Show Placings
Windsor Championship Show
27th Jun 2019
Judge: Mrs Jena Tuck (Nettleby)
My thanks to the Society for inviting me, to my two very able stewards who kept everything moving smoothly, and to the exhibitors for giving me the privilege of going over their dogs. I was delighted by my winners, and by the overall quality of the entry.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
The Northern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
13th Jul 2019
Judge: Mrs Laura Illingworth (Thorneyhurst)
A big thanks to The Northern Border Terrier Club for there invitation to judge their club show, my first club open show was for the Northern many years ago, and the friendliness and hospitality has not changed. Thank you to the exhibitors for such a good entry and great atmosphere around the ring, and most especially to my two capable stewards Carolyn and Graham Richardson for keeping every thing flowing, and not putting a foot wrong all day. The quality of exhibits was second to none and many good dogs had to go home without a card, teeth were excellent and not one kinked tail or missing testicle all day, nice to see so many of the borders looked capable of doing a days work.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Placing Critique
7 months similar type, liked her outline narrow and racy just not quite settled as 1st on move
Novice - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Leeds Championship Dog Show
26th Jul 2019
Judge: Mr T Tuck (Nettleby)
Thanks to all exhibitors for providing a really good entry, and thanks also to my calm and efficient steward for helping to make this a thoroughly enjoyable appointment. The heatwave temperature had thankfully dropped and the covered half of the ring provided very comfortable conditions.
I was thrilled with my final line up in dogs and bitches. In particular, I thought the Reserve CC and CC winners were very typical, high quality and honest all round border terriers. It is always very exciting and satisfying to see borders of such a high calibre at the top end of the range.
It is difficult to make generalisations, as strengths and weaknesses varied considerably across the total entry. I found numerous decent, moderately broad heads, some of which had the classic otter-like appearance, strong muzzle and keen expression. Overall size and correct balanced proportions seemed reasonably consistent, and I don’t recall any of the well over-sized and coarser types that one sometimes encounters. I thought hind quarters were good overall, though straight fronts and well laid shoulders were less common. Coats varied, as they always do, though I would have liked to find a few more that combined the really harsh topcoat, good undercoat, and thick pelt. Was this just due to the state of individual coats on the day, or is the weatherproof coat and jacket receiving less attention?
Any of the above observations are, of course, based on the entry on the day and are not necessarily a pronouncement on the breed as a whole!
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Leek & DSS Open Show
27th Jul 2019
Judge: Mrs C E Sansom (Tarkaswell)
I would like to thank the Leek and District Show Society for inviting me to judge at their traditional agricultural show. Thanks also to my very efficient steward Sharon Bowers and to the exhibitors who gave me such a lovely entry and the honour of going over their dogs. Coats and pelts were generally good, but front movement was variable and I did find some exhibits with incorrect dentition.
Best Puppy
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Placing Critique
7 month old grizzle and tan bitch, who was initially a little over enthusiastic on the move, but settled as the class progressed. She had a dark eye, keen expression and correct bite. Narrow throughout, of moderate length, with a good topline and tail set. She was presented in an excellent harsh double coat with loose thick pelt. Movement a little loose in front at the moment, which should improve with maturity.BP
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.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Placing Critique
A super puppy showing in an accomplished way for one so young, really liked her size, make and shape, spannable, feminine and typical in head with nicely shaped eye, head nicely set on good neckline, good in upperarm, balanced throughout, well ribbed back, has a lovely double coat and good pelt, needs to tighten in front but looked good circling the ring
Special Challenge - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
The Scottish Kennel Club
25th Aug 2019
Judge: Mr Richard Allen (Penparc)
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
South Wales Kennel Association
12th Oct 2019
Judge: Mrs M Wanless (Thorneyburn)
My thanks go to SWKA for their kind invitation to judge at this good venue. Also to my stewards Sue and Wendy who kept things flowing.
Thank you too all those who entered and accepted my decisions so sportingly. All mouths were good, all dogs entire and coat quality was excellent , especially in the dog classes. Pleased with my winners, and my final line-up, and to see my bob and bp be shortlisted in their groups.
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Placing Critique
10 months grizzle. Sweet head, with well placed ear, dark eye. Good body lines, and bone. She had a level top-line, correct tail set and tail. A bit short of coat today, but had a thick pelt. She moved out well on neat feet.
The Birmingham & District Gundog & Terrier Club
19th Oct 2019
Judge: Mrs Linda Coleman (Hartswelin)
Thanks for the good entry, marred by absentees, it seems some had entered two shows today and unfortunately for me chose to go to the other one!
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Placing Critique
Red bitch a bit short of coat today. Well balanced all through, good feet, dark eye with lovely expression, a tad heavy in ear at the moment. Straight narrow front although legs still need to settle on the move. Res b.b.
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Northwich & DCS Open Show
20th Oct 2019
Judge: Rachel Pearce (Alkinra)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG1, Borderxpress Echo Beach
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Borderxpress Echo Beach
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Midland Counties Championship Show
24th Oct 2019
Judge: Mr Stuart Plane
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Placing Critique
A young bitch in very tight fitting coat which really needed more time, however she is well constructed with well placed shoulders and a good rib, showed steadily
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
3rd Nov 2019
Judge: Ms Judith Fawcett (Carrock)
I would like to thank the Midland Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge this my second breed club show. Thank you to the committee for their kind hospitality and the lovely gift I received at the end of the day. My two stewards, Sharon Pickering & Beverley Barber, kept things moving along nicely – thank you. I was delighted with the entry – thank you to everyone for giving me the opportunity of going over your dogs and for the sporting manner in which my decisions were accepted. As expected coats were at various stages – some were good, some going over and a couple of exhibits were freshly pulled out. All dogs were entire and there were no kinked tails. There were one or two untidy and a couple of level mouths. I had one main concern on the day – size. There were some exhibits who were just too big to span and weighed heavy and this was reflected in their placings. I thoroughly enjoyed my day and was delighted with my main winners - I had some good quality dogs to judge.
Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Walsall & DKA Open Show
9th Nov 2019
Judge: Mr Harry Russell
Firstly I would like to thank the committee for the invite to judge at this show. The show had a lovely atmosphere with a very welcoming committee. Secondly thank you to the exhibitors who entered under me with their quality dogs.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG4, Borderxpress Echo Beach
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG3, Borderxpress Echo Beach
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Placing Critique
11 month old bitch of lovely type, beautifully feminine head which flows into a beautiful neck and topline. Presents a lovely shape when stood and has good bone and substance for age. Easily spanable and had a lovely drive when walking. Pleased to award her Best of breed and best puppy in breed.
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Wrexham & District KA Open Show
16th Nov 2019
Judge: Mr Paul Brannan (Brankell)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Borderxpress Echo Beach
Best Puppy - Bitch
Name at show: TPG2, Borderxpress Echo Beach
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Sedgley & Gornal Canine Association Open Show
24th Nov 2019
Judge: Rachel Larner (Hawcoat)
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Placing Critique
Feminine little bitch in good coat and condition. Lovely otter head. Movement not quite as good as 1.
West Midland Terrier Society Open Show
30th Nov 2019
Judge: Mr. J. Todd (Roxess)
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Burton-on-Trent Kennel Association Open Show
1st Dec 2019
Judge: Mrs Mandy Kenna (Cynetkoy)
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Placing Critique
Another very nice bitch puppy, 11 months. with pleasing head and expression, good reach of neck flowing onto a level topline with a good tail set. Moved ok but unfortunately a bit unsettled today.
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Placing Critique
Stood alone in this class, but was more settled this time around.
Oakengates & District Canine Society Open Show
8th Dec 2019
Judge: Margaret Hughes (Forgevale)
Best Puppy
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Junior /
Reserve
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Ladies Kennel Association
14th Dec 2019
Judge: Mr Mark Lowry (Ravenside)
I would first like to thank all the exhibitors for a lovely entry, and for making the effort to travel to the N.E.C on a dark winter’s morning. There was a variation in breed type to a degree, which is always the case, but I was very happy with both my final lineups and only wish I could hand out more awards.
Best Puppy - Bitch
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Placing Critique
grizzle and tan quality pup with beautiful feminine head, keen eye, narrow front with good tight feet, level topline with correct tailset, strong hindquarters which were used well when travelling around the ring. One to watch B.P.B
Royal Cheshire County Show
21st Jun 2021
Judge: Mr Ian Hardman
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
East of England Championship Show
8th Jul 2021
Judge: Mr Ian Hopper (Esyntona)
My thanks go to the East of England committee for inviting me to judge the show. Thank you to my two stewards who efficiently helped exhibitors to follow the corvid regulations in place for the show.
For quite a lot of the younger dogs it was there first show due to the lockdown they all handled it well.
All teeth were ok a few of the dogs were just spannable there was no problem with the bitches
I was pleased with my final line ups for dogs and bitches and the main winners I feel could still carry out the work they were bred for if required.
Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
The Midland Border Terrier Club 2020 Championship Show
24th Sep 2021
Judge: (Dogs) Anne Gregory (Remony) (Bitches) Liz Wright (Totherend)
DOGS:
A most enjoyable day judging dogs at this show and I would like to thank the Club for inviting me to do so. Thanks also to my two stewards, John and John, who kept things moving along in a professional and efficient manner. Thanks also to the exhibitors for their support and allowing me the privilege of going over their dogs.
Mouths, on the whole, were good and I found only one suspect mouth. There were plenty of typical otter heads but evidence also of stops that were too deep and muzzles that were too short, which is not typical of an otter head.
Movement in some dogs was less than desirable with a few crossing in front, toeing in or flicking wrists. Rear movement was somewhat better but side movement showed some dogs short stepping. I also found some flat, slack feet and loose pasterns, which could well have been improved with proper exercise, and some feet could have been tidied up to better effect.
Generally coats and pelts were harsh and thick but, in some classes, lack of coat was the deciding factor in final placements.
My main concern today was size and weight. Some dogs were very difficult to span, were too heavy and did not come to hand well. This must be addressed to ensure Borders remain fit for the purpose they were intended.
I was pleased with my final line-up and my co judge and I whole heartedly agreed when it came to the final awards.
BITCHES:
My thanks to the Midland Border Terrier Club for offering this my first judging appointment at championship level. I had a really enjoyable day and must thank exhibitors for their wonderful entry and allowing me the opportunity to go over their dogs. Huge thanks also to my two stewards, John & John, who kept everything running smoothly.
I was really pleased with the quality of exhibits, unfortunately this meant some good dogs went unplaced.
Coats were at various stages, all acceptable, but I personally prefer more than less. Some of the exhibits would have benefitted from a tidy up, especially feet. Front movement could have been better, a few upright shoulders and over-angulated rear ends. Overall size was OK, but a few were over weight which made them unspannable.
Really pleased with my final line up and final awards.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
The Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cheshire Border Terrier Club Championship Show
26th Sep 2021
Judge: Mrs D Bullen (Fevstone)
I would like to thank the officers and committee for the hard work and smooth running of the show. I would also like to thank my two stewards for doing an excellent job. The exhibitors seemed to enjoy the show judging by the popularity of my top honours. Unlike one particular exhibitor who needed his teddy putting back in his cot judging by his unsporting behaviour. 4 were found to be unspannable with a couple of bad mouths, also some were far to thin, which is unacceptable and one or two could have smelled a little sweeter. It's all well and good getting dressed up, you are letting your dogs down if they pong.
