Paxterriers Aussies

12/10/2026

Bessie is a real “character “!

11/09/2026

Us in action at the Royal Adelaide Show last Monday. Bruno and Bessie tried their little hearts out but went largely unrewarded. Still we had a great time with our other Aussie friends Cerrie, Barry, Wendy and Kylie. We wish them every success in the Best in Group and Best in Show on Sunday. Thanks to my friend Damien Brookes for taking the time out of his busy Show schedule to take this footage.

02/09/2026

Last weekend, Bruno, Bessie and I ventured to Geelong for the three shows at Geelong Kennel Club. We were fortunate to be offered shelter at the Show by Molly Ford and her Aussie girls, Penny, Maggie, and Gemma. All the dogs showed their hearts out and shared the honours for points over the weekend. The highlight for me was my Bessie (Ch. Galtamac Queen Bess at Paxterr) winning Puppy in Group under Aussie Terrier expert judge, Diane Riley from New Zealand. I am grateful for Diane who spent time with me after the judging to give feedback on Bessie's performance and offer advice on what I needed to do to improve her showing. Diane is highly respected amongst the Aussie Terrier breeders so I listened very carefully to what she had to say. Here are three photos taken on the day by professional photographer Owen McLachlan. Penny looks great which is more than I can say for her handler!

23/07/2026

My beautiful Bessie is now an Australian Champion!!

23/07/2026

23/07/2026

I received Bessie's new pedigree certificate in the mail today. Last Saturday she earned the final points she needed for her Australian Championship title. Having just turned 10 months of age, she is now Ch. Galtamac Queen Bess at Paxterr (AI).

Sincere thanks go to my friend and fellow Aussie exhibitor/breeder, Molly Ford from Bannockburn in Victoria. Mollie bred the litter from which I chose Bessie. Bessie's mother was the beautiful "Penny" aka A20 Gr. Ch. CIB. Gr Ch. Paxterr Queen's Gambit. Her sire was the equally handsome, "Samson" aka US Ch. Dunham Lake Faithful Warrior.
My deepest gratitude goes to all those involved in this breeding but especially Molly Ford (Galtamac Aussies) and Theresa Goiffon over in Wisconsin USA (Dunham Lake Australian Terriers) You are both "the best"!!

07/06/2026

Highlights from the Australian Terrier Club of SA Specialty Show held at David Roche Parke, Kilburn, SA on Friday, 29th May 2026

07/06/2026

Last weekend, 28th to 31st May, Bruno, Bessie and I participated in the Dogs SA Winter International set of Shows as well as the Terrier Club of SA Specialty Show and the Australian Terrier Club Specialty Show. There was a large entry of Aussie Terriers in all six shows from NSW, Victoria and SA. I am delighted to say that Paxterr Aussies did exceptionally well; both Bruno (A20 Ch. Gr. Ch. Paxterr Pants on Fire) and Penny (A20 Gr.Ch. CACIB. Gr. Ch. Paxterr Queen's Gambit [owned by Molly Ford]). The highlights for me were Bruno winning Best in Show in the Australian Terrier Specialty Show, getting the Dog Challenge and his fourth CACIB Certificate (thereby qualifying for his CACIB Award) in the CACIB Show on Friday and Best of Breed in the Terrier Club Show on Saturday. I could not have asked for better results (OK, maybe Best in Group!) Here are some photos taken at the ATC Specialty Show on Friday.

25/05/2026