Show Placings
Woolwich, Bexley & District Canine Association Open Show
17th Mar 2024
Judge: Lauren Goddard (Awbrooksky)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Borderrush Brugal Rum For Twizzlemere
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG3, Borderrush Brugal Rum For Twizzlemere
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Borderrush Brugal Rum For Twizzlemere
Herts & Essex Border CS Open Show
24th Mar 2024
Judge: Sarah Collier (Pocoblu)
Puppy /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Borderrush Brugal Rum For Twizzlemere
Junior /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Borderrush Brugal Rum For Twizzlemere
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
30th Mar 2024
Judge: Mrs Lynda Ward (Roundtown)
It was an honour to be invited to judge this, our parent club’s show. My thanks to the committee who ran such a lovely event with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. My judge’s gift is much appreciated and will be a treasured momento of the day.
My superstar stewards, Janice Johnson and Liz Barrett, worked hard and unobtrusively whilst keeping the classes moving smoothly over a long day – well done ladies.
Many thanks of course to the exhibitors who made the journey on a major bank holiday weekend giving a large and quality entry of 190 dogs making 229 entries plus 10 NFC.
I had some lovely sound and typical Borders to go over and, had I had them, I would have had no qualms in awarding 4 dog tickets and 5 bitch tickets.
Unfortunately there are always downsides in a big entry and today size was an issue with some overly large exhibits who were not spannable and very heavily built.
There were a number of youngsters which were obviously unused to having their mouths examined and more practice in a calm atmosphere would help to make them comfortable and avoid stress for them and their handlers.
Ears need watching as some were quite large and spoiled the head.
Sadly, as in the past I must complain about long tails. Tails are an integral aspect of the overall picture of a typical Border outline and long is simply wrong. Our breed standard is spartan compared to many others but for tails the description is clear and begins with, “Moderately short; fairly thick at base, then tapering.” Hopefully the issue will be addressed before the untypical becomes the norm.
On a positive note …
Feet were overall small and thickly padded although some would benefit from trimming and shorter nails.
There was a good number of lovely otter-like heads of correct proportions with well placed dark eyes and a keen expression.
As is usual these days coat presentation was generally good and today there were plenty of dense coats of correct texture and thick skins.
Do I think the quality shown in this entry bodes well for the breed? Yes.
Special Beginners - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Borderrush Brugal Rum For Twizzlemere
Norfolk & Norwich CS Open Show
9th Apr 2024
Judge: Judith Rule (Overbore)
Puppy /
Reserve
Name at show: Borderrush Brugal Rum For Twizzlemere
Hitchin & District Canine Society Open Show
21st Apr 2024
Judge: Derfel Owen (Sirfon)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG4, Borderrush Brugal Rum For Twizzlemere
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Borderrush Brugal Rum For Twizzlemere
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Borderrush Brugal Rum For Twizzlemere
West of England Ladies Kennel Society
26th Apr 2024
Judge: Mandy Holmes (Bimandi)
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Borderrush Brugal Rum For Twizzlemere
Novice - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Borderrush Brugal Rum For Twizzlemere
Chelmsford & District Canine Society Open Show
6th May 2024
Judge: Dave Lee (Socksdown)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Borderrush Brugal Rum For Twizzlemere
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG3, Borderrush Brugal Rum For Twizzlemere
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Borderrush Brugal Rum For Twizzlemere
Special Yearling /
Second Place
Name at show: Borderrush Brugal Rum For Twizzlemere
National Dog Show
12th May 2024
Judge: Mr Patrick Glover (USA)
Special Beginners - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Borderrush Brugal Rum For Twizzlemere
Novice - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Borderrush Brugal Rum For Twizzlemere
The Midland Border Terrier Club Championship Show
12th May 2024
Judge: Mrs Laura Illingworth (Thorneyhurst)
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Borderrush Brugal Rum For Twizzlemere
Novice - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Borderrush Brugal Rum For Twizzlemere
Special Challenge - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Borderrush Brugal Rum For Twizzlemere
Scottish Kennel Club (Ocober)
16th May 2024
Judge: Mr. Stewart Golding (Beaconpike)
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Borderrush Brugal Rum For Twizzlemere
Special Beginners - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Borderrush Brugal Rum For Twizzlemere
