Show Placings
Worester & Malvern CS Open Show
12th Jan 2019
Judge: Mr Gary Hinsley (Tigerbull)
Puppy /
Third Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Manchester Championship Show
18th Jan 2019
Judge: Mrs. Kathy Newsome (Kighill)
My first judging appointment at a Championship show and what a lovely day I had. Firstly I would like to thank the Manchester Dog Society for inviting me to judge their show, and also to all the exhibitors for showing their support.
I had a lovely selection of dogs and I was very pleased with the quality that came before me. All dogs were entire and mouths were good. Some dogs could have done with being tidied up a little more.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Chichester DCS Open Show
27th Jan 2019
Judge: Anne Bradley (Montelle)
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Sutton Coldfield & District CA Open Show
23rd Feb 2019
Judge: Mr Rob Jones
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Llinfi Valley Open Show
2nd Mar 2019
Judge: Claire Bayne
Puppy /
Third Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Southern Border Terrier Club Limited Show
3rd Mar 2019
Judge: Mrs Karen Stockley (Foxfactor)
I would like to thank the SBTC committee for inviting me to judge their show and for the lovely gift,a day I thoroughly enjoyed with some lovely exhibits to have the pleasure of going over.
A big thank you to my stewards Jill Stevens and Tina Morgan who very efficiently kept the classes running smoothly throughout the day.
Thanks also to all the exhibitors who entered and those present on the day.
I found a great percentage of the exhibits in good muscle tone and condition, coats as always at different stages but many in good harsh double jackets, disappointingly quite a few thin pelts and a lack of real carroty tails, just a couple with incorrect dentition and one kinked tail. All dogs were entire and all dogs and bitches displaying good temperaments in the ring.
I was pleased with both my final line ups. There were some lovely puppies forward which I love judging and some close decisions there.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Placing Critique
8 months b and t in good jacket with good b and t colour coming through over a loose pliable pelt.Not quite the head piece of 1 but has a keen expression from dark well shaped eyes.Correct dention.Overall a nice puppy with lots to like,moved soundly and has drive from his well angulated rear assembly.
Woolwich and Bexley DCA Open Show
17th Mar 2019
Judge: Mr K Starkey (Jaystar)
Puppy /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Bristol & District Dog Club Open Show
24th Mar 2019
Judge: Brian Shirley (Cherlem)
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
National Terrier
6th Apr 2019
Judge: Mr Eddie Houston
My thanks to the Society for inviting me, to my stewards Dave and Pat who kept things moving and most especially to all the exhibitors for entering and allowing me the privilege of going over their dogs.
I was very pleased with my main winners and there was a lot of quality in the puppy classes which should augur well for the future. Temperaments were excellent, all males were entire and there were no serious mouth faults.
On the minus side there were quite a number of animals of both sexes which were up to size and front movement is a real problem throughout the age range. A few dogs were carrying too much weight and a couple could have done with carrying a bit more. There were a number of dogs lacking in muscle-ours is a working breed and an unfit dog would not be able to fulfill the job of a working terrier.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
7th Apr 2019
Judge: Mrs. Nancy Hogg (Raeburnfoot)
I would like to express my thanks to the officers, committee and members for the invitation to judge their championship show. I enjoyed it very much. Special thanks go to my two very able stewards who kept everything running smoothly for me. I appreciated it.
There was a good selection of quality dogs and bitches for me to pick from. Coats on the whole were pleasing. As was size. Temperament too apart from one blip. Some with winter noses, possibly more than I have noticed before. A few with domed skulls which makes for an untypical head. I felt that the depth of quality in the bitch classes outweighed the dogs. Both the puppy bitch classes were a joy. Some lovely pups having to go cardless. Its very encouraging and surely bodes well for the breed.
I was very happy with my main winners. It was a pleasure to award them their honours.
Thank you EABTC.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Placing Critique
Rangy b& t . Narrow all through. Not so typical in head as 1 & 2. Longer in muzzle. Moved reasonably well .
Wellingborough and DCS Open Show
13th Apr 2019
Judge: Mr R Brewster (Breckgreen / Stowthorney)
I would like to thank the committee of Wellingborough & District CS for inviting me to judge at their show also thanks to my steward for the day. I would also like to thank the exhibitors for entering under me with their beautiful dogs.