Mid Limit - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
The Scottish Kennel Club (May) Championship Show
1st Oct 2021
Judge: Mrs Trudi Baird (Dowgri)
I was delighted to accept the invitation to judge at the May show postponed to October.
Under Scottish government rules it meant those of us inside had to wear masks & I thank the majority of exhibitors for complying with this legislation.
Thank you to my lone steward who was able to keep the classes coming in and ready for me, it wasn't an easy task with our neighbouring ring hosting the breeds October show but thankfully we didn't get too many clashes.
I always feel immensely privileged to be able to judge your dogs and I hope exhibitors felt that I gave each of you ample time to set up your dogs on the table to show them at their best.
The entry was varied and I felt my top winners were outstanding. As always coats were presented at various stages and bites were generally very good. A number with long flat & untidy feet and a few dogs I just couldn't span even with my large hands!
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
The Scottish Kennel Club (October) Championship Show
1st Oct 2021
Judge: Miss Anita Harrison (Iacheslei)
My thanks to SKC for holding the show after two changes of date and merging the May and October shows. It can’t have been easy. My grateful thanks to Bob Potts, my sole ring steward for the day, who cheerfully and calmly kept the ring running smoothly with the greatest efficiency.
Whilst my main winners fitted the breed standard I was disappointed with some of the other exhibits. The front movement on some left an awful lot to be desired. (Try videoing your dogs moving) Many were light of bone, on the leg and short coupled giving a square outline. Several had short round ribs. Having said that the majority were spannable. Dentition was generally good. All dogs were entire. Coats were at various stages but those with no coat had to be penalised in several classes. Presentation of some exhibits could have been better. Temperaments on the whole appeared to be okay, with just the odd exhibit displaying a tendency to be over excited in the presence of others.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
West Midlands Terrier Society Open Show
27th Nov 2021
Judge: Gill Thomas (Sunnystone)
My thanks to the WMTS tireless committee for over riding the appalling weather and making every effort to run the show as normal. Unfortunately due to the storm there were understandably many absentees of both exhibitors & judges alike. The Border Terrier exhibitors took my standing in all in good part and I thank them for being such good sports. My thanks go of course to my indefatigable stewards Spencer Cox & Clare Robinson Cox who sailed through the process with ease and good humour as usual.
Reserve Best Bitch
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Post Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Placing Critique
Grizzle, very good head and expression. nice gentle stop good mouth, neat tidy ears, ribbed well back level topline and strong loin, good double coat & pelt, beautiful free movement going round, feet tight and neat, nice carroty tail well set on. RBB
Ladies Kennel Association
11th Dec 2021
Judge: Mrs Beverley Barber (Alcumlow)
Thank you to everyone who entered their dogs for me to judge. I was pleased with my entry and very pleased that LKA took place in light of the current Covid19 situation. I must admit it was very challenging to judge properly whilst wearing a facemask all day in this indoor venue! I was very pleased with my principle winners. Some of the younger classes were not so good maybe with maturity the exhibits will probably change places many times. My principle of judging is always good sound movement, capable of following a horse, this requires good conformation. A well laid shoulder and a properly angulated rear allows a good free stride . Some dogs were too narrow and so swinging their fronts from side to side, and some were great standing but fell apart on the move, running downhill or rear out of line with front were common faults. Heads were very varied, some very exaggerated or with untypical expression. Bites were mostly okay although I did find misaligned jaws and some had small or uneven sized teeth. Coats were hit and miss but pelts were mostly good and all were spannable, although some were round in rib. But remember you always take the best dog home.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Crufts
11th Mar 2022
Judge: Mrs. Margaret Curtis (Matamba)
Crufts has always been a memorable experience for me, from sitting ringside to winning top honours in this breed, and to retire from judging with my last appointment being Crufts was a special occasion. Many thanks to all the exhibitors for the entry of 233 dogs making 257 entries with 28 absentees.
It was a long day and with only one steward for almost all of the classes my sincere thanks must go to Robyn Burnett. Plus a special thanks to Judy Carr for stepping in to help Robyn in those last big classes to help us finish just in time to get the BOB to the Group. Also to Joyce Martin the photographer who worked hard throughout the day to get those special pictures, thank you. I enjoyed my day judging but found some of the classes quite challenging.
I was pleased with the lineup and my principal winners, but a little disappointed with what I was finding when the dogs came to the table. The standard reads “Head like that of an otter moderately broad in skull and small ears dropping close to cheek” but some were so untypical of our breed with narrow skulls, weak jaws and small teeth, with ears that were too big and standing away from the cheek.
In every class there were some that just could not be spanned - being too deep in the chest and strong in the rib. Movement was better behind than in front. Finding dogs with a short upper arm, this not only restricts the movement but when standing almost gives a Fox Terrier type front which I was seeing, to start accepting these deviations as acceptable would be a sad day for our breed as we know it.
General condition of the dogs was good, jackets came in all stages mostly acceptable with some good thick pelts. One problem I found today was the baiting of dogs on the table. In some cases it made it hard going for dogs and judge - no need to top and tail and bait all at the same time - personally I just needed the dogs to stand still.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Placing Critique
Overall picture racy type, good shape to head, would have liked a little smaller ears they sat well to give right expression, good bodylines would like a shorter tail, rib well back and in proportion, span ok right amount of bone, thick pelt jacket just starting to break through and was harsh. Moved ok.
North Staffs Canine Society Open Show
20th Mar 2022
Judge: Andrea Dixon (Otterpaws)
Thank you very much to the club for inviting me to judge and my stewards Dave and Andy. Thank you to the exhibitors for allowing me to judge their dogs.
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Placing Critique
3 year old G/T bitch. Similar comments to 1st, however her reluctance on the move lost her the class today.RBOB.
