Show Placings
Beckenham Canine Association
27th Apr 2014
Judge: Tan Nagrecha (Chandlimore)
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Southern Counties Canine Association
31st May 2014
Judge: Mr Terry Cooper
Firstly I would like to thank my able stewards for making my day of judging so enjoyable, they did a first class job in the process and my compliments go to them both. Secondly I thank the exhibitors for bringing some fine examples of the breed under me. In a few classes I was splitting hairs with a number of exhibits and on another day they would change places many times. I was very happy with my final line up of dogs and bitches, they were all of excellent quality and worthy of winning top honours.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Whitstable & DCS Open Show
22nd Jun 2014
Judge: Tim Ball (Kaitak)
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Windsor Championship Show
27th Jun 2014
Judge: Mr S Jackson (Clipstone)
Very sorry for the late publication of this report. Unfortunately the original was on a device that was stolen. It was an honour again to judge Windsor which is one of my personal favourite shows, and also my local!
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
East of England Championship Show
6th Jul 2014
Judge: Miss Jean Singh
I would like to thank my stewards who kept the event running smoothly. My decisions were made on the exhibit on the day
I found heavy ears are creeping in, detracting from the otter head and keen expression. An excessive amount of exhibits were not in hard, toned condition. ‘Couch potato’ dogs come to mind. Front movement is also a cause for concern. I found two level mouths, one just level and a puppy , had a tooth out of line. My decision on some unplaced exhibits were a culmination of a long foreface and untypical expression, unspannable even though I gave some leeway and poor front movement.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Kingston Canine Society
20th Jul 2014
Judge: Mr John Finney (Sanguliano)
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Bournemouth CA Championship Show
10th Aug 2014
Judge: Mrs M Reeves (Baywillow)
A very enjoyable appointment in spite of the wind and rain. I found some lovely borders for the top awards. The line up for the bitch challenge was especially pleasing, each one of top quality with some very promising youngsters. On the minus side there were too many that were wide in front. This is a serious fault in a breed who need to get through narrow spaces underground. Whilst I am always critical of dogs that lack rear angulation there are one or two appearing in the breed who are over angulated which is not correct for a border.
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Placing Critique
g/t. Narrow all through with good angulation, good topline, well ribbed back producing good underline. Attractive feminine head.
City of Birmingham Championship Dog Show
30th Aug 2014
Judge: Dr Ron Wheatley
My thanks to the committee for their invitation to judge here, to my two very effective and helpful stewards Jane Keeves and Alan Tomlinson, and to the exhibitors for the large and interesting entry of many different types. Many of the classes had quality in depth, with many close decisions. Both line ups were pleasing with plenty of choice and close decisions for both cards. I found no kinky tails and one level mouth, most exhibits were of a good size, a few were too heavy and one undernourished, and many needed their nails trimming. Most moved well in the super sized ring that we were given.
Best Puppy
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Placing Critique
nice racy young lady, moved effortlessly around the ring, nice feminine head with strong teeth and jaw, good coat and pelt BP
Class Critique
Good strong class in depth, close decisions
Richmond Championship Dog Show
6th Sep 2014
Judge: Mr W Gray (Pontbeck)
Thanks go to my stewards for making the day run smoothly and to the exhibitors for their enthusiasm for the breed and the sporting way they took my decisions.
Since the hunting bill I 've been concerned how the breed would keep to the line in the breed standard " Essentially a working terrier " as the opportunities for work have been reduced and the spin off as to why we require a double coat and the dog to be narrow all through may be lost to some exhibitors who haven't the opportunity to work or know someone who does or has worked their dogs. There was evidence today that we may have lost sight of the fact that this is a working breed. I'm not suggesting that all Borders should work but that all Borders should be capable to work and those who are closest to the breed standard should be able to do the job required of them.
There were a few exhibits with single coats today, look very smart but would soon pay the price on a cold wet winters day if they had to be out in the elements for any length of time. Some exhibits were carrying a little too much weight and quite a number would benefit from a good walk, some with little muscle.
