First Place in Post Graduate - Dog, Judge: Mrs. Karen Dean (Tyrian)
I would first like to thank the committee for the invitation to judge, and to them and my stewards, Frank Nicholls and Paul Cheeseman for looking after me so well on the day, and lastly to all those who exhibited and accepted my decisions so graciously. It was a long, exhausting but very enjoyable day for me. I absolutely loved my best dog, best bitch and best puppy, they were all lovely and narrow, well balanced with small tight feet, sound movement and not overdone in any way. I would take any of them home in a heartbeat.
4 years old, larger type but readily spannable, flat skull, super strong muzzle with good bite, ears could be smaller. Straight front with good bone and nice tight feet. Well laid shoulders flowing into level topline and well ribbed back. Super harsh double coat and lovely loose pelt. Hind angulation could be better but still moved out well and with drive. Hind angulation was generally disappointing in this class.