Second Place in Veteran - Dog, Judge: Mr A Horner (Stineval)
I would like to thank SCBTC and committee for the privilege of judging this years Championship show and thank my very capable steward Euan Castell for keeping the ring flowing and the exhibitors for their lovely entry. There were some really nice dogs for me to go over. But I must say that looking at them in general heads are starting to stray away from that of the border terrier, the other thing that I think needs addressing is the general cleanliness of their exhibits. I found three suspect mouths and two kinked tails . thank you one and all for an enjoyable day,
G/tan coming 91/2yr old, just the right size, with a dense double jackets and pliable pelt, typical head, good reach of neck, leading to decent length of ribs and loin , easily spanned, strong hindquarters, good for bone, moved with purpose and drive on neat feet.