First Place in Limit - Bitch, Judge: Ms. Suzanne Coldham (Annesuz)
I would like to thank the Officers and Committee for their very warm welcome and hospitality, and the exhibitors for their entries and generous applause for the winners. There was a fabulous atmosphere throughout the day which made it a real pleasure.
Having last had my hands on the breed at this level in October 2017 I am concerned about just how narrow some of the dogs are. Whilst the breed standard calls for the body to be ‘deep, narrow, and fairly long’ it should not be taken to the point of exaggeration. That being said my winners are very pleasing, well balanced specimens without recourse to any exaggeration and in my opinion fit for the original purpose of a Border Terrier.
What can I say about this stunning blue and tan who just took the ring immediately she entered it. Going over her was an absolute pleasure. Typical head with no exaggeration, super correct front, small tight feet, correct shoulder angulation and placement, good rib easily spanned and carried well back. Correct hind angulation giving her drive. She could not stand wrongly if she tried. Moved round the ring so soundly and owning every inch of it. Just beautiful. Today she could not be denied – Best Bitch and a truly worthy Best in Show. Congratulations.