First Place in Post Graduate - 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 strength and depth in head with flat broad skull, short foreface and correct scissor bite. Lovely expression aided by small ears and dark eyes. Good angulation front and rear. Pleasing length and depth of rib appropriate to her overall body proportions and length. Strong loin and good tail set. Strong bone and well padded feet. Moved well in profile and coming and going. Coat maybe just near the turn but super deep and harsh with undercoat and depth of pelt. Spannable.