First Place in Veteran - Dog, Judge: Mr David Shields (Wilholme)
To judge Border Terriers at Crufts was both a privilege and a honour and I must thank the Crufts Committee for the appointment to judge the breed at what is the greatest dog show in the world. A big thanks go to the exhibitors from both home and abroad for such a super entry which made for a great days judging with quality in depth in many of the classes. Finally I must thank my two stewards who kept things moving in the ring to allow me to finish judging in good time.
On the day I was looking for a workmanlike dog as the standard asks for but one also must remember that in the show ring you also need that attitude and showmanship to complete the picture. I felt my BOB put up a great show in the Group and was so pleased to see him take Group 2 in a quality line up.
Favourite of mine who I gave top honours too as a youngster. He has kept a great shape and is so well balanced throughout and built on clean and flowing lines. Best of heads, good strength and with a lovely eye and expression. Scores in neck and shoulders, excellent topline and tailset and well made hindquarters. Soundest of movers both fore and aft, BV.