Second Place in Yearling - Bitch, Judge: Mrs Jane Roberts (Smalesmouth)
My first appointment at this level and I would like to thank the officers and committee of WELKS for the invitation. Grateful thanks to my stewards who kept everything moving so efficiently and thanks to all the exhibitors who gave me the privilege of going over their dogs. I thoroughly enjoyed my day and fully appreciated the opportunity to judge some high quality exhibits. Some decisions were difficult and places could change on another day.
On a positive note temperaments were good, as were mouths and feet. On the down side I felt that there were not enough exhibits that moved with drive and there were several with wide fronts – these are faults that would impact on the dog’s ability to work.
Close up to 1 and another quality exhibit. Very well presented blue and tan with a lovely feminine head and expression. Strong muzzle and big teeth. Very good front into narrow bodylines with well laid back ribs. Really good double jacket. Moved soundly and accurately from well angulated hind quarters