Boston Terrier Club Of Scotland

The Boston Terrier Club of Scotland Open Show 5th October 2025

It is always such an honour to be invited to judge a breed club show, so thank you so much to the Officers and Committee of the Boston Terrier Club of Scotland for inviting me to judge your Open show on the 5th October 2025. The venue was lovely and the ring was spacious, and ran very well indeed under the guidance of my very capable ring stewards, Kim Logan and Valerio De Iaco, thank you both. Special thanks to all the exhibitors who entered under me, it was a pleasure to go over all your wonderful Bostons.

PUPPY DOG (3,1)

1ST Miss Harris’ Kroni Mr Don Pedjony for Petarris (Imp Srb). 5 days short of his 1st birthday, this brindle and white male is compact with a small square head, nicely arched neck of good length, a level topline and short tail. He has large round dark eyes, a kind alert expression, a black nose with open nostrils, and a well defined stop. He is growing into his ears, and is developing in width and depth of muzzle. His front is straight and he has short strong pasterns, good width and depth of chest, developing in spring of rib. He is short coupled and has pleasing width of thigh, although he has a tendency to overextend at the back, affecting his turn of stifle and overall outline. He moved well, just needs some attention when stacked. BPD

2nd Mr McCallum & Miss Laing’s Burlesk Varlove Billy Whizz Bang, a 10 month old black and white dog, his development is age appropriate in all areas, with a pleasing head and expression, dark round eyes, a defined stop, small well placed ears, with flat skull in between. Longer cast than 1st place, he has a level topline and slight curve at the croup to a small low set tail. His neck is of good length, leading down to sloping shoulders, his ribs are carried well back, and he has a short loin and good turn of stifle. He was very exuberant going round the ring, making his movement hard to assess today.

JUNIOR DOG (1,0)

1ST Misses Wildman & Davis’ Canmoy’s Boston Coco Pops at Wildax Rowendale (Imp FIN). A 16 month old well marked brindle and white, he presents a very mature upright outline, masculine and full of confidence. His head is square, with flat cheeks and fill under his dark round eyes, good depth and width of muzzle and a broad square jaw, he also has excellent pigment and small well set ears. In profile I would prefer a bit more neck for complete balance. He is sturdy, with pleasing bone, good depth and width of chest, his ribs are well sprung and carried well back, he has a short tight loin and strong well muscled thighs. His level topline rounds at the croup ending with a small low set tail. He moved with drive from the rear, his front movement needs to tighten up.

POST GRADUATE DOG (2,0)

1ST Mrs Harrison & Stoner’s Vickvally The Big Dill at Honeydukes, a 19 month old black and white dog with a lovely sheen to his smooth coat, he is compact and presents a balanced outline. He has a square head of good proportions, dark round eyes with a kind intelligent expression, small triangular ears, correctly placed and flat between. His muzzle has depth and width, with a square jaw and excellent pigment. He has depth of chest and spring of rib, a short loin and a pleasing turn of stifle, with hocks well let down. He was handled well and moved gracefully round the ring in all directions.

2nd Ms Sambrook’s Ringablok King of Stars, a 2 year old black brindle & white dog with a square masculine head, large round dark eyes, good width and depth of muzzle, and a broad jaw. He presents a sturdy outline with bone and muscle, good depth of chest and spring of rib. I would prefer a slightly longer neck for balance. He has a square outline and a short loin, a good turn of stifle and a small low set tail. He was not happy on the carpet today, making his movement hard to assess.

LIMIT DOG (2,0)

1ST Mrs Rostron-Parker’s Rosparquier’s Late Edition, a 22 month old brindle and white dog, with a well marked short fine coat, presented in excellent condition. He has a strong masculine headset, square and in proportion to his body. He has an alert intelligent expression, well placed ears, width and depth to muzzle, and a well defined stop. His neck is slightly arched and of good length, leading down to well laid shoulders, a straight front, good depth of chest with a gentle cut up, and moderate angulation front and rear. He moved well round the ring, and was well handled. Reserve Best Dog

2nd Mrs Harkins’ Kiarzo Side By Side, a seal brindle and white dog, coming up to 2 years old. Another with a well marked coat, presented in excellent condition. He has a delightful breed typical headset, square and well proportioned, with good width of jaw, and width and depth of muzzle. He has a intelligent determined expression, and his ears are small, thin and triangular however he was reluctant to use them on occasion. He has a compact balanced outline, with a pleasing amount of bone, and he is well muscled throughout. He also has a straight front, and good depth of chest, with ribs carried well back, a level topline and small low set tail. He gave his handler a hard time today on the table and on the move, in typical Boston fashion! This made his movement hard to assess.

