Second Place in Junior - Bitch, 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!
1 year old Blue and Tan girl. Lovely head in good proportions with plenty of fill under her dark eyes and has good strong muzzle and teeth. Straight front, just heavier in bone than 1 and appeared short in leg and a touch high at the croup today, but plenty of time to finish maturing. She moved well and was presented in a harsh coat with great pelt.