Show Placings
Maidenhead & District Canine Society
15th Feb 2014
Judge: Richard Allen (Penparc)
Post Graduate /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya
The Southern Border Terrier Club Limited Show
2nd Mar 2014
Judge: Miss Anita Harrison (Iacheslei)
My thanks to the officers and committee for the invitation to judge this show, and their hospitality on the day. I thoroughly enjoyed the appointment. All dogs bar one were entire, and all mouths good apart from one level bite and a few forgivable signs of age in the veteran classes. I found some exhibits to be well up to size and difficult to span, but was very pleased with my final line up and main winners. Thank you to the exhibitors for entering and accepting my decisions so sportingly, and to my stewards on the day.
Junior - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya
Bournemouth CA Championship Show
10th Aug 2014
Judge: Mrs M Reeves (Baywillow)
A very enjoyable appointment in spite of the wind and rain. I found some lovely borders for the top awards. The line up for the bitch challenge was especially pleasing, each one of top quality with some very promising youngsters. On the minus side there were too many that were wide in front. This is a serious fault in a breed who need to get through narrow spaces underground. Whilst I am always critical of dogs that lack rear angulation there are one or two appearing in the breed who are over angulated which is not correct for a border.
RBCC
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya
Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya
Placing Critique
g/t. Very impressed by this lovely bitch. She presents a super outline with excellent angulation, straight narrow front, good length of rib and sound feet. Excellent coat and thick pelt. Typical ottery head. She moved out straight and true to win the Res CC.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya
Welsh Kennel Club
16th Aug 2014
Judge: Mr A E Small (Bethane)
Thanks for a lovely entry, sorry for the delay but I could not be in both my breeds rings at the same time! It was nice to be outside at WKC, which hasn't happened for 9 years. Thanks to the Committee for the invite & looking after us, I really enjoyed my day.
Novice - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya
Placing Critique
lovely bitch, pleasing head with nice eye, muzzle & mouth, well set ears, lovely front, ribs back & spanable,in good double coat, went with good drive from strong quarters.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya
Placing Critique
1st in Novice.
Salisbury and South Wilts Canine Society Open Show
31st Aug 2014
Judge: Miss Karen Rimmer {Kylini)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya
Southern Border Terrier Club Open Show
21st Sep 2014
Judge: Mrs Trudi Baird (Dowgri)
Many thanks to the Southern Border Terrier club for inviting me to judge and for their fabulous hospitality. The new venue had light inside much improved from the old venue and was in a beautiful setting . My appreciation goes to my ring stewards Andrew Mooney , Bev Marsh & Jane Roberts who ensured the entrants were in order, and kept the classes running smoothly.
A good entry ,numerically and in quality , which gave way to some close decisions. Coats were as always at different stages , I found myself forgiving lack of coat or blown coats in favour of correct movement .Some exhibits that on first glance I thought were my winners let themselves down on the move , there were a couple who “crabbed” and some who’s front movement was very untidy .From ringside these dogs looked wonderful stacked . Some dogs were moved rather fast which may have contributed to their wayward movement.
A few dogs had too much beard and cheek hair left on , this stood out even more when the rest of the dog was immaculately presented .
On the plus side I found fit, well conditioned dogs , teeth and bites were good ,and excellent temperaments - bar a couple who were uncharacteristically shy . I was extremely pleased with both line ups and was spoilt for choice with the top honours.
Thank you for allowing me to go over your lovely dogs.
Yearling - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya
Placing Critique
G/T , excellent outline with good length of body , attractive head with good dark eye, nice reachy neck , spanned easily, movement good but very difficult to assess as she would not cooperate, eventually she went better on loose lead .
Open - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya
Bedford & DCS Open Show
28th Sep 2014
Judge: Mr W Gray
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Minehead & District Canine Society Open Show
9th Nov 2014
Judge: Mr Colin Girling (Benattivo)
Thanks to the officers and committee for inviting me to judge, also thanks to my stewards who were very effective and efficient.
