Show Placings
National Terrier Club
1st Apr 2023
Judge: Miss Sarah Dandy (Dandale)
There was a good depth of quality overall across both sexes which proved for good competition and some very close decisions especially in the larger classes. Thank you to all those who accepted my decisions so sportingly. Temperaments were excellent especially the youngsters with the added challenge of the tannoy right overhead. There were some very promising youngsters which is always pleasing and positive to see, and I was delighted with my winning line up in both sexes, with top honours closely contested. I was disappointed that some exhibits who looked so good standing fell apart on the move, there were quite a few upright shoulders and I felt that efficient ground covering movement so essential for the breeds ability to follow a horse was somewhat lacking. It is encouraging to see quite a few younger handlers taking an interest in our breed today, so positive for the future. Thank you to both my excellent stewards who most competently kept the ring moving all day.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Edwinstowe & DCS Open Show
7th Apr 2023
Judge: Mr John Thomas (Blaisdon)
Puppy /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
16th Apr 2023
Judge: Miss Tracey James (Blackmine)
A bit thank to the committee of EABTC for inviting me to judge their championship show. I really enjoyed my day and when I later looked at the catalogue to see my winners I found it interesting reading, as all my major winners were of similar lines.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Puppy - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Novice - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
The Scottish Kennel Club (May) Championship Show
21st May 2023
Judge: Mr Frank Kane (Hirontower)
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Placing Critique
7 months, better size but nowhere near as forward and needs to develop in head, good neck, ribcage extends well back, can tighten up and fill out generally.
Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Staffordshire & Birmingham Agricultural Society Open Show
31st May 2023
Judge: Marion Sargent (Tegwani)
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Border Union Agricultural Society
17th Jun 2023
Judge: Mr Colin Girling (Benattivo)
I would like to thank the Officers and Committee for giving me the opportunity to judge Border Terriers in their spiritual home territory. My stewards, Audrey & Judith did a great job in running the class changes efficiently on a hot humid day. It was a lovely entry, with many exhibits that I had not judged before – thank you all. I found some exhibits which could have been better prepared with attention to coat, body condition and clean teeth. A few level bites a couple of kink tails influenced placings but all dogs were entire and overall a nice group of BT’s to go over. My main winners had breed qualities that outweighed any imperfection, that in my opinion wouldn’t impact on its ability to perform its traditional work.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Placing Critique
A narrow youngster with a nice head developing with shallow stop and good ribs carried well back. Moved well with a good long stride, a little unsteady at times on the bumpy ground today, a lot to like and looking forward to seeing him mature.
Class Critique
All three are quality puppies that are just setting out and although a bit silly at times I prefer to see this animation at this stage, schooling and focus will come with age.
Puppy - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Novice - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Placing Critique
See Minor Puppy 2nd place
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.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Placing Critique
9 months youngster, similar in size to winner, coat harsh and dense with thick pliable skin, short carroty tail well set on. Pleasing head and expression. Moved well.
Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Windsor Championship Dog Show
29th Jun 2023
Judge: Professor S P Dean (Tyrian)
My thanks to Windsor Dog Show for the judging appointment. Delayed by Covid, it is a sensible moment to retire from judging at Championship level, especially as the day was very enjoyable and a fine memory to end with. It was in fact a superb entry of high quality border terriers and my thanks to all the exhibitors, especially those who travelled long distances.
It was a delight when my BOB, Ch Otterbobs Tolsen, won the terrier group and an additional pleasure when my Best Veteran, Ch Cynetkoy Pillow Talk, placed third in the Veteran Group. Overall the borders proved to be sound and it was particularly enjoyable to find several dogs with large, strong teeth. Many were in a fit condition with firm muscle and active drive on the move. The majority had good shoulders coupled with hind quarters that looked capable of a day’s work. This correct construction translated into to good movement. The Border Terrier should remain a workmanlike terrier and future breeders need to keep that in mind.
The top decisions were decided by some of these less obvious merits and indeed my personal preferences but, in the end, I was pleased to see an entry of border terriers with so much quality. This bodes well for the future and has left me with memories of a most enjoyable day.
