Show Placings
Taunton & DCA Open Show
18th Jun 2016
Judge:
Junior - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Chepstow & DCS Open Show
19th Jun 2016
Judge: Mr John Steele
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG4, Roxambor Space Invader
Best Puppy
Name at show: BPIS, TPG1, Roxambor Space Invader
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Blackpool & District Canine Society
24th Jun 2016
Judge: Mrs Trudi Baird
My first CC appointment and a big thank you is due to the officers and committee of Blackpool & district canine society for allowing me the honour to judge at your show.
It was an immensely satisfying day judging a quality entry of Border terriers.
I found size in general to be excellent with only a couple who were too large that I couldn’t span. Mouths were all acceptable, with just a few who had teeth out of line. All Males were entire.
Coats were a problem, not on my main winners I hasten to add, and a good few exhibits were brought out too early in the coat department. Some judges may overlook this very important part of the breed standard but I certainly couldn’t. Upholding the maxim “essentially a working terrier”, a good double weather protective coat is a must!
I was thrilled when I stood back and looked at my DCC & BCC when they came in to challenge for best of breed, I thought they were very similar for type and stamp. A very pleasing and humbling conclusion to judging the dogs and bitches. Best of breed went to the bitch in a very close challenge; simply it was her head and expression that won me over.
Thank you to each and every exhibitor for bringing your dogs under me and accepting my decisions with grace.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Placing Critique
Blue and tan, taller dog & not so developed in head yet as winner. He is narrow and has a good length of body. Should come together well.
Yeovil & District Canine Society Premier Open Show
26th Jun 2016
Judge: Rachel Larner (Hawcoat)
Firstly, I would like to apologise for the lateness of this critique. I would like to thank the society for its warm welcome and to the exhibitors for entering, also to my steward, Sandra Girling, for the smooth running of the ring. I thoroughly enjoyed my day and was extremely pleased with the number of dogs entered.
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG4, Roxambor Space Invader
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Placing Critique
6 month b/t dog. Well balanced with good front and length of rib, level topline with good tailset. Liked his head and lovely expression. Movement needs to settle but to be expected of such a young puppy. BP.
Windsor Championship Show
3rd Jul 2016
Judge: Mr David Hunt (Ottaswell)
My thanks to the committee of Windsor Championship Dog for their invitation to judge at this show which is so efficiently organised and well run. Thanks also to my stewards Elaine Waddingham and Lynn Crane for their help and assistance in keeping the ring running smoothly at all times. My appreciation also to the exhibitors for their entries .
As usual at Windsor the ring was large in/out with lots of space for dogs to move freely and a fairly flat surface enabling movement to be assessed, without being forced to stop/start when moving the whole class. In general the dogs were in good condition and I found no dogs that were not entire. Although teeth were generally good, apart from a few misaligned, they varied greatly from very small to huge in size. Disappointed to see a few light eyes creeping in.
Coats varied as always with many shown in soft undercoat but lacking topcoat, but worryingly I found several with a decent topcoat but very little undercoat. Movement particularly at the front end continues to be of concern, whilst a puppy can improve and tighten in front as it matures, moving wide or high stepping in an older exhibit is difficult to change,
Generally the standard of the bitches was better than that of the dogs.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Placing Critique
6 ½ month blue & tan. Rangier type, rather on the leg for one so young. Not the head qualities of the winner with ears rather large, but does have a super bite of large teeth, straight front and nice length of neck. Needs to tighten in front movement. Carrying a tight harsh coat.
East of England Agricultural Society
9th Jul 2016
Judge: Mrs A E Gregory
This was my first appointment at this level and I would like to thank the organisers of the East of England Show for giving me this opportunity. I would also like to thank my two stewards, David and Pat Sutton for keeping everything running along smoothly. Thanks must also go to the exhibitors for allowing me the honour and privilege of judging their dogs and for the sporting way in which they accepted my decisions. I thoroughly enjoyed my day!