Post Graduate /
Reserve
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
The Witney & District Canine Society Open Show
3rd May 2015
Judge: Mr. Mark Ord (Marnadee)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Redditch & DCS Open Show
16th May 2015
Judge: Ella Eva (Sophyla)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Coventry & DCS Open Show
17th May 2015
Judge: Rachel Larner (Hawcoat)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Placing Critique
Super bitch. Liked everything about her, movement just needs to be a bit more settled but when it is she moved well. Liked her head and expression. Lovely narrow front, good reach of neck and length of body with good length of rib and super topline. Super grizzle coat with lovely thick pelt. Good example of a fit border terrier bred for purpose. BOB.
Three Counties Agricultural Society
4th Jun 2015
Judge: Mr Brian Baxter
Limit - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Chepstow & District CS Open Show
14th Jun 2015
Judge: Mr Frank Barry
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Southampton & DCS Open Show
20th Jun 2015
Judge: Cara Davani (Kebulak)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Taunton and District Open Show
27th Jun 2015
Judge: Sue Wilson (Olderhill)
Open - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Ludlow and District KA Open Show
5th Jul 2015
Judge: Mr Colin Powell (Bowtman)
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Evesham and District Canine Society Open Show
12th Jul 2015
Judge: Mrs Jane Aktkin (Earthwold)
Limit /
Third Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Langstone & DCS Open Show
19th Jul 2015
Judge: Mr David Oram
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG4, Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Hereford & County KS Open Show
25th Jul 2015
Judge: Mr Howard Ogden (Beauview)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Paignton & District Fanciers’ Association Championship Show
1st Aug 2015
Judge: Miss Diane Swales (Grabbist)
My thanks to the Secretary and Committee for inviting me to judge at this most enjoyable show and to my two extremely efficient stewards, Felicity Snook and Lady Elain Macdonald, who kept the ring flowing smoothly. I am grateful to the exhibitors for a good entry including some very nice Borders and some promising youngsters. Overall mouths were good with strong, clean teeth and correct bites except for one overshot. Skins were an improvement on my last judging appointment, the majority being thick and loose but I do not like the tendency to strip coats out leaving little evidence of a harsh, dense coat. Remembering that a Border is 'essentially a working Terrier' it concerns me that there are a number being shown that really do not measure up to that description both in jacket and the lack of drive and ability to cover the ground when moving. These comments do not apply to my winners and I was so pleased to find many that really measure up to most points in the standard.
Limit - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Class Critique
Good trio headed this class.
West Bromwich & District Canine Society Open Show
29th Aug 2015
Judge: Mr Chris Wallace (Hobholt)
Thank you to the Society for the invitation and to the exhibitors for bringing your Borders’ along. It was appreciated.
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Westbury and District Canine Society Open Show
13th Sep 2015
Judge: Mrs A Bell (Darlou)
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Coventry (Foleshill) CA Open Show
1st Nov 2015
Judge: Jackie Shaw (Swanwillow)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Romsey & DCS Open Show
4th Nov 2015
Judge: Lindsey Williamson (Naranja)
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Camberley & DCS Open Show
15th Nov 2015
Judge: Kyle Adams
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Bristol & District Dog Club Open Show
6th Dec 2015
Judge: Mr M L Vines (Parvodene)
Open /
Reserve
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Ashbourne & DCS Open Show
28th Dec 2015
Judge: Mrs Penny Sands (Krakenexis)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Wealdstone and Northolt Canine Society Open Show
29th Dec 2015
Judge: Andrew Gullick
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Coventry Ladies Kennel Society Open Show
1st Jan 2016
Judge: Mr Steve Thomas (Samtan)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Worcester & Malvern Canine Socety Open Show
2nd Jan 2016
Judge: Mrs. Liz Wright (Totherend)
Open /
Reserve
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Class Critique
1 withdrawn
Rugby & DCS Open Show
6th Feb 2016
Judge: Mrs H Bakewell
Open /
Reserve
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
West Midland Terrier Show
13th Feb 2016
Judge: Mr Graham Richardson (Staynorwood)
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Placing Critique
3 year old bitch feminine head correct bite, narrow front ,spanable, good length of rib,loose pelt double jacketb , moved ok.
