First Place in Open - Bitch, 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.
An excellent class
Smashing G/T of correct size and balance. Not exaggerated in any way. Really good head with strength of muzzle, flat skull and correct bite. Correct shoulder construction, legs and feet. Narrow all through. Excels in length and shape of rib so easily spanned. Correct top line, tail set and underline. Shown in lovely double coat and thick pelt. She moved out soundly coming and going and with drive in profile. Considered in the challenge.