Show Placings
The Scottish Kennel Club
25th Aug 2018
Judge: Mr. Ian Higham (Comberdown)
What a privilege it was to judge my breed again at the Scottish Kennel Club. I am very grateful for the invite.
I would really like to thank all of those who exhibited their dogs under me and for putting trust in my opinion and my integrity. I would also like to thank my very capable stewards Kate Scott and Lindsay O’Neill, who were very confident, efficient and jovial on the day.
My general findings were that the breed is showing a good in-depth quality. Movement is still a bit erratic here and there as one would expect, but I saw plenty of good borders on the day. However, I did notice that thickness of skin was not as evident as in the past and I honestly only found a few really good thick pelts. I found one dog had a very slight deformity near the very end of its tail. I had one or two level bites and one that obviously had recently had a tooth come out and its owner, very honestly, informed me of what had happened. None of these dogs were penalised in any way re mouths. Some exhibits were tallish but spannable, however, there were some that were two heavy in chest and had a rounder shape rib rather than the correct ‘v’ or heart shape.
As usual I was looking for borders that fulfilled the type points as laid out in our standard, combined with correct physical construction to be able to cover the ground well as they would have had to when our standard was written all those years ago.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
Darlington Championship Show
14th Sep 2018
Judge: Mr Chris Wallace (Hobholt)
My thanks to Darlington Dog Show Society for the opportunity to judge my first Championship Show and to the exhibitors for bringing your Borders’. My stewards John and Carol were very helpful and kept the ring well organised. Despite feeling somewhat nervous before judging started I thoroughly enjoyed the day and thank the exhibitors for accepting my decisions.
Our standard mentions moderate 4 times in its current form, it also provides guidance on size (weight) and body (spanning). I mention these points as there were a surprising number of Borders’ that were impossible to span, were too deep in chest, big, heavy and exaggerated in a number of areas. Movement became a key criteria when placing my Borders along with being moderate and not exaggerated. A lot of Borders were “Knitting” in front movement or flicking their wrists outwards, probably best described as erratic compared to the Borders that moved well. Mouths were good overall, one chipped tooth which was of no consequence. Coats and pelts were excellent overall, and the dogs were complete.
Overall, we have a number of promising youngsters coming through and it’s unfortunate judges only have two “tickets” to hand out.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
Terrier Club of Scotland Open Show
14th Oct 2018
Judge: Mr David Robbins (Chenting)
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
Lancashire Sporting Terrier Open Show
1st Dec 2018
Judge: Mrs Alison Matthews (Tojamatt)
My thanks to the committee for the appointment to judge here and huge thanks to my stewards Julie North, the lovely Lucy and Rose being super efficient and helpful.
Huge thanks to everyone that entered today giving an entry of great quality.
My B.O.B. is a bitch I have long admired but never had the good fortune to go over.
The winner of open being from the same kennel, I can say what pleasure it was to see them both today. Giving me a very hard decision between them. The second point I must make is that this is a kennel built by judicious breeding and to have the quality they have throughout has to be applauded.
Huge congratulations to Debbie Lorraine getting BEST PUP IN SHOW with the lovely Daisy.
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
Placing Critique
Blue and tan Puppy bitch who I think if settled would have walked very well.
Muzzle slightly longer than winner and longer in body. Nice set of teeth and another with nice narrow shoulders into flat ribs carried well back with good angulation.
Spennymoor & DCS Open Show
28th Dec 2018
Judge: Mrs V Atkinson (Raedwulf)
Thank you to Mrs Claire Reed and the committee for inviting me to judge this show and to my very able stewards who ran the ring with great efficiency. The wonderful hospitality and very warm welcome extended to me by the club and exhibitors gave this show a great atmosphere.
I had an excellent entry of Border Terriers who, on the whole, were in good condition with only a couple of level bites and no kinked tails. Coats were in various stages but coats come and go so, as long as there was evidence of coat coming through, I did not penalise. On the day, my final line up consisted entirely of bitches, which reflected the number of quality bitches we have in the breed at present.
It was a long day for all as we were scheduled after several other breeds but the dogs, including the puppies, took it all in their stride. I was very happy to see my BPIB go on to will PG1 and my BOB be awarded TG2 with TG1 going to the dog who eventually won BIS.