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Placing Critique
Light grizzle in best of coats. Liked her head, topline and tail set. Pleasing example of the breed.
The London & Home Counties Terrier Club Open Show
7th Sep 2014
Judge: Mrs Ann Gatenby (Kerrisdale)
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Ashford, Faversham & District Canine Society
28th Sep 2014
Judge: Jane Cooksey (Charuzian)
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Camberley & District Canine Society Open Show
16th Nov 2014
Judge: Colin Powell (Bowtman)
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Woolwich, Bexley and DCS Open Show
15th Mar 2015
Judge: Robert Brewster
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Gravesend and Medway Towns Canine Society
22nd Mar 2015
Judge: Derek Pearmain (Delandmar)
Post Graduate /
Reserve
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
The East Anglian Border Terrier Club Championship Show
12th Apr 2015
Judge: Mr Graham Pickering (Picer)
I would like to thank the East Anglian Border Terrier Club for their kind invitation to judge their 2015 Championship Show. It was both an honour and a pleasure to accept this appointment. Thank you to the committee for their hospitality, and special acknowledgement to Bev, Laurence and Zoe Jackson for their efficient stewarding and keeping everything running smoothly throughout the day.
I terms of exhibits, there were many difficult decisions during the day and some real quality dogs were left unplaced. In general, the quality was very good and the majority of dogs were spannable and I only saw one example of an incorrect bite. All dogs were entire and as is usual some coats were exceptional whilst others were either just coming in or past their best.
There were a few examples of heads that are untypical of the breed, in that they lack strength of foreface, width of skull and have eyes that are too close together – these are not what I would describe as ‘like that of an otter’.
On a more positive note I was very happy with all my winners, believing them to be excellent examples of the breed and would like to say thank you to all exhibitors for allowing me the honour of judging their dogs
Yearling - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
West of England Ladies' Kennel Society
25th Apr 2015
Judge: Mrs Su Williams (Hollybridge)
I would like to thank the exhibitors for super entry, it was an honour to go over so many excellent quality border terriers . I had some close decisions in many classes and some quality dogs had to go cardless. Overall I was impressed with the standard of both dogs/bitches and with the condition of them. Almost all were in fit condition with muscle tone,spanning wasn't an issue I'm pleased to say. Which means the breed is in a good way.. Mouths too on the whole were correct with many having good sized and clean teeth. .While coats are of course transient, texture was very good and the vast majority had good thick and loose pelts.
Last but not least Huge Thanks must go to my very capable & experienced Stewards who made my day so much easier.
Yearling - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Placing Critique
Attractive and smart racy grizzle & tan bitch. Balanced,showing a good outline she moved very well.
South of England Agricultural Society
3rd May 2015
Judge: Mr Darren Clarke (Peluche)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Bath Canine Society
22nd May 2015
Judge: Mr Jack Watson
Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Placing Critique
nice size with a good head, keen expression, straight front, good ribs & loin, pleasing outline, moved out well
Southern Counties Canine Association
30th May 2015
Judge: Mrs Lesley Gosling (Akinside)
I must first extend thanks to my very professional and able stewards, who kept me on track and on time.
My general remarks here cover the real concerns I have about the way the breed is heading currently. Increasingly, upright shoulders and poor fronts are becoming the norm rather than the exception. Upright shoulders may produce a flashy show dog on its toes, but Borders are not flashy by nature. I suspect I have referred to this problem in every critique I have written for Championship shows I’ve judged and it appears to be getting worse, not better. Please read the standard carefully; look at anatomical drawings of the dog skeleton. Shoulders are now at a steep 60 degrees on some exhibits instead of the normal – and correct – 45 degrees. Undercoats are being raked out to give a cleaner profile – why? Borders – working terriers – need their undercoats 24/7 to keep them warm in bad winter weather while they are waiting to be called for action. It is a requirement of the standard, not a fashion statement. Sooner or later we will end up with a single coated breed, and to its detriment.
