Scottish National Sheepdog Trial: Chris Toner and Niro Mace triumph

For the second time in three years, Chris Toner and his dog Niro Mace lifted the trophy at the Scottish National over the weekend

Ellie Layton
Livestock Specialist
clock • 5 min read
Scottish National Sheepdog Trial: Chris Toner and Niro Mace triumph

Irish ex-pat, Chris Toner and Niro Mace came up trumps at the Scottish National sheepdog trial at Meikleholm, Lockerbie, collecting their second Scottish national win in three years. Not content with...

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