First Place in Post Graduate - Dog, Judge: Dr Ian Gabriel (Gabybryl)
This was my first-time awarding Challenge Certificates in Border Terriers and many thanks to those that entered under a non-breed specialist, and well done for braving what was a bitter wind. If this was a representative entry, then I am heartened by the general health and condition of the breed. Good coats, good pelts and super large dentition were the majority. There are some nice youngsters in the lower classes. Just two points as a non-specialist if I might be permitted, firstly the standard calls for a small ear and I found quite a few otherwise nice exhibits with large houndy ears which did somewhat detract from the overall expression. Secondly several dogs broke quite markedly at the front pastern which spoilt the overall impression on the move, these points need watching.
B/T of lovely type. Pleasing Otter head of correct proportions and with nice eye and good ear size and set. Good strong short muzzle. Good front assembly, well ribbed back and good hind quarters. Can stand himself to look a little too straight in stifle but he is of adequate angulation when you handle him. Nice bone and feet. In one the best of jackets of the whole entry. Moved very soundly fore and aft and pleasing in profile