Second Place in Puppy - Bitch, 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.
Very promising youngster of good type and has great character and attitude along with her workmanlike appearance. Balanced head, good strength of muzzle and a lovely dark eye and the keenest of expressions. Excellent front assembly with a good layback of shoulder and pleasing return of upper arm. Good length of body and well made quarters. A very positive mover at one with her handler.