Show Placings
Yeovil & District Canine Society Open Show
5th May 2024
Judge: Siân McKay (Redesholt)
Firstly, my thanks, as ever, goes to the committee and helpers of the shows whose efforts cannot be underestimated. Today it was the turn of Yeovil and District Canine Society whose sterling efforts despite the persistent and often heavy downpour,resulted in a well-run show with ever helpful and smiling faces- Bravo! Secondly my appreciation to Jan Russell de Clifford whose stalwart efforts as steward in our ring for the whole (freezing) day resulted in an efficient and well run ring. My thanks must also go to the exhibitors who primarily turned up on the most inclement of days, and accepted my decisions with good grace and not a little humour as the heavens opened.
The wind and rain did influence the performance of many of the exhibits unfortunately; but some rose to the challenge, and several were simply oblivious to it. Coats, as ever, were in various stages of growth; some great movement noted in many of the exhibits; all teeth clean and with correct bites and no kinked tails to note; feet on the whole were tidy and correct.
Puppy /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Arunmere One In A Million
National Dog Show
12th May 2024
Judge: Mr Patrick Glover (USA)
Best Puppy
Name at show: Arunmere One In A Million
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Arunmere One In A Million
Novice - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Arunmere One In A Million
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!
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Arunmere One In A Million
Novice - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Arunmere One In A Million
Placing Critique
Another G & T with a good head. He had correct coat and pelt, and was spannable with strong loin. Preferred movement of first.
Southern Counties Canine Association
1st Jun 2024
Judge: Dr Ian Gabriel (Gabybryl)
This was my first-time awarding Challenge Certificates in Border Terriers and many thanks to those that entered under a non-breed specialist, and well done for braving what was a bitter wind. If this was a representative entry, then I am heartened by the general health and condition of the breed. Good coats, good pelts and super large dentition were the majority. There are some nice youngsters in the lower classes. Just two points as a non-specialist if I might be permitted, firstly the standard calls for a small ear and I found quite a few otherwise nice exhibits with large houndy ears which did somewhat detract from the overall expression. Secondly several dogs broke quite markedly at the front pastern which spoilt the overall impression on the move, these points need watching.
Special Beginners - Dog or Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Arunmere One In A Million
Class Critique
Some nice ones to go over at the start of the day
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Arunmere One In A Million
Class Critique
This was a lovely class and the depth of quality augers well.
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.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Arunmere One In A Million
Novice - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Arunmere One In A Million
Placing Critique
7 month old grizzle of good size and with a strong head. Good coat and pelt, tail well set. Spanned easily, moving better than in his earlier class
The Southern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
9th Jun 2024
Judge: Mrs. Margaret Bailey (Grindelvald)
I would like to thank the officers and committee for asking me to judge their show, it was an honour. Also for making David and myself so welcomed and the enjoyable lunch. The quality of the Borders were pleasing to go over. Big thank you to my stewards Julie and Robert, keep the classes running smoothly all day. Finally thank you to all the exhibitors who braved the cold weather, it did stay dry and allowing me to go over their dogs. All the males were entire, as usual the coats were at various stages which cost some dogs higher placing. Some wide fronts let them down, large ears were a problem in some exhibits. I was delighted with all my winners such quality.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Arunmere One In A Million
Novice - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Arunmere One In A Million
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.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Arunmere One In A Million
Placing Critique
8 month old grizzle/tan equally as nice as class winner just a shade bigger but also more mature than class winner, he was easy to span with a narrow body, he was also shown in a good double jacket and moved with purpose.
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”.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Arunmere One In A Million
Novice - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Arunmere One In A Million
Tunbridge Wells & District Canine Society Open Show
27th Jul 2024
Judge: Mr Matt Smith (Alncroft)
Puppy /
Third Place
Name at show: Arunmere One In A Million
Bournemouth Championship Show
12th Aug 2024
Judge: Mrs Wendy Mooney (Chesterton)
Thank you to my stewards, Hayley and Malcolm and to all the exhibitors who endured the heat and accepted my decisions sportingly, on what must have been one of the hottest days of the year. Overall the quality of the entry was good with some lovely dogs. Mouths, tails and size were generally good. Coats varied (as they always do) in both quality and the stage of growth. There were a number of pelts that could have been thicker and loose which was disappointing as this is mentioned in the standard and important from a working point of view. I was surprised and disappointed to see evidence of scissorwork on some coats and grooming was not always done to the dog’s best advantage – this does not affect the ability to work but this is a dog show and presentation therefore does count to a degree when placing the dogs. Compared to the last time I judged, I felt that size had improved and in most cases the dogs today were closer to the standard.
Puppy - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Arunmere One In A Million
Novice - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Arunmere One In A Million
Placing Critique
Grizzle and tan - a little short of coat today. Pleasing head with attractive dark v-shaped ears and large strong teeth. Deep enough for his age, does not want to grow on too much.
Horley & DSS Premier Open Show
25th Aug 2024
Judge: Philip Fricker (Calavey)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG3, Arunmere One In A Million
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Arunmere One In A Million
Richmond Championship Show
7th Sep 2024
Judge: Mr Bob Blackley (Vaevictus)
Special Beginners in Breed
Name at show: Arunmere One In A Million
Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Arunmere One In A Million
Placing Critique
Good young dog, strong muzzle, good head showing expression, well balanced, moved well both ways, good coat.
Special Beginners - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Arunmere One In A Million
Placing Critique
BSB
The Southern Border Terrier Club Open Show
15th Sep 2024
Judge: Mrs Sue Baxter (Mysulan/Sulan)
I must start by thanking the committee for the invitation to judge at this lovely venue. The weather was kind to us and judging was able to take place outside , a fact I know so many exhibitors enjoy. My thanks also must go to my stewards , Rachel and Rhianne Mitchell , they certainly kept things running smoothly and were a big help keeping me on track ! Thanks ladies!
As usual , my gratitude to all who gave me entries and were able to turn up on the day , all very much appreciated .
I was presented with an array of lovely specimens and some classes made for some tough decisions .Several times I wished there were more red cards to award. The standard , I found, was very good and there was quality in depth in most classes. All males were intact , I found no kinked tails and most mouths were acceptable , coats , as usual , were in differing stages of growth and texture . All were spannable.
Best Puppy - Dog
Name at show: Arunmere One In A Million
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Arunmere One In A Million
Placing Critique
11 month old grizzle., nice masculine headpiece with lovely dark eye . Wasn’t doing himself justice whilst stationary but on the move he made a nicer picture .. Rib and loin complimentary , tail set ok ,short on coat but texture was evident . Front Angles good .. Movement ok.
Novice - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Arunmere One In A Million
Romsey & DCS Open Show
6th Oct 2024
Judge: Mr John Dare (Bowstaff)
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Arunmere One In A Million
Special Yearling /
Third Place
Name at show: Arunmere One In A Million
Midland Counties Canine Society
25th Oct 2024
Judge: Professor A S Milton (Baillieswells)
Junior - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Arunmere One In A Million
Special Beginners - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Arunmere One In A Million
