First Place in Minor Puppy - 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.
Lovely youngster who if he continues on these lines must have a bright future. Best of heads, so typical and with a lovely eye and expressions. Good reach of neck set in well placed shoulders with a good return of upper arm. Pleasing length of body and well developed hindquarters for his age. Once he settled and got into his stride was very sound on the move.