Second Place in Open - Bitch, Judge: Joyce Martin (Merumhor)
I would like to thank Border Union Agricultural Society for the invitation to judge my first CC appointment in Border Terriers and to my ring steward Alicia Wilson for keeping me right and the smooth efficiency of getting each class in the ring to keep things going.
I was delighted with the super entry of 123 dogs making 142 entries and appreciate all the exhibitors that gave me the opportunity to go over their dogs and the sporting way they accepted my decisions.
The overall quality was excellent, I was privileged to judge so many lovely dogs and I was pleased with my main winners, all looking in tip top condition on the day.
I was surprised that in some of the exhibits that underneath good coats there was lack of condition and a bit thin and some were lacking thick skin and loose pelt that is important in our breed.
A g/t bitch with a good head and lovely expression with neat ears. A bigger bitch than my winner but built on racy lines, although she was in full coat today which made her look deeper than she actually is. She has a lovely narrow front. Although in full coat it was still harsh with thick pelt underneath. She has a good topline with a nice thick short carrot tail. She moved well and when she came back in for the challenge she moved true coming and going which gave her the edge for the RBCC.