Show Placings
Manchester General Championship Show
19th Jan 2017
Judge: Mrs Karen Dean (Tyrian)
I would first like to thank the society for inviting me to judge and also my stewards for efficiently managing the ring. This is a particularly difficult time of year for coats especially with Crufts on the horizon, producing some results that would change on another day. Several exhibits lacked the harsh top coat and some were past their best resulting in good harshness but lack of undercoat so giving a thin feel to coat and particularly the pelt. I was a little disappointed in the number of exhibits that were not displaying the drive I was looking for and hope this is also due to the time of year. I was particularly pleased with both my CC and RCC winners especially in relation to their movement.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath
Buckinghamshire CS Open Show
28th Jan 2017
Judge: Mr Ivor Hemmings (Courtington)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG2, Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath
Swindon & DCS Open Show
4th Mar 2017
Judge: Mrs A Read (Roxambor)
Best Puppy
Name at show: Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
19th Mar 2017
Judge: Mrs Jayne Gillam (Orenberg)
What a pleasure it was for me to judge the East Anglian Border Terrier Club Championship Show on Sunday 19th March 2017. Thanks to the EABTC for inviting me to judge and to the exhibitors for the lovely entry and the sporting way in which they accepted my decisions. A really friendly relaxed atmosphere and a good big well lit ring awaited me, along with a good steward in Robert Brewster who did a sterling job keeping everything running smoothly. It certainly was a quality entry and I really enjoyed going over all the dogs and coats and pelts were much improved since the last time I judged. Toplines, shoulders and movement were varied but I was very pleased with my winners on the day, in some classes they would change places on another occasion but I was judging them today as I saw them, and how I interpreted the Breed Standard.
Best Puppy - Dog
Name at show: Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath
Best Puppy
Name at show: Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath
Placing Critique
well presented puppy who showed his head off, glad to award him BP. Good front assembly with the most superb straight forelegs with lovely neat feet and firm pasterns for one so young, good topline in profile movement, lovely tail and excellent coat and pelt. Good head with neat ears and dark eye. Best Dog Puppy & Best Puppy.
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
25th Mar 2017
Judge: Mrs. Margaret Curtis (Matamba)
Thank you to The Border Terrier Club officers, committee and members who elected to give me the privilege of judging their club championship show, and many thanks to the exhibitors who travelled from near and far and accepted my placings sportingly. Thanks to my two stewards Janice Johnson and Judith Fawcett who did a grand job and also thanks to the hard working Joyce Martin for all the wonderful photographs.
Today the overall picture and my main concern was that we seem to be losing the "Head like that of an otter moderately broad in the skull, with short strong muzzle". What I was seeing was a narrow skull which does not give that typical Border Terrier expression. Movement was more of a problem in the dog classes, in the bitch classes came the quality and the soundness.
When it comes to the showring, presentation is, in my opinion, important. I like to see a dog smart but not over groomed or in full coat but tidy, today attention to ears, tails and feet could have been beneficial to some exhibits.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath
Placing Critique
Nice outline when standing on loose lead, well balanced overall. Good head for his age with neat ears, good length of back, right amount bone, in good coat, moved round the ring well.
West of England Ladies' Kennel Society
28th Apr 2017
Judge: Mrs L Illingworth
My thanks goes to the society for the welcome and hospitality and for giving me the opportunity to judge a smashing entry of Border Terriers. Special thanks to my proficient stewards Anne and Rod Green for keeping the ring flowing smoothly.
The quality was pleasing with many fit, well presented and workman like dogs present, Dogs on the whole were well balanced and span able , a few were too upright in shoulder effecting an economical stride my main worry was mouths there were quite a few with small teeth weak under jaws and others with teeth out of alignment, worrying in a working breed. Double coats and thick pelts were in plenty
Best Puppy
Name at show: Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath
Placing Critique
Super front, straight legs with good bone, tight feet, level topline, tail well set, moved with plenty of drive, pleasing all through best puppy
Novice - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath
Joint Border Terriers Clubs' Championship Show
30th Apr 2017
Judge: Mrs. K. Wilkinson (Otterkin)
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath
Placing Critique
Beautiful make and shape on this dog. Loved his reach of neck. Such a lovely otter head with a small, dark eye and a good strong muzzle. Ears perhaps a tad big at this stage but hopefully will grow into them. Lovely straight front but was moving a little erratically in the front which cost him higher honours when it came to the decision for Best Puppy Dog. Fantastic coat and pelt. Lovely tail, right off the top of his back, although he has a habit at the moment of holding it to the side when moving, though not when standing. He is well off for bone but spans easily. Ribs carried well back.
Novice - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath
Birmingham National Dog Show
4th May 2017
Judge: Mr Terence Tuck
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG3, Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath
Placing Critique
A very smart pup, liked his size, very easily spanned, straight front, very good angulation both ends, super topline. Good coat and pelt, and moved well, Best Puppy.
Novice - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath
Bath CS Championship Show
26th May 2017
Judge: Mr P Iversen (Norway)
I would like to thank the committee of Bath CS for inviting me to judge at their show. Many thanks to my stewards, who did an excellent job. I enjoyed my day among Border Terriers and their sporting owners. Many thanks for your entries.
Best Puppy
Name at show: Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath
Placing Critique
I was very impressed by this young dog. Well balanced and moved out freely. Excellent head, dark eye, very good neck and front, excellent coat and thick pelt . Considered for res CC. Should have a bright furture.
Reading & District Kennel Association
31st May 2017
Judge: Tracey Anscombe (Orangebox)
Thank you to the committee for the invitation to judge Border Terriers at your show. The venue was super light and airy I understand that this was the first dog show held here. Thanks also to my two stewards that kept me in check.
