Show Placings
Torquay & District Canine Society Open Show
8th Nov 2014
Judge: Mrs M Bradley (Godreaman)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG3, Earthtaw Groundsel In Tufterslodge
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Groundsel In Tufterslodge
Minehead & District Canine Society Open Show
9th Nov 2014
Judge: Mr Colin Girling (Benattivo)
Thanks to the officers and committee for inviting me to judge, also thanks to my stewards who were very effective and efficient.
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Groundsel In Tufterslodge
Placing Critique
Nice blue and tan bitch just 6 months old, therefore not the maturity of winner. Slightly too narrow on the move, which will improve with age.
Plymouth and District Kennel Association Open Show
15th Nov 2014
Judge: David Mathias (Eyrescot)
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Groundsel In Tufterslodge
Ladies Kennel Association
14th Dec 2014
Judge: Mr David G Winsley (Davmar)
Though the standard calls for a narrow body I found many dogs who were too skinny & I could easily feel their ribs! Heads were quite disappointing, many had long weak muzzles not the proportions one associates with an Otters head. Many exhibits lack the small round foot & I doubt if they would cope with the exercise it needs to follow a horse. Coats were mixed & many just a seasonal problem.
Best Puppy
Name at show: Earthtaw Groundsel In Tufterslodge
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Groundsel In Tufterslodge
Placing Critique
bl/t, balanced & so all together! She has a very pleasing head with a nice expression, a real feminine outlook. Good neck, shoulders & front. Nicely made body with good ribbing. Well made hindquarters. Good pelt, coat harsh textured, moving soundly & showing steadily. BP
Yeovil Canine Society Open Show
30th Dec 2014
Judge: Jane Atkin
Puppy /
Third Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Groundsel In Tufterslodge
Taunton & District Canine Association
4th Jan 2015
Judge: Mr W Harris
Best Puppy
Name at show: RBPIS, TPG1, Earthtaw Groundsel In Tufterslodge
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Groundsel In Tufterslodge
Boston & District Canine Society
11th Jan 2015
Judge: Mrs Julie Guvercin
Thank you to all exhibitors for your entries I had a good cross section of dogs to choose from. Some dogs that I have admired in the past were either not in coat or didn’t move well and others that I've not noticed before, were 'found ' on the table. We must all remember judging should be on the day and not on what something has won or not won, beforehand. I'm sure the same dogs could be placed differently on another day under me, some that did or didn't perform affected their placings accordingly.
Some super puppies coming through, with all four of my puppy class winners looking very promising. They gave me some hair splitting decisions.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Groundsel In Tufterslodge
Placing Critique
blue bitch of good quality with ottery head and expressive eye. Good outline, top line and tail set and carriage with well angulated rear. Moved well around the ring with plenty of reach and drive. A little more depth to her coat could have seen her go further. A very promising bitch who is spot on for size and type.
Manchester Championship Show
15th Jan 2015
Judge: Miss Anita Harrison (Iacheslei)
This was my first Championship Show appointment and I would like to thank the Society for the invitation and generous hospitality. Thanks also to my stewards Brian Attwood and Anne Speake who did a sterling job keeping the good sized, well appointed ring running smoothly throughout the day. Thanks also to the exhibitors for allowing me to go over some very high quality dogs. Generally the standard was good with the majority of exhibits showing and moving well. I was concerned by the number of short rounded ribs I found, especially in the bitch classes. There were several noses lacking pigment, some very long thin tails, and I found a few broken or out of line teeth. Coats were at various stages and some otherwise good dogs had to be penalised for lack of coat in the stronger classes. Whereas others with little coat made it into the line up on overall quality. I was very pleased with my main winners, and thank the exhibitors for accepting my decisions in a sporting manner.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Groundsel In Tufterslodge
Placing Critique
an 8 month old blue bitch, bigger than the winner and on the leg. Good head, expression, teeth and ear set, narrow throughout with good length of rib, level top line and good tail set. Moved well, presented in good coat and condition.
Plymouth & District Canine Society
14th Feb 2015
Judge: Mr Frank H Whyte
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Earthtaw Groundsel In Tufterslodge
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG2, Earthtaw Groundsel In Tufterslodge
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Groundsel In Tufterslodge
The Terrier Club of Devon & Cornwall
15th Feb 2015
Judge: Mr Gordon Dyer (Ruffenuf)
Best Puppy
Name at show: Earthtaw Groundsel In Tufterslodge
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Groundsel In Tufterslodge
Southern Border Terrier Club Members Limited Breed Show
1st Mar 2015
Judge: Mr. Bob Wright (Totherend)
My appreciation goes to the SBTC officers and committee for the opportunity to judge a lovely entry of Border Terriers and to the stewards for their support during the show. Also to the many exhibitors who quite rightly presented their dogs so proudly. I hope they enjoyed their day irrespective of the results, as above all this is a hobby to enjoy with the pets that you love.
