First Place in Post Graduate - Dog, Judge: Mr Colin Girling (Benattivo)
I would like to thank the Officers and Committee for giving me the opportunity to judge Border Terriers in their spiritual home territory. My stewards, Audrey & Judith did a great job in running the class changes efficiently on a hot humid day. It was a lovely entry, with many exhibits that I had not judged before – thank you all. I found some exhibits which could have been better prepared with attention to coat, body condition and clean teeth. A few level bites a couple of kink tails influenced placings but all dogs were entire and overall a nice group of BT’s to go over. My main winners had breed qualities that outweighed any imperfection, that in my opinion wouldn’t impact on its ability to perform its traditional work.
A young Blue and Tan lad, with a great top-line maintained on the move, striding out well, presented in super condition to win his class. A good otter like head with well-placed ears, moderate neck that flowed into narrow body with well laid back rib. As he matures and settles on the move, he will improve to achieve his potential.