First Place in Puppy - Dog, Judge: Mrs. Joyce Martin (Merumhor)
I would like to thank the Border terrier Club for the invitation to judge at the Open Show at Low Hesket. It was an honour and privilege to be offered this appointment. I was delighted with the super entry of 96 dogs making a total entry of 132 and appreciate the turnout of so many fine dogs on the day and the sporting way my decisions were taken. Thank you to my ring stewards Ken McKenzie and Dave Hodgson for keeping everything running smoothly for me. Also thank you to the committee for their hospitality and to Jane Shaw for providing a lovely lunch which I enjoyed very much.
This 10 month old g/t puppy has a good strong head with a keen dark eye, strong muzzle and neat ears. He is narrow throughout with catlike feet and is well balanced. He has a straight front and a racy outline with a short carrot tail, and presented in full double harsh coat with a loose pelt. He moved well when settled. BPIS