First Place in Veteran - Bitch, 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 veteran who had to pull out all the stops to fend off the challenge of the second and third placed exhibits. So feminine throughout but has the required strength to do a days work. Has kept her shape and outline and handles so well on the table. Good head, eye and expression. Pleasing front assembly standing on the best of legs and feet, firm body and a level topline with a good tailset. Soundest of movers both fore and aft.