First Place in Puppy - Dog, Judge: Mr Simon Jackson (Clipstone)
Firstly, I would like to thank the Kennel Club for allowing me the honour of judging this Border Terrier Centenary year. I also thank my excellent stewards for keeping me on track and to everybody who gave me such a fantastic entry, both in numbers and quality across all classes. To be blunt, I don’t think I have ever seen and enjoyed such a very high quality entry before. Unfortunately many good exhibits went home unrewarded. Several classes the placed exhibits could have all stood in first place. I really was splitting hairs. I can honestly say that I really enjoyed myself and hope everybody else did too. I’d also like to thank Joyce Martin and my son, Laurence Jackson, for the excellent photographs which has made the writing of this critique so much easier. I understand Laurence also live-streamed the CC’s and BOB – technology far above me – but thanks!
Absolutely smitten by this youngster. I understand he was bought as a fishing buddy of which I thoroughly approve! He has turned out to be a real showman. A hard dense coat, level topline and a nicely maturing head. Narrow with a strong loin and excellent movement. Very pleased to make so many people rather happy by awarding him Best Puppy in Breed.