Judging today, temperaments were very good; I found two kinked tails, several minor dentition issues, many dirty teeth and one undershot mouth. Males were all entire. Coats were mostly betwixt and between but the good double coats were exceptionally good. I love to see happy dogs with wagging tails but some dogs were very lack lustre and did not seem to be enjoying their day. There were also one or two exhibits too thin and lacking in condition. Finally, baiting is still a contentious topic for me – I use bait sometimes myself – but on occasions it was almost impossible to get at the dogs or examine them without getting round, over, or under an outstretched arm with bait. As a courtesy to judges, please keep baiting to a minimum, especially on the table.
Thank you to everyone for accepting my decisions sportingly. It was a genuine pleasure to go over the entry – winners and non-winners.
Yearling - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Class Critique
The two winners ‘flowed’ round the show ring in this class. A memorable sight for lovers of BTs. Impossible to achieve if construction on either was faulty.
Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Placing Critique
4th in Yearling, this light grizzle bitch reappeared in this class to advantage. Correct double coat, she is a good size and length, keeping her level topline on the move. Her head is very typical, not overdone, with dark points. Very little stop and dark eyes complete the picture.
Spannable with a clean front, she moved out well.
Three Counties Agricultural Society
4th Jun 2015
Judge: Mr Brian Baxter
Yearling - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Placing Critique
OK in head, nice length of neck, clean shoulders, straight front, in lovely tight jacket, moved true
Windsor Championship Show
2nd Jul 2015
Judge: Mr M. Hollingsbee (Otterwood)
I thoroughly enjoyed my first judging experience at this level and thank the exhibitors for bringing their dogs of such good quality in front of me and accepting my decisions with good grace. In some of the classes there was only a hairs breadth between some exhibits and on another day the results would have been different. I like Borders that are narrow, strong and good movers. I do not consider coat to be a major factor except when differentiating between dogs of equal quality, As a Championship Show judge told me many years ago “bad coats can get better, many other faults cannot.”
I would also like to thank my stewards for keeping me in order.
Yearling - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
East of England Agricultural Society
10th Jul 2015
Judge: Miss Sally Leslie (Risdene)
Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Placing Critique
one of those honest types that you appreciate more and more as you go over her, bone ok, presents a sensible picture, good head properties, I really was happy to see such good eyes in so many today giving the pleasing typical expression and outlook, good body lines, loin, quarters and tail, stands balanced and in good order for conditioning, moved satisfactorily
Class Critique
Pleasing class.
Bournemouth CS
10th Aug 2015
Judge: Mrs Lynda Ward
I would like to thank the officers and committee for inviting me to judge, the stewards for unobtrusively keeping things running smoothly and the exhibitors for bringing their good dogs and accepting my decisions with grace. I was gratified to have only 3 absentees despite the awful weather forecast. The necessary inside ring, albeit slightly sloping and uneven, was a decent size giving each exhibit the opportunity to get into stride. Coats varied but there were many good textured topcoats over dense undercoats and on the whole pelts were thick. My worst issue was that some exhibits, despite being narrow and not fat, were very heavy and also a difficult span. Pads were generally thick but feet could be better trimmed as some that looked large and flat actually weren’t on examination. I look for shortish carrot-like tails and although some were thick at the base and tapering correctly they were overly long. I only found 2 with misplaced teeth and it was delighted to find most today had large well set white teeth in good scissor bite. In the past I’ve commented on lack of condition and poor muscle tone in hindquarters so was happy that all today’s entry was presented fit and in hard condition. Overall type was good, I was pleased with both line ups and the veteran classes were a particular treat
Yearling - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Placing Critique
Slightly smaller made with a sweet head, narrow front and neat feet. She is well angulated both ends so moved well keeping her topline. Outshone by her more showy classmate.
