First Place in Open, Judge: Mrs Tina Jones (Otterholme)
Many thanks to the committee to judge at this well run show. A big thank you to the exhibitors for their entry of some really nice dogs and the sporting acceptance of my choices by the majority of exhibitors. I was somewhat dismayed to find a sizable amount of the entry with evidence of clipper use, perhaps this has been done to enhance the outline of the dog, but for me it completely detracted from the overall picture, nothing is more pleasing than seeing a Border in a ‘natural’ proper jacket. Temperaments and dentition were all excellent. Pleasing to find the majority of exhibits spannable.
Last judged this one as a junior, pleasing to find he has developed into the ‘complete package’ Looked so balanced in profile and on the move,good toplline and underline. Ribs well back lovely typical head with flat skull, really strong in jaw, easily spannable,enough bone without being too heavy there BOB.