Second Place in Open - Dog, 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.
Not the easiest of classes as all were of different type. Overall disappointing for an OD class.
Different in type to 1 and a slightly larger dog all over. Nice head of correct proportions. Nice length of neck into best of shoulders. Good body and rib. Nice bone and feet. Correct racy hindquarters and moved well. I just for preference preferred the overall expression of 1