Show Placings
South Wales Kennel Association
5th Oct 2018
Judge: Mr Peter Bakewell
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Placing Critique
3rd in the last class, good outline and overall balance, nice head, short strong muzzle, nicely made quarters, good coat and pelt
Portsmoiuth & Southsea KA Open Show
14th Oct 2018
Judge: Miss Helen Axford
Thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge at this friendly, well-run show, to my steward and to the exhibitors for both entering under me and venturing out on such a wet and windy day
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG4, Cedarhill Front Of House
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Placing Critique
6 ½ month dog well put together, moderately broad in skull, good expression, scissor bite. Good coat and pelt, well ribbed back with strong loin, nicely muscled. Level topline which he kept on the move. Showed well, it was nice to see him free standing on a loose lead, his handler has obviously put a lot of time and effort into his training. BPIB & PG4
The Terrier Club of Devon & Cornwall Open Show
21st Oct 2018
Judge: Tina Morgan (Blewecourt)
Thankyou to the officers and committee for the invitation to judge at this show and to the exhibitors for a quality entry as well as accepting my decisions in a sporting manner. It was an enjoyable day and one where the classes are also sponsored by The Southern Border Terrier Club. We enjoyed a good atmosphere and ample sized ring and a steward who kept everything in order.
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Placing Critique
Seven month old promising grizzle dog. Pleasing head and expression and big teeth. Narrow all through with well laid shoulders and straight front. Nice level topline both standing and on the move and nicely angulated. He moved well on good feet both going and in profile but just short of harsh deep coat today.
Midland Counties Canine Society
27th Oct 2018
Judge: Mrs. Margaret Bailey (Grindelvald)
IT WAS AN HONOUR TO JUDGE THE MIDLAND COUNTIES CS ON THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY.
ALSO MANY THANKS TO THE EXHIBITORS FOR ENTERING THEIR DOGS UNDER ME & MY STEWARDS KEPT THE RING RUNNING SMOOTHLY, WITH SUCH AN EXCELLENT ENTRY.
ALL DOGS WERE ENTIRE, 1 OR 2 DISAPPOINTING MOUTHS. I’M AMAZED THE AMOUNT OF TIT-BITS SOME OF THE EXHIBITORS GAVE THEIR DOGS, ESPECIALLY ON THE TABLE MOST WERE BEING REWARDED FOR BAD BEHAVIOUR, THE WORSE THE DOG BEHAVIED THE MORE FOOD THEY GOT. I FOUND SOME OF THEM ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO EXAMINE, MAYBE MORE RING CRAFT CLASSES WOULD HELP!
IT IS VERY PROMISING TO SEE SOME QUAILITY PUPPIES COMING THROUGH. STILL A FEW DODGY FRONTS. OVERALL THE QUALITY IS IMPROVING. PLEASED TO SEE NO AGGRESIVE BEHAVIOUR IN THE BREED, IN OR OUT OF THE RINGTODAY.
NICE TO SEE MY BOB WINNER WENT ON TO WIN THE TERRIER GROUP. I UNDERSTAND FROM THE OWNER THIS WAS HIS LAST SHOW AS THE DOG IS BEING RETIRED FROM SHOWING .A DELIGHT TO JUDGE HIM.
IT WAS A REAL PLEASURE TO JUDGE ALLTHE DOGS WHO CAME UNDER ME.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Placing Critique
3RD IN MPD, PROMISING PUPPY BUT NEEDS TO SETTLE ON THE TABLE. GOOD HEAD. STRAIGHT NARROW FRONT NEAT FEET, CORRECT LENGTH OF NECK INTO LEVEL TOP LINE. MOVES ABIT ERRATIC AT THE MOMENT.
Torquay & DCS Open Show
4th Nov 2018
Judge: Mr Frank Kane (Hirontower)
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Minehead DCS Open Show
11th Nov 2018
Judge: Mrs Jill Stevens (Cobstoneway)
I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge and for the warm welcome and hospitality on the day. Thank you also to my 2 efficient stewards, and most of all to the exhibitors for allowing me the privilege of going over their lovely dogs. All the dogs were entire, and I found no kinked tails or incorrect dentition.
Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Placing Critique
This 7 month old grizzle and tan puppy had to give way to a more mature exhibit, but is a handsome boy with lots to like and just needs time. He is narrow in front with adequate bone, has a good length of body and is ribbed well back. His head is developing well, with a good bite, well placed ears and dark eyes. Adequate angulation front and rear, but just needs time to settle down on the move.
Truro & DCS Open Show
24th Nov 2018
Judge: Mr Laurie Hunt (Setthornes)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG4, Cedarhill Front Of House
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG3, Cedarhill Front Of House
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Ladies Kennel Association
16th Dec 2018
Judge: Mrs. K. Wilkinson (Otterkin)
Thanks to the exhibitors for a super entry of Border Terriers. As I repeatedly say, the shows are about the dogs and the exhibitors and are not held for the benefit of the judges, so I appreciated the honour of going over your dogs. Thanks also to the ring stewards Angie Feildsend and Andrea Caudrelier who kept everything flowing smoothly so that we finished in good time. With an entry of 148 dogs making 159 entries, we had the highest entry in the Terrier Group and what a lovely entry it was that awaited me on 16th December. As my finalists came into the ring for each set of CCs, I thought "I like all these!!"
After the show was over, I was told that the four dogs I had brought together at the top of the ring, when deciding on the Dog CC, were all related to one dog and in fact three of them were by that same dog, one I have often referred to in the past when discussing stud dogs with people, as a dog who consistently puts breed type on his progeny, so I was thrilled to be told that Ch Grindelvald In Full Cry JW sired three of the dogs and was the great grandsire of the fourth and to confirm that in the catalogue later. Congratulations to Mrs Margaret Bailey on breeding and owning a dog who clearly puts his breed type stamp on his progeny.
Unless something changes drastically with the Judges Competency Framework, this will be my last General Championship Show appointment and so, when asking for the name of the dog to whom I had awarded the CC and Best of Breed at the end when I was filling in the Award Cards, it was fitting that I then found out his name was Dassett Last Waltz JW. So pleased to later see him pulled out in the shortcut in the Terrier Group. Good luck for the future.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Placing Critique
Reserve in a very strong Minor Puppy dog class, where his litter brother won that class in very hot competition. This nearly 9 months old boy has many of the attributes of his sibling, including a lovely make and shape, very balanced and is another one with a super otterhead. Good topline and tailset and a lovely carrot tail. Super thick pelt. Standing next to the other minor puppies, he looked a little deep in chest but he was easily spanned. Hind legs falling perpendicular to the base of the tail, he stands just right and moved well. Very well turned out. A credit to his breeder and also to his owner.
Manchester Championship Show
18th Jan 2019
Judge: Mrs. Kathy Newsome (Kighill)
My first judging appointment at a Championship show and what a lovely day I had. Firstly I would like to thank the Manchester Dog Society for inviting me to judge their show, and also to all the exhibitors for showing their support.
I had a lovely selection of dogs and I was very pleased with the quality that came before me. All dogs were entire and mouths were good. Some dogs could have done with being tidied up a little more.
Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Newton Abbot CS Open Show
26th Jan 2019
Judge: Mr Neil Straw (Shaolin)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG2, Cedarhill Front Of House
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Illfracombe and District Canine Society Open Show
16th Feb 2019
Judge:
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
The Terrier Club of Devon and Cornwall
17th Feb 2019
Judge: Mrs. Carolyn Richardson (Staynorwood)
Many thanks to Officers and Committee for their kind invitation to judge their Open Show and the exhibitors for the sporting way they accepted my decisions. I was very pleased with my winners on the day and also pleased to see my BOB going Best in Show, this was the icing on the cake from a very enjoyable weekend spent in Cornwall.
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Placing Critique
Rangy boy, good head with strong jaw and big teeth. Good length of back and strong loin. Double jacket and loose pelt. Moved ok.
Open - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Oakhampton & District Canine Society Open Show
23rd Feb 2019
Judge: Darren Pearson (Winoski)
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Southern Border Terrier Club Limited Show
3rd Mar 2019
Judge: Mrs Karen Stockley (Foxfactor)
I would like to thank the SBTC committee for inviting me to judge their show and for the lovely gift,a day I thoroughly enjoyed with some lovely exhibits to have the pleasure of going over.
