First Place in Post Graduate - 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.
Such a lovely border terrier that stood out in her class. She has an appealing feminine otter like head with good strength to her short muzzle; her dark eyes give a keen expression. She is lovely to go over as you move from her moderate neck into a narrow body that finds a rib carried well back with racy hindquarters. She is correctly angulated fore and aft with a good top line and tail set that was good on the move and stand. It was my pleasure to award this bitch her first CC today, she was in the best of body and coat condition, her quality just stood out in my line. I look forward to following her show career.