Show Placings
The Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Championship Show
24th Sep 2016
Judge: Mrs Jena Tuck (Nettleby)
I would like to thank the Committee of the Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cheshire Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge this very enjoyable and well run show. It was an honour and pleasure. In the ring I was very ably assisted by my two capable stewards Ian and Bridget, who I would like to thank. The hospitality of the Club was second to none I had a truly wonderful day. Thanks must go to the exhibitors, who allowed me to go over their dogs. The depth of quality was remarkable and some very good exhibits had to go cardless I was delighted by my main winners, thank you again for giving me the pleasure of judging them. I chose the dog as BIS because he had that extra attitude and showmanship.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Oxcroft Damson Of Glenorchy
Class Critique
A very promising class.
Grantham & District Canine Society Open Show
15th Oct 2016
Judge: Mrs J.A. Baxter (My Sulan)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Oxcroft Damson Of Glenorchy
Best Puppy
Name at show: Oxcroft Damson Of Glenorchy
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Oxcroft Damson Of Glenorchy
Selby CS Open Show
29th Oct 2016
Judge: Mr R Brewster (Breckgreen / Stowthorney)
Firstly I would like to take this opportunity to thank Selby Canine Society Committee for giving me the chance to judge such a great entry of border terriers at this well run show. I would also like to thank the competitors for their fantastic entry and giving me the chance to go over so many class exhibits and for taking my decisions in such a sportsmanlike way.
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Oxcroft Damson Of Glenorchy
Placing Critique
Litter sister of 1st. Blue and tan bitch of similar qualities with all the comments of 1st but just preferred the overall movement of 1. Could change places at any time.
Class Critique
and what a fantastic entry of quality puppy's
East Anglian Border Terrier Club Open Show
20th Nov 2016
Judge: Mr Dave Matthews (Tojamatt)
My thanks to The East Anglian Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge the November Open Show also my stewards Rob Brewster and Bev Jackson for their help throughout the day. It was a lovely venue and atmosphere and a very well run show. Thanks also to all the exhibitors who entered the show and accepted my decisions with great sportsmanship.
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Oxcroft Damson Of Glenorchy
Placing Critique
Blue and Tan bitch on her toes today, a blast from the past, typical otter head full of expression and mischief, big teeth correct bite, very narrow throughout, could and probably would get anywhere neckflows into good shoulders, level topline and correct tailset, moved ok once settled
Lincoln CS Open Show
4th Dec 2016
Judge: Mrs C Richardson (STAYNORWOOD)
Puppy /
Reserve
Name at show: Oxcroft Damson Of Glenorchy
Manchester General Championship Show
19th Jan 2017
Judge: Mrs Karen Dean (Tyrian)
I would first like to thank the society for inviting me to judge and also my stewards for efficiently managing the ring. This is a particularly difficult time of year for coats especially with Crufts on the horizon, producing some results that would change on another day. Several exhibits lacked the harsh top coat and some were past their best resulting in good harshness but lack of undercoat so giving a thin feel to coat and particularly the pelt. I was a little disappointed in the number of exhibits that were not displaying the drive I was looking for and hope this is also due to the time of year. I was particularly pleased with both my CC and RCC winners especially in relation to their movement.
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Oxcroft Damson Of Glenorchy
Placing Critique
11 month old B/t with strong muzzle. Straight front with neat feet. Harsh coat with thick pelt. Well angulated but not quite the movement of 1 today.
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
28th Jan 2017
Judge: Mrs. A. Heathcote (Saxheath)
My thanks to the Committee for asking me to judge this show , my Stewards Callie and Ian for their invaluable assistance and all the exhibitors for allowing me to judge their dogs . I had some quality dogs to go over with some close decisions in some classes , however , I found front movement in particular was rather disappointing in the lower classes .That aside I thoroughly enjoyed my day .
Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Oxcroft Damson Of Glenorchy
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
11th Feb 2017
Judge: Mr Jem Thomas (Daluce)
I would like to thank the club and it's committee for giving me the great honour and opportunity of judging their show. Thank you to my stewards on the day Sharon Pickering and Liz Wright who kept me on my toes and made sure everything ran smoothly. A massive thank you to the exhibitors who braved the elements on what what's a horrible morning weather wise and accepted my decisions In a wonderfully sporting manner.
Thank you all.
