First Place in Open - Bitch, Judge: Mrs Margaret Sneddon (Kersfell)
Thank you to my very efficient stewards. I think we have a real problem with the front construction and movement in the breed; there were far too many exhibits with short, steep upper arms, often resulting in a build up of bulky muscle on the outer line of the shoulder and the movement in front on many was very poor. The Border is ?essentially a working terrier and this type of construction will seriously compromise its ability to work.
what a beautiful balanced bitch. Has a lovely otter head, feminine and with a super flat, refined skull, strong jaw; good legs and feet and with a good coat and pelt. She has a good topline and underline, giving a lovely racy outline; a narrow straight front and super conformation throughout, with narrow ribs carried well back. A very good mover with good drive from the hindquarters, strode out effortlessly around the ring, a joy to watch on the move. I loved her when she was a puppy and she just seems to have got better. Pleased to award her the BCC, her second, and BOB.