Show Type: Championship
Venue: Bingley Hall, Stafford Showground, Weston Road, Stafford ST18 0BD
Judge: Mr Colin Girling (Benattivo)
Entries: 134 dogs making 159 entriss
Thank you to my stewards who helped me with their friendly efficiency that made it easy for me to concentrate on the Border Terrier judging. A bit of pressure to get out of the ring but I hope this did not spoil anything for my top winners or the other exhibitors who seemed to appreciate my choices out of a wonderful group of dogs. A couple of close bites and the odd bump in tails, some under/over weight exhibits which was a shame as some may well have moved further up the line. As expected a great deal of variation in coats but the vast majority were presented as well as they could be in their growth cycle. Thanks to everyone who entered and showed such good sportsmanship in accepting my decisions and supporting others. I was delighted with my class winner lines ups for both dogs and bitches, some hotly contested classes and tough choices for me throughout the day.
Best Of Breed: Otterbobs Indeedido
DCC: Multi Int Ch Cedarhill The Wish
RDCC: Jordith Roll Up And Shine JW
BCC: Otterbobs Indeedido
RBCC: CH Remony Rose Gold JW
Best Puppy: Dassett Oberon
Best Veteran: Gameway French Fancy Avec Orangebox VW
Special Beginners in Breed: TSBBG1, Thistlestone Winter's Gold JW
Entries: 8 Absentees: 2
1st - Gracezheim Bounce Back To Awbrooksky (Mr R, Mrs C & Miss L Goddard)
At just over 8 months of age this Grizzle and tan male had a harsh double jacket, presented in top condition this youngster moved out with confidence and drive both ways, keeping his topline at all times, strong muzzle and keen expression. Easily spanned I will watch his progress with interest.
2nd - Scrambled Egg (Mr C Foreman)
Another with good topline, shorter coupled than my winner his coat was just going over but still plenty to like including his strong jaw, neat V shaped ear. A nice type of border terrier, will see how he does when shown in a fresh coat.
3rd - Onziemehurst The Navigator (Miss A Nettle)
Res - Rockslade Rock'n'Roll (Mrs L & Mr K Holmes & Miss G Lowe)
VHC - Otterpaws Take On Me (Miss A M Dixon)
Entries: 5 Absentees: 2
1st - Dassett Oberon (Mrs S Spafford)
Masculine 11 month old youngster in a short tight double jacket moving out with drive and precision that helped him achieve Best Puppy today. His short square set jaw held a good set of teeth with correct scissor bite. He spanned well, has well laid ribs and strong loin, his short carrot like tail is well set on, so plenty of good breed type on show.
2nd - Arunmere Rhapsody In Red JW (Miss J Hughes)
Longer in loin than winner another with good topline, easily spanned with good rear angulation and well placed tail. A close call and another with promising future.
3rd - Otterpaws Take On Me (Miss A M Dixon)
Entries: 9 Absentees: 2
Some in this class were in my opinion transitioning from adolescence to fully mature dogs.
1st - Otterbobs Beazon (Mr J R & Mrs H Gilpin)
Short strong muzzle and well set jaw, with great dentition, his masculine look was completed with dark nose and neat V shaped ears. This light grizzle male was shown in short tight coat, deep well shaped ribs with short loin and well muscled hind quarters finished with a well placed tail.
2nd - Whittonglebe Spylaw Scout (Mr G & Mrs J Mackenzie)
Really appealing grizzle colour on another compact male with short strong muzzle, moved out well. A nice type that is developing into a well balanced dog.
3rd - Clydebeck All Yu Need Is Love (Mrs S A & Miss J A Taylor)
Res - Alcumlow Penderyn (Mr R G Thomas)
VHC - Bluebabel Your Song (Mr K P & Mrs N B Yates)
Entries: 6 Absentees: 1
1st - Thistlemead Fortitude JW (Mrs P M Heeley)
I liked this youngster a lot, his otter like head, dark eye and well placed ears give him an appealing look that make a Border Terrier what it should be. He has a supper harsh double jacket and good pelt over a deep well laid rib. Outstanding forequarters with straight legs and just the right amount of bone, combined with good rear angulation he moved straight and true both ways. He is at his best on the move.
2nd - Haystoun Perfect Storm (Miss A Dawson & Miss A Speake)
Another in good double jacket with thick pelt, just a bit deeper than class winner but spanned OK, moved well.
