First Place in Minor Puppy - Dog, Judge: Dr. Margaret Armstrong (Ploughdown)
I’d like to thank Yorks, Lancs and Cheshire Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge their January Open Show. It was a privilege. I was given a really warm welcome and the hospitality was second to none. The venue was bright and airy and provided for a large ring with plenty of room for exhibitors. I was very ably assisted on the day by my two stewards, Margaret Davis and Sian McKay, who organised the ring with cheerful good humour and efficiency. It was also super to be present for the presentation by the Club to Pat and Brian Baxter, who always add a convivial and kindly presence to any gathering. Lastly I’d like to thank the exhibitors for coming out in numbers in chilly January and who accepted my placings with such good grace.
6 month old blue/tan dog. Head in good proportion for one so young with short, strong foreface, correct mouth and small dark eye, all set off by neat ears. Neat feet set on well boned legs. Rib carried well back and a level topline that he kept on the move. Rear angulation good. Lovely coarse double coat, showing blue coming through. Moved out happily and showed very well for such a youngster.