Show Placings
Nuneaton & DCS Open Show
15th Jan 2023
Judge: Maureen Ward (Zabaretts)
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
Manchester Championship Show
20th Jan 2023
Judge: Mrs Patsy Hollings (Gunalt)
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
Wellingborough & District Canine Society Open Show
28th Jan 2023
Judge: Mrs Sue Baxter (Mysulan/Sulan)
My sincere thanks to the committee for their kind invitation to judge Borders
and the warm hospitality on offer at this show .
To my stewards on the day, Lauren and Phil , a big thank you for keeping
the ring running smoothly and ensuring the exhibitors enjoyed their
experience.
Sadly ,once again it was obvious that the numbers present on the day
were greatly affected by the fact there were three open shows, all with
breed specialists judging, on the same day . Nonetheless , I thank all the
exhibitors who honored me with an entry.
To those exhibitors present on the day , thanks for allowing me the
privilege of going over your dogs and accepting my decisions in a sporting
manner .
Generally , the dogs coming forward today were well presented and
conditioned , one or two may have benefitted from a little more detailed
grooming to enhance certain points of their conformation but on the whole I
enjoyed my time handling a fine bunch of Borders
Best Puppy
Name at show: Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
Placing Critique
A very pretty grizzle puppy . A real baby who is full of the joys of Spring . Lovely
feminine headpiece with little stop and nice skull width. Muzzle well filled for
one so young , expression so full of interest . Mouth a little tender due to
teething but what I saw looked correct and well placed .Front and rear
angles were good , ribbed well back , loin ok… growing at a pace and
therefore perhaps a little bum high, at the moment. Movement was a bit
difficult to evaluate as she made her handler work very hard trying to
maintain a straight line , with time and experience that will improve Im sure!
Deserving of BPiB and given serious consideration for higher honors in
the challenge
The Sporting Terrier Association of Yorkshire Open Show
19th Feb 2023
Judge: Siân McKay (Redesholt)
I would like to thank the SToY for giving me the opportunity to judge the four classes of Border Terriers on this, my first judging appointment; the exhibitors who trusted me to evaluate their dogs/bitches and to Mr John Thomas, who kindly donated, the £10 for Best of Breed and £10 for the Best Puppy in Breed.
The committee did a sterling job given the last-minute change of venue; and my stewards, Margaret and Julie, kept the ring moving smoothly and effortlessly.
I was pleased with the number of entries, and it was great to see some fine examples of ‘otter – like’ heads – the breed stamp. All dogs were spannable today, and most had correct small tight round feet.
It was gratifying to see many examples of sound fluid movement, and good construction– Movement is so important for the Borders terrier to do its job- “Essentially a working terrier “.
Puppy /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
National Terrier Club
1st Apr 2023
Judge: Miss Sarah Dandy (Dandale)
There was a good depth of quality overall across both sexes which proved for good competition and some very close decisions especially in the larger classes. Thank you to all those who accepted my decisions so sportingly. Temperaments were excellent especially the youngsters with the added challenge of the tannoy right overhead. There were some very promising youngsters which is always pleasing and positive to see, and I was delighted with my winning line up in both sexes, with top honours closely contested. I was disappointed that some exhibits who looked so good standing fell apart on the move, there were quite a few upright shoulders and I felt that efficient ground covering movement so essential for the breeds ability to follow a horse was somewhat lacking. It is encouraging to see quite a few younger handlers taking an interest in our breed today, so positive for the future. Thank you to both my excellent stewards who most competently kept the ring moving all day.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
Placing Critique
Feminine headed youngster, who also travelled well around the ring. Grizzle of racy build and narrow throughout with correct ribbing, easily spannable. Liked her length of body with good topline, croup and tailset matched with good underline. Well-proportioned she presented a clean outline with well-balanced angulated quarters, hocks well let down and used to effect on the move.
Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
Class Critique
Two super puppies headed this strong class.