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.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
16th Apr 2022
Judge: Mrs C E Sansom (Tarkaswell)
I would like to thank the committee and members of the Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cheshire border terrier club for the invitation to judge at this friendly club show. My stewards Tracey Anscombe and Sian Mckay were very efficient and kept the day running smoothly. Thank you to the exhibitors for a lovely entry and accepting my decisions in a sporting manner. It was a privilege to judge your dogs.
I had some quality borders to go over, and my decisions reflected my interpretation of the breed standard, on the day.
Some exhibits lacked the typical otter head, moderately broad with a short, strong muzzle and keen expression, which is definitive in our breed. Coats were generally good, harsh and dense with thick pelts, but several exhibits would have benefitted from having their feet trimmed. I found no kinked tails, dentition was generally good and all dogs were entire.
There was a lovely atmosphere, especially during the challenges, and I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
Open - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Placing Critique
This feminine bitch had an attractive head with a dark eye, although a slightly larger ear. A lovely reach of neck flowed into a fairly long body, with her ribs carried well back, a level top line and well set tail. She was sound in her movement and presented in good coat. I preferred the slightly narrower construction of those who stood in front of her.
The East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
18th Apr 2022
Judge: Mr M. Hollingsbee (Otterwood)
I would like to thank the Committee of the Club for entrusting me to judge this
show. Due to my age I have decided that this will be my last appointment at this
level. I would like to thank my able stewards Sarah Pateman and Kay Tuffin for
keeping me in order and ensuring a smooth running of the show. All of the
Committee worked very hard and I thank them.
Having said that, what a lovely standard of dogs were placed before me. Overall
coats were excellent and I did not detect one bad mouth. The only criticism I have is
that a few exhibits did not have the feet and nails trimmed.
Mid Limit - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
WELKS
25th Apr 2022
Judge: Mr S A Mcpherson (Brumberhill))
Thank you to the WELKS committee for the invitation to judge their show and to my stewards, who did a sterling job, keeping everything moving, to get through the entry.
Wasn’t sure what to expect, being on a Monday, in the current financial climate, so was delighted to receive an entry of 126 dogs, making 181 entries, topping the Terrier Group, by quite a margin. Thank you to those exhibitors, for bringing their dogs, and wanting my opinion. There were very few I’d actually judged before, having last judged at Blackpool ’19.
We were blessed with a lovely sunny day, and a huge double sized ring, giving everyone full chance to show their dogs to full advantage.
I felt it was a high quality entry, especially the bitches, where, I felt, my final bitch challenge line up was one of the best I’ve judged. There were a number of bitches, both there, and in the placings, I have no doubt will gain their crowns, given a fair chance.
Main points of concern, as last time I judged, at Blackpool ’19, are still deep stops, with a rounder eye, giving an untypical expression. A few, with this problem, also had tighter, untidy bites, as they were very short in muzzle.
A few knobbly tails, some too long, carried high, but most were ok and well carried.
On the whole, I thought movement had improved, although still a few high steppers, due to incorrect shoulder and upper arm. Toplines were good, on most. Presentation, on the whole, was good, as most were in good coat, or evidence of texture.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Placing Critique
Grizzle. Beautiful feminine otter head and expression. Excellent neck, shoulder, front and feet. Good topline and tailset. Excellent hindquarters and in super coat. Not dissimilar in type, to the winner, but couldn’t match her powerful, forward going movement, but a lovely bitch, not easily discounted.
Joint Border Terrier Clubs' Championship Show
30th Apr 2022
Judge: Miss Elspeth Jackson (Clipstone)
What a great honour it was to be invited to judge the Joint Border Terrier Clubs’ Show in the Border Terrier’s centenary year. Waiting an extra two years did not decrease my excitement for the appointment and my anticipation was richly rewarded with a super entry both in turns of numbers and quality.
My critique must start with several expressions of gratitude to those who made this appointment possible and so enjoyable.
To the Committee for inviting me to judge at such a prestigious event. It was truly an honour, and the memory of the day will be one I shall treasure. Further the hospitality that myself and my family were shown at the show and the dinner following was much appreciated. We all had a great time.
To the show organisers, especially Show Manger Helen Axford, whose organisation and show layout allowed everything to run smoothly even when the weather was a little less than kind to us.
To my capable and efficient Stewards Christine Horner and Sharon Pickering. Having you in the ring with me was both supportive and enjoyable.Thank you to the exhibitors for giving me a lovely entry to judge. I enjoyed judging each and every dog whether in the cards or not. I had some tough decisions to make and in the stronger classes five places was insufficient for the depth of quality. A number of dogs I liked very much went cardless. I loved the line up in both my challenges and was able to find the type I wanted in all classes.
I was glad to find some super coats and pelts. The changeable late April Border weather and biting wind certainly showed us the importance of these. It left us in no doubt that for a Border Terrier working the Border country in the colder winter months and at higher elevations a good coat is a must. I understand that it is not always possible to present your dogs at a show in the perfect jacket but when out of coat, personally I prefer to see a dog neatly stripped back rather than left with a few top coat hairs.
I found three mouths with teeth well out of line and a couple of tails were questionable but overall the quality was excellent.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Bath CS Championship Show
27th May 2022
Judge: Mrs Jean Willetts (Hanway)
I would like to thank Bath Canine Society Committee for my invitation to judge Border Terriers at their show. I would also like to thank my steward as she was on her own, and did an excellent job of running the ring and dogs smoothly. I’d also like to thank all the exhibitors who entered, I had a very enjoyable day going over each of the dogs.
On the whole most of the dogs were in good condition. Most dogs presented had good pelts and coats, however there were a few with thin pelts. There were a few long tails and some large ears. The movement on the whole was sound.
