First Place in Open - Dog, Judge: Rachel Larner (Hawcoat)
Firstly I would like to apologise for the delay in this critique. I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge this show and all the members for entering and attending. I would also like to thank the stewards for the running of the ring.
I enjoyed going over all the dogs and found temperaments of all were good. Coats seemed to be a bit hit and miss today as it seemed a lot of people had taken them out after Crufts! Movement was generally good and I only found one bad mouth. I was extremely pleased with my overall winners and feel they are good examples of a Border Terrier.
Another good example of a Border from this kennel. Lovely otter head with keen dark eye, correct ear set and lovely teeth. Good reach of neck leading into a good level topline that was held on the move. Nice depth of rib and easily spanable. Moved out well.