First Place in Open, Judge: Mr Peter Armstrong (Atron)
My sincere thanks go to the exhibitors for firstly entering their dogs under me and then for showing them in such adverse weather conditions. Not only had they the extreme heat to contend with but also the small steeply inclined ring still full of sheep droppings as well. Proper Border country !.
Blue & Tan bitch. Lovely type of bitch with quality and balance in abundance. Lovely feminine head and expression, good eye in both shape and colour, adequate muzzle, correct bite and good dentition. Straight front construction with good lay of shoulder, super profile with a level top line. Well constructed throughout. Easily spanned. Tail of good size and shape running straight off her level topline. Presented in good harsh coat. pliable pelt and hard muscular condition. Moved steadily with purpose and drive when asked. Perhaps alone, but not disgraced being close up for BOB.