First Place in Puppy, Judge: Mrs M Fleming (Flegato)
Thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge my favourite breed at their premier show (one of my favourite open shows where I stewarded so many times before) and to Yorkshire Lancashire and Chesire Border Terrier Club for supporting the entry. The original invite was for the previous year but, sadly, the show was cancelled due to bad weather ruining the show ground. This year the weather just about held out for the first part of the day before the heavens opened soaking everyone, as forecasted. Thank you to the exhibitors who entered and to those who braved the forecast and attended and let me go over your lovely borders.
Very smartly presented, rich in colour, dark grizzle male puppy, just 6 months old. Very nice masculine head developing already, large teeth and lovely dark eye. Correct harsh double coat and thick pelt, easy to span, moved out confidently with a decent stride. Would prefer a shorter tail but a very smart puppy. BPIB and was pleased to watch him being awarded TPG4 later in the day.