First Place in Open - Dog, Judge: Mrs. Margaret Bailey (Grindelvald)
I would like to thank the Northern Border Terrier Club’s committee for the invitation to judge at this well organised & friendly show, I really enjoyed my day. A big thank you, to my stewards Sharon & Graham, who kept me on track throughout the day. On the down side some poor mouths, some of the males where lacking substance & not very masculine, bordering on thin, not sure they could do a days work. The depth of quality in the bitches was excellent & this meant that some decisions were very close & many lovely bitches missed out on this occasion. Also my thanks to the exhibitors for their sporting acceptance of my decisions.
Have admired this dog from the ringside, what a privilege to go over him & was not disappointed, very little to say that hasn’t been said before. All terrier strong muzzle & skull but not over done, lovely arched neck into well laid shoulders, level top line which he kept on the move, racey hindquarters so moved with drive. he fills the eye when stood for presentation & show condition, showed to perfection DCC, BOS RES BIS