First Place in Limit - Bitch, 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.
Nice class of quality bitches.
One I have judged previously as a Junior and re-appraisal didn’t disappoint. Lovely size, she would get anywhere. Well presented with feminine head with the keenest expression, black nose leather. Her whole attitude, free standing on a loose lead, gives you the impression she combines activity with gameness. Good front assembly, stands well on small feet. Easy to span, strong loin, good underline and well angulated racy hindquarters, nice tail. Moved well fore and aft, really good ground covering side gait. Res.CC.