Movement on the whole was good but front movement in a few was incorrect with toeing in when coming towards me. A few lacked muscle tone and some feet and nails could have been tidied to better advantage. Thick pelts were in the minority and some exhibits were shown without undercoat and this affected placings. Considering the harsh terrain in which the Border Terrier is expected to carry out its’ work, it should be in fit, hard condition with a thick double coat and pelt of depth and quality. Some heads also had stops which were too deep. This does not present a correct otter like head which should have a shallow stop. I also found a couple of suspect mouths and a few dogs, when lifted off the table, were too heavy. Some dogs would have benefited from more ring training. However, I was pleased with my winners and, in some classes, decisions were close. Although early rain made the ring conditions less than desirable, all dogs coped well.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Placing Critique
At just 7 mths is still a raw baby. Strong muzzle with big teeth, good rib, good coat and pelt, moves well behind but a bit loose in front movement.
Pembrokeshire CA Open Show
16th Jul 2016
Judge: Mrs Vanessa Cox (Petaz/Pettipaw)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG2, Roxambor Space Invader
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Evesham & District Canine Society Open Show
17th Jul 2016
Judge: Mrs B B Roderick
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Placing Critique
A smart Blue and Tan 7 month dog puppy moving well like his litter mate second in puppy, good head again in good coat, good straight front well padded feet, good tail set and maturing nicely.
Minehead & DCS Open Show
27th Jul 2016
Judge: Mr Stephen Goodwin (Lanola)
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Langstone & District Canine Society Open Show
31st Jul 2016
Judge: Mr Tim Ball (Kaitak)
Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Bournemouth Canine Association
13th Aug 2016
Judge: Mr N Straw
I would like to thank Bournemouth Canine Association for the invitation to judge at their Annual Championship Show, my steward's who keeping things running smoothly in the 'office' and to the exhibitor's for a lovely entry. Temperaments as always in this breed were excellent. Size varied in both sexes with the bitches having the overall edge on the day. Heads were more uniformed than when I last judged, some were shown without the required 'double' coat and several were un-spannable, there were a few in-correct bites and front movement is still an issue, but the area that concerned me most was dirty teeth not just rear molars but the canines and incisors in particular some of the youngsters
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Monmouthshire Open Show
25th Aug 2016
Judge: Mr M Hacker (Sherifs)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG3, Roxambor Space Invader
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Sailsbury & South Wiltshire CA Open Show
28th Aug 2016
Judge: Mr Ken Bartlett
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
West Country Dog Club Open Show
29th Aug 2016
Judge: Mr Colin Woodward (Wadeson)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG2, Roxambor Space Invader
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
City of Birmingham Canine Association
3rd Sep 2016
Judge: Mrs C Archibald
My thanks to the Officers and Committee of Birmingham Canine Society, for the opportunity to judge the Border terriers at this show.
My personal thanks to all the exhibitors for allowing me to “go over” their dogs, and making it a most enjoyable and memorable day.
I was delighted to find some fabulous jackets/pelts, which is crucial for a working terrier.
On the downside, I found some exhibits with weak pasterns, hence front movement issues, and some ‘poppy’eyes which detracts from the ottery head, and expression of the border terrier, some very attractive dogs just too much of them. On the whole, apart from a missing tooth to a misplaced one, most were reasonably fit, and there were some very close decisions.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Junior - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Portsmouth & Southsea CA Open Show
5th Sep 2016
Judge: Mr B Blunden (Licassa)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG4, Roxambor Space Invader
Junior /
Reserve
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Kington Horse Show & AS Open Show
10th Sep 2016
Judge: Mike Hughes (Candease)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG3, Roxambor Space Invader
Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Thame & Oxfordshire County CS OPen Show
15th Sep 2016
Judge: Dr Ian Gabriel (Gaybryl)
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
The Southern Border Terrier Club Open Show
18th Sep 2016
Judge: Mrs Chris Davis (Hesselemere)
Firstly my thanks to the Committee of Southern Border Terrier Club for the invitation to judge their show this year. I thoroughly enjoyed my day. It was lovely to see such a good bunch of Borders as I have not been around any shows of late due to other commitments. The quality was excellent; I was really pleased with both my line ups, but particularly the males. Size was very pleasing, as was condition, well muscled animals that could do a day’s work. Temperaments were excellent too. The breed is ‘looking good’.
