Second Place in Veteran - 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.
Blue and Tan, with a nice shapped head and nice dark eyes, strong muzzle and neat ears. Nice neck and well laid shoulders. Narrow all though with straight front and tight feet. Easily spannable, ribs well back and good loins. Good lenght of body with level topline. Nice tail well setted and carried on the move. Racy well andulagted hindquarters. Good harsh coat and loose pelt. Edasy and free