First Place in Veteran - 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.
She catched my eyes entering the ring by her sound, effortless active movement. A very typey bitch narrow all through. Nice feminine head, nothing overdone with the right expressions. Good reach of neck and super shoulders placement. Very firm topline kept on the move with typical tail carriage. A very nice length of body with.excellent ribs well back and easily spannable. Balanced front and rear angulations Racy muscled hindquarters. Excellent coat and the best of pelt. Se moved with a exceptional drive, could imagine her easily on a day working. Awarded her Best Veteran, but it was a difficult task as both veteran were of the best quality and in super condition.