First Place in Post Graduate - 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.
Blue/tan dog showing balance in strength. Very pleasing head with broad, flat skull, shallow stop, short muzzle, scissor bite and dark eye. Very well off for bone and stood on well made tight feet. Showed length of rib and strong loin. Front and rear angulation correct and he moved out well fore and aft. Short carrot tail held well. Very harsh double coat.