Second Place in Veteran - 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.
Blue and tan, another that is very typical and has many qualities to admire. Slightly better for size than one. Pleasing head and expression. Good front with good bone and feet. I would prefer a little more length of neck to complete the overall picture which was where he lacked over 1 today. Good body with deep narrow chest, well ribbed back, strong in the loin and well carried tail. Another who moved well despite his older age.