John Staav from Sweden was the judge at Darlington, and coincidentally we were also entertaining a visitor from Sweden, our good friend Linda Jonsson.

Having spent the previous day at the Glebe enjoying some herding, the dogs needed something of a makeover, we thought Creaglion looked lovely after his bath.....

 On their last day in the puppy classes, both Sona and Lacey took third prizes, and it was a third for Beattie too, in the Post-Graduate bitch class.

Creaglion went into Limit for the first time, and in a very strong class we were pleased that he gained a respectable fourth placing.

Judging was followed by a small celebration within the breed, as Bearded Collie lovers toasted the new youngest-ever champion "Lula"- many congratulations, to her, proud breed Marilyn Baker ,and proudf owner David Hyde