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Placing Critique
Promising 9 mo, good strength in skull. Strong teeth, short on coat but thick pelt. Well ribbed with good shoulders. Moved confidently. Needs to tighten in front. Maturity will produce overall outline.
East of England Agricultural Society
6th Jul 2023
Judge: Joyce Martin (Merumhor)
Many thanks to the officers and committee for the invitation to judge Border Terriers at the East of England Agricultural Society Show, which was to be the last one run by this society. It was a super venue with lovely big rings which gave the dogs a chance to stride out. Many thanks to my ring stewards Peter and Lesley Armstrong for keeping things running smoothly and efficiently. I was delighted with my entry of 109 dogs making a total entry of 149 and pleased with the overall quality of dogs shown. Thank you to the exhibitors for giving the chance to go over your dogs and for the sporting way the placings were taken. It is indeed a privilege to have the opportunity do so. I was thrilled to be able to watch the terrier group and see my BOB - Stineval Lambert JW take group 1 in a quality line up. I also was delighted to hear that my BPIB - Glebeheath Ophelia went Group 3 in the Puppy Group.
Puppy - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Evesham & DCS Open Show
16th Jul 2023
Judge: Paul Eardley (Sherex)
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
East of England LKS Open Show
18th Jul 2023
Judge: Jonathan Lappin (Dalvik)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG3, Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Leeds Championship Show
29th Jul 2023
Judge: Mr Brian Aubrey (Jenabeck)
Thank you all for a wonderful entry, I had to make some difficult choices on the day, but as always, I judge the dog on the day friend or foe and not what the dog as done in the past or what it will do in the future.
a few things did concern me on the day (1 ) so Many dirty teeth, (2) a few unfit dogs due to being overweight, (3) and the most concerning is short legs on one or two of the borders,
Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Placing Critique
Another 10-month-old quality puppy lovely make and shape, dark eyes, correct bite, another with good jacket with thick pelt, played is handler up on the move, liked him a lot
The Midland Border Terrier Club Championship Show
6th Aug 2023
Judge: Mr. Bob Wright (Totherend)
It was a real honour to judge my home club’s show and my thanks go to a great committee for the opportunity and the way they run the club with all hands to the wheel. Richard Wright and Sharon Pickering had my back and have my appreciation for a great day’s stewarding.
I was disappointed in the early dog classes where what initially looked like an impressive line-up failed to materialise once on the table or on the move. Movement was a weak spot for a surprisingly large number of exhibits, especially front movement. There were three poor mouths and one exhibit that couldn’t be spanned but lots of good pelts, coats and neat feet. However long tails are becoming more common and a true carrot tail is about as rare as hen’s teeth. I was fascinated by some handlers interpretation of a triangle, suffice to say it’s a good job it wasn’t a maths exam.
Once again there were only two CCs available which is a great shame when there are so many who warrant them. I can only sympathise with those who went home empty handed. It was most likely a reflection of the strength of the classes rather than their standing. The bitch classes were especially strong with at least six exhibits worthy of much more than I had available to offer. When it came to the line ups I was clearly torn and had to be really picky to get to a decision but in the end I was pleased with all the winners.
Whilst there is still much that can be done to improve some aspects of the breed there is a lot to be proud of with some really stunning exhibits out there.
Best Puppy - Dog
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Best Opposite Sex Puppy
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Placing Critique
Excited G&T but moved out well with nice lines, good head and teeth, full coat and thick pelt, would like a little more rear angulation, BPD, BOSP
Novice - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Placing Critique
as puppy
Bournemouth Championship Show
13th Aug 2023
Judge: Ms Tina Jones (Otterholme)
My thanks go to the committee of Bournemouth Championship Show for inviting me to award tickets for the first time, it was a very special day.
Special thanks to my stewards Gentle Lowe and Brian Aubrey for doing such a sterling job, allowing me to focus on the task in hand.
I was delighted with the entry that awaited me, a huge thank you to the exhibitors for giving me the privilege to go over their dogs, this was a real honour and the sporting way they accepted my decisions, on the whole by most exhibitors.
I was told many years ago, by someone well respected in the breed to judge with the hands, not with the eyes, never did this ring true as today. Some dogs I have admired from the ringside, didn’t live up to expectations, whilst others that hadn’t previously caught my eye, surprised me and did.
