First Place in Puppy - Dog, Judge: Dr Margaret Armstrong (Ploughdown)
Thank you to the Committee of the City of Birmingham Canine Association for inviting me to judge at their Championship Show. It was an honour to judge Borders Terriers on the day. I would like to thank especially the Border Terrier exhibitors for giving me such a super entry and for their graciousness and sporting manner. The venue was airy and the ring was roomy. I realised afterwards that the carpet could be rather slippery and I think that this may have provided somewhat of a challenge at times. I had many lovely dogs to go over and sometimes making decisions was like splitting hairs.
Finally thank you to my stalwart stewards who were super organized and kept me on the straight and narrow.
Otterlike head with short strong foreface, shallow stop, scissor bite, dark eye and broad skull. Set off by neat ears. Super body lines to this young grizzle. Spanned readily. Flows from the back of his head to the tip of his tail. Great front and rear angulation. Narrow and deep and carries his rib well back. Balance is the watch word with this youngster. Double harsh coat and depth of pelt. Good bone and small tight paws. Moved with ease around the ring, holding his topline on the go. Best puppy in breed and shortlisted in the Terrier puppy group.