A big thank you to my stewards Jill Stevens and Tina Morgan who very efficiently kept the classes running smoothly throughout the day.
Thanks also to all the exhibitors who entered and those present on the day.
I found a great percentage of the exhibits in good muscle tone and condition, coats as always at different stages but many in good harsh double jackets, disappointingly quite a few thin pelts and a lack of real carroty tails, just a couple with incorrect dentition and one kinked tail. All dogs were entire and all dogs and bitches displaying good temperaments in the ring.
I was pleased with both my final line ups. There were some lovely puppies forward which I love judging and some close decisions there.
Puppy - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Novice - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Placing Critique
gr over 11 months,res in a strong PD class,a lovely type with a masculine well proportioned head,good scissor bite and strength of muzzle,moderately broad skull,stands up on neat feet,overall a well balanced dog with good muscle tone and a good coat and pelt,well presented,just preferred the more positive movement of winner today.
Crufts
9th Mar 2019
Judge: Mrs Trak Fryer (Irton)
A very great thank you to the exhibitors for giving me such a superb entry, I hope that I did it justice. My thanks must also go to my Stewards who worked very hard to keep the classes moving well.
This was a very challenging entry with some very big classes filled with quality dogs all the way through, there were no easy decisions. I tried to pull out all the dogs that I felt were in contention to give those exhibits a closer look. This meant that those out of coat or condition paid the penalty. particularly in the upper classes many super quality dogs had to go out without a place - I just didn't have enough cards.
On the plus side all the exhibits were good tempered and happy in the ring. Most dogs came with a good coat on and a decent pelt. There were plenty of good heads and neat well balanced Borders, the key to the Standard. The Breed Standard asks for a dog that can run, requiring heart and lung room, and that can go to ground, requiring a good rib carried back without exaggerated angulations, a rather challenging blueprint to fit into a fairly small package.
There were quite a number with rather heavy or thin ears, round eyes and I was surprised to find quite a number of “winter noses”; I did not necessarily penalise these if the rest was OK. There were a number of heads with weak jaws framed by sticky out ears, a worrying trend. There were some heavy bitches well beyond spannable.
The biggest problem is movement with the forward angulations mostly at fault, this has been a problem in the breed for some time but there are now a significant number with tied in fronts waving their forelegs about, a new variant!
A well made dog will just cover the ground without any fuss or flipping – a joy to see. In order to do this they also need a reasonable build of muscle and it is a constant concern of mine that so many that come into the show ring do not have this.
Good Citizen - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
National Terrier
6th Apr 2019
Judge: Mr Eddie Houston
My thanks to the Society for inviting me, to my stewards Dave and Pat who kept things moving and most especially to all the exhibitors for entering and allowing me the privilege of going over their dogs.
I was very pleased with my main winners and there was a lot of quality in the puppy classes which should augur well for the future. Temperaments were excellent, all males were entire and there were no serious mouth faults.
On the minus side there were quite a number of animals of both sexes which were up to size and front movement is a real problem throughout the age range. A few dogs were carrying too much weight and a couple could have done with carrying a bit more. There were a number of dogs lacking in muscle-ours is a working breed and an unfit dog would not be able to fulfill the job of a working terrier.
Junior - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
7th Apr 2019
Judge: Mrs. Nancy Hogg (Raeburnfoot)
I would like to express my thanks to the officers, committee and members for the invitation to judge their championship show. I enjoyed it very much. Special thanks go to my two very able stewards who kept everything running smoothly for me. I appreciated it.
There was a good selection of quality dogs and bitches for me to pick from. Coats on the whole were pleasing. As was size. Temperament too apart from one blip. Some with winter noses, possibly more than I have noticed before. A few with domed skulls which makes for an untypical head. I felt that the depth of quality in the bitch classes outweighed the dogs. Both the puppy bitch classes were a joy. Some lovely pups having to go cardless. Its very encouraging and surely bodes well for the breed.
I was very happy with my main winners. It was a pleasure to award them their honours.
Thank you EABTC.
