Border Terrier Club Open Show (31-10-2009)

First Place in Maiden - Dog, Judge: Mrs. Karen Dean (Tyrian)

Show Critique:

I would first like to thank the committee for the invitation to judge, and to them and my stewards, Frank Nicholls and Paul Cheeseman for looking after me so well on the day, and lastly to all those who exhibited and accepted my decisions so graciously. It was a long, exhausting but very enjoyable day for me. I absolutely loved my best dog, best bitch and best puppy, they were all lovely and narrow, well balanced with small tight feet, sound movement and not overdone in any way. I would take any of them home in a heartbeat.

Placing Critique:

3rd in junior dog, 12 months old, strong head with good bite and strong muzzle, straight front although not as narrow as 3, well laid shoulder into level topline and good bone. Looked a tad deep chested but this was mostly coat that could be trimmed to more advantage. Thick tail with good tailset. Good harsh coat but on its way out. Good hind angulation and movement which won him this class.