First Place in Veteran - Dog or 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.
Such a lovely class of veterans with lots of depth of quality and they all looked to be enjoying the day. Thank you so much for bringing them.
A most appealing chap he is 7 years old. He has a well-developed head which is otter like in appearance. This veteran is so very well constructed which was so apparent when he moved effortlessly over the ground. His coat was in the very best order which was deep and of correct texture. I was delighted to award him Best Veteran in Show.