First Place in Open - Dog, Judge: Mrs Jayne Gillam (Orenberg)
Thanks go to the Northern Border Terrier Club for inviting me judge their 53rd Championship Show, and to the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to go over the good entry of Borders. Thanks also to my stewards Nicki Cummins, Julie Leckenby and Sarah Eccles who really did a fantastic job and kept everything running smoothly, I enjoyed my day immensely.
It was an extremely hot day and I was thankful we were inside the hall, the committee made sure doors were opened to ensure a through draft which made for a pleasant environment for the task in hand. No dogs appeared stressed by the heat when they were being shown, although some dogs did seem less than enthusiastic in the ring.
I found some really good profile movement, but good movement fore and aft was in the minority, and in some classes non-existent.
Overall some very good coats and pelts and good presentation, some really good tails too, just a few long thin tails. Although found three kinked tails on this occasion, teeth seemed cleaner and only a few feet spoilt by overly long nails.
6 years 6 months, B&T. One out of the top drawer I have liked and judged before. Has great ring presence and combines the qualities of a dog fit for function in the field with that of a dog equally at home in the show ring. He certainly is a laster and my critique of him back 2023 still fits the bill – Pleasing head with moderately broad, flat skull with little stop, neck fits neatly into well laid shoulders. Presents well and never stops showing, standing on good legs and feet. Looked good in profile both standing and on the move, covering the ground with reach and drive. Easily spanned and shown in excellent blue and tan jacket, a superb tail, moderately short and thick at the base, completed the picture. CC and BIS.