Being the daughter of a hunt terrier man I could get no better grounding in the requirements of an earth dog, these were the days long before quad bikes, terriers would be expected to be on their feet from the moment hounds drew off until close of the hunting day, working in landscapes not dissimilar to that of that hunt the breed first originated from.
l tried to look subjectively at the exhibit before me to see if they had the confirmation and condition to undertake such duties. I was surprised how quite a number were difficult to span and far too deep in chest and too wide in front and came up heavy, lacking the narrowness to go to ground, a distinct disadvantage in the working arena, legs bend, chests don’t.
I was finding rear movement was better than front, but more than a few lacked the drive that I looked for with elevated front action that indicates an upper arm that is shorter than ideal.
I look to see feet that are tight with a good thick pad so vital in an earth dog, many were lacking in this important trait.
I found temperaments superb throughout the day, dentition was questionable on several exhibits and all dogs entire.
A plea to exhibitors if you bait them on the table, that is fine if they look hypnotically at the treat, but on several occasions, owners were wrestling with their dogs trying to get at the treat, making it difficult to assess them.
I am always mindful to judge fit for function, and I was happy that my winners fitted that bill and all sporting decent jackets and pelts and meeting my interpretation of the breed standard.
I was delighted to see my BOB going on to third in the terrier group and my BP winning the terrier puppy group.
Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Novice - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Placing Critique
Promising well put together puppy, nicely sized and easily spannable, another presented in good jacket and with ample pelt a little loose in front, which should tighten with age, but moved out with enough purpose and drive, maintaining a level topline throughout. Good strong loin and possesses decent rear angulation with hocks well let down.
Scunthorpe CA Open Show
16th Aug 2023
Judge: Mrs V Atkinson (Raedwulf)
Thank you so much to the Association for inviting me to judge Border Terriers. Thank you for the warm welcome and super hospitality. Thank you to my steward who ran the ring efficiently in the heat and to my exhibitors for the privilege of judging their dogs and the sporting manner in which my decisions were taken. Congratulations must also go to my BOB who sportingly withdrew from the group as I found out later the Group Judge was actually the breeder.
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Placing Critique
Another super pup with a lovely expression and super coat. Finer made all round he was in proportion presenting a balanced picture. Moderate head and well placed ear with correct bite. Level top line and good tail set. Straight front and easy to span with racy rear. His front movement needs a little more work and that will come with maturity.
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
The Welsh Kennel Club Championship Show
19th Aug 2023
Judge: Jane Morton Shaw (Fehmarn)
I would like to thank the WKC committee for inviting me to judge at this lovely show. It was very well organised with a super friendly atmosphere.
Thank you to all the exhibitors for your entry & accepting my decisions so graciously.
I thoroughly enjoyed my day, but I have to apologise for the late start! I’m always super early for everything, and had arrived on the showground by 8am. Unfortunately my watch battery ran out at 8.20 and I was mortified when I realised it had stopped and to find out that the time was 9.35!!!
I was very pleased to see my BOB, BPIB & BVIB shortlisted in their groups, with Veteran going on to Group 3.
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Placing Critique
In excellent coat with plenty of undercoat too. Nicely proportioned with tail well set on. Nothing overdone. Good bite, tail set & pelt. Nice head & expression. Moved ok but a little close in front, but hopefully this will improve as he matures & tightens up. Good bend of stifle & length of rib. Spannable. - BPD
Novice - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Placing Critique
(see puppy dog)
Class Critique
1 trans to Open
Leicester City CS Open Show
28th Aug 2023
Judge: Mr Peter Armstrong (Atron)
Many thanks go to the Officers and Committee for inviting me to judge Border Terriers at this, the Leicester City Canine Society Open Dog Show and also to the exhibitors for presenting me with such an excellent entry, which was a real privilege to assess. There were some close decisions and I would like to thank all those who accepted my decisions so sportingly.
Special thanks must also to my two stewards Keith Price and Nicky Holden for keeping both the ring, and me, in check. Our allocated ring was remarkably quite extensive, which is often not the case in indoor areas of this nature, with plenty of space around for cages and seating etc. One minor glitch however, was the provision of a full size trestle table as a ring table. This did cause some problems for exhibitors, when standing their dogs and for myself, the vertically challenged judge, when going over the exhibits.
