First Place in Open - Dog, Judge: Joyce Martin (Merumhor)
Many thanks to the officers and committee for the invitation to judge Border Terriers at the East of England Agricultural Society Show, which was to be the last one run by this society. It was a super venue with lovely big rings which gave the dogs a chance to stride out. Many thanks to my ring stewards Peter and Lesley Armstrong for keeping things running smoothly and efficiently. I was delighted with my entry of 109 dogs making a total entry of 149 and pleased with the overall quality of dogs shown. Thank you to the exhibitors for giving the chance to go over your dogs and for the sporting way the placings were taken. It is indeed a privilege to have the opportunity do so. I was thrilled to be able to watch the terrier group and see my BOB – Stineval Lambert JW take group 1 in a quality line up. I also was delighted to hear that my BPIB – Glebeheath Ophelia went Group 3 in the Puppy Group.
I was pleased to get my hands on this well known champion grizzle dog having admired him from the ringside. He did not disappoint. He has a typey head, with and keen expression. He is a handy size standing on straight legs and narrow throughout. He has a good reach of neck which flows into a level topline and tail set. He has a lovely balanced outline and is a real showman in the ring. He was shown in good double coat. He moved well but not with the same drive as my DCC winner today but worthy of the RDCC.