First Place in Open - 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.
Super bitch and it was great to go over her. Balanced throughout with lovely racy lines. Good otter head with no exaggerations. Dark eye with super expression. Neat ears, good bite. Excellent neck flowing into nicely laid shoulders. Narrow throughout. Good bone, neat well-padded feet. Correct shape of rib and appropriate bend of stifle. Level topline and terrific underline. Move with drive and ease around the ring. Just come into show coat which was harsh and showed depth of undercoat. Best bitch and BOB. Also awarded 3rd place in the Best in Show line-up.