3rd - Chesterton Vancouver (Mr A J & Mrs W Mooney)
Entries: 3 Absentees: 3
Entries: 3 Absentees: 0
1st - Redesholt Han Solo (Mrs S McKay)
In full coat today which was harsh and deep, strong muzzle and good under jaw, slightly round ear. Good reach of neck that flowed into level topline with well placed short carrot tail, good rear angulations that drove him into first place. A nicely balanced dog.
2nd - Kewhaigh Innocent Man JW (Mrs N A Cummins)
This nice blue and tan male also has a strong masculine head with neat ears and appealing look, racy hind quarters and a lovely type over all. More leg than winner, narrow with straight front, a lot to admire.
3rd - Onziemehurst The Red Baron JW (Miss A Nettle)
Entries: 11 Absentees: 3
1st - Jordith Roll Up And Shine JW (Mrs L.M.I & Mr A.M. Jordan-Smith)
The quality, condition and type stood out in this hotly contested class and he pushed really hard for the CC, I was pleased to give him the Reserve CC today. A broad flat skull, dark strong muzzle and dark neat ears make for an appealing otter like head. Good amount of bone on straight legs, with neat thick pads on tight feet. Tight coat over good well laid rib, he is easily spanned, outstanding topline held when moving with purpose, driven by well angulated hindquarters.
2nd - Chesterton Viva Las Vegas (Mr A J & Mrs W Mooney)
A lot of good breed type on display here too, slightly more stop than the winner but still as appealing, also easily spanned with good pelt. He also moved well in a strong Limit class today.
3rd - Tallview Play The Game at Earthtaw (Miss J Haydon)
Res - Ravenside Rasputin (Mr M Lowry)
VHC - Goxfell Gotcha (Mrs J Stamp & Mr D Joyce)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 2
1st - Multi Int Ch Cedarhill The Wish (Mr B. l. & Mrs M. Regeer)
Loved this good sized male that was presented in super condition with a tight wire like harsh double jacket over a good pelt with easily spanned rib. Dark eye and nose leather on his otter like head, moderate reach of neck that flowed into a great topline held at all times, a strong loin and well set tail that ‘buzzed’ to show his enthusiasm and game character. His great rear angulation and gameness showed as he strode out to take the Dog CC and gain his UK title to sit alongside his International awards.
2nd - Sui CH, CH Awbrooksky Never Back Down JW WW23 (Mr R & Miss L Goddard)
Another handy sized male with slightly finer construction than my winner, also presented in top condition, with outstanding coat and pelt he too was driven along by good rear angulation. Pleased to see my best puppy from a previous appointment in 2021 has grown into a fine dog.
3rd - Dandyhow Postman Pat (Mrs K M Irving)
Res - CH Brumberhill Bit O’Blarney JW (Mr S A Mcpherson)
VHC - Botterox Flint JW (Miss S L Hillman)
Entries: 3 Absentees: 0
1st - Ch Achouffe McKay's Fable of Redesholt (Mrs S McKay)
This 7 year old grizzle male was shown in full jacket, under which was a dog in great condition. Liked his head and expression and well laid back ribs, good topline and well set carrot tail. Moved well both ways with confidence and style to win the class.
2nd - Mysulan Going Solo JW VW (Mrs S J Baxter)
Outstanding rib covered by a tight blue and tan coat in this seemingly very well lively 10 year old, a lot to like in this gentleman.
3rd - Fehmarn Moel Ceiliog (Mrs J Morton Shaw)
Entries: 2 Absentees: 1
1st - Chesterton Vancouver (Mr A J & Mrs W Mooney)
A nice exhibit who has a lot of merits including his coat and pelt, slightly longer in muzzle than my top winners but has a well set jaw and good dentition. Moved well with drive and purpose.
Entries: 6 Absentees: 1
1st - Itsaso On Stranger Tides (Miss D R L Davies)
With a dark eye and neat V shaped ears, this compact male has an attractive dark grizzle coat, good top line and well set tail.
2nd - Bluebabel Your Song (Mr K P & Mrs N B Yates)
Just a wee bit smaller than the winner this grizzle and tan lad matched point for point in many ways, easily spanned with good rib, preferred broad flat skull of one.
