Penrith & DCS Open Show (17-12-2023)

First Place in Junior - Bitch, Judge: Siân McKay (Redesholt)

Show Critique:

My thanks go to both the Penrith & District Canine Society and the Border Terrier Club for considering me to judge a super entry of some quality dogs. The show committee were most welcoming and kept the judges well fed and watered. My stewards – Sue, Jane and Katrina keeping the proceedings flowing smoothly- my thanks.
All dogs presented today were of sound temperaments, all found to be spannable and, as to be expected, various stages of coat with some excellent coats and pelts on display. Movement overall was most pleasing; with some excellent examples of strong reach and drive making for fluid balanced movement. In some classes I found myself splitting hairs due to the quality of the exhibits. Again, my one plea is for clean teeth!

Placing Critique:

14-month-old Grizzle and Tan bitch-what a showgirl, easily spanned and presented in a great harsh new coat with good pelt. Dark alert gaze with good fill under eyes and strong muzzle and teeth. Narrow throughout with a good outline and reach of neck flowing to well-placed shoulders, straight topline with good length of loin, and well set on tail. Straight front with good bone, lovely underline and rear assembly, with for me, correct height to length ratio. Moved well.