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Placing Critique
Nearly 12 month old Grizzle & Tan dog. Another promising youngster who lost out on perceived maturity. Possesses a decent head, good in foreface with just the right amount of stop, appealing dark eye. Correct straight front construction, with a good reach of neck set into laid back shoulders. Well ribbed back. Easily spanned. Narrow throughout. Adequate angulation both front and rear. Good coat and pelt. Movement okay if a little loose in front at this stage.
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Post Graduate /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Norfolk and Norwich Canine Society Premier Show
30th Aug 2023
Judge: Mrs Penny Sands (Krakenexis)
Puppy /
Third Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Special Yearling /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
City of Birmingham Championship Show
2nd Sep 2023
Judge: Mrs K Wilkinson (Otterkin)
Thank you to City of Birmingham for the invitation to judge this show, for the very large ring provided to the breed and to all the exhibitors who entered under me – I was very pleased with the overall quality of the entry of 122 dogs making 144 entries in these days of falling entries, with very few absentees (16 from “new dogs” by my count).
The ring stewards did an excellent job of keeping everything running smoothly – so thank you to John Gardner and Ken Francis.
I would like to send my best wishes to Anna Duxbury (Ridgebow) who had initially been under contract to judge this as her very first Championship Show. Having seen Anna judge at the Border Terrier Club’s Open show in February 2022, I know she is a very experienced and knowledgeable judge as well as an excellent breeder and hope in time that she is able to take on another Championship Show appointment in the future. I had originally been invited to judge this show in 2024 and had sent my acceptance letter, but when the Secretary contacted me, I agreed to bring forward the appointment to 2023.
I have taken the name/s of the owner/s and the dogs’ names direct from the catalogue. Some may have other owners or Kennel Names added, or awards such as Ch or JW added now, but I must use the details from the catalogue.
*Handlers* – please do not stuff food/tubes of treats into your dogs’ mouths just before the judge needs to look at their dentition. Those who stood behind their dogs and held the lead, I had no problem examining their dogs’ mouths, but a small number of others who were stuffing food into their dog’s mouth as I approached, once they moved away, some dogs were up on their hind legs trying to get more food/treats from you. I had to examine the rest of the dog then come back and look in the mouth again when the dogs were not fidgeting about looking for food. If you are doing it to avoid the dentition being checked, it won’t work as a judge will just come back to it!
It was quite hot in the hall. Kudos to all the dogs as they were not put off by the noise made when judge and/or handler stood on whatever was under the carpet making a “clunk” noise. I found when spanning dogs, almost all of them were hot underneath. Never felt that before, even when judging in 90 degree heat outside in America, so just be aware that your dog may be getting overheated.
Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Placing Critique
A lighter grizzle and tan 11 month old showing very well. Excellent coat. Lovely otter head. Good tail set with short, carrot tail
Graduate - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Good Citizen - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Richmond Championship Show
8th Sep 2023
Judge: Mr Tim Ball (Kaitak)
Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Rhyl Canine Society Open Show
10th Sep 2023
Judge: Louisa Henry
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
The Southern Border Terrier Club Open Show
16th Sep 2023
Judge: Mr Robert Brewster (Stowthorney & Breckgreen)
I would like to thanks the officers and committee of The Southern Border Terrier Club for giving me the honour of judging their Open Show. I first signed the contract for the show in 2017, but due to Covid and the Lockdown I have only just fulfilled my judging appointment. Whist remembering those who are no longer with us due to the Covid Pandemic. I was happy with my entry and would like to also thank the exhibitors for entering under me and thank them all for taking my decisions, some of which were difficult, in a sportsmanlike way. I found most exhibits to be in good order, but I was quite worried that I found some younger exhibits with a build-up of scale on their teeth. This should be addressed as soon as possible. I was also delighted with a young exhibitor, attending her first show, on a whole handling her young dog so well whilst full of nerves and inexperience. We need to encourage these youngsters as they are the custodians of our breed
Best Puppy - Dog
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Best Opposite Sex Puppy
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Placing Critique
Nice sized grizzle and tan dog. Lovely head and expression. Nice teeth and a good bite. Small ears. Good in neck, flowed well into nicely place shoulders. Lovely topline which he held on the move. Moved out with drive. Please to award him Best Puppy Dog and Resv Best Opp Sex Puppy in Show
Novice - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Placing Critique
See PD critique
Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Placing Critique
See PD
Sheringham & District KA Premier Open Show
17th Sep 2023
Judge: Mr Darren Clarke (Peluche)
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Special Yearling /
First Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Limit /
Second Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Stafford & District Canine Society Open Show
23rd Sep 2023
Judge: Miss G Lowe (Rockslade)
I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge at their show for my first judging appointment. The show was well run, friendly and I received a warm welcome upon arrival. I would also like to thank all those who entered under me especially in the current climate with travelling costs.. A big thank you to my very capable steward Richard Wright for ensuring that the ring ran well.
