First Place in Post Graduate - Dog, Judge: Siân McKay (Redesholt)
I would like to thank the London and Home Counties Terrier Club for affording me the opportunity to judge at this year’s Premier Open Show, and to my very capable steward Sharon, who kept things moving in the ring.
Regarding the exhibits: I had some lovely examples that exemplified what I look for in a Border Terrier. The stamp of the breed the head- its proportions such, that it is capable of doing its job underground, and a body constructed to deal with the terrain and weather of Northumberland; so, in good fit hard working condition.
I did not find any suspect mouths and no kinked tails.
Year-old dog with a masculine head with good sloping stop and strong muzzle, with corresponding big teeth. Nice shoulder placement, length of back and in good working condition, with strong loin, level topline on move and static, and good tailset. Correct underline, turn of stifle and well let down hocks. Evidence of good coat coming through and decent thickness of skin and loose pelt. Movement was ok needed a bit more drive today.