City of Birmingham
5th Sep 2015
Judge: Mrs P. Clark (Gameway)
My thanks to City of Birmingham for the invitation to judge and to the exhibitors who gave me such a good entry in both numbers and quality. Thank you also to my two hard working stewards who kept the ring running very smoothly. I found the limit and open classes in both dog and bitch had quality in depth and they were a pleasure to judge Thank You
Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Richmond
12th Sep 2015
Judge: Mrs Eileen Needham (Titanium)
I should like to thank Richmond committee for my invitation to judge Border Terriers. It is quite a while since I judged the breed and so came to it today with a very open mind. I thoroughly enjoyed my day, with the opportunity of going over some very lovely dogs. I had plenty of choice in choosing my winners, and I would thank the exhibitors for bringing their dogs and receiving my decisions sportingly. My Stewards were excellent, keeping everything moving like clockwork.
Yearling - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Southern Border Terrier Club Open Show
20th Sep 2015
Judge: Miss Felicity Freer (Felfree)
Many thanks to the committee & for all the exhibitors for making my appointment so enjoyable.
Yearling - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Ashford and Faversham DCS Open Show
28th Sep 2015
Judge: Vera Harcourt-Morris (Lenacourt)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Beckenham Canine Association Open Show
4th Oct 2015
Judge: Dr I H Gabriel (Gaybryl)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Guildford and District Canine Society Open Show
29th Nov 2015
Judge: Mrs Karen Stockley (Foxfactor)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
East Kent Canine Society Open Show
7th Feb 2016
Judge: Mr A Easdon (Yakee)
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Crufts
13th Mar 2016
Judge: Mr W R Irving
It was a great honour to judge the breed at Crufts again - after having done so once before. That was some thirty nine years ago in 1977 when the show was still held at Olympia! The entry this year at 266 from 239 exhibits though down a good deal on last year, was still enough to be going on with and we finished by 3.30 p.m. thanks to my excellent stewards Mr and Mrs Chaston. The exhibitors all seemed very sporting in line with the breed’s sportsmanlike traditions.
I thought that the depth of quality was better in bitches than it was in dogs with several classes where I would have liked to have had more prizes. I thought that heads were in the main pretty good and that fronts, though there were still plenty which weren’t great, were rather better than the last few times I had judged. Crufts is always known as a bad time for coats and this year was no exception with very many lacking in coat and others with rather soft coats. Quite a number of dogs and bitches were rather long in body mainly caused by having ribs that were not as the breed standard demands “carried well back” and thus having loins that were long rather than the required “strong”.
And finally Border Terriers are supposed to have a tail which is, according to the standard, “set high and carried gaily” Quite a few slink around the ring looking miserable and present no sign of the “activity” required by the standard and with tails that are carried low rather than “gaily”. I like to see a Border Terrier that shows a bit of animation and has what I’d call ‘lines’.
My thanks to the exhibitors for entering and for the efficient way that they showed their dogs.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Placing Critique
I thought the first two were really very good. This one had a very pleasing head good in skull, well proportioned to show a very typical outline which she held well on the move around the ring good tail and excellent tail-set carried straight. Enough length of body and length of leg. Good small feet. Shown in pretty good coat and well presented. Moved well in front and behind.
Mid Limit - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Woolwich, Bexley & District Canine Association
20th Mar 2016
Judge: Mrs Sue Baxter (Mysulan)
Thank you to the officers and committee for the invitation to judge the borders at today's show. Your kind hospitality and excellent lunch was much appreciated .
Thanks must also go to David Hunt for his talents as ring steward , keeping the proceedings moving along smoothly and to the exhibitors who accepted my decisions in a sporting manner ...Most exhibits were well conditioned and presented , however there were a couple that would have benefited from some more attention to nail and foot tidying..
