Show Placings
Ladies Kennel Association
16th Dec 2018
Judge: Mrs. K. Wilkinson (Otterkin)
Thanks to the exhibitors for a super entry of Border Terriers. As I repeatedly say, the shows are about the dogs and the exhibitors and are not held for the benefit of the judges, so I appreciated the honour of going over your dogs. Thanks also to the ring stewards Angie Feildsend and Andrea Caudrelier who kept everything flowing smoothly so that we finished in good time. With an entry of 148 dogs making 159 entries, we had the highest entry in the Terrier Group and what a lovely entry it was that awaited me on 16th December. As my finalists came into the ring for each set of CCs, I thought "I like all these!!"
After the show was over, I was told that the four dogs I had brought together at the top of the ring, when deciding on the Dog CC, were all related to one dog and in fact three of them were by that same dog, one I have often referred to in the past when discussing stud dogs with people, as a dog who consistently puts breed type on his progeny, so I was thrilled to be told that Ch Grindelvald In Full Cry JW sired three of the dogs and was the great grandsire of the fourth and to confirm that in the catalogue later. Congratulations to Mrs Margaret Bailey on breeding and owning a dog who clearly puts his breed type stamp on his progeny.
Unless something changes drastically with the Judges Competency Framework, this will be my last General Championship Show appointment and so, when asking for the name of the dog to whom I had awarded the CC and Best of Breed at the end when I was filling in the Award Cards, it was fitting that I then found out his name was Dassett Last Waltz JW. So pleased to later see him pulled out in the shortcut in the Terrier Group. Good luck for the future.
Puppy - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Boston & District Canine Society
6th Jan 2019
Judge: Mrs Beverley Barber (Alcumlow)
Thank you to all exhibitors who entered their dogs for me to judge. Thank you to Boston Show Society for inviting me to judge and putting on a very well organised event. Running these events is hard work and takes a lot of organising. The breed has changed a lot in the thirty years I have owned and been part of. Heads are very varied and lack strength under the eye so giving a weaker muzzle and too many domed skulls. Good movement is hard to find too many borders just mark time. Coats were varied but it is a difficult time of the year and I am not a fan of the over tidied coat or worrying about perfect presentation but a little attention to detail helps. A lot of long nails and excess hair on the feet, and a lot of long hair left on sides of the head and muzzles. My judging is based on good shape and conformation in accordance with the breed standard and of course good movement that allows the dog to cover the ground with ease. No animal is perfect and we all judge in our own way but I enjoyed today's challenge.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Class Critique
Very varied class. Many dogs will change places as they mature and develop.
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.
Puppy - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
10th Feb 2019
Judge: Mrs Margaret Davies (Glenorchy)
I would firstly like to thank the Club for giving me the opportunity to judge their February Open Show, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Also thank you to my very efficient stewards Julie Price ad Jem Thomas and by no means least my grateful thanks to all the exhibitors for a super entry.
A few exhibits were wide in front, one or two I couldn't span, movement left a lot to be desired and some could have done with a little more tidying up.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Novice - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Placing Critique
Light grizzle with nice head, good front, spanned easily. Moved okay but coat wasn't at its best today.
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.
Maiden - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
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.
Puppy - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Novice - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
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.
Puppy /
Third Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Placing Critique
Third in puppy today. This young man shows good promise. Nice head with correct dentition. Harsh double jacket. Narrow throughout. Needs to settle on the move but moved well enough to gain a second in this class. Settled on the table later on in the day and was a pleasure to go over. Will look forward to watching him progress.
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Limit /
First Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Norfolk & Norwich CS Open Show
21st Apr 2019
Judge: Mrs Norma Ellis (Normbar)
Lovely entry of quality dogs awaited me, thankyou to the exhibitors for entering.
Puppy /
Reserve
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Placing Critique
At last this lovely boy got his act together , gave his handler a hard time but no deny his quality best of head full of type, good neck and shoulder narrow all through, good coat and thick pelt, when he settled his movement was excellent.
