First Place in Post Graduate - Bitch, Judge: Lesley Armstrong-Rodgers ( Atron/Scottsway )
Thank you to the Committee for inviting me to judge Border Terriers at this extremely well run event, especially for pulling off such a great show despite being let down at such a late stage with their original venue. The Committee must have really pulled together, so very well done. I must say that they even had far more toilet facilities than some Championship Shows of late !.
I was delighted to be greeted with a super entry, not just numerically, but in quality too !. Thank you to all the exhibitors for bringing their Borders for my opinion today.
I have admired this young grizzle bitch from the ringside and was not disappointed when going over her. Owns a lovely otter type head with a keen expression, dark eye and small well placed ears. Correct dentition. Moderate length of neck, good shoulder placement and stands on a straight front with neat feet. Not too heavy in bone. Excellent in body and rib. Racy hindquarters which she used to advantage on the move, showing good reach and drive. Looked so correct especially in side gait. All finished off with a decent jacket. My BEST BITCH and subsequently BEST OF BREED. She was also shortlisted in the Terrier group. Very well done.