Show Placings
Blackpool & District CS
26th Jun 2009
Judge: Miss Sarah Dandy (Dandale)
Best Veteran
Name at show: Bonosue Queen of the Nile ShCM
Veteran - Dog or Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Bonosue Queen of the Nile ShCM
Placing Critique
Grizzle bitch of pleasing size, lively and active, built on good racy body lines. Sound forehand matched with well angulated hindquarter which she used effectively on the move, moved soundly and tracked well. BV.
Darlington Dog Show Society
17th Sep 2010
Judge: Mr M King
Best Veteran
Name at show: Bonosue Queen of the Nile ShCM
Veteran - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Bonosue Queen of the Nile ShCM
Placing Critique
defying her II years as she still behaved as a youngster, nicely angulated & in very good coat. BV
Yorks, Lancs & Cheshire BTC Championship Show
25th Sep 2010
Judge: Mrs. Doreen Rushby (Dormic)
Many thanks to the exhibitors for a super entry. My DCC, BCC, and BP were a credit to the breed. Shoulders are still a big problem, ferrety feet was a recurring problem, thick pads are essential in a Border. A number lacked condition, trying to keep weight down should not be at the expense of nourishment.
Veteran - Dog or Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Bonosue Queen of the Nile ShCM
Yorks, Lancs & Cheshire BTC Open Show
27th Nov 2010
Judge: Mr Ken Bartlett (Dwilencia)
I was very pleased with the entry I received for this well run and friendly show, hut owing to the bad weather and motorway closed for some time, some exhibitors were unable to attend, so thanks to those who did arrive and gave me the pleasure to go over their dogs.
Best Veteran
Name at show: Bonosue Queen of the Nile
Veteran - Dog or Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Bonosue Queen of the Nile ShCM
Placing Critique
11 years old and still showing well, iun lovely coat and condition, moving with drive, Best Veteran is Show
Manchester Dog Show Society
20th Jan 2011
Judge: Professor S P Dean (Tyrian)
A curate's egg day with some great border terriers and some disappointments too. My winners were typical and not only had the heads to win but moved soundly and had the coat and pelt so desirable in the breed. On the downside, although bites were generally good, there are too many with pathetically weak teeth and several with shoulders set too far forward so they looked narrow but had no fore-chest at all. A terrier needs fore-feet under its chest.
I was looking for borders that were soundly made and could therefore cover ground and I found them but there are some with short choppy actions. However I do not intend to be too pessimistic for the breed put on a good show today and there were some really promising youngsters in the puppy classes. Thank you to those who exhibited dogs with the typical thick harsh coat and pelt, these were all much appreciated.
Veteran - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Bonosue Queen of the Nile ShCM
Placing Critique
11yrs, Still looking good for X years, Head OK, clean lines, well ribbed, easily spanned and moved well.
Bath Championship Show
27th May 2011
Judge: Mr B Rodgers
Best Veteran
Name at show: Bonosue Queen of the Nile ShCM
Veteran - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Bonosue Queen of the Nile ShCM
Placing Critique
12 years old. Belies her age. In first class trim. Good head and shoulders. Experience shown in attitude - 'done it all before'! Best veteran.
Blackpool Championship Show
24th Jun 2011
Judge: Mrs Charlotte Archibald
My sincere thanks to Blackpool & District Canine Society, for inviting me to judge at this level, for the first time. Even the weather was kind to us!!
A special thank you, to the exhibitors for your support, giving me the highest terrier entry, and the sheer joy of going over every exhibit, thank one and all.
It was a fabulous entry, numerically and depth of quality.
On the downside I found one cryptorchidic, one suspect tail, and a lot of dirty teeth, although mouths were generally good.
Coats were at various stages and in some cases they were the deciding factor, movement not too bad, the odd one “pinning in”.
There were some attractive exhibits of both genders, that went ‘cardless’ today, for me, there was just too much of them.
Veteran - Dog or Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Bonosue Queen of the Nile ShCM
Placing Critique
an 11 year old grizzle bitch with a decent head neat ears, great pelt and jacket, moving out well and happy to do so.
