First Place in Minor Puppy - Bitch, Judge: Mrs C E Sansom (Tarkaswell)
I would like to thank the committee and members of the Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cheshire border terrier club for the invitation to judge at this friendly club show. My stewards Tracey Anscombe and Sian Mckay were very efficient and kept the day running smoothly. Thank you to the exhibitors for a lovely entry and accepting my decisions in a sporting manner. It was a privilege to judge your dogs.
I had some quality borders to go over, and my decisions reflected my interpretation of the breed standard, on the day.
Some exhibits lacked the typical otter head, moderately broad with a short, strong muzzle and keen expression, which is definitive in our breed. Coats were generally good, harsh and dense with thick pelts, but several exhibits would have benefitted from having their feet trimmed. I found no kinked tails, dentition was generally good and all dogs were entire.
There was a lovely atmosphere, especially during the challenges, and I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
This 6 month old grizzle and tan puppy was litter sister to the winner of MPD. They share many qualities, and I am sure that they will change places at times in the future. Although immature, she had a feminine head with a dark eye and keen expression, lovely reach of neck, straight forelegs and small, neat feet. Narrow in her construction, she was fairly long with her ribs carried well back and a well set, carrot like tail.Her coat was harsh and dense, with a thick pelt. She moved out well. Pleased to award her BPB and RBPIS.