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Placing Critique
Handy sized 2 year old bitch , moved around the ring with great animation and drive. Ribbed well back and strong in loin. Good front and rear angulation, which she used to her advantage on the go round. Lovely topline whilst stationary and on the move . Excellent feminine head and expression, ear size and placement good. Standing on good small tight feet and pads. Tail set on well and of a correct size . Jacket of good texture , plenty of loose pelt and so easily spanned . A game lady, ready to take on the world who showed her qualities right to the very end. Pleased to award her B.O.B
West of England Ladies' Kennel Society
24th Apr 2016
Judge: Mr Frank Nicholls (Halcus)
An excellent entry, with real quality in both dogs and bitches. I’m only sorry we were forced indoors after the puppy bitch class to get out of the biting wind bouncing off the Malvern Hills. Heads were generally good, just a few snipey muzzles, and three or four light noses. I found no bad mouths. Quite a few had short, round rib cages with weak loins. Coats were pretty good overall. The biggest problem, and has been for quite some time, was poor front movement, with exhibits moving quite reasonably, and as one would expect from a breed expected to run whilst carrying out its job, when viewed from the side, only to wave their legs all over the place when coming towards me.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Bath Canine Society Championship Show
27th May 2016
Judge: Mr Alan Hedges (Ramblix)
My thanks go to the Officers and Committee of Bath show for inviting me to come and judge Border Terriers for the first time, and on the Bath Billiard Table as well, it was a fabulous day for me and will live long in my memory.
I thought the dogs were better than the bitches although reading through my critique it doesn’t sound like that, but it was. If I may make a couple of points. Nobody who goes to shows goes to lose and some are making it rather easy for the judge to give them a hard time. Long pointed nails are not good news , nor is standing the dog like a rocking horse. If you are going to use bait, the dog needs to think it has a chance of getting it, the idea is to bring him up on his toes and make a much better picture. Every little helps, none of the opposition are going to roll over and make it easy for you!
Hind movement was generally better than front movement, and plenty could have been fitter.
My thanks go to all who entered, you gave me a wonderful day and I was honoured by each and every one of you
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Placing Critique
In the final analysis of this class, I preferred the head on this one, but the winner edged her out of the move. The most of the above remarks apply here in equal measure, nobody was giving it away and she was putting it all in right till the end.
Southern Counties Canine Association
4th Jun 2016
Judge: Mrs Anne Tove Strande
I was thrilled to receive the invitation to come back to Southern Counties and judge Border Terriers!
The organizers know how to make people feel welcomed and I enjoyed the relaxed and friendly atmosphere! All details were very well taken care of and in the ring my stewards were extremely efficient and nice. Thanks to the exhibitors for showing their dogs under me and for their presentation, which was very professional.
I enjoyed the overall quality of the Borders. There were many with lovely otter heads and with correct racy outline. All but one was easily spannable and agile. I also appreciated good pelts and quality otter tails. Coats were of good texture, but I wish more dogs could be presented with fuller coats. I appreciate a Border with truly double coat and a little “tweedy” look about them so they do not remind me of a smooth terrier. Movements were free, but quite a few could improve in front movement becoming more stable and parallel.
My winning dog and bitch were both of such high quality they could win anywhere, both under breed specialists as well as all-rounders. In addition to having correct breed specific details, they were also well constructed. I chose the bitch as my BOB because she had that extra attitude and showmanship making her an eyecatcher. It made me proud on behalf of the breed that she also won the group!
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Windsor Championship Show
3rd Jul 2016
Judge: Mr David Hunt (Ottaswell)
My thanks to the committee of Windsor Championship Dog for their invitation to judge at this show which is so efficiently organised and well run. Thanks also to my stewards Elaine Waddingham and Lynn Crane for their help and assistance in keeping the ring running smoothly at all times. My appreciation also to the exhibitors for their entries .
As usual at Windsor the ring was large in/out with lots of space for dogs to move freely and a fairly flat surface enabling movement to be assessed, without being forced to stop/start when moving the whole class. In general the dogs were in good condition and I found no dogs that were not entire. Although teeth were generally good, apart from a few misaligned, they varied greatly from very small to huge in size. Disappointed to see a few light eyes creeping in.
