Show Placings
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 /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Blackmine Blue Pearl At Chorbeck
Maiden - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Blackmine Blue Pearl At Chorbeck **
Placing Critique
very much a baby but has good length of rib and well made quarters, stepped out nicely just needs to continue to develop normally
Class Critique
(*) this exhibit was subsequently disqualified by the Kennel Club as per KC Journal December 2019 and the exhibits marked ** were each moved up to the next higher award
Welsh Kennel Club
17th Aug 2019
Judge: Miss T Peacock
I was honoured to be invited to judge the Welsh Kennel Cub Ch. Show. The entry was excellent both in quality and quantity, It was a pleasure to go over such quality exhibits. Movement was variable and some exhibits moved okay coming an going but lacked drive.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Blackmine Blue Pearl At Chorbeck
Placing Critique
b/t lovely sized puppy with a charming feminine head, dark eyes with keen expression super coat and pelt, good body shape and correct underline, free shown. Moved well.
Novice - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Blackmine Blue Pearl At Chorbeck
Placing Critique
1st in Minor Puppy.
Darlington Championship Show
14th Sep 2019
Judge: Mr M. Hollingsbee (Otterwood)
I would like to thank my stewards Lesley and Peter Armstrong-Rodgers for the excellent way they controlled the ring in a peaceful and confident way ensuring a good natured atmosphere to reign.
The exhibitors also deserve thanks for entering and accepting my decisions in a sporting way and spectators applauding each class in turn.
The quality of the majority of the exhibits was good but some of them had suspect front movement which seems to be common in certain Borders.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Blackmine Blue Pearl At Chorbeck
Placing Critique
7 month old blue and tan, very good front and rear movement and went with drive, nice coat and pelt, attractive face.
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Championship Show
22nd Sep 2019
Judge: Mr A Horner (Stineval)
May I take the opportunity to thank the Club and its members for inviting me to judge at this show, and for the super warm hospitality I received. Special thanks to my ring stewards Carolyn Richardson and Julie North, for being efficient and keeping me on track.
I found no bad mouths and as always in our breed, coats at various stages. Lots of spannable dogs and bitches which I like.
I would like to say a huge thank you to the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to go over their dogs, this was a real honour and I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Blackmine Blue Pearl At Chorbeck
Placing Critique
(B/t) Another nice puppy with a typical head, good ear set, strong jaw with big teeth, good in neck, narrow right through with good bone standing on tight feet.
Novice - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Blackmine Blue Pearl At Chorbeck
Clitheroe and District CS Open Show
6th Oct 2019
Judge: Kay Aspin
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG2, Blackmine Blue Pearl At Chorbeck
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Blackmine Blue Pearl At Chorbeck
Placing Critique
Feminine head and expression. Good eye and bite. Clean neck and shoulders. Nicely boned front. Sound topline. Quarters developing. Spanned well. Presented and moved well.
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.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Blackmine Blue Pearl At Chorbeck
Placing Critique
8 months, blue and tan. Sweet, feminine head, with good teeth, a dark eye in a broad skull. Neat ear, falling correctly. Good in shoulder, straight front. She stood on neat feet, well kept. Good body lines, and a super blue, well ticked and harsh coat and thick belt. Level top-line and good tail and tail set. She moved well, when settled. BPB
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Blackmine Blue Pearl At Chorbeck
Placing Critique
See MPB
The Border Terrier Club Open Show
19th Oct 2019
Judge: Miss Katie Hamilton (Cromlechs)
Firstly I would like to thank The Border Terrier Club for giving me the honour of judging the open show at Low Hesket, with this show and venue being very memorable from a young age I was delighted and privileged to accept the invitation to judge the show. A huge thank you goes to my two stewards on the day who kept my ring moving smoothly, also appreciation goes to the club as a whole for the great hospitality shown. The standard of the exhibits on the day was overall pleasing with quality of bitches slightly outweighing the dogs, many thanks to all exhibitors for giving me the chance to go over their dogs and making my day such a pleasure.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Blackmine Blue Pearl At Chorbeck
Placing Critique
8 month old blue & tan in a lovely nice jacket. Sweet girl showing lots of promise, nice head with dark eye and expression, well set neat ears. Everything where it should be for her age with nice length of body and topline leading into a carrot shaped tail. Eye catching girl with a good future ahead.
