First Place in Limit - Dog, Judge: Dogs: Jimmy Gilpin, Bitches: Hilary Gilpin
Bitches :- Thank you to the committee for the very kind invitation to judge the bitches at your always sunny show, yes it was very hot but all dogs were underneath the gazebo when not being assessed. Thank you to all who exhibited in the hot afternoon sun, we all coped very well.
I’ve had BT’s since 1978 and started showing in 1986, I have meet quite a few friends along the way and judged many BT’s, today I found some lovely exhibits as you always do, the downside was so many other dogs really had poor movement both front and rear. Handlers must watch their dogs as bad movement is a no no for me. Coats were mainly good, some with no coat at all and were penalised accordingly. In all the bitches there was only one undershot mouth.
I totally agreed with the dog judge for best in show, the dog stood out for us both, in movement, confirmation and type. Judge Hilary Gilpin
This blue/tan moved around the ring with purpose, great to see his stride which is lacking in many exhibits. He has a masculine head with good fold of ears, short strong muzzle with big white teeth, slender reach of neck set on superb shoulders. The best of toplines and superb tail set which is lacking in today’s breed. Narrow front, ribs carried well back and correct length of loin, good hind angulation. His coat was turned out to perfection, which with his movement and harsh coat and pelt won him over the bitch for best in show. Dog CC and Best in Show