Limit - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Southern Counties Canine Association
3rd Jun 2022
Judge: Mrs Elizabeth Barrett (Howthwaite)
Thank you to the committee for inviting me to award my first set of CCs. Although my appointment was originally for 2020, it was worth the wait. Thank you to my stewards Doug and Sue for keeping me in line and the ring running smoothly. And most of all, thank you to all of the exhibitors for your entries and for allowing me to go over your dogs. I also want to thank anyone who made unsporting comments, for doing so out of my earshot.
As I would expect, the entry was on the whole very pleasing. Thankfully, I didn’t have many exaggerations, such as ultra short muzzles or over-angulated hindquarters. Unfortunately though, good fronts, and in particular clean, well laid, shoulders and good front angulation, were few and far between. Movement, with both good reach and drive and accuracy was hard to find, so I did find myself forgiving the odd wayward front legs on dogs that otherwise had good construction and an easy ground covering stride. I would rather see a dog a little loose and covering the ground than one very accurate that can only take a three inch stride. All dogs were entire. There were only a couple of less than perfect bites and an ever so slightly kinked tail. Only a select few had a good short carroty tail, and some were very long, something we need to look out for. A few, including some bitches, were big in the rib and far too heavy to pick up and quite a number had very little undercoat and thin pelts. I looked for good construction and movement, balance and no exaggeration. I found several dogs that I would happily award CCs to on another day and had the privilege of having to really nitpick, especially in the dog challenge.
Limit - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Placing Critique
Handy sized, light grizzle and tan with a lovely feminine ottery head. Excellent bite with good muzzle and a kind eye. Excellent neck and well laid shoulders. Good angulations and just right for bone. Narrow, well ribbed back and easily spanned. Lovely topline and tailset. Very good hindquarters, with nothing overdone. Shown in an excellent harsh topcoat with thick undercoat and pelt. Sound moving and balanced in profile, I liked her very much for type.
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 .
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
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.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Darlington Championship Dog Show
17th Sep 2022
Judge: Miss Tracey Peacock (Ragatam)
Firstly, I would like to thank the committee for their invitation to judge Border Terriers. Huge thanks to my two efficient stewards Laura Jordan-Smith and Julie North who kept me on track and finally the exhibitors for a super entry. Movement in general was better at the rear than in front as there were too many swinging fronts, wide movement and toeing in. There was a good selection of quality dogs and bitches for me to choose from and I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cheshire Border Terrier Club Championship Show
24th Sep 2022
Judge: Mrs. Margaret Bailey (Grindelvald)
I would like to thank the officers and committee for asking me to judge the show, also making me feel so welcomed. A big thank you to my 2 stewards Tracey and Kathleen who kept me on track, also to all the exhibits and exhibitors, who gave me a lots of quality Borders to go over. I wish I had more CC’s especially in the dog classes. My concern with in the breed, is their fronts, straight shoulders, with very little angulation, which effects the front movement. All dogs had a good bite, a couple with level bite, but not a problem. All males were entire. Grooming needs to be addressed, tidying their underneath, also the feet need to be neatly trimmed and the nails cut correctly, it makes such a difference when presenting them to the Judge. 1or 2 needed ring craft classes. However, overall what a great representation of the breed. I was very pleased with my main winners.
Mid Limit - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
West Bromwich & Wednesbury Canine Society Open Show
1st Oct 2022
Judge: Mrs Sue Spafford (Dassett)
Thank you to all officers and committee of West Bromwich and Wednesbury Canine Society for inviting me to judge border terriers at your show. I had a very enjoyable day and a thank you to all those who brought their dogs for me to go over. Some decisions were very close and I understand it was a very long day for some who were waiting for their groups and being entered in the other show alongside.
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Walsall & District Kennel Association Open Show
1st Oct 2022
Judge: Mr John Finney (Sanguliano)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Borderxpress Echo Beach
West Bromwich & Wednesbury Canine Society Open Show
1st Oct 2022
Judge: Mrs Sue Spafford (Dassett)
Thank you to all officers and committee of West Bromwich and Wednesbury Canine Society for inviting me to judge border terriers at your show. I had a very enjoyable day and a thank you to all those who brought their dogs for me to go over. Some decisions were very close and I understand it was a very long day for some who were waiting for their groups and being entered in the other show alongside.
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Placing Critique
Grizzle bitch of good size, feminine head, spans easily, shown in good coat, pushed hard for BoB – awarded RBoB.
Walsall & District Kennel Association Open Show
1st Oct 2022
Judge: Mr John Finney (Sanguliano)
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
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.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Rugby & DCS Open Show
8th Oct 2022
Judge: Jane Paradise (Shardlow)
Two days before the show I was appointed as an emergency stand-in judge. I do hope that the original judge Colin Richardson is now feeling better –you had drawn a quality entry.
My thanks to the Committee for this opportunity and to the exhibitors for accepting my placings with good sportsmanship.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Borderxpress Echo Beach
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Placing Critique
Rising 4 years old. Correct size, width of front and ribcage, and length of body. Mature and flexible in body and well balanced angulation fore and aft. I could envisage her being able to extricate herself from any earth she might enter. Workmanlike moving around the ring. Fit for purpose. BOB. G3
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.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
The East Anglia Border Terrier Club Open Show
5th Nov 2022
Judge: Mandy Holmes (Bimandi)
Many thanks to EABT for asking me to judge and to all the exhibitors for entering under me.
All males entire. 3 dogs with level bites, the rest all had good mouths. No kinked tails. Some very nice youngsters in the ring today, a real credit to their breeders.
Best Bitch
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Best Opposite Sex
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Placing Critique
4yr well balanced bitch, strong but feminine. Broad skull and strong muzzle with alert expression. Straight narrow front. Good angles front and rear with racy back end. Ribs well back, firm topline with well set tail. Spannable with thick loose pelt and in good harsh coat. Moved out with purpose. Not exaggerated in any way. Pleased to award her Best Bitch.
