First Place in Limit - 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.
Very nice bitch who is more compact than the second placed bitch but of adequate length. She has a very pleasing head, which is nicely proportioned and of good strength without losing femininity or overall expression. She is very well made throughout and all of a piece. Good front. Correct body, which is of good depth but narrow, her ribs are not over sprung and are carried well back. Good hind quarters. Moved very well