First Place in Junior - Bitch, Judge: Mrs P Cox (Cushatlaw) & Dr M Armstrong (Ploughdown)
Judge: Dr Margaret Armstrong (Ploughdown), Bitches, Thank you to the committee of the Northern Counties Sporting Terrier Association for inviting me to judge at their group open show. I’d also like to thank my stewards for their sterling work in keeping things flowing. There was a lovely atmosphere at the show and the officers and exhibitors were very welcoming. I had a great entry of Border Terrier bitches and my placings were greeted with gracious courtesy. It was a bracing, sunny day and it was good for the Border Terriers to be judged outside, which largely seemed to suit all.
13 month old grizzle and tan bitch. Short –coupled, compact bitch. Strong head with short strong foreface and flat broad skull. Ear placement good. Dark eye. Strong teeth forming scissor bite. Appropriate reach of neck leading into well laid shoulders. Level topline which she held both standing and on the move. Stifle well bent. Coarse coat with depth of undercoat. Easily spanned. Moved well both fore and aft, showing drive on the move.