Second 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.
Very smartly turned out bitch with a feminine head with inquiring dark eyes good set on of ears and big teeth. Narrow throughout, though finer boned and not quite the second thigh of 1. Level topline which she kept whilst static and on the move. Presented in a pinwire harsh coat, with pliable pelt and thick skin. Moved around the ring with purpose and decent reach and drive worked well with handler, pushing hard in the Bitch Challenge, just being pipped today by one who was more forward in movement. RBBIB.