Show Placings
Minehead & District CS Open Show
13th Nov 2016
Judge: Mrs Sandra Girling (Benattivo)
Many thanks to the Society for the kind invitation to judge and also to the exhibitors who trusted me with their lovely Border Terriers. All my class winners were of very good quality and were in super condition which was very pleasing.
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG2, Ardenforest Thumbelina At Moleschamber
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Ardenforest Thumbelina At Moleschamber
Placing Critique
6 month old grizzle and tan bitch, she was so confident for one so young. I was impressed with how she moved around the ring with drive also holding a very good outline, moving straight from all angles. An attractive head, good dark eye and neat ears. She was in a lovely double jacket with a good thick pelt and pleasing body lines. BP & TPG2
Exonian CA Open Show
3rd Dec 2016
Judge: Margaret Hughes (Forgevale)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG2, Ardenforest Thumbelina At Moleschamber
Yearling /
First Place
Name at show: Ardenforest Thumbelina At Moleschamber
Taunton & DCA Open Show
7th Jan 2017
Judge: Tina Morgan (Blewecourt)
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Ardenforest Thumbelina At Moleschamber
Placing Critique
Nine month old grizzle bitch. Handy sized bitch with a feminine head, strong jaw and good scissor bite. Lovely straight front and neat cat like feet, good for bone. Narrow all through with level topline and well set on tail. Excellent coat and thick pelt, easily spanned. Moved well for one so young.
Newton Abbot & South Devon CS Open Show
28th Jan 2017
Judge: Mrs D Irvin
Best Puppy
Name at show: Ardenforest Thumbelina At Moleschamber
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Ardenforest Thumbelina At Moleschamber
Iifracombe and District Canine Society Open Show
18th Feb 2017
Judge: Mr Anthony Allen (Allenie)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Ardenforest Thumbelina At Moleschamber
The Southern Border Terrier Club Members Limited Show
5th Mar 2017
Judge: Mrs Jill Stevens (Cobstoneway)
I would like to thank the committee for giving me the honour of judging at this lovely show, with special appreciation to show manager Jane Roberts, and ring stewards Sandra Girling and Sheila Hales. Most of all, I would like to thank the exhibitors for giving me the privilege of going over their lovely dogs.
With the phrase “Essentially a working terrier” in mind, I was satisfied that my main winners fitted the breed standard and moved soundly with good reach and drive. Coats also played a part, and although I appreciate that coats come and go, they did matter on the day. All the dogs were entire, there were a couple of level bites and the odd tooth out of line, but most exhibits were really nicely turned out. The puppy classes were very promising, and at the other end of the scale it was nice to see the veterans enjoying their day.
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Ardenforest Thumbelina At Moleschamber
Placing Critique
Very slightly younger girl also enjoying her day. Sweet head with short, strong muzzle and strong jaw. Good double coat and thick pelt. Very nice girl, unlucky to meet 1.
Devon County Show
20th May 2017
Judge: Mrs J Pinfold (Cyres)
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Ardenforest Thumbelina At Moleschamber
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.
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Ardenforest Thumbelina At Moleschamber
Taunton and District Canine Society Open Show
8th Jul 2017
Judge: Mr M Regan (Digmoor)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Ardenforest Thumbelina At Moleschamber
Yeovil and District Canine Society Premier Open Show
15th Jul 2017
Judge: Miss Tracey Peacock (Ragatam)
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Ardenforest Thumbelina At Moleschamber
