First Place in Open - Bitch, Judge: Mrs Beverley Jackson
I was incredibly honoured to be invited to award my first CC’s at Richmond. After much anticipation and excitement the long-awaited day arrived. I was thrilled with the size of my entry and wish to thank all exhibitors for giving me the honour of judging your dogs. I totally appreciate how difficult times are now and am humbled that you chose to exhibit. I was delighted with both of my line ups. I have always hated it when judges say oh I wish I had had more top awards, but I can honestly say that I truly now understand where they were coming from. I had some incredibly difficult classes with a lot of quality. This scenario continued when it came to choosing who the CC’s and Reserve’s should go to. There are, however, two distinct “types” of Borders developing, and often classes contained a mixture of both types. The chisled heads with high placed ears are not typical and we need to try to breed away from this as we are in danger of losing the otter head. I found no bad mouths ? just a few where teeth “placement” was peculiar, and some dirty teeth. Presentation on the whole has improved, although please leave the scissoring to other terriers. Our ring was a “bit of a ploughed field” but most exhibitors managed to find a level part and not fall over!
Absolutely stunningly good bitch ? everything I was looking for, from the moment she entered the ring she commanded it. Gorgeous head and expression, lovely placed ears, great neckline leading into well placed shoulders, fantastic straight front with great, small feet. Lovely length of rib and strong loin. She had a fabulous harsh tight coat, but with the loosest of pelts. I loved her energy and enthusiasm. Her movement was effortless and flowing, but strong and powerful too. Beautifully presented and a very worthy champion. I was chuffed to be able to award her crowning CC and Best of Breed.