Best Puppy
Name at show: BPIS, TPG1, Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath
Placing Critique
11 month old Grizzle and Tan male. Shown in top form, in super double jacket of harsh texture and what a pelt! Gorgeous otter head filled with big white teeth. Straight front and easily spanned due to having a correct rib. Moved with drive and purpose. A really showman that held his own in the big ring to go Best Puppy in Show. I am sure he has a very bright future.
Southern Counties Canine Association
3rd Jun 2017
Judge: Mr Kimmo Mustonen (Finland)
I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge at this show. And to my two stewards who were very helpful all the day. I really enjoyed the show. It was a pleasure and an honour to judge my own breed Border Terriers in their home country. It was a day I will remember. Thank you to the exhibitors for their entries!
RDCC
Name at show: Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG2, Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath
Placing Critique
10 months old excellent puppy who should have a bright future. Excellent size and proportions. Beautiful head and keen expression. Super topline. Good front. Balanced angulated. Easy to span. Excellent harsh coat in excellent condition. Loose pelt. Sound, free movements. I will follow his career with interest. RCC. Happy to see him TPG2.
The Southern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
11th Jun 2017
Judge: Mr Arthur Cuthbertson (Ashbrae)
My thanks to the Club for my appointment which I thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you to the Officers and Committee for their hospitality and gift. Thanks to my stewards Tina Morgan and Jane Roberts for the efficient way they kept the show moving along. I was very pleased with my final line ups, which were all presented in very good coat and condition. I would have been happy to have awarded at least 3 CC’s in each sex. All the dogs placed had correct dentition which was very pleasing. Movement has improved since the last time I judged. However I do think more thought should be taken regarding heads as a lot appear to be lacking strength under the eye and jaw, which results in losing the otter like head.
Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath
Border Union Agricultural Society
17th Jun 2017
Judge: Mr Phil Sharp (Martec)
I would like to thank the Committee for inviting me to judge at this Show. It was my first visit to Kelso and I was most impressed with the hospitality and organisation there. My two excellent stewards, Gordon and Donald, kept me on the straight and narrow and contributed to a lovely atmosphere in and around the ring.
I did not make my usual visit to the SBTC championship show the weekend before as I wanted to see all the dogs afresh, and I am glad I did as many of the exhibits were new to me. In general, mouths were good, with dentition only slightly awry in one instance. I found no kinked tails and all dogs were entire.
It was a very hot and sunny day and this affected some dogs, who perhaps lacked their normal animation and were moving lethargically. As usual, there was a wide variation in coats, with some totally lacking top coat, and this naturally had an effect on the placings.
I would like to thank the exhibitors for the large entry and for the sporting way in which my decisions were taken throughout my judging stint.
Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath
Placing Critique
was of similar size to the class winner. Was balanced on the table and had a lovely head. Good straight front, but movement let this youngster down today
Blackpool Championship Dog Show
23rd Jun 2017
Judge: Mr D Mitchell (Paleside)
I would like to thank Blackpool for inviting me to give my first CC’s, and to the exhibitors for a lovely entry of super dogs which were a pleasure to go over. My two stewards for doing a sterling job. It was such a shame the weather turned on Friday morning, the heavens opened and it blew a gale. But you turned out non the less. Overall I was pleased with the movement back and front. Dogs were in good fit condition, some would benefit from ringcraft for both dog and owner. From what I saw today things are good for the future of our breed.
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath
Placing Critique
Dark eye, nice mouth, straight narrow front, nice lay of shoulder and length of rib, moved out well.
Windsor
1st Jul 2017
Judge: Mr Stewart McPherson (Brumberhill)
Firstly, my thanks must go to the committee for the invitation to judge at their show and to those exhibitors who entered, for my opinion, always an honour, to judge their dogs, giving me the highest entry in the Terrier Group. My thanks, also, to my stewards, who kept things running smoothly, with good humour.
An interesting entry, most were sound and typical. The thing that struck me most was front profile movement. An alarming number, due to an incorrect shoulder and upper arm placement, lacked full reach on the move, the leg lifting, hackney like, but not straightening out to reach full extension on the move. It may appear to be accurate coming and going, but it doesn’t actually cover much of the ground, so is therefore uneconomical movement, meaning the dog would have to work twice as hard to keep up, as the Standard asks for “capable of” and the “soundness to follow a horse”. Just because it’s possible to win with this type of movement doesn’t make it correct!
I was very pleased with my top winners, shown free standing, giving the, in my opinion, correct outlines, with no need to “assemble“ them in to a shape! All were sound, free movers. Typical “old school” Border Terriers! Pleased to hear that their qualities were recognised in their respective Groups!
RDCC
Name at show: Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG3, Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath
Placing Critique
Grizzle & Tan.Excellent, otter like, head & expression. Good neck, shoulder, front & feet. Excellent topline & tailset. Racy hindquarters. Super harsh double coat, which was beautifully presented. Excels on the move, keeping his super outline. Handy size and a real showman. Best Puppy & Res CC. Delighted to hear he went Group 3 in the Terrier Puppy Group!
East of England Agricultural Society
9th Jul 2017
Judge: Mrs Marion Reeves
Having achieved 80 years on my last birthday I have decided that this has to be the last occasion that I award C.C. ‘s in Border Terriers. It’s time for the next generation to step up. In the showring border terriers still come in every size & shape imaginable. Our breed standard is I believe the sketchiest of all the breed standards offering only limited guidance as to the perfect exhibit. What would be wrong with including an ideal ratio of length of body to height at withers? I also have a problem with “Hindquarters – racy” which for me describes a greyhound or a whippet. Surely we don’t want the overangulated hindquarters that have crept into the breed in recent years.
On to the Show! I was very pleased with my entry & had no difficulty finding some worthy winners.
Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Placing Critique
A very smart grizzle puppy beautifully presented. Just too square in outline for me.
