Show Placings
Thame & Oxfordshire County CS Open Show
21st Sep 2017
Judge: Debs Channon (Thandiwe)
Best Puppy
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me
Driffield Championship Show
30th Sep 2017
Judge: Mrs Janet Lee (Tythrop)
Apologies to my exhibitors , my technology has failed to send this when first done.
Trying conditions for the society due to heavy rain meant that parking was a long way from the rings unlike the behind the tent easy access we are used to. The ground underfoot was very trying, but thankfully our ring was only churned up in a couple of places. Once again I thoroughly enjoyed my day and appreciated the tenacity of the exhibitors for coming and their sporting acceptance of my decisions. Only one o two fine showers marred the day.
A diversity of size and construction came forward, and I was struck by how many took a rather short stride going round the ring. Some paid the price on the day for lack of coat, but mainly for being big in rib and heavy when picked up.
I was very pleased with my line ups and thought them a good representation of what I consider "essentially working terriers" being lithe in body with narrowness, free moving soundness and good type to fulfil the criterion of the standard.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me
Birmingham & District Gundog and Terrier Open Show
21st Oct 2017
Judge: Dr Ian Gabriel (Gaybryl)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me
Best Puppy
Name at show: BPIS, TPG1, Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me
Midland Counties Canine Society
27th Oct 2017
Judge: Mr David G Winsley (Davmar)
My thanks to the exhibitors for their quality entry, also to my two efficient stewards.
I would like to mention that due to the noisy ring next to our during the first three bitch classes, some youngster were upset and didn't show to their best advantage, hopefully they will have gotten over it. Movement generally was good in the majority of dogs. Feet need more attention, some certainly don't comply with the breed standard and certainly would affect them if they had to go long distances. Some just needed a little judicious trimming.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me
Placing Critique
his youngster has a nice head & expression but needs to use his ears for a better advantage. He has a good front, good body & nicely balanced outline. He moved well, just need to tighten up.
Coventry (Foleshill) Canine Association Open Show
5th Nov 2017
Judge: Maureen Ward
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG4, Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me
Placing Critique
Mature 7mth dog, lovely head shape, correct scissor bite nice keen expression, good length in body with lovely thick pelt, very confident for age giving him Best Puppy and 4th in the Terrier Puppy Group.
Class Critique
Nice set of 3 lovely puppies.
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.
Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me
Placing Critique
8 month old grizzle and tan, good strong head, shown in good double jacket with thick pelt, good length of rib moved better behind than in front
Special Breeders /
Second Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me
West Midlands Terrier Society Open Show
25th Nov 2017
Judge: Mr. S. Golding (Beaconpike)
Thank you to the Club and Committee for inviting me to judge and for the wonderful hospitality, and thank you to the exhibitors for allowing me to judge their dogs.Thank you to the Club and Committee for inviting me to judge and for the wonderful hospitality, and thank you to the exhibitors for allowing me to judge their dogs.
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me
Placing Critique
8 month old grizzle and tan another nice puppy from this kennel liked him for size and type last time I judged him he wasn’t moving as well as he did today, thankfully today he was much more settled on the move.
Worcester & Malvern CS Open Show
13th Jan 2018
Judge: Tim Ball (Kaitak)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG3, Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me
Placing Critique
9 mth dog. Promising youngster who was good to go over. Balanced in outline with moderate length of neck, firm topline, ribbed well back and tail just right for set and carriage. Quality head and expression with good breadth to skull, dark eyes, small ears set on correctly, strong muzzle and good mouth. Jacket of good texture, desired thick skin and excellent feet with nice thick pads. Moving true on the down and back and carrying himself well on the go around. Well handled. Reserve BOB and Best Puppy. I understand he later took Puppy Group 3 .
Coalville & District Canine Society Open Show.
28th Jan 2018
Judge: Mr Peter Armstrong (Atron)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG2, Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me
Placing Critique
Mature 11 month old Red Grizzle dog. Lovely head shape, correct scissor bite, nice keen expression, good length in body with lovely thick pelt, Easily spanned. Adequate front angulation. Very confident for his age. Pleased to award him Best Puppy in Breed and subsequently went on to win Terrier Puppy Group 2.
Rugby & DCS Open Show
3rd Feb 2018
Judge: Mrs Penny Sands (Krakenexis)
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me
West Midland Terrier Society
10th Feb 2018
Judge: Alison Daly (Laurel Glen)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me
Placing Critique
a 10-month-old puppy dog, another cracking puppy dog, Nice shaped head and well-set ears nice eyes and good strong neck, good spring of rib and spanned well moved with drive showed and handled well. Hard to separate this from the Puppy Dog but another champion in the making.