I was pleased with my entry and there were some quality exbibits in attendance. I did find a number of exhibits to be short on undercoat and one untidy mouth. Some long nails and dirty teeth which need addressing.
Puppy /
Third Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Championship Show
30th Sep 2023
Judge: Mrs J Guvercin (Glebeheath)
Thank you to the committee for this appointment, everyone worked hard to make it an enjoyable day. This venue always has a super atmosphere, however, the ring is too small really to see outlines, being far too near the dogs and side profile movement is very difficult to see, let alone for the dogs to perform really well. Many moved poorly, not liking the smooth mats and although I had to judge them on this today, I think most would move much better outside in a big grass ring.
Junior - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Placing Critique
very nice paler coloured grizzle of lovely size and very much my type of border. Well proportioned head with dark eye, big teeth set on a decent neck and very light framed body, that was easily spanned. . Good coat and pelt with racy hind quarters and well set tail, just needs to get himself under control on the move, which is where he needs time to strengthen and lost out to one.
Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Stroud & DCS Open Show
7th Oct 2023
Judge: Richard Morris (Lascoed)
Special Yearling /
First Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
The Birmingham & District Gundog & Terrier Club
7th Oct 2023
Judge: Sarah Stephenson (Fryerfold)
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Yearling /
Third Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
South Wales Kennel Association
13th Oct 2023
Judge: Mr W Shorthose (Cundytyke)
I think hind movement has generally improved though the same cannot be said for fronts. Most were shown in good coat and only one exhibit was clearly of poor temperament.
Junior - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Placing Critique
Handy size, good reach of neck and topline, Not the front movement of 1
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Good Citizen - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Midland Counties Championship Show
26th Oct 2023
Judge: Mr J Gilpin (Otterbobs)
I would like to thank the officers & committee for giving me the opportunity to judge the Border Terrier classes, & also a big thank you to Penny Winger & Gavin Argill my two ring stewards who kept things in order & also made sure we finished on time, and a special mention to my Best of Breed winner for attending the terrier group, and being rewarded with being short listed in the final seven.
Junior - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Placing Critique
Not as strong in the head as 1st, but made on similar lines as the winner.
The Scottish Border Terrier Club Championship Show
11th Nov 2023
Judge: Mr Mark Lowry (Ravenside)
Firstly, I would like to thank everyone for a lovely entry and also to the Scottish BTC for this opportunity. Special thanks go to my two stewards for the day who kept everything running smoothly and for their good company. Although the lighting in the hall isn’t the best, it was adequate and the large square ring was perfect for watching movement, something I feel is very important in a border terrier. On that note I found my main winners to excel in this department. I was pleased to judge some strong puppy classes and also some strong adult classes
Junior - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Yearling - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Placing Critique
G&T slightly lighter in frame than the first dog. Pleasing head with good reach of neck. In good tight jacket. He was a little unsettled on the move today.
Graduate - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Open Show
18th Nov 2023
Judge: Libby Tanton-Joy (Itsaso)
I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to Judge their Open show, and all exhibitors that entered. I had a lovely entry with some quality dogs to go over. All placing’s were accepted with grace. Many thanks to both my stewards who kept the ring moving. The show had a lovely atmosphere and I enjoyed my day
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Placing Critique
13 month old Grizzle and Tan with a good head, scissor bite and dark eye. His shoulder flowed into a narrow well laid back rib which was easily spanned. Presented in good coat with a thick pelt. Moved well once he settled into it
Post Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Placing Critique
1st in Junior Dog
Stockport Canine Society Open Show
25th Nov 2023
Judge: Anne Speake
I’d like to thank the officers and committee for their kind invitation to judge some of the terrier breeds at there show today. My thanks to my 2 very capable stewards Aaron and Alex for keeping things running smoothly. To the exhibitors it was a pleasure to judge your dogs.
