First Place in Junior - Dog, Judge: Mrs D Lorraine (Raleniro)
Firstly I would like to thank the officers and committee for inviting me to judge at the club