First Place in Open - Dog, Judge: Mrs. Doreen Rushby (Dormic)
Many thanks to the exhibitors for a super entry. My DCC, BCC, and BP were a credit to the breed. Shoulders are still a big problem, ferrety feet was a recurring problem, thick pads are essential in a Border. A number lacked condition, trying to keep weight down should not be at the expense of nourishment.
Very stylish, in hard fit condition. Good pelt, harsh tweedy coat. Correct head, eye and expression. Neat ears, big teeth and strong under jaw. Clean shoulders, good topline and tailset. Good bone into firm pasterns and neat feet, thick pads. Sound confident sound confident mover. CC and his crown.