First Place in Novice - Dog, Judge: Mrs C E Sansom (Tarkaswell)
I would like to thank the committee and members of the Scottish Border Terrier Club for the invitation to judge at this very friendly and well organised club show. My steward Pete Appleby was a great help, keeping things moving smoothly, and I am most grateful to the exhibitors for giving me such a lovely entry.
This blue and tan, lighter framed dog presented a balanced picture, both standing and on the move.He had a good head with a dark eye, keen expression and a short, strong muzzle. His neck flowed into a level top line with a strong loin and well set on tail. He was easily spanned, although his ribs could have been carried further back. He was shown in a good double coat with a thick pelt. He moved out well with purpose.