Sutton Coldfield DCA Open Show
24th Feb 2018
Judge: Mr Tan Nagrecha (Chandlimore)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG1, Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me
Crufts
9th Mar 2018
Judge: Mr.Carl Gunnar-Stafberg
Junior - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me
Swindon & DCS Open Show
17th Mar 2018
Judge: Jane Keeves (Seveek)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me
National Terrier Club
7th Apr 2018
Judge: Mr. W. R. Irving
Thanks to the exhibitors for the entry of 160 from 157 dogs.
There were some very strong classes and interestingly the biggest class was Limit Dog with seventeen entries. My biggest worry about the overall entry was that there seemed be some very large exhibits which were well over the standard size. Even in bitches there were a good number that were too big and in dogs some were enormous. And it was not so much that they were too leggy - rather that so many were far from being able to be spanned. I think we really ought to try to do something about that.
Heads were by and large good but there were quite a few with big ears. Coats of course were variable and I only found one really bad mouth and one kinked tail.
Movement left a bit to be desired especially in front but I was disappointed also that so many were not moving well behind either.
My thanks to my two very efficient stewards which enabled us to finish by around 1 p.m. and to the exhibitors most of whom seemed to take my decisions in the sporting way befitting the breed
Junior - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me
The East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
8th Apr 2018
Judge: Mr David Hunt (Ottaswell)
With apologies for the delay in submitting this critique.
My sincere thanks to the officers and committee of East Anglia Border Terrier Club for offering me this appointment.
Huge thanks to my sole steward Rob Brewster who efficiently organised the ring and exhibits all day despite being in poor health and needing constant medication throughout the day. Most of all my appreciation to the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to assess your dogs.
With the ever rising cost of suitable venues, it was necessary to move this show from the much appreciated previous Burgess Hall at St Ives to a new Leisure Centre at Littleport. On the day the huge venue was shared with a large number of indoor bowls enthusiasts which meant there was a longish walk from the large car park to our hall. The hall itself was large enough but dog cages all around the hall gave rise to lots of noise and distraction from barking dogs which was very evident when listening to my dictaphone. At lunchtime, with lots of people all trying to use the cafe/restaurant at the same time, this caused long queues and even longer waiting times for food and drinks to arrive, which in turn meant the lunch break overran.
I had the honour of judging the first border terrier club show to schedule Champion dog and bitch classes.
Prior to the show I was undecided about such classes but having here seen the smallish entries for both Open and Champions on reflection I see little point or need for them.
As always coats were at various stages but the exhibits were with a few exceptions in good condition. All males were entire. Bites were better than at previous appointments and I only found a few with misplaced teeth, however the size of teeth varies considerably. Although not a fault, I noticed a few liver noses. Several exhibits could benefit from attention to feet to produce the small feet as required. Movement in general was better at the rear than in front with too many swinging fronts, moving wide or toeing in.
Junior - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me
Placing Critique
G/tan 13 months in full double coat that was harsh and covers a good undercoat. Nice flat skull on a head of good proportions with neat ears. Good topline and tail placement. Movement a little loose at the front.
Special Beginners - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me
Placing Critique
see 2nd Junior Dog
Birmingham & District Gundog & Terrier Club
22nd Apr 2018
Judge: Debbie Lorraine (Raleniro)
I would like to thank the committee for their invitation to judge at this twin group open show. Thanks also to my two stewards, Karen and Andrea who kept the ring running smoothly. I found all temperaments to be excellent and all male dogs were entire. There were a couple of misplaced teeth but generally all bites were correct .Thank you to the exhibitors for the opportunity to go over their dogs and the sporting manner in which they accepted my decisions.
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me
Placing Critique
13 month old grizzle dog with masculine head and lovely expression with correct bite. Nice for size and easily spanned. Thick pelt and lovely harsh jacket. Not quite the rear angulation of 1.Moved ok but preferred the front movement of winner.
Boston and District Canine Society Premier Open Show.
29th May 2018
Judge: Carol Dunford (Quixol)
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me
Southern Counties Canine Association
2nd Jun 2018
Judge: Mr Frank Nicholls (Halcus)
Thanks to the exhibitors for an excellent entry. Quality was present in many classes especially both open classes and minor puppy dog. My thanks for a job well done go to those excellent stewards Janet and Maureen, who made my job so much easier.