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
Placing Critique
Lovely blue & tan 10 months old confident puppy bitch. Lovely otter head, short stop with slightly longer muzzle than 1 and correct scissor bite. Very easy to span with well laid back rib and lovely top line leading to correct tail set, good coat and lovely pelt. This puppy just didn’t quite have the movement 1st. `
The Scottish Border Terrier Club Limited Show
27th Jan 2019
Judge: Mr P Lothian (Lairhope)
I would like to thank the Scottish Border Terrier Cub for inviting me to judge their 2019 Limited Show and to Exhibitors for allowing me to go over their dogs. I really enjoyed my day. Thank you also to the Committee for the excellent hospitality. Many thanks...
Junior - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
Cumberland Canine Association Open Show
3rd Feb 2019
Judge: Debbie Lorraine (Raleniro)
I would like to thank the Society for inviting me to judge at this show and for their hospitality, and also my Steward who kept things moving smoothly. Thank you to the exhibitors who entered under me. As to be expected at this time of year, coats were at various stages. All dogs were entire.
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG3, Hightarn Nighthawk
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
Placing Critique
11 months blue and tan bitch. Feminine head with sweet expression, not quite the strength of muzzle of 1. Correct bite. Narrow throughout with straight front and easily spanned. Excellent pelt with thick undercoat and harsh jacket with correct ticking. Good hind angulation, moved soundly. Just preferred overall picture of 1. BPIB
The Border Terrier Club Open Show
23rd Feb 2019
Judge: Ms Tina Jones (Otterholme)
May I take the opportunity to thank the Club and its members for inviting me to judge at this show, and for the super warm hospitality I received. Special thanks to my ring stewards Carolyn Richardson and Janice Johnson, for being so efficient and keeping me on track.
I would like to say a huge thank you to the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to go over their dogs, this was a real honour and I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
A few observations from the day, I felt rear movement on the whole was good but a few lacked the drive that I looked for, whilst in others it was their elevated front action that indicates an upper arm that is shorter than ideal. Today I saw too many that were far too wide in front, lacking the narrowness to go to ground. I like to see feet that are tight with a good thick pad so vital in an earth dog, many were lacking in this important trait.
Heads which are such a defining aspect of this breed, varied greatly, I found some too exaggerated and coarse for my liking, whilst others were narrow and somewhat snipey in muzzle, neither are correct.
Today I found coats at all stages, perhaps a sign that Crufts was not far around the corner, so perhaps not the best month to find a thick double jacket, so I found myself forgiving a lack of coat if the construction and balance I look for was there.
I found temperaments superb, dentition all good and all dogs entire. I felt the depth of quality was in the bitches, and in some classes I was spoilt for choice. Both puppy bitch classes were high in quality, and I look forward to seeing how they mature.
I am always mindful to judge fit for function, and I was happy that my winners fitted that bill.
Junior - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
Placing Critique
pleasing and narrow throughout, appealed for type, possessing a thick and ample pelt on this b&t which had ticking throughout. Narrow in front with enough upper arm, stands on super tight feet with thick pads, very typical in head with good expression, I would prefer slightly more strength to her muzzle, but overall a pleasing picture.
National Dog Show
11th May 2019
Judge: Mrs Anne Heathcote (Saxheath)
I would like to thank the Society for giving me the opportunity to judge our breed for the first time at their 160th Anniversary show and for their hospitality. I was able to complete the judging in good time thanks to my two excellent Stewards Steph and Alan.
The quality of the entry was pleasing overall but one or two could have benefited from tidying , it is a show and you owe it to your dog to present them well , and I was unable to span a few . However , my main winners were for me the correct size and in some of the classes the decisions were very close.
Thank you for accepting my decisions so gracefully.
Junior - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
Placing Critique
A rangy b/t who was well put together , similar to 1. She too had a tight short jacket and although sound couldn’t match the movement of 1.
The Scottish Kennel Club
18th May 2019
Judge: Mrs Marylynne Winder (Appleside)
My thanks to the Scottish Kennel Club for giving me the opportunity to judge at this years Championship show, and the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to go over their dogs. A special thanks to my hard working ring stewards.
