First Place in Puppy - Dog, Judge: Mr Phil Sharp
I appreciated the good entry. With a ring rather restricted in size ( not to mention a bitterly cold wind blowing through the cattle shed), I felt it was necessary to give the dogs as much opportunity as possible to move. Unfortunately, several moved rather wide behind, while one or two were plaiting in front. Coats were a problem , with a couple of good looking dogs showing absolutely no topcoat at all. It was interesting to see that most, but not all, of the dogs that I saw when I last judged Borders in 2010 had come on well.
Res CC, BP. Took my eye straightaway and was given serious consideration for the CC. Very good light grizzle coat, with a good thick, loose pelt. Excelled in topline and moved like a dream. Lovely head