First Place in Yearling - Bitch, 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.
Another one that catched my eyes entering the ring with her stunning outline. Of best type and size, all in moderation and style. Feminine head with the right expression. Beautifull reach of neck flowing into well placed shoulders and a right length of upper arm, which is obvious on the move conferring her the best front reach. Straight front and narrow all through. Right length of body with ribs carried well back and strong loins. A level topline perfectly kept on the move and typical tail carriage. Just right amount of bone. Perfectly balanced angulations front and rear. Racy well muscled hindquarters. Superb blue and tan harsh coat with right amount of ticking and loose pelt. She impressed even more when started moving, covering her ground without any effort. Another one I could imagine with the hunt. Was so pleased to award her BCC and BOB and earing later she finished her title today.