Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show (28-01-2023)

First Place in Limit - Dog, Judge: Dr. Margaret Armstrong (Ploughdown)

Show Critique:

I’d like to thank Yorks, Lancs and Cheshire Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge their January Open Show. It was a privilege. I was given a really warm welcome and the hospitality was second to none. The venue was bright and airy and provided for a large ring with plenty of room for exhibitors. I was very ably assisted on the day by my two stewards, Margaret Davis and Sian McKay, who organised the ring with cheerful good humour and efficiency. It was also super to be present for the presentation by the Club to Pat and Brian Baxter, who always add a convivial and kindly presence to any gathering. Lastly I’d like to thank the exhibitors for coming out in numbers in chilly January and who accepted my placings with such good grace.

Placing Critique:

Blue/tan with typical otter head, showing short, strong foreface, flat cranium and shallow stop. Scissor bite. Head piece set off by neat ears falling close to his cheek. Ok for bone and narrow throughout. Carried his rib well back and strong in the loin. Well turned stifle and a good tail set. A little tentative at times on the move but revealed enough in moving to show soundness and drive. Harsh coat with good pelt.