Border Union Agricultural Society (17-06-2017)

First Place in Limit - Bitch, Judge: Mr Phil Sharp (Martec)

Show Critique:

I would like to thank the Committee for inviting me to judge at this Show. It was my first visit to Kelso and I was most impressed with the hospitality and organisation there. My two excellent stewards, Gordon and Donald, kept me on the straight and narrow and contributed to a lovely atmosphere in and around the ring.
I did not make my usual visit to the SBTC championship show the weekend before as I wanted to see all the dogs afresh, and I am glad I did as many of the exhibits were new to me. In general, mouths were good, with dentition only slightly awry in one instance. I found no kinked tails and all dogs were entire.
It was a very hot and sunny day and this affected some dogs, who perhaps lacked their normal animation and were moving lethargically. As usual, there was a wide variation in coats, with some totally lacking top coat, and this naturally had an effect on the placings.
I would like to thank the exhibitors for the large entry and for the sporting way in which my decisions were taken throughout my judging stint.

Placing Critique:

CC, BOB. I placed this one a couple of years ago in a strong class. She strode into the ring as if she owned it and really deserved the top honours today. I heard afterwards that this was her third ticket so congratulations are in order! In superb condition, she looked a picture of a Border Terrier. She covered the ground with ease. Her coat was in top condition. She has a lovely head, good set of ear and a lovely expression.