First Place in Open - Dog, Judge: Mr Alan Small (Bethane)
I thoroughly enjoyed my day judging the Border Teriers at Midland Counties Champ. Show. Thanks to the Officers & Committee for the invite & especially to the exhibitors who presented me with such a wonderful entry of 230 from 174 dogs. It was a quality entry overall and I was particuarly impressed with the quality of the young stock which augers well for the breed. There’s no Puppy or Veteran Groups at the Midland, which is a pity because I feel both would have done well. Must not be too greedy, as it was nice to see my BOB, Ch. Otterbobs Tolson top the Terrier Group and my Best Special Beginners, Thistlemead Sundance, take her respective Group as well…..Well done.
Special thanks to my Ring Stewards, Penny Lloyd & Gavin Argyle, who kept things moving along nicely. Border Terriers are dear to my heart having owned & bred them over a number of years. Thanks again for such a wonderful entry, I enjoyed your dogs and a nice atmosphere prevailed.
grand red grizzle dog of top quality of nice size & type, pleasing otter headed with well set ears, dark eye, good muzzle & bite, best of fronts & feet, balanced neck to well laid shoulders, grand body with ribs back & spanable, good loin & quarters with nice bend of stifle, flows around the ring presenting a lovely profile with a level topline & well set carroty tail, moving true both ways to Dog CC & BOB. Pleased to see him later on win a quality Terrier Group. Well done.