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG2, Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Placing Critique
Blue & Tan 9-month-old dog pup. Nice head with correct dentition. Good length of rib. Excellent harsh double coat for a pup this age. Spans with ease and narrow throughout. Stood on neat feet. Moved round the ring with drive and great movement. Pleased to award him Best Puppy. Went on win Terrier Puppy Group 2.
Birmingham & District Gundog and Terrier Club Open Show
27th Apr 2019
Judge: Dogs Angela Read, Bitches Bridget Singh
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
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.
Puppy - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Class Critique
This class was lovely to watch moving in profile with every one having reach and drive .
Novice - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Christchurch & New Forest CS Open Show
19th May 2019
Judge: Miss Judith Haydon
Thank you so much to the Committee for asking me to judge the Border Terrier & Norfolk Terrier Classes at their Open Show. Thank you also to my three ring stewards, all of whom worked most efficiently between their various commitments to keep our ring running smoothly and keeping me in order!! And of course, many thanks to the exhibitors for entering and allowing me to judge their dogs, all of whom, and without exception, were a credit to their owners.
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Placing Critique
A blue dog, larger stamp than the winner but lovely and narrow, up on the leg with plenty of bone. Another level top-line, good rear angulation and an excellent harsh blue coat and I feel sure will continue to develop and mature with time. Just preferred the balance of the winner in this class today.
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Bath Championship Show
27th May 2019
Judge: Miss Felicity Freer (Felfree)
Many thanks to the Officers and Committee for my invitation to judge this superb breed. The weather was not on our side to start but it warmed up and made for a superb day. I have owned or shown this breed for over 20 years and found a real mixed bag today. I found the youngsters to be really pleasing which is promising for the breed. Many thanks to all the exhibitors for taking the time to show under me.
Puppy - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Novice - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
The Southern Counties Canine Assocation
1st Jun 2019
Judge: Miss J Singh (Vandamere)
I was a delighted to receive the invitation to judge at this friendly and well run show The weather was glorious and there was a nice atmosphere around the ring.
I thoroughly enjoyed my day as I had some quality dogs to go over and this was reflected on the impressive results in the Group placings . I was thrilled to learn that the Best of Breed was awarded Terrier Group 1, my bitch CC winner was awarded Terrier Junior Group 2, the puppy gained Puppy Terrier Group 3 and the veteran was awarded Veteran Terrier Group 3. Is this a new record for group placings at one show for the breed?
The day was kept running smoothly by my two stewards Alan McKenzie and Sue Hann,
I was concerned about the number of exhibits with misplaced teeth. In total I found five exhibits each with a misplaced tooth, also two kinked tails and one exhibit with one testicle. Some exhibits were lacking in muscle tone and condition.
Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Graduate - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
The Southern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
8th Jun 2019
Judge: Mrs Jayne Gillam (Orenberg)
Many thanks to the Southern Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge at their Championship show, it was an interesting day going over the dogs and I thank the exhibitors for their good sized entry and the sporting way in which they accepted my decisions. Thanks must also go to my excellent stewards, Tina Morgan and Felicity Freer who kept me on track and everything running smoothly throughout the day.
Coats were at varying stages of growth and there was a wide variety of types, and a few with heavy shoulders and short, round oversprung ribs and poor toplines. I was quite surprised to see some faults in the entry which I wasn’t expecting, I found a young male with only one testicle descended, three with teeth out of line, one whose mouth didn’t close correctly and two kinked tails.
I judged the entry as I saw the dogs on the day, and as always I was looking for a dog which excels in breed type, fits the standard and appears capable of doing a day’s work. I value all the essentials required in a working dog and also those who have that extra something as a show dog. I was pleased with my winners and look forward to watching show careers with interest.
Puppy - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Novice - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Poole CC Open Show
16th Jun 2019
Judge: Libby Tanton-Joy (Itsaso)
Thank you to the committee for my first judging appointment in Border Terriers, also to the exhibitors for entering.
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Placing Critique
Blue and Tan 11 month old male. Shown in full jacket with a good pelt. Narrow throughout allowing for me to easily span him. Longer in body than first but still had a good rib. Overall preferred the balance and size of the winner.
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Windsor Championship Show
27th Jun 2019
Judge: Mrs Jena Tuck (Nettleby)
My thanks to the Society for inviting me, to my two very able stewards who kept everything moving smoothly, and to the exhibitors for giving me the privilege of going over their dogs. I was delighted by my winners, and by the overall quality of the entry.
Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Placing Critique
Blue and tan puppy with good overall balance and decent construction, not quite so typical in head as 1.