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine JW
Placing Critique
lots to like about this quality 14 mth old g/t dog with an attractive masculine head, dark eye and varmity expression. With a good length of body, firm top line which he kept on the move. Good underline with a firm loin. A positive and sound mover, just not the drive of 1
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine JW
Placing Critique
Repeat junior
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine JW
Placing Critique
Repeat Junior
Ladies Kennel Association
8th Dec 2023
Judge: Mr Ken Bartlett (Dwilencia)
Junior - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Yearling - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Graduate - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Good Citizen - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Placing Critique
Moved well to win the class, nice shaped head and body, well ribbed back, good in topline and tail carriage.
Oakengates & District Canine Society Open Show
17th Dec 2023
Judge: Andrew Westwood (Nethertonion)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Stourbridge & DCS Open Show
27th Dec 2023
Judge: Mr Martin Saunders (Castellcoch)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
4th Feb 2024
Judge: Lesley Armstrong-Rodgers (Atron/Scottsway)
It was a great honour to be invited to judge The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show and therefore my thanks go to the Committee for the opportunity. I thoroughly enjoyed my day at this friendly well run show. It was advantageous in having such a good sized ring in which to watch the dogs move. Borders need room to get into their stride and show their effortless movement and profile when viewed in side gait.
A special thank you also to Richard and Sharon, my two stewards for keeping things running smoothly. It is always a great help for any judge to be blessed with competent stewards. Finally a big thank you to all the Exhibitors for bringing their dogs under me for my opinion and for accepting my decisions with good grace. As always coats were at differing stages, often reflected in the placings, but coats do come and go, construction does not !. Overall I found temperaments excellent, as well it should be, which bodes well for the breed.
Junior - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine
Placing Critique
Grizzle and Tan of 16 months who owns a very nice head and dark eye and a correct scissor bite. He stands on a straight front with well padded feet, enough bone and reasonably strong in loin. Up to size but easily spanned owning a loose thick pelt. He has a level topline and good bend of stifle. Shown today in decent jacket. Moved out with purpose but I just preferred the front action on my winner on the day.
The Terrier Club of South Wales Open Show
11th Feb 2024
Judge: Sarah Pateman (Lessien)
First, I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge my breed the Border Terrier, then the Irish Terrier and all the handling classes.
This show was so friendly, and I was looked after from the minute I arrived till the moment I left.
Thank you, Tina Jones, for the delicious food and Richard Wright for being my steward for all my judging classes including the Irish Terriers and all the handling classes.
What an amazing entry I had although a few absentees the class of dogs present were of good quality, and I am very grateful to all exhibitors who entrusted in me to go over their dogs and accepting my decisions on the day
Junior - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine JW
Placing Critique
25/09/2022. Confident lad, strong muzzle correct mouth, keen dark eye, correct length of rib into strong loins, moved well with a long stride. Lovely thick lose pelt and harsh jacket.
Crufts
10th Mar 2024
Judge: Mrs Lesley Gosling (Akinside)
A tremendous entry of 275 Borders ( 25 absentees on the day)to enjoy handling, judging and placing. I must extend my appreciation to my two valiant stewards for their patience and skill in keeping classes moving. Thank you all.
I do believe our breed is changing, but in subtle ways. The lack of opportunities for true terrier work below ground for some Borders has been replaced by agility and other energetic pursuits, but lack of hard muscle tone has produced a ‘softer’ body on some exhibits. Some feet are slacker, pads are more spread and thinner and some fronts are wide. Movement is not always positive and a ‘driving’ action is lacking. Size is fluctuating too. We have a ‘working’ breed - let’s ensure that features defining the breed are not lost, i.e. ‘spannability’; a hard, harsh top coat and soft protective undercoat (not enough of those today); a dark, expressive eye, a broad skull and strong quarters – ‘the engine is at the back!’. Heads generally were good, but some bitch heads veered towards coarseness.
