First Place in Graduate, Judge: Mrs Lesley Gosling (Akinside)
My thanks to the Society for its warm welcome and to exhibitors, as well as my friendly steward, who kept proceedings moving along.
Border coats varied considerably, bearing in mind that exhibitors want coats to be tiptop for Crufts. I didn’t penalise for lack of coat if texture was correct and evidence of top coat present. Fronts continue to be an issue, with some exhibits wide or toeing-in at the front.
rather shy red bitch, spannable, good tail and tailset. Good well laid shoulders into parallel front. I would have liked a little more body length & drive from the rear assembly on the move. Typical BT head with dark eye, good width of muzzle, flat skull. Smart & not overdone in any way.