Evesham Premier Show
14th Jul 2019
Judge: John Scanlan (Pantycelyn)
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Post Graduate /
Reserve
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Southampton & DCA Open Show
20th Jul 2019
Judge: Richard Morris (Lascoed)
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Dorset County CS Open Show
28th Jul 2019
Judge: Mr Kevin Holmes
Post Graduate /
Reserve
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Paignton Championship Show
3rd Aug 2019
Judge: Mr. Mark Ord (Marnadee)
Thank you all who entered today some classes more difficult than others & some that could change places on a different day. For me it is all about judging the dog on the day and how it performs. I am sad to say I found many of the males difficult to span, I was not impressed with a lot of the heads, the standard is specific on what it requires. Tails I found better than previously. A lot of dogs I thought good on the stack fell apart in front movement. Bitches for me had more depth of quality and more uniform in size, happy to say I could span most of them. I have been criticised before as have others for using the term racy when the breed standard only uses the term with regard to quarters but I also interpret the statement “able to follow a horse” to mean a dog needs to be racy. Nothing heavy & broad will be capable of this task. Vital to remember what the breed was bred to do. Borders had the biggest entry in Terriers today by a long shot & I thank you all for giving me the privilege to handle your dogs.
I was delighted with my top winners today, I was informed my doc C.C, res C.C. & best puppy dog were all related. My bitch C.C. I did well as a puppy at an open show and is the daughter of the bitch I gave the C.C. last time i judged the breed.
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Placing Critique
pleasing in head with strong jaw, moderate in length of neck, balanced shoulder & upper arm, neat feet, easy to span ribs which are carried well back, strong in loin, racy quarters, tail well set & carried, in good harsh coat with close undercoat, scores highly for his sound movement both fore & aft
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Bournemouth Championship Show
10th Aug 2019
Judge: Mr Alan Small
It was a bit blustery to say the least down at Pikes Farm, with high winds throughout the day. A good crowd round the ring and a pleasant atmosphere prevailed. It was nice to see so many old friends.
Thanks to Officers & Committee of Bournemouth C.A. For the invite, to my Stewards for looking after the Ring & to the exhibitors for such a lovely entry. I enjoyed your Border Terries, thanks for coming.
Junior - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Novice - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Placing Critique
b/t of nice size with pleasing head for age, nice front & shoulders, ribs back & spanable, in good coat, good pelt, nice quarters, of nice type & balance, moved & handled well.
Graduate - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Welsh Kennel Club
17th Aug 2019
Judge: Miss T Peacock
I was honoured to be invited to judge the Welsh Kennel Cub Ch. Show. The entry was excellent both in quality and quantity, It was a pleasure to go over such quality exhibits. Movement was variable and some exhibits moved okay coming an going but lacked drive.
Junior - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Novice - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Placing Critique
b/t, okay in skull but not quite the head of winner, narrow front, racy hindquarters, harsh coat, thick pelt, moved well.
Salisbury & South Wilts CS Open Show
25th Aug 2019
Judge: Hilary Fulker
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
City of Birmingham
31st Aug 2019
Judge: Mr Dan Ericsson (Sweden)
It is always a pleasure to judge Border Terriers and this was no exception. Many thanks for a decent entry which, however, was marred by quite a number of absentees.
There has always been diversity in the breed, but I felt this was even more obvious this time than on previous occasions when I have judged Borders in the UK. Many dogs were well up to size making them impossible to span. I also felt that heads varied more than I would have liked with plenty of large ears and long weak muzzles, often also falling away under the eyes. Temperaments, as one would expect, were excellent and so were coats and pelts on the whole. Grateful thanks for the sporting manner in which my placings were accepted, and also to my stewards.
Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Placing Critique
blue dog with good body and coat, excellent outline, sound legs and feet, fails in head and expression
Richmond Championship Show
7th Sep 2019
Judge: Mr John Bainbridge (Risdene)
In this day of mentoring I make no apologies for restating the main criteria I apply in my judging. The standard states that the border terrier is essentially a working terrier and it should be able to follow a horse. Therefore I require a dog deep in chest but well ribbed back providing ample heart and lung room which will enable it to travel and be present when and if required to flush the quarry, narrow throughout and spannable to enable it to go to ground, head like that of a otter with strong muzzle and big teeth to help protect from any attack of the quarry, harsh double coat and thick skin as protection from the elements whilst underground or on the moors, good temperament to mix with the hounds and able to be handled as necessary.
