First Place in Open - Dog, Judge: Mrs. Joyce Martin (Merumhor)
I would like to thank the Northern Border Terrier Club for their kind invitation to judge at this show, my first breed club appointment. I was well looked after by the committee and their hospitality was wonderful. I would like to thank my 2 ring stewards – Tracy Peacock and Allen Horner – who were very efficient in keeping me right and kept everything running smoothly. It was a great privilege for me to have such an excellent entry and of such good quality to go over. Thank you to all those who gave me this opportunity and for taking my decisions so sportingly.
This was the best class of the day. All of the exhibits in the class were of the highest quality and very different types. It was hard to have to make decisions, the places could have changed on another day.
(BD & RBIS) This blue and tan dog caught my eye as soon as he entered the ring. He was shown in a harsh double coat with plenty loose pelt. He has a good head with a flat skull and a strong muzzle with a keen expression. He has a lovely straight narrow front and good reach of neck and good length of body . He is a racy dog in a fit hard condition with well set down hocks and has a super top line which carried on the move. He has the tightest of feet and a good tailset straight off the back. He moved well coming and going and with drive. He was very much a showman and deserved his place as Best Dog and Reserve Best In Show.