Junior - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
The Scottish Border Terrier Club Open Show
2nd Jun 2019
Judge: Mr Jem Thomas (Daluce)
I would like to thank the club and committee for inviting me to judge their show. My ring steward on the day Lesley Roberts kept things flowing wonderfully for us all. I must pass my complements to the chef. Lunch and hospitality on the day was fantastic. All of this and some very nice dogs to go over on the day. Thank you all very much for a wonderful day.
Junior - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
Novice - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
Placing Critique
Blue and tan. Typical in head, although a little heavy in ear. Lovely narrow straight font. Up on the leg. Moved well with long reaching strides
The Northern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
13th Jul 2019
Judge: Mrs Laura Illingworth (Thorneyhurst)
A big thanks to The Northern Border Terrier Club for there invitation to judge their club show, my first club open show was for the Northern many years ago, and the friendliness and hospitality has not changed. Thank you to the exhibitors for such a good entry and great atmosphere around the ring, and most especially to my two capable stewards Carolyn and Graham Richardson for keeping every thing flowing, and not putting a foot wrong all day. The quality of exhibits was second to none and many good dogs had to go home without a card, teeth were excellent and not one kinked tail or missing testicle all day, nice to see so many of the borders looked capable of doing a days work.
Novice - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
Placing Critique
Nice head and eye, up on leg, moves well
Special Beginners - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
Annandale Canine Society Open Show
14th Jul 2019
Judge: Mr Lee Reynolds (Etterbern)
Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
The Scottish Kennel Club
25th Aug 2019
Judge: Mr Richard Allen (Penparc)
Yearling - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
Driffield Championship Show
21st Sep 2019
Judge: Mr David Shields (Wilholme)
Yearling - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Championship Show
22nd Sep 2019
Judge: Mr A Horner (Stineval)
May I take the opportunity to thank the Club and its members for inviting me to judge at this show, and for the super warm hospitality I received. Special thanks to my ring stewards Carolyn Richardson and Julie North, for being efficient and keeping me on track.
I found no bad mouths and as always in our breed, coats at various stages. Lots of spannable dogs and bitches which I like.
I would like to say a huge thank you to the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to go over their dogs, this was a real honour and I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
Yearling - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
Placing Critique
(B/t) narrow throughout, possessing a thick and ample pelt on this b&t which had ample ticking. Narrow in front with good bone, standing on super tight feet with thick pads, very typical in head with good expression.
Special Beginners - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
The Terrier Club of Scotland Open Show
13th Oct 2019
Judge: Mrs. Carolyn Richardson (Staynorwood)
Post Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
The Border Terrier Club Open Show
19th Oct 2019
Judge: Miss Katie Hamilton (Cromlechs)
Firstly I would like to thank The Border Terrier Club for giving me the honour of judging the open show at Low Hesket, with this show and venue being very memorable from a young age I was delighted and privileged to accept the invitation to judge the show. A huge thank you goes to my two stewards on the day who kept my ring moving smoothly, also appreciation goes to the club as a whole for the great hospitality shown. The standard of the exhibits on the day was overall pleasing with quality of bitches slightly outweighing the dogs, many thanks to all exhibitors for giving me the chance to go over their dogs and making my day such a pleasure.
Special Beginners - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
The Scottish Border Terrier Club Championship Show
9th Nov 2019
Judge: Mrs J Johnson (Ratcheugh)
Firstly my thanks to the Scottish Border Terrier Club for giving me the opportunities to judge their Championship show, the committee for their hospitality and my stewards for keeping me on track. My thanks also to Joyce Martin for giving me memories of the day.
Secondly my appreciation to all exhibitors some who had travelled many miles on a very cold and frosty morning, it was a privilege to go over your dogs and thank you for accepting my decisions.
I was extremely pleased with my main winners, it’s very pleasing to have a class of borders and find one which ticks all your boxes.
Some puppies were in my opinion are too big and some I found difficult to span. I also prefer if handlers allowed the puppy to walk loosely and not strung up, this throws the front movement.
Yearling - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
Placing Critique
nicely bodied bitch with no exaggerations shown in the best of coats, super head and expression, narrow throughout, easily spanned, level topline, sound mover.
Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
Placing Critique
(2nd YB)
Penrith & DCS Open Show
1st Dec 2019
Judge: Mr David Mitchell (Paleside)
Yearling /
First Place
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
The Scottish Border Terrier Club Limited Show
26th Jan 2020
Judge: Mrs J Carr (Wreighaugh)
I’d like to thank the Committee for their invitation to judge this show. As always it was very well organised and there was a very hospitable welcome. Thanks to my steward who kept things moving along. Thank you also to the exhibitors for the excellent entry and, despite a few absentees, I had some lovely Borders to go over. Coats were very varied; mouths were good and there were no kinked tails. Thank you to all the exhibitors and spectators who came and supported the show and created such a good atmosphere.
Yearling - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
Cumberland CA Open Show
2nd Feb 2020
Judge: Darren Pearson (Winoski)
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
The Northern Border Terrier Club Open Show
17th Jul 2021
Judge: Mrs Margaret Davies (Glenorchy)
My grateful thanks to the Club for inviting me to judge their July Open Show. I had a lovely day. I'd like to thank the exhibitors for a super entry
Also thanks to my very capable Steward, Allen Horner, who kept everything on track, Valerie Atkinson for a lovely lunch and to the club for their hospitality. The show was well organised considering the difficulties with Covid restrictions. I had difficulty in spanning quite a few exhibits and I was surprised to see a lot of small teeth. Also there were a lot of exhibits who could have do with their nails trimming. All dogs were entire and there were no kinky tails.
Limit - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
The Scottish Border Terrier Club Members Limited Show
30th Jan 2022
Judge: Mrs C E Sansom (Tarkaswell)
I would like to thank the committee and members of the Scottish Border Terrier Club for the invitation to judge at this very friendly and well organised club show. My steward Pete Appleby was a great help, keeping things moving smoothly, and I am most grateful to the exhibitors for giving me such a lovely entry.
Open - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
Liverpool Terrier Club Open Show
20th Feb 2022
Judge: Mrs Julie North (Northborders)
I would like the Committee for the invite to judge the Border Terriers, my first appointment back after the Covid break, I thoroughly enjoyed myself too
I thank the exhibitors for my entry and allowing me to go over their lovely dogs , a shame a few were missing but the weather had not been kind
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
Placing Critique
4 year old Blue and Tan Bitch Very attractive girl sporting and new tight jacket with a super pelt and thick carrot tail, nice head and good bite , great length neck of nice into a well laid shoulder , ribs going well back and easily spanned, moved around the ring soundly RBOB
The Border Terrier Club Open Show
26th Feb 2022
Judge: Anna Duxbury (Ridgebow)
I would sincerely like to thank the Officers and Committee for inviting me to judge at this lovely well run show and for their kind hospitality on the day. Also for the lovely gifts received from the Club.
Many thanks also to my two stewards Judy and Marina, who were a great help and kept things running very smoothly.
I was extremely flattered by the wonderful entry and would like to thank each and every exhibitor for kindly allowing me to go over their dogs, and for their sportsmanship when accepting my decisions.
Coats, as always were very varied at this time of year, and some had to pay the penalty for not having enough topcoat. Nearly all dogs were spannable, all males were entire and dentition was good overall. I found I had some difficult decisions to make, and I was sorry I could not give more places.
Open - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
Whitehaven & District Canine Association Open Show
20th Mar 2022
Judge: Mrs Sue Baxter (Mysulan/Sulan)
My thanks must go to the hard working committee for the kind invitation to judge
Border Terriers at this show. The welcome was warm and the hospitality on the day
was excellent.
There was a lovely entry and my gratitude goes to the exhibitors for their support ,also
the sporting manner in which my decisions were taken.
My general observations were as follows, bites mostly correct , males appeared intact ,
no tail kinks but what I did find was a few dogs quite broad chested and rather wide at
the front, rears were less of a problem .As breeders we must remember that
narrowness throughout is not only desired but needed if Borders are to be capable of
doing the job that they were bred for.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
Placing Critique
4 years old B&T . Shown in a marvelous jacket. Topline and tailset good. Lovely profile on the move and standing.Angles fore and aft were good. Ribbed well back , loin strong … just preferred the shoulder on my first place.