Sedgley & Gornal Canine Association Premier Open Show
27th Nov 2022
Judge: Mrs. Lesley Armstrong-Rodgers ( Scottsway )
Thank you to the Officers and Committee for inviting me to judge at this, their first Premier Show. It was a very well run Show with both exhibitors and judges in mind. Thank you to my able steward, Eliza Hajdas, who kept the ring running smoothly with a constant smile. I thoroughly enjoyed my day, unfortunately there were a few absentees, but I was delighted with the quality of my entry. Thanks must also go to all the exhibitors who gave me the chance to go over their dogs.
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Placing Critique
Such a lovely head on this well balanced grizzle and tan bitch. Her sire really seemed to put his stamp on such quality heads, being so typical of the breed. Has a moderately broad skull and a strong muzzle, big teeth with correct dention. A lovely eye, both in colour and shape and combined with a super expression. Standing with a firm topline and neat tailset. Correct angulation in both front and rear, and was in quite good coat with a thick pliable pelt. A very typy bitch who moved out well enough but at times rather reluctantly, which unfortunately cost her higher honours today !
The Southern Border Terrier Open Show
5th Mar 2023
Judge: Mr Matt Smith (Alncroft)
Many thanks to the club for the invitation to judge at their show and for their hospitality. Thank you to my stewards, and the exhibitors for entering under me. I thoroughly enjoyed my day and was pleased with the quality present. Many of the classes were close decisions and coats played a big part in final standings. Whilst I didn’t find any dogs that I couldn’t span, having spent a lifetime around working terriers some of the bitches in particular were on the larger end of the scale for preference.
Open - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Retford & DCS Open Show
19th Mar 2023
Judge: Sarah Pateman (Lessien)
I would like to thank the committee for my invite to judge the Border Terriers at their Premier show 19th March 2023.
A busy show, well run and laid out and everyone very friendly and supportive.
I received a great entry and would like to take this opportunity to thank all the Border Terrier exhibiters who entrusted me to go over their dogs and accepted my decisions on the day. It was good to see so many puppies in the ring and of good quality.
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Placing Critique
Grizzle and tan bitch, feminine, keen expression, and dark eye, narrow throughout, straight front, level top line and tail set correct, well balanced throughout when on the move which was free moving, nice tight feet in good coat with nice loose thick pelt.
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
25th Mar 2023
Judge: Mrs Charlotte Archibald (Tweedburn)
What an absolute honour and a privilege to be invited to judge this show, my thanks to the Officers and Committee of the Border Terrier Club, and my two excellent stewards for the day, Judy and Marina.
My sincere thanks also, to ALL the exhibitors for making it truly memorable, with 196 dogs, 233 entries.
Some very close decisions had to be made!
On the down side, I found some very short muzzles and small teeth, and quite a number of filthy teeth!! Temperaments were generally good, there were 2 kinked tails and 1 suspect mouth, a lack of muscle tone and condition in some exhibits, which is essential for a terrier to do it’s job.
That said, it was an absolute joy to see so many super dogs.
Mid Limit - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Placing Critique
finer in bone to the 1st 2, a tad heavy in ear, lovely topline both stacked and on the move. Moved out well on neat feet.
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.
Limit - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Joint Border Terrier Clubs' Championship Show
30th Apr 2023
Judge: Mrs Hilary Gilpin (Otterbobs)
A very big thank you to the SBTC for inviting me to judge this very well run show, to Marina for stewarding and to the exhibitors for entering under me.
Mid Limit - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
National Dog Show
6th May 2023
Judge: Brigitte Belin Bernaudin (France)
First, I thank the committee for the invitation to judge this prestigious show. Thanks to my stewards for making a super job and keep my judging running smoothly. It was a real honour and privilege as foreign judge and breeder to have the opportunity of this 1st appointment to give CC in my breed, and thank to exhibitors to allow me to go over so many good Border.
Being able in my country to work my dogs, I have been looking for the right conformation as asks in the standard, making dogs able to do their original work underground and was happy many could do so.
Limit - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Placing Critique
A strong but feminine bitch with nice outline. Good otter head with flat skull and strong muzzle, punishing jaw. Straight and narrow front. Good neck flowing into well laid back shoulders. Ribs well back and spannable, strong loins. Good topline and underline. Balanced angulations front and rear.Excellent harsh double coat and loose pelt. Good mover
Leeds Championship Show
29th Jul 2023
Judge: Mr Brian Aubrey (Jenabeck)
Thank you all for a wonderful entry, I had to make some difficult choices on the day, but as always, I judge the dog on the day friend or foe and not what the dog as done in the past or what it will do in the future.
a few things did concern me on the day (1 ) so Many dirty teeth, (2) a few unfit dogs due to being overweight, (3) and the most concerning is short legs on one or two of the borders,
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Bournemouth Championship Show
13th Aug 2023
Judge: Ms Tina Jones (Otterholme)
My thanks go to the committee of Bournemouth Championship Show for inviting me to award tickets for the first time, it was a very special day.
Special thanks to my stewards Gentle Lowe and Brian Aubrey for doing such a sterling job, allowing me to focus on the task in hand.
I was delighted with the entry that awaited me, a huge thank you to the exhibitors for giving me the privilege to go over their dogs, this was a real honour and the sporting way they accepted my decisions, on the whole by most exhibitors.
I was told many years ago, by someone well respected in the breed to judge with the hands, not with the eyes, never did this ring true as today. Some dogs I have admired from the ringside, didn’t live up to expectations, whilst others that hadn’t previously caught my eye, surprised me and did.
Being the daughter of a hunt terrier man I could get no better grounding in the requirements of an earth dog, these were the days long before quad bikes, terriers would be expected to be on their feet from the moment hounds drew off until close of the hunting day, working in landscapes not dissimilar to that of that hunt the breed first originated from.
l tried to look subjectively at the exhibit before me to see if they had the confirmation and condition to undertake such duties. I was surprised how quite a number were difficult to span and far too deep in chest and too wide in front and came up heavy, lacking the narrowness to go to ground, a distinct disadvantage in the working arena, legs bend, chests don’t.