Leeds Championship Dog Show
22nd Jul 2017
Judge: Mrs Jayne Alpe
Thanks to the committee for my invitation and for providing two excellent stewards who enabled me to easily get on with my judging. Thank you to the exhibitors for the good quality entry. Overall impression from last time I judged was that movement has improved somewhat but many lacked the drive and ease of movement that is needed in a dog that was bred to follow a horse. I was looking for both this and balance without some of the over exaggerations that I have noticed slowly creeping in to the breed. I was delighted to see my BOB pulled into the cut in the group and my BP with a Group 4.
Junior - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Placing Critique
different type to 1 but liked him a lot. Good head, dark eye correct bite. Coat not at its best. Moved well.
Paignton
5th Aug 2017
Judge: Mr Jeff Horswell (Drakesleat)
Great characters and a sporting ringside. I thought there were some size problems, a few being rather bulky. Front action is the biggest problem, not many being accurate coming towards. Feet by and large very good.
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Placing Critique
Really lovely d, topping rather a nice class. He has a v good head. Liked his width of skull and balance to strong muzzle. Correct neck. Well laid shoulders. Correct chest, ribs go well back to a short loin. Level topline. Well made rear. Could be in slightly fuller coat. Super profile action. Just needs to firm in front, was v close up for RCC.
Bournemouth CA Championship Show
13th Aug 2017
Judge: Mr Harold Ogden
This was such a special appointment and I am indebted to Bournemouth for the opportunity. You see it was "Aunty Eva" Heslop, the revered breeder of the Corburn Border Terriers, who drove me to my first ever allbreed Ch show in 1970. Eva took Sunday school in the Methodist chapel in Corbridge, Northumberland, and I was her secret weapon boy soloist at the competitive music festival! I particularly remember the beautiful Ch Corburn Corn Dolly shown by Mr Skeet. Bellingham show was not only local for me but THE Mecca for Geordie/Scots Borders. I have judged the breed since 1992 and been educated both by a breed club seminar in 2012 and by obtaining a JDP Credit in Nov 2013. That would theoretically have halved the KC Judges Sub requirement of 160 hands on. I actually had 200. I only mention all this as cynics assume the likes of me to have been "fast tracked" and / or to have no actual interest.
69 of the original 82 starters made it so I had plenty to work with. The bugbear was fronts whether steep /elbows /plaiting /hackney. As a toydog specialist I am accustomed to spotting lift / hackney that is often written into the breed standards. But this no decorative breed but rather a functional working terrier "capable of following a horse" that
requires endurance and hence a rhythmical swing straight through from the shoulders ensuring no wasted effort, He will tire all too quickly otherwise. Moreover the breed standard expressly includes in the Faults section an assessment of "its effect on the terrier's ability to work"
DCC
Name at show: Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Placing Critique
just 13m; gave me the most positives, all coming together in the one exhibit; my hands flowed over him as one part fitted so easily into the next; typical otter head with squareness
in breadth/depth across skull & short, strong muzzle; spannable; has some forechest hanks to his ex forehand; gd jacket & pelt; correctly narrow & ribbed back though I would elongate him a tad for preference; racy quarters with matching angulation to that up front; well let down in hock; ex feet; but it was his rhythmical, straight striding soundness that kept him ahead together with his game
Welsh Kennel Club
19th Aug 2017
Judge: Mr Max King
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Placing Critique
Very impressive youngster with lots to admire, strong muzzle developing, nice neck and shoulders, good length of body, racy hindquarters, very good coat, held topline on the move and looked very attractive when moving. Pressed hard for further honours.
Scottish Kennel Club
27th Aug 2017
Judge: Mr Euan Castel (Flutorum)
My thanks to the committee for their kind invitation to judge at this my local Championship Show. Special thanks to my excellent steward Ben Joiner for keeping everything in order. Thank you to all exhibitors for providing me with a lovely entry to go over. I found a depth of quality in each class with some close decisions to make. Very pleased that my Best of Breed, Best Puppy and Best Veteran went on to do well in their respective groups – well done.
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Placing Critique
A well presented light grizzle, ideal for size and balance. A super otter like head with a dark eye and well placed ear. Narrow throughout, correct front and rear angulations. Carroty tail well set on. Good double jacket. Moved very soundly on tight feet.
City of Birmingham
2nd Sep 2017
Judge: Mrs B Roderick
Firstly I would like to thank my stewards for their assistance during the day.
Thanks to the exhibitors that sportingly took my decisions, it was a pleasure to judge some lovely terriers. I would just suggest that over baiting not only slows up the judging, especially with young puppies but does spoil the terriers outline in the final line up of the classes on occasion. That said it was pleasing to find the temperaments sound in the exhibits, despite the various distractions and of course the clanking of the ducting under the carpet. Thank you again for your entry.
Junior - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Placing Critique
Put down in immaculate condition this youngster moves very well but was not co-operating with his handler when standing at times. A shade short in the body for me but has good depth of body good tail and tail set, masculine head and expression a close decision between the two.
Richmond
9th Sep 2017
Judge: Mr Richard Allen (Penparc)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG4, Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
DCC
Name at show: Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Placing Critique
Top quality youngster. Very typical outline. Excellent eye, head and expression. Clean neck and shoulders in good body. Shown in excellent coat and condition. Easily spanned. Level topline, tail carried correctly. Well muscled hindquarters. Moved with style and accuracy and showed liked a seasoned campaigner. DCC & BOB & G4.
South Wales Kennel Association
8th Oct 2017
Judge: Mr. Mark Ord (Marnadee)
Thank you to my very able stewards who kept the proceedings running smoothly & all exhibitors who entered under me today. I consider it a great privilege to handle this delightful breed. A very enjoyable day for me awarding C.C.s in this breed for the first time. I had my first Border T in 1975 and have followed the breed with interest ever since. As a judge this is just my opinion on the breed from those entered under me today. We all have a slightly different interpretation of the breed standard and I think that is what makes exhibiting & breeding a great interest, however I do think it is vital to remember what the breed was developed originally to do and make sure we do not loose vital breed points.
