Second Place in Junior - 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.
Another balanced youngster. Flat, moderately broad skull, small dark eye and small well placed ears. Good length of neck leading to clean shoulders. Stood on neat feet and just right for bone. Good rib and level topline that he held on the move. Correct tail set and short thick tail that he carried well. Pliable pelt and coarse coat with depth of undercoat. Stifles well bent and moved out with drive.