I felt that most of my winners met this criteria and my report concentrates on the dogs distinguishing points that resulted in its placing. However no dog is perfect and that is where the judgement comes in and remember opinions from the ring side do not always hold up on closer inspection.
Junior - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Post Graduate - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Darlington Championship Show
14th Sep 2019
Judge: Mr M. Hollingsbee (Otterwood)
I would like to thank my stewards Lesley and Peter Armstrong-Rodgers for the excellent way they controlled the ring in a peaceful and confident way ensuring a good natured atmosphere to reign.
The exhibitors also deserve thanks for entering and accepting my decisions in a sporting way and spectators applauding each class in turn.
The quality of the majority of the exhibits was good but some of them had suspect front movement which seems to be common in certain Borders.
Junior - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Thame & Oxfordshire County Canine Society Open Show
18th Sep 2019
Judge: Sue Thomson (Ashgate)
Special Yearling /
Reserve
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Limit /
Second Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
South Wales Kennel Association
12th Oct 2019
Judge: Mrs M Wanless (Thorneyburn)
My thanks go to SWKA for their kind invitation to judge at this good venue. Also to my stewards Sue and Wendy who kept things flowing.
Thank you too all those who entered and accepted my decisions so sportingly. All mouths were good, all dogs entire and coat quality was excellent , especially in the dog classes. Pleased with my winners, and my final line-up, and to see my bob and bp be shortlisted in their groups.
Junior - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
The Birmingham & District Gundog & Terrier Club
19th Oct 2019
Judge: Mrs Linda Coleman (Hartswelin)
Thanks for the good entry, marred by absentees, it seems some had entered two shows today and unfortunately for me chose to go to the other one!
Junior - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Placing Critique
Blue dog, more on the leg than the 1st but not to his detriment. Good coat and colour. Dark eye good bite but muzzle could be stronger and feet tighter. Moved o.k.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
The Terrier Club of Devon and Cornwall Open Show
20th Oct 2019
Judge: Mr R Brewster (Breckgreen / Stowthorney)
I would like to thank the Terrier Club of Devon and Cornwall for inviting me to judge at this well-run show. I would also like to thanks my 2 stewards for the sterling job they did. Also, the exhibitors for their lovely entry of border terriers. Thanks for entering under me.
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Limit /
Third Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Midland Counties Championship Show
24th Oct 2019
Judge: Mr Stuart Plane
Post Graduate - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Coventry & Foleshill CA Open Show
3rd Nov 2019
Judge: Kathy Gorman
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
The East Anglia Border Terrier Club Open Show
17th Nov 2019
Judge: Mrs Jenny Miller (Feorlig)
I must thank the officers and committee for allowing me to judge their Club Open show which was a great honour and which I really enjoyed. The hospitality and the friendly atmosphere made for a nice show and the quality of the dogs was exceptional. I must thank the Club for the lovely gift and Jan Hollingsbee for the flowers which are still alive and looking good. I must also thank my steward Julie Green who gave up her entry to steward for me.
Special Beginners - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Placing Critique
This boy has improved so much since I first saw him. He has matured into a nice type, very smart head of correct shape, dark alert eyes well shaped, nicely set ear fraction large but well used. Slight stop, short strong muzzle furnished. Head carried well on strong muscular neck of moderate length, well laid-back shoulders with correct span behind, firm level back well set on and used tail. Angulated front and rear, good bone to legs with strength, padded feet. A muscular body with thick skin, substance with depth to chest and brisket, ribs well back into short strong loin. Body covered in blue and tan harsh textured jacket nice undercoat, well presented. Very sound mover best in class just needed to settle.
Ladies Kennel Association
14th Dec 2019
Judge: Mr Mark Lowry (Ravenside)
I would first like to thank all the exhibitors for a lovely entry, and for making the effort to travel to the N.E.C on a dark winter’s morning. There was a variation in breed type to a degree, which is always the case, but I was very happy with both my final lineups and only wish I could hand out more awards.
Junior - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Yearling - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Southampton & DCA Open Show
20th Jun 2021
Judge: David Mathias (Eyrescot)
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Bath Canine Society
1st Aug 2021
Judge: Mr T Ball
Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Placing Critique
2 yr old who pleased in outline with neck of good length to balance, firm level topline, good depth to chest and tail of good set. Ribcage extends well back and he’s narrow throughout. Nicely proportioned head with good eye and ear and correct dentition. He stands nice and straight in front on small, tight feet but pads could be thicker. Good texture to jacket with close undercoat. Moving well enough on the go around. Would like to see more thickness to pelt.