Coats varied as always with many shown in soft undercoat but lacking topcoat, but worryingly I found several with a decent topcoat but very little undercoat. Movement particularly at the front end continues to be of concern, whilst a puppy can improve and tighten in front as it matures, moving wide or high stepping in an older exhibit is difficult to change,
Generally the standard of the bitches was better than that of the dogs.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Placing Critique
Of a smaller type, this is a well proportioned bitch who has a very feminine and typical head, well shaped with a short muzzle and nicely placed ears. Lovely front with strong loin and good rear angulation. In good coat she moves well both coming and going using a good tail to maintain her level topline on the move. Not as enthusiastic as some.
Bournemouth Canine Association
13th Aug 2016
Judge: Mr N Straw
I would like to thank Bournemouth Canine Association for the invitation to judge at their Annual Championship Show, my steward's who keeping things running smoothly in the 'office' and to the exhibitor's for a lovely entry. Temperaments as always in this breed were excellent. Size varied in both sexes with the bitches having the overall edge on the day. Heads were more uniformed than when I last judged, some were shown without the required 'double' coat and several were un-spannable, there were a few in-correct bites and front movement is still an issue, but the area that concerned me most was dirty teeth not just rear molars but the canines and incisors in particular some of the youngsters
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Richmond Championship Dog Show
10th Sep 2016
Judge: Mr David Shields (Wilholme)
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Placing Critique
Good size of bitch with a pleasing outlook and another who looked is if she could do a days’ work. Pleasing head shape, very clean over the neck and shoulders, good topline with a well set tail. Moved soundly.
Woolwich, Bexley & District Canine Association Open Show
4th Dec 2016
Judge: Miss Helen Axford
Thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge at this well-run show, to my very efficient steward and to the exhibitors for both entering under me and the sporting way they accepted my decisions. I found one suspect mouth and some of the tails would benefit from less hair on the end as this tends to spoil an otherwise balanced picture.
Open /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Class Critique
This was a very strong class, I was spoilt for choice.
Beckenham Canine Association Open Show
23rd Apr 2017
Judge: Tina Morgan (Blewecourt)
Thankyou to the officers and committee for the invitation to judge at this show, and to the exhibitors for attending. It was a good venue with an ample sized ring and an efficient steward who kept everything in order. All exhibits were bitches today with excellent temperaments, and they were all fit for function.
I was delighted that both best of breed and best puppy, achieved group placings.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Torryburn Cadenza
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Placing Critique
Grizzle bitch. Lovely feminine handy sized typy bitch. Super head with good muzzle, teeth and keen expression. Narrow front with tight feet, good rib with strong loin and well set on tail. Easily spanned with excellent coat and pelt. Moved out well maintaining good balance and demonstrating good construction.
South of England Agricultural Society Open Show
30th Apr 2017
Judge: Becky Johnson (Downstream)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Tunbridge Wells Canine Society Open Show
7th May 2017
Judge: Julie Green (Breckgreen & Stowthorney)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Placing Critique
3 year old bitch another I have liked before. Nicely balanced grizzle and tan bitch. Lovely head and muzzle with good teeth. Narrow throughout. Good in rib. Nicely angulated. Shown in a good double coat. Moved well. RBOB.
East of England Agricultural Society
9th Jul 2017
Judge: Mrs Marion Reeves
Having achieved 80 years on my last birthday I have decided that this has to be the last occasion that I award C.C. ‘s in Border Terriers. It’s time for the next generation to step up. In the showring border terriers still come in every size & shape imaginable. Our breed standard is I believe the sketchiest of all the breed standards offering only limited guidance as to the perfect exhibit. What would be wrong with including an ideal ratio of length of body to height at withers? I also have a problem with “Hindquarters – racy” which for me describes a greyhound or a whippet. Surely we don’t want the overangulated hindquarters that have crept into the breed in recent years.
On to the Show! I was very pleased with my entry & had no difficulty finding some worthy winners.