One thing not lost is the Border’s kind temperament – curious, interested and ready for anything.
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine JW
Placing Critique
Perfect sized red male. Great spannable body length. Good neat feet; moved out well.
Good Citizen - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine JW
Placing Critique
Placed first in Junior.
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
30th Mar 2024
Judge: Mrs Lynda Ward (Roundtown)
It was an honour to be invited to judge this, our parent club’s show. My thanks to the committee who ran such a lovely event with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. My judge’s gift is much appreciated and will be a treasured momento of the day.
My superstar stewards, Janice Johnson and Liz Barrett, worked hard and unobtrusively whilst keeping the classes moving smoothly over a long day – well done ladies.
Many thanks of course to the exhibitors who made the journey on a major bank holiday weekend giving a large and quality entry of 190 dogs making 229 entries plus 10 NFC.
I had some lovely sound and typical Borders to go over and, had I had them, I would have had no qualms in awarding 4 dog tickets and 5 bitch tickets.
Unfortunately there are always downsides in a big entry and today size was an issue with some overly large exhibits who were not spannable and very heavily built.
There were a number of youngsters which were obviously unused to having their mouths examined and more practice in a calm atmosphere would help to make them comfortable and avoid stress for them and their handlers.
Ears need watching as some were quite large and spoiled the head.
Sadly, as in the past I must complain about long tails. Tails are an integral aspect of the overall picture of a typical Border outline and long is simply wrong. Our breed standard is spartan compared to many others but for tails the description is clear and begins with, “Moderately short; fairly thick at base, then tapering.” Hopefully the issue will be addressed before the untypical becomes the norm.
On a positive note …
Feet were overall small and thickly padded although some would benefit from trimming and shorter nails.
There was a good number of lovely otter-like heads of correct proportions with well placed dark eyes and a keen expression.
As is usual these days coat presentation was generally good and today there were plenty of dense coats of correct texture and thick skins.
Do I think the quality shown in this entry bodes well for the breed? Yes.
Yearling - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine JW
Placing Critique
Another good one. Very smart with good topline and tailset and neat feet. Narrow throughout and in a quality dense coat.
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
20th Apr 2024
Judge: Mrs Elizabeth Barrett (Howthwaite)
Thank you to the committee of the East Anglia Border Terrier Club for the honour of inviting me to judge your Championship show and for your great hospitality on the day. It was hit-and-miss as to whether or not I would be judging inside or out, and I’m pleased that the committee took the decision to hold it outdoors. It is far nicer for the dogs to be outside, even with the biting wind, and we are not to forget that they are designed to be outside in that type of weather, which reiterates the importance of a good coat. I hope everyone at ringside managed to keep the chill away, myself having Cumbrian bloodlines, found it rather pleasant. Thank you to my stewards Tracey, Dave and Mike who worked tirelessly to keep the ring moving. My biggest thanks are to the exhibitors who gave me an excellent entry and took all my decisions in a sporting manner. I know it is always said there are too many good dogs for the number of cards and that was especially true of the limit and open classes. I was spoiled for choice in a number of classes and had to split hairs on a number of occasions. Dog’s are never static and can have good days and bad days just the same as us, and condition and coats can change dramatically. Some dogs were out of top coat or had no harshness to their coat on the day which cost them on this occasion. Repeating myself from my last judging appointment, I made mention that true movement isn’t necessarily conducive to good movement if no ground is covered at the same time, ideally of course we want both but I would rather see a dog with a good outline in profile than one very accurate that’s going nowhere. Good construction should be a given, I know not much mention is made to that in our breed standard, but to constitute soundness to follow a horse, the construction must be balanced and correct with no exaggeration. Thankfully, there were not many exaggerations on the day. One or two were big ribbed and not quite spannable, and surprisingly they were not necessarily the ones that looked up to size. Overall, I was very pleased with the quality of the dogs presented.
Yearling - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine JW
West of England Ladies Kennel Society
26th Apr 2024
Judge: Mandy Holmes (Bimandi)
Yearling - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Jordith Roll Up And Shine JW
