First Place in Puppy - Dog, Judge: Mrs Jane Roberts (Smalesmouth)
Many thanks to the officers and committee for inviting me to judge Border Terriers at Three Counties Championship Dog Show. My appointment was originally for 2020 but it was worth the wait to be able to judge at this lovely showground at the foot of the Malvern Hills. Many thanks indeed to my stewards Bill and Trish who kept everything moving ringside in an efficient and pleasant manner. My thanks go to all the exhibitors who brought their dogs under me. It was a real privilege and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. There were some close decisions and I would like to thank all those who accepted my decisions so sportingly.
Based on my entry I felt that the overall quality of the breed was good. Most were fit and I thought that fronts and heads had improved from the last time I judged. There were only a few that I was unable to span and a couple who had missing teeth and one that had a kinked tail. I was particularly pleased with my bitch line-up and I thought there were some very good quality exhibits who on another day could be ticket winners.
Very nice 11 mnth G/T Very good for size and overall balance. Very good head properties. Well constructed with good reach of neck into narrow shoulders. Straight front, correct bone and neat feet. Narrow all through with good length of body and rib. Easily spanned. Excellent top line and tail set. He covered the ground well in profile but front movement needs to settle. Well presented with correct double coat and pelt. Very promising. BPD