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Blackmine Blue Pearl At Chorbeck
Placing Critique
See 1st Minor Puppy Bitch
Midland Counties Championship Show
24th Oct 2019
Judge: Mr Stuart Plane
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Blackmine Blue Pearl At Chorbeck
Placing Critique
A stylish blue and tan, with well placed shoulders quality headed with a dark eye giving a true expression correct mouth, true front with spannable ribs and a well set tail.
Selby Canine Society Open Show
26th Oct 2019
Judge: Dogs: Dr. M. Armstrong (Ploughdown) Bitches: Mrs. J. Carr (Wreighaugh)
Saturday was a very rainy day but the inhospitable weather outside contrasted sharply with the friendly atmosphere in the hall and the very warm welcome from committee members. I’d like to thank the exhibitors for braving the awful weather to come to the show, for their very good entry and their sporting spirit. I’d also like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge on the day and my stewards who organised the ring with great efficiency, courtesy and good humour.
Dr Margaret Armstrong
Thank you to the Committee for inviting me to judge the Border Terrier bitches at this very friendly, hospitable and well run Open Show. Thanks also to my stewards who were a great support. I was very grateful to the exhibitors for giving me a lovely entry of bitches and for the sporting way in which they accepted my, often difficult, decisions. I was pleased that my fellow Border judge, Dr Margaret Armstrong, and I were able to agree on both Best of Breed and Best Puppy in Breed without reference to our referee.
Judy Carr
Best Puppy
Name at show: Blackmine Blue Pearl At Chorbeck
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Blackmine Blue Pearl At Chorbeck
Placing Critique
8 ½ months old, blue and tan. Typical, very feminine, head with good ear set, lovely eye and keen expression. She has a strong jaw and good dentition. Nice front and shoulder, good length of rib and strong loin. Good coat and pelt. She moved with drive. A promising youngster. Best Bitch Puppy, Best Puppy in Breed
Wigan & District Canine Society Open Show
3rd Nov 2019
Judge: Julie Green (Breckgreen & Stowthorney)
I firstly would like to thank the secretary and committee for asking me to judge at their November show. I would also like to thank the exhibitors for taking the time to enter under me and take my decisions gracefully.
Puppy /
Third Place
Name at show: Blackmine Blue Pearl At Chorbeck
The Sporting Terrier Association of Yorkshire Open Show
10th Nov 2019
Judge: Anna Duxbury (Ridgebow)
I would very much like to thank the Officers and committee for inviting me to judge their show today. My thanks also to Colin my ring steward. Many thanks to all the exhibitors for taking the time to show under me and accepting my decisions so sportingly. All mouths were good and all male dogs were entire.
Best Puppy
Name at show: Blackmine Blue Pearl At Chorbeck
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Blackmine Blue Pearl At Chorbeck
Placing Critique
9 month old blue and tan bitch of excellent size. Happy, active little pup. Lovely head and expression, nice straight front with super neat feet . Good angulation fore and rear, very good coat and pelt in a youngster. Easily spanned and best mover. BP
Burnley & DCS Open Show
16th Nov 2019
Judge: Mrs Dawn Ingham (Calderside)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG1, Blackmine Blue Pearl At Chorbeck
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Blackmine Blue Pearl At Chorbeck
Manchester and District Sporting Terrier Club
17th Nov 2019
Judge: Mrs J Fawcett (Carrock)
My thanks to the officers and committee for their kind invitation to judge their Open Terrier Group Show and for their kind hospitality. Thank you also to my ring steward Chris, who kept things running along very smoothly - I very much enjoyed my day. I would also like to thank the exhibitors for the privilege of going over their dogs and the sporting manner in which they accepted my decisions. All dogs were entire and I found no kinked tails.
