Show Placings
Ladies Kennel Association
11th Dec 2021
Judge: Mrs Beverley Barber (Alcumlow)
Thank you to everyone who entered their dogs for me to judge. I was pleased with my entry and very pleased that LKA took place in light of the current Covid19 situation. I must admit it was very challenging to judge properly whilst wearing a facemask all day in this indoor venue! I was very pleased with my principle winners. Some of the younger classes were not so good maybe with maturity the exhibits will probably change places many times. My principle of judging is always good sound movement, capable of following a horse, this requires good conformation. A well laid shoulder and a properly angulated rear allows a good free stride . Some dogs were too narrow and so swinging their fronts from side to side, and some were great standing but fell apart on the move, running downhill or rear out of line with front were common faults. Heads were very varied, some very exaggerated or with untypical expression. Bites were mostly okay although I did find misaligned jaws and some had small or uneven sized teeth. Coats were hit and miss but pelts were mostly good and all were spannable, although some were round in rib. But remember you always take the best dog home.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Never A Dull Moment
Placing Critique
Handsome youngster. Narrow good coat and pelt. Pleasing head. Moved okay
Totnes & District Canine Society
19th Dec 2021
Judge: Mr A Dredge (Alcavona)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG4, Earthtaw Never A Dull Moment
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Never A Dull Moment
Manchester Championship Show
20th Jan 2022
Judge: Mr Stuart Plane
What a weekend it proved to be for Border Terriers
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Never A Dull Moment
Placing Critique
A well grown grizzle of good type, in super coat and condition with a loose pelt, good over the neck and shoulder, spannable ribs, appealing head and eye
Newton Abbot & South Devon CS Open Show
29th Jan 2022
Judge: Mrs Penny Sands (Krakenexis)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG2, Earthtaw Never A Dull Moment
Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Never A Dull Moment
Ilfracombe & DCS Open Show
12th Feb 2022
Judge: Carolyn Fry (Bedaslea)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Earthtaw Never A Dull Moment
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG2, Earthtaw Never A Dull Moment
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Never A Dull Moment
Terrier Club of Devon & Cornwall Open Show
20th Feb 2022
Judge: Tracey Anscombe (Orangebox)
Thank you to the committee for the invitation to judge at your show and to the Southern Border Terrier Club for their support of the classes. I thoroughly enjoyed my day, there was a friendly ringside atmosphere and lovely exhibits to judge. I could span all the exhibits and found no mouth faults or kinked tails.
Puppy /
Third Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Never A Dull Moment
Torquay & DCS Open Show
26th Feb 2022
Judge: Jen Bowden (Chellowside)
Best Puppy
Name at show: Earthtaw Never A Dull Moment
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Never A Dull Moment
The Southern Border Terrier Club Limited Show
6th Mar 2022
Judge: Mandy Holmes (Bimandi)
Firstly I would like to thank The Southern Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge and for their hospitality on the day. Also many thanks to everyone that gave me the privilege of going over their dogs and congratulation to all my winners.
All males were entire. All tails straight. One or two untidy mouths but nothing to be classed as a fault.
Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Never A Dull Moment
Placing Critique
8 months Lacking coat today, thick loose pelt. Masculine head. Straight front with good angles front and rear and good width
Crufts
11th Mar 2022
Judge: Mrs. Margaret Curtis (Matamba)
Crufts has always been a memorable experience for me, from sitting ringside to winning top honours in this breed, and to retire from judging with my last appointment being Crufts was a special occasion. Many thanks to all the exhibitors for the entry of 233 dogs making 257 entries with 28 absentees.
It was a long day and with only one steward for almost all of the classes my sincere thanks must go to Robyn Burnett. Plus a special thanks to Judy Carr for stepping in to help Robyn in those last big classes to help us finish just in time to get the BOB to the Group. Also to Joyce Martin the photographer who worked hard throughout the day to get those special pictures, thank you. I enjoyed my day judging but found some of the classes quite challenging.
I was pleased with the lineup and my principal winners, but a little disappointed with what I was finding when the dogs came to the table. The standard reads “Head like that of an otter moderately broad in skull and small ears dropping close to cheek” but some were so untypical of our breed with narrow skulls, weak jaws and small teeth, with ears that were too big and standing away from the cheek.
In every class there were some that just could not be spanned - being too deep in the chest and strong in the rib. Movement was better behind than in front. Finding dogs with a short upper arm, this not only restricts the movement but when standing almost gives a Fox Terrier type front which I was seeing, to start accepting these deviations as acceptable would be a sad day for our breed as we know it.
General condition of the dogs was good, jackets came in all stages mostly acceptable with some good thick pelts. One problem I found today was the baiting of dogs on the table. In some cases it made it hard going for dogs and judge - no need to top and tail and bait all at the same time - personally I just needed the dogs to stand still.