I was finding rear movement was better than front, but more than a few lacked the drive that I looked for with elevated front action that indicates an upper arm that is shorter than ideal.
I look to see feet that are tight with a good thick pad so vital in an earth dog, many were lacking in this important trait.
I found temperaments superb throughout the day, dentition was questionable on several exhibits and all dogs entire.
A plea to exhibitors if you bait them on the table, that is fine if they look hypnotically at the treat, but on several occasions, owners were wrestling with their dogs trying to get at the treat, making it difficult to assess them.
I am always mindful to judge fit for function, and I was happy that my winners fitted that bill and all sporting decent jackets and pelts and meeting my interpretation of the breed standard.
I was delighted to see my BOB going on to third in the terrier group and my BP winning the terrier puppy group.
Limit - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Placing Critique
This one really appealed and one you really need to get your hands on to fully appreciate all her virtues who very much appealed for her overall balance. Honest and unexaggerated all through. Beautiful feminine head and expression, nice fill under the eye, has a good strength in her muzzle and excellent scissor bite, looked so balanced in profile and on the move. She is a nice size, excellent in shoulders and upper arm, which was evident in her clean long strides, correct in rib, hence easy to span, super topline, correctly well angulated hindquarters.
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Championship Show
30th Sep 2023
Judge: Mrs J Guvercin (Glebeheath)
Thank you to the committee for this appointment, everyone worked hard to make it an enjoyable day. This venue always has a super atmosphere, however, the ring is too small really to see outlines, being far too near the dogs and side profile movement is very difficult to see, let alone for the dogs to perform really well. Many moved poorly, not liking the smooth mats and although I had to judge them on this today, I think most would move much better outside in a big grass ring.
Mid Limit - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
South Wales Kennel Association
13th Oct 2023
Judge: Mr W Shorthose (Cundytyke)
I think hind movement has generally improved though the same cannot be said for fronts. Most were shown in good coat and only one exhibit was clearly of poor temperament.
Limit - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Midland Counties Championship Show
26th Oct 2023
Judge: Mr J Gilpin (Otterbobs)
I would like to thank the officers & committee for giving me the opportunity to judge the Border Terrier classes, & also a big thank you to Penny Winger & Gavin Argill my two ring stewards who kept things in order & also made sure we finished on time, and a special mention to my Best of Breed winner for attending the terrier group, and being rewarded with being short listed in the final seven.
Limit - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Placing Critique
Lovely headed bitch not overdone, broad skull with ears close to cheek, nice length of neck which flows down to a level top line, and a tail set high, ribs carried well back and not over sprung, nice under line, so much to like.
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Open Show
18th Nov 2023
Judge: Libby Tanton-Joy (Itsaso)
I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to Judge their Open show, and all exhibitors that entered. I had a lovely entry with some quality dogs to go over. All placing’s were accepted with grace. Many thanks to both my stewards who kept the ring moving. The show had a lovely atmosphere and I enjoyed my day
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Placing Critique
4 ½ year old bitch of nice size. Good head and expression with correct bite and dark eye. She was put down in fit condition sporting a good double jacket and thick pelt. Liked her lay of rib into loin, she held her topline well both on the move and standing. Good rear angulation she moved around the ring with purpose
West Midlands Terrier Society Open Show
25th Nov 2023
Judge: Knut Sigurd Wilberg
Open - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Placing Critique
This is an excellent bitch which tried very hard, but nothing could beat Rapsody on the day.
Sedgley & Gornal Canine Association Premier Open Show
26th Nov 2023
Judge: Amélie Smith (Alncroft)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Ladies Kennel Association
8th Dec 2023
Judge: Mr Ken Bartlett (Dwilencia)
Limit - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Placing Critique
This one as well, good head proportions forelegs of good bone with neat feet, nice in body for length, best of coats, correct tail carriage, another one that moves well
Oakengates & District Canine Society Open Show
17th Dec 2023
Judge: Andrew Westwood (Nethertonion)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Litchfield CS Open Show
7th Jan 2024
Judge: Mr John Finney (Sanguliano)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
West of England Ladies Kennel Society
26th Apr 2024
Judge: Mandy Holmes (Bimandi)
Many Thanks to WELKS for asking me to judge at their show, it was an honour, also thank you so much to everyone that entered under me, I had some great dogs to go over. Congratulation to all my winners. Thanks also go to my very competent stewards for keeping my ring running smoothly.
All the males were entire. Apart from 3 level bites all mouths were correct and teeth of good size. Temperaments were all sound except one or two that really didn’t like being in the noisy hall and were a little bit subdued. It’s hard to judge true movement on a slippery concrete floor and in some classes the placings could have changed if we had been outside on grass.
Limit - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
4th May 2024
Judge: Mr Ken Fraser (Ycart)
Open - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Placing Critique
Red/Grizzle with flat otter skull correct dentition, good earset and neck,narrow throughout,level topline stood and moving.moved well,lacking in jacket today.
Scottish Kennel Club (May)
16th May 2024
Judge: Miss Rebecca Barber (Alcumlow)
Thank you to SKC for inviting me to judge at their show, I thoroughly enjoyed my day. I was very pleased with my entry, thank you to all the exhibitors who value my opinion enough to enter their dogs under me. There were some very strong classes and some very pleasing youngsters. I was very pleased with my principle winners and I was delighted to see my BOB get shortlisted in a strong group and my BPIB get TPG3 in the puppy group. It was also an honour to make up two new well deserving champions, making it three new champions in one day over the two shows, which I believe is a new breed record.