Today I found the depth of quality was in the bitches, I was pleased to say the majority of bitches were of correct size and easy to span, I unfortunately can not say the same for the males. I was disappointed with front movement, I found tails of correct length & shape lacking in many and some odd expressions. On a positive note I was more than happy with many of my classes, some classes you were spoilt for choice and that is great to see, in-fact some classes were exceptionally good quality, it was a case of splitting hairs & on dogs performance. The majority had good double coats of good texture & nice loose pelts. Temperaments were also very good, the Border should be biddable and never snappy with people or other dogs & this was good to see.
RDCC
Name at show: Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Placing Critique
good headed youngster with well set ears, good neck & has excellent body shape, easy to span rib, loose pelt and in first class double coat, harsh with dense undercoat, good neat feet, well set & shaped tail. good strong quarters which he uses well on the move, on the stack most lovely outline and handled & presented in perfect condition
Midland Counties Canine Society
27th Oct 2017
Judge: Mr David G Winsley (Davmar)
My thanks to the exhibitors for their quality entry, also to my two efficient stewards.
I would like to mention that due to the noisy ring next to our during the first three bitch classes, some youngster were upset and didn't show to their best advantage, hopefully they will have gotten over it. Movement generally was good in the majority of dogs. Feet need more attention, some certainly don't comply with the breed standard and certainly would affect them if they had to go long distances. Some just needed a little judicious trimming.
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Placing Critique
This boy is very finished looking, he is of a nice size & cannot be ignored. Very pleasing head with a nice width of skull & well filled fore face. Good neck, straight front with a well balanced body. Nicely made hindquarters with a good turn of stifle. Correct tailset & and he carries his tail correctly. In a first class coat & condition with of pelt. Moving from the side he looked good, but not as positive in front action today for me.
Bristol & DDC Open Show
3rd Dec 2017
Judge: Mr Lee Reynolds (Etterbern)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: BIS, TG1, Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Boston & DCS Championship Show
7th Jan 2018
Judge: Mr Mark Walshaw (Janmark)
Many thanks to the society for inviting me to award Challenge Certificates for the first time for this breed at this show. The show had a wonderful atmosphere throughout & it was great to see the other terrier breeds gaining support from exhibitors. I was delighted with the entry of 98. Thank you to my stewards Bill and Trish, who kept the ring running very smoothly and to all the exhibitors who entered under me today. I consider it a great achievement to be able to handle & judge this lovely breed I thank the exhibitors for their sporting behaviour & kind comments afterwards. I personally had an enjoyable day, despite been very much under the weather & to be honest really struggled at times, but thankfully I continued to ply myself with tablets, lozenges and drinks. I tried to judge the dogs as I saw them on the day, based on their virtues, difficult at times, due to the varying types. The quality within the entry was in the bitches. Front movement is obviously an issue within the breed & in some classes; I had to be lenient with this obvious fault. Again it was disappointing to find so many with so little muscle tone. Coats & pelts were generally good throughout, considering the time of year & dentition was also good with large teeth in abundance. It was a pleasure to see not one cross word between the dogs & temperaments were excellent. Quite a few were wriggly little devils on the table, but guess all aren't, or supposed to be statues.
Junior - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Class Critique
Strong class, quality in the top 4.
Worcester & Malvern CS Open Show
13th Jan 2018
Judge: Tim Ball (Kaitak)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Placing Critique
18 mth dog who was a standout in today's entry. He excelled for type, is so well balanced and was a pleasure to go over. Neck of moderate length, firm topline, ribbed well back, good depth to his narrow chest, strong loin and excellent tail for set and carriage. Quality headpiece with moderate breadth to skull, short strong muzzle, dark keen eyes, ears set on correctly, good dentition and excellent furnishings. Standing straight in front on super feet with nice thick pads and firm, racy hindquarters. Harsh, dense jacket presented in first class order and super thickness to skin. Moving with style and using himself as he goes. BOB and later Group 2.
Manchester Championship Show
18th Jan 2018
Judge: Mr Frank Kane (Hirontower)
Many thanks to my stewards Alan Small and Susan Kannangara.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
DCC
Name at show: Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Placing Critique
Took my eye on the first circuit of the class with his clean stride and firm outline. On the table he appealed in his construction at both ends, spannable body and correct bone and feet. A good head, but his eye set could be better, great coat and excellent tail and carriage. DCC, BOB and later Group 2.
Class Critique
Excellent class full of quality.
Crufts
9th Mar 2018
Judge: Mr.Carl Gunnar-Stafberg
Yearling - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: CH Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
National Terrier Club
7th Apr 2018
Judge: Mr. W. R. Irving
Thanks to the exhibitors for the entry of 160 from 157 dogs.
There were some very strong classes and interestingly the biggest class was Limit Dog with seventeen entries. My biggest worry about the overall entry was that there seemed be some very large exhibits which were well over the standard size. Even in bitches there were a good number that were too big and in dogs some were enormous. And it was not so much that they were too leggy - rather that so many were far from being able to be spanned. I think we really ought to try to do something about that.
Heads were by and large good but there were quite a few with big ears. Coats of course were variable and I only found one really bad mouth and one kinked tail.
Movement left a bit to be desired especially in front but I was disappointed also that so many were not moving well behind either.
My thanks to my two very efficient stewards which enabled us to finish by around 1 p.m. and to the exhibitors most of whom seemed to take my decisions in the sporting way befitting the breed
DCC
Name at show: CH Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Best Of Breed
Name at show: CH Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: CH Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Placing Critique
a good smart dog of correct size, not in the best of coats but texture of what was there was OK. Good in head with pleasing skull and good eye and expression. Good thickness of tail and OK tailset. Moved well behind. Well balanced for bone and not over exaggerated in any way. Showed well throughout. Went on to win DCC and BOB
The East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
8th Apr 2018
Judge: Mr David Hunt (Ottaswell)
With apologies for the delay in submitting this critique.