OPEN DOG (4,1)

1ST Ms Grange’s Prince Ali Konfident Step to Bosties (Imp UKR), a 3 year old brindle and white male, he has a beautiful well marked coat and he was presented in excellent condition. He has a compact square profile, well balanced with no sign of any exaggeration. His head is square and flat between his ears, which are small, triangular and well placed. He has depth and width to muzzle, round dark eyes, flat cheeks and a well defined stop. He has a kind intelligent expression, and excellent pigment on nose and lips. His topline is level, and he has good length of neck with a slight arch, and his shoulders are sloping and well laid back. He has depth and width of chest, a straight front, and good spring of rib. With moderate angulation front and rear, he moved soundly in all directions maintaining his topline and was at one with his handler. It was a pleasure to award him Best Dog.

2nd Mr McCallum’s Burlesk Tiger King, a 5 year old brindle and white male, he presents a compact balanced outline, with everything in proportion. His head is square, with well placed dark round eyes and a kind expression. His stop is well defined, he has depth and width to his muzzle, good width to jaw and excellent pigment. He used his well set ears to advantage. In profile he has a well proportioned neck with a slight arch, his shoulders are well laid back, a straight front, tight pasterns, good depth of chest and spring of ribs, a short loin and hocks well let down. I would prefer more turn of stifle. He has a level back, and a curve to his croup leading to a small low set tail. He also moved and was handled well.

PUPPY BITCH (3,0)

1ST Misses Wildman & Davis’ Wildax Rowendale Krispy Kreme, just short of her 1st birthday, this bitch catches your eye as soon as she enters the ring. She is very feminine and stylish, with a well marked short smooth brindle coat. Mature for her age, she has a well balanced compact square outline, a good reach of neck, well laid shoulders, and a straight front with tight pasterns and neat feet. She has width and depth to her chest, developing in rib, a short loin and strong thighs with a good turn of stifle and hocks well let down. Her head set is well proportioned, with everything well placed, and she has an alert intelligent glint in her dark round eyes. She moved with drive from the back, her front movement needs to tighten. BPB, RBB, BPIS & RBIS

2nd Mrs Rodaway’s Demorace Born Free, a 10 month old with a well marked seal brindle and white coat, presented in excellent condition. She has a pretty feminine headset, square and with good width and depth of muzzle, a well defined stop, flat cheeks and small triangular ears that are well set. She has dark round eyes and a kind intelligent expression. Not as mature as 1st place, she is age appropriate for depth of chest and spring of rib, has a straight front, tight pasterns and small compact feet. Her neck is of good length and slightly arched, leading down to sloping well laid shoulders, she has a level topline and small tail, developing in muscle and her hocks are well let down. She moved well and was very attentive to her handler.

JUNIOR BITCH (1,0)

1ST Ms Masters’ Aprika Graceland, a 14 month old brindle and white bitch I last judged in July. It was lovely to see her more confident and settled, and she showed very well for her handler today. She has a lustrous smooth brindle and white well marked coat, and a beautiful feminine headset. Her ears are small and thin, well positioned with flat skull in between. Her large dark round eyes are set wide apart; she has a defined stop and is developing in muzzle. Her front is straight, with tight pasterns and small neat feet, her body is maturing slowly and she has a level topline, good turn of stifle and her hocks are well let down. She has an easy graceful stride and moved well in all directions.

