First Place in Open - Bitch, Judge: Miss Sally Leslie (Risdene)
Thank you for a super entry. At times I felt I had been let loose in a sweetie shop such was the quality of the exhibits before me. Indeed because I was spoilt I was hard on jaw and dentition faults and Borders that were more smart terrier than true Border in type. My experience over the years leads me to believe that such faults are heart-breakingly likely to continue to bite in the future if not stamped on. My main winners were true Borders. You read of “a-ha moments†and happily for me there were some rather nice ones here. Good times indeed.
I am fortunate indeed to have the chance to go over such a high class field and it was difficult to separate the principals of this and the previous class.
Built on racey lines this scopey feminine b is well made throughout. I preferred the rib and underline of 2 but this one has a beautiful head with very typical expression, carried well on good neck and shoulders which flow into a pleasing topline which extends to her good tail. Muscular quarters and moving with ease and purpose she is a worthy champion.