Junior - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Oxcroft Damson Of Glenorchy
Placing Critique
Just 12m old blue and tan bitch. Excellent otter head. Gun barrel front. Lovely shoulder. Narrow rib carried well back, easily spanned, moved well
National Terrier Club
1st Apr 2017
Judge: Mr A Horner (Stineval)
Thank you to The National Terrier Club for the appointment also my stewards who did a sterling job in keeping everything moving smoothly and a thank you to the exhibitors for allowing me the opportunity to go over their prized possessions. A few dogs were under weight and some would benefit by having their feet and nails some attention. I only found one suspect mouth and lots lacking in body condition. Some need to put scissors in the drawer and leave them there too! I was pleased with the final lines of my winners of both sexes.
Junior - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Oxcroft Damson Of Glenorchy
The Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
13th May 2017
Judge: Mr. J. Thomas (Blaisdon)
Thank you to officers and committee for inviting me to judge and to stewards for excellent work and also to the exhibitors for supporting the show.
Junior - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Oxcroft Damson Of Glenorchy
Boston & District Canine Society Open Show
30th May 2017
Judge: Mr. Bob Wright (Totherend)
My thanks to the organisers, stewards and exhibitors for a very welcoming and well supported show.
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Oxcroft Damson Of Glenorchy
Post Graduate /
Reserve
Name at show: Oxcroft Damson Of Glenorchy
Wombwell & District Canine Society Open Show
18th Jun 2017
Judge: Mr. Steven Clayforth (Haradwaithe)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG4, Oxcroft Damson Of Glenorchy
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Oxcroft Damson Of Glenorchy
Grantham & District Canine Society Open Show
14th Oct 2017
Judge: Mrs Norma Ellis (Normbar)
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Oxcroft Damson Of Glenorchy
Selby Canine Society Open Show
28th Oct 2017
Judge: Bitches: Mrs. K. Golding (Beaconpike) Dogs: Ms. J. Green (Breckgreen/Stowthorney)
Border Terrier (Dogs)
Judge Julie Green Breckgreen/Stowthorney
Firstly thank you for the committee for inviting me to judge Border Terrier Dogs at their open show. Some lovely exhibits. Thank you for entering.
Border Terrier Bitch critique.
Judge Katrina Golding ( Beaconpike)
Thank you Selby Canine for inviting me to judge the border terrier bitchs at your open show, this was my first time judging at open show level and thoroughly enjoyed my day, thank you for your hospitality
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Oxcroft Damson Of Glenorchy
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
4th Nov 2017
Judge: Mrs Sandra Girling (Benattivo)
I would like to express my sincere thanks to the Officers and Committee of the Midland Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge my first club show. My very competent and Friendly stewards Jem Thomas and Richard Wright, were well organised to keep the day flowing so many thanks for their help. A special thank you to all the exhibitors who trusted me to evaluate their Border Terriers, accepting my decisions graciously.
I was very impressed by the standard of presentation particularly the quality of coats. I had some amazingly difficult decisions and in many classes placings were hotly contested, forcing me to ‘split hairs’ over placings. I appreciated that some quality exhibits did not win their classes despite some outstanding breed features. I looked for accurate movement and narrow body lines which were present in my primary winners. The youngsters were particularly noteworthy staying enthusiastic and keen right to the end of the show.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Oxcroft Damson Of Glenorchy
Placing Critique
Blue and tan bitch larger framed than the winner. She has a very nice head which is well proportioned. She was good in shoulder and top line but didn’t move quite as accurately around the ring.
The East Anglia Border Terrier Club Open Show
19th Nov 2017
Judge: Mr Stewart Golding (Beaconpike)
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the committee and members for inviting me to judge your club show. Thank you to the exhibitors for allowing me to judge your dogs and taking my decisions gracefully. I was pleased to find so many dogs presented in full double coat which showed in my main winners. Overall I was happy with the quality on the day.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Oxcroft Damson Of Glenorchy
Lincoln Canine Society Open Show
17th Dec 2017
Judge: Helen Reaney (Rolenska)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Oxcroft Damson Of Glenorchy
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Oxcroft Damson Of Glenorchy
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
11th Feb 2018
Judge: Mrs Elizabeth Barrett (Howthwaite)
Firstly, I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge their show, and thank you to the exhibitors for the lovely entry. Thank you also to my ring stewards Jem Thomas and Paul Brannan for their hard work and efficiency in keeping the classes running smoothly. I had some very pleasant surprises on the day when going over new dogs. Some dogs I found to be much lighter to handle than they appear from the ringside and also in the same vein, two or three were way over an acceptable departure from the standard weight. I found what I was looking for in so much as I believe we should be looking at the whole dog in balance. I sometimes think it is easy to get so hooked up on breed points that we lose sight of the whole picture. There were one or two difficult decisions on the day, but the dogs with balance, lightness and lack of exaggeration were generally rewarded and I do like to see a dog “active” as the standard calls for.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Oxcroft Damson Of Glenorchy
Placing Critique
Good coloured blue & tan. She has the most beautiful otter head. Lovely shaped skull with short strong muzzle, very little stop and lovely dark eye. Very good front and shoulders. Not too heavy in bone. Ribbed well back. Racey hindquarters. True on the move but not the topline of 1.