Limit - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Richmond
9th Sep 2017
Judge: Mr Richard Allen (Penparc)
Limit - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
London and Home Counties Terrier Club Open Show
10th Sep 2017
Judge: Mr Bob Blackley (Vaevictus)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Open - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Gravesend and Medway Towns Canine Society Open Show
15th Oct 2017
Judge: Mrs Sue Baxter (Mysulan/Sulan)
Thank you to the secretary and committee for the invitation to judge also the exhibitors for allowing me the chance to go over their dogs . Sad to see such low entries across all the breeds. Sincere thanks go my stewards Jan Starkey and Chris Hollands for their able assistance
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Torryburn Cadenza
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Placing Critique
4 year old grizzle bitch, one I have judged before. Good muzzle width/depth with correct stop, eye shape and placement making for a pleasing feminine expression. Well ribbed with adequate loin. Moved true in both directions and kept topline on the go round. B.O.B and pleased to see her take a Group 2 under judge
Guildford & DCS Open Show
12th Nov 2017
Judge: Mrs Elizabeth Barrett (Howthwaite)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Placing Critique
Light grizzle and tan bitch. Very typical Border and feminine in every way. Beautiful otter head with strong muzzle, hardly any stop and well set, small neat ears. A lovely bitch to go over, with excellent neck and shoulders. Easily spanned. Just right for bone. Good topline and underline and excellent in body and ribs. Well shaped short tail. Just right for angulation front and rear, without being overdone. In excellent harsh topcoat with good undercoat and pelt. Very sound and balanced on the move. RBOB
Crystal Palace Canine Association Open Show
18th Nov 2017
Judge: Tracey Anscombe (Orangebox)
Thank you to the committee for their hospitality on the day. The show was well run and I would like to thank everyone for entering their dogs. Coats were a mixed bag as expected at this time of the year. All dogs entire and temperaments outstanding.
Open /
Reserve
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Class Critique
This was a lovely class to judge with plenty of quality
Woolwich and Bexley DCS Open Show
3rd Dec 2017
Judge: Nigel Merrick (Magicgem)
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Boston & DCS Championship Show
7th Jan 2018
Judge: Mr Mark Walshaw (Janmark)
Many thanks to the society for inviting me to award Challenge Certificates for the first time for this breed at this show. The show had a wonderful atmosphere throughout & it was great to see the other terrier breeds gaining support from exhibitors. I was delighted with the entry of 98. Thank you to my stewards Bill and Trish, who kept the ring running very smoothly and to all the exhibitors who entered under me today. I consider it a great achievement to be able to handle & judge this lovely breed I thank the exhibitors for their sporting behaviour & kind comments afterwards. I personally had an enjoyable day, despite been very much under the weather & to be honest really struggled at times, but thankfully I continued to ply myself with tablets, lozenges and drinks. I tried to judge the dogs as I saw them on the day, based on their virtues, difficult at times, due to the varying types. The quality within the entry was in the bitches. Front movement is obviously an issue within the breed & in some classes; I had to be lenient with this obvious fault. Again it was disappointing to find so many with so little muscle tone. Coats & pelts were generally good throughout, considering the time of year & dentition was also good with large teeth in abundance. It was a pleasure to see not one cross word between the dogs & temperaments were excellent. Quite a few were wriggly little devils on the table, but guess all aren't, or supposed to be statues.
Limit - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Windsor
29th Jun 2018
Judge: Miss Sarah Dandy (Dandale)
I was pleased with the quality of both my dog and bitch line ups, all were worthy winners with several most promising youngsters in both puppy and junior classes. I do like to watch movement in profile not only does it give a good indication of conformation but also the ability to follow a horse efficiently, so essential to the fitness for purpose of this working breed. I noted a lack of angulation front and back in many which restricts reach and drive. Untidy feet with unclipped nails do somewhat spoil the overall picture when an exhibit is standing on the table and can be easily fixed. Temperaments were uniformly sound which is of great importance and I thought the dogs (and exhibitors) coped really well in the extremely hot temperatures today.