Yearling - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me
Blackpool & District Canine Society
22nd Jun 2018
Judge: Mr Karl-Erik Johansson
I was most happy with such a good entry on this my first CC-appointment having had close contact with breed since the early 70s.
Overall size was excellent as was temperament. I was able to span almost everyone although I had hoped for more typical otter-heads. There were some long and narrow muzzles. Bites were excellent and Pelts mostly good for the season.
Conformation and movement coming and going was very good. Maybe I am a bit more concerned about side movement as some who was excellent standing lost the topline on the move.
Junior - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me
Southampton DCA Open Show
21st Jul 2018
Judge: Nicola Foster (Thozow)
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me
City of Birmingham
1st Sep 2018
Judge: Mr Dave Matthews (Tojamatt)
Many thanks to City of Birmingham Canine Society for giving me the opportunity to judge this show , my first Championship show, may I also thank every exhibitor who entered the show ,and also my steward Alan Tomlinson for his help.
I enjoyed my day ,I was very pleased with the entry,I had some difficult decisions to make on the day .
The ring was of a good size and that gave the exibits the chance to get into there stride,front movement on some exibits was a little loose ,but I had some real good movers, a few low set tails are creeping in to the breed ,Iwas pleased with the condition and presentation of the exhibits ,I found some really good pelts and coats, I am pleased to say the the day passed without a cross word from any of the exibits ,I was pleased with heads and expression , some foreign expressions had been appearing in recent years.
May I again thank you all for the chance to go over your dogs , and for the way you accepted my decisions .
Yearling - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me
Placing Critique
17month old red dog shown in full coat which made him look short and heavy. Under that thick jacket was a good sized dog easily spanned with nice reach of neck, good head and expression and big teeth, he moved well holding a good topline. Handy sized dog.
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Open Show
25th Nov 2018
Judge: Mr Colin Girling (Benattivo)
Many thanks for the invitation to judge and for the warm welcome and support received on the day, special mention to my lead steward Robert Brewster. I was pleased that I received such large minor puppy entries in both dogs and bitches; it was lovely to see the youngsters and so many new and enthusiastic exhibitors too. The show represented a first outing for some and I hope the day was enjoyable for both four and two legged beginners. Overall the exhibits were well turned out and in good condition with only a few slightly overweight and some dirty or stained teeth; coats were at both ends of the scale. I really did feel the show had a good sporting atmosphere throughout the day and I thank all those who attended for making it a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
Post Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me
Placing Critique
Although short on coat today I preferred his head and accurate movement, neat well placed ears and strong muzzle.
Boston & District Canine Society Open Show
28th May 2019
Judge: Mr. Peter Armstrong ( Atron )
Post Graduate /
Reserve
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me
East of England Championship Show
6th Jul 2019
Judge: Mrs Janet Alexander (Glenbucket)
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me
Placing Critique
similar notes to 1 not so good in coat
City of Birmingham
31st Aug 2019
Judge: Mr Dan Ericsson (Sweden)
It is always a pleasure to judge Border Terriers and this was no exception. Many thanks for a decent entry which, however, was marred by quite a number of absentees.
There has always been diversity in the breed, but I felt this was even more obvious this time than on previous occasions when I have judged Borders in the UK. Many dogs were well up to size making them impossible to span. I also felt that heads varied more than I would have liked with plenty of large ears and long weak muzzles, often also falling away under the eyes. Temperaments, as one would expect, were excellent and so were coats and pelts on the whole. Grateful thanks for the sporting manner in which my placings were accepted, and also to my stewards.
Post Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me
Placing Critique
lovely headed dog, very good front, legs and feet, sound quarters, a little heavy in body and he could have done with more coat, excellent pelt, moved and showed with style
Class Critique
Difficult class with considerable variation
Darlington Championship Show
14th Sep 2019
Judge: Mr M. Hollingsbee (Otterwood)
I would like to thank my stewards Lesley and Peter Armstrong-Rodgers for the excellent way they controlled the ring in a peaceful and confident way ensuring a good natured atmosphere to reign.
The exhibitors also deserve thanks for entering and accepting my decisions in a sporting way and spectators applauding each class in turn.
