Second Place in Open - Dog, 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.
Blue and tan male of 10 years of age, not showing his age. Super head, straight front, good length of rib and fabulous short carroty tail, thick at base and tapering towards the end. Good feet and pads. Moved soundly maintaining solid topline. Just felt slightly heavier than 1 today.