My sincere thanks to the officers and committee of East Anglia Border Terrier Club for offering me this appointment.
Huge thanks to my sole steward Rob Brewster who efficiently organised the ring and exhibits all day despite being in poor health and needing constant medication throughout the day. Most of all my appreciation to the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to assess your dogs.
With the ever rising cost of suitable venues, it was necessary to move this show from the much appreciated previous Burgess Hall at St Ives to a new Leisure Centre at Littleport. On the day the huge venue was shared with a large number of indoor bowls enthusiasts which meant there was a longish walk from the large car park to our hall. The hall itself was large enough but dog cages all around the hall gave rise to lots of noise and distraction from barking dogs which was very evident when listening to my dictaphone. At lunchtime, with lots of people all trying to use the cafe/restaurant at the same time, this caused long queues and even longer waiting times for food and drinks to arrive, which in turn meant the lunch break overran.
I had the honour of judging the first border terrier club show to schedule Champion dog and bitch classes.
Prior to the show I was undecided about such classes but having here seen the smallish entries for both Open and Champions on reflection I see little point or need for them.
As always coats were at various stages but the exhibits were with a few exceptions in good condition. All males were entire. Bites were better than at previous appointments and I only found a few with misplaced teeth, however the size of teeth varies considerably. Although not a fault, I noticed a few liver noses. Several exhibits could benefit from attention to feet to produce the small feet as required. Movement in general was better at the rear than in front with too many swinging fronts, moving wide or toeing in.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: CH Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
DCC
Name at show: CH Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Yearling - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: CH Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Placing Critique
An eyecatching dog who demanded attention from the moment he entered the ring. Of ideal size and weight he spans easily and looks good from all angles. Head is typical with good shaped dark eyes that give a real varminty expression. He is just right for bone with a narrow straight front ending in neat tight feet. Excellent lay of shoulder and rib shape through to sound hind quarters. This excellent balanced construction allows him to stride out round the ring moving easily and looking good in profile.. Has a good tailset and harsh double coat with sufficient pelt. Pleased to award him the DOG CC & BEST IN SHOW
West of England Ladies' Kennel Society
28th Apr 2018
Judge: Miss Anita Harrison (Iacheslei)
Many thanks to the society for inviting me to judge and to the exhibitors for a lovely entry of 117 making 151. My very efficient stewards did a marvelous job and kept the ring running well throughout the day. I thoroughly enjoyed my day and was pleased that exhibitors accepted my decisions in a sporting manner. There was a good atmosphere around the ring and all exhibits displayed good temperaments. I was disappointed to see so many large oversized dogs (and bitches) which were not able to be spanned. Movement was also a concern, I was forgiving of loose front movement in some of the youngsters, but both front and rear movement in some of the adult exhibits was poor. Many exhibits had large ears, low tail sets or short round ribs which had to be penalized. I was pleased with my main winners and delighted to see my Best of Breed shortlisted in the group and the Best Special Beginner placed 2nd in the SB group.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: CH Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
DCC
Name at show: CH Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: CH Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Placing Critique
stunning 21 months old grizzle dog of lovely size with super head and expression, dark eyes, strong muzzle, small neat well set ears, straight front, good bone, clean shoulders flowing into flat ribs and level topline, with excellent tail and tailset and racy hindquarters. Well balanced throughout, he flowed around the ring on small neat feet moving with reach and drive. Beautifully presented and well handled to win DCC, BOB and be short listed in the group.
The Joint Border Terrier Clubs' Championship Show
6th May 2018
Judge: Mrs Melanie Lewis (Tonromel)
Thank you to the Officers and Committee of the Yorks. Lancs. and Cheshire BTC (the host Club for this year) for the invitation to officiate at the Joint BTCs Championship Show and to my two Stewards, Graham Richardson and Bridget Singh, for their invaluable help and assistance on the day. Thank you to the exhibitors for giving me a super entry for the breed of 187 exhibits (includes 10 NFC) making 201 entries, for the privilege of allowing me to judge your dogs and also for the sporting manner in which my decisions were accepted.
The standard in both sexes was pleasing and in some classes there were some strong contenders. There were some very nice youngsters which I thought looked most promising and feel sure will go on to have a bright future. Size of some of the exhibits was rather concerning, although from ringside they may have looked in proportion, hands on they were just far too big.
Front movement continues to be of concern but today there was also some poor rear movement. Heads and Mouths were on the whole good with just one or two with incorrect dentition or a missing tooth. Noticeably some exhibits were quite heavy in ear which detracts from the typical border look. Coats were variable, feet on the majority were good, being firmly padded. All males were entire and the temperaments displayed by the exhibits whilst going over them was good, although I was conscious of a few outside of the ring being rather vocal, especially when other dogs and their handlers passed by.
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: CH Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Placing Critique
good head with dark eye and keen expression. Well proportioned bodylines, good for bone and has a nice reach of neck. Presented in a good jacket, he was well handled, but today he was a bit lethargic and not moving so positive in front. He has a good topline and a thick tail which he has a tendency to hold to the side when moving, nice for size.
National Dog Show
11th May 2018
Judge: Mrs Jane Morton-Shaw (Fehmarn)
My sincere thanks to the Birmingham National Dog Show committee for inviting me to judge at what was my first CC appointment. My thanks also go to my super-efficient stewards on the day. Thanks to all of you exhibitors who gave me an excellent entry, and for your sporting acceptance of my decisions, some of which were difficult, as there were a couple of times when the quality was so good, it was hard to separate them, so I had to look at the minor points to split them.
