First Place in Limit - Dog, Judge: Mrs Margaret Sneddon
Many thanks to my stewards who had everything running smoothly in a calm and good-humoured manner, it makes judging such a pleasure. I had a good entry of 132 dogs with a lower than usual absentee rate of 14%, which was good for a Friday in the present economic climate and I was very pleased to be able to judge outside, although I understand some of the exhibitors found it rather chilly. Quality was rather varied but some of the classes were closely contested and I was delighted with my top winners. Front construction is still a problem with some and coats were rather varied but that could be due to the unseasonal weather which we have had recently. I was also pleased to see a number of the dogs moving freely, with reach in front and good drive from the hindquarters, Border Terriers could not work as they were intended to do without this asset.
dark grizzle dog presented in superb coat and condition, I have never seen him looking so good. A smaller dog of an old-fashioned type and a good honest border with no exaggeration, beautifully balanced and well constructed throughout, very attractive otter head with a good mouth and dark eyes. Nice length of neck leading into well laid shoulders, correct front construction, good length of rib, narrow and easily spanned; harsh topcoat with a good undercoat and thick pelt. Superb movement, never put a foot wrong and held his topline beautifully on the move. A very close decision in the challenge. RCC