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Placing Critique
Stood alone. 9 mths dark B/T who covered the ground well. Narrow with a good head. Good coat - a little more ticking would be desirable. Gd expression. Hope he’s finished growing.
Tongwynlais Open Show
25th Sep 2016
Judge: Mrs M Thompson (Kitado)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG1, Roxambor Space Invader
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
South Wales Kennel Association
8th Oct 2016
Judge: Mr John Bainbridge (Risdene)
Thank you to the exhibitors who took the trouble to present their dogs at a difficult time of year in good condition with reasonable coats appropriately trimmed, as they know my wants. The top five winners were outstanding for being' normal' representatives of the breed with none of the current trend for exaggeration, in front and rear assemblies,all had correct length of body ,narrow front, deep ribs carried well back that provides the necessary heart and lung room for a border to be active all day and go to ground when needed.
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Placing Critique
Blue and tan that is up to size, acceptable head, narrow front but would prefer better angulation in shoulder, ok in body and moved quite well.
Isle of Wight CA Open Show
15th Oct 2016
Judge: Miss Jenny Dove
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG2, Roxambor Space Invader
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Birmingham & District Gundog and Terrier Club Show
22nd Oct 2016
Judge: Anne Speake (Dogs) & Lucy Mudd (Bitches)
I would like to thank the officers and committee for the invitation to judge the Border Terrier dogs, with my co judge, Lucy Mudd. The hospitality received was much appreciated, and the day was very enjoyable. It was lovely to see such a good entry for the show as a whole and thanks to the stewards who kept things moving along nicely. My thanks to the exhibitors, who did me the honour and privilege of going over their dogs and accepting my decisions in a sporting manner. Anne Speake, Dog Judge
Junior - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Placing Critique
Ten month old dark Blue & Tan dog, but would have preferred more ticking. Not the head qualities of winner, but has a good scissor bite, featuring big teeth. Lovely straight narrow front, reach of neck, with ribs well back, and good length of body. Good pelt, and shown in harsh coat. . Movement improved as he settled. Built on racy lines, and easily spanned, hope he’s done all his growing. BPD
Romsey & DCS Open Show
2nd Nov 2016
Judge: Jacqui Hurley (Fralex)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG2, Roxambor Space Invader
Yearling /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Coventry (Foleshill) CA Open Show
6th Nov 2016
Judge: Mrs Felicity Snook (Pitcombe)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG2, Roxambor Space Invader
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Port Talbort and Neath Canine Society Open Show
13th Nov 2016
Judge: Miss Tracey Hamilton (Shawrigg)
Best Puppy
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Amman Valley CS Open Show
19th Nov 2016
Judge: Allesio Catoni
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG4, Roxambor Space Invader
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Camberley & DCS Open Show
20th Nov 2016
Judge: Janet Benton
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG1, Roxambor Space Invader
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
West Midland Terrier Society Open Show
26th Nov 2016
Judge: Debbie Lorraine (Raleniro)
I would like to thank the society for inviting me to judge at this group open show, and for the wonderful hospitality shown to me by the hard working committee. I would also like to thank the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to go over their dogs and the sporting way in which they accepted my decisions. I was delighted with my entry, and had some lovely examples of the breed to judge. Thank you also to my very able steward Gill, who kept things running smoothly. All males were entire, temperaments were excellent, all exhibits were in fit condition and I was pleased to see so many exhibits with large teeth!
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Placing Critique
Almost 12 months blue and tan, good head with short strong muzzle. Excellent scissor bite with big teeth. Nice reach of neck. Narrow, straight front with good bone standing on thick pads. Deep enough in brisket but spannable and ribbed well back. Good hind angulation with nicely set on tail. Thick pelt and harsh jacket with just enough ticking. Moved well and covered the ground with ease. Up to size for me and doesn’t want to grow on.
Junior - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Stroud and District Canine Society Open Show
27th Nov 2016
Judge: Tina Morgan (Blewecourt)
Thankyou to the officers and committee for the invitation to judge at this event and to the exhibitors for attending. It was a lovely venue with good atmosphere, ample sized ring and efficient stewards which kept everything in order. All exhibits were fit for function and all temperaments were excellent.