Puppy - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Earthtaw Never A Dull Moment
WELKS
25th Apr 2022
Judge: Mr S A Mcpherson (Brumberhill))
Thank you to the WELKS committee for the invitation to judge their show and to my stewards, who did a sterling job, keeping everything moving, to get through the entry.
Wasn’t sure what to expect, being on a Monday, in the current financial climate, so was delighted to receive an entry of 126 dogs, making 181 entries, topping the Terrier Group, by quite a margin. Thank you to those exhibitors, for bringing their dogs, and wanting my opinion. There were very few I’d actually judged before, having last judged at Blackpool ’19.
We were blessed with a lovely sunny day, and a huge double sized ring, giving everyone full chance to show their dogs to full advantage.
I felt it was a high quality entry, especially the bitches, where, I felt, my final bitch challenge line up was one of the best I’ve judged. There were a number of bitches, both there, and in the placings, I have no doubt will gain their crowns, given a fair chance.
Main points of concern, as last time I judged, at Blackpool ’19, are still deep stops, with a rounder eye, giving an untypical expression. A few, with this problem, also had tighter, untidy bites, as they were very short in muzzle.
A few knobbly tails, some too long, carried high, but most were ok and well carried.
On the whole, I thought movement had improved, although still a few high steppers, due to incorrect shoulder and upper arm. Toplines were good, on most. Presentation, on the whole, was good, as most were in good coat, or evidence of texture.
Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Never A Dull Moment
Placing Critique
Grizzle and tan. 10 ½ months. Similar comments apply, as the first. Like him, doesn’t want to grow on. Good head and expression. Good front and feet. Super coat. Sound, free mover
Oakhampton & DCS Open Show
30th Apr 2022
Judge: Gareth Thomas
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG2, Earthtaw Never A Dull Moment
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Never A Dull Moment
Marlborough & DCS Open Show
2nd May 2022
Judge: Mr Ken Andrews (South Wales)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG2, Earthtaw Never A Dull Moment
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Never A Dull Moment
National Dog Show
6th May 2022
Judge: Mrs Margaret Sneddon (Kersfell)
Thank you to the Committee for the invitation to judge at this show; I had received an invitation to judge the breed here in 2007 but was unable to accept due to a previous appointment so was very pleased to be offered the opportunity again. Thanks to my stewards for all their hard work during the day and also to the exhibitors for entering some lovely Border Terriers. There were some wonderful quality exhibits but I was particularly pleased with my line-up of unbeaten bitches with 4 or 5 in contention for the top honours, a very difficult but enjoyable decision.
It is 50 years since I won my first CC in the breed and at that time it was emphasised to novices by the experienced exhibitors that the most important part of the breed standard was the first line “essentially a working terrier” and I have always had this at the forefront in my mind when judging the breed. Not, does it work, but could it do so; meaning could it follow a horse and go to ground when needed; also could it get out again.
Puppy - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Earthtaw Never A Dull Moment
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
6th May 2022
Judge: Mr R Wright (Borderexpress)
I would like to thank the Officers and Committee of The Midland Border Terrier Club for the invite to judge the Open Show held in conjunction with The Birmingham National. The hospitality showed by both clubs on the day was tremendous plus the wonderful gift received with many thanks – I will remember my first club show appointment for a long time.
I could not of been more pleased with my entry on the day so a big thank you for all of the exhibitors that gave me the opportunity to go over their dogs and the quality presented. Junior Bitch, Limit Bitch and Limit Dog classes were of real quality and on another day placings could of easily been switched. That aside I was really pleased with my Bitch/Dog line ups having some real quality to pick my main winners from.
Also a special mention to my two stewards Sharon and La for keeping my classes going and to Bev who co-ordinated between the two rings whilst the judging was going on.
It was nice having the opportunity to see Terrier Group at the Birmingham National at the end of the day and see my Best Dog go on to represent the Border Terrier by getting short listed in a really big group, he had his 3 CC today and I was delighted to see he has become a Champion in his own right.
Puppy - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Earthtaw Never A Dull Moment
Yeovil & District Canine Society Open Show
14th May 2022
Judge: Mrs Sue Spafford (Dassett)
I would like to thank the officers and committee for offering me my first appointment.
The weather was kind to us and there was a friendly atmosphere. I was lucky to have some lovely dogs to go over, however several were unsettled and distracted on the move making it difficult to assess movement. I was pleased with my winners and really enjoyed the day.
Best Puppy
Name at show: Earthtaw Never A Dull Moment
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Never A Dull Moment
Placing Critique
11 month old dog. Up to size, good head and expression., in good coat with loose pelt. Good top line and tail set.
