First Place in Open - Dog, Judge: Mrs Julie Green (Breckgreen) & Mrs Sue Baxter (Mysulan)
Judge Dogs: Julie Green (Breckgreen & Stowthorney)
Firstly, I would like to thank Gill Griffiths and the committee for asking me to judge border terrier dogs at their fantastically well-run show for Northern Sporting Terrier Association. Also, to wish Arthur Cuthbertson a well earnt retirement as Chairman and Show Manager of this lovely show. Secondly, I would like to thank the exhibitors for my fantastic entry of border terriers.
Judge Bitches Sue Baxter (mySulan)
Firstly may I say a thank you to the committee for the kind invitation to judge , also the great food and hospitality received on the day . A hearty thank you to all the exhibitors for the super entry, providing me with the opportunity to go over some lovely dogs, also for the sporting way that my decisions were accepted. I am happy to say that all the bitches were easily spannable and there was only one that presented with a less than perfect scissor bite. No kinked tails were found and the overall quality was high. In all of the classes the decisions were very close and on another day placings could possibly change. Thank you again, I thoroughly enjoyed the day
In the final challenge for BOB, after taking a few minutes to discuss with fellow judge, Julia Green the merits of both the lovely specimens before us it was agreed that we call upon the services of the referee judge ( B.I.S judge Mr. R. Garbutt ..Aireview…) who made the decision that the dog was to be awarded Best of Breed and the bitch Best of Opposite. Well done to all the exhibitors….
6-year-old Grizzle dog. Loved this dog for size. Nice head with good expression. Good dentition. In harsh double jacket with good pelt. Good top line and tail set. Stood on tight feet. Well-muscled. Moved well. Liked the overall balance of this dog. Handled well. Was pleased to award him Best Dog. Both dog and bitch had attributes both my fellow judge Sue Baxter (MySulan) and myself liked and after a referee’s decision, thank you Ralph Garbutt (Aireview), he was awarded Best of Breed.