Second Place in Junior - 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.
This young male has the most beautiful head and expression. I thought him so very typy. Lovely dark eye and small well placed correctly shaped ears, well carried. Super length of neck into a good shoulder, nice front, not over-boned and with good tight feet. Enough depth of chest and well ribbed. Has an easy spannable body. Just slightly longer cast than the 1st dog and not in the best jacket. However, an excellent mover both fore and aft. Should do well.3. Darley’s Otterbobs Rocky at Cymrygold Ir JCh. This dog does deserve a mention, he has the most beautiful shape and size. Did well in this class and also another one who is promising.