Third Place in Yearling - Dog, Judge: Mr David Shields (Wilholme)
To judge Border Terriers at Crufts was both a privilege and a honour and I must thank the Crufts Committee for the appointment to judge the breed at what is the greatest dog show in the world. A big thanks go to the exhibitors from both home and abroad for such a super entry which made for a great days judging with quality in depth in many of the classes. Finally I must thank my two stewards who kept things moving in the ring to allow me to finish judging in good time.
On the day I was looking for a workmanlike dog as the standard asks for but one also must remember that in the show ring you also need that attitude and showmanship to complete the picture. I felt my BOB put up a great show in the Group and was so pleased to see him take Group 2 in a quality line up.
Different stamp and style of dog but is very well made throughout and was good to go over on the table. Balanced head of good strength but is not overdone in anyway, dark eye and the best of expressions. Stands on the best of legs and feet, pleasing length of body and good strength of loin. Put down in the best of coats. Moved soundly.