First Place in Open - 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.
Smart grizzle dog with no exaggerations. Broad skull, shallow stop, strong foreface, correct bite, good pigmentation. Keen expression. Moderate neck running to well laid shoulders. Standing on strong straight forelegs. Good bone and small well padded feet. Narrow deep body lines and some length of rib. Correct rear angulation. Level topline and good tail set. Moved well and shown to full advantage. Reserve Best In Show.