First Place in Open - Dog, Judge: Mr Dan Ericsson (Sweden)
Movement was difficult to assess under these circumstances, but most dogs seemed to cope remarkably well despite knee high mud & a water logged ring – living proof of the hardiness of the breed!
Despite the appalling weather I enjoyed my day with the Borders very much & was impressed with the overall quality of the dogs & the keen sportsmanship of the exhibitors.
this is in fact the first time I have had the pleasure of going over this dog despite the fact that he comes from my own home country & his owner even shares my family name! This would of course not have mattered if I had not liked him, which I really do – beautiful type & size, just the right amount of bone, very typical body with adequate depth, racy hindquarters, perfect topline, harsh coat albeit a little short on the day, pleasing head, very true mover & never gave up trying, fits the Standard very well & ultimately landed the CC, BOB & G3, performing like a true Border Terrier completely unfazed by storm & wind, a great pleasure to judge