Second 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.
9-month-old dog with a masculine head dark alert eyes strong jaw and big teeth. Temperament sound. Not quite so level on the move as 1 today, but nevertheless presented a well-proportioned silhouette that was good for bone and a day’s work. A bit unsettled when on the move, but has time to mature and relax into a steadier gait. Short of coat, but evidence of a good coat on the rise, good pelt.