Show Placings
Bath Championship Show
23rd May 2014
Judge: Mr S Plane
Thankyou to the exhibitors for giving me such a good entry for the first time awarding challenge certificates. Although we had a super sized ring with short grass and level surface, the weather prevented us from using the outer part in some classes. Most of the exhibits were undeterred by the rain and dampness
Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Withershins Zelda at Oatberry
Three Counties Championship Dog Show
7th Jun 2014
Judge: Mr D E Fryer (Irton)
Thanks to my two highly efficient stewards who, whilst never obtrusive, always had everything in the right place and ensured that I could get on with judging the dogs efficiently and smoothly.
A very pleasing entry, many classes had winning quality beyond the number of cards available. I found no missing teeth, no serious mouth faults, and all males were entire. Coats were variable; ranging from several in profuse double coat (not a problem if still of good weatherproof quality); to some who had only undercoat and a few who had adequate top coat but completely lacked undercoat (both incorrect and adversely affecting placings). There were a number of very smartly prepared and presented terriers on show; but however smart and showy a terrier may be, as 'essentially a working terrier' it must be 'capable of following a horse, combining activity with gameness' in order to be a BORDER Terrier. Too many exhibits were deficient in shoulder construction, front movement and drive.
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Withershins Zelda at Oatberry
Placing Critique
Taller red grizzle, wandering in front; nice topcoat, again short on undercoat
Class Critique
A variety of types and quality here
Southampton & District Canine Association
15th Jun 2014
Judge: Josephine Pinfold (Cyres)
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Withershins Zelda at Oatberry
Whitstable & DCS Open Show
22nd Jun 2014
Judge: Tim Ball (Kaitak)
Best Puppy
Name at show: Withershins Zelda at Oatberry
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Withershins Zelda at Oatberry
Windsor Championship Show
27th Jun 2014
Judge: Mr S Jackson (Clipstone)
Very sorry for the late publication of this report. Unfortunately the original was on a device that was stolen. It was an honour again to judge Windsor which is one of my personal favourite shows, and also my local!
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Withershins Zelda at Oatberry
Placing Critique
Nice type with pleasing expression. Moved soundly with purpose resulting from correct construction.
Paignton & DFA Championship Show
2nd Aug 2014
Judge: Mr T Johnston
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Withershins Zelda at Oatberry
Placing Critique
slightly larger cast but balanced & of good type, good bone & body condition, balanced head with well set ears, covered ground freely but preferred the drive of winner
City of Birmingham Championship Dog Show
30th Aug 2014
Judge: Dr Ron Wheatley
My thanks to the committee for their invitation to judge here, to my two very effective and helpful stewards Jane Keeves and Alan Tomlinson, and to the exhibitors for the large and interesting entry of many different types. Many of the classes had quality in depth, with many close decisions. Both line ups were pleasing with plenty of choice and close decisions for both cards. I found no kinky tails and one level mouth, most exhibits were of a good size, a few were too heavy and one undernourished, and many needed their nails trimming. Most moved well in the super sized ring that we were given.
Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Withershins Zelda at Oatberry
Class Critique
Good strong class in depth, close decisions
Gravesend and Medway Towns Canine Society
22nd Mar 2015
Judge: Derek Pearmain (Delandmar)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG4, Withershins Zelda at Oatberry
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Withershins Zelda at Oatberry
Windsor Championship Show
2nd Jul 2015
Judge: Mr M. Hollingsbee (Otterwood)
I thoroughly enjoyed my first judging experience at this level and thank the exhibitors for bringing their dogs of such good quality in front of me and accepting my decisions with good grace. In some of the classes there was only a hairs breadth between some exhibits and on another day the results would have been different. I like Borders that are narrow, strong and good movers. I do not consider coat to be a major factor except when differentiating between dogs of equal quality, As a Championship Show judge told me many years ago “bad coats can get better, many other faults cannot.”
I would also like to thank my stewards for keeping me in order.
Limit - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Withershins Zelda at Oatberry
Bournemouth CS
10th Aug 2015
Judge: Mrs Lynda Ward
I would like to thank the officers and committee for inviting me to judge, the stewards for unobtrusively keeping things running smoothly and the exhibitors for bringing their good dogs and accepting my decisions with grace. I was gratified to have only 3 absentees despite the awful weather forecast. The necessary inside ring, albeit slightly sloping and uneven, was a decent size giving each exhibit the opportunity to get into stride. Coats varied but there were many good textured topcoats over dense undercoats and on the whole pelts were thick. My worst issue was that some exhibits, despite being narrow and not fat, were very heavy and also a difficult span. Pads were generally thick but feet could be better trimmed as some that looked large and flat actually weren’t on examination. I look for shortish carrot-like tails and although some were thick at the base and tapering correctly they were overly long. I only found 2 with misplaced teeth and it was delighted to find most today had large well set white teeth in good scissor bite. In the past I’ve commented on lack of condition and poor muscle tone in hindquarters so was happy that all today’s entry was presented fit and in hard condition. Overall type was good, I was pleased with both line ups and the veteran classes were a particular treat
Limit - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Withershins Zelda at Oatberry
Southern Border Terrier Club Open Show
20th Sep 2015
Judge: Miss Felicity Freer (Felfree)
Many thanks to the committee & for all the exhibitors for making my appointment so enjoyable.
Limit - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Withershins Zelda at Oatberry
Ashford and Faversham DCS Open Show
28th Sep 2015
Judge: Vera Harcourt-Morris (Lenacourt)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: RBIS, TG1, Withershins Zelda at Oatberry
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Withershins Zelda at Oatberry
Beckenham Canine Association Open Show
4th Oct 2015
Judge: Dr I H Gabriel (Gaybryl)
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Withershins Zelda at Oatberry
Woolwich, Bexley & District Canine Association
20th Mar 2016
Judge: Mrs Sue Baxter (Mysulan)
Thank you to the officers and committee for the invitation to judge the borders at today's show. Your kind hospitality and excellent lunch was much appreciated .
Thanks must also go to David Hunt for his talents as ring steward , keeping the proceedings moving along smoothly and to the exhibitors who accepted my decisions in a sporting manner ...Most exhibits were well conditioned and presented , however there were a couple that would have benefited from some more attention to nail and foot tidying..
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Withershins Zelda at Oatberry