Paignton Championship Show
7th Aug 2021
Judge: Mr B Aubrey
I only found 1 mouth fault and that was in the bitches, so i won't be mentioning teeth except some could have been cleaner and please watch movement there were some iffy ones here today.
Limit - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Bournemouth Championship Show
16th Aug 2021
Judge: Mr J Horswell
I very much enjoyed tackling this entry and found the breed to be in pretty good shape. Quite a relaxed and friendly atmosphere I thought. I did take coats into account, there were quite a lot who were rather naked on the day and as a result went further down the line that they might otherwise have done – you have to judge what you can see, and a good coat is important in a working terrier.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Placing Critique
Liked his eye and expression Enough neck. Coat could be better and he slopes in topline. He is well ribbed. Accurate going away.
The East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
29th Aug 2021
Judge: Mrs Janet Lee (Tythrop)
My thanks to the Officers & Committee for inviting me to judge their show , & for the excellent ring stewards Mr Brewster & Mrs Armstrong who made the day run smoothly & kept me going with refreshments ! I enjoyed being with fellow BT fanciers & their dogs , as I always do .
I had a very good entry come forward & after such a long time away from the ring , a few were ring rusty & some youngsters were a little overawed , which I considered quite acceptable given so many had missed out on their early education & socialisation & tried to give them opportunity to shine , though a few very nice dogs could have been higher placed but the occasion was too much for them .
I found very good examples , but also had some whose construction fell a little short of the standard …….deep unspannable bodies or brisket below elbow standing or on the move on much shorter than their depth legs , forward placed & too little angulation in their fronts due to upright shoulders & short steep upper arms which shorten their strides or make them goosestep , & flat croups with extra high set tails carried like hound sterns ,or conversely short steep croups with low tailsets , often thin & long tails too & some poor downhill or lumpy/hinged toplines became apparent in profile movement , however the most common thing that struck me was how many have too little bone in pasterns & east-west feet when our standard calls for straight legs & good tight feet . As I lift every dog to see how their fronts ‘’drop’’ into place I found lack of bone through pasterns into feet was a common fault today & so some had feet not facing forward naturally . Most came in good condition , but a few were too thin & their pelvic bones were sticking up & they felt shelly with no depth of loin so their rears lacked muscle accordingly , conversely a handful had indulged during lockdown a little too much ! Coats were as ever , mixed , but the top winners all came in very good order with double coats .
Special Beginners - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Richmond Championship Show
11th Sep 2021
Judge: Mr Colin Girling (Benattivo)
Thank you to the committee of the Richmond show for granting my first appointment to award CC’s, I was well looked after on the day and had great support from my stewards which was very much appreciated. It was a real privilege to judge some wonderful examples of the breed and the future looks bright as there were so many wonderful puppies and juniors. I really appreciated all my entries and rewarded those in the best condition on the day, I also acknowledge that many had good breed type and quality even amongst those not in the challenge and some that were not placed in the stronger classes.
Graduate - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Post Graduate - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
The Southern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
18th Sep 2021
Judge: Miss Sally Leslie (Risdene)
Congratulations to the committee on finding a splendid new venue. It is so nice to be able to evaluate exhibits in natural surrounding and this was ideal. I understand some did not care completely for the ground but while some exhibits did not excel on the terrain those that did displayed good conformation and moved accordingly.
Generally: there were some mouth faults present today which affected some results in the context of the classes they were in and the degree of the fault. Fronts came in many shapes and sizes not all straight and narrow unfortunately and I was surprised at the number of large and rather thin, spreading feet. Finally I just want to get off my chest that for me the term racy hindquarters does not carry with it a high tuck up.
The unexpected heat, especially in the earlier classes, was a little overwhelming and I thought both exhibits and exhibitors coped admirably. I loved my line ups and very much appreciated my entry, thank you.
Thanks also to my stewards who in these strange times were really kept at it all day.
Post Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Placing Critique
Beautifully true blue and tan. Narrow and racy but not lacking in strength where required. Could have had a little more undercoat today but nice outline, correct bone, excellent top line kept well on the move. Good skull, eye and ear placement. Preferred movement and overall coat generally to 2.
