First Place in Limit - Bitch, Judge: Penny Sands (Krakensis)
A warm welcome awaited me at the Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club. Many thanks for giving me the opportunity to judge your winter open show at this suitable indoor venue. A small, but quality entry attended with very sporting exhibitors, great to hear such applause for the winners. On the plus side, I found good temperaments, pelts and coats although with Crufts only a few weeks away, some were obviously prepared with this show in mind. Perfect scissor bites were the order of the day but I was, however, quite surprised to find one exhibit with an inclining lower canine. A few exhibits lacked reach and drive rather than possess the effortless movement to enable a days work. I must apologise for the brief notes in Veteran as writing from memory, my technology failed at the last hurdle.
And finally, thanks must also go to my very able steward, Karen Hurrion, for her assistance on the day.
my star of the day, this young lady simply shone. She is of an excellent size, outline and balance. With a dark eye and super expression, her head fits well on to her strong neck. She is narrow all through with a good length to her body, muscular quarters which she used on the move. Super pelt and harsh coat. I shall watch her progress with interest. BIS