First Place in Veteran - Dog or Bitch, Judge: Mrs Charlotte Archibald (Tweedburn)
My sincere thanks to the Scottish Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge their Championship show, one of my favourites. Also my thanks to the exhibitors for allowing me the privilege to judge their dogs.
My main concern is size and weight, it really does matter, there were a number of exhibits that were too heavy/big, and at the other end of the spectrum, not enough muscle/bone/condition, which is essential for a working dog. However, I was very happy with the main winners, and both line ups.
8 years old grizzle dog, in fine fettle ,lovely ottery head with neatly set ears, well shaped body supporting the thickest of jackets, under a thick pelt, good topline leading to a neat short tail, excellent bone, all in proportion, has kept his slim line, moved out with drive and purpose on neat feet, a pleasure to award him the DCC.