First Place in Minor Puppy - Bitch, 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.
Mature blue/tan at nearly 8 months of age she has a feminine otter like head that is developing nicely with neat triangular ears and a short strong muzzle with good teeth. Moderate length of neck into good top line and well set on tail her rib is carried well back. Her front legs were straight with good feet and she is angulated well at both ends. In her class she moved well all ways but in the best puppy bitch challenge she didn’t move so positively behind. This may have been down to the surface or the heat.