Open /
Reserve
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Dunstable & DCS Open Show
22nd Apr 2019
Judge: Mandy Holmes (Bimandi)
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
West of England Ladies' Kennel Society
28th Apr 2019
Judge: Mrs L A Crawley
Novice - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Placing Critique
A bit unruly this lad playing his handler up, didn’t care for his movement but some of this may be due to the above, liked his width of skull but a tad weak in the muzzle, good eye and mouth and shown in good coat.
Chelmsford & DCS Open Show
6th May 2019
Judge: Nicola Foster (Thozow)
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Special Yearling /
Reserve
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Post Graduate /
Reserve
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Open /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
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 /
Reserve
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Class Critique
This class was lovely to watch moving in profile with every one having reach and drive .
Novice - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
The Scottish Kennel Club
18th May 2019
Judge: Mrs Marylynne Winder (Appleside)
My thanks to the Scottish Kennel Club for giving me the opportunity to judge at this years Championship show, and the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to go over their dogs. A special thanks to my hard working ring stewards.
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Placing Critique
11 months old, lovely head, correct ears, neck, shoulders and front, super top line and tail set, very good coat and pelt, balanced and sound when moving, a real showy puppy.
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 /
Third Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Boston & District Canine Society Open Show
28th May 2019
Judge: Mr. Peter Armstrong ( Atron )
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG3, Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Placing Critique
11 month old grizzle dog. Mature well headed with a dark eye and correct bite. Good ear carriage. Good length of rib and shoulder placement, excellent coat and pelt, well angulated front and rear. Moved soundly when he eventually settled. Presentation however could be improved to advantage. Pleased to award him Best Puppy in Breed and subsequently went on to win Terrier Puppy Group 3.
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
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.
Junior - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Graduate - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
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.
Junior - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Placing Critique
Lots to like about this one too, liked his overall balance and breed type, pleasing head and expression, straight forelegs and good feet. Still seems young and a bit immature yet and needs to settle when moving.
Yearling - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Border Union Agricultural Society
15th Jun 2019
Judge: Joyce Martin (Merumhor)
I would like to thank Border Union Agricultural Society for the invitation to judge my first CC appointment in Border Terriers and to my ring steward Alicia Wilson for keeping me right and the smooth efficiency of getting each class in the ring to keep things going.
I was delighted with the super entry of 123 dogs making 142 entries and appreciate all the exhibitors that gave me the opportunity to go over their dogs and the sporting way they accepted my decisions.
The overall quality was excellent, I was privileged to judge so many lovely dogs and I was pleased with my main winners, all looking in tip top condition on the day.
I was surprised that in some of the exhibits that underneath good coats there was lack of condition and a bit thin and some were lacking thick skin and loose pelt that is important in our breed.
Junior - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Placing Critique
Hard to properly assess this youngster as he was very unsettled on the table and not keen to let me go over him. He has a good head and I liked his expression. He is a nice size and has a lovely profile when he did stand still! Shown in full coat. Sadly did not move for his owner today who had a difficult job, but still worthy of his placing
Blackpool & District Canine Society
23rd Jun 2019
Judge: Mr S A Mcpherson
My thanks go to Blackpool & District Canine Society for the invitation to judge their show, my very efficient stewards and to the exhibitors for their wonderful entry, topping the Terrier Group by quite a margin!
It was a good quality entry, all the way through, especially in the younger classes, Junior bitch being quite exceptional, which bodes well, for the future!
I thought the line ups, for the CCs, were excellent, all, for me, fitting the Standard well, good for size, lithe bodied, easily spanned and with a good length of stride.
Only a very few were difficult to span.
As for points of concern, a number with very deep stops, often with a rounder eye, which gives a rather untypical expression, more reminiscent of the Asian short clawed Otter, rather than the English River Otter.
