First Place in Minor Puppy - Dog, Judge: Mrs Sandra Girling (Benattivo)
I would like to express my sincere thanks to the Officers and Committee of the Midland Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge my first club show. My very competent and Friendly stewards Jem Thomas and Richard Wright, were well organised to keep the day flowing so many thanks for their help. A special thank you to all the exhibitors who trusted me to evaluate their Border Terriers, accepting my decisions graciously. I was very impressed by the standard of presentation particularly the quality of coats. I had some amazingly difficult decisions and in many classes placings were hotly contested, forcing me to ‘split hairs’ over placings. I appreciated that some quality exhibits did not win their classes despite some outstanding breed features. I looked for accurate movement and narrow body lines which were present in my primary winners. The youngsters were particularly noteworthy staying enthusiastic and keen right to the end of the show.
An eye catching grizzle and tan puppy of just 6 months of age enjoying his first show. Neat young man built on lovely narrow lines. He has good head proportions for his age with correct ear placement, keen eye and strong jaw. Excellent length of neck, he has a well laid shoulder and level top line and on the move he uses his hocks well to drive forward covering good ground. His accurate and effortless gait secured him the award of BPIS overall.