First Place in Post Graduate - Dog, Judge: Mrs. Joyce Martin (Merumhor)
I would like to thank the Border terrier Club for the invitation to judge at the Open Show at Low Hesket. It was an honour and privilege to be offered this appointment. I was delighted with the super entry of 96 dogs making a total entry of 132 and appreciate the turnout of so many fine dogs on the day and the sporting way my decisions were taken. Thank you to my ring stewards Ken McKenzie and Dave Hodgson for keeping everything running smoothly for me. Also thank you to the committee for their hospitality and to Jane Shaw for providing a lovely lunch which I enjoyed very much.
G/t 22 months old dog. He has a beautiful otter head with flat, broad skull and a short strong muzzle with nice neat ears. He has a good reach of neck and a straight front with a good length of body. He has a lovely topline held on the move. Unfortunately he did not have much coat today. Moved soundly.