First Place in Open - Dog, Judge: Brigitte Belin Bernaudin (France)
First, I thank the committee for the invitation to judge this prestigious show. Thanks to my stewards for making a super job and keep my judging running smoothly. It was a real honour and privilege as foreign judge and breeder to have the opportunity of this 1st appointment to give CC in my breed, and thank to exhibitors to allow me to go over so many good Border.
Being able in my country to work my dogs, I have been looking for the right conformation as asks in the standard, making dogs able to do their original work underground and was happy many could do so.
Blue and tan of the best color with the right amount of ticking. Took my eyes entering the ring with his happy and “look at me” attitude . Lovely typey outline. Masculine head with well setted ears and typical expression. Excellent reach of neck flowing into a firm and straight topline. Narrow all through, easily spannable with ribs carried well back and firm loins. Nice underline. The right length of body. Very balanced in front and rear angulations which he uses so efficiently on the move covering his ground soundly without effort. Excellent harsh coat and pelt. Presented in perfect fit condition. A dog I would be pleased to see at work. Was pleased to award him CC