POST GRADUATE BITCH (3,0)

1ST Ms Masters’ Aprika Graceland, see 1st Junior Bitch

2nd Mr McCallum & Mrs Levy’s Burlesk Liza with a Zee, a 3 year old black and white bitch, smaller cast than 1st place, she has a compact outline, a neck of good length, sloping well laid shoulders, a level topline and a small tail, set higher than I would prefer. Her front is straight, with short tight pasterns and compact neat feet. She has a good spring of rib and depth of chest, a short loin, good with of thigh and turn of stifle. She has a pretty feminine headset, a broad jaw, width and depth of muzzle, large round dark eyes with plenty of fill, and flat cheeks. Her forehead is wrinkle free and her ears are well placed. She moved soundly and was handled well.

LIMIT BITCH (6,1)

1ST Mrs Schfaild’s Vickvally Miss Chicago Soul, I judged this bitch in May and it was a pleasure to have the opportunity to go over her again. Now 19 months, she was well presented and has a well marked brindle and white coat, short, smooth and fine in texture. She has a compact balanced outline, square and stylish with no points exaggerated. She has a pretty, feminine headset, large round dark eyes and an alert intelligent expression. Her muzzle is of good length, depth and width, with a broad square jaw, flat cheeks, fill under her eyes and a well defined stop. Her earset is well placed, with flat skull in between. In profile she has a slightly arched neck of good length, leading down to well laid back shoulders, a straight front, short pasterns and neat compact feet. She has width and depth to her chest, with sufficient forechest, and her ribs are well sprung. Her topline is level with a curve over her rump and a small low set tail. She has a short tight loin, excellent width of thigh, a well turned stifle and moderate angulation front and rear. She moved gracefully round the ring, with good reach and drive, and was very well handled. I was very happy to award her Best Bitch, and Best in Show.

2nd Ms Weaver’s Kiarzo I See Stars, a seal brindle and white bitch coming up to her 2nd birthday, she is smaller framed than 1st place, and well presented with a small square and balanced outline. She has a pretty headset, pleasing length and depth of muzzle, a broad jaw and good width of muzzle, flat cheeks and round dark eyes. Her ears are small, fine and triangular in shape, although she was a bit reluctant to use them today. She is feminine throughout, with sufficient bone and moderate angulation front and rear. Her front is straight with short strong pasterns and compact feet, good depth and width of chest and ribs well sprung. Her slightly arched neck is of good length; she has a level topline and slight curve to her croup and a small tail. She has a good turn of stifle, her hocks are well let down, and she is well muscled throughout. She was very well handled; I preferred the movement of 1st place today.

OPEN BITCH (2,0)

1ST Mrs Scott’s Ch Aprika Fargo at Rudino JW, coming up to 3 years old, this seal brindle and white has a beautiful headpiece, square and of good proportions, she has a broad jaw, width and depth to muzzle, round dark eyes and flat cheeks. Her ears are triangular and well set. She has a straight front, with width and depth to her chest. She is short ribbed, but they are well sprung and she has a short tight loin, good width of thigh and a good turn of stifle. She was handled and moved well.

2nd Mrs Harkins’ Metexa Moet Rose Imperial, a 4 year old mahogany brindle and white bitch, she is longer cast than 1st place, and has a strong headset, round dark eyes with an alert intelligent expression, and a well defined stop. She needs more width of muzzle to square her head, her cheeks are flat and she has a smooth forehead, well placed triangular shaped ears and a slightly arched neck neatly set into her laid back shoulders. Her front is straight, with tight pasterns and neat feet, good depth of chest and spring of rib, and moderate angulation front and rear. She moved and was handled well.

VETERAN BITCH (2,1)

1st Mrs Schfaild’s Vickvally Wonders of Love, a 7 year old brindle and white bitch with a lovely kind glint in her large round dark eyes. She has a feminine headset, broad jaw, muzzle of good proportions, a well defined stop, and well placed ears. In profile she has a square frame, balanced and compact. She has a good spring of rib, and they extend well back. Sufficient bone, a straight front and pleasing width and depth of chest. Her topline is level, with a slight curve over her croup to a small tail. She has a good turn of stifle and her hocks are well let down. She is well muscled and moved round the ring with ease, and so gracefully, she put some of the youngsters to shame! It was a pleasure to award her Best Veteran Bitch and Best Veteran in Show.

Sue Worrell (Miamou)