3rd - Alcumlow Penderyn (Mr R G Thomas)
Res - Haystoun Perfect Storm (Miss A Dawson & Miss A Speake)
VHC - Orion Star (Miss M E Whitmore & Mr R Stone)
Entries: 11 Absentees: 2
1st - Rockslade Rebel Rebel (Miss G Lowe & Mr T Miles)
A lot of promise for this young light grizzle puppy bitch, one of the best for drive and movement today took her to first place, liked her head and expression framed by neat V shaped ears. Good front shoulder and rear angulation, coat just coming in, over flowing bodylines. Look forward to seeing her results under others in 2026.
2nd - Gracezheim Inspired By Awbrooksky (Mr R, Mrs C & Miss L Goddard)
Narrow grizzle and tan shown in thick double jacket head ok for age, good angels front and rear moved true both ways.
3rd - Tarkaswell Lone Wolf (Mrs C E Samsom)
Res - Thistlemead Cascabel (Mrs P M Heeley)
VHC - Earthtaw Ruby Two Shoes (Miss E Mitchell)
Entries: 12 Absentees: 3
1st - Tarkaswell Hollywood Fame (Mrs C E Samsom)
9 month old blue and tan shown in top notch coat with great pelt, lovely feminine expression. Her neck, front shoulder placement and topline made her my best puppy bitch and she pushed hard for top puppy, just becoming slightly unsettled on the move in the challenge.
2nd - Ravenside Sing Me A Song For Borderxpress (Mr R Wright)
I was also impressed when going over this youngster too in what was a very strong class. Shown in good condition with a tight coat she has a very appealing otter like feminine head, with lovely rib and topline.
3rd - Fehmarn Celtic Cybi (Mrs J Morton Shaw)
Res - Fryerfold Morsgill (Mrs S J Stephenson)
VHC - Ravenside Billow And Breeze Of Redesholt (Mrs S McKay)
Entries: 9 Absentees: 3
1st - Otterbobs Indeedido (Mr J R & Mrs H Gilpin)
My notes express how much I liked her and it was when on the table, feeling beneath her harsh double jacket where I found what was in my opinion the best exhibit of the day. Super head that is feminine otter like with dark eyes and neat V shaped ears. Correct moderation continues through to well placed shoulders, length and shape of rib, strong loin, racy hindquarters with well angulated rear gave her drive when striding out both ways. Great topline and well-set short carrot like tail completed the picture. She was a real delight to go over, her breed qualities stuck in my mind as being from the top draw! It was my pleasure to award her a well-deserved BCC and best of breed today.
2nd - Alcumlow Sip And Swirl JW (Mr P, Mrs B & Miss R Barber)
I have said in several classes the 2nd placed dogs were also quality and the same applies here, longer cast but nevertheless some good breed qualities including topline, coat, pelt and angles. Narrow lines on this blue and tan shown in harsh double jacket, with well placed rib and good topline.
3rd - Mysulan Byards Lass (Mrs S J Baxter)
Res - Carrock Crickhowell (Ms J M Fawcett)
VHC - Clydebeck Opal (Mrs S A & Miss J A Taylor)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 1
1st - Reedwater Coppice At Dandyhow (Mrs K M Irving)
This quality youngster was on her toes in a busy and somewhat noisy hall today, shown in deep full coat she has a good otter like head, was easily spanned with good shoulder and equally correct rear angulation.
2nd - Cromlechs Blueberry Pie (Miss K Hamilton)
A nice blue and tan youngster with slightly low set ears which were carried close to her cheek, good jacket over well laid ribs and strong loin with well placed tail, she is of a type I find appealing.
3rd - Howthwaite Molly Malone (Mr R J & Mrs E A Barrett)
Res - Northborders Parsnip JW (Mrs J Fletcher)
VHC - Botterox Astri (Miss S L Hillman)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 2
1st - Arunmere Nighthawk (Miss J Hughes)
Good breed qualities in harsh blue and tan full jacket, rear angulation OK that moved her with purpose and drive to take the class win. She kept her topline on the move, good rear drive, would have liked more precision in front movement.
2nd - Pipruda Peppermint Patty At Beckholm JW (Mrs A Sutton)
Good otter like head with strong muzzle, her lighter coloured jacket was slightly deceiving to the eye as it was of good harsh quality over a thick pelt. Good rear angulation used well to drive her on with purpose.
3rd - Itsaso A Beacon Of Hope (Mrs L Wain & Miss P Edens)
Res - Rockslade Rebel Rebel (Miss G Lowe & Mr T Miles)
VHC - Clydebeck Layla's Gem (Mrs S A & Miss J A Taylor)
Entries: 4 Absentees: 1
1st - Digmoor Bright Sparkle (Miss T J Peacock)
Easily spanned grizzle and tan bitch with otter like head with strong muzzle and shallow stop, good reach of neck into well placed shoulder, really good tight jacket, topline held well throughout, short carrot like tail.