Junior - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
West of England Ladies' Kennel Society
28th Apr 2019
Judge: Mrs L A Crawley
Junior - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Yearling - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Joint Border Terrier Clubs' Championship Show
5th May 2019
Judge: Mrs Su Williams (Hollybridge)
I would like to thank The Border Terrier Club for the invitation & thank my 2 very capable Stewards Carolyn Richardson & Liz Barrett for their help on the day. I would also like to thank those exhibitors who entered under me and who accepted the placing's sportingly. I was pleased to have a number of high quality entries but the down side of that is, some good dogs went card less
Mouths are a bit of a worry as I noticed a few with a tooth or teeth out of line, small teeth and one even undershot. Movement on the whole was good especially in my winners. Coats & Pelts were good too,with just a few thin pelted dogs.
Junior - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Placing Critique
Unplaced in his other class but he is another attractive racy youngster who moved well, He has an attractive head & expression.
Devon County Show
17th May 2019
Judge: Mrs C E Sansom (Tarkaswell)
I would like to thank the officers and committee of the Devon County Show for the invitation to judge today. The exhibitors gave me a lovely entry and accepted my decisions in a sporting manner. My stewards Trudi Conibere and Caitlin Channon were very efficient, and did a great job managing to keep the paperwork dry when the weather turned against us.
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Bath Championship Show
27th May 2019
Judge: Miss Felicity Freer (Felfree)
Many thanks to the Officers and Committee for my invitation to judge this superb breed. The weather was not on our side to start but it warmed up and made for a superb day. I have owned or shown this breed for over 20 years and found a real mixed bag today. I found the youngsters to be really pleasing which is promising for the breed. Many thanks to all the exhibitors for taking the time to show under me.
Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Placing Critique
Nice boy, coat a little short today although coming in. Good head and expression. Tail well set and used.
The Southern Counties Canine Assocation
1st Jun 2019
Judge: Miss J Singh (Vandamere)
I was a delighted to receive the invitation to judge at this friendly and well run show The weather was glorious and there was a nice atmosphere around the ring.
I thoroughly enjoyed my day as I had some quality dogs to go over and this was reflected on the impressive results in the Group placings . I was thrilled to learn that the Best of Breed was awarded Terrier Group 1, my bitch CC winner was awarded Terrier Junior Group 2, the puppy gained Puppy Terrier Group 3 and the veteran was awarded Veteran Terrier Group 3. Is this a new record for group placings at one show for the breed?
The day was kept running smoothly by my two stewards Alan McKenzie and Sue Hann,
I was concerned about the number of exhibits with misplaced teeth. In total I found five exhibits each with a misplaced tooth, also two kinked tails and one exhibit with one testicle. Some exhibits were lacking in muscle tone and condition.
Graduate - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Good Citizen - Dog or Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Placing Critique
Nice in outline, up to size but was spannable. His coat was good, pleasing head with a good bite. Showed well and moved ok.
Royal Cornwall Premier Open Show
7th Jun 2019
Judge: Mrs Felicity Snook (Pitcombe)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG4, Cedarhill Front Of House
Limit /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Poole CC Open Show
16th Jun 2019
Judge: Libby Tanton-Joy (Itsaso)
Thank you to the committee for my first judging appointment in Border Terriers, also to the exhibitors for entering.
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Placing Critique
15 month old grizzle dog who is of a slighter build compared to second. Good head with correct bite and ear set. Good reach of neck into a good shoulder and front. Rib laid back well into a good loin. Correct angulation behind. Moved well both coming and going. Unfortunately slightly short of coat today compared to my BOB.
Windsor Championship Show
27th Jun 2019
Judge: Mrs Jena Tuck (Nettleby)
My thanks to the Society for inviting me, to my two very able stewards who kept everything moving smoothly, and to the exhibitors for giving me the privilege of going over their dogs. I was delighted by my winners, and by the overall quality of the entry.
Good Citizen - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Yeovil & District Canine Society Premier Open Show
13th Jul 2019
Judge: Tracey Anscombe (Orangebox)
Thank you to the committee of this fantastic, friendly and well organised show for the appointment to judge originally the Border Terriers, but due to the group judge Colin Richardson falling fowl to a dodgy Chinese I was extremely honoured to be able to cover his breed classes with Darwin Martin completing the AV and Group. I wish Colin a speedy recovery. Thank you to the exhibitors for bringing their dogs.
