First Place in Puppy - Dog, Judge: Siân McKay (Redesholt)
My thanks go to both the Penrith & District Canine Society and the Border Terrier Club for considering me to judge a super entry of some quality dogs. The show committee were most welcoming and kept the judges well fed and watered. My stewards – Sue, Jane and Katrina keeping the proceedings flowing smoothly- my thanks.
All dogs presented today were of sound temperaments, all found to be spannable and, as to be expected, various stages of coat with some excellent coats and pelts on display. Movement overall was most pleasing; with some excellent examples of strong reach and drive making for fluid balanced movement. In some classes I found myself splitting hairs due to the quality of the exhibits. Again, my one plea is for clean teeth!
7-month-old Blue and Tan dog whose sound construction provided the balanced movement which marked him out for high honours today. Good masculine head with dark, alert inquisitive eyes and strong big teeth, and the straightest of fronts with good bone. Kept topline on the move; good tailset. He is easily spanned with well laid back ribs. Good coat and pelt. Up to size for age. Best Puppy Dog, Best Dog, Best Opposite Sex.