Second Place in 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.
Very different type to 1. Another with a pleasing head of correct proportions. Good depth of chest and well ribbed back. Easily spannable. Nicely made front. Not in the best of jackets today which detracted from the overall picture. Good pelt. Moves with good reach in front but needs to strengthen up going away.