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Placing Critique
Red Grizzle dog who was again unlucky to meet the two bitches today. Presented well with coat but not quite the density of the girls. Liked his head which houses large white teeth set in a strong scissor bite. He is very narrow with a good front and well muscled hind quarters. Unfortunately his handler wasn't on quite the same form as he was today.
Class Critique
This was a top quality class. A pleasure to judge.
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Placing Critique
Moved so much better in this class and really pushed for the top slot, just lost out on maturity to 1
Southampton & DCA Open Show
20th Jul 2019
Judge: Richard Morris (Lascoed)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Minehead & DCS Open Show
24th Jul 2019
Judge: Mr Laurie Hunt (Setthornes)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Special Yearling /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Dorset County CS Open Show
28th Jul 2019
Judge: Mr Kevin Holmes
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Bournemouth Championship Show
10th Aug 2019
Judge: Mr Alan Small
It was a bit blustery to say the least down at Pikes Farm, with high winds throughout the day. A good crowd round the ring and a pleasant atmosphere prevailed. It was nice to see so many old friends.
Thanks to Officers & Committee of Bournemouth C.A. For the invite, to my Stewards for looking after the Ring & to the exhibitors for such a lovely entry. I enjoyed your Border Terries, thanks for coming.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Placing Critique
grizzle with pleasing expression, otter headed, good front, nice neck to well laid shoulders, lots to like about him with spanable body, in good coat,moved & handled well.
Mid Somerset Agriculture Society Open Show
18th Aug 2019
Judge: Miss Bethany Cawley
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Exeter and District Canine Society Premier Open Show
14th Sep 2019
Judge: Dave Lee
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Okehampton & DCS Open Show
22nd Sep 2019
Judge: Jennifer Bowden
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Placing Critique
18-month-old dog, very similar type to 1. Good head, eye and mouth. Good length of neck leading to good topline, ribs well back, easily spannable. Preferred the expression of 1.
South Wales Kennel Association
12th Oct 2019
Judge: Mrs M Wanless (Thorneyburn)
My thanks go to SWKA for their kind invitation to judge at this good venue. Also to my stewards Sue and Wendy who kept things flowing.
Thank you too all those who entered and accepted my decisions so sportingly. All mouths were good, all dogs entire and coat quality was excellent , especially in the dog classes. Pleased with my winners, and my final line-up, and to see my bob and bp be shortlisted in their groups.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Good Citizen - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Placing Critique
19months. VHC a good PGlass. Strong head, teeth, neat ears. Lovely body lines, easily spannable. Excellent coat and thick pelt. Moved well.
The Terrier Club of Devon and Cornwall Open Show
20th Oct 2019
Judge: Mr R Brewster (Breckgreen / Stowthorney)
I would like to thank the Terrier Club of Devon and Cornwall for inviting me to judge at this well-run show. I would also like to thanks my 2 stewards for the sterling job they did. Also, the exhibitors for their lovely entry of border terriers. Thanks for entering under me.
Post Graduate /
Reserve
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
St Austell and District Canine Society Open Show
3rd Nov 2019
Judge: Mr John Dare
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG1, Cedarhill Front Of House
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Plymouth & DKA Open Show
9th Nov 2019
Judge: Mr Brian Limpus
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Minehead & DCS Open Show
10th Nov 2019
Judge: Miss Judith Haydon
My thanks to the Committee at Minehead & District Canine Society for kindly inviting me to Judge the Border Terrier Classes at their Open Show in November 2019. I thoroughly enjoyed my appointment, and although I had a relatively small entry, all the dogs were of an excellent quality and a pleasure to go over. My final decisions were only made on the smallest of margins, and I am grateful to the exhibitors for accepting my decisions in a true sporting manner. My thanks also to my organised and efficient stewards on the day.
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Special Yearling /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Placing Critique
A 19 month old grizzle dog with a really lovely ‘otter’ head and a good reach of neck. Good in the shoulder and carried a level top line, Slightly short of coat today but won the Class on strong and confident movement.
RBoB.
Class Critique
This was a very close Class with two very nice but very different types of dog. There was very little to separate the two which led to a difficult judging decision, but movement won it on the day.
Exonian CS Open Show
30th Nov 2019
Judge: Mrs J Pinfold (Cyres)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Special Yearling /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
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.
