First Place in Junior - Bitch, Judge: Mrs Sandra Girling (Benattivo)
I would like to express my sincere thanks to the Officers and Committee of the Midland Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge my first club show. My very competent and Friendly stewards Jem Thomas and Richard Wright, were well organised to keep the day flowing so many thanks for their help. A special thank you to all the exhibitors who trusted me to evaluate their Border Terriers, accepting my decisions graciously. I was very impressed by the standard of presentation particularly the quality of coats. I had some amazingly difficult decisions and in many classes placings were hotly contested, forcing me to ‘split hairs’ over placings. I appreciated that some quality exhibits did not win their classes despite some outstanding breed features. I looked for accurate movement and narrow body lines which were present in my primary winners. The youngsters were particularly noteworthy staying enthusiastic and keen right to the end of the show.
This was my strongest class of the day all five were of such high standard which made the final decision down to splitting hairs.
Cracking grizzle and tan bitch of handy size. She has a lovely otter like head and good strong jaw and correct teeth. Her front legs were lovely straight and narrow. She has a level top line on the move and standing, her tail was of carrot shape and carried nicely. The tweedy jacket was of real quality. She has lovely free flowing movement with reach and drive. She just filled my eye on the move today. So I was pleased to award her Best Bitch and RBIS.