Show Placings
Exonian Canine Association Open Show
1st Dec 2018
Judge: Mr Julian Bainey
Special Yearling /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Kafir Lily
Bristol and District Open Show
9th Dec 2018
Judge: Mrs C Hand
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Kafir Lily
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 - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Earthtaw Kafir Lily
Illfracombe and District Canine Society Open Show
16th Feb 2019
Judge:
Special Yearling /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Kafir Lily
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.
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Kafir Lily
Placing Critique
Sweet 8 month old bitch, feminine head, with flat skull and correct ear placing. Nice reach of neck leading into good shoulders. Good length of back and rib. Harsh double jacket, moved well once settled.
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 - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Kafir Lily
Placing Critique
9 months gr,similar in type to 1 and unlucky to meet her today.Similar remarks apply as she also has a feminine head with good teeth ,straight front,well ribbed back,easy span,shown in good coat ,also a good sound mover with correct tail set.I was spoilt for choice and I hope she does well too.
Bristol & District Dog Club Open Show
24th Mar 2019
Judge: Brian Shirley (Cherlem)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG1, Earthtaw Kafir Lily
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Kafir Lily
West of England Ladies' Kennel Society
28th Apr 2019
Judge: Mrs L A Crawley
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Kafir Lily
Placing Critique
Attractive puppy with many of the attributes of the winner, body well made so moved quite well, looked very nice in profile, coat not at its best but texture excellent.
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 /
Reserve
Name at show: Earthtaw Kafir Lily
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.
Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Kafir Lily
Three Counties Championship Show
6th Jun 2019
Judge: Mr D Mitchell (Paleside)
Junior - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Earthtaw Kafir Lily
East of England Championship Show
6th Jul 2019
Judge: Mrs Janet Alexander (Glenbucket)
Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Earthtaw Kafir Lily
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 /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Kafir Lily
Placing Critique
Another shown in fantastic jacket. 13 month old bitch. Extremely pretty bitch who holds her profile while on the move and standing. Lovely top line and tail set. Was very unlucky to meet 1 today very similar in type and style I am sure they will switch places on many occasions.
Class Critique
This was a top quality class. A pleasure to judge.
Minehead & DCS Open Show
24th Jul 2019
Judge: Mr Laurie Hunt (Setthornes)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Earthtaw Kafir Lily
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Kafir Lily
Paignton Championship Show
3rd Aug 2019
Judge: Mr. Mark Ord (Marnadee)
Thank you all who entered today some classes more difficult than others & some that could change places on a different day. For me it is all about judging the dog on the day and how it performs. I am sad to say I found many of the males difficult to span, I was not impressed with a lot of the heads, the standard is specific on what it requires. Tails I found better than previously. A lot of dogs I thought good on the stack fell apart in front movement. Bitches for me had more depth of quality and more uniform in size, happy to say I could span most of them. I have been criticised before as have others for using the term racy when the breed standard only uses the term with regard to quarters but I also interpret the statement “able to follow a horse” to mean a dog needs to be racy. Nothing heavy & broad will be capable of this task. Vital to remember what the breed was bred to do. Borders had the biggest entry in Terriers today by a long shot & I thank you all for giving me the privilege to handle your dogs.
I was delighted with my top winners today, I was informed my doc C.C, res C.C. & best puppy dog were all related. My bitch C.C. I did well as a puppy at an open show and is the daughter of the bitch I gave the C.C. last time i judged the breed.
Junior - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Earthtaw Kafir Lily
Class Critique
First 4 in this class although quite different all had their own quality breed points.
North Devon Agricultural Show
7th Aug 2019
Judge: Margaret Hughes (Forgevale)
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Kafir Lily
Placing Critique
16mth bitch who was giving her handler a hard time. Her head was ok, although I preferred the head of 1. She was in good coat and condition and moved well both ways.
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.
Novice - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Kafir Lily
Mid Somerset Agriculture Society Open Show
18th Aug 2019
Judge: Miss Bethany Cawley
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Kafir Lily
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 /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Kafir Lily
Placing Critique
Grizzle and Tan bitch. Nice otter head with neat ears and a keen expression. A nicely put together girl. Just lacking the coat of 1 today. Moved well.
Plymouth & DKA Open Show
9th Nov 2019
Judge: Mr Brian Limpus
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Kafir Lily
Taunton & DCS Open Show
5th Jan 2020
Judge: Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Earthtaw Kafir Lily
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Kafir Lily
Terrier Club of Devon & Cornwall Open Show
16th Oct 2022
Judge: Mrs L.K. Jordan-Smith (Jordith)
Thank you to the Officegrs and Committee for the invitation to judge at this friendly and well run show; I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
Limit /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Kafir Lily
Placing Critique
This 4 year old grizzle and tan bitch is lovely. She has a straight front and a spannable rib with a strong loin and racy hindquarters. A good head with
correct bite and ear set. She stands on small feet and in a beautiful correct double jacket. Slight more of her overall than the first. She moved out well but not quite that of the first today.
Minehead & District Canine Society Open Show
6th Nov 2022
Judge: Mrs S Thompson (Ashgate)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Kafir Lily
Plymouth & DKA Open Show
12th Nov 2022
Judge: Darren Pearson (Winoski)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Kafir Lily
