Second Place in Open - Bitch, Judge: Mrs Trak Fryer (Irton)
I would like to thank the exhibitors for a lovely quality entry, the Club and committee for the appointment and my stewards Simon and Bev Jackson for their efficient help throughout the day. I was generally pleased with the overall quality, heads were good, pelts generally good and movement OK with many very typical exhibits on show. I was disappointed to find a number of poor mouths in the dog entry and to find a few exhibits presented down to the minute but totally lacking muscle, something that I find unacceptable in a dog with the Borders outlook on life.
Exceptionally good bitch, showing very well. I love her head and expression, beautifully made throughout with good bone and lovely rib. She is a very good mover. I have awarded her high honours before but sadly today she was very short of coat and had to pay the penalty in this strong challenge.