First Place in Post Graduate - 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!
21-month-old Grizzle and Tan bitch shown today in full correct coat. Great feminine yet strong head with good expression and plenty of fill under her eyes, good muzzle and big teeth- nothing overdone. Straight front and narrow throughout easily spanned. Moved well but wanted her to stride out a wee bit more!