First Place in Open - 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.
This bitch flew into the ring, moving effortlessly with fluid reach and drive. A good example of a typical feminine Border ready for work, presented in fit hard condition. Feminine head, good reach of neck, and stands lightly on cat like feet and was excellent for bone. Excellent racy hindquarters the angles of which, mirrored her fore. Exhibited in thick harsh dense coat with loose thick pelt. Pleased to award her Best Bitch in Breed.