Second Place in Post Graduate - Dog, Judge: Dogs: Dr. M. Armstrong (Ploughdown) Bitches: Mrs. J. Carr (Wreighaugh)
Saturday was a very rainy day but the inhospitable weather outside contrasted sharply with the friendly atmosphere in the hall and the very warm welcome from committee members. I’d like to thank the exhibitors for braving the awful weather to come to the show, for their very good entry and their sporting spirit. I’d also like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge on the day and my stewards who organised the ring with great efficiency, courtesy and good humour.
Dr Margaret Armstrong
Thank you to the Committee for inviting me to judge the Border Terrier bitches at this very friendly, hospitable and well run Open Show. Thanks also to my stewards who were a great support. I was very grateful to the exhibitors for giving me a lovely entry of bitches and for the sporting way in which they accepted my, often difficult, decisions. I was pleased that my fellow Border judge, Dr Margaret Armstrong, and I were able to agree on both Best of Breed and Best Puppy in Breed without reference to our referee.
Judy Carr
Grizzle and tan dog. Head in good proportion showing some width of skull, dark expressive eye and strong foreface. Ears neat and correct scissor bite. Narrow front, good shoulder angulation, level topline on the move and good bend of stifle. Rib carried well back. Easily spanned. Good pelt and harsh jacket with good depth of undercoat. Typical carrot tail. Moved well. Did not settle entirely well when standing for his handler, which marred his outline.