Taunton & DCS Open Show
18th Jun 2022
Judge: Leannie Marshallsay (Fergustaff)
Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Never A Dull Moment
Minehead & DCS Open Show
27th Jul 2022
Judge: Mrs C E Sansom (Tarkaswell)
I would like to thank the officers and committee of Minehead & District Canine Society for the invitation to judge at their open show, held in conjunction with the Dunster Country Fair. My steward Vicky Prince, was a great help and kept the ring running smoothly. Thank you to the exhibitors for a lovely entry and for accepting my decisions in a sporting manner.
I had some quality borders to go over that were a privilege to judge, and as always, my decisions reflected my interpretation of the breed standard on the day. I was delighted with the winners that came forward for the challenge.
The weather was kind and not too hot, there was a friendly atmosphere and I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Never A Dull Moment
Placing Critique
This grizzle and tan dog had a masculine head with a keen expression and correct bite. Narrow throughout, his moderate reach of neck flowed into a level top line. His ribs were carried well back and not over sprung, leading to a strong loin and well set tail. Correct construction enabled him to move purposefully, with a good length of stride, covering the ground with ease. Rich grizzle and tan in colour, his harsh top coat was just coming through.
Wiveliscombe DCS Open Show
31st Jul 2022
Judge: Mr Anthony Allen (Allenie)
Graduate /
Reserve
Name at show: Earthtaw Never A Dull Moment
Paignton Championship Show
6th Aug 2022
Judge: Mr Graham Pickering (Picer)
It was an honour to be asked to judge at Paignton & District Fanciers Association. My thanks go to the officers and committee for their kind invitation to judge Border Terriers and their excellent hospitality. I had a lovely day at this well organised show and would like to also thank the stewards, Helen & Norma, for keeping me on track and in order. The weather was exceptionally hot and although I do like to judge outside, I am sure exhibitors, and their dogs were grateful for the shade and cool that being inside gave us.
Although I did not have a huge entry, I was fortunate to have some real quality dogs entered and had some very hard decisions to make, however, at the end of judging I was delighted with my winners. On the downside, I did find some mouths that were not as they should be and some dogs who were deep in chest and therefore difficult to span. However, the most disappointing element was the lack of detail that some exhibitors pay to feet. The standard states that feet should be ‘small with thick pads’, however, quite a few exhibits had untidy feet with long nails. Although this seems minor point, long hair around the feet detracts from the overall look of the Border Terrier.
I was disappointed that I could not stay to watch the group, but unfortunately, I had to leave due to other commitments. I was delighted that all my top winners were shortlisted in the group and very pleased that my Special Beginner winner went Group 1 and the Best Puppy winner went Group 3.
Junior - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Never A Dull Moment
Placing Critique
A slightly bigger dog with a good head and decent front. Still a little immature for body and muscle which I am sure will develop with age. Good rear movement. Coat just coming through.
Novice - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Never A Dull Moment
Placing Critique
Critique as 2nd in Junior Dog class.
Gillingham & Shaftesbury Agricultural Society - August Open Show
17th Aug 2022
Judge: Libby Tanton-Joy (Itsaso)
Firstly I would like to say thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge the border terriers at this lovely show. Secondly I would like to say thank you for those who entered under me, although only a small number to go over I was pleased with the overall quality.
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Never A Dull Moment
Placing Critique
14 month old grizzle dog who stood alone here today. Good head and expression with a correct scissor bite. Pleasing shoulder with a straight front which flowed into a well laid back rib. Strong rear with correct angulation. Present in harsh coat with a thick pelt. Up to size but spanable. Not so settled on the move today.
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 .
Yearling - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Never A Dull Moment
City of Birmingham Championship Show
3rd Sep 2022
Judge: Mrs K Newsome (Kighills)
I would like to thank the City of Birmingham committee for inviting me to judge the Border terriers today. It was a most enjoyable day and to top it off I had some quality dogs and bitches to go over. I would also like to thank the exhibitors for their entries and excepting my decisions.
The quality of borders were good and adhered to the breed standard. All mouths were good and all the dogs were entire. Heads on the whole were very good but some lacked a strong broad muzzle. The movement was good and many moved with drive. Many coats were harsh and thick and pelts were nice and loose. I would like to see some exhibitors pay a little attention to trimming the feet and nails.
It would also benefit a few exhibitors to take their young dogs to ring-craft more to socialise them. This would get them use to unfamiliar situations i.e. hands on the dog etc.
To my surprise my main winners Best Puppy Dog, 2nd Grad Bitch, Bitch CC & Bitch RCC were all related to the Glebeheath Kennels so well done to you.
Junior - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Never A Dull Moment
Graduate - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Earthtaw Never A Dull Moment
Exeter & County CS Open Show
17th Sep 2022
Judge: Mrs M Hughes
Puppy /
Third Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Never A Dull Moment