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG3, Roxambor Space Invader
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Placing Critique
Litter brother to Junior class winner. Preferred his head to hers. Lovely flat skull, strong jaw and big teeth. Lovely reach of neck into good lay of shoulder. Narrow all through with level topline and well set on tail. Excellent coat and nice pelt with ticking evident. Up to size for me but another in very fit condition who moved with drive and purpose. BP and PTG3.
Oakengates DCS Open Show
18th Dec 2016
Judge: Clare O'Prey (Zaracle)
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Wealdstone & Northholt CS Open Show
27th Dec 2016
Judge: Mr Richard Kinsey (Kitarn)
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Ashbourne DCS Open Show
28th Dec 2016
Judge: Mr Mike Blay
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Coventry Ladies KS Open Show
1st Jan 2017
Judge: Mr Paul Reynolds (Biddle)
Post Graduate /
Reserve
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Nuneaton & DCS Open Show
15th Jan 2017
Judge: Wendy Steel (Upend)
Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Buckinghamshire CS Open Show
28th Jan 2017
Judge: Mr Ivor Hemmings (Courtington)
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Coalville & DCS Open Show
29th Jan 2017
Judge: Sandra Johnston (Burnvale)
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
West Midland Terrier Society Open Show
11th Feb 2017
Judge: Ms Tina Jones (Otterholme)
Many thanks to the society for the invitation to step in as replacement judge at this well run and friendly show. Special thanks to the exhibitors for accepting my decisions on the day with such sporting grace. Unfortunately the show did clash with a local Breed club open show, but it was still a pleasing entry with only a few absentees. I was pleased to find overall some nice pleasing heads and the majority of exhibits in double coats, although for an earth dog some I felt could benefit with more undercoat. I am always mindful to judge fit for function, and found some exhibits too deep in chest, making spanning somewhat difficult.
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Placing Critique
Blue and tan evidence of ticking, who has ample pelt, another with a strong jaw and large teeth,a little on the leg, he has excellent rear angulation, which he used to his advantage.
Portsmouth & Southsea Kennel Association Open Show
12th Feb 2017
Judge: Mrs P Sands (Krakenexis)
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Maidenhead & DCS Open Show
18th Feb 2017
Judge: Gemma Vaughan nee Alpe (Holteal)
Special Yearling /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Llynfi CS Open Show
19th Feb 2017
Judge: Mr Graham Hill
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
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.
Maiden - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Placing Critique
14 month smart blue and tan with the harshest of top coats and loose thick pelt. Head developing nicely, with correct scissor bite and big teeth. Stood well on neat, nicely padded feet. Straight, narrow front, good neck into well laid, narrow shoulders, spanned easily and was ribbed well back. Good topline and tailset, and moved well.
Wellingborough & District Canine Society Open Show
9th Apr 2017
Judge: Jane Moreton-Shaw (Fehmarn)
I would like to thank the committee of the club for inviting me to judge at this large and well run show.
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Placing Critique
Blue male who was overall a little on the large side, making him difficult to span. Good bite and pelt. Nice angulation. Moved well.
Camberley & DCS Open Show
16th Apr 2017
Judge: Mr Lee Reynolds (Etterbern)
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Leominister CS Open Show
23rd Apr 2017
Judge: Mrs V Waldron (Intack)
With thanks to the officers and committee for the invitation to judge Border Terriers and thanks to my able stewards Silvie and Jenny.
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Placing Critique
16month Blue and Tan Dog with harsh top coat, thick pelt. Good head correct bite. Level topline with good tailset.
Marlborough & District Canine Society Open Show
1st May 2017
Judge: Mr R Brewster (Breckgreen / Stowthorney)
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Redditch & DCS Open Show
20th May 2017
Judge: Mr Martin Baker (Pacolito)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Coventry & District Kennel Association
21st May 2017
Judge: Mrs Jill Stevens (Cobstoneway)
I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge at this friendly, well run show, and for their hospitality. Also thank you to my two efficient stewards who kept everything running smoothly. Thank you so much to the exhibitors for giving me the privilege of going over their lovely dogs who were all well behaved on the day, all in coat, and all males entire.
