First Place in Open, 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.
16-month-old grizzle and tan dog shown today in a dense, harsh full coat. This boy gave his handler a hard time today-being very energetic and found it difficult to settle on the table and initially on the move. A strong masculine head with small dark ears, strong jaw, big teeth and a definite cheeky glint in his well-shaped dark eyes. Good length of back, ribbed well back, and strong loin connecting correctly ratioed construction fore and aft. Nice set on of a carroty tail. When he got himself settled, he proved to be a well-balanced dog on the move and static; moving with purpose and drive. Unfortunately, he did not manage to repeat this in the Challenge today.