There were a couple of level bites but no kinked tails. My main grumble were the huge ears on too many exhibits, front movement on many left much to be desired, and a number of exhibits were too big overall making some unspannable. A couple of dogs were badly overweight. All exhibits were presented in good clean condition.
I had a wonderful time and hopefully the exhibitors enjoyed their day too at this well-run show. The icing on the cake was the fact that my Best Puppy in Breed went on to win Terrier Puppy Group 2, and my DCC/Best Veteran went on the win Terrier Veteran Group 2.
Yearling - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: CH Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Placing Critique
Beautiful sized dog who is well balanced. Lovely head, eye & expression. Correct size, shape & placement of ears. Narrow bodylines. Carroty tail well set on. In good harsh jacket & thick pelt. Easily spanned. Moved really well.
Bath Championship Show
25th May 2018
Judge: Mr Ken Bartlett
My thanks to Bath Canine Society for the inviting me to judge at their show also my two stewards who kept things running smoothly.
DCC
Name at show: CH Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: CH Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Placing Critique
liked everything about this 22mths old dog, liked his size best of heads straight front well bodied racy in hind quarters in good coat standing on neat well padded feet moved with drive to win a good class of dogs C.C.
Southern Counties Canine Association
2nd Jun 2018
Judge: Mr Frank Nicholls (Halcus)
Thanks to the exhibitors for an excellent entry. Quality was present in many classes especially both open classes and minor puppy dog. My thanks for a job well done go to those excellent stewards Janet and Maureen, who made my job so much easier.
Open - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: CH Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Three Counties
7th Jun 2018
Judge: Mrs T J Baird
I would like to extend my sincerest thanks to the society for the invitation to judge and for the wonderful welcome and hospitality.
The day was made even more pleasurable thanks to my two lovely stewards Colin and Margret who kept the ring in order and most importantly were pleasant and friendly.
The ring was a very good size;it was a joy to judge outside with the beautiful back drop of the Malvern Hills ,even the weather was perfect -not too hot and a slight breeze. The ground however was uneven with the grass rather long, causing some dogs to hop and skip making assessment of some dog’s movement difficult.
I found a good breadth of quality in some of the Bitch classes and some nit picking decisions had to be made, notably in the excellent junior bitch class.
Size needs to be watched as some youngsters were very difficult to span, coats were on the whole very good with just a few that had recently been stripped out and a couple of blown coats.
A of couple of exhibits had kinked tails and a couple of youngsters with level bites, all the males were entire.
Thank you to the sporting exhibitors for entering and accepting my decisions, I am honoured to judge so many quality Border terriers and was pleased to watch the best of breed short listed in the group, later hearing the puppy gained Puppy group 4.
DCC
Name at show: CH Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Best Of Breed
Name at show: CH Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: CH Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Placing Critique
Grizzle and tan with a super balanced outline that he showed off free stacking and on the move. Attractive Otter-like head with lovely small dark eyes and neat ears. His construction flowed from his super reach of neck through his narrow shoulders and excellent long rib. His underline, topline and tailset were superb both standing and on the move .He’s very easily spanned. Neatest of fronts with excellent small padded feet. All this topped off with harsh dense jacket and thick pelt. Moved with good long stride and completely took my eye in the challenge where he fully deserved the DCC today (delighted to see him shortlisted in the Terrier group – congratulations)
The Southern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
9th Jun 2018
Judge: Mr W Shorthose (Cundytyke)
It is always a particular honour to judge a Breed Club Championship Show and my thanks go to the committee for their hospitality and my stewards who kept things running smoothly. I found only two poor mouths but more had wrong, thin skins and some needed to go home for a good feed. A working terrier needs to be correctly muscled and too many needed nourishment and exercise. The biggest problem, however, remains poor front movement showing both incorrect shoulders and, for some, over angulation in the hindquarters.
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: CH Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Placing Critique
Good head, with breadth of skull and short, strong muzzle. Neat ear, well set on. Good reach of neck and sloping shoulder. Strong in the loin and moved positively.
Blackpool & District Canine Society
22nd Jun 2018
Judge: Mr Karl-Erik Johansson
I was most happy with such a good entry on this my first CC-appointment having had close contact with breed since the early 70s.
Overall size was excellent as was temperament. I was able to span almost everyone although I had hoped for more typical otter-heads. There were some long and narrow muzzles. Bites were excellent and Pelts mostly good for the season.
Conformation and movement coming and going was very good. Maybe I am a bit more concerned about side movement as some who was excellent standing lost the topline on the move.
Open - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: CH Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Windsor
29th Jun 2018
Judge: Miss Sarah Dandy (Dandale)
I was pleased with the quality of both my dog and bitch line ups, all were worthy winners with several most promising youngsters in both puppy and junior classes. I do like to watch movement in profile not only does it give a good indication of conformation but also the ability to follow a horse efficiently, so essential to the fitness for purpose of this working breed. I noted a lack of angulation front and back in many which restricts reach and drive. Untidy feet with unclipped nails do somewhat spoil the overall picture when an exhibit is standing on the table and can be easily fixed. Temperaments were uniformly sound which is of great importance and I thought the dogs (and exhibitors) coped really well in the extremely hot temperatures today.
RDCC
Name at show: CH Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: CH Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Placing Critique
Lovely make and shape, this smart grizzle scores in outline and balance. Presented in super coat and condition, with thick pelt and stands out for type. Pleasing otter head, good eye and expression with lovely reach of neck. Balanced construction with a length of body, firm topline, thick carroty tail and well-matched soundly constructed quarters standing on good legs with nice bone, tight feet. Built on pleasing narrow bodylines, easily spannable and of moderate size, a nice one to go over, handles well and has that air of quality. Really sound on the move, precise and positive. RDCC.
