First Place in Post Graduate - Bitch, Judge: Mrs Sue Baxter (Mysulan/Sulan)
My sincere thanks to the committee for their kind invitation to judge Borders
and the warm hospitality on offer at this show .
To my stewards on the day, Lauren and Phil , a big thank you for keeping
the ring running smoothly and ensuring the exhibitors enjoyed their
experience.
Sadly ,once again it was obvious that the numbers present on the day
were greatly affected by the fact there were three open shows, all with
breed specialists judging, on the same day . Nonetheless , I thank all the
exhibitors who honored me with an entry.
To those exhibitors present on the day , thanks for allowing me the
privilege of going over your dogs and accepting my decisions in a sporting
manner .
Generally , the dogs coming forward today were well presented and
conditioned , one or two may have benefitted from a little more detailed
grooming to enhance certain points of their conformation but on the whole I
enjoyed my time handling a fine bunch of Borders
2 and a half year old grizzle girl . Nice head proportions, good eye shape and size . Well filled muzzle , furnished with a great set of workmanlike teeth. Ears perhaps a little on large size but I didn’t find it detracted from the overall picture. Front assembly ok , rear construction was acceptable . Her ribs and loin were ok but I would have preferred to see a somewhat more even underline. Coat was coming through but texture was evident , which covered a nice loose pelt . Stood on good tight feet and pads . Movement tidy and correct.. RBoB