First Place in Open - Dog, Judge: Mrs Sandra Girling (Benattivo)
Thank you to the officers and committee of Windsor Championship Dog Show for the invitation to judge at this level for the first time at such a prestigious show. I must also thank my two very experienced stewards Bill & Trish Gray who were a great support to me with their calm, friendly and pleasant manner. I would also like to express my sincere thanks to all the exhibitors who entered their border terriers under me and accepted my decisions in a sporting manner.
The weather became very hot as the day progressed with some dogs flagging a little on the move. Fortunately we had some shade via the marquee, the grass had got quite dried out and I felt a few exhibits didn’t move as well as others on it but generally movement was better than I have observed in the past. I must also mention how disappointed I was to find so many exhibits with dirty teeth, cleaning them should be part of a dog’s care and grooming routine.
I was so delighted with my top winning border terriers that I felt had exceptional breed quality and were presented and shown to best advantage.
Many quality exhibits were in some classes down the line or unplaced due to the depth of quality present and on another day may change places.
An impressive red border terrier that cannot be ignored from his beautiful quality otter like head that has lovely small v shaped neat ears to his short strong muzzle. He is such a lovely dog to go over as your hands move from his moderate length of neck into a narrow body you feel his rib is carried well back and spans behind the shoulder so easily. He was presented in excellent coat and body condition, he has a firm top line which he maintains on the move and his tail is well set on. He moved accurately coming and going. I was pleased to award him with the DCC & BOB.