First Place in Puppy, Judge: Mrs Tina Jones (Otterholme)
Many thanks to the committee to judge at this well run show. A big thank you to the exhibitors for their entry of some really nice dogs and the sporting acceptance of my choices by the majority of exhibitors. I was somewhat dismayed to find a sizable amount of the entry with evidence of clipper use, perhaps this has been done to enhance the outline of the dog, but for me it completely detracted from the overall picture, nothing is more pleasing than seeing a Border in a ‘natural’ proper jacket. Temperaments and dentition were all excellent. Pleasing to find the majority of exhibits spannable.
This one presented such a balanced picture, she shone out for me. Although her coat made her look a little fuller, under that jacket was a lithe border, which I have no doubt could get anywhere. She is ideal for size, her head is quite exquisite, well proportioned, not overstated in any way and so feminine with it, pleasing expression with dark keen eye, lovely well placed ears. Good in front construction, narrow in shoulder and good length of upperarm , lending itself to excellent clean movement. Ribs well laid back, making her easily spannable. Moved out with drive BP TPG3