First Place in Novice - Bitch, 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.
4 year old bitch g/t bitch. Good head with flat skull, little stop and short muzzle lacking in underjaw. Nice front and profile of moderate length with a short carrot tail and tidy feet. She has a really harsh double jacket and a loose pelt . She moved well.