Second Place in Minor Puppy - Dog, Judge: Ms. Suzanne Coldham (Annesuz)
I would like to thank the Officers and Committee for their very warm welcome and hospitality, and the exhibitors for their entries and generous applause for the winners. There was a fabulous atmosphere throughout the day which made it a real pleasure.
Having last had my hands on the breed at this level in October 2017 I am concerned about just how narrow some of the dogs are. Whilst the breed standard calls for the body to be ‘deep, narrow, and fairly long’ it should not be taken to the point of exaggeration. That being said my winners are very pleasing, well balanced specimens without recourse to any exaggeration and in my opinion fit for the original purpose of a Border Terrier.
When he entered the ring I thought he was my winner. He has a very promising head which needs to finish but he is a baby and has time on his side. He makes a fabulous outline standing and moving. Good length of back, correct rib easily spanned. I preferred the shoulders and the movement of the winner hence his placing here. I am sure he will continue to develop and will no doubt change places on another day.