Scottish Kennel Club
28th Aug 2011
Judge: Mrs Marion Reeves
Though pleased with my winners, depth of quality within the entry was mostly lacking. It is fair to say that Border Terriers still come in every size and shape imaginable. Though I am aware that it is a matter that sharply divides opinion within the breed, I for one would prefer the breed standard to be more specific in detail of what is desirable. Maybe, perhaps that might head to a more uniform type in the show ring.
Veteran - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Bonosue Queen of the Nile ShCM
Placing Critique
12 years, still sound and full of life. Shown in good harsh coat. Pleasing overall shape and moved out with purpose.
Darlington Championship Show
16th Sep 2011
Judge: Mrs Nancy Hogg
My thanks go to the exhibitors who showed their dogs under me. I was very pleased with my entry, both numerically and depth of quality of the exhibits. The ring was large, even and the grass cut very short. I had two very able stewards and the predicted rain stayed away. What more could I ask for ?.
On the whole the presentation was good although some dogs lacked condition. Temperaments were good. Coats were variable. I found one kinked tail, one wrong mouth but more than a few small teeth.
Veteran - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Bonosue Queen of the Nile ShCM
Manchester Championship Dog Show
19th Jan 2012
Judge: Mrs F A Somerfield
Veteran - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Bonosue Queen of the Nile ShCM
Class Critique
It was great to see these oldies enjoying their day out & milking up the applause
Blackpool Championship Show
22nd Jun 2012
Judge: Mr Dan Ericsson (Sweden)
Movement was difficult to assess under these circumstances, but most dogs seemed to cope remarkably well despite knee high mud & a water logged ring – living proof of the hardiness of the breed!
Despite the appalling weather I enjoyed my day with the Borders very much & was impressed with the overall quality of the dogs & the keen sportsmanship of the exhibitors.
Veteran - Dog or Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Bonosue Queen of the Nile ShCM
Placing Critique
13 years bitch of lovely type, very feminine otter head, good body which is easily spanned, thick pelt, great legs & feet, good tail, moved well & seemed to enjoy her day greatly
Class Critique
Lovely class of oldies, all coping wonderfully well & showing with enthusiasm.
Leeds Championship Show
29th Jul 2012
Judge: Mrs M Sneddon (Kersfell)
Many thanks to my stewards who were well organized and efficient. We were allocated a large ring, conveniently placed for the wet weather tent, although fortunately we did not need to make use of this facility as the weather was good with only a few spots of rain – a nice change during this rather poor summer.
Veteran - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Bonosue Queen of the Nile ShCM
Placing Critique
13 years grizzle with an excellent coat and pelt, good head and has a lovely outline, still has a narrow straight front. Front movement was better than rear.
Scottish Kennel Club
25th Aug 2012
Judge: Mr Frank Kane (Hirontower)
An interesting entry. I found some very good class winners. I was disturbed by the frequency of poor hindquarters, often a result of poor croups & tailsets & lack of angulation & second thigh resulting in lack of drive.
Veteran - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Bonosue Queen of the Nile ShCM
Placing Critique
remarkable 13 year old who is still a very good mover & really enjoys showing. 1 had the pull in angulation & dentition now. Had I been judging with my heart would have been a stand out winner. Great credit to the breed & to her owner who has his veterans in wonderful condition
The Border Terrier Club Open Show
20th Oct 2012
Judge: Miss Anita Harrison (Iacheslei)
This was my first breed club show appointment and I must thank the exhibitors for their support and the sporting way in which they accepted my decisions. The show was extremely well organised, with a very pleasant atmosphere. I was given a warm welcome and generous hospitality, together with two very efficient ring stewards; Janice Johnson and Liz Barrett, who kept everything running smoothly throughout the day.
There were some good quality dogs, and a few classes where I wish there had been more prizes. Coats were variable which sadly had to affect the placings in some classes. Some exhibits were on the large side and barely spannable, plus a few short ribs and barrel chests. All dogs were entire and all mouths were good barring a couple of missing teeth in the veteran class.
Oldest Veteran
Name at show: Bonosue Queen of the Nile ShCM