Forehand construction, as ever, is the main area for concern, correct shoulder and upper arm being the most difficult thing to breed for and attain. A correct forehand is a joy to watch, on the move, especially if they have the rear angulation to match, giving totally balanced, efficient, ground covering movement, but get it wrong and the movement is a bit like a “ bike with square wheels! “ in profile! I’m well aware it’s possible to win, at the highest levels, with the latter, but it doesn’t make it correct, when the Standard asks for the soundness to follow a horse, which, obviously, would require a good length of stride.
A few dogs weren’t too keen on the bandage on my hand, covering up the aftermath of an unfortunate trip up, on gravel, none were unduly penalised.
Junior - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Placing Critique
Grizzle and Tan, 13 months. One, who, when you look past the unruly teenager antics and presentation, is a revelation. Left to his own devices, he can’t stand wrong! Excellent head and expression. Super front and feet. Excellent neck, shoulder, topline and tailset. Easily spanned. Super hindquarters. In a good double coat, which could have been tidied to advantage. Sound, free mover, when he put his mind to it! Pushed hard, by the third, who was carrying rather too much condition, making him not quite so easy to span.
Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
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.
Junior - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Post Graduate - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
East of England Agricultural Society Open Show
4th Jul 2019
Judge: Mrs V Atkinson (Raedwulf)
I so much enjoyed my day judging the inaugural Open Show. Thank you to Mrs Pat Dufty and the Committee for inviting me to judge, it was an honour. I was assisted expertly by the wonderful Avis and Preston Haffenden to whom I am very grateful. Thank you most of all to my Exhibitors who allowed me the privilege of going over their dogs and for the sporting manner in which my decisions were taken.
Junior /
Reserve
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Placing Critique
13 month old red grizzle dog. So much to like about this dog. Gorgeous male with a thick coat and pelt, he looked big but this was all coat! Strong head, nice short stop, big teeth and good bite. Spannable with good rib, powerful shoulders and nice top line with lovely carroty tail. Excellent hind quarters and masses of drive. It was really hard to assess this dog on the move as he was very unsettled but when he did settle his movement was excellent.
Open /
Reserve
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Norfolk and Norwich Canine Society Open Show
21st Jul 2019
Judge: Darren Pearson (Winoski)
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
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 /
Third Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Midland Counties Championship Show
24th Oct 2019
Judge: Mr Stuart Plane
Junior - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
3rd Nov 2019
Judge: Ms Judith Fawcett (Carrock)
I would like to thank the Midland Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge this my second breed club show. Thank you to the committee for their kind hospitality and the lovely gift I received at the end of the day. My two stewards, Sharon Pickering & Beverley Barber, kept things moving along nicely – thank you. I was delighted with the entry – thank you to everyone for giving me the opportunity of going over your dogs and for the sporting manner in which my decisions were accepted. As expected coats were at various stages – some were good, some going over and a couple of exhibits were freshly pulled out. All dogs were entire and there were no kinked tails. There were one or two untidy and a couple of level mouths. I had one main concern on the day – size. There were some exhibits who were just too big to span and weighed heavy and this was reflected in their placings. I thoroughly enjoyed my day and was delighted with my main winners - I had some good quality dogs to judge.
Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Placing Critique
17 month old, who, underneath the untidy coat, is well put together. A little unsettled on the table but I was able to go over him. Very pleasing head with good bite. Lovely shoulder assembly, narrow in front, easy to span with good rib. Good top line and tail set. Moved well once settled. I was disappointed that I was not able to consider him in the final challenge as he was absent.
The Scottish Border Terrier Club Championship Show
9th Nov 2019
Judge: Mrs J Johnson (Ratcheugh)
Firstly my thanks to the Scottish Border Terrier Club for giving me the opportunities to judge their Championship show, the committee for their hospitality and my stewards for keeping me on track. My thanks also to Joyce Martin for giving me memories of the day.
Secondly my appreciation to all exhibitors some who had travelled many miles on a very cold and frosty morning, it was a privilege to go over your dogs and thank you for accepting my decisions.
I was extremely pleased with my main winners, it’s very pleasing to have a class of borders and find one which ticks all your boxes.
