Southern Boston Terrier Club

Southern Boston Terrier Club – Open Show Special Award Classes 6th April 2025 Judge: Faye Gardner (Labrastaf) Firstly, I would like to thank the Southern Boston Terrier Club for the kind invitation to judge their Special Award Classes. It was a true honour and a privilege to be entrusted with this role. I was made to feel exceptionally welcome, and I extend my heartfelt thanks to the committee for their warm hospitality. A special thank you must also go to my efficient stewards, whose calm and professional assistance ensured the classes ran smoothly and enjoyably. This was my first opportunity to judge Boston Terriers, a breed I have long admired for their charm, character, and distinctive type. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and was impressed by the quality of dogs presented. Thank you to all the exhibitors for your sporting attitude, your support, and for allowing me the opportunity to assess your lovely dogs. It was a genuine pleasure to go over them. Class A – Special Award Junior Dog/Bitch (5 entries, 3 present) 1st – Aprika Graceland Eight-month-old promising young bitch with much to admire at this stage of her development. She presents a square skull with a well-defined stop, and round, dark eyes that are alert, kind, and convey an intelligent expression. Ears are well set and carried erect, framing the face beautifully and enhancing her overall expression. Muzzle is square with correct undershot dentition. She has a short, compact body with a gently curving rump leading to a correctly set tail. Movement was particularly impressive for her age—she moved with ease and grace, maintaining her outline on the move. Her coat was in excellent condition—short, smooth, and close-lying. Stood four square and showed herself well. I was pleased to award her first in this class. Thank you for bringing her. 2nd – Vallbrowns Not For Sale (Imp Hun) A well-balanced 10-month-old brindle dog of pleasing type and overall good proportion. He has a square skull, flat on top, with a head that is well balanced in relation to his body. Dark, alert eyes and correctly carried erect ears frame the face, giving him a bright and attentive expression. Muzzle is square with correct undershot bite. Neck is clean and neatly set into well-laid shoulders. He has a deep body with promising width of chest for his age, giving a strong and compact appearance. Moved soundly and with grace, holding his shape on the move, and stood four-square. A quality young male; I simply preferred the overall conformation and expression of the first-placed bitch on the day.Thank you for bringing her . 3rd – Vallbrowns Nothing Compares Two U Bosties (Imp Hun) Class B – Special Award Post Graduate Dog/Bitch (6 entries, 5 present) 1st – Shawmut Shelby Dakota A lovely, well-balanced medium-sized bitch who stood four-square and presented a pleasing outline. She possesses a square skull with a well-defined stop, and dark, expressive eyes that enhance her feminine and intelligent expression. Muzzle is square with correct undershot bite. Neck of fair length flows neatly into well-placed shoulders. She has a deep chest with good width and well-sprung ribs, providing a solid and mature body shape. Moved soundly with purpose and ease. Shown in good condition and handled well. Thank you for bringing her. 2nd – Wynele Lady Crystal Melrose Another lovely medium-sized bitch who stood four-square and showed herself well. She presents a square skull, flat on top, with dark, well-set eyes placed wide apart, giving her an elegant and alert expression. Ears are correctly carried and contribute to a bright, attentive look. Muzzle is square with correct undershot dentition. She has a deep chest and well-sprung ribs, and her body appears short and well-balanced. Moved freely and with ease, maintaining her outline throughout. Coat in good condition, smooth and close-lying. A quality bitch who pushed hard; I simply preferred the overall appearance and finish of the first on the day. Thank you for bringing her . 3rd – Wynele Wishful with Izralight Class C – Special Award Open Dog/Bitch (11 entries, 9 present) 1st – Antrix Sukey Tawdry This bitch caught my eye the moment she entered the ring—a truly striking example of the breed. She presents a square skull, flat on top, with a head well proportioned to her body. Eyes are round, dark, and expressive, exuding alertness, kindness, and intelligence. Ears are correctly carried erect, beautifully framing her face and enhancing her feminine expression. Neck is of fair length, flowing smoothly into her shoulders and carried proudly on the move. She is straight in bone, well-muscled, with a good depth of chest and sufficient ribbing that is well sprung. Legs are set true, and hocks are well let down. The rump curves gently to a correctly set tail. Movement was fluid, graceful, and controlled, with excellent carriage throughout. Shown in very good condition, her coat was short, smooth, and well maintained. A pleasure to assess, and a worthy first-place winner. Thank you for bringing her. 2nd – Aprika Fifth Avenue JW Another beautiful bitch, slightly smaller than the winner, but full of quality and breed type. She presents a lovely balanced outline and is of ideal medium size. Skull is square, with a short, wide, and deep muzzle. Head is in correct proportion to body, with dark, round eyes giving an alert, kind expression. Ears are small, correctly carried, and frame her face neatly. Dentition is correct, with an undershot jaw complementing the square muzzle. Neck is of fair length and flows well into her shoulders. She is straight in bone and well-muscled, with short, strong pasterns. Chest has adequate depth, the back is short, and ribs are well sprung. Hindquarters are sound with hocks well let down. Moved with grace and purpose, demonstrating both power and elegance. In excellent condition and shown to best advantage. A very worthy second—on the day, I simply preferred the overall conformation and presence of the first. Thank you for bringing her. 3rd – Sarkay Pocketfulasunshine