First Place in Veteran - Dog, Judge: Sarah Pateman (Lessien)
I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge their open show. Also, all the exhibitors for such an amazing entry and for allowing me to go over their lovely Border Terriers. It was a great day with a quality entry and a good atmosphere. I was aware people had travelled and some afar and I was given the opportunity not to take a break for lunch to allow those that were driving to possibly not have to drive in the dark, so I think it worked out well in the end. Lots of dogs out of coat but I was aware Crufts is coming up so the timing is crucial for coats to be ready for the big day.
July 2017, lovely boy, keen eye correct mouth, teeth also clean, correct lay of shoulder, great topline and tail set, full of energy on the move, good harsh jacket and lose thick pelt, neat tight feet, easily spanned. Happy to award him RBVD