The Sporting Terrier Association Of Yorkshire Open Show
17th Feb 2018
Judge:
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Oxcroft Damson Of Glenorchy
Newark and District Canine Society
24th Feb 2018
Judge: Mike Ritchie (Northsaltire)
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Oxcroft Damson Of Glenorchy
Selby Canine Society Open Show
27th Oct 2018
Judge: Mrs. V. Mann (Valger)
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Oxcroft Damson Of Glenorchy
Leeds Championship Dog Show
26th Jul 2019
Judge: Mr T Tuck (Nettleby)
Thanks to all exhibitors for providing a really good entry, and thanks also to my calm and efficient steward for helping to make this a thoroughly enjoyable appointment. The heatwave temperature had thankfully dropped and the covered half of the ring provided very comfortable conditions.
I was thrilled with my final line up in dogs and bitches. In particular, I thought the Reserve CC and CC winners were very typical, high quality and honest all round border terriers. It is always very exciting and satisfying to see borders of such a high calibre at the top end of the range.
It is difficult to make generalisations, as strengths and weaknesses varied considerably across the total entry. I found numerous decent, moderately broad heads, some of which had the classic otter-like appearance, strong muzzle and keen expression. Overall size and correct balanced proportions seemed reasonably consistent, and I don’t recall any of the well over-sized and coarser types that one sometimes encounters. I thought hind quarters were good overall, though straight fronts and well laid shoulders were less common. Coats varied, as they always do, though I would have liked to find a few more that combined the really harsh topcoat, good undercoat, and thick pelt. Was this just due to the state of individual coats on the day, or is the weatherproof coat and jacket receiving less attention?
Any of the above observations are, of course, based on the entry on the day and are not necessarily a pronouncement on the breed as a whole!
Limit - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Oxcroft Damson Of Glenorchy
Placing Critique
A slightly longer type than first, also with balanced proportions. Lovely otter-like skull, generally well constructed, with a smart and typey overall outline. Has a good blue and tan coat. Just felt the winner edged it on angulation.
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.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Oxcroft Damson Of Glenorchy
Placing Critique
not really using her tail as I would wish and moved a bit green but despite that she was sound enough and I liked her straight front, narrow, well moulded and filled body with normal angulation, underline and build generally, lovely head properties, with well shaped and expressive eye
Driffield Championship Show
21st Sep 2019
Judge: Mr David Shields (Wilholme)
Limit - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Oxcroft Damson Of Glenorchy
Driffield Championship Dog Show
28th Aug 2021
Judge: Mrs Linda Coleman (Hartswelin)
I was extremely pleased with my quality entry on this my first occasion awarding C.C.'s in the breed and thrilled to see my B.O.B. go 2nd in the group.
I will not mention teeth and bites in my individual critiques as apart from three which were level all exhibits possessed good strong teeth with excellent bites.Very few animals were difficult to span but far too many bitches in the later classes carried too much condition!
As in many other judges comments over the last few years fronts are still a big problem, if a Border does not have a correctly angled upper arm and shoulder it will not be able to follow a horse all day however well angled the hindquarters might be. A lot of dogs feet were not as small and tight as I would like but this may be due to lack of suitable excercise over the extended lockdowns. On the plus side nearly all were presented in double coat.
It was a very tight decision for me for B.O.B. and it could have gone either way but a choice had to be made so the dog won on being more an ideal size.
Limit - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Oxcroft Damson Of Glenorchy
Class Critique
With the exception of the first two the others had almost lost their waistlines.
