Show Placings
The Terrier Club of South Wales
20th Mar 2022
Judge: Mrs Julie North (Northborders)
I would like to thank the Committee for inviting me to judge the Border Terriers at this very friendly well run show and thank you for the lovely lunch , I thoroughly enjoyed myself and thank the Exhibitors for your fabulous entry but such a shame COVID showed it's ugly head again meaning there were quite a few absentees however I had some really nice dogs to go over
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Cracklin Rosie
Placing Critique
6mth old baby and so very raw that showed so well for her first show , so so easily spanned , moved soundly and as her confidence grows I'm sure she will show her true self off , nice rib and carried well back, good pelt and tail was well set , bite was good and had nice neat feet
Llanelli & DCS Open Show
10th Apr 2022
Judge: Ian Biddlestone
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG3, Foxchapel Cracklin Rosie
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.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Foxchapel Cracklin Rosie
Royal Welsh Agricultural Premier Open Show
22nd May 2022
Judge: Miss E W Newton (Nevedith)
Puppy /
Third Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Cracklin Rosie
The Southern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
4th Jun 2022
Judge: Mr David Hunt (Ottaswell)
My sincere thanks to the officers and committee of the Southern Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge at this show on such a special occasion as the Queens Platinum Jubilee Celebration day, I am sure the celebration cakes were enjoyed by all. Thanks also to the various stewards who organised the entries on the day and kept the classes running smoothly. Having been show manager of this show for the past 12 years I appreciate the effort that was made by the committee members present on the day. A final thank you to all the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to assess your dogs.
With showers forecast and cool blustery weather outside it was decided to judge inside using a good sized ring that had good lighting with exhibitors/visitors able to view from 3 sides. I thought the entry was of a high quality, with several entries of both dogs and bitches deserving higher honours. In general the entries were in good condition. All males were entire and I found no kinked tails. Bites were of a good standard with just a few misplaced teeth, although teeth size varied considerably. Several exhibits would benefit from attention to feet to produce the small feet as required. Movement in general was better at the rear than in front. As usual coats were at various stages, with some exceptionally thick pelts to examine.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Cracklin Rosie
Placing Critique
At almost 9 months this g & t has a nice head with good bite and dark eyes, standing on tight feet. In good muscular condition her coat is coming through. Used her well constructed fore and hind quarters to move really well for such a youngster.
Three Counties Championship Show
9th Jun 2022
Judge: Mrs M J Alexander (Glenbucket)
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Foxchapel Cracklin Rosie
Llandysul DCS Open Show
31st Jul 2022
Judge: Mrs N Evans (Pendevour)
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Cracklin Rosie
Bournemouth Championship Show
13th Aug 2022
Judge: Mr. David Matthews (Tojamatt)
Many thanks to Bournemouth Canine Association for asking me to judge, and also thanks to my two more than able stewards. It was a really hot day topping 35 degrees C, if I had entered I wouldnt have attened so I understand perfectly why we had quite a few absentees, and a outbreak of covid from a previous show, added to this ,many thanks to everyone who entered. I had some really nice examples of the breed to go over, and some hard decisions. The tent provided us with some much needed shade, and the dogs behaved very well and coped with the heat admirably. I had a couple of dogs not move as well as I know they can so gave them another opportunity to move again, and they put in a much better performance .The dogs were all presented in good order, clean teeth, short nails and tidy coats. A few coats were outstanding, harsh and dense, among the best I’ve come across.
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Cracklin Rosie
Placing Critique
A slightly smaller bitch than the winner, feminine with narrow straight front and neat feet, head in proportion, a good bite and dark eyes, small neat ears and level topline and tail set. Well put together bitch in hard condition, and once settled moved well
Novice - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Foxchapel Cracklin Rosie
Welsh Kennel Club
21st Aug 2022
Judge: Mr T Johnston
Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Foxchapel Cracklin Rosie
Novice - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Cracklin Rosie
Aberystwyth & DCS Open Show
16th Oct 2022
Judge: Paula Meacham
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Cracklin Rosie
Amman Valley CS Open Show
5th Nov 2022
Judge: Mrs J Monaghan
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Cracklin Rosie
Bridgend & DKA Open Show
5th Mar 2023
Judge: Sarah Pateman (Lessien)
A big thank you to the committee for my invite to judge at their show which was run very efficiently, and everyone was so friendly. I was happy with my entry and felt honoured to be able to go over some quality dogs today and the exhibitors entrusting me to do so and taking my decisions on board with grace. Only a couple of absentees but those that were, sent their apologies which I did appreciate, thank you!
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Cracklin Rosie
Placing Critique
grizzle and tan bitch of a nice size all round, dark eye and correct bite and muzzle, narrow front, tight feet, and strong pads, sadly out of coat today but still harsh. Confident on the move.
The Terrier Club of South Wales Open Show
14th May 2023
Judge: Mr R Wright (Borderexpress)
I would like to start by thanking the Officers and Committee of The Terrier Club Of South Wales for asking me to judge such a well organised and supported show and the wonderful hospitality on the day. Secondly to the exhibitors for the wonderful support and entry on the day of 54 dogs.
I enjoyed having the chance to go over some real quality dogs on the day and in a couple of the classes the placings could easily of been reversed. My Best Of Breed youngster showed himself really well on the day and continued to do so through to the Best In Show line up where he secured the grand honours of being awarded Best In Show by BIS Judge Mark Ord.
Yearling - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Cracklin Rosie
Placing Critique
19 month old grizzle bitch built on medium lines with a moderate head and nice small ears, comes to hand really well so easily spanned with a nice rib. A little bit inconsistent on the move at times but settled – just short of a little depth of jacket/ good in pelt.
Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Open Show
21st May 2023
Judge: Mr Ken Fraser (Ycart)
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Cracklin Rosie
Three Counties Championship Dog Show
9th Jun 2023
Judge: Mrs Jane Roberts (Smalesmouth)
Many thanks to the officers and committee for inviting me to judge Border Terriers at Three Counties Championship Dog Show. My appointment was originally for 2020 but it was worth the wait to be able to judge at this lovely showground at the foot of the Malvern Hills. Many thanks indeed to my stewards Bill and Trish who kept everything moving ringside in an efficient and pleasant manner. My thanks go to all the exhibitors who brought their dogs under me. It was a real privilege and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. There were some close decisions and I would like to thank all those who accepted my decisions so sportingly.
Based on my entry I felt that the overall quality of the breed was good. Most were fit and I thought that fronts and heads had improved from the last time I judged. There were only a few that I was unable to span and a couple who had missing teeth and one that had a kinked tail. I was particularly pleased with my bitch line-up and I thought there were some very good quality exhibits who on another day could be ticket winners.
Novice - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Foxchapel Cracklin Rosie
