First Place in Junior - Dog, Judge: Heather Chaplin
As a former Chairman of this Society, I was delighted to receive an invitation to judge the Border Terriers at their Centenary Show. Thank you to the Secretary and the Committee for inviting me and to my stewards for keeping the ring running smoothly and efficiently at this well attended show. A very high quality and numerous entry awaited me, which was a wonderful challenge to have, so my sincere thanks to all the exhibitors who entered their lovely dogs under me and who accepted my decisions with good grace and sportsmanship. All dogs present were spannable and had good bites as well as exceptional temperaments and were a real pleasure to go over. I was thrilled when my BOB was awarded Terrier Group 1 and I was very pleased with all my class winners and placings. I very much enjoyed my day, so thank you everyone!
A strikingly well made 14 month old dark grizzle youngster whom I have admired from the ringside since a puppy, and he was a pleasure to go over. Typical otter-shaped head, lovely dark eye and alert expression. Strong masculine muzzle, big teeth and correct bite. Good length of neck into his front assembly. Good angulation both front and back. Narrow throughout, with ribs well laid back and neat, tight feet. Good tailset and carriage. Easily spanned. Moved well and true around the ring with ease and a level topline. Shown in lovely harsh coat and condition. I liked him a lot. He just lost out today to the older dog on overall balance, but he could reverse placings on another occasion. RBD. Well done.