Show Placings
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
20th Oct 2024
Judge: Mr Ken Fraser (Ycart)
I would like to thank the committee and the members of the club for allowing me to judge this show, special thanks to the committee for the appreciation gifts. The exhibitors who accepted the results sportingly and finally thanks must also go to the Stewards who made the show run with ease.
Movement unfortunately seems to be lacking in some exhibits namely fronts with a lack of reach due to short upper arms, as too are some rear movements with a lack of drive. This is a very important part of the breed not just to cover the ground efficiently but for the overall construction of the dog to perform its task as a working terrier. coats as always are in various stages which as long as there is evidence of a jacket with texture coming through should not be penalised. temperaments were on the whole good with no signs of aggression, another issue which seems to be creeping into the breed, this too is totally unacceptable for a working terrier and must be discouraged.
Baby Puppy Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Ragatam Sky Lark
Placing Critique
Red grizzle keen alert expression ,neat ear carriage, nice head shape,nice length of neck, narrow throughout, nice length of body, topline held moving and stood, jacket of thickness and texture with thick loose pelt. moved well around the ring,
Ladies Kennel Association
12th Dec 2024
Judge: Miss Sally Leslie (Risdene)
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Ragatam Sky Lark
Placing Critique
Nicely made all through, lovely outline, really narrow and stands balanced on very good legs and feet, nice neck, attractive head, typical expression, correct body shape with ribs carried back, correct angulation, moved satisfactorily for her age. I liked her immensely and would expect her to continue to develop very well.
Manchester Championship Show
19th Jan 2025
Judge: Mr Paul Wilkinson
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Ragatam Sky Lark
Placing Critique
Grizzle, very nice to go over, very good coat & pelt excellent legs and feet, good shoulders and nice return of upper arm, racy quarters, in good coat, preferred the head and muzzle of 1st moved soundly
Redditch and DCS Open Show
25th Jan 2025
Judge: Sarah Richardson (Talyot)
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Ragatam Sky Lark
Wellingborough CS Centenery Open Show
26th Jan 2025
Judge: Heather Chaplin
As a former Chairman of this Society, I was delighted to receive an invitation to judge the Border Terriers at their Centenary Show. Thank you to the Secretary and the Committee for inviting me and to my stewards for keeping the ring running smoothly and efficiently at this well attended show. A very high quality and numerous entry awaited me, which was a wonderful challenge to have, so my sincere thanks to all the exhibitors who entered their lovely dogs under me and who accepted my decisions with good grace and sportsmanship. All dogs present were spannable and had good bites as well as exceptional temperaments and were a real pleasure to go over. I was thrilled when my BOB was awarded Terrier Group 1 and I was very pleased with all my class winners and placings. I very much enjoyed my day, so thank you everyone!
Best Puppy
Name at show: Ragatam Sky Lark
Best Puppy - Bitch
Name at show: Ragatam Sky Lark
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Ragatam Sky Lark
Placing Critique
Neat 7 month old grizzle bitch puppy with a feminine head and expression, dark eye and neat ears. Moderate bone and neat, tight feet. Easily spanned. Well ribbed back and good front and rear assembly with moderate angulation. Level topline and good tail carriage on the move. Shown in good coat and condition. Will tighten movement further with more maturity. Just had the edge over the 2nd today on overall balance. BP. Well done!
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
2nd Feb 2025
Judge: Mrs Laura Jordan-Smith (Jordith)
It is both an honour and a privilege to have been invited by the Midland Border Terrier Club committee to judge this open breed club show—my first at this level. I sincerely thank all the exhibitors who entered and took the time to attend at this lovely new venue. My gratitude also goes to my stewards, Peter and Martin, whose efficiency and support ensured the smooth running of the ring; their help was much appreciated.
Overall, most exhibits were in good condition, though a few were carrying excess weight or were simply too large to span. I observed only one kinked tail and two level bites. Given the time of year, it is unsurprising to find coats at various stages of growth, as exhibitors prepare for Crufts and the start of the new show season.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Ragatam Sky Lark
Placing Critique
An 8.5 month grizzle with a lovely, correctly proportioned feminine head. She has a straight front and a very narrow, easily spanned rib. She is well angulated both ends and her correctly set-on tail is short. Maintaining a level top line, she covered the ground with ease. Shown in good coat today. A close call in the challenge for Best Puppy Bitch, just losing out on overall maturity, but I am sure her time will come.
Cheltenham & District CS Open Show
23rd Feb 2025
Judge: Ms Cara Davani (Kebulak)
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Ragatam Sky Lark
Southern Border Terrier Club Open Show
2nd Mar 2025
Judge: Mr Tony Allcock OBE (Sleepyhollow)
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Ragatam Sky Lark
Placing Critique
9 months. Well grown. Head produces a keen expression. OK for neck. Held a secure topline when standing. Tail set a tad low. Jacket of correct thickness and texture. Steady mover.