Some puppies were in my opinion are too big and some I found difficult to span. I also prefer if handlers allowed the puppy to walk loosely and not strung up, this throws the front movement.
Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Placing Critique
super headed dog with keen expression, shown in correct double coat, easily spanned, good mover, level topline, nice turn of stifle, well put together, true to type.
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.
Junior - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Placing Critique
Very nice to go over when this boy allowed, he was being a “bit of a thug” on the table and played his handler up on the floor, but he had a very smart outline and was of good size and correct balance just slightly taller than my winner. Otter shaped head slightly stronger in skull, small well set and used ears, dark alert cheeky eyes, strong short muzzle and black nose. Moderate neck into shoulders spanned behind, firm back line with thick skin. Tail set on little low but well carried. Body angulated moderately both ends having muscle tone, well ribbed back strong short loin. Very well presented harsh red jacket with good undercoat. Balanced straight forelegs well boned, compact round feet. Once he settled could be seen to be very sound with good reach and drive.
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.
Graduate - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Boston & DCS Championship Show
12th Jan 2020
Judge: Mrs P. Clark (Gameway)
This was my last judging appointment so thank you to all who entered under me today. I thoroughly enjoyed going over some very nice dogs. I would also like to thank my stewards Linda and Natalie who kept the ring running smoothly.
I was very happy to see my BOB take Group 4 and my BP Puppy Group 2.
Yearling - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Southern Counties Canine Association
27th Jun 2021
Judge: Mr Kevin Green (Terabyte)
I would like to thank all the Officers and Committee of the Southern Counties Canine Association for inviting me to judge their show for Border Terriers. It was my first judging appointment for a CH Show and I was very pleased with my entry also I would like to thank all the exhibitors who entered and for allowing me to go over their dogs. They all showed and behaved very well. Last but not least I would like to thank my steward who did an excellent job keeping everything flowing very well.
Graduate - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
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 .
Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Placing Critique
Grizzle/tan . Lovely outline & good profile movement ,but too heavy in condition meant his front was wider & rib hard to span today .Coat not at its best
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 /
Reserve
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
7th Nov 2021
Judge: Frances Chapman-King (Inzievar)
It was a pleasure to spend a day with the Borders. Thank you to the committee for inviting me, and to the exhibitors for bringing their dogs. By way of general comment I found fronts and front movement to be an issue; and size variable with some too big or heavy – making it difficult to span. There was quality too and some promising youngsters.
Graduate - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Ladies Kennel Association
11th Dec 2021
Judge: Mrs Beverley Barber (Alcumlow)
Thank you to everyone who entered their dogs for me to judge. I was pleased with my entry and very pleased that LKA took place in light of the current Covid19 situation. I must admit it was very challenging to judge properly whilst wearing a facemask all day in this indoor venue! I was very pleased with my principle winners. Some of the younger classes were not so good maybe with maturity the exhibits will probably change places many times. My principle of judging is always good sound movement, capable of following a horse, this requires good conformation. A well laid shoulder and a properly angulated rear allows a good free stride . Some dogs were too narrow and so swinging their fronts from side to side, and some were great standing but fell apart on the move, running downhill or rear out of line with front were common faults. Heads were very varied, some very exaggerated or with untypical expression. Bites were mostly okay although I did find misaligned jaws and some had small or uneven sized teeth. Coats were hit and miss but pelts were mostly good and all were spannable, although some were round in rib. But remember you always take the best dog home.
Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Placing Critique
Another good looking dog pushed 1 hard. Lovely head and expression. Good front angulation and length to body. Just not moving as well as 1.
