Second Place in Open - Dog, Judge: Mrs Jane Roberts (Smalesmouth)
Many thanks to the officers and committee for inviting me to judge Border Terriers at Three Counties Championship Dog Show. My appointment was originally for 2020 but it was worth the wait to be able to judge at this lovely showground at the foot of the Malvern Hills. Many thanks indeed to my stewards Bill and Trish who kept everything moving ringside in an efficient and pleasant manner. My thanks go to all the exhibitors who brought their dogs under me. It was a real privilege and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. There were some close decisions and I would like to thank all those who accepted my decisions so sportingly.
Based on my entry I felt that the overall quality of the breed was good. Most were fit and I thought that fronts and heads had improved from the last time I judged. There were only a few that I was unable to span and a couple who had missing teeth and one that had a kinked tail. I was particularly pleased with my bitch line-up and I thought there were some very good quality exhibits who on another day could be ticket winners.
Three excellent dogs, presented in perfect condition. It was an absolute privilege to have the opportunity to go over them. Close decision between all 3.
An eye catching G/T who is quite a show man. Shown in excellent fit condition. Very good in construction and type, he excels in head with flat skull, strong muzzle, keen expression and big teeth. I liked his length of neck. Excellent top line, underline, legs and feet. He is narrow all through and easily spanned. Shown in excellent double coat with thick loose pelt. An excellent dog, but on the day, I felt he was not moving with the same ground covering movement as 1. RCC