The Southern Border Terrier Club Open Show (15-09-2024)

First Place in Special Beginners - Bitch, Judge: Mrs Sue Baxter (Mysulan/Sulan)

Show Critique:

I must start by thanking the committee for the invitation to judge at this lovely venue. The weather was kind to us and judging was able to take place outside , a fact I know so many exhibitors enjoy. My thanks also must go to my stewards , Rachel and Rhianne Mitchell , they certainly kept things running smoothly and were a big help keeping me on track ! Thanks ladies!
As usual , my gratitude to all who gave me entries and were able to turn up on the day , all very much appreciated .
I was presented with an array of lovely specimens and some classes made for some tough decisions .Several times I wished there were more red cards to award. The standard , I found, was very good and there was quality in depth in most classes. All males were intact , I found no kinked tails and most mouths were acceptable , coats , as usual , were in differing stages of growth and texture . All were spannable.

Placing Critique:

5 yr old grizzle, first impressions were all good, nice looking girl . Head ok with feminine expression , would like to see a little more underjaw and fill to the under eye region. Body a good length, pelt and coat ok, ribbed well back, front straight and narrow, , tail set and topline good . Moved out ok.