First Place in Puppy - Bitch, Judge: Mrs P Cox (Cushatlaw) & Dr M Armstrong (Ploughdown)
Judge: Dr Margaret Armstrong (Ploughdown), Bitches, Thank you to the committee of the Northern Counties Sporting Terrier Association for inviting me to judge at their group open show. I’d also like to thank my stewards for their sterling work in keeping things flowing. There was a lovely atmosphere at the show and the officers and exhibitors were very welcoming. I had a great entry of Border Terrier bitches and my placings were greeted with gracious courtesy. It was a bracing, sunny day and it was good for the Border Terriers to be judged outside, which largely seemed to suit all.
Blue and Tan, 8 Months old bitch. Very much my type of bitch. Otter head with a dark eye and lovely expression. Scissor bite. Good neck running into clean, well laid shoulders. Easily spanned. Narrow front, good bone and well- padded feet. Level topline both standing and on the move. Strong loin. Rib carried well back and good bend of stifle. Tail set on correctly. In good show coat and had a deep undercoat. She moved with drive around the ring. She needs to mature into herself rather than growing on. Best puppy bitch and best puppy in breed.