Second Place in Special Beginners - Dog or Bitch, Judge: Dr Ian Gabriel (Gabybryl)
This was my first-time awarding Challenge Certificates in Border Terriers and many thanks to those that entered under a non-breed specialist, and well done for braving what was a bitter wind. If this was a representative entry, then I am heartened by the general health and condition of the breed. Good coats, good pelts and super large dentition were the majority. There are some nice youngsters in the lower classes. Just two points as a non-specialist if I might be permitted, firstly the standard calls for a small ear and I found quite a few otherwise nice exhibits with large houndy ears which did somewhat detract from the overall expression. Secondly several dogs broke quite markedly at the front pastern which spoilt the overall impression on the move, these points need watching.
Some nice ones to go over at the start of the day
B/T. Another of quality. Quite mature for 7 months. Another with a very typey headpiece. Good eye and eat. Good length of neck into nice shoulder placement. Narrow yet of correct depth nice rib and nice short loin. Correct hind angulation. Moved well. Preferred the tail set of 1. Should do well