The Southern Border Terrier Open Show (05-03-2023)

First Place in Post Graduate - Dog, Judge: Mr Matt Smith (Alncroft)

Show Critique:

Many thanks to the club for the invitation to judge at their show and for their hospitality. Thank you to my stewards, and the exhibitors for entering under me. I thoroughly enjoyed my day and was pleased with the quality present. Many of the classes were close decisions and coats played a big part in final standings. Whilst I didn’t find any dogs that I couldn’t span, having spent a lifetime around working terriers some of the bitches in particular were on the larger end of the scale for preference.

Placing Critique:

Scores well for size, plenty of bone. Looks a touch heavy in front but has a thick coat and was the easiest spanned in the class, although I would prefer a bit more return of upper arm. Strong short muzzle, good eye and neat ears. Straight mover coming and going.