2nd - Borderrush Rambutan JW (Miss A J Hall)
A bit more depth of body compared to winner but some really nice points too including great pelt and harsh double coat.
3rd - Clydebeck Tanzanite (Mrs S & Mr M & Miss J Taylor)
Entries: 14 Absentees: 1
1st - Raedwulf Moonshine At Tarkaswell JW (Mr M & Mrs V Atkinson)
No exaggeration and everything in good order throughout in this highly commendable grizzle bitch. Flat broad pleasing skull with dark eye and ears held close to cheeks. Moved well coming and going and many good qualities and breed type that I really liked.
2nd - Arunmere Artemis (Mrs A Parsons)
Another good quality bitch with some outstanding breed attributes, was just pipped on coat that was coming in but was harsh and good. Lovely and narrow through with well laid rib, this really was a tough call between these two!
3rd - Howthwaite Gaan Divilish (Mr R J & Mrs E A Barrett)
Res - Ragatam Daydreamer JW (Miss T J Peacock)
VHC - Stowthorney Cloudspotter (Mr J P & Mrs K C Young)
Entries: 6 Absentees: 1
1st - CH Remony Rose Gold JW (Mrs A E Gregory)
Shown in full harsh double jacket over a good pelt she meets the standard in many regards, loved her head and expression well constructed front and not overly angulated rear, she moved true with drive and purpose. Short carrot like tail well placed, her breed type and quality took her to the first place in this class and pleased to award her RCC.
2nd - Emblehope Let's Dance At Redesholt (Mrs S McKay)
This blue ad tan bitch had a full, harsh deep double jacket, she was keen to show off her paces today. Liked her head with neat well placed ears, good topline and tail.
3rd - Ir CH Nottorg Nekesa CW24 (Mrs A Taylor)
Res - Carrock Curiosity JW (Ms J Fawcett)
VHC - Pipruda Pink Gin (Mr H S & Miss A Speake)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 3
1st - Gameway French Fancy Avec Orangebox VW (Mr M & Mrs T Anscombe)
This handy sized lady was very much my type, with good feminine head with dark eye and neat V shaped ears. Good harsh double jacket over well set ribs and strong loin, good topline and well placed short carrot like tail. She was keen to show how well she moved and did so to win this class then go on to secure best veteran in breed.
2nd - Fehmarn Moelwyncoch (Mrs J Morton Shaw)
Liked the varmity expression with neat ears and good otter like head on this well constructed lady, she has a good coat and moved well.
3rd - Whittonglebe Hazy Mist (Mr G & Mrs J Mackenzie)
Res - Lady Fiona Mctarry At Thistlewhiss VW (Miss A J Sutton & Mr M Sugden)
I have some mixed feelings about showing dogs in their teens but at 13, she seemed to be fit and well, a credit to her owner and shows why the breed has a reputation for having long lives
Entries: 6 Absentees: 1
1st - Pipruda Pink Gin (Mr H S & Miss A Speake)
She has a good broad skull and the best jacket in this class today, narrow body, moved well to take the win.
2nd - Goldenmill Illusion at Vandamere (Miss J Singh)
Nice bitch in many regards just lacked a bit of coat today, which was just coming in, easily spanned. Similar in many regards and a close call between these two.
3rd - Tarkaswell Lone Wolf (Mrs C E Samsom)
Res - Morley's Miss Zeva (Miss A Dawson & Miss A Speake)
VHC - Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss (Miss A J Sutton)
Entries: 11 Absentees: 0
1st - Thistlestone Winter's Gold JW (Miss M Whisker)
Turned out in great condition she was handled very well. Liked her head and expression with neat well set V shaped ears, good reach of neck, topline OK and short carrot like tail. Moved well on supper cat like feet. Best Special Beginner in breed who then went on to Terrier Group Special Beginner G1.
2nd - Badgerbeck Little Jeannie At Bluebabel (Mr K P & Mrs N B Yeates)
Another turned out and shown well, strong jaw with dark eye and neat ears.
3rd - Onziemehurst Ms Pankhurst (Miss A Nettle)
Res - Cupids Bat Out Of Hell (Mrs P & Miss E Kuch)
VHC - Jackview Miss Dior (Miss E R Rogers)