First Place in Junior, Judge: Siân McKay (Redesholt)
Many thanks to the committee of Bridgend and District Kennel Association for the invitation to judge Border Terriers at their well run and friendly show. My thanks also extend to the cheerful and efficient Stewards, and exhibitors, who appeared to take my decisions with good grace. All exhibits were sound in temperament and with no kinked tails or unacceptable bites.
An 11-month-old grizzle and tan bitch who strode into the ring putting her best foot forward from the start. Well-proportioned head with dark eye, large teeth and keen expression. Good reach of neck into well laid-back shoulders and with correct angulation fore and aft, which contributed to her excellent reach and drive. Shown fit and good for muscle with a racy hindquarters-narrow throughout with ribs well back and of good length. Shown today in a tight new coat with good thick skin and just right for bone. She moved fluidly and positively, consistently keeping her topline; a well-balanced bitch, who worked well with her handler. Pleased to award her Best of Breed and Best Puppy- she then was placed Group 2 in both Adult and Puppy Terrier Groups- Congratulations.