First Place in Junior - Dog, Judge: Miss Diane Swales (Grabbist)
My thanks to Richmond Dog Show Society for the opportunity to judge at this prestigious show, where I awarded CCs for the first time many years ago. Thank you to my two excellent stewards who kept the ring running so smoothly. In general, mouths were good and there was only one kinked tail. I was disappointed to find how many Borders have been bred with thin, tight pelts & there were too many upright shoulders resulting in stilted movement. I was really pleased to find that more dogs were shown free standing & on a loose lead.
RCC, clear winner of this class. Looks fit for purpose, excellent Border head, good teeth & correct bite, nice loose pelt & good coat, moved well & true, meets the Standard in all respects & I will follow his career with interest