Northern Counties Sporting Terrier Association Open Show (15-03-2026)

First Place in Junior - Bitch, Judge: Jo Hughes (Arunmere)

Show Critique:

Firstly, I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge Border Terriers. I was very pleased with the entry and would like to thank the exhibitors for bringing their dogs, as well as my stewards, who kept everything running smoothly.
Overall, the dogs were presented in good condition. Coats were generally very good, with some approaching the end of their best. Movement was varied, and puppies in the early classes were understandably distracted by activity in the neighbouring ring. All dogs were entire, with no kinks; however, two exhibits were found to have misaligned teeth.

Placing Critique:

Handy sized 14 month old grizzle bitch with a super otter head with keen expression and well set neat ears. Coat a little sparse but texture coming in. Good bone, evenly made, well angulated, and the most accurate mover of the day, RBOB