First Place in Puppy - Bitch, 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.
8 months old grizzle bitch who won this class on best balanced movement and reach and drive. Good otter like head with correct proportions, strong muzzle and big teeth… would like a smaller ear. Good for bone, and stands lightly on small cat like feet with thick pads- testament to her condition which was fit with good second thigh, and narrow throughout with good underline and well sprung ribs. Correct angles fore and aft – carrot-like tail carried well, with a strong base. Exhibited in a super dense thick harsh coat with thick skin and loose pelt. She has a strong loin connecting to racy hindquarters, which propelled her around the ring with a regular, fluent movement. This movement secured her Best Puppy Bitch and BPIB.