First Place in 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.
11m.o. Beautifully made mature puppy with a typical head, good breadth of skull, strong muzzle with dark ears. Ears slightly heavy. Good straight front, plenty of bone and constructed nicely in shoulders and stifle. Moves with reach and drive. Thick pelt and harsh jacket with a neat, short carrot tail completing the picture. Stood out in the class. Best Puppy