First Place in Junior - Dog, Judge: Lesley Armstrong-Rodgers ( Atron/Scottsway )
Thank you to the Committee for inviting me to judge Border Terriers at this extremely well run event, especially for pulling off such a great show despite being let down at such a late stage with their original venue. The Committee must have really pulled together, so very well done. I must say that they even had far more toilet facilities than some Championship Shows of late !.
I was delighted to be greeted with a super entry, not just numerically, but in quality too !. Thank you to all the exhibitors for bringing their Borders for my opinion today.
Quite strong headed grizzle male of 14 months. Has a lovely dark eye and good ear set, strong muzzle and big teeth. Was a little apprehensive at first and did not show off his full potential but once asked to move he seemed to settle. Ample bone on a straight front. Good length of rib and correct tail set. Moved out well enough but would have like to have seen a little more drive from behind. Perhaps this young dog could be improved to advantage if handled a little more sympathetically and with more attention paid to his profuse coat, as there was lots to like.