First Place in Puppy - Dog, Judge: Siân McKay (Redesholt)
I would like to thank the London and Home Counties Terrier Club for affording me the opportunity to judge at this year’s Premier Open Show, and to my very capable steward Sharon, who kept things moving in the ring.
Regarding the exhibits: I had some lovely examples that exemplified what I look for in a Border Terrier. The stamp of the breed the head- its proportions such, that it is capable of doing its job underground, and a body constructed to deal with the terrain and weather of Northumberland; so, in good fit hard working condition.
I did not find any suspect mouths and no kinked tails.
7-month-old dog with a good strong otter head in the making-big teeth and inquisitive gaze from well-placed dark eyes. Temperament sound. Good reach of neck flowing into level topline both when static and on the move. Correct proportions fore and aft, underline and tailset- good for bone, and standing on good cat-like feet. Lovely carrot-like tail. Worked well with handler and presented a super silhouette. Presented with a harsh thick jacket and good thickness of skin and loose pelt. Still a little loose at the front, but forgivable for a baby.