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
6th Feb 2022
Judge: Mr Peter Armstrong (Atron)
Many sincere thanks to the Officers and Committee of the Midland Border Terrier Club for the kind invitation to judge at this Show, It really seemed to be a success judging by the happy atmosphere in the venue and congratulations must go to all the hard working Committee for the superb organization on the day despite the Covid regulations and the inclement weather. My thanks must also go to my two efficient stewards, Mr. Richard Wright and Mrs. Joyce Whiting, for their invaluable assistance in keeping the ring running smoothly and keeping me in check.
Open - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Oxcroft Damson Of Glenorchy
Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
16th Apr 2022
Judge: Mrs C E Sansom (Tarkaswell)
I would like to thank the committee and members of the Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cheshire border terrier club for the invitation to judge at this friendly club show. My stewards Tracey Anscombe and Sian Mckay were very efficient and kept the day running smoothly. Thank you to the exhibitors for a lovely entry and accepting my decisions in a sporting manner. It was a privilege to judge your dogs.
I had some quality borders to go over, and my decisions reflected my interpretation of the breed standard, on the day.
Some exhibits lacked the typical otter head, moderately broad with a short, strong muzzle and keen expression, which is definitive in our breed. Coats were generally good, harsh and dense with thick pelts, but several exhibits would have benefitted from having their feet trimmed. I found no kinked tails, dentition was generally good and all dogs were entire.
There was a lovely atmosphere, especially during the challenges, and I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
Open - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Oxcroft Damson Of Glenorchy
Driffield Championship Dog Show
26th Aug 2022
Judge: Mrs Anne Heathcote (Saxheath)
I would like to thank you all for allowing me to go over your dogs and also our Stewards John and Marvin for keeping everything running smoothly enabling me to finish in good time .
I have to say that I found movement in a number of classes worrying . Although most dogs looked ok in profile when viewed from the front and rear there were too many moving closely and a few flicking wrists . This was reflected in my placings with the soundest being placed highest .
Mouths were good with just one level bite but there were both dogs and bitches which I could not span . Coats were , on the whole , pretty good .
Open - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Oxcroft Damson Of Glenorchy
Burton on Trent KA Open show
4th Dec 2022
Judge: Sarah Hemstock (Jolihem)
Open - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Oxcroft Damson Of Glenorchy
Blackpool & District Canine Society
25th Jun 2023
Judge: Mrs Jayne Gillam (Orenberg)
Many thanks to the officers and committee for inviting me to judge Border Terriers at Blackpool & District Canine Society Championship show. Grateful thanks must go to my very efficient steward Gisela Duran who did an excellent job in making sure everything ran like clockwork. Finally thank you to the exhibitors for giving me such an excellent entry of 142 dogs making 183 entries, the largest entry across all breeds on the day. It really was a privilege to go over such a large entry of dogs and I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
The size of dogs has always been a perennial topic, but I was pleased to say overall, many of the dogs were of correct size on this occasion, with very few oversized dogs and only the odd one or two I couldn’t span. Bites were good and only an odd one with teeth out of line, although a few had broken teeth, quite a few had dirty teeth and some had small teeth which is something I really don’t like to see on, essentially a working terrier. It was good to find some really lovely tails, with not too many long thin, spindly tails we have seen in the past, although I was surprised to find four kinked tails in the entry.
Overall I thought it was a good entry, I found some quality exhibits and I was very pleased with my winners, and in particular will watch the progress of my puppy and junior placings with interest.
Veteran - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Oxcroft Damson Of Glenorchy
Placing Critique
B&T. Bigger than my winner and carrying a bit of extra weight. Lovely flat skull, moderately broad with a short strong muzzle. Narrow with straight forelegs and small neat feet, in good coat. Wish she had more confidence in the ring to show off her good qualities.
Darlington Championship Show
17th Sep 2023
Judge: Mrs D Bullen (Fevstone)
I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge for the second time. I had a good entry of 125 with a few absentees as is usual, the dogs were of varying types and sizes which is to be expected. The ones that were unspannable aren’t fit for function as they fall at the first hurdle so to speak.
There are quite a lot creeping into the breed of late which lack power in the foreface. Falling away below the eye with a foreign expression. Also lacking in underjaw. Again a weakness in the breed which needs addressing or we will lose these qualities essential to work. A lot now have too short an upperarm which is vital in construction as it propels the dog forward as he should cover the ground effortlessly striding out. Not Pitter patter slowly. On a more positive note I found a lot of quality true to type borders that were a pleasure to judge. Effortless free movement which is essential. I’m sure the breed will go on to have a bright future if we all keep to the breed type.
Open - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Oxcroft Damson Of Glenorchy
