Second Place in Open - 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!
Attractive 5 1/2 year old dark grizzle dog. Another lovely dog I have judged previously and awarded him RBOB, who was unlucky to meet the 1st on top form today. Good, strong masculine head and alert expression. Easily spanned. Narrow throughout with well laid back ribs and balanced angulation. Racy hindquarters. Moved around the ring holding his topline and tail correctly. Shown in good coat and condition. Preferred the overall balance and picture on the move of the 1st today.