Maidenhead & DCS Open Show
20th Feb 2016
Judge: Vera Harcourt-Morris (Lenacourt)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Llynfi Valley Canine Association Open Show
21st Feb 2016
Judge: Mr Gary Hinsley
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Southampton & DCS Open Show
24th Feb 2016
Judge: Mr Mark Warshaw (Janmark)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Cheltenham & District Canine Society Open Show
28th Feb 2016
Judge: Mr.Tan Nagrecha
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Swidon & DCS Open Show
5th Mar 2016
Judge: Mr L J Hunt
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Bristol & District Dog Club Open Show
20th Mar 2016
Judge: Tan Nagrecha (Chandimore)
Post Graduate /
Reserve
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Chertsey & DCS Open Show
25th Mar 2016
Judge: Mr Howard Ogden (Beauview)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Bridgewater and District Canine Society Open Show
27th Mar 2016
Judge: Steven Thomas
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Chippenham & DCS Open Show
3rd Apr 2016
Judge: Mrs R Barney (verrami)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Pontypool & DCS Open Show
16th Apr 2016
Judge: Carolyne M Scott (Wolferlow)
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Placing Critique
3yrs old, correct head, dark eyes, good dentition, strong neck and shoulders, well ribbed, strong loin, nice expression, moved well
Camberley & DCS Open Show
17th Apr 2016
Judge: Marion Sargent (Tegwani)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Banbury & DCS Open Show
2nd May 2016
Judge: Mr Bill Bunce (Adurni)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
West Country Dog Club Open Show
15th May 2016
Judge: Mr Mark Walshaw (Janmark)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Royal Welsh Agricultural Society
22nd May 2016
Judge: Mr F J Gadd (Gadkey)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Taunton & DCA Open Show
18th Jun 2016
Judge:
Open - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Evesham & District Canine Society Open Show
17th Jul 2016
Judge: Mrs B B Roderick
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Placing Critique
Another sound little bitch covering the ground well unlucky to meet the winner on form.
Minehead & DCS Open Show
27th Jul 2016
Judge: Mr Stephen Goodwin (Lanola)
Open - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
The Vale of Glamorgan Agricultural Society Open Show
10th Aug 2016
Judge: Mr Dann Wilson (Alchemy)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Monmouthshire Open Show
25th Aug 2016
Judge: Mr M Hacker (Sherifs)
Open /
Reserve
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Sailsbury & South Wiltshire CA Open Show
28th Aug 2016
Judge: Mr Ken Bartlett
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Portsmouth & Southsea CA Open Show
5th Sep 2016
Judge: Mr B Blunden (Licassa)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG4, Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Thame & Oxfordshire County CS OPen Show
15th Sep 2016
Judge: Dr Ian Gabriel (Gaybryl)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
The Southern Border Terrier Club Open Show
18th Sep 2016
Judge: Mrs Chris Davis (Hesselemere)
Firstly my thanks to the Committee of Southern Border Terrier Club for the invitation to judge their show this year. I thoroughly enjoyed my day. It was lovely to see such a good bunch of Borders as I have not been around any shows of late due to other commitments. The quality was excellent; I was really pleased with both my line ups, but particularly the males. Size was very pleasing, as was condition, well muscled animals that could do a day’s work. Temperaments were excellent too. The breed is ‘looking good’.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Birmingham & District Gundog and Terrier Club Show
22nd Oct 2016
Judge: Anne Speake (Dogs) & Lucy Mudd (Bitches)
I would like to thank the officers and committee for the invitation to judge the Border Terrier dogs, with my co judge, Lucy Mudd. The hospitality received was much appreciated, and the day was very enjoyable. It was lovely to see such a good entry for the show as a whole and thanks to the stewards who kept things moving along nicely. My thanks to the exhibitors, who did me the honour and privilege of going over their dogs and accepting my decisions in a sporting manner. Anne Speake, Dog Judge
Open - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Coventry (Foleshill) CA Open Show
6th Nov 2016
Judge: Mrs Felicity Snook (Pitcombe)
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Port Talbort and Neath Canine Society Open Show
13th Nov 2016
Judge: Miss Tracey Hamilton (Shawrigg)
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Amman Valley CS Open Show
19th Nov 2016
Judge: Allesio Catoni
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Camberley & DCS Open Show
20th Nov 2016
Judge: Janet Benton
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
West Midland Terrier Society Open Show
26th Nov 2016
Judge: Debbie Lorraine (Raleniro)
I would like to thank the society for inviting me to judge at this group open show, and for the wonderful hospitality shown to me by the hard working committee. I would also like to thank the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to go over their dogs and the sporting way in which they accepted my decisions. I was delighted with my entry, and had some lovely examples of the breed to judge. Thank you also to my very able steward Gill, who kept things running smoothly. All males were entire, temperaments were excellent, all exhibits were in fit condition and I was pleased to see so many exhibits with large teeth!
