First Place in Open - Dog, Judge: Joyce Martin (Merumhor)
I would like to thank Border Union Agricultural Society for the invitation to judge my first CC appointment in Border Terriers and to my ring steward Alicia Wilson for keeping me right and the smooth efficiency of getting each class in the ring to keep things going.
I was delighted with the super entry of 123 dogs making 142 entries and appreciate all the exhibitors that gave me the opportunity to go over their dogs and the sporting way they accepted my decisions.
The overall quality was excellent, I was privileged to judge so many lovely dogs and I was pleased with my main winners, all looking in tip top condition on the day.
I was surprised that in some of the exhibits that underneath good coats there was lack of condition and a bit thin and some were lacking thick skin and loose pelt that is important in our breed.
A g/t dog that has a super otter head, strong muzzle, with neat dark ears – not overdone in any way. He is well balanced, good topline with a narrow front and good rear angulation and has nice tight feet. He was shown in the best of coats with plenty loose pelt. He moved with drive for his handler and was delighted to award him DCC and BOB.