Good Citizen - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Taunton & DCS Open Show
5th Jan 2020
Judge: Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Cedarhill Front Of House
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Ilframcombe & DCS Open Show
15th Feb 2020
Judge: Mrs M Forman (Beemaid)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG1, Cedarhill Front Of House
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
The Terrier Club of Devon and Cornwall
16th Feb 2020
Judge: Rachel Larner (Hawcoat)
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Placing Critique
Another lovely boy, it was a tough choice between the two. He was also in good condition and coat, although not quite as much coat as 1. He had a good strong head with a lovely dark eye. Good front with well laid shoulders. Good topline and tail set. Another good mover!
Southern Counties Canine Association
27th Jun 2021
Judge: Mr Kevin Green (Terabyte)
I would like to thank all the Officers and Committee of the Southern Counties Canine Association for inviting me to judge their show for Border Terriers. It was my first judging appointment for a CH Show and I was very pleased with my entry also I would like to thank all the exhibitors who entered and for allowing me to go over their dogs. They all showed and behaved very well. Last but not least I would like to thank my steward who did an excellent job keeping everything flowing very well.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Placing Critique
Another tidy dog with a good attractive head and length of neck, shown well & was in good coat.
Good Citizen - Dog or Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Placing Critique
Seen dog in Postgraduate.
Wiveliscombe and District Canine Society
25th Jul 2021
Judge: Mrs J Pinfold (Cyres)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Placing Critique
Upstanding male. Good head and expression, correct bite. In lovely condition and with a harsh coat. Was not as positive on the move today, possibly due to a different handler moving him.
Bath Canine Society
1st Aug 2021
Judge: Mr T Ball
Open - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Paignton Championship Show
7th Aug 2021
Judge: Mr B Aubrey
I only found 1 mouth fault and that was in the bitches, so i won't be mentioning teeth except some could have been cleaner and please watch movement there were some iffy ones here today.
Open - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
The Southern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
18th Sep 2021
Judge: Miss Sally Leslie (Risdene)
Congratulations to the committee on finding a splendid new venue. It is so nice to be able to evaluate exhibits in natural surrounding and this was ideal. I understand some did not care completely for the ground but while some exhibits did not excel on the terrain those that did displayed good conformation and moved accordingly.
Generally: there were some mouth faults present today which affected some results in the context of the classes they were in and the degree of the fault. Fronts came in many shapes and sizes not all straight and narrow unfortunately and I was surprised at the number of large and rather thin, spreading feet. Finally I just want to get off my chest that for me the term racy hindquarters does not carry with it a high tuck up.
The unexpected heat, especially in the earlier classes, was a little overwhelming and I thought both exhibits and exhibitors coped admirably. I loved my line ups and very much appreciated my entry, thank you.
Thanks also to my stewards who in these strange times were really kept at it all day.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Placing Critique
Nice type, shows well. Good expression but not so tidy in front as I would like, well muscled
Ilfracombe & DCS Open Show
12th Feb 2022
Judge: Carolyn Fry (Bedaslea)
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Crufts
11th Mar 2022
Judge: Mrs. Margaret Curtis (Matamba)
Crufts has always been a memorable experience for me, from sitting ringside to winning top honours in this breed, and to retire from judging with my last appointment being Crufts was a special occasion. Many thanks to all the exhibitors for the entry of 233 dogs making 257 entries with 28 absentees.
It was a long day and with only one steward for almost all of the classes my sincere thanks must go to Robyn Burnett. Plus a special thanks to Judy Carr for stepping in to help Robyn in those last big classes to help us finish just in time to get the BOB to the Group. Also to Joyce Martin the photographer who worked hard throughout the day to get those special pictures, thank you. I enjoyed my day judging but found some of the classes quite challenging.
I was pleased with the lineup and my principal winners, but a little disappointed with what I was finding when the dogs came to the table. The standard reads “Head like that of an otter moderately broad in skull and small ears dropping close to cheek” but some were so untypical of our breed with narrow skulls, weak jaws and small teeth, with ears that were too big and standing away from the cheek.
In every class there were some that just could not be spanned - being too deep in the chest and strong in the rib. Movement was better behind than in front. Finding dogs with a short upper arm, this not only restricts the movement but when standing almost gives a Fox Terrier type front which I was seeing, to start accepting these deviations as acceptable would be a sad day for our breed as we know it.
