First Place in Limit - Bitch, Judge: Mrs Jena Tuck (Nettleby)
I would like to thank the Committee of the Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cheshire Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge this very enjoyable and well run show. It was an honour and pleasure. In the ring I was very ably assisted by my two capable stewards Ian and Bridget, who I would like to thank. The hospitality of the Club was second to none I had a truly wonderful day. Thanks must go to the exhibitors, who allowed me to go over their dogs. The depth of quality was remarkable and some very good exhibits had to go cardless I was delighted by my main winners, thank you again for giving me the pleasure of judging them. I chose the dog as BIS because he had that extra attitude and showmanship.
What a superb class, the best of the day. I was spoilt for in depth quality, any of those below are CC material in my opinion.
Oused type and quality, the correct size and balance, easily spanned. A grizzle bitch with a very typical femimine head, not exaggerated in any way. A correctly angulated and narrow front, lovely head, good reach of neck into well laid shoulders. A good topline and tailset, good front and hind movement. Neat feet. I was very pleased to award her the CC, and for BIS it was a close decision. The dog pipped her on the day, with his presence and superb masculine head. What a pair.