First Place in Open, Judge: Sheila G Stoddart
As I was a substitute judge at the last minute, thank you to the exhibitors for their welcome. I enjoyed going over a super entry of Border Terriers and was impressed especially by the standard and fitness of the veterans. As a terrier person myself I felt I had to hang my head in shame a bit as without exception the cleanliness of the teeth in this breed was terrific…said to self..must try harder!! (I do but co-operation can be scarce on the ground!) This is a very friendly show…only their second Open Show and I would certainly like to return as an Exhibitor next time!
Mature eyecatching male who took my eye right away. This was a difficult class to judge…not because of the numbers but because of the quality of the entries…thank you. This boy had the typical otter head of the breed and he looked as if he could do a good day’s hunting. He moved well and lovely pelt BOB and Group 1.