Second Place in Junior - Bitch, Judge: Dr Margaret Armstrong (Ploughdown)
I’d like to offer my thanks to Carlisle and District Canine Society for asking me to judge Borders on the day and to the committee of the Border Terrier Club for proposing me for the appointment. It was a very bright, sunny day so being inside the arena gave the exhibitors and the exhibits some relief from the heat. Although generally Borders prefer the open air and often give of their best outside. I’d like to offer my appreciation to my steward on the day for his efficient and effective management of the classes; he was super. My thanks also go to the exhibitors who entered their dogs and were so pleasant and sporting in accepting my placings. My decisions were based on how I saw the dogs on the day and some decisions were very close.
Grizzle bitch showing a pleasing side profile. Typical, well proportioned head with a keen eye, shallow stop, short foreface and good dentition. Pleasing reach of neck flowing into a narrow, deep rib and level topline. Her length of back lent balance to the whole. Good bend of stifle. She moved soundly. Showed depth of pelt and undercoat but her jacket was soft and sparse today. Spanned easily.