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Placing Critique
Well constructed 17 month blue and tan dog who won this class easily on his excellent movement. Good head with strong muzzle and big teeth in correct scissor bite. Straight front, lovely neck into narrow, well laid back shoulders, good length and angle of upper arm giving plenty of reach. Ribs narrow and carried well back. Sturdy hind quarters enabling him to move with drive. Harsh double coat and loose pelt, good tailset. RBOB
Bath CS Championship Show
26th May 2017
Judge: Mr P Iversen (Norway)
I would like to thank the committee of Bath CS for inviting me to judge at their show. Many thanks to my stewards, who did an excellent job. I enjoyed my day among Border Terriers and their sporting owners. Many thanks for your entries.
Junior - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
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 /
Reserve
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
The Southern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
11th Jun 2017
Judge: Mr Arthur Cuthbertson (Ashbrae)
My thanks to the Club for my appointment which I thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you to the Officers and Committee for their hospitality and gift. Thanks to my stewards Tina Morgan and Jane Roberts for the efficient way they kept the show moving along. I was very pleased with my final line ups, which were all presented in very good coat and condition. I would have been happy to have awarded at least 3 CC’s in each sex. All the dogs placed had correct dentition which was very pleasing. Movement has improved since the last time I judged. However I do think more thought should be taken regarding heads as a lot appear to be lacking strength under the eye and jaw, which results in losing the otter like head.
Junior - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Yearling - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Chepstow & DCS Open Show
18th Jun 2017
Judge: John Scanlan (Pantycelyn)
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Taunton and District Canine Society Open Show
8th Jul 2017
Judge: Mr M Regan (Digmoor)
Post Graduate /
Reserve
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Monmouthshire Show
8th Jul 2017
Judge: Dr H Jones OBE
Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
East of England Agricultural Society
9th Jul 2017
Judge: Mrs Marion Reeves
Having achieved 80 years on my last birthday I have decided that this has to be the last occasion that I award C.C. ‘s in Border Terriers. It’s time for the next generation to step up. In the showring border terriers still come in every size & shape imaginable. Our breed standard is I believe the sketchiest of all the breed standards offering only limited guidance as to the perfect exhibit. What would be wrong with including an ideal ratio of length of body to height at withers? I also have a problem with “Hindquarters – racy” which for me describes a greyhound or a whippet. Surely we don’t want the overangulated hindquarters that have crept into the breed in recent years.
On to the Show! I was very pleased with my entry & had no difficulty finding some worthy winners.
Yearling - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Paignton
5th Aug 2017
Judge: Mr Jeff Horswell (Drakesleat)
Great characters and a sporting ringside. I thought there were some size problems, a few being rather bulky. Front action is the biggest problem, not many being accurate coming towards. Feet by and large very good.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Bournemouth CA Championship Show
13th Aug 2017
Judge: Mr Harold Ogden
This was such a special appointment and I am indebted to Bournemouth for the opportunity. You see it was "Aunty Eva" Heslop, the revered breeder of the Corburn Border Terriers, who drove me to my first ever allbreed Ch show in 1970. Eva took Sunday school in the Methodist chapel in Corbridge, Northumberland, and I was her secret weapon boy soloist at the competitive music festival! I particularly remember the beautiful Ch Corburn Corn Dolly shown by Mr Skeet. Bellingham show was not only local for me but THE Mecca for Geordie/Scots Borders. I have judged the breed since 1992 and been educated both by a breed club seminar in 2012 and by obtaining a JDP Credit in Nov 2013. That would theoretically have halved the KC Judges Sub requirement of 160 hands on. I actually had 200. I only mention all this as cynics assume the likes of me to have been "fast tracked" and / or to have no actual interest.
69 of the original 82 starters made it so I had plenty to work with. The bugbear was fronts whether steep /elbows /plaiting /hackney. As a toydog specialist I am accustomed to spotting lift / hackney that is often written into the breed standards. But this no decorative breed but rather a functional working terrier "capable of following a horse" that
requires endurance and hence a rhythmical swing straight through from the shoulders ensuring no wasted effort, He will tire all too quickly otherwise. Moreover the breed standard expressly includes in the Faults section an assessment of "its effect on the terrier's ability to work"
Yearling - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Placing Critique
20m; less forward & needing more condition over the loin; certainly narrow & fairly long with racy hindquarters; fails in front.
