First Place in Open - Dog, Judge: Mrs Anne Gregory (Remony)
My thanks to the Club for the invitation to judge, it was both an honour and pleasure to do so. My thanks also to the committee for their most excellent hospitality, to my capable stewards, Marjorie Wanless and Anjela Cranson, and to the exhibitors for their entries and support.
I had some good quality dogs to go over today and was well pleased with my winners. While I found hind action, on the whole, to be good, I did find a number of poor fronts. Front movement pinning in, weak pasterns, flat feet and feet that turned out or turned in. Some dogs also lacked forward reach. To be fit for the function it was intended, a Border needs, as well as strong sound hindquarters, a sound forehand with tight, thick padded feet.
good otter head with strong muzzle and big teeth. Straight front with good tight feet. Ribbed well back, good reach of neck into well placed shoulders which allowed him to move true in front and with good forward reach. Strong well muscled and well angulated hindquarters which allowed him to move with drive around the ring. Shown in a tight harsh jacket. BD