First Place in Open, Judge: Siân McKay (Redesholt)
I would like to thank the committee of the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society, for inviting me to judge Border Terriers at their Premier Open Show. I thank them further for managing to arrange glorious weather! I thoroughly enjoyed my day and I must thank the exhibitors for giving me a lovely entry and some super dogs to go over, and to my Steward Marie, who carried on to steward for the next class as well.
I am glad to note that I found no kinked tails, or suspect mouths. Coats as usual were in all stages of growth and in general fronts were good; and there were some good Otter-like heads in evidence. I was pleased with my final line up, who all moved with super reach and drive – essentially a working terrier!
3-year-old grizzle and tan dog shown today in a super dense harsh jacket with a thick skin and loose pelt. Great ottery strong masculine head with large teeth, scissor bite and a shallow stop. Great expression from a keen dark eye. Fluid line from nose to tail with well angulated front and corresponding hindquarters. He strode out assertively maintaining a level topline throughout. Dog fit for a day’s work, as well as a showman. Pleased to award him Best of Breed, and enjoyed watching him go TG4.