First Place in Limit - Bitch, Judge: Mr Robert Brewster (Stowthorney & Breckgreen)
I would like to thanks the officers and committee of The Southern Border Terrier Club for giving me the honour of judging their Open Show. I first signed the contract for the show in 2017, but due to Covid and the Lockdown I have only just fulfilled my judging appointment. Whist remembering those who are no longer with us due to the Covid Pandemic. I was happy with my entry and would like to also thank the exhibitors for entering under me and thank them all for taking my decisions, some of which were difficult, in a sportsmanlike way. I found most exhibits to be in good order, but I was quite worried that I found some younger exhibits with a build-up of scale on their teeth. This should be addressed as soon as possible. I was also delighted with a young exhibitor, attending her first show, on a whole handling her young dog so well whilst full of nerves and inexperience. We need to encourage these youngsters as they are the custodians of our breed
Beautiful bitch of a lovely type. Turned out to perfection!! Correct Otter head with neat ears held close to cheek. Correct scissor bite with large teeth. Good reach of neck flowing into correctly laid shoulders. Narrow throughout and so easy to span. Lovely topline and tail set which she held on the move. Happily, moved out well with reach and drive on a loose lead. Shown in a harsh tight double jacket with good pelt. Pleased to award her Best Bitch and Best in Show