First Place in Limit - Bitch, Judge: Mrs Sandra Girling (Benattivo)
I would like to express my sincere thanks to the Officers and Committee of the Midland Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge my first club show. My very competent and Friendly stewards Jem Thomas and Richard Wright, were well organised to keep the day flowing so many thanks for their help. A special thank you to all the exhibitors who trusted me to evaluate their Border Terriers, accepting my decisions graciously. I was very impressed by the standard of presentation particularly the quality of coats. I had some amazingly difficult decisions and in many classes placings were hotly contested, forcing me to ‘split hairs’ over placings. I appreciated that some quality exhibits did not win their classes despite some outstanding breed features. I looked for accurate movement and narrow body lines which were present in my primary winners. The youngsters were particularly noteworthy staying enthusiastic and keen right to the end of the show.
A very well presented blue and tan headed this strong class. She was in tip top condition with plenty of white banding through her jacket which was of good quality. I particularly liked her for size and her ring presence. She was handled so well to get the best out of her but perhaps a little over extended at the rear in the challenge. She is also narrow and has a lovely rib which is carried well back. Her movement was very good.