Second Place in Post Graduate, Judge: Siân McKay (Redesholt)
I would like to thank the SToY for giving me the opportunity to judge the four classes of Border Terriers on this, my first judging appointment; the exhibitors who trusted me to evaluate their dogs/bitches and to Mr John Thomas, who kindly donated, the £10 for Best of Breed and £10 for the Best Puppy in Breed.
The committee did a sterling job given the last-minute change of venue; and my stewards, Margaret and Julie, kept the ring moving smoothly and effortlessly.
I was pleased with the number of entries, and it was great to see some fine examples of ‘otter – like’ heads – the breed stamp. All dogs were spannable today, and most had correct small tight round feet.
It was gratifying to see many examples of sound fluid movement, and good construction– Movement is so important for the Borders terrier to do its job- “Essentially a working terrier “.
23-month-old dog. Correct proportions throughout. Good Otter head with all it entails- dark well set on ears shallow stop, big nose leathers and keen alert gaze. Easily spanned with well laid shoulders leading down a straight, correct width front,to round compact feet with thick pads. Easily spanned with deep chest, well ribbed with good underline and super turn of stifle. He was presented in a fit hard condition with good coat and jacket. Not as confident or settled on the move as 1 today.