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Placing Critique
4 year old grizzle and tan. Typical ottery head with lovely expression and correct bite. Narrow throughout and easily spanned. Excellent hindquarters, well-muscled and in fit condition. Nice for size with decent pelt and jacket. Good topline and carroty tail. Moved ok. Another nice bitch who could do the job.
Stroud and District Canine Society Open Show
27th Nov 2016
Judge: Tina Morgan (Blewecourt)
Thankyou to the officers and committee for the invitation to judge at this event and to the exhibitors for attending. It was a lovely venue with good atmosphere, ample sized ring and efficient stewards which kept everything in order. All exhibits were fit for function and all temperaments were excellent.
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Placing Critique
Four year old workmanlike handy size grizzle bitch. Lovely feminine head with flat skull and strong teeth. Narrow all through and easily spanned. Good topline and well set on tail. Excellent coat and thick pelt, fit bitch again in good condition.
Oakengates DCS Open Show
18th Dec 2016
Judge: Clare O'Prey (Zaracle)
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Wealdstone & Northholt CS Open Show
27th Dec 2016
Judge: Mr Richard Kinsey (Kitarn)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG1, Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Ashbourne DCS Open Show
28th Dec 2016
Judge: Mr Mike Blay
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Coventry Ladies KS Open Show
1st Jan 2017
Judge: Mr Paul Reynolds (Biddle)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor
Coalville & DCS Open Show
29th Jan 2017
Judge: Sandra Johnston (Burnvale)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
West Midland Terrier Society Open Show
11th Feb 2017
Judge: Ms Tina Jones (Otterholme)
Many thanks to the society for the invitation to step in as replacement judge at this well run and friendly show. Special thanks to the exhibitors for accepting my decisions on the day with such sporting grace. Unfortunately the show did clash with a local Breed club open show, but it was still a pleasing entry with only a few absentees. I was pleased to find overall some nice pleasing heads and the majority of exhibits in double coats, although for an earth dog some I felt could benefit with more undercoat. I am always mindful to judge fit for function, and found some exhibits too deep in chest, making spanning somewhat difficult.
Open - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Placing Critique
pleasing in head and expression, nice length of ribs, narrow in front, good in topline and tailset, moved out soundly.
Maidenhead & DCS Open Show
18th Feb 2017
Judge: Gemma Vaughan nee Alpe (Holteal)
Open /
Reserve
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Llynfi CS Open Show
19th Feb 2017
Judge: Mr Graham Hill
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Oxford CS Open Show
5th Mar 2017
Judge: Mrs Bev Oneill
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Pontypool & DCS Open Show
9th Apr 2017
Judge: Mrs Lyndia Salmon (Windygap)
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Camberley & DCS Open Show
16th Apr 2017
Judge: Mr Lee Reynolds (Etterbern)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG4, Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Leominister CS Open Show
23rd Apr 2017
Judge: Mrs V Waldron (Intack)
With thanks to the officers and committee for the invitation to judge Border Terriers and thanks to my able stewards Silvie and Jenny.