Ashbourne & DCS open show
28th Dec 2021
Judge: David Alcorn (Lourdace/Comalegy)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Nuneaton & DCS Open Show
16th Jan 2022
Judge: Mr M Oxley
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
The Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
29th Jan 2022
Judge: Miss K. Hamilton (Cromlechs)
Firstly I would like to thank the officers and committee of The Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge and showing a warming hospitality. Thanks also goes to my two stewards who made sure my day ran perfectly. A well ran show with a fabulous atmosphere and venue. Many thanks goes to all the exhibitors for allowing me to go over their dogs and making my day one to remember and thoroughly enjoyable. Bitches outweighed the dogs but I was happy with the overall quality on the day. I would say exhibits were presented well although some could benefit with some general canine care like nail clipping. The last few years haven’t been kind to the show world so let’s not forget that sportsmanship is vital in making the show and atmosphere what it is.
Reserve Best Dog
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Placing Critique
Grizzle dog short of coat today. This lovely dog presented a good otter head with dark eyes and a strong muzzle. Good reach of neck flowing into a well placed shoulder with a good length of body, a level topline and carrot shaped tail. Narrow throughout with correct rib and racy hindquarters. Moved out well. Delighted to award him Reserve Best Dog
The Terrier Club of South Wales
20th Mar 2022
Judge: Mrs Julie North (Northborders)
I would like to thank the Committee for inviting me to judge the Border Terriers at this very friendly well run show and thank you for the lovely lunch , I thoroughly enjoyed myself and thank the Exhibitors for your fabulous entry but such a shame COVID showed it's ugly head again meaning there were quite a few absentees however I had some really nice dogs to go over
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Placing Critique
A really lovely headed dog , sporting a lovely new tight jacket , good pelt good lay of shoulder , ok in rib , up to size but still spannable good tail and set , rather large flat feet did spoil the whole look ,he moved ok and has a lovely happy temperament
The Midland Border Terrier Club Championship Show
7th Aug 2022
Judge: Miss Rebecca Barber (Alcumlow)
Thank you very much to the committee of the Midland Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge this show, it is a club that is very dear to me having been a member for over 30 years and I very much enjoyed my day. Thank you to my three stewards Laura, La and Richard for doing an amazing job of looking after me and keeping me well fuelled! Thank you also to all of the exhibitors who made the decision to enter their beautiful dogs under me, I know that we have to be selective in this current climate and I was absolutely delighted with such a fabulous entry. I felt overall that the dogs were of excellent quality and the majority were turned out beautifully. Heads are good in the main, we are getting away from that bulbus rounded skull and teddy bear expression and going back to a more traditional look. I would say the things that need addressing the most are front angulation, there are still quite a few dogs lacking in upper arm and also poor rear angulation appears to be creeping in a little. However, I found some beautiful dogs and I was very pleased with my main winners, some classes were extremely competitive and some good dogs had to go cardless. I thank you all for persevering in the heat, it was a tough day for me judging in such intense heat, so I am sure it was difficult for the exhibits too. I hope my winners appreciated our crochet efforts with the personalised rosettes, which mum and I took a lot of pleasure in making.
Limit - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Placing Critique
Another quality grizzle male, another fabulous mover that could follow a horse all day. Turned out well, in excellent coat. Good head with flat skull, neat ears and a keen eye. Well placed shoulders, level topline and tailset, narrow and well ribbed back.
Class Critique
What a fabulous class of quality dogs.
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.
Best Dog
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Best In Show
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Placing Critique
Grizzle dog of lovely size. Nice head that’s not overdone in anyway. Nice eye and good scissor bite with large teeth. This boy is narrow throughout and easy to span. Lovely top line and tail set. Nice length of rib. Well muscled all round. New jacket just coming through. Moved well. Was pleased to award him Best Dog and eventually Best in Show. Will look forward to seeing future results form this dog.
The Terrier Club of South Wales Open Show
14th May 2023
Judge: Mr R Wright (Borderexpress)
I would like to start by thanking the Officers and Committee of The Terrier Club Of South Wales for asking me to judge such a well organised and supported show and the wonderful hospitality on the day. Secondly to the exhibitors for the wonderful support and entry on the day of 54 dogs.
I enjoyed having the chance to go over some real quality dogs on the day and in a couple of the classes the placings could easily of been reversed. My Best Of Breed youngster showed himself really well on the day and continued to do so through to the Best In Show line up where he secured the grand honours of being awarded Best In Show by BIS Judge Mark Ord.
