First Place in Veteran - Dog, Judge: Brigitte Belin Bernaudin (France)
First, I thank the committee for the invitation to judge this prestigious show. Thanks to my stewards for making a super job and keep my judging running smoothly. It was a real honour and privilege as foreign judge and breeder to have the opportunity of this 1st appointment to give CC in my breed, and thank to exhibitors to allow me to go over so many good Border.
Being able in my country to work my dogs, I have been looking for the right conformation as asks in the standard, making dogs able to do their original work underground and was happy many could do so.
8 years old Blue and Tan with style and presence. Well balanced all through. Masculine head with dark eyes and typical expression. Strong muzzle and bite. Super reach of neck and lay of shoulders. Nicely ribbed with the right length of body and holding a level topline. Nice setted tail well carried on the move. Typical underline. Balanced angulated front and rear. Excellent harsh coat and loose pelt. He moves free and sound with the best of reach and drive, covering his ground without effort. Could easily imagine him on the hunt. Was please to award him RCC