Carluke & District CS Open Show
28th May 2022
Judge: Miss Katie Hamilton (Cromlechs)
Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
Lancashire Sporting Terrier Club Open Show
4th Jun 2022
Judge: Dr. Annika Vanje (O’Rowanne) (Sweden)
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
The Scottish Border Terrier Club Open Show
5th Jun 2022
Judge: Mrs Norma Ellis (Normbar)
I’d like the thank the Committee and the Exhibitors for making this a most pleasurable show to Judge. Good sportsmanship prevailed and some good dogs to go over. Thankyou to the Ladies in the kitchen who looked after me making sure we were supplied with excellent food and plenty of it …
Limit - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
Border Union Championship Show
19th Jun 2022
Judge: Mrs Jayne Alpe (Pipruda)
First of all I would like to thank the committee for the appointment, the exhibitors for their entry and my stewards for keeping my ring controlled which enabled me to finish judging well in time for the groups. Judy you can steward for me anytime thank you. I was thrilled that my BOB not only won the Terrier Group but went on to Best in Show, my BPIB was placed in the Puppy Group as was my BV in the Veteran Group. Due to COVID this is my first appointment since 2017 and I am pleased to say that I can see a vast improvement in movement since then but overall the quality in bitches was far superior to the dogs, I have large hands and spannability was in the minority in most dog classes. In the standard it says Essentially a Working Terrier, many would be unable to get down a hole let alone get out again!
Limit - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
Blackpool & District Canine Society
26th Jun 2022
Judge: Mrs Trak Fryer (Irton)
Thanks to the exhibitors for a lovely entry, much appreciated in these difficult times. Thanks also to my stewards who not only kept the ring moving well but proved very adept at fielding judging slips, ring cards and prize cards and miscellaneous other bits and pieces flying across the ring in a very blustery wind. I thought it would be better to judge outside, the wind did upset a few dogs and those with a lot of coat were truly blown. The Border is essentially a working terrier that should combine activity with gameness – I thought that worth repeating since some seem to have forgotten it! I managed to find good heads but in general they were not strong, the head and jaw is not a cosmetic addition but an essential part of the terrier’s make up. Feet and pelts were OK but very few could be regarded as really good, again they are an essential feature required for the work the dog was bred for. Coats were all over the place very few being presented in a good sharp deep coat, however most were acceptable.
Movement remains a problem, there were feet flicking out, plaiting in front, bouncing up and down or rocking on the front – all problems with shoulder construction. The best move with that lovely unfussy ground covering drive that is so typical of the breed.
I was surprised to find several exhibits with level bites, I know the standard allows for this but it is undesirable, particularly in young dogs.
Having said all that I did find a good number of excellent very typical dogs, Limit & Open classes in both sexes were excellent and there were some promising puppies coming along.
Graduate - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
Annandale CS Open Show
17th Jul 2022
Judge: Mrs Lesley Roberts (Mindlen)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Hightarn Nighthawk
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
Placing Critique
Feminine head neat ear straight front good feet nice length of back good topline and tail spans easily. In great coat move best here today BOB GROUP 2
Carlisle & District Canine Society Open Show
31st Jul 2022
Judge: Dr Margaret Armstrong (Ploughdown)
I’d like to offer my thanks to Carlisle and District Canine Society for asking me to judge Borders on the day and to the committee of the Border Terrier Club for proposing me for the appointment. It was a very bright, sunny day so being inside the arena gave the exhibitors and the exhibits some relief from the heat. Although generally Borders prefer the open air and often give of their best outside. I’d like to offer my appreciation to my steward on the day for his efficient and effective management of the classes; he was super. My thanks also go to the exhibitors who entered their dogs and were so pleasant and sporting in accepting my placings. My decisions were based on how I saw the dogs on the day and some decisions were very close.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
Placing Critique
Smart blue and tan bitch. Very well balanced in outline. Her body lines set off by a typical head with broad skull, short foreface, dark eye and neat ears. Narrow front. Pleasing length of neck into well angulated shoulders. Good length and shape of rib, lending her a nice underline. Harsh double jacket and thick pelt. Spanned with ease. Good bend of stifle, moving in profile with drive. Rear movement fine but lost out to 1 as she lost concentration in her front movement in the challenge.
Cartmel AS Open Show
3rd Aug 2022
Judge: Mr R Mann (Lynsett)
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
Placing Critique
4 yr old bitch with a good head well set on neck of good length. Firm topline & well set tail. Well laid shoulders & good angulation all through. Spannable with a thick pelt & coarse coat texture. Moved well.