West of England Ladies Kennel Society
27th Apr 2023
Judge: Mr Mark Walshaw (Janmark)
Many thanks to the officers and committee for the invitation to judge at WELKS, it was quite a few years ago now, as I was due to judge them at the beginning of lockdown. Due to the heavy rain that had fallen over the preceding days, all judging was inside. It was slightly draughty, but we were allocated a double ring, so plenty of space, to see the exhibits stride out. I must thank the two stewards Lynn Jones and Celia Vines who kept the ring flowing beautifully and the exhibitors for making prompt appearances, we did well for time, starting approx. 0930 and finishing around 14:45. I thank all exhibitors for a wonderful entry (123 dogs making 172 entries} for a Thursday in Malvern and appreciate their time and expense for entering under me. There was plenty of quality to choose from and I was happy with my final decisions. Dentition was very good and a pleasure to judge dogs with clean teeth. I did find muscle tone to be poor/average in a lot of the exhibits, which must be one of the key areas for any working terrier. Jackets were mixed as was movement.
Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
Novice - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
6th May 2023
Judge: Mr Keith Baldwin (Nightstorm)
I would like to thank all the Officers and Committee of the Midland Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge their club open show.
It is now 17 years that I have been judging Border Terriers and it was the 6th August 2011 that I attended the Midland Border Terrier Club breed specific seminar when Jena Tuck was the secretary.
I was very pleased with my entry of 112 quality dogs and bitches, also I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the exhibitors who entered and for allowing me to go over their dogs. They all showed and behaved very well. I can report back to you that you have overall one of the soundest breeds that I have judged.
Last but not least I would like to thank my stewards who did an excellent job keeping everything flowing smoothly between the two shows in the Margaret Everton Pavilion
Best Puppy
Name at show: Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
Placing Critique
9 months old a lovely puppy with a feminine head and short strong muzzle, dark eyes and nice expression, she makes a lovely shape in profile both stood and on the move, she has good bone, her angles are correct at both ends and she has a nicely shaped ribs so easy spanned, her jacket is harsh and pelt is pliable, tail high set, on the move she is free flowing and positive, Best Bitch Puppy and Best Puppy.
Novice - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
Placing Critique
REPEAT Puppy
National Dog Show
6th May 2023
Judge: Brigitte Belin Bernaudin (France)
First, I thank the committee for the invitation to judge this prestigious show. Thanks to my stewards for making a super job and keep my judging running smoothly. It was a real honour and privilege as foreign judge and breeder to have the opportunity of this 1st appointment to give CC in my breed, and thank to exhibitors to allow me to go over so many good Border.
Being able in my country to work my dogs, I have been looking for the right conformation as asks in the standard, making dogs able to do their original work underground and was happy many could do so.
Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
Novice - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
Placing Critique
Grizzle bitch of good type and size. Nice otter head. Good neck and shoulders placement. Good length of body and topline. Balanced angulations front and rear. Excellent harsh double coat and loose pelt. Moved well but not as freely as 1st.
Blackpool & District Canine Society
25th Jun 2023
Judge: Mrs Jayne Gillam (Orenberg)
Many thanks to the officers and committee for inviting me to judge Border Terriers at Blackpool & District Canine Society Championship show. Grateful thanks must go to my very efficient steward Gisela Duran who did an excellent job in making sure everything ran like clockwork. Finally thank you to the exhibitors for giving me such an excellent entry of 142 dogs making 183 entries, the largest entry across all breeds on the day. It really was a privilege to go over such a large entry of dogs and I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
The size of dogs has always been a perennial topic, but I was pleased to say overall, many of the dogs were of correct size on this occasion, with very few oversized dogs and only the odd one or two I couldn’t span. Bites were good and only an odd one with teeth out of line, although a few had broken teeth, quite a few had dirty teeth and some had small teeth which is something I really don’t like to see on, essentially a working terrier. It was good to find some really lovely tails, with not too many long thin, spindly tails we have seen in the past, although I was surprised to find four kinked tails in the entry.
Overall I thought it was a good entry, I found some quality exhibits and I was very pleased with my winners, and in particular will watch the progress of my puppy and junior placings with interest.
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
Placing Critique
G&T. 11 months. Very balanced puppy with an attractive head. Lithe throughout with good shoulder, super rib and very easy to span. Racy hindquarters with well let down hocks, moved efficiently around the ring and soundly coming and going. In good coat and pelt.
