Second Place in Open - 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 year old Grizzle and Tan dog. Good masculine head with dark inquisitive eyes, leading to a good reach of neck, well placed shoulders, level topline that he kept on the move. Straight front, rear angulation correct, with good second thigh and turn of stifle, which contributed to good movement. Bit short on coat today but good pelt.