First Place in Open - Bitch, 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.
BCC, new one to me who caught my eye when she entered the ring & didn’t disappoint on a closer check. B/t, fits the Standard in all respects, super hard jacket, moved purposefully, beautifully shown & presented, understand this was her 10th CC