Second 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.
Really loved this girl too she has such a feminine expression. Many of the comments for the winner apply here too. Her elegant neck flows into lovely bodylines and her very good rib is of good length and easily spans, her loin is strong. She moved very soundly coming and going on her well angulated front and rear. Was a very close decision and she went on to be my Reserve Best Bitch, which was unexpected from this one class.