Best Puppy
Name at show: Blackmine Blue Pearl At Chorbeck
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Blackmine Blue Pearl At Chorbeck
Placing Critique
9 1/2 month old B/T bitch with strong but feminine head, nice ear set and good dentition. Good angulation front & rear. Good length of body with ribs carried well back. Very good pelt and jacket. Strode out well around the ring with a good length of stride – still a little loose in front but moved the better of the 3 today. BPIB.
Manchester Championship Show
18th Jan 2020
Judge: Mrs Jill Stevens (Cobstoneway)
Thank you to the Committee for inviting me to judge at this level for the first time, and also to my very efficient ring steward who kept things running smoothly. I had a lovely day and felt it was a great honour and responsibility. I really appreciated each and every entry, and had some lovely exhibits to go over, the depth of quality in some classes meaning that some nice dogs went cardless. Coats were understandably at different stages, and although this has no bearing on the construction of the dog, a good coat does complete the picture of what is essentially a working terrier.
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Blackmine Blue Pearl At Chorbeck
Placing Critique
This lovely blue and tan girl was moving and showing so well for her 11 months. She has a good head with dark eye, neat well placed ears, a strong muzzle and big teeth in a correct bite. Her front is straight and narrow and her neck is of moderate length and flows into well placed shoulders. She is ribbed well back, has a strong loin, is well angulated all round, has good body proportions and a good topline and tailset, all topped off with a lovely coat.
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
25th Jan 2020
Judge: Ms. Suzanne Coldham (Annesuz)
I would like to thank the Officers and Committee for their very warm welcome and hospitality, and the exhibitors for their entries and generous applause for the winners. There was a fabulous atmosphere throughout the day which made it a real pleasure.
Having last had my hands on the breed at this level in October 2017 I am concerned about just how narrow some of the dogs are. Whilst the breed standard calls for the body to be ‘deep, narrow, and fairly long’ it should not be taken to the point of exaggeration. That being said my winners are very pleasing, well balanced specimens without recourse to any exaggeration and in my opinion fit for the original purpose of a Border Terrier.
Reserve Best Bitch
Name at show: Blackmine Blue Pearl At Chorbeck
Best Puppy - Bitch
Name at show: Blackmine Blue Pearl At Chorbeck
Reserve Best Puppy
Name at show: Blackmine Blue Pearl At Chorbeck
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Blackmine Blue Pearl At Chorbeck
Placing Critique
Gorgeous blue and tan pup of correct size. Super head with strong muzzle and correct bite. Lovely front, small tight feet, well ribbed but narrow and well laid back with correct length, true carrot tail. Presented on the day in super harsh coat she moved soundly and confidently. Pleased to award her Reserve Best Bitch and Reserve, Best Bitch Puppy and Reserve Best Puppy in Show.
The Scottish Border Terrier Club Limited Show
26th Jan 2020
Judge: Mrs J Carr (Wreighaugh)
I’d like to thank the Committee for their invitation to judge this show. As always it was very well organised and there was a very hospitable welcome. Thanks to my steward who kept things moving along. Thank you also to the exhibitors for the excellent entry and, despite a few absentees, I had some lovely Borders to go over. Coats were very varied; mouths were good and there were no kinked tails. Thank you to all the exhibitors and spectators who came and supported the show and created such a good atmosphere.
