Second Place in Post Graduate - Bitch, 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.
Compared to the winner this shorter coupled bitch also has good breed qualities and type. With her strong short muzzle I would prefer fewer furnishings as she was good in this department. She has well placed neat V shaped ears, a harsh coat over thick loose pelt making her nice to go over. Moving true she had slightly less drive than my class winner today.