It’s always good to see new faces exhibiting but I think most would benefit from a few visits to ring craft prior to launching themselves into the ring. This would give them an idea of the typical ring routine and some guidance on preparation of their exhibits. Whilst some concession can be made, lack of ring presence inevitably reflects in some way on their exhibit. Having said all that I can but admire the efforts of a seasoned 2½ year old handler as she moved her much older prized veteran up and down the mat!
I found some dubious dentition, a couple I couldn’t span and several only just spannable. Some dogs impressed in the line but disappointed on the move (particularly rear movement) but for a limit show I felt there was plenty of quality and I was particularly delighted with the main contenders. Some classes merited two “firsts” with precious little separating the first two and I was sad to disappoint. Not being first shouldn’t reflect badly on any dog it only means that a particular judge preferred another exhibit on the day. Certainly some of the dogs would have been better placed had they moved as well on the day as I’ve seen them move before.
I’m not of the school that expects to see a final line-up of identical dogs of a particular type. Several exhibits, whilst not of my preferred type, represented the breed standard well and couldn’t be denied an appropriate place irrespective of type or the appearance of the final line-up. I looked for a well balanced dog reflecting the aspects of the breed standard, without exaggeration and able to cover the ground smoothly and efficiently and I was pleased to find it in most classes.
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Groundsel In Tufterslodge
Placing Critique
Blue and tan, well balanced, narrow, nice lines, good bite and head, ribs well back, good angulation, neat feet, moved with drive.
Crufts
7th Mar 2015
Judge: Miss Elspeth Jackson (Clipstone)
First of all I would like to thank the Kennel Club for the honour and pleasure of judging this prestigious show. I must then thank my efficient and capable stewards who kept me on track and looked after me through the day. Most of all I would like thank the exhibitors who rose from their beds at early hours and drove many miles to give me an entry of Border Terriers to be proud of and one which is was a delight to judge. It was not only strong numerically strong but also in depth of quality. It is a cliché to say that there were not enough cards to go around but in this entry it was certainly true. Determining all the final line up in each class was difficult and also in many deciding who should make the short list was also a challenge. Good dogs went without a card, ones who in a different entry I would have been happy to see as winners. In the challenges decisions remained tough and more than those that took the top honours were worthy of doing so and I would have been very pleased to have had more awards to give out.
In the days following this year’s show Crufts, dog shows and those who participate in them came in for some criticism. The picture painted by the media at this time was certainly not my experience. Before, during and after the show I found show people to be nothing but good natured, genuine and supportive. I enjoyed every minute of my day and hope that those that supported me with an entry or as spectators at the ringside did so too
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Groundsel In Tufterslodge
Placing Critique
Promising feminine blue coated puppy with attractive head, pleasing outline with an elegant neck, good in rib and nice for size. Shown in good jacket.
Class Critique
Not an easy class to judge with a wide range of age and therefore maturity. There is much promise for the breed here and I look forward to watching their further development.
Okehampton & Distict Canine Society
14th Mar 2015
Judge: Mrs M Hawkes
Best Puppy
Name at show: Earthtaw Groundsel In Tufterslodge
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Earthtaw Groundsel In Tufterslodge
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Groundsel In Tufterslodge
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
28th Mar 2015
Judge: Mr. Carl-Gunnar Stafberg (Bombax) Sweden
I will thank the club and the show committee for inviting me to judge this prestigious show, I feel very honoured to be invited. I really enjoyed my day and was very pleased with huge entries. My winner was really top quality border terriers, excelling in type and heads. The overall quality was very good, but I hoped to see more quality in the younger classes. Size was ok, coats in different stages because of the time of year. It was about 40 years since I judged my first CCshow in England and I still enjoy it so much. My stewards did a fantastic job on the day, keeping both me and the dogs in order. They make it running very smooth and efficient, thank you!!!
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Groundsel In Tufterslodge
Placing Critique
Blue and tan with very nice head, nice topline, excellent coat, moves very well.
National Terrier
4th Apr 2015
Judge: Mr W Shorthose (Cundytyke)
Overall, I felt there was reasonable quality in those forward. Some exhibitors continue to have their dogs underfed and/or carrying little muscle, both to the detriment of a terrier expected to put in a day’s work. There were a number of untypical heads – lacking width to the skull and strength to the muzzle. Please keep in mind the shape of an otter’s skull.
I was very pleased with my top winners and extend my thanks to all the exhibitors.
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Groundsel In Tufterslodge
Placing Critique
There is a bit more substance to her than 1. Good head and very pleasing build to the forequarters though not the reach of neck of 1. She didn’t move with the drive of the winner today but they all come on at different rates.
West of England Ladies' Kennel Society
25th Apr 2015
Judge: Mrs Su Williams (Hollybridge)
I would like to thank the exhibitors for super entry, it was an honour to go over so many excellent quality border terriers . I had some close decisions in many classes and some quality dogs had to go cardless. Overall I was impressed with the standard of both dogs/bitches and with the condition of them. Almost all were in fit condition with muscle tone,spanning wasn't an issue I'm pleased to say. Which means the breed is in a good way.. Mouths too on the whole were correct with many having good sized and clean teeth. .While coats are of course transient, texture was very good and the vast majority had good thick and loose pelts.
