First Place in Limit - Bitch, Judge: Joyce Martin (Merumhor)
I would like to thank Border Union Agricultural Society for the invitation to judge my first CC appointment in Border Terriers and to my ring steward Alicia Wilson for keeping me right and the smooth efficiency of getting each class in the ring to keep things going.
I was delighted with the super entry of 123 dogs making 142 entries and appreciate all the exhibitors that gave me the opportunity to go over their dogs and the sporting way they accepted my decisions.
The overall quality was excellent, I was privileged to judge so many lovely dogs and I was pleased with my main winners, all looking in tip top condition on the day.
I was surprised that in some of the exhibits that underneath good coats there was lack of condition and a bit thin and some were lacking thick skin and loose pelt that is important in our breed.
Another quality class of lovely bitches!
A light g/t bitch. I loved the head on this girl, definitely has that otter expression with little stop and strong muzzle with neat ears close to cheeks. She was shown in a good tight jacket with loose pelt. She has a lovely top line and a short carrot tail straight off her back. Moved well to win this class. Considered her in the challenge but she did not move so well with a different handler.