First Place in Open - 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!
Two-year-old grizzle and tan bitch that caught my eye as soon as she entered the ring with her determined, powerful, balanced stride, that looked ready for a day’s work as well as being a showgirl. Top-notch head with dark eyes and keen alert gaze with a well-proportioned head and big teeth. Well laid back shoulders on straight well boned legs, and narrow throughout; therefore, easily spanned with a level topline good tail set and thick carroty tail. Correct outline and good rear angulation with well let down hocks and strong second thigh. Super correct jacket and pelt. Best mover of the day. Pleased to award her Best of Breed and she went on to Terrier Group 2.