Best Puppy
Name at show: Blackmine Blue Pearl At Chorbeck
Best Puppy - Bitch
Name at show: Blackmine Blue Pearl At Chorbeck
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Blackmine Blue Pearl At Chorbeck
Placing Critique
Blue and tan. Just a week short of her 1st birthday she was on top form. Good, moderately broad and feminine head with a dark eye and keen expression. Lovely straight, narrow front and well angulated shoulders. Easily spanned, she has good layback of rib, strong loin and correct tailset. Good pelt and coat. Beautifully balanced on the move. BPB. BPIS
Crufts
8th Mar 2020
Judge: Mr Simon Jackson (Clipstone)
Firstly, I would like to thank the Kennel Club for allowing me the honour of judging this Border Terrier Centenary year. I also thank my excellent stewards for keeping me on track and to everybody who gave me such a fantastic entry, both in numbers and quality across all classes. To be blunt, I don't think I have ever seen and enjoyed such a very high quality entry before. Unfortunately many good exhibits went home unrewarded. Several classes the placed exhibits could have all stood in first place. I really was splitting hairs. I can honestly say that I really enjoyed myself and hope everybody else did too. I'd also like to thank Joyce Martin and my son, Laurence Jackson, for the excellent photographs which has made the writing of this critique so much easier. I understand Laurence also live-streamed the CC's and BOB – technology far above me – but thanks!
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Blackmine Blue Pearl At Chorbeck JW
Placing Critique
Really pretty but strong blue, great outline, strong loin and quarters, nice narrow front and excellent movement.
Class Critique
Superb class – again quality in depth. Very difficult decisions to make but enjoyable.
Southern Counties Canine Association
27th Jun 2021
Judge: Mr Kevin Green (Terabyte)
I would like to thank all the Officers and Committee of the Southern Counties Canine Association for inviting me to judge their show for Border Terriers. It was my first judging appointment for a CH Show and I was very pleased with my entry also I would like to thank all the exhibitors who entered and for allowing me to go over their dogs. They all showed and behaved very well. Last but not least I would like to thank my steward who did an excellent job keeping everything flowing very well.
Limit - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Blackmine Blue Pearl At Chorbeck JW
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.
Limit - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Blackmine Blue Pearl At Chorbeck JW
Leeds Championship Show
25th Jul 2021
Judge: Mr Neil Straw (Shaolin)
Thank you to the Officer’s and Committee for their invitation to judge at their show and congratulate Liz Stannard and her hard working team for putting on the well organised show. Thank you to the exhibitors for a lovely entry and your support on the day with only 10 being absent. Temperaments throughout were excellent as you would expect, front movement is still an issue but I felt that some bitches were a tab up on size. All were well presented.
Limit - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Blackmine Blue Pearl At Chorbeck JW
Blackpool & District Canine Society
22nd Aug 2021
Judge: Mrs P McLellan (Breconbeds)
My thanks to Blackpool & District Canine Society for the invitation to judge BorderTerriers, and thank you to my two very efficient stewards who kept things moving along in the ring.
Sadly today, rudeness to the stewards and a lack of sportsmanship seem to be on the increase.
Limit - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Blackmine Blue Pearl At Chorbeck JW
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.
Limit - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Blackmine Blue Pearl At Chorbeck JW
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 /
Third Place
Name at show: Blackmine Blue Pearl At Chorbeck JW
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
17th Oct 2021
Judge: Mrs Nancy Hogg (Raeburnfoot)
It was an honour to judge my favourite show. Many thanks must go to all who made it run so smoothly. Special thanks go to Janice Johnson and Judy Carr for their stewarding. So helpful.
Had some lovely dogs to go over. Temperaments were good. Just a couple of grumbles. A few shown with no coat and placings reflected this. Bites were good. Some teeth larger than others. Front movement in particular let some down. I did find more than a few which were difficult to span. Needs watching.
Mid Limit - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Blackmine Blue Pearl At Chorbeck JW
Placing Critique
Smart blue and tan. Liked her type. Good head. Short, strong muzzle. Keen expression. Dark eye. Well laid shoulders. Strong loin. Neat feet. Good topline and tailset held on the move. Best B & T