Limit - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Placing Critique
Another quality bitch of nice size. Good head with keen dark eyes, flat skull and good strength to jaw. Nice length of neck and excellent shoulder placement, narrow throughout with good rib, level topline and good tailset and rear angulation. She moved out well with an effortless stride.
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!
Limit - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Staffordshire & Birmingham Agricultural Society Open Show
29th May 2024
Judge: Carmel Clarke O'Neill (Lemracdream)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Placing Critique
Lovely breed type, good head proportions and expression. Narrow front deep and good lenth to body balanced throughout. Moderate neck into good lay of shoulder. Short carrot shape tail carried well on the move. Good thickness of pelt and spannable. Moved true both ways looked good in profile BOB
Three Counties Agricultural Society
8th Jun 2024
Judge: Mr Eddie Houston (Earthwise)
My thanks to the Society for inviting me, to my very capable stewards, Bill and Tricia for their efficiency and helpfulness and especially to the exhibitors who afforded me the honour of going over their dogs.
The weather was kind and the ring of sufficient size to allow dogs to get into their stride.
Overall I felt that there was more quality in the bitches but was more than pleased with my main winners in both sexes. Size and front movement continue to be problems and coats were at all stages of growth-this did affect some placings. I only found one undershot bite and all males were entire. Several dogs were carrying rather too much condition but more worrying were the few who were almost painfully thin which also meant that these dogs couldn’t possibly possess the muscle needed for work. A number of dogs would benefit from more exercise to improve their muscletone.
Limit - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Border Union Agricultural Society
16th Jun 2024
Judge: Mr. David Matthews (Tojamatt)
My thanks to the Society for the invitation to Judge one of my favourite shows, it didn’t all go to plan with the weather playing its part. I would like to thank all the exhibitors for going along with my decision to stay outside despite the weather, and my special thanks to stewards Judy Carr and Audrey Coltart for braving the weather also. Also my thanks to Euan for posting my judging book and critique notes and to whomever handed it in.
Sorry for delay, holidays and work have played their part. I had some lovely dogs to go over and thank you all for bringing them.
Limit - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
The Royal Cheshire County Premier Open Show
19th Jun 2024
Judge: Mrs Laura Jordan-Smith (Jordith)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Best Bitch
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Placing Critique
5 year old grizzle and tan bitch whom I have long admired from the ringside and who did not disappoint today. She has a beautiful otter head with fabulous large teeth and correct bite. Lovely dark eye and correct ear set. She has a good length of neck and stands on lovely neat small feet. Her front is straight with a nice amount bone. Her narrow spannable rib leads to a firm loin which helps maintain her top line standing and on the move. Shown in lovely jacket with a thick loose pelt. Her true and purposeful movement both ways secured her both her class win and higher honours. Best Bitch, BOB.
Blackpool & District Canine Society
23rd Jun 2024
Judge: Mrs Beverley Barber (Alcumlow)
Thank you to all of you who entered your dogs for me to judge. I really enjoyed my day and having the privilege of judging your dogs. The weather was kind and our ring was good. I had excellent stewards and I thank them for their hard work.
Limit - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Placing Critique
very nice bitch of handy size. Shown in excellent condition. Good head shape with nice flat skull. Pleasing body shape well ribbed back, good balance of body depth to leg length. Good angulation front and rear. Moved very well
The Southern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
29th Jun 2024
Judge: Mrs Margaret Sneddon (Kersfell)
I would like to thank the Committee for offering me this appointment, I was honoured to be given this opportunity. Thank you also to my stewards for all their hard work keeping the show running as smoothly as possible, for which I was very grateful. There were some lovely dogs present but front movement and lack of correct length and angulation of the upper arm continues to be a problem in some exhibits as well as size and correct coat . We should not forget the first line in the breed standard “essentially a working terrier”.
Mid Limit - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Windsor Championship Dog Show
29th Jun 2024
Judge: Mrs Sandra Girling (Benattivo)
Thank you to the officers and committee of Windsor Championship Dog Show for the invitation to judge at this level for the first time at such a prestigious show. I must also thank my two very experienced stewards Bill & Trish Gray who were a great support to me with their calm, friendly and pleasant manner. I would also like to express my sincere thanks to all the exhibitors who entered their border terriers under me and accepted my decisions in a sporting manner.
The weather became very hot as the day progressed with some dogs flagging a little on the move. Fortunately we had some shade via the marquee, the grass had got quite dried out and I felt a few exhibits didn’t move as well as others on it but generally movement was better than I have observed in the past. I must also mention how disappointed I was to find so many exhibits with dirty teeth, cleaning them should be part of a dog’s care and grooming routine.
I was so delighted with my top winning border terriers that I felt had exceptional breed quality and were presented and shown to best advantage.
Many quality exhibits were in some classes down the line or unplaced due to the depth of quality present and on another day may change places.
Limit - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Placing Critique
Slightly smaller than my winner, a quality bitch who has a feminine otter like head with a short strong muzzle. She is built on narrow bodylines and has a good length of rib with excellent top line and her carrot like tail is well set on. She was shown in a good double jacket and presented a pleasing outline on the move today.
Boston & District Canine Society
5th Jul 2024
Judge: Julie Green (Breckgreen & Stowthorney)
I would like to thanks the officers and committee of Boston and District Canine society for inviting me to give my first set of tickets in Border Terriers. It was such a well-run show and in such a lovely setting. I would also like to thank the exhibitors who entered under me. Thanks also to my two stewards who kept the ring moving for me on the day.
All in all, I was happy with my entry. I found all males to be entire and no kinked tails on the day. A couple of mouths that were not quite correct.
Limit - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Open Show
16th Nov 2024
Judge: Sarah Pateman (Lessien)
Open - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Manchester & District Sporting Terrier Club Open Show
17th Nov 2024
Judge: Carmel Clarke O'Neill (Lemracdream)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Borderxpress Echo Beach
