Show Placings
Windsor Championship Dog Show
29th Jun 2023
Judge: Professor S P Dean (Tyrian)
My thanks to Windsor Dog Show for the judging appointment. Delayed by Covid, it is a sensible moment to retire from judging at Championship level, especially as the day was very enjoyable and a fine memory to end with. It was in fact a superb entry of high quality border terriers and my thanks to all the exhibitors, especially those who travelled long distances.
It was a delight when my BOB, Ch Otterbobs Tolsen, won the terrier group and an additional pleasure when my Best Veteran, Ch Cynetkoy Pillow Talk, placed third in the Veteran Group. Overall the borders proved to be sound and it was particularly enjoyable to find several dogs with large, strong teeth. Many were in a fit condition with firm muscle and active drive on the move. The majority had good shoulders coupled with hind quarters that looked capable of a day’s work. This correct construction translated into to good movement. The Border Terrier should remain a workmanlike terrier and future breeders need to keep that in mind.
The top decisions were decided by some of these less obvious merits and indeed my personal preferences but, in the end, I was pleased to see an entry of border terriers with so much quality. This bodes well for the future and has left me with memories of a most enjoyable day.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Olga
Placing Critique
Quality class of babies. Winner, 6mo well presented, made nicely and moved well. Pleasing head and expression lovely coat and pelt. Will watch her blossom with interest.
East of England Agricultural Society
6th Jul 2023
Judge: Joyce Martin (Merumhor)
Many thanks to the officers and committee for the invitation to judge Border Terriers at the East of England Agricultural Society Show, which was to be the last one run by this society. It was a super venue with lovely big rings which gave the dogs a chance to stride out. Many thanks to my ring stewards Peter and Lesley Armstrong for keeping things running smoothly and efficiently. I was delighted with my entry of 109 dogs making a total entry of 149 and pleased with the overall quality of dogs shown. Thank you to the exhibitors for giving the chance to go over your dogs and for the sporting way the placings were taken. It is indeed a privilege to have the opportunity do so. I was thrilled to be able to watch the terrier group and see my BOB - Stineval Lambert JW take group 1 in a quality line up. I also was delighted to hear that my BPIB - Glebeheath Ophelia went Group 3 in the Puppy Group.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Olga
Placing Critique
Grizzle bitch who I see is litter sister to my winner. Another lovely puppy who could easily swap places with her sister on another day. Nice head with sweet expression and neat ears. She has a good topline and tail set and narrow throughout. Shown in a harsh tweedy jacket with pliable pelt. Moved well but just not so confidently as 1.
Leeds Championship Show
29th Jul 2023
Judge: Mr Brian Aubrey (Jenabeck)
Thank you all for a wonderful entry, I had to make some difficult choices on the day, but as always, I judge the dog on the day friend or foe and not what the dog as done in the past or what it will do in the future.
a few things did concern me on the day (1 ) so Many dirty teeth, (2) a few unfit dogs due to being overweight, (3) and the most concerning is short legs on one or two of the borders,
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Olga
Placing Critique
Litter sister to above, their Brother won mpd, hell of a litter, light grizzle, all the same remarks as 1 but a different Colour, thought 1 moved that little better on the day , will change places with different judges,
Paignton Championship Show
5th Aug 2023
Judge: Colin Powell (Bowtman)
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Olga
Placing Critique
The other sister in the litter and not a lot to choose between them, very similar attributes as well to this one but not as mature as the first place.
The Welsh Kennel Club Championship Show
19th Aug 2023
Judge: Jane Morton Shaw (Fehmarn)
I would like to thank the WKC committee for inviting me to judge at this lovely show. It was very well organised with a super friendly atmosphere.
Thank you to all the exhibitors for your entry & accepting my decisions so graciously.
I thoroughly enjoyed my day, but I have to apologise for the late start! I’m always super early for everything, and had arrived on the showground by 8am. Unfortunately my watch battery ran out at 8.20 and I was mortified when I realised it had stopped and to find out that the time was 9.35!!!
I was very pleased to see my BOB, BPIB & BVIB shortlisted in their groups, with Veteran going on to Group 3.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Olga
Placing Critique
Litter sister to the first placed bitch. Nice size, neat feet. Good top line with well set on of tail. Needed a little more length in neck. Moved well.
Richmond Championship Show
8th Sep 2023
Judge: Mr Tim Ball (Kaitak)
Best Puppy
Name at show: Glebeheath Olga
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Olga
Placing Critique
8 mth old grizzle who greatly appealed and I thought her an exciting prospect. Scoring for type, feminine all through and so good to go over given her correct construction. Neck of medium length, firm topline, ribcage extending well back, muscular loin and tail set on well. Nicely balanced head with skull of moderate breadth, lovely eye and ear, strong muzzle and scissor bite. Good angulation both ends, straight forelegs with correct breadth between, good feet and firm, muscular hindquarters. Moving freely and with good carriage. Super thick pelt. Best Puppy.
