Parents should also be thrilled to be able to de-clutter the bags of cuddly toys from the attic, in the knowledge that they will be going to very loving homes.
Representatives from the regional and national sheep dog trial bodies were thrilled with this year's championships, which had attracted record entries of around 300 competitors.
His massive leonine head, forest-like eyebrows, firmly set jaw, powerful voice and ever-present scowl thrilled his supporters, angered his enemies, and delighted cartoonists.
