First Place in Puppy - Dog, Judge: Sarah Pateman (Lessien)
I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge their open show. Also, all the exhibitors for such an amazing entry and for allowing me to go over their lovely Border Terriers. It was a great day with a quality entry and a good atmosphere. I was aware people had travelled and some afar and I was given the opportunity not to take a break for lunch to allow those that were driving to possibly not have to drive in the dark, so I think it worked out well in the end. Lots of dogs out of coat but I was aware Crufts is coming up so the timing is crucial for coats to be ready for the big day.
G&T correct length of muzzle, keen dark eye, ears set nicely, good length of neck into correct shoulder and length of rib, flat topline and tail flowing nicely from it, topline held on the move, narrow front and spanned easily, another out of coat but not naked. Happy to award him BPIB and BPIS.