National Dog Show
24th Sep 2021
Judge: Mrs Wendy Mooney (Chesterton)
Thank you to the committee of Birmingham Dog Show Society for inviting me to judge Border Terriers at their show. Many thanks to all the exhibitors who entered and gave me the honour and pleasure of judging their dogs. I had a fabulous entry and was truly spoilt for choice in many of the classes. One general observation is that there were quite a number of dogs that were, in my opinion, simply too big to do the job that they are bred to do.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
The London & Home Counties Terrier Club Open Show
10th Oct 2021
Judge: Mr R Wright (Borderexpress)
A big thank you the committee for the invite to judge the Border Terriers today, 2nd biggest entry of the day so a big thank you also for the exhibitors on the quality of the dogs for me to go over today. Also a big thank you to the East Anglia Border Terrier Club for the sponsorship of the classes on the day.
A lovely well run show with a great atmosphere and a great ending to the show when you get to see your Best of Breed/Best Puppy go on and get Best Puppy In show. Also a big thank you to my steward Mandy Holmes for keeping the dogs coming and going in correct order.
Reserve Best Dog
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Post Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Placing Critique
3 Y/O Blue & Tan dog with correct ticking, lovely and narrow throughout with excellent shoulders and lovely flat rib. His movement has improved well and has a nice top line/tail set on the move, he has taken his time to mature but can I say he has developed well over lock down. (Res Best Dog)
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Gravesend and Medway Towns Canine Society Open Show
17th Oct 2021
Judge: Derek Pearmain (Delandmar)
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
The East Anglia Border Terrier Club Open Show
13th Nov 2021
Judge: Ms Julie Green (Breckgreen/Stowthorney)
Firstly, I would like to thanks the officers and committee of the East Anglia Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge my first breed club show. My steward & partner Robert Brewster for doing a sterling job as always. I would also like to thank all that entered under me with some traveling great distances. Although on the day we were a few missing due to Scottish BTC being on the same day and the report of covid cases from a show the previous week, for this I fully understand having recently recovered from Covid myself. I was happy with my winners and found no bad mouths or kinked tails on the day. Temperaments on some need to be addressed though, with a few dogs kicking off through the day. A little reminder that these dogs can be excluded from the show on instruction of the show management as in the KC Rules & Regulations. I also found a couple of dogs that were severely underweight and this was affecting their overall condition.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Placing Critique
Blue & Tan dog of nice type. In harsh double jacket. Deeper than first but still spannable. Moved with ease.
Limit - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Special Beginners - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Placing Critique
as Post Graduate Dog
Coventry Ladies’ Kennel Society Open Show
1st Jan 2022
Judge: David Bell (Balintyne)
Post Graduate /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Open /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
London Airedale & Fox terrier Club Open Show
20th Feb 2022
Judge: Sarah Pateman (Lessien)
Being my first appointment, I was very grateful to Mrs L England and the committee for asking me to judge my breed the Border Terrier at their show. Having been in the breed for over thirty years and shown twenty of those years.
The show was very well run, and the hospitality was second to none. I feel a good time was had by all even though many absent due to Covid. Lets hope it can only get better from here on as we need to support our clubs. I certainly had a great day!
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Placing Critique
Another happy boy in the ring and so nice to see these days. Preferred length of muzzle on this boy to my BOB, correct bite, another good harsh coat but less to talk about, narrow in front and good angulation, larger feet than I prefer, moved ok once settled.
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
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.
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Placing Critique
3 years blue with correct ticking, harsh coat, loose pelt,, ribs well back. Good angles front and rear. Firm topline with tail carried well. Sound movement but a bit untidy as he seemed to enjoy himself a bit too much.
Chichester & District Canine Society Open Show
20th Mar 2022
Judge: Dr I H Gabriel (Gaybryl)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Wellingborough & DCS Open Show
9th Apr 2022
Judge: Mr Ken Fraser (Ycart)
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
The East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
18th Apr 2022
Judge: Mr M. Hollingsbee (Otterwood)
I would like to thank the Committee of the Club for entrusting me to judge this
show. Due to my age I have decided that this will be my last appointment at this
level. I would like to thank my able stewards Sarah Pateman and Kay Tuffin for
keeping me in order and ensuring a smooth running of the show. All of the
Committee worked very hard and I thank them.
Having said that, what a lovely standard of dogs were placed before me. Overall
coats were excellent and I did not detect one bad mouth. The only criticism I have is
that a few exhibits did not have the feet and nails trimmed.
Limit - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Class Critique
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Special Beginners - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray
Placing Critique
Blue and tan dog of good type. Nice coat and well presented. Moved well
