First Place in Mid Limit - Bitch, Judge: Janice Johnson (Ratcheugh)
My thanks to the Border Terrier Club for this appointment it was indeed an honour and privilege to judge this prestigious show in Border Country. To my stewards Judy and Pam for their efficiency and all the exhibitors who entered, thank you for giving me this opportunity to go over your dogs and accepting my judgement on the day.
I had the most enjoyable day going over some excellent examples of our breed. My feelings are we have a good future in some of our younger exhibits but, watch out for size and movement. For all exhibitors, we must remember the border terrier is a working breed and should be able to follow hounds, sound movement is essential. I love a good coat and thick pelt and today I had both in abundance, all mouths were correct and all, but a couple were spannable.
lovely border head and expression, good strong teeth and muzzle, easily spanned ribs carried well back, level topline with well set on tail, lovely catlike feet and thick pads, well angulated hindquarters, very nice body lines giving a pleasing outline, correct b/t coat, a super border from this kennel and a lovely bitch to go over. RCC