General condition of the dogs was good, jackets came in all stages mostly acceptable with some good thick pelts. One problem I found today was the baiting of dogs on the table. In some cases it made it hard going for dogs and judge - no need to top and tail and bait all at the same time - personally I just needed the dogs to stand still.
Good Citizen - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House
Placing Critique
Lovely breed type lighter in frame to winner, would have like to see smaller ears but still had good Border expression good body lines, easy span, great coat and pelt overall good fit condition.
Oakhampton & DCS Open Show
30th Apr 2022
Judge: Gareth Thomas
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House RL.1
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House RL.1
Yeovil & District Canine Society Open Show
14th May 2022
Judge: Mrs Sue Spafford (Dassett)
I would like to thank the officers and committee for offering me my first appointment.
The weather was kind to us and there was a friendly atmosphere. I was lucky to have some lovely dogs to go over, however several were unsettled and distracted on the move making it difficult to assess movement. I was pleased with my winners and really enjoyed the day.
Limit /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House RL.1
Three Counties Championship Show
9th Jun 2022
Judge: Mrs M J Alexander (Glenbucket)
Limit - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House RL.1
Open - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House RL.1
Royal Cornwall Agricultural Show
10th Jun 2022
Judge: Miss S Clark (Canequiss)
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House RL.1
Windsor Championship Dog Show
1st Jul 2022
Judge: Mr David G Winsley (Davmar)
I last judged the breed in 2017 so most of the dogs were new to me. I felt that the breed is losing that ‘ otter head’ appearance, fore-faces appearing to be too long. Poor front construction in many was a deciding factor in my placing, our ring didn’t help, but the conditions were the same for everyone.
Post Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House RL.1
Placing Critique
Nice for size, he has a pleasing head & expression. Good in reach of neck, good depth of body, nice turn of stifle. Correct tailset & clean outline. Won this class on coat & movement, he’s a confident showman
Limit - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House RL.1
Good Citizen - Dog or Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House RL.1
Devon County Show Premier Open Show
2nd Jul 2022
Judge: Andrea Dixon (Otterpaws)
Thank you very much to the club for inviting me to judge at this lovely show. Thank you to the exhibitors for allowing me to judge their dogs.
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House RL.1
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House RL.1
Placing Critique
G/T dog rich red grizzle coat. Strong otter head. Well presented and moved well. Good topline and tailset. RBOB.
Paignton Championship Show
6th Aug 2022
Judge: Mr Graham Pickering (Picer)
It was an honour to be asked to judge at Paignton & District Fanciers Association. My thanks go to the officers and committee for their kind invitation to judge Border Terriers and their excellent hospitality. I had a lovely day at this well organised show and would like to also thank the stewards, Helen & Norma, for keeping me on track and in order. The weather was exceptionally hot and although I do like to judge outside, I am sure exhibitors, and their dogs were grateful for the shade and cool that being inside gave us.
Although I did not have a huge entry, I was fortunate to have some real quality dogs entered and had some very hard decisions to make, however, at the end of judging I was delighted with my winners. On the downside, I did find some mouths that were not as they should be and some dogs who were deep in chest and therefore difficult to span. However, the most disappointing element was the lack of detail that some exhibitors pay to feet. The standard states that feet should be ‘small with thick pads’, however, quite a few exhibits had untidy feet with long nails. Although this seems minor point, long hair around the feet detracts from the overall look of the Border Terrier.
I was disappointed that I could not stay to watch the group, but unfortunately, I had to leave due to other commitments. I was delighted that all my top winners were shortlisted in the group and very pleased that my Special Beginner winner went Group 1 and the Best Puppy winner went Group 3.
Post Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House RL.1
Placing Critique
A typical, masculine dog, not overdone and with a lot to like. Shown in hard condition, with a good, harsh double coat. Typical border terrier head of correct proportions with a strong jaw. Lovely reach of neck leading into smooth, clean shoulders. Straight front and standing on tight, neat feet. Just the right length of back with a good tail set.
