Show Placings
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 - Bitch
Name at show: Glebeheath Jolene
Best Puppy
Name at show: Glebeheath Jolene
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Jolene
Placing Critique
another lovely puppy . 7 months old and well on her way … Just a delight to go over, super coat on excellently proportioned structure, beautiful straight front , just right ammount of bone , sweet head and expression . Ears of good size and well attached .. Good angles fore and aft , moved out very well , showing good reach and drive for one so young . The cherry on top was a short carroty tail …I consider myself lucky having so many lovely youngsters to go over but this one just could not be denied.. Pleased to award her Best Puppy in Show.
West Midland Terrier Society Premier Open Show
30th Nov 2024
Judge: Amelie Smith (Alncroft)
Thank you very much to the WMTS society for inviting me to judge at their show once again. It was a pleasure officiating at such a well run show, organised by true terrier enthusiasts. I was very pleased with my entries for both Border and Jack Russell Terriers. I was very pleased with my principle winners. I would also like to extend my appreciation to the exhibitors for their entries.
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Glebeheath Jolene
Best Puppy - Bitch
Name at show: Glebeheath Jolene
Best Puppy
Name at show: Glebeheath Jolene
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Jolene
Placing Critique
Lovely young bitch who was balanced all through. Beautiful feminine head, broad skull flowing into a correct slightly narrower muzzle. Lovely eye and expression and with well set ears. Super length of neck with correct topline and tail set. Well boned and nice tight feet. Correct underline with good tuck up. Good strength in her rear quarters which were balanced with her forequarters. Harsh weatherproof coat, loose pelt and spanned easily. Very sound mover. A promising prospect. RBB, RBOB & BPIB.
