First Place in Open, Judge: Mr Darren Lockley (Chatmoss)
My thanks to the Committee & Officers of the Club for inviting me to Judge this show but more so to the exhibitors who entered and attended, making the Border Terriers the largest entry in the Terrier Group. Having read the Breed Standard again prior to judging I was looking for exhibits which I would be happy to take out in the fields and woods for the day without worrying if they could handle it.
Another two lovely exhibits.
2 1/2 yr Grizzle dog. An excellent example of the breed. Stood and moved with complete confidence in himself. Lovely balance, easily spanned with good muscletone throughout. Approaching him, he looked at me through lovely dark eyes with an expression which said…“and what do you think you’re going to do?”, he has a lovely shaped head with correct ears in set, size and texture. Strong muzzle with large teeth in a clean scissor bite. Strong, clean neck down to well placed shoulders and good front on tight feet with thick pads. Ribs well back and a strong loin leading to a carrot shaped tail which was well set on. Great rear angulation with well let down hocks. On the move he took very effective and efficient strides around the ring, again with full confidence in himself. G4 & BOB