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Marlborough & District Canine Society Open Show
1st May 2017
Judge: Mr R Brewster (Breckgreen / Stowthorney)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Redditch & DCS Open Show
20th May 2017
Judge: Mr Martin Baker (Pacolito)
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Coventry & District Kennel Association
21st May 2017
Judge: Mrs Jill Stevens (Cobstoneway)
I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge at this friendly, well run show, and for their hospitality. Also thank you to my two efficient stewards who kept everything running smoothly. Thank you so much to the exhibitors for giving me the privilege of going over their lovely dogs who were all well behaved on the day, all in coat, and all males entire.
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Placing Critique
4 ½ year old grizzle and tan bitch with a lovely strong but feminine head. Good rear angulation giving plenty of drive. Well muscled and strong in loin with a nice topline and tailset. Good coat and pelt.
Reading & District Kennel Association
31st May 2017
Judge: Tracey Anscombe (Orangebox)
Thank you to the committee for the invitation to judge Border Terriers at your show. The venue was super light and airy I understand that this was the first dog show held here. Thanks also to my two stewards that kept me in check.
Open /
Reserve
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Monmouthshire Show
8th Jul 2017
Judge: Dr H Jones OBE
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Taunton and District Canine Society Open Show
8th Jul 2017
Judge: Mr M Regan (Digmoor)
Limit /
Third Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Monmouthshire Show
8th Jul 2017
Judge: Dr H Jones OBE
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Bournemouth CA Championship Show
13th Aug 2017
Judge: Mr Harold Ogden
This was such a special appointment and I am indebted to Bournemouth for the opportunity. You see it was "Aunty Eva" Heslop, the revered breeder of the Corburn Border Terriers, who drove me to my first ever allbreed Ch show in 1970. Eva took Sunday school in the Methodist chapel in Corbridge, Northumberland, and I was her secret weapon boy soloist at the competitive music festival! I particularly remember the beautiful Ch Corburn Corn Dolly shown by Mr Skeet. Bellingham show was not only local for me but THE Mecca for Geordie/Scots Borders. I have judged the breed since 1992 and been educated both by a breed club seminar in 2012 and by obtaining a JDP Credit in Nov 2013. That would theoretically have halved the KC Judges Sub requirement of 160 hands on. I actually had 200. I only mention all this as cynics assume the likes of me to have been "fast tracked" and / or to have no actual interest.
69 of the original 82 starters made it so I had plenty to work with. The bugbear was fronts whether steep /elbows /plaiting /hackney. As a toydog specialist I am accustomed to spotting lift / hackney that is often written into the breed standards. But this no decorative breed but rather a functional working terrier "capable of following a horse" that
requires endurance and hence a rhythmical swing straight through from the shoulders ensuring no wasted effort, He will tire all too quickly otherwise. Moreover the breed standard expressly includes in the Faults section an assessment of "its effect on the terrier's ability to work"
Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Placing Critique
4yrs; plainer headed; ex body proportions; gd neck & backline; harsh jacket; racy quarters; weak at elbow
Gillingham & Shaftesbury Agricultural Society
16th Aug 2017
Judge: Mr Ken Andrews (South Wales)
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Liskeard Open Show
15th Oct 2017
Judge: Barry Blunden
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Terrier Club of Devon & Cornwall Open Show
15th Oct 2017
Judge: Debbie Lorraine (Raleniro)
The Terrier Club of Devon and Cornwall Open Show 15th October 2017 Border Terriers I would like to thank the society for inviting me to judge at this group open show, and for the warm welcome and the lovely hospitality shown to my husband and I on the day. I was delighted to be asked to judge in this part of the country and we thoroughly enjoyed our time in the area, topped off by having the opportunity to judge so many lovely dogs. Most of all I would like to thank the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to go over their dogs and the very friendly and sporting way in which they accepted my decisions. I was delighted with my entry, and had some lovely examples of the breed to judge. Thank you also to my steward who kept things running smoothly. I found no incorrect bites, all males were entire, and temperaments were excellent throughout. There were a couple of exhibits, who for me were up to size and a little difficult to span, but all dogs were shown in good, fit condition. I thoroughly enjoyed my day!
