First Place in Open - Bitch, 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.
lovely, well-balanced blue and tan bitch in a double coat of excellent harsh texture and with a thick pelt. Lovely otter head with a flat skull and strong jaw with big teeth; nice length of neck into well laid shoulders, narrow front and body with good length of ribs, easily spanned; very good legs and feet. Excellent movement with good reach and drive. Pleased to award her the CC and BOB.