Second Place in Open - Dog, Judge: Mr Euan Castel (Flutorum)
My sincere thanks are extended to each exhibitor for providing me with such a wonderful entry, on this, my 1st CC appointment. At 160 dogs I had the highest entry in the group. I would like to thank the committee for their kind invitation and the hospitality that I received. Thank you to my two very competent stewards Alex & Barry Cole.
Mouths were good, a couple were unspannable and coats varied. Some exhibits were untidy in undercarriage, legs and feet and would benefit from a little grooming a few days prior to show day. More importantly, a number of exhibits were overweight and lacked muscle tone. That said, there was a depth of quality to each class and a number of nice dogs had to go unplaced on this occasion. I was extremely pleased with both the dog and bitch line ups.
This was the class of the day, a privilege to go over the 5 placed Champions, all a credit to their owners and the breed.
I have long admired this 4 year old from the ring side and it was great to have the opportunity to go over him today. Typical in head and expression, soundly built, excellent jacket. Moved freely round ring. Appreciated the many virtues of this true showman which he has passed onto the next generation.