First Place in Mid Limit - 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.
A very sound and honest bitch of good size, workmanlike but also has that showmanship which took her to top honours on the day. Has attitude in spades, on her toes at all times and was always at one with her handler who gets the best out of her both stood and on the move. Good strength of head but keeps a feminine outlook, dark expressive eye and neat ears. Pleasing front assembly, good depth but easily spanned, firm level topline that she keeps on the move and the best of hindquarters. Very well presented on the day. A very sound and positive mover, Res.CC.