Bournemouth Canine Association
13th Aug 2018
Judge: Mrs Eileen Cole (Towden)
I would like to thank Bournemouth Canine Association for inviting me to judge the Border Terriers and their hospitality on arrival and to my very efficient stewards. I would also like to thank the exhibitors for entering their dogs and giving me the honour of going over them, most were in top condition and movement on the whole was good, coats varied quite a lot and there were a couple of level bite teeth, but I was very pleased with my final line up.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG4, CH Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
DCC
Name at show: CH Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: CH Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Placing Critique
Grizzle well balanced all round dog gorgeous otter head good width of skull small v shape ears short strong muzzle dark eyes and keen expression large scissor bite teeth nice length of neck into well laid shoulders and ribs good depth of chest and straight narrow front level top going into correct tail set strong loin and hind quarters good bend of stifle and well let down at hock tight well padded feet shown in good coat and thick pelt spanned easy moved well both ways. BOB DCC TG4.
Welsh Kennel Club
18th Aug 2018
Judge: Mr. David Maggs (Chrydas)
I would like to thank The Welsh Kennel Club for inviting me to judge Borders at their show when the original judge Mr Bill Brown-Cole dropped out through illness, it is 13 years since I judged this show last and I must say that I enjoyed it just as much as the first time. The quality throughout was excellent, I found no bad mouths , movement was fine except for a few who were a little bit loose in front, but coats were very varied.
Open - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: CH Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
City of Birmingham
1st Sep 2018
Judge: Mr Dave Matthews (Tojamatt)
Many thanks to City of Birmingham Canine Society for giving me the opportunity to judge this show , my first Championship show, may I also thank every exhibitor who entered the show ,and also my steward Alan Tomlinson for his help.
I enjoyed my day ,I was very pleased with the entry,I had some difficult decisions to make on the day .
The ring was of a good size and that gave the exibits the chance to get into there stride,front movement on some exibits was a little loose ,but I had some real good movers, a few low set tails are creeping in to the breed ,Iwas pleased with the condition and presentation of the exhibits ,I found some really good pelts and coats, I am pleased to say the the day passed without a cross word from any of the exibits ,I was pleased with heads and expression , some foreign expressions had been appearing in recent years.
May I again thank you all for the chance to go over your dogs , and for the way you accepted my decisions .
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: CH Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Placing Critique
Grizzle dog smaller than 1st, nice head, straight front, nice length of neck flowing into good shoulders and ribs, nice rear assembly shown in coat of good quality. Preferred the more accurate movement of first.
Richmond Championship Show
8th Sep 2018
Judge: Mrs Patsy Hollings (Gunalt)
As always at this show, everything runs smoothly and hospitality is first rate. Thank you. I really enjoyed this appointment with many quality Borders to choose from.
RDCC
Name at show: CH Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: CH Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Placing Critique
Shapely, sound and so typical in all departments. He is very soundly made with quality head. Has depth and leg, spans and ribs lead well back. Thick skin, well presented quality coat. Not just the finish in muscle of the winner, but a super dog. Res CC.
Darlington Championship Show
14th Sep 2018
Judge: Mr Chris Wallace (Hobholt)
My thanks to Darlington Dog Show Society for the opportunity to judge my first Championship Show and to the exhibitors for bringing your Borders’. My stewards John and Carol were very helpful and kept the ring well organised. Despite feeling somewhat nervous before judging started I thoroughly enjoyed the day and thank the exhibitors for accepting my decisions.
Our standard mentions moderate 4 times in its current form, it also provides guidance on size (weight) and body (spanning). I mention these points as there were a surprising number of Borders’ that were impossible to span, were too deep in chest, big, heavy and exaggerated in a number of areas. Movement became a key criteria when placing my Borders along with being moderate and not exaggerated. A lot of Borders were “Knitting” in front movement or flicking their wrists outwards, probably best described as erratic compared to the Borders that moved well. Mouths were good overall, one chipped tooth which was of no consequence. Coats and pelts were excellent overall, and the dogs were complete.
Overall, we have a number of promising youngsters coming through and it’s unfortunate judges only have two “tickets” to hand out.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: CH Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
DCC
Name at show: CH Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: CH Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Placing Critique
Gr&T, just over 2 years old, Super head, moderately broad but not overdone, keen expression, big teeth. Excellent front and neck, narrow with super shoulders. Such an easy span, Flat rib through to strong loins. Short, thick carrot tail. Moved with ease, covered ground with level topline. Great front and rear movement. Coat and pelt was second to non (literally) BOB, DCC
Driffield Championship Show
22nd Sep 2018
Judge: Mr Paul Wilkinson
RDCC
Name at show: CH Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: CH Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Placing Critique
Quality young dog well balanced, in tip top coat and condition, a super outline, very good legs and feet, narrow front, moved well, presented very well, just preferred the head of Limit Dog today. RCC
South Wales Kennel Association
5th Oct 2018
Judge: Mr Peter Bakewell
Best Of Breed
Name at show: CH Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
DCC
Name at show: CH Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: CH Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Placing Critique
a soundly made well balanced dog with good outline, good head and type, dark eye, keen expression, good shoulders and forequarters, good spannable ribs and body, strong hindquarters, good feet, good coat and pelt, moved very well. C.C. and Best of Breed
Midland Counties Canine Society
27th Oct 2018
Judge: Mrs. Margaret Bailey (Grindelvald)
IT WAS AN HONOUR TO JUDGE THE MIDLAND COUNTIES CS ON THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY.
ALSO MANY THANKS TO THE EXHIBITORS FOR ENTERING THEIR DOGS UNDER ME & MY STEWARDS KEPT THE RING RUNNING SMOOTHLY, WITH SUCH AN EXCELLENT ENTRY.
ALL DOGS WERE ENTIRE, 1 OR 2 DISAPPOINTING MOUTHS. I’M AMAZED THE AMOUNT OF TIT-BITS SOME OF THE EXHIBITORS GAVE THEIR DOGS, ESPECIALLY ON THE TABLE MOST WERE BEING REWARDED FOR BAD BEHAVIOUR, THE WORSE THE DOG BEHAVIED THE MORE FOOD THEY GOT. I FOUND SOME OF THEM ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO EXAMINE, MAYBE MORE RING CRAFT CLASSES WOULD HELP!
