First Place in Minor Puppy - Dog, Judge: Mrs. Joyce Martin (Merumhor)
I would like to thank the Border terrier Club for the invitation to judge at the Open Show at Low Hesket. It was an honour and privilege to be offered this appointment. I was delighted with the super entry of 96 dogs making a total entry of 132 and appreciate the turnout of so many fine dogs on the day and the sporting way my decisions were taken. Thank you to my ring stewards Ken McKenzie and Dave Hodgson for keeping everything running smoothly for me. Also thank you to the committee for their hospitality and to Jane Shaw for providing a lovely lunch which I enjoyed very much.
A very nice 7 month old g/t dog . He has a lovely otter head with short muzzle and dark eyes giving him a keen expression. He has a moderate length of body with a good topline which he carried on the move, with short tail straight off the back . He has a nice straight front with neat feet. He is well muscled for one so young and nicely angulated at the rear . He has a super dense harsh double jacket with plenty of pelt. He moved ok .