Show Placings
The Scottish Border Terrier Club Open Show
2nd Jun 2024
Judge: Dr Margaret Armstrong (Ploughdown)
Thank you to the officers and committee of the Scottish Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge their June 2024 Breed Club Open Show. The day was marked by very good weather conditions: a mixture of sunny spells, brisk breezes and cloud. Just right for the dogs. The dreaded rain kept at bay so the Gods smiled down on us. What a super venue to hold a show. There was a large indoor hall if needed. However, given the clement conditions, we were outside for judging on a large paved area surrounded by raised grass banks that afforded for spectators a good view of events. The welcome from officers and exhibitors alike was warm and hospitable and I’d like to thank exhibitors for the super entry I had and for their good grace in accepting their placings. There was a great sense of collegiality among members and good humour was in plentiful supply. The catering was second to none; the poached salmon salad at lunch was super. And I was sent on my way with enough food to see me back over the sea to Northern Ireland. Finally I’d like to thank my two stewards on the day: Kath Lothian and Pete Appleby. They were welcoming and fulfilled their duties with quiet good humour.
Junior - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Auchenlaw Ted At Kilburnpride
Placing Critique
Grizzle dog. Typical head with short foreface, flat skull, dark varminty eye and scissor bite. Straight front with good bone, padded feet and short carroty tail. Strong pasterns. Good rear angulation. Moved out soundly and with some drive.
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.
Junior - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Auchenlaw Ted At Kilburnpride
The Terrier Club of Scotland Open Show
13th Oct 2024
Judge: Mrs Judy Carr (Wreighaugh)
Post Graduate - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Auchenlaw Ted At Kilburnpride
Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Auchenlaw Ted At Kilburnpride
Placing Critique
5 year old grizzle dog, nice dark eye and keen expression, good dentition and correct head proportions. Straight front, well ribbed back and easily spannable. Nice tail; moved well once settled.
The Scottish Border Terrier Club Championship Show
9th Nov 2024
Judge: Mr A Horner (Stineval)
I would like to thank SCBTC and committee for the privilege of judging this years Championship show and thank my very capable steward Euan Castell for keeping the ring flowing and the exhibitors for their lovely entry. There were some really nice dogs for me to go over. But I must say that looking at them in general heads are starting to stray away from that of the border terrier, the other thing that I think needs addressing is the general cleanliness of their exhibits. I found three suspect mouths and two kinked tails . thank you one and all for an enjoyable day,
Yearling - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Auchenlaw Ted At Kilburnpride
Placing Critique
G/tan. Typical head with strong jaw, flat skull, dark varminty eye and scissor bite. Straight front with good bone, tight feet and short carrot tail. Good rear angulation. Moved out soundly and with drive
Special Beginners - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Auchenlaw Ted At Kilburnpride
Placing Critique
as 2nd YD
Scottish Border Terrier Club Members Limited Show
26th Jan 2025
Judge: Mrs Katrina Golding (Beaconpike)
A big thank you to the Scottish BTC for the invitation to judge their members limited show. This was my first breed club show which I very much looked forward to after being asked previously, but I didn’t quite feel ready at the time. I needn’t have worried as I was made to feel very welcome by the friendly committee and exhibitors, there was a lovely atmosphere in and around the ring. A special mention to my steward Anne Gregory for ensuring everything was in order and keeping the ring running smoothly. Considering the time of year with Crufts approaching I was delighted to find correct double coats with good depth. I forgave dirty teeth in preference for correct bites, sadly I found a number that were disappointing along with small teeth. Movement was on the whole ok though I found some dogs coming towards me had loose fronts though they looked good in profile.
Maiden - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Auchenlaw Ted At Kilburnpride
Placing Critique
Grizzle and tan. Really liked this boy, typical head of correct proportions with strong jaw and correct bite, neat small feet, he has a correct short tail and oozes breed type, he sadly was completely out of coat.
Novice - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Auchenlaw Ted At Kilburnpride
Placing Critique
see 2nd in maiden