IT IS VERY PROMISING TO SEE SOME QUAILITY PUPPIES COMING THROUGH. STILL A FEW DODGY FRONTS. OVERALL THE QUALITY IS IMPROVING. PLEASED TO SEE NO AGGRESIVE BEHAVIOUR IN THE BREED, IN OR OUT OF THE RINGTODAY.
NICE TO SEE MY BOB WINNER WENT ON TO WIN THE TERRIER GROUP. I UNDERSTAND FROM THE OWNER THIS WAS HIS LAST SHOW AS THE DOG IS BEING RETIRED FROM SHOWING .A DELIGHT TO JUDGE HIM.
IT WAS A REAL PLEASURE TO JUDGE ALLTHE DOGS WHO CAME UNDER ME.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG1, CH Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
DCC
Name at show: CH Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: CH Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Placing Critique
SHOWED & PRESENTED IN SUPERB CONDITION. EXCELLENT HEAD WELL PROPORTIONED, BIG TEETH, GOOD SCISSOR BITE,NICE LENGTH OF NECK INTO LEVEL TOPLINE HELD ON THE MOVE & STOOD, NARROW THROUGHOUT, GOOD BEND OF STIFLE WHICH ALLOWED HIM TO MOVE WELL FROM THE REAR. CORRECT COAT. HE NEVER STOPPED SHOWING. DCC BOB TG1
Crufts
11th Mar 2022
Judge: Mrs. Margaret Curtis (Matamba)
Crufts has always been a memorable experience for me, from sitting ringside to winning top honours in this breed, and to retire from judging with my last appointment being Crufts was a special occasion. Many thanks to all the exhibitors for the entry of 233 dogs making 257 entries with 28 absentees.
It was a long day and with only one steward for almost all of the classes my sincere thanks must go to Robyn Burnett. Plus a special thanks to Judy Carr for stepping in to help Robyn in those last big classes to help us finish just in time to get the BOB to the Group. Also to Joyce Martin the photographer who worked hard throughout the day to get those special pictures, thank you. I enjoyed my day judging but found some of the classes quite challenging.
I was pleased with the lineup and my principal winners, but a little disappointed with what I was finding when the dogs came to the table. The standard reads “Head like that of an otter moderately broad in skull and small ears dropping close to cheek” but some were so untypical of our breed with narrow skulls, weak jaws and small teeth, with ears that were too big and standing away from the cheek.
In every class there were some that just could not be spanned - being too deep in the chest and strong in the rib. Movement was better behind than in front. Finding dogs with a short upper arm, this not only restricts the movement but when standing almost gives a Fox Terrier type front which I was seeing, to start accepting these deviations as acceptable would be a sad day for our breed as we know it.
General condition of the dogs was good, jackets came in all stages mostly acceptable with some good thick pelts. One problem I found today was the baiting of dogs on the table. In some cases it made it hard going for dogs and judge - no need to top and tail and bait all at the same time - personally I just needed the dogs to stand still.
DCC
Name at show: CH Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: CH Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Placing Critique
One can only say a worthy Champion, he fits the standard well he was presented in first class order, really like his dark eye and expression, stood slightly upright in front but good hindquarters and covered the ground well round the ring. Have judged him before at Champion show level - he won his minor puppy class, had no doubts of what I was seeing in the making. Nice to award him the CC.
Joint Border Terrier Clubs' Championship Show
30th Apr 2022
Judge: Miss Elspeth Jackson (Clipstone)
What a great honour it was to be invited to judge the Joint Border Terrier Clubs’ Show in the Border Terrier’s centenary year. Waiting an extra two years did not decrease my excitement for the appointment and my anticipation was richly rewarded with a super entry both in turns of numbers and quality.
My critique must start with several expressions of gratitude to those who made this appointment possible and so enjoyable.
To the Committee for inviting me to judge at such a prestigious event. It was truly an honour, and the memory of the day will be one I shall treasure. Further the hospitality that myself and my family were shown at the show and the dinner following was much appreciated. We all had a great time.
To the show organisers, especially Show Manger Helen Axford, whose organisation and show layout allowed everything to run smoothly even when the weather was a little less than kind to us.
To my capable and efficient Stewards Christine Horner and Sharon Pickering. Having you in the ring with me was both supportive and enjoyable.Thank you to the exhibitors for giving me a lovely entry to judge. I enjoyed judging each and every dog whether in the cards or not. I had some tough decisions to make and in the stronger classes five places was insufficient for the depth of quality. A number of dogs I liked very much went cardless. I loved the line up in both my challenges and was able to find the type I wanted in all classes.
I was glad to find some super coats and pelts. The changeable late April Border weather and biting wind certainly showed us the importance of these. It left us in no doubt that for a Border Terrier working the Border country in the colder winter months and at higher elevations a good coat is a must. I understand that it is not always possible to present your dogs at a show in the perfect jacket but when out of coat, personally I prefer to see a dog neatly stripped back rather than left with a few top coat hairs.
I found three mouths with teeth well out of line and a couple of tails were questionable but overall the quality was excellent.
DCC
Name at show: CH Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Best In Show
Name at show: CH Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: CH Baillieswells Glengyle At Glebeheath JW
Placing Critique
Just loved this dog’s overall size, balance and type. Eye-catching without being exaggerated in any way and super to go over. Neatly presented in good double thick jacket, he has a strong otter head, good reach of neck and is easily spanned. Good top line to well set tail of good length carried nicely on the move. Well-muscled racy hindquarters. Had just what was needed to take DCC & BIS
Class Critique
What super class of quality dogs in the cards and beyond. I was truly spoilt for choice.