Last but not least Huge Thanks must go to my very capable & experienced Stewards who made my day so much easier.
Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Earthtaw Groundsel In Tufterslodge
Devon County Show
21st May 2015
Judge: Mr I Layfield (Dockwray/Fundoune)
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Groundsel In Tufterslodge
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Groundsel In Tufterslodge
Bath Canine Society
22nd May 2015
Judge: Mr Jack Watson
Junior - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Groundsel In Tufterslodge
Taunton and District Open Show
27th Jun 2015
Judge: Sue Wilson (Olderhill)
Yearling /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Groundsel In Tufterslodge
Windsor Championship Show
2nd Jul 2015
Judge: Mr M. Hollingsbee (Otterwood)
I thoroughly enjoyed my first judging experience at this level and thank the exhibitors for bringing their dogs of such good quality in front of me and accepting my decisions with good grace. In some of the classes there was only a hairs breadth between some exhibits and on another day the results would have been different. I like Borders that are narrow, strong and good movers. I do not consider coat to be a major factor except when differentiating between dogs of equal quality, As a Championship Show judge told me many years ago “bad coats can get better, many other faults cannot.”
I would also like to thank my stewards for keeping me in order.
Junior - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Groundsel In Tufterslodge
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Groundsel In Tufterslodge
Placing Critique
placed 3rd in Junior, blue and tan bitch of a good size, nicely shaped head, good tail set, moved well.
Paignton & District Fanciers’ Association Championship Show
1st Aug 2015
Judge: Miss Diane Swales (Grabbist)
My thanks to the Secretary and Committee for inviting me to judge at this most enjoyable show and to my two extremely efficient stewards, Felicity Snook and Lady Elain Macdonald, who kept the ring flowing smoothly. I am grateful to the exhibitors for a good entry including some very nice Borders and some promising youngsters. Overall mouths were good with strong, clean teeth and correct bites except for one overshot. Skins were an improvement on my last judging appointment, the majority being thick and loose but I do not like the tendency to strip coats out leaving little evidence of a harsh, dense coat. Remembering that a Border is 'essentially a working Terrier' it concerns me that there are a number being shown that really do not measure up to that description both in jacket and the lack of drive and ability to cover the ground when moving. These comments do not apply to my winners and I was so pleased to find many that really measure up to most points in the standard.
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Groundsel In Tufterslodge
Placing Critique
B/t. Good pelt and coat. Pleasing head. Moved out well. A good type.
North Devon Agricultural Society Open Show
5th Aug 2015
Judge: Mr Mark Walshaw (Janmark)
Post Graduate /
Reserve
Name at show: Earthtaw Groundsel In Tufterslodge
Torquay and DCS Open Show
27th Feb 2016
Judge: Mr Gary Mason
Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Groundsel In Tufterslodge
National Terrier
2nd Apr 2016
Judge: Mrs T Grubbe (Borderhouse)
It was a honour to be asked to judge National Terrier Club Championship Show, awarding CC for the second time. A great entry. I thoroughly enjoyed my day, I was very pleased with my main winners. The overall quality was good. I saw some dogs who could have more drive in the movement and better front.
I send my warmest thanks to the committee and my ring stewards for taking so good care of me and making me feel so welcome.
Yearling - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Groundsel In Tufterslodge
Placing Critique
Blue feminine bitch, nice expression, strong neck, a little heavy in shoulder, nice topline, well angulated racy hindquarters, nice movement, ok coat
St Agnes CA Open Show
3rd Apr 2016
Judge: Miss S Clark (Canequiss)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Groundsel In Tufterslodge
National Terrier Club
1st Apr 2017
Judge: Mr A Horner (Stineval)
Thank you to The National Terrier Club for the appointment also my stewards who did a sterling job in keeping everything moving smoothly and a thank you to the exhibitors for allowing me the opportunity to go over their prized possessions. A few dogs were under weight and some would benefit by having their feet and nails some attention. I only found one suspect mouth and lots lacking in body condition. Some need to put scissors in the drawer and leave them there too! I was pleased with the final lines of my winners of both sexes.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Earthtaw Groundsel In Tufterslodge
Devon County Show
20th May 2017
Judge: Mrs J Pinfold (Cyres)
Open - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Groundsel In Tufterslodge
Reading & District Kennel Association
31st May 2017
Judge: Tracey Anscombe (Orangebox)
Thank you to the committee for the invitation to judge Border Terriers at your show. The venue was super light and airy I understand that this was the first dog show held here. Thanks also to my two stewards that kept me in check.
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Groundsel In Tufterslodge
City of Birmingham
2nd Sep 2017
Judge: Mrs B Roderick
Firstly I would like to thank my stewards for their assistance during the day.
Thanks to the exhibitors that sportingly took my decisions, it was a pleasure to judge some lovely terriers. I would just suggest that over baiting not only slows up the judging, especially with young puppies but does spoil the terriers outline in the final line up of the classes on occasion. That said it was pleasing to find the temperaments sound in the exhibits, despite the various distractions and of course the clanking of the ducting under the carpet. Thank you again for your entry.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Earthtaw Groundsel In Tufterslodge
