First Place in Maiden - 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 g/t dog with good head with flat skull and strong muzzle with neat ears and keen eye. He is a lovely size with good topline and tailset. Nice racy puppy narrow throughout. He has a lovely coat coming in with plenty of loose thick pelt. He was just a bit unsettled today for his handler which cost him in the earlier class.