First Place in Novice - Bitch, 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.
Nice bitch on the smaller side. Feminine head with flatt skull, well placed ears and good expression.Correct reach of neck and good layback of shoulders. Straight narrow front. Easily spannable but would prefer a slightly longer ribcage. Good angulations behind. Moved well with correct reach and drive. Good harsh coat and loose pelt.