Third 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.
Completed an excellent line up of veterans. See she is the dam of my BOB and can see where he has inherited many of his positive attributes from. Good size and is not overdone in anyway and has kept her shape both stood and on the move. Pleasing head, so typical with the best of expressions. Excellent front, good coat and pelt and very sound on the move.