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

First Place in Puppy - 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:

another lovely puppy . 7 months old and well on her way … Just a delight to go over, super coat on excellently proportioned structure, beautiful straight front , just right ammount of bone , sweet head and expression . Ears of good size and well attached .. Good angles fore and aft , moved out very well , showing good reach and drive for one so young . The cherry on top was a short carroty tail …I consider myself lucky having so many lovely youngsters to go over but this one just could not be denied.. Pleased to award her Best Puppy in Show.