Open - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Placing Critique
Almost 5 years old grizzle and tan bitch of nice type. Typical otter head but not quite the strength of 1. Good scissor bite. Nice bodylines and easily spanned with good topline and rear angulation. Thick pelt and coat of good texture. Moved ok both ways.
Romney & DCS Open Show
1st Nov 2017
Judge:
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Amman Valley CS Opoen Show
4th Nov 2017
Judge: Nigel Merrick (Magicgem)
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Whitney and District Open Show
11th Nov 2017
Judge: Sharon Samson (Shasgav)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Port Talbot & Neath CS Open Show
12th Nov 2017
Judge: Gillian Marley (Marylea)
Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Walsall & DKA Open Show
18th Nov 2017
Judge: Richard Gunn (Katanga)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Camberley & DCS Open Show
19th Nov 2017
Judge: Mr Brian Moles (Celtannia)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Coalville & District Canine Society Open Show.
28th Jan 2018
Judge: Mr Peter Armstrong (Atron)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Placing Critique
Grizzle and Tan bitch with a lovely strong but pleasing feminine head. Adequate reach of neck. Narrow in front. Well muscled and strong in loin with a nice topline and tailset. Good coat and pelt. Movevement okay, if perhaps a little loose in front. Pleased to award her Reserve Best Of Breed.
West Bromwich & Wednesbury CS Open Show
25th Aug 2018
Judge: Miss Nicola Foster (Thozow)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Tongwynlais CS Open Show
23rd Sep 2018
Judge: Kathy George
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Camberley DCS Open Show
18th Nov 2018
Judge: Helen Bradford (Flintwyre)
Post Graduate /
Reserve
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Stroud & DCS Open Show
25th Nov 2018
Judge: Margaret Hughes (Forgevale)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Llinfi Valley Open Show
2nd Mar 2019
Judge: Claire Bayne
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Oxfordshire CS Open Show
3rd Mar 2019
Judge: Matt Smith (Alncroft)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Chippenham & DCS Open Show
7th Apr 2019
Judge: Mrs M Hughes
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Eastwood KA Open Show
23rd Apr 2019
Judge: Mr Colin Woodward (Wadeson)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Coventry & DKA Open Show
19th May 2019
Judge: Mr B Blunden (Licassa)
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Langstone and District CS Premier Open Show
21st Jul 2019
Judge: Kim Lathaen (Tyrdyma)
My apologies to the Border Terrier exhibitors for not spanning their dogs, but I was banned by my surgeon from any form of lifting
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Minehead & DCS Open Show
24th Jul 2019
Judge: Mr Laurie Hunt (Setthornes)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Salisbury & South Wilts CS Open Show
25th Aug 2019
Judge: Hilary Fulker
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Placing Critique
Grizzle and tan bitch. Good scissor bite and short harsh coat. Carrying too much condition and standing a little wide. Moved well when she chose to.
Kingston HS & AS Open Show
14th Sep 2019
Judge: Gareth Lawler (Roqfolly)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG4, Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
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.
Veteran - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Placing Critique
Grizzle and tan, also 7 years old. She has a typical ottery head, a well proportioned body and a nice outline. She is well angulated all round and has a level topline and tailset. Correct double coat, and she moved out accurately and purposefully.
Bath Canine Society
1st Aug 2021
Judge: Mr T Ball
Best Veteran
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Veteran - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Placing Critique
8 yr old who won here on overall type. Neck of moderate length, could be tad firmer in topline but good depth to chest, ribbed well back, strong loin and tail set on correctly. Attractive head and expression with moderate breadth to skull, good eye and ear and correct dentition. Pleasing angles front and rear and moves well on the go around. Good pelt but would like more texture to jacket. Fair feet. Well handled. Best Veteran.
Coventry & Foleshill CA Open Show
7th Nov 2021
Judge: Jane Paradise (Shardlow)
Open /
Reserve
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
WELKS
25th Apr 2022
Judge: Mr S A Mcpherson (Brumberhill))
Thank you to the WELKS committee for the invitation to judge their show and to my stewards, who did a sterling job, keeping everything moving, to get through the entry.
