First Place in Open - Dog, Judge: Mrs Laura Illingworth (Thorneyhurst)
A big thanks to The Northern Border Terrier Club for there invitation to judge their club show, my first club open show was for the Northern many years ago, and the friendliness and hospitality has not changed. Thank you to the exhibitors for such a good entry and great atmosphere around the ring, and most especially to my two capable stewards Carolyn and Graham Richardson for keeping every thing flowing, and not putting a foot wrong all day. The quality of exhibits was second to none and many good dogs had to go home without a card, teeth were excellent and not one kinked tail or missing testicle all day, nice to see so many of the borders looked capable of doing a days work.
What a lovely dog to go over, narrow and rangy, comes to hand beautifully good for length with well laid shoulders, loved his head and expression, strong loin with good bend of stifle, shown in excellent harsh jacket with lots of undercoat and loose thick pelt, pleased to award him DCC