Welsh Kennel Club
19th Aug 2017
Judge: Mr Max King
Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Placing Critique
Top size, head needs more development, little heavy in ears, in good coat.
City of Birmingham
2nd Sep 2017
Judge: Mrs B Roderick
Firstly I would like to thank my stewards for their assistance during the day.
Thanks to the exhibitors that sportingly took my decisions, it was a pleasure to judge some lovely terriers. I would just suggest that over baiting not only slows up the judging, especially with young puppies but does spoil the terriers outline in the final line up of the classes on occasion. That said it was pleasing to find the temperaments sound in the exhibits, despite the various distractions and of course the clanking of the ducting under the carpet. Thank you again for your entry.
Yearling - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Bath CS Open Show
3rd Sep 2017
Judge: Mr N S Gourley
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Kingston Horse Show & AS Open Show
8th Sep 2017
Judge: Mr Richard Kinsey (Kitarn)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Thame & Oxfordshire County CS Open Show
21st Sep 2017
Judge: Debs Channon (Thandiwe)
Yearling /
Reserve
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Tongwynlais CS Open Show
24th Sep 2017
Judge: Rob McLeod
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Llandysul & DCS OPen Show
30th Sep 2017
Judge: Mike Vines (Pavodene)
Open /
Reserve
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Liskeard Open Show
15th Oct 2017
Judge: Barry Blunden
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Terrier Club of Devon & Cornwall Open Show
15th Oct 2017
Judge: Debbie Lorraine (Raleniro)
The Terrier Club of Devon and Cornwall Open Show 15th October 2017 Border Terriers I would like to thank the society for inviting me to judge at this group open show, and for the warm welcome and the lovely hospitality shown to my husband and I on the day. I was delighted to be asked to judge in this part of the country and we thoroughly enjoyed our time in the area, topped off by having the opportunity to judge so many lovely dogs. Most of all I would like to thank the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to go over their dogs and the very friendly and sporting way in which they accepted my decisions. I was delighted with my entry, and had some lovely examples of the breed to judge. Thank you also to my steward who kept things running smoothly. I found no incorrect bites, all males were entire, and temperaments were excellent throughout. There were a couple of exhibits, who for me were up to size and a little difficult to span, but all dogs were shown in good, fit condition. I thoroughly enjoyed my day!
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Tredegar & DCS Open Show
21st Oct 2017
Judge: Mr R Gunn
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Roxambor Space Invader
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Romney & DCS Open Show
1st Nov 2017
Judge:
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Best Opposite Sex
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Special Yearling /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Port Talbot & Neath CS Open Show
12th Nov 2017
Judge: Gillian Marley (Marylea)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Walsall & DKA Open Show
18th Nov 2017
Judge: Richard Gunn (Katanga)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Camberley & DCS Open Show
19th Nov 2017
Judge: Mr Brian Moles (Celtannia)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Roxambor Space Invader
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
The Terrier Club of South Wales Open Show
3rd Dec 2017
Judge: Mr Brian Aubrey (Jenabeck)
Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Worcester & Malvern CS Open Show
13th Jan 2018
Judge: Tim Ball (Kaitak)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Placing Critique
2 yr old dog. Rather large boy and broader all through but he is balanced with moderate length of neck, firm topline, good length to ribcage, strong loin and tail good for set and carriage. Pleasing head and expression with good eye and ear and short strong muzzle. Moving soundly. Good texture to coat and desired thick skin.
Nuneaton & District Canine Society Open Show
14th Jan 2018
Judge: Paul Eardley (Sherex)
Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Coalville & District Canine Society Open Show.
28th Jan 2018
Judge: Mr Peter Armstrong (Atron)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Rugby & DCS Open Show
3rd Feb 2018
Judge: Mrs Penny Sands (Krakenexis)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Swansea & DCS Open Show
10th Feb 2018
Judge: Joanna Moakes (Jomoaka)
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Placing Critique
2 year old dog, with good head and expression, correct scissor bite, pleasing neck with straight front, well ribbed and strong loin, spannable, good angulations, harsh jacket, moved and showed well.
