First Place in Open - 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.
A very nice and typey bitch all in moderation. Nice otter head complemented by dark eyes, neat ears well placed and typical expression. Very good reach of neck, well placed shoulders. Nice narrow straight front , enough bone and tight feet. Ribs well back aand spannable. Excellent topline kept on the move and typical underline. Well muscled hindquarters.Typical tail carriage. Balanced angulations front and rear; moving freely, covering her ground without effort. Excellent coat and pelt.