East of England Agricultural Society
6th Jul 2023
Judge: Joyce Martin (Merumhor)
Many thanks to the officers and committee for the invitation to judge Border Terriers at the East of England Agricultural Society Show, which was to be the last one run by this society. It was a super venue with lovely big rings which gave the dogs a chance to stride out. Many thanks to my ring stewards Peter and Lesley Armstrong for keeping things running smoothly and efficiently. I was delighted with my entry of 109 dogs making a total entry of 149 and pleased with the overall quality of dogs shown. Thank you to the exhibitors for giving the chance to go over your dogs and for the sporting way the placings were taken. It is indeed a privilege to have the opportunity do so. I was thrilled to be able to watch the terrier group and see my BOB - Stineval Lambert JW take group 1 in a quality line up. I also was delighted to hear that my BPIB - Glebeheath Ophelia went Group 3 in the Puppy Group.
Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
Special Beginners - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
Scarborough & DCS Open Show
16th Jul 2023
Judge: Sharon Pinkerton (Bareve)
Special Yearling /
Third Place
Name at show: Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
Leeds Championship Show
29th Jul 2023
Judge: Mr Brian Aubrey (Jenabeck)
Thank you all for a wonderful entry, I had to make some difficult choices on the day, but as always, I judge the dog on the day friend or foe and not what the dog as done in the past or what it will do in the future.
a few things did concern me on the day (1 ) so Many dirty teeth, (2) a few unfit dogs due to being overweight, (3) and the most concerning is short legs on one or two of the borders,
Special Beginners in Breed
Name at show: Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
Special Beginners - Dog or Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
Placing Critique
Young bitch of 12 months, very feminine head, neat ears, enough bone, neat feet, good length in body, harsh jacket coming through moved ok
Junior - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
Otley CS Open Show
1st Aug 2023
Judge: Mrs R Barney (verrami)
Yearling /
Second Place
Name at show: Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
Driffield Championship Show
26th Aug 2023
Judge: Mrs. Liz Wright (Totherend)
My thanks to Driffield Championship Dog Show Society for the invitation to judge today and thanks to my stewards Peter and Lesley Armstrong, who kept the ring running smoothly. Thanks also to the exhibitors for allowing me to go over their dogs. Front movement in the breed still needs some improvement, but overall I had lots of quality exhibits. Bites were good and only one kinked tail.
Special Beginners - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
Good Citizen - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
Placing Critique
Stood alone in this class, well presented feminine bitch of good size, nice head and reach of neck , coat and pelt good, nicely set carrot tail
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.
Special Beginners - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
Placing Critique
Grizzle and tan bitch rather fine throughout. Very feminine head with a lovely dark eye and excellent expression. Lovely rib shape. Good set on of tail Not overdone in bone.
Junior - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
Placing Critique
Was 1st in Special Beginners bitch. Narrower bitch and smaller all round, but has a lovely outline and good rib shape. Would prefer more strength in the foreface.
Class Critique
Some of this class were moving erratically and paid the price.
Good Citizen - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
Placing Critique
Was 1st in Special Beginners Bitch and 2nd in Junior Bitch.
Darlington Championship Show
17th Sep 2023
Judge: Mrs D Bullen (Fevstone)
I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge for the second time. I had a good entry of 125 with a few absentees as is usual, the dogs were of varying types and sizes which is to be expected. The ones that were unspannable aren’t fit for function as they fall at the first hurdle so to speak.
There are quite a lot creeping into the breed of late which lack power in the foreface. Falling away below the eye with a foreign expression. Also lacking in underjaw. Again a weakness in the breed which needs addressing or we will lose these qualities essential to work. A lot now have too short an upperarm which is vital in construction as it propels the dog forward as he should cover the ground effortlessly striding out. Not Pitter patter slowly. On a more positive note I found a lot of quality true to type borders that were a pleasure to judge. Effortless free movement which is essential. I’m sure the breed will go on to have a bright future if we all keep to the breed type.