Limit - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
East of England Agricultural Society
6th Jul 2018
Judge: Mr Bob Wright (Totherend)
Many thanks to the East of England Agricultural Society for the opportunity to judge my fist Championship Show and to the excellent stewards who nursed me through with efficiency and humour. I was humbled by the size of entry and the willingness of the exhibitors to travel the length and breadth of the country despite the intense heat from which we tried to protect the dogs as much as possible.
I was particularly impressed by the quality of the open classes which were peppered with exhibits worthy of a ticket but unfortunately they only gave me two. A large number of exhibits were up to size and only just spannable but thankfully many of them were also narrow. I found one kinked tail, several borderline mouths and many promising exhibits that disappointed in the width or movement of their fronts. There was also a dearth of muscle particularly on the upper thighs but there were plenty of loose thick pelts and harsh coats. I was delighted not only with my winners but many of those who came close but regretfully had to leave empty handed despite being worthy of more.
Limit - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Kingston CS Open Show
15th Jul 2018
Judge: Gill Thomas (Sunnystone)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Bournemouth Canine Association
13th Aug 2018
Judge: Mrs Eileen Cole (Towden)
I would like to thank Bournemouth Canine Association for inviting me to judge the Border Terriers and their hospitality on arrival and to my very efficient stewards. I would also like to thank the exhibitors for entering their dogs and giving me the honour of going over them, most were in top condition and movement on the whole was good, coats varied quite a lot and there were a couple of level bite teeth, but I was very pleased with my final line up.
Limit - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Kent County CA Open Show
19th Aug 2018
Judge: Derfal Owen (Sirfon)
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Richmond Championship Show
8th Sep 2018
Judge: Mrs Patsy Hollings (Gunalt)
As always at this show, everything runs smoothly and hospitality is first rate. Thank you. I really enjoyed this appointment with many quality Borders to choose from.
Limit - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Ashford & Faversham DCS Open Show
30th Sep 2018
Judge: Gill Tully
Open /
Reserve
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Beckenham Canine Association Open Show
7th Oct 2018
Judge: Mrs C E Sansom (Tarkaswell)
My thanks to the officers and committee of the Beckenham Canine Association for inviting me to judge at their open show and the exhibitors for their lovely quality entry. My steward Debbie Sims was very efficient and we were fortunate to have a lovely large ring which gave the dogs the opportunity to really move.
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Gravesend & Medway Towns CS Open Show
21st Oct 2018
Judge: Anne Speake
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
East Kent Canine Society Open Show
4th Nov 2018
Judge: Dr Ian Gabriel (Gaybryl)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Crystal Palace Canine Association Open Show
17th Nov 2018
Judge: Mr Andreas Schemel (Bentwood)
Open /
Reserve
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Open Show
25th Nov 2018
Judge: Mr Colin Girling (Benattivo)
Many thanks for the invitation to judge and for the warm welcome and support received on the day, special mention to my lead steward Robert Brewster. I was pleased that I received such large minor puppy entries in both dogs and bitches; it was lovely to see the youngsters and so many new and enthusiastic exhibitors too. The show represented a first outing for some and I hope the day was enjoyable for both four and two legged beginners. Overall the exhibits were well turned out and in good condition with only a few slightly overweight and some dirty or stained teeth; coats were at both ends of the scale. I really did feel the show had a good sporting atmosphere throughout the day and I thank all those who attended for making it a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
Reserve Best In Show
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Best Bitch
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Limit - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Placing Critique
This was my best bitch, where the breed type and size were just to my taste. Broad otter like skull with well-placed neat V shaped ears and dark eye. Good shoulder and harsh double jacket over super thick loose pelt, moved out well coming and going to impress both in this class and the lineup.
Woolwich and Bexley DCS Open Show
2nd Dec 2018
Judge: Mr Tim Ball (Kaitac)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
Ashford and Faversham DCS
13th Jan 2019
Judge: Jane Hilden
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Torryburn Cadenza