Portsmouth & Southsea KA OPen Show
11th Feb 2018
Judge: Mrs M Forman (Beemaid)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Maidenhead DCS Open Show
17th Feb 2018
Judge: Mandy Holmes (Bimandi)
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Placing Critique
2yr male, Another top sized male, not quite able to span, flat broad skull with dark eye, harsh coat, thick pelt, very good rear angles, steep in upper arm but moved with ease round the ring, level top line, well set tail carried well.
Llynfi Valley C.S. Open Show
18th Feb 2018
Judge: Mr Peter Jolley
Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Sutton Coldfield DCA Open Show
24th Feb 2018
Judge: Mr Tan Nagrecha (Chandlimore)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Swindon & DCS Open Show
17th Mar 2018
Judge: Jane Keeves (Seveek)
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Chertsey & District canine Society Open Show
30th Mar 2018
Judge: Dale Elliot (Lyndham)
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Bristol & District Dog Club Open Show
31st Mar 2018
Judge: Mr M Sanders
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Chippenham & DCS Open Show
1st Apr 2018
Judge: Mrs N Evans (Pendevour)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Eastwood KA Open Show
3rd Apr 2018
Judge: Mr A Easdon (Yakee)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG4, Roxambor Space Invader
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Crystal Palace Canine Association Open Show
8th Apr 2018
Judge: Ben Hanney (Lilwaukee)
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Bath Championship Show
25th May 2018
Judge: Mr Ken Bartlett
My thanks to Bath Canine Society for the inviting me to judge at their show also my two stewards who kept things running smoothly.
Post Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Placing Critique
broad in skull dark eyes neck flows into clean shoulders narrow front easily spanned good in hindquarters and coat pleasing on the move.
The Southern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
9th Jun 2018
Judge: Mr W Shorthose (Cundytyke)
It is always a particular honour to judge a Breed Club Championship Show and my thanks go to the committee for their hospitality and my stewards who kept things running smoothly. I found only two poor mouths but more had wrong, thin skins and some needed to go home for a good feed. A working terrier needs to be correctly muscled and too many needed nourishment and exercise. The biggest problem, however, remains poor front movement showing both incorrect shoulders and, for some, over angulation in the hindquarters.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Monmouthshire Show Society Open Show
7th Jul 2018
Judge: Mr Keith Jones (Darlaur)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Langstone & DCS Open Show
22nd Jul 2018
Judge: Ian Biddlestone
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Roxambor Space Invader
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
West Bromwich & Wednesbury CS Open Show
25th Aug 2018
Judge: Miss Nicola Foster (Thozow)
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Tongwynlais CS Open Show
23rd Sep 2018
Judge: Kathy George
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Llandysul DCS Open Show
29th Sep 2018
Judge: Richard Gunn (Katanga)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG1 Roxambor Space Invader
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Tredegar DCA Open Show
20th Oct 2018
Judge: Caroline Friend-Rees (Amical)
Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Amman CS Open Show
3rd Nov 2018
Judge: Helen Reaney (Rolenska)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Camberley DCS Open Show
18th Nov 2018
Judge: Helen Bradford (Flintwyre)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Stroud & DCS Open Show
25th Nov 2018
Judge: Margaret Hughes (Forgevale)
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Oakengates & District Canine Society
9th Dec 2018
Judge: Carol Dunford (Quixol)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Stourbridge & DCS Open Show
27th Dec 2018
Judge: Mrs Felicity Snook (Pitcombe)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Oxfordshire CS Open Show
3rd Mar 2019
Judge: Matt Smith (Alncroft)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Eastwood KA Open Show
23rd Apr 2019
Judge: Mr Colin Woodward (Wadeson)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Roxambor Space Invader
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
West of England Ladies' Kennel Society
28th Apr 2019
Judge: Mrs L A Crawley
Post Graduate - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Marlborough & DCS Open Show
6th May 2019
Judge: Mr Adrian Marett (Greyteckels)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Coventry & DKA Open Show
19th May 2019
Judge: Mr B Blunden (Licassa)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
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.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Open - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Three Counties Championship Show
6th Jun 2019
Judge: Mr D Mitchell (Paleside)
Post Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Placing Critique
Blue dog with good head. strong jaw. narrow in front. nice depth to rib. strong in loin spanable.
