Second Place in Puppy - Bitch, 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 well filled class of quality youngsters.
A lighter coloured bitch who initially appeared out of coat but on examination she has really a nice tight harsh coat which is covering a good undercoat. She is another with a lovely head and expression. She has a good front with neat small feet and good bone. Well ribbed. Strong in the loin. Correct racy hindquarters. A little proud of her tail if I’m being critical but I forgave this as a youngster. Another with footfall that was excellent fore and aft and pleasing going around. Should do well.