The quality of the majority of the exhibits was good but some of them had suspect front movement which seems to be common in certain Borders.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me
The East Anglia Border Terrier Club Open Show
17th Nov 2019
Judge: Mrs Jenny Miller (Feorlig)
I must thank the officers and committee for allowing me to judge their Club Open show which was a great honour and which I really enjoyed. The hospitality and the friendly atmosphere made for a nice show and the quality of the dogs was exceptional. I must thank the Club for the lovely gift and Jan Hollingsbee for the flowers which are still alive and looking good. I must also thank my steward Julie Green who gave up her entry to steward for me.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me
Placing Critique
Very well named dog because you certainly “ have to look at” this boy. I did like this workman like dog on the stance and thought he looked similar to my winner. He was so well presented in a harsh red jacket having correct undercoat. Correctly shape head and skull just his ear set was slightly lower, dark expressive eyes, slight stop, strongly balanced muzzle. Moderate length to muscular neck, laid back shoulders, with correct span behind thick skin over his firm back, tail set on slightly lower but carried well. Slightly heavy in body well ribbed back into short loin. Correct front and rear angulation. Well boned legs and tight compact feet correct free sound mover
Ladies Kennel Association
14th Dec 2019
Judge: Mr Mark Lowry (Ravenside)
I would first like to thank all the exhibitors for a lovely entry, and for making the effort to travel to the N.E.C on a dark winter’s morning. There was a variation in breed type to a degree, which is always the case, but I was very happy with both my final lineups and only wish I could hand out more awards.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me
East of England Open Show
7th Jul 2021
Judge: Mr. M. Atkinson (Raedwulf)
Thanks to my exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to go over a good selection of Borders. A very well-run show and praise to the East of England committee for all their work, Thanks also to my very skilled Steward who kept things running smoothly.
Post Graduate /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me At Sextonmagic
East of England Championship Show
8th Jul 2021
Judge: Mr Ian Hopper (Esyntona)
My thanks go to the East of England committee for inviting me to judge the show. Thank you to my two stewards who efficiently helped exhibitors to follow the corvid regulations in place for the show.
For quite a lot of the younger dogs it was there first show due to the lockdown they all handled it well.
All teeth were ok a few of the dogs were just spannable there was no problem with the bitches
I was pleased with my final line ups for dogs and bitches and the main winners I feel could still carry out the work they were bred for if required.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me At Sextonmagic
Special Beginners - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me At Sextonmagic
Placing Critique
VHC in post graduate head, teeth ok moved ok
The East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
29th Aug 2021
Judge: Mrs Janet Lee (Tythrop)
My thanks to the Officers & Committee for inviting me to judge their show , & for the excellent ring stewards Mr Brewster & Mrs Armstrong who made the day run smoothly & kept me going with refreshments ! I enjoyed being with fellow BT fanciers & their dogs , as I always do .
I had a very good entry come forward & after such a long time away from the ring , a few were ring rusty & some youngsters were a little overawed , which I considered quite acceptable given so many had missed out on their early education & socialisation & tried to give them opportunity to shine , though a few very nice dogs could have been higher placed but the occasion was too much for them .
I found very good examples , but also had some whose construction fell a little short of the standard …….deep unspannable bodies or brisket below elbow standing or on the move on much shorter than their depth legs , forward placed & too little angulation in their fronts due to upright shoulders & short steep upper arms which shorten their strides or make them goosestep , & flat croups with extra high set tails carried like hound sterns ,or conversely short steep croups with low tailsets , often thin & long tails too & some poor downhill or lumpy/hinged toplines became apparent in profile movement , however the most common thing that struck me was how many have too little bone in pasterns & east-west feet when our standard calls for straight legs & good tight feet . As I lift every dog to see how their fronts ‘’drop’’ into place I found lack of bone through pasterns into feet was a common fault today & so some had feet not facing forward naturally . Most came in good condition , but a few were too thin & their pelvic bones were sticking up & they felt shelly with no depth of loin so their rears lacked muscle accordingly , conversely a handful had indulged during lockdown a little too much ! Coats were as ever , mixed , but the top winners all came in very good order with double coats .
Novice - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me At Sextonmagic
Placing Critique
Red grizzle dog in good coat with good pelt , Compact typey dog of medium size , good head , eye & ears , nicely balanced , but deeper in body than 1 , moved accurately . Beat another I liked for type as not as heavy to pick up .
Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me At Sextonmagic
Special Beginners - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me At Sextonmagic
Thame & Oxfordshire County CS Open Show
15th Sep 2021
Judge: Mr Rob Jones
Limit /
Third Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me At Sextonmagic
Boston & District Canine Society Championship Show
9th Jan 2022
Judge: Professor A S Milton (Baillieswells)
Special Beginners - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me At Sextonmagic
The East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
18th Apr 2022
Judge: Mr M. Hollingsbee (Otterwood)
I would like to thank the Committee of the Club for entrusting me to judge this
show. Due to my age I have decided that this will be my last appointment at this
level. I would like to thank my able stewards Sarah Pateman and Kay Tuffin for
keeping me in order and ensuring a smooth running of the show. All of the
Committee worked very hard and I thank them.
Having said that, what a lovely standard of dogs were placed before me. Overall
coats were excellent and I did not detect one bad mouth. The only criticism I have is
that a few exhibits did not have the feet and nails trimmed.
Novice - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me At Sextonmagic
Placing Critique
Stood alone but looked the part, quite heavy in coat but nicely constructed, level topline, moved well
Post Graduate - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me At Sextonmagic
Special Beginners - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me At Sextonmagic
Joint Border Terrier Clubs' Championship Show
30th Apr 2022
Judge: Miss Elspeth Jackson (Clipstone)
What a great honour it was to be invited to judge the Joint Border Terrier Clubs’ Show in the Border Terrier’s centenary year. Waiting an extra two years did not decrease my excitement for the appointment and my anticipation was richly rewarded with a super entry both in turns of numbers and quality.
My critique must start with several expressions of gratitude to those who made this appointment possible and so enjoyable.
To the Committee for inviting me to judge at such a prestigious event. It was truly an honour, and the memory of the day will be one I shall treasure. Further the hospitality that myself and my family were shown at the show and the dinner following was much appreciated. We all had a great time.
To the show organisers, especially Show Manger Helen Axford, whose organisation and show layout allowed everything to run smoothly even when the weather was a little less than kind to us.
To my capable and efficient Stewards Christine Horner and Sharon Pickering. Having you in the ring with me was both supportive and enjoyable.Thank you to the exhibitors for giving me a lovely entry to judge. I enjoyed judging each and every dog whether in the cards or not. I had some tough decisions to make and in the stronger classes five places was insufficient for the depth of quality. A number of dogs I liked very much went cardless. I loved the line up in both my challenges and was able to find the type I wanted in all classes.
I was glad to find some super coats and pelts. The changeable late April Border weather and biting wind certainly showed us the importance of these. It left us in no doubt that for a Border Terrier working the Border country in the colder winter months and at higher elevations a good coat is a must. I understand that it is not always possible to present your dogs at a show in the perfect jacket but when out of coat, personally I prefer to see a dog neatly stripped back rather than left with a few top coat hairs.
I found three mouths with teeth well out of line and a couple of tails were questionable but overall the quality was excellent.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me At Sextonmagic
Richmond Championship Dog Show
11th Sep 2022
Judge: Mr J A Barney (Romaunt)
Many thanks to Richmond in giving me the opportunity to judge a breed that still has some depth in quality to it. Generally, I felt movement needs to be attended to. It's a breed I've always associated with true movement both ways and a number did tend to pin in front. Coat texture was pretty good throughout but some would benefit from slightly neater presentation. I was able to span nearly all exhibits and pelts good. At the moment I would say that bitches are far stronger than the males.
Special Beginners - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me At Sextonmagic
Placing Critique
Well made front with correct bone tight to body. Pleasing head and expression. Correct harsh wry coat. Brisket to elbow and well ribbed back. Like a better rear construction.
The East Anglia Border Terrier Club Open Show
5th Nov 2022
Judge: Mandy Holmes (Bimandi)
Many thanks to EABT for asking me to judge and to all the exhibitors for entering under me.
All males entire. 3 dogs with level bites, the rest all had good mouths. No kinked tails. Some very nice youngsters in the ring today, a real credit to their breeders.
Limit - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me At Sextonmagic
Ladies Kennel Association
11th Dec 2022
Judge: Mr John Bainbridge (Risdene)
A very promising entry on paper but unfortunately the weather took its toll !
However I was more than happy with my main winners all were typical of what I look for in a Border Terrier and the proof that careful breeding pays off was demonstrated by the very promising progeny found amongst the youngsters.
As is my approach to critiques, generally the winners in most respects all meet the standard which calls for a working terrier with an otter like head on reasonable length neck set into well laid shoulders, a moderate length body, well ribbed back, strong shortish loin, racy but moderate rear angulation allowing the dog to move with drive, in harsh double coat and with thick pelt. I do not therefore repeat this for each individual dog but I have highlighted the dog’s best points and the reasons for their placings .