Lancaster & DCS Open Show
20th Aug 2022
Judge: Carol Dunford (Quixol)
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
Morecambe & Heysham CA Open Show
21st Aug 2022
Judge: Mr Gareth Thomas (Gazstaff)
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
Driffield Championship Dog Show
26th Aug 2022
Judge: Mrs Anne Heathcote (Saxheath)
I would like to thank you all for allowing me to go over your dogs and also our Stewards John and Marvin for keeping everything running smoothly enabling me to finish in good time .
I have to say that I found movement in a number of classes worrying . Although most dogs looked ok in profile when viewed from the front and rear there were too many moving closely and a few flicking wrists . This was reflected in my placings with the soundest being placed highest .
Mouths were good with just one level bite but there were both dogs and bitches which I could not span . Coats were , on the whole , pretty good .
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
The Scottish Kennel Club (October Show)
1st Oct 2022
Judge: Mr G Richardson
I would like to thank the Scottish Kennel Club for offering me the chance to award C.Cs for the first time, thanks to their hospitality i had a very enjoyable experience . Thank you to the exhibitors for accepting my decisions in a sporting manner . Also thank you to my very efficient Steward on the day Judy Carr , with her experience she kept the day flowing excellently. Overall I was very pleased with the dogs placed on the day, generally there was a better quality bitch entry compared to dogs. Movement and wide fronts was an issue with some exhibits but generally ok. I was happy to see my B.P, take Puppy Group 2 and B.S.B.I.B. take S.B. Group 1 .
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
Paisley & DCS Open Show
8th Oct 2022
Judge: Mr Roger Mann (Lynsett / Valger)
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
Placing Critique
4yr old blue & tan bitch with a good feminine head. Good reach of neck, level topline. Easily spanned with a good coat texture & thick pelt. Tail well set & carried correctly. Moved OK.
Penrith & DCS Open Show
18th Dec 2022
Judge: Gillian Knight (Talanors)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
The Scottish Border Terrier Club Members Limited Show
28th Jan 2024
Judge: Mr. P. Appleby (Hollexby)
Firstly I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge this show, it was an honour and a privilege, secondly thank you to the exhibitors for entering a lovely selection of dogs for me to go over, and lastly but not leastly to my Stewards, Liz Barret and Val Mason for keeping me right.
Reserve Best Bitch
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
Reserve Best In Show
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
Placing Critique
5 year old blue and tan, lovely well balanced silhouette with good neck and head tail set correct, good tight coat easily spanned, , moved out smartly with good drive
Cumberland CA Open Show
4th Feb 2024
Judge: Mr Keith Derry (Vistca)
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
The Border Terrier Club Open Show
24th Feb 2024
Judge: Libby Tanton-Joy (Itsaso)
Thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge their open show held at Jedburgh, the home of the border terrier. It was a great privilege, and I had some amazing dogs present who are a credit to their owners, thank you for bringing them.
Thank you to my stewards for organising the rings so smoothly and keeping me on track so we finished at a reasonable time. The hospitality was second to none and I would like to thank the whole committee for this.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
Whitehaven & District Canine Association Open Show
17th Mar 2024
Judge: Mrs Sue Spafford (Dassett)
Firstly, I would like to thank the organisers of the show for the warm welcome and hospitality. Also, The Border Terrier Club for supporting the entry.
On the day I was presented with some nice exhibits, I also found one bad mouth and not the best of movements on some. I found my winners based on size, type and movement.
Open - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
Placing Critique
Blue & tan, nice feminine head, narrow and spannable, well presented in good coat, moved with drive around the ring.
The Scottish Border Terrier Club Championship Show
9th Nov 2024
Judge: Mr A Horner (Stineval)
I would like to thank SCBTC and committee for the privilege of judging this years Championship show and thank my very capable steward Euan Castell for keeping the ring flowing and the exhibitors for their lovely entry. There were some really nice dogs for me to go over. But I must say that looking at them in general heads are starting to stray away from that of the border terrier, the other thing that I think needs addressing is the general cleanliness of their exhibits. I found three suspect mouths and two kinked tails . thank you one and all for an enjoyable day,
Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
Placing Critique
B/tan typical border with keen expression, nice neck good shoulders placment and narrow throughout with nice topline and carrot tail
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Hightarn Nighthawk