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.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House RL.1
Placing Critique
A Grizzle dog with a strong head big teeth and nice length of neck, good in shoulder placement, a straight front and neat feet, spannable, good in loin. Moved with drive, a well presented dog in good harsh condition.
Liskeard & DCS Open Show
3rd Sep 2022
Judge: Mr N Merrick
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG4, Cedarhill Front Of House RL.1
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House RL.1
Oakhampton & DCS Premier Open Show
24th Sep 2022
Judge: Mr Neil Straw (Shaolin)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Cedarhill Front Of House RL.1
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House RL.1
South Wales Kennel Association
6th Oct 2022
Judge: Mr Stewart Golding (Beaconpike)
Thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge, this was my first time awarding CC’s. Thank you to my stewards for keeping the ring running smoothly. A big thank you must go to the exhibitors for a good entry especially on a Thursday in the middle of Wales in the current climate we live in. I only have a couple of concerns. Movement is paramount in our breed and these dogs should be able to cover ground easily I found due to poor shoulder angulation a few had restrained front movement. I did forgive coat in class placings where evidence of a new coat was present, however I did find a lot of single coated dogs possibly down to over grooming, my main winners all had correct double coat of depth. I had a very enjoyable day, thank you to everyone for accepting my decisions gracefully.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House RL.1
Good Citizen - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House RL.1
Placing Critique
G/T placed 3rd in a good post graduate class, another smart dog of nice breed type lots to like, he just wasn’t as settled on the move today.
Camborne and Redruth CS Open Show
18th Feb 2023
Judge: Maria Clarke
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House RL.1
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House RL.1
Crufts
11th Mar 2023
Judge: Mr David Shields (Wilholme)
To judge Border Terriers at Crufts was both a privilege and a honour and I must thank the Crufts Committee for the appointment to judge the breed at what is the greatest dog show in the world. A big thanks go to the exhibitors from both home and abroad for such a super entry which made for a great days judging with quality in depth in many of the classes. Finally I must thank my two stewards who kept things moving in the ring to allow me to finish judging in good time.
On the day I was looking for a workmanlike dog as the standard asks for but one also must remember that in the show ring you also need that attitude and showmanship to complete the picture. I felt my BOB put up a great show in the Group and was so pleased to see him take Group 2 in a quality line up.
Good Citizen - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House RL.1
Placing Critique
Liked him for his size, overall balance and very typical outlook. Well balanced head and a pleasing eye and expression. Muscular neck and a good layback of shoulder. Strong level topline that he holds on the move, good coat and pelt and firm racy quarters. Moved soundly both fore and aft on a pleasing stride.
Devon County Agricultural Association Premier Open Show
18th May 2023
Judge: Justine Monaghan
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House RL.1
Southern Counties Canine Association
2nd Jun 2023
Judge: Miss Felicity Freer (Felfree)
Post Graduate - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House RL.1
Good Citizen - Dog or Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House RL.1
Placing Critique
Nice size, good bone. Moved well both ways. Held topline on and off the move. Pleasing head and expression, correct bite and big teeth. Small feet, thick pads.
Royal Cornwall Agricultural Show
10th Jun 2023
Judge: Ms Cara Davani (Kebulak)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House RL.1
Limit /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House RL.1
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.
Good Citizen - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House RL.1
Placing Critique
Good head and expression Nice dark ears and well made. Up to size with good coat and pelt. Moved well
Paignton Championship Show
5th Aug 2023
Judge: Colin Powell (Bowtman)
Open - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House RL.1
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.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House RL.1
Placing Critique
Pleasing dog overall, not quite the coat depth of 1 today. Pleasing reach of neck set in well-made shoulders, has a very good topline and tailset which he carries well on the move strong well muscled quarters, firm pasterns and stood on thick pads. Moved out soundly.
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.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House RL.1
Good Citizen - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House RL.1
Oakhampton & DCS Open Show
23rd Sep 2023
Judge: Mrs Lee England (Ashleyheath)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: RBOB TG1, Cedarhill Front Of House RL.1
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House RL.1
Camborne and Redruth CS Open Show
17th Feb 2024
Judge: Eve Somers
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House RL.1
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.
Good Citizen - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House RL.1
Oakhampton & DCS Open Show
4th May 2024
Judge: Lee Cox (Vanitonia)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Front Of House RL.1
