Show Placings
St. Andrews, Cupar & District Canine Society Open Show
4th Jun 2022
Judge: Mark Atkinson (Raedwulf)
I would like to start with thanks to the St. Andrews, Cupar & District Canine Society committee inviting me to judge and for a well run show and excellent hospitality. Thanks also to my stewards for the smooth running of the ring.
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Upend Country Lad
Placing Critique
6 month old grizzle dog. Raw puppy, correct scissor bite, thinner pelt than 1. ok top line, spannable. Correct bite and ear placement. Correct tail placement but heavy in tail. Feet ok and slightly shorter in the leg and preferred the movement and size of 1. Plenty of time for this young pup to develop.
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 …
Best Puppy - Dog
Name at show: Upend Country Lad
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Upend Country Lad
Placing Critique
Promising youngster with pleasing head. Ribs of good shape, good topline and well set on tail good pelt and harsh coat, moved out well - Best puppy Dog
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!
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Upend Country Lad
Placing Critique
Very mature puppy with strong head. Moved so well for age, well made and balanced just hope he doesn’t grow too much more.
Darlington Championship Dog Show
17th Sep 2022
Judge: Miss Tracey Peacock (Ragatam)
Firstly, I would like to thank the committee for their invitation to judge Border Terriers. Huge thanks to my two efficient stewards Laura Jordan-Smith and Julie North who kept me on track and finally the exhibitors for a super entry. Movement in general was better at the rear than in front as there were too many swinging fronts, wide movement and toeing in. There was a good selection of quality dogs and bitches for me to choose from and I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Upend Country Lad At Jacraila
Placing Critique
g/t with strong masculine head, good bite and well set ears. Just right for bone Straight front leading into well laid shoulders, excellent coat and pelt, racy outline and good movement.
Paisley & DCS Open Show
8th Oct 2022
Judge: Mr Roger Mann (Lynsett / Valger)
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Upend Country Lad At Jacraila
Placing Critique
10 mth grizzle dog. Masculine head with correct bite, well set on neck of good length. Level topline with correct tailset. Good rear angulation. Spannable , decent coat & pelt. Moved well. BP
The Border Terrier Club Open Show
15th Oct 2022
Judge: Ms Julie Green (Breckgreen/Stowthorney)
I would like to thank the officers and committee for asking me to judge The Border Terrier Club Open Show at Low Hesket and big thank you for my lovely judge’s gifts. I would also like to thank my two stewards for the day, Judy Carr and Marina Flemming for doing a sterling job and keeping the ring running smoothly through the day. Thanks must go to the exhibitors for their fantastic entry and for excepting my decisions on the day. I had a lovely entry of borders who on whole were of good quality.
Reserve Best Puppy
Name at show: Upend Country Lad At Jacraila
Best Puppy - Dog
Name at show: Upend Country Lad At Jacraila
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Upend Country Lad At Jacraila
Placing Critique
Really liked this boy. 9 month old red grizzle. Lovely head and expression. Good scissor bite with large teeth. Good reach of neck flowing into nicely placed shoulders. Good top-line and tail-set. Nicely angulated. Moved well. Pleased to award him Best Puppy Dog
The Terrier Club of Scotland Open Show
16th Oct 2022
Judge: Brenda Brown
Junior - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Upend Country Lad At Jacraila
The Scottish Border Terrier Club Members Limited Show
29th Jan 2023
Judge: Andrea Dixon (Otterpaws)
Thank you to the club for the invitation to judge and the exhibitors for their entries. It was a delight to judge my first Breed Club show. Thank you to the committee for a well-run show and my tasty lunch. Thank you to my steward Pete Appleby.
Junior - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Upend Country Lad At Jacraila
The Scottish Kennel Club (May) Championship Show
21st May 2023
Judge: Mr Frank Kane (Hirontower)
Junior - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Upend Country Lad At Jacraila
Placing Critique
17 months with good outline, appealed in head, bone and feet, needs more rear angulation and not the movement or balance of the winner
The Scottish Border Terrier Club Open Show
4th Jun 2023
Judge: Mrs V Atkinson (Raedwulf)
Thank you so much to the society for inviting me to judge this wonderful show. To my steward, Judy Carr, thank you for running my ring so efficiently, especially in the heat. Thanks must go to the ladies for our delicious lunch too. I was presented with some super examples of the breed and there were some tough decisions, especially in the bitches. I do also think the heat affected the performance of some as the day progressed. On the whole mouths were good, but a couple of very knotted tails and some dogs I was unable to span, even with generous allowance which would preclude them from fulfilling the breed standard of ‘essentially a working terrier’.
Yearling - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Upend Country Lad At Jacraila
Placing Critique
Good head on this grizzle and tan dog, all in proportion with correct bite. Straight front, OK for rib and spannable, rear well muscled. Harsh jacket and pliable pelt. Unsettled on the move to begin with but once settled his movement was good and with purpose.
The Scottish Kennel Club
1st Oct 2023
Judge: Mr M Armstrong (Bitcon)
Post Graduate - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Upend Country Lad At Jacraila
The Scottish Border Terrier Club Open Show
2nd Jun 2024
Judge: Dr Margaret Armstrong (Ploughdown)
Thank you to the officers and committee of the Scottish Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge their June 2024 Breed Club Open Show. The day was marked by very good weather conditions: a mixture of sunny spells, brisk breezes and cloud. Just right for the dogs. The dreaded rain kept at bay so the Gods smiled down on us. What a super venue to hold a show. There was a large indoor hall if needed. However, given the clement conditions, we were outside for judging on a large paved area surrounded by raised grass banks that afforded for spectators a good view of events. The welcome from officers and exhibitors alike was warm and hospitable and I’d like to thank exhibitors for the super entry I had and for their good grace in accepting their placings. There was a great sense of collegiality among members and good humour was in plentiful supply. The catering was second to none; the poached salmon salad at lunch was super. And I was sent on my way with enough food to see me back over the sea to Northern Ireland. Finally I’d like to thank my two stewards on the day: Kath Lothian and Pete Appleby. They were welcoming and fulfilled their duties with quiet good humour.
Open - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Upend Country Lad At Jacraila
Ladies Kennel Association of Scotland Open Show
7th Jul 2024
Judge: Mrs Val Mason (Valicetarn)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Upend Country Lad At Jacraila
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Upend Country Lad At Jacraila
Placing Critique
2 and 1/2 yr old grizzle dog with a super otter head of correct proportions, nice dark eye. Short, strong muzzle with big white teeth. Neck of good length, leading on to nicely placed shoulders, level topline and correct set on of tail. Well muscled rear & thick padded feet. He has a straight front, ribs well back & a strong loin. Good for bone. Presented well with an excellent harsh double coat. Overall, a very pleasing outline. Once settled, he covered the ground with ease which secured him the class today. BOB
