, if a little lethargic. Coat was not in the best of condition. I am sure that there is a respectable dog under there somewhere, he just needs a lot more time spent on coat preparation and ring training to be able present him to his best advantage in the show ring.
Driffield Championship Dog Show
26th Aug 2022
Judge: Mrs Anne Heathcote (Saxheath)
I would like to thank you all for allowing me to go over your dogs and also our Stewards John and Marvin for keeping everything running smoothly enabling me to finish in good time .
I have to say that I found movement in a number of classes worrying . Although most dogs looked ok in profile when viewed from the front and rear there were too many moving closely and a few flicking wrists . This was reflected in my placings with the soundest being placed highest .
Mouths were good with just one level bite but there were both dogs and bitches which I could not span . Coats were , on the whole , pretty good .
Yearling - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Kentwone Monstro
Good Citizen - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Kentwone Monstro
Placing Critique
Heavier built gr , well off for bone with a decent topline ,good hind angulation and harsh jacket .