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Placing Critique
4 Y/O red grizzle dog that has a really smart outline stood and on the move, nice strong head and neat ear and again flows through his narrow shoulders and flanks showing a good top line and tail set. Just short of a little bit more coat today but sets a really nice overall picture .of a quality dog
The Southern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
10th Jun 2023
Judge: Miss Julie Price (Oxcroft)
Thank you to all at the Southern Border Terrier Club for the invitation to judge your championship show this year, it was a great honour and privilege. The weather was hot and the venue was good to gain some shade for the dogs and myself! I had two very capable stewards who kept things running smoothy throughout the day, so thank to Kathleen Haugh and Sophie Liggat for their support. I really enjoyed my day and was more than happy with my winners. Thank you again for your hospitality.
I was looking for type, gameness, soundness and dogs that were fit to do a day’s work whilst not losing any attributes of the breed standard. Some exhibits were rather well muscled around the shoulders which made it difficult to feel the lay of the shoulders and this would also restrict their ability to go to ground. As a breed I think we are losing the otter heads and keen expressions which distinguishes the Border Terrier from other terrier breeds. A lady contacted me a week after the show and explained that she had attended the show during some of the bitch classes as she was looking to purchase a puppy having recently lost two of her old Borders. She explained she was now thinking of buying another breed as the dogs in the show ring did not look like the Borders she had had previously. She felt that they did not have the characteristic otter heads, and sadly I had to agree with her.
Overall, most dogs were fit for purpose and I am sure you all took the best dog home with you. In the current financial climate, all your entries were valuable to the club and it was a pleasure and an honour to go over your dogs.
Mid Limit - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Placing Critique
Shown in excellent condition but heavier and wider in shoulder than first two.
Paignton Championship Show
5th Aug 2023
Judge: Colin Powell (Bowtman)
Open - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
The Midland Border Terrier Club Championship Show
6th Aug 2023
Judge: Mr. Bob Wright (Totherend)
It was a real honour to judge my home club’s show and my thanks go to a great committee for the opportunity and the way they run the club with all hands to the wheel. Richard Wright and Sharon Pickering had my back and have my appreciation for a great day’s stewarding.
I was disappointed in the early dog classes where what initially looked like an impressive line-up failed to materialise once on the table or on the move. Movement was a weak spot for a surprisingly large number of exhibits, especially front movement. There were three poor mouths and one exhibit that couldn’t be spanned but lots of good pelts, coats and neat feet. However long tails are becoming more common and a true carrot tail is about as rare as hen’s teeth. I was fascinated by some handlers interpretation of a triangle, suffice to say it’s a good job it wasn’t a maths exam.
Once again there were only two CCs available which is a great shame when there are so many who warrant them. I can only sympathise with those who went home empty handed. It was most likely a reflection of the strength of the classes rather than their standing. The bitch classes were especially strong with at least six exhibits worthy of much more than I had available to offer. When it came to the line ups I was clearly torn and had to be really picky to get to a decision but in the end I was pleased with all the winners.
Whilst there is still much that can be done to improve some aspects of the breed there is a lot to be proud of with some really stunning exhibits out there.
Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Placing Critique
Well balanced with great lines and a good mover, flat skull, keen eyes, small ears, narrow and ribbed well back, harsh coat
Class Critique
Strong class this and could have gone many ways
Driffield Championship Show
26th Aug 2023
Judge: Mrs. Liz Wright (Totherend)
My thanks to Driffield Championship Dog Show Society for the invitation to judge today and thanks to my stewards Peter and Lesley Armstrong, who kept the ring running smoothly. Thanks also to the exhibitors for allowing me to go over their dogs. Front movement in the breed still needs some improvement, but overall I had lots of quality exhibits. Bites were good and only one kinked tail.
Limit - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Baillieswells Ncn'ean
Class Critique
Lots to like in this class