Junior - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
Huddersfield & DCS Open Show
24th Sep 2023
Judge: Janette Callon (Russtam)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
Midland Counties Championship Show
26th Oct 2023
Judge: Mr J Gilpin (Otterbobs)
I would like to thank the officers & committee for giving me the opportunity to judge the Border Terrier classes, & also a big thank you to Penny Winger & Gavin Argill my two ring stewards who kept things in order & also made sure we finished on time, and a special mention to my Best of Breed winner for attending the terrier group, and being rewarded with being short listed in the final seven.
Junior - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
Special Beginners - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
Placing Critique
Pleasing head and dentation, correct length of neck, good in shoulder placement, neat front and length of body, harsh grizzle coat, good rear action with small feet, moved soundly.
Bridlington & District Canine Society Open Show
26th Nov 2023
Judge: Mrs Laura Jordan-Smith (Jordith)
My thanks to the committee for the invitation to judge at this show.
Junior /
Reserve
Name at show: Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
Ladies Kennel Association
8th Dec 2023
Judge: Mr Ken Bartlett (Dwilencia)
Junior - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
Placing Critique
Another one that’s pleasing on the eye, good overall shape, nice front and body, spannable, good coat.
Good Citizen - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
Placing Critique
Came 2nd in junior bitch
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
27th Jan 2024
Judge: Mr R Wright (Borderexpress)
Thank you to the committee of the YLC Border Terrier Club for this appointment, a very hard working team that pulled a lovely show together at a great venue and also my two very capable stewards Bridget Singh and Margaret Davies. To the exhibitors that also supported me on my wonderful entry for the day and generated a great atmosphere around the ring.
The lunch time interval also kept me busy with 6 lovely puppies taking part in the puppy walk, a great idea successfully carried out by the club and an opportunity to get the youngsters out and into a show environment – some promising youngsters to go over made the interval very pleasing.
I was really pleased with my final line ups on the day although I felt that the bitch classes were stronger than the dog classes, jackets with Crufts up and coming in a few weeks were varying so again thank you for putting exhibits forward that we all knew could do with some more jacket to just complete the picture.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
Placing Critique
18 month old grizzle and tan bitch with a nice feminine head dark eye and good mouth, she looks a little deep in the rib from her outline but she is easy to span and comes to hand really well. Like her length of loin which helps to gives her a balanced outline as she moves around the ring, set down in a nice jacket and good fit condition.
Special Beginners - Dog or Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
Placing Critique
See 1st Post Graduate Bitch
Wellingborough & District Canine Society Open Show
28th Jan 2024
Judge: Mrs Sue Spafford (Dassett)
Post Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
Placing Critique
Lovely head and expression but would prefer smaller ear. Good reach of neck with level topline. In good coat, moved well with drive.
Isle of Ely CS Open Show
4th Feb 2024
Judge: Ms Cara Davani (Kebulak)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
West Midlands Terrier Society Open Show
17th Feb 2024
Judge: Mr Matt Smith (Alncroft)
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
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 - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
National Terrier Club
6th Apr 2024
Judge: Miss Elspeth Jackson (Clipstone)
Thanks to the National Terrier Club for their invitation to judge at this prestigious show and to the exhibitors who did me the honour of judging their dogs. I was lucky to have two efficient stewards who kept things running smoothly, thank you Laura and Dave.
The entry showed a good depth of quality. In many classes the places were hotly contested with decisions needing to be made on the narrowest of margins. I was very pleased to find that there were some good coats on thick pelts and the nice thick short tails which set off a good border so well.
Special Beginners in Breed
Name at show: SBBG1, Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
Special Beginners - Dog or Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
Placing Critique
Lovely balanced body proportions on this feminine grizzle bitch. Good in neck and shoulder with straight front. Easily spanned. Shown in a good coat. Moved out well. Was thrilled that she went on from BSB to BSBIS.
Yearling - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
West of England Ladies Kennel Society
26th Apr 2024
Judge: Mandy Holmes (Bimandi)
Yearling - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
4th May 2024
Judge: Mr Ken Fraser (Ycart)
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
The Midland Border Terrier Club Championship Show
12th May 2024
Judge: Mrs Laura Illingworth (Thorneyhurst)
Special Challenge - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
National Dog Show
12th May 2024
Judge: Mr Patrick Glover (USA)
Special Beginners - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm
