Second Place in Veteran - Dog or Bitch, Judge: Mr C Wallace (Hobholt)
This was my 1st Breed Club Show appointment and I would like to thank the Midland Border Terrier Club Committee for the opportunity to judge the show. Thanks also to my stewards, Bob & Liz Wright who did a great job ensuring the smooth running of the ring throughout the day. Thanks also to all the exhibitors for allowing me to go over your Borders’.
All Borders were in good health, had good mouths and were complete. I was impressed with most coats and particularly pelts which were mainly loose and thick. A number of coats were clearly coming through to be at their best for Crufts.
I like “moderate” Borders, not exaggerated in any way. Of importance, straight, narrow fronts, good shoulders. Hind quarters racy, body fairly long as described in the standard. Equally I like movement to be a good length of stride with purpose & drive. On movement, some front and rear movement was not great, some wrists were astray, some “knitting” and some were better shown on a loose lead and not “strung up”. In summary, I was pleased with my winners & many down the line in some classes, I enjoyed the day, thank you all again for bringing your Borders’, it was appreciated.
Outstanding class, 2 top class Borders that both looked ½ their ages and turned out to perfection.
Gr&T, Super bitch, narrower than 1, preferred her front & shoulders. Strong otter head, super teeth, bite and expression, nicely set ears in good proportion to head. Excellent front, reach of neck and shoulders, lovely topline & underline to strong loin and nice tail set, easy span and great balance. Movement was long, easy & purposeful . Coat & pelt was outstanding. Such a close call with 1, could have drawn lots to separate 1 & 2, BB, RBIS, BOS