Second Place in Minor Puppy - Dog, Judge: Dr Ian Gabriel (Gaybryl)
Many thanks for the lovely entry, both in terms of quality and quantity. I thoroughly enjoyed my day with the Border Terriers. When I last judged I felt there were too many with houndy large ears, this did not seem to be replicated in today’s entry which was pleasing and expression was generally much improved. What I did notice was that front action is something that we need to watch. Being Manchester and the last Championship show pre Crufts there were quite a few dogs who had been stripped in preparation and quite a few out of coat. In part that did play a part in some of my fineer placings.
Another nice puppy of good overall type. Appealed for his overall silhouette which was correct and balanced. Another with a pleasing head and expression. Nice dark eye. Pleasing front with good straight forelegs. Narrow in the body and well ribbed back. Nice hindquarters with correct angulation. Neat, small feet. Good tail which is carried well on the move. Not quite the drive of the 1st placed dog going away and out of jacket today. Will watch him with interest.