Show Placings
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.
Best Baby Puppy in Show
Name at show: Alcumlow Sip And Swirl
Baby Puppy Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Sip And Swirl
Placing Critique
Litter sister to the 1st in baby puppy dog, this blue and tan 5 month old bitch is very promising. She has a beautiful head with a feminine expression, dark eye and excellent ear placement; her muzzle strength is already evident. She has a fabulous straight front, good bone, and a narrow, easy to span rib which is carried well back to a strong loin. Her hindquarters are nicely angulated and she has a well-set-on tail. Moved beautifully for one so young. Awarded Best Baby Puppy Dog In Show.
Ashton-In-Makerfield CS Open Show
2nd Mar 2025
Judge: Diane Stewart-Ritchie (Gwendariff)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Alcumlow Sip And Swirl
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG4, Alcumlow Sip And Swirl
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Sip And Swirl
North Staffs Canine Society Open Show
16th Mar 2025
Judge: Miss Angie Nettle (Onziemehurst)
Thank you to the committee of the North Staffs Canine Society Open Show for the honour of inviting me to judge and for your great hospitality on the day. Thank you to the stewards and for the entry although small but what quality was presented. Fabulous to see the Best Puppy go forward in the groups to win Best Puppy In Show.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Alcumlow Sip And Swirl
Best Puppy
Name at show: BPIS, TPG1, Alcumlow Sip And Swirl
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Sip And Swirl
Placing Critique
Blue and tan bitch. She has a super head, feminine with kind dark eyes. Ears neatly placed on a broad skull with a strong muzzle. Straight narrow front, good bone with an easy to span rib which was carried well back over a strong loin. Racy hindquarters were correctly angulated with a well-set-on tail. Good double coat with ticking, thick pliable pelt. Overall look of this bitch was very smart and eye catching. Definitely one I will watch the progress on. Best Puppy, Group 1 and Best Puppy in Show.
Class Critique
Super line up of puppies. All with their own merits to shine.
National Terrier Club
5th Apr 2025
Judge: Mr David Mitchell (Paleside)
Thank you to the National Terrier for the invite to judge, and to the exhibitors for an amazing entry,
I really enjoyed the day, and the chance to go over some lovely dogs.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Sip And Swirl
Placing Critique
Dark in eye, good dentition, narrow through out, length of loin and rear angulations, moved well
The East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
12th Apr 2025
Judge: Miss Jean Singh (Vandamere)
It was a pleasure to judge at this show. The sun was shining on this first outdoor show of the year. Many thanks to my stewards Rob and Julie.
I found two youngsters with just level mouths, one exhibit had a misaligned lower tooth and two exhibits with light eyes. Front movement is still a problem, what I did find alarming were a number of exhibits with large, thick set heavy ears. Some exhibits were lacking in body condition and muscle tone.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Sip And Swirl
Placing Critique
blue and tan – on similar lines as the winner, however just a shade longer made. She was in good coat and condition. Moved ok, showed well.
Manchester & District Sporting Terrier Club Open Show
20th Apr 2025
Judge: Jammie Emett
Best Puppy
Name at show: BPIS, PG1, Alcumlow Sip And Swirl
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Sip And Swirl
West of England Ladies Kennel Society
25th Apr 2025
Judge: Mrs J Guvercin (Glebeheath)
Thank you to everyone who entered on a Friday and gave me the biggest entry of the two groups on the day and the forth highest in the whole show! Pat and Paul my stewards were great and helped me to get through the dogs in an efficient way.
We were lucky enough to be outside on a perfect dog showing day weather wise.
Some super quality classes with hair splitting decisions and even lovely dogs unplaced. Whilst essentially a working terrier was a priority, I wanted my males, to look like males and my bitches easily recognisable as females, it sounds obvious but with some they could’ve passed for either.
Some really lovely dogs looked super stood, but failed on the move, not just coming and going, but more importantly to me, the side gait.
I think we need to be careful of mouths, I was surprised to find several with teeth out of line. Level bites, although allowed and not penalised on the day, some were in very young dogs and it makes me wonder if they will last.
Having said all that, I enjoyed my day and the dogs, who also seemed to enjoy being outside.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Sip And Swirl
Placing Critique
Blue & tan already a good colour with harsh dense double coat and decent pelt. Feminine head with well set ear that she will grow into yet as her skull matures. Strong muzzle and good bite. Has good length to her body and ribs, was very easy to span, topline was level with well set and carried tail. Balanced angulation front and rear. Good bone and feet which she moved well on. BPB
The Midland Border Terrier Club Partnership Championship Show
8th May 2025
Judge: Mr John Bainbridge (Risdene)
Many thanks to the Midland committee for this appointment which l thoroughly enjoyed, despite the weather which sent us indoors after bitches. Many thanks to my stewards. As an aside l was pleased to see that moderately short tails are coming back! I was also pleased to find that three of the youngsters from the previous time l judged had developed as hoped and received top honours today. The exception was the outstanding dog which took BIS, my first time judging this one and what a treat! This blue and tan dog meets the standard so well, essentially a working terrier, the most important requirement of our breed, but with the quality of a top show dog .
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Sip And Swirl
Placing Critique
Similar comments apply but needs time for head to finish but close up.
Novice - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Sip And Swirl
Placing Critique
2nd in minor puppy, needs time to finish.
Southern Counties Canine Association
31st May 2025
Judge: Rachel Larner (Hawcoat)
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Sip And Swirl
Three Counties Agricultural Society
5th Jun 2025
Judge: Mr Brian Aubrey (Jenabeck)
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Sip And Swirl
