First Place in Limit - Bitch, Judge: Mrs C E Sansom (Tarkaswell)
I would like to thank the committee and members of the Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cheshire border terrier club for the invitation to judge at this friendly club show. My stewards Tracey Anscombe and Sian Mckay were very efficient and kept the day running smoothly. Thank you to the exhibitors for a lovely entry and accepting my decisions in a sporting manner. It was a privilege to judge your dogs.
I had some quality borders to go over, and my decisions reflected my interpretation of the breed standard, on the day.
Some exhibits lacked the typical otter head, moderately broad with a short, strong muzzle and keen expression, which is definitive in our breed. Coats were generally good, harsh and dense with thick pelts, but several exhibits would have benefitted from having their feet trimmed. I found no kinked tails, dentition was generally good and all dogs were entire.
There was a lovely atmosphere, especially during the challenges, and I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
This grizzle and tan bitch stood out for her balanced, moderate construction, both standing and on the move. She had a feminine head, moderately broad in skull, with a neat ear and short, strong muzzle. A good reach of neck flowed into a narrow and fairly long body, with her ribs carried well back. Sound in her construction, she had straight forelimbs, small, neat feet and correct angulation in front and behind. She moved with purpose and drive, straight fore and aft. Pleased to award her BB and BOS