First Place in Minor Puppy - Bitch, Judge: Professor S P Dean (Tyrian)
A curate’s egg day with some great border terriers and some disappointments too. My winners were typical and not only had the heads to win but moved soundly and had the coat and pelt so desirable in the breed. On the downside, although bites were generally good, there are too many with pathetically weak teeth and several with shoulders set too far forward so they looked narrow but had no fore-chest at all. A terrier needs fore-feet under its chest.
I was looking for borders that were soundly made and could therefore cover ground and I found them but there are some with short choppy actions. However I do not intend to be too pessimistic for the breed put on a good show today and there were some really promising youngsters in the puppy classes. Thank you to those who exhibited dogs with the typical thick harsh coat and pelt, these were all much appreciated.
Many promising youngsters. Top five all have a future. Winner is mature 7 m.o. with broad skull, strong muzzle and excellent, strong, white teeth. Would prefer slightly higher ear set. Correct reach of neck, well ribbed back and lovely bone. Narrow with fore-chest. Balanced overall and not overdone, well made construction all round. Neat carrot tail. Moves well.