First Place in Open - Bitch, Judge: Mrs M Reeves (Baywillow)
I was the replacement judge for Carolyn Muirhead who sadly died in November. Firstly I want congratulate all the exhibitors who made it to the show in spite of the atrocious weather conditions. I was very afraid there would be few dogs there for me to judge. What a tough lot border folk are. I had plenty of quality dogs to fill the top placings but as a general comment I felt a number lacked sufficient rear angulation.
Looking her best today, beautiful outline produced by her reach of neck, well laid shoulders, level topline, length of rib and excellent hind angulation. Feminine, ottery head shape. Moved out accurately. Pleased to award her the CC, her third.