Evesham Premier Show
14th Jul 2019
Judge: John Scanlan (Pantycelyn)
Limit /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Minehead & DCS Open Show
24th Jul 2019
Judge: Mr Laurie Hunt (Setthornes)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Camberley & DCS Open Show
17th Nov 2019
Judge: Mr Graham Dowdy (Denzilly)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Stroud & District CS Open Show
24th Nov 2019
Judge: Carolyne M Scott (Wolferlow)
Best Opposite Sex
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Worcester & Malvern CS Open Show
11th Jan 2020
Judge: Mr Tan Nagrecha (Chandlimore)
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Manchester Championship Show
18th Jan 2020
Judge: Mrs Jill Stevens (Cobstoneway)
Thank you to the Committee for inviting me to judge at this level for the first time, and also to my very efficient ring steward who kept things running smoothly. I had a lovely day and felt it was a great honour and responsibility. I really appreciated each and every entry, and had some lovely exhibits to go over, the depth of quality in some classes meaning that some nice dogs went cardless. Coats were understandably at different stages, and although this has no bearing on the construction of the dog, a good coat does complete the picture of what is essentially a working terrier.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Oxford CS Open Show
1st Mar 2020
Judge: David Lee (Socksdown)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Crufts
8th Mar 2020
Judge: Mr Simon Jackson (Clipstone)
Firstly, I would like to thank the Kennel Club for allowing me the honour of judging this Border Terrier Centenary year. I also thank my excellent stewards for keeping me on track and to everybody who gave me such a fantastic entry, both in numbers and quality across all classes. To be blunt, I don't think I have ever seen and enjoyed such a very high quality entry before. Unfortunately many good exhibits went home unrewarded. Several classes the placed exhibits could have all stood in first place. I really was splitting hairs. I can honestly say that I really enjoyed myself and hope everybody else did too. I'd also like to thank Joyce Martin and my son, Laurence Jackson, for the excellent photographs which has made the writing of this critique so much easier. I understand Laurence also live-streamed the CC's and BOB – technology far above me – but thanks!
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Placing Critique
Blue version of (1). Good otter head and keen expression. Level topline. Nice tail. Correct front. Good strength of loin. Easily spannable. Moved well.
Class Critique
Another really close class. Several good dogs unrewarded. Top three could change places.
Southern Counties Canine Association
3rd Jun 2022
Judge: Mrs Elizabeth Barrett (Howthwaite)
Thank you to the committee for inviting me to award my first set of CCs. Although my appointment was originally for 2020, it was worth the wait. Thank you to my stewards Doug and Sue for keeping me in line and the ring running smoothly. And most of all, thank you to all of the exhibitors for your entries and for allowing me to go over your dogs. I also want to thank anyone who made unsporting comments, for doing so out of my earshot.
As I would expect, the entry was on the whole very pleasing. Thankfully, I didn’t have many exaggerations, such as ultra short muzzles or over-angulated hindquarters. Unfortunately though, good fronts, and in particular clean, well laid, shoulders and good front angulation, were few and far between. Movement, with both good reach and drive and accuracy was hard to find, so I did find myself forgiving the odd wayward front legs on dogs that otherwise had good construction and an easy ground covering stride. I would rather see a dog a little loose and covering the ground than one very accurate that can only take a three inch stride. All dogs were entire. There were only a couple of less than perfect bites and an ever so slightly kinked tail. Only a select few had a good short carroty tail, and some were very long, something we need to look out for. A few, including some bitches, were big in the rib and far too heavy to pick up and quite a number had very little undercoat and thin pelts. I looked for good construction and movement, balance and no exaggeration. I found several dogs that I would happily award CCs to on another day and had the privilege of having to really nitpick, especially in the dog challenge.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Chepstow & DCS Open Show
19th Jun 2022
Judge: Alison Hinsley (Tigerbull)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Chepstow & DCS Open Show
17th Jun 2023
Judge: Gael Morrison
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
Salisbury & South Wilts CS Open Show
27th Aug 2023
Judge: Richard Gunn (Katanga)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Space Invader