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me At Sextonmagic
Placing Critique
Would prefer better angulation in front assembly.
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.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me At Sextonmagic
Special Beginners - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me At Sextonmagic
Placing Critique
A grizzle dog with a good strong head. Bigger than 1 and deeper in chest but spannable. His coat was a bit sparse and in need of a tidy up. Moved ok.
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.
Novice - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me At Sextonmagic
Post Graduate - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me At Sextonmagic
Special Challenge - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me At Sextonmagic
Placing Critique
strong head, nice reach of neck, level topline, narrow, thick pelt, just preferred rear angulation on (1)
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.
Open - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me At Sextonmagic
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.
Open /
Reserve
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me At Sextonmagic
Richmond Championship Show
8th Sep 2023
Judge: Mr Tim Ball (Kaitak)
Post Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me At Sextonmagic
Placing Critique
6 yr old grizzle who was the best to go over here. Neck of correct length to balance, level topline, acceptable ribbing and tail set on well. Attractive head with good skull to muzzle proportions, pleasing eye and ear and correct dentition. Pleasing angles front and rear, standing straight in front and he went pretty well all through. Jacket of good texture and thick pelt.
Special Beginners - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me At Sextonmagic
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.
Veteran - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me At Sextonmagic
West of England Ladies Kennel Society
26th Apr 2024
Judge: Mandy Holmes (Bimandi)
Many Thanks to WELKS for asking me to judge at their show, it was an honour, also thank you so much to everyone that entered under me, I had some great dogs to go over. Congratulation to all my winners. Thanks also go to my very competent stewards for keeping my ring running smoothly.
All the males were entire. Apart from 3 level bites all mouths were correct and teeth of good size. Temperaments were all sound except one or two that really didn’t like being in the noisy hall and were a little bit subdued. It’s hard to judge true movement on a slippery concrete floor and in some classes the placings could have changed if we had been outside on grass.
Veteran - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me At Sextonmagic
Placing Critique
another balanced male with pleasing head and expression. Not in full coat but loose pelt. Straight in front. Good width of thigh, ribs well back. Moved sound but lacked the drive of 1st.
Boston & District Canine Society
5th Jul 2024
Judge: Julie Green (Breckgreen & Stowthorney)
I would like to thanks the officers and committee of Boston and District Canine society for inviting me to give my first set of tickets in Border Terriers. It was such a well-run show and in such a lovely setting. I would also like to thank the exhibitors who entered under me. Thanks also to my two stewards who kept the ring moving for me on the day.
All in all, I was happy with my entry. I found all males to be entire and no kinked tails on the day. A couple of mouths that were not quite correct.
Veteran - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me At Sextonmagic
Placing Critique
Heavier dog than first. Shown in a good double jacket. Nice head and good dentition. Moved out ok.
Special Beginners - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me At Sextonmagic
Placing Critique
See veteran dog critique.
The East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
5th Jul 2024
Judge: Miss Anita Harrison (Iacheslei)
Many thanks to the committee for the invitation to judge. Everyone worked hard throughout the day to ensure it ran smoothly. There were a few clashes with the main Boston Championship show but these were well managed. Thanks also to the competitors for accepting my decisions in a sporting manner and creating a wonderful atmosphere around the ring.
There was a super entry of 172 dogs making 217 entries which I found both exciting and daunting, having had a total knee replacement operation just weeks before!
Overall, I found the standard of exhibits was good. Coats were a mixture ranging from pure undercoat to absolute perfection. The majority of exhibits were spannable. All dogs were entire. I found just one undershot mouth. I forgave loose movement in some of the younger dogs which will hopefully tighten as they mature, but adults moving wide or close had to be penalised. Several lacked bone and substance, being on the leg as well as short coupled making the outline somewhat squarer than I was looking for. Handling was generally good, with one very professional young handler who really impressed me with her skills. My main winners were presented in stunning condition, and I had some difficult decisions to make in the higher classes, wishing I could award more than just one Challenge Certificate.
Veteran - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me At Sextonmagic
Placing Critique
Grizzle in full coat, heavier boned than 1, preferred the movement of 1.
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Open Show
16th Nov 2024
Judge: Sarah Pateman (Lessien)
Veteran - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom All Eyez On Me At Sextonmagic