Wasn’t sure what to expect, being on a Monday, in the current financial climate, so was delighted to receive an entry of 126 dogs, making 181 entries, topping the Terrier Group, by quite a margin. Thank you to those exhibitors, for bringing their dogs, and wanting my opinion. There were very few I’d actually judged before, having last judged at Blackpool ’19.
We were blessed with a lovely sunny day, and a huge double sized ring, giving everyone full chance to show their dogs to full advantage.
I felt it was a high quality entry, especially the bitches, where, I felt, my final bitch challenge line up was one of the best I’ve judged. There were a number of bitches, both there, and in the placings, I have no doubt will gain their crowns, given a fair chance.
Main points of concern, as last time I judged, at Blackpool ’19, are still deep stops, with a rounder eye, giving an untypical expression. A few, with this problem, also had tighter, untidy bites, as they were very short in muzzle.
A few knobbly tails, some too long, carried high, but most were ok and well carried.
On the whole, I thought movement had improved, although still a few high steppers, due to incorrect shoulder and upper arm. Toplines were good, on most. Presentation, on the whole, was good, as most were in good coat, or evidence of texture.
Veteran - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Marlborough & DCS Open Show
2nd May 2022
Judge: Mr Ken Andrews (South Wales)
Open /
Reserve
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Chepstow & DCS Open Show
19th Jun 2022
Judge: Alison Hinsley (Tigerbull)
Best Veteran
Name at show: TVG1, Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Cheltenham & District CS Open Show
26th Feb 2023
Judge: Sue Bird (Joybirna)
I had an enjoyable day judging here with some lovely quality dogs. I'd like to Thank my two tab stewards who did a great job all day. Thank you for accepting me as your stand in judge for Borders today.
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Placing Critique
10 year old bitch, lovely in profile, good overall shape & harsh coat. just lacked the muscle tone of first, but held her lopline well & beauMully sound on move.
Pontypool & DCS Open Show
23rd Apr 2023
Judge: Janice Janes (Coedybrain)
Best Veteran
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Coventry & District Kennel Society Open Show
21st May 2023
Judge: Mark Atkinson (Raedwulf)
Open /
Reserve
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Reading & District KA Open Show
31st May 2023
Judge: Mr Richard Bott (Quensha / Allenie)
First Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
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.
Veteran - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM
Placing Critique
9 yrs. Similar type but preferred the top-line of winner. Coat and pelt in good condition and moved well.
Westbromwich & Wednesbury Canine Society Open Show
30th Sep 2023
Judge: Alison Hinsley (Tigerbull)
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM VW
Cheltenham & District CS Open Show
25th Feb 2024
Judge: Guy Jeavons (Grandgables)
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM VW
The Southern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
29th Jun 2024
Judge: Mrs Margaret Sneddon (Kersfell)
I would like to thank the Committee for offering me this appointment, I was honoured to be given this opportunity. Thank you also to my stewards for all their hard work keeping the show running as smoothly as possible, for which I was very grateful. There were some lovely dogs present but front movement and lack of correct length and angulation of the upper arm continues to be a problem in some exhibits as well as size and correct coat . We should not forget the first line in the breed standard “essentially a working terrier”.
Veteran - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM VW
Westbury and DCS Open Show
15th Sep 2024
Judge: Mr Stephen R. Goodwin (Lanola)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM VW
West Midland Terrier Society Premier Open Show
30th Nov 2024
Judge: Amelie Smith (Alncroft)
Thank you very much to the WMTS society for inviting me to judge at their show once again. It was a pleasure officiating at such a well run show, organised by true terrier enthusiasts. I was very pleased with my entries for both Border and Jack Russell Terriers. I was very pleased with my principle winners. I would also like to extend my appreciation to the exhibitors for their entries.
Open - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Atanasova Lady Sofiya at Roxambor ShCM VW
Placing Critique
12 year old bitch in good shape for her age. In good coat, well boned. Nice head proportions with typical eye. Correct topline and underline. Moved well.
