First Place in Junior - Bitch, Judge: Miss T James (Blackmine)
I was honoured to be invited to judge at the Scottish Border Terrier Club and I thoroughly enjoyed my day. It was concerning that there were a large proportion of exhibits with poor front movement. The other area which I thought needed attention was heads – many lacked strength in foreface. On the positive side all the dogs had good temperaments, were clean and trimmed up to a good standard. Coats were all at various stages (as usual) but I found very few single coated exhibits. It was also pleasing to see so many neat cat-like feet. I felt that the quality of the bitches out-weighed that of the dogs.
my notes say small but beautifully balanced. Lovely strong but feminine head and sweet expression. Well placed shoulders. Good bone and neat feet. Level topline, nice bend of stifle. Moved with purpose. So much to like about this bitch but her size stopped her going further on the day