Second Place in Open - Dog, Judge: Brigitte Belin Bernaudin (France)
First, I thank the committee for the invitation to judge this prestigious show. Thanks to my stewards for making a super job and keep my judging running smoothly. It was a real honour and privilege as foreign judge and breeder to have the opportunity of this 1st appointment to give CC in my breed, and thank to exhibitors to allow me to go over so many good Border.
Being able in my country to work my dogs, I have been looking for the right conformation as asks in the standard, making dogs able to do their original work underground and was happy many could do so.
Nice Grizzle of excellent size and bone. Good head with strong muzzle and strong bite. Dark eyes and nice expression. Ecellent reach of neck flowing into well placed shoulders. Good ribs carried well back, easily spannable, excellent topline kept on the move with well setted and carried tail .Good underline. Well muscled and racy hindquarters. Moves well with reach and drive. Presented in top coat condition.