Second Place in Junior - Bitch, Judge: Mrs Margaret Sneddon (Kersfell)
Thank you to my very efficient stewards. I think we have a real problem with the front construction and movement in the breed; there were far too many exhibits with short, steep upper arms, often resulting in a build up of bulky muscle on the outer line of the shoulder and the movement in front on many was very poor. The Border is ?essentially a working terrier and this type of construction will seriously compromise its ability to work.
A very close decision between the first two in this class.
dark grizzle with a superb depth of coat, harsh in texture with a good undercoat and the thickest of pelts, all of which made her look heavier than she actually is; to be critical I would prefer a little more length of leg. A very well constructed bitch with a good front, has a superb old-fashioned otter head with a flat, refined skull and strong jaw, she reminded me of some of the good bitches around in the 1970s; very good mover.