First Place in Junior - Bitch, Judge: Miss Angie Nettle (Onziemehurst)
I would like to thank the officers and committee for asking me to judge the show, also making me feel so welcomed. My biggest thanks go to all the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to go over their dogs and for the sporting manner in which my decisions were accepted.
However, there was a harsh lesson learnt by me this day. Do not trust/rely on the stewards to be always be right. Believe in myself when someone appears to be more experienced at stewarding but has called the wrong dog into the ring. Stand firm.
Having come into Borders through hunting and horses; I like a dog in fit hard condition that can keep up with the horse and hounds over hill and field. Essentially a working terrier.
11 months old Bitch Puppy. A feminine head with a dark eye and a keen expression. Strong muzzle with a scissor bite with large teeth. Small ears set correctly on her skull. Reach of neck pleasing and going down into well angulated shoulders. Level top line on the move and on the table. Strong loin with a smart tail set correct. Good bone complimenting the small feet and thick pads. Spanned easily with ribs going right back with a loose thick pelt.