First Place in Post Graduate - Bitch, Judge: Mr David Shields (Wilholme)
To judge Border Terriers at Crufts was both a privilege and a honour and I must thank the Crufts Committee for the appointment to judge the breed at what is the greatest dog show in the world. A big thanks go to the exhibitors from both home and abroad for such a super entry which made for a great days judging with quality in depth in many of the classes. Finally I must thank my two stewards who kept things moving in the ring to allow me to finish judging in good time.
On the day I was looking for a workmanlike dog as the standard asks for but one also must remember that in the show ring you also need that attitude and showmanship to complete the picture. I felt my BOB put up a great show in the Group and was so pleased to see him take Group 2 in a quality line up.
Top class bitch who I liked for her size, typical outlook and very well balanced appearance. Best of heads, good strength of muzzle, neat well set ears and the alertest of expressions. Very clean over the neck and shoulders, excellent legs and feet, good body shape and holding her topline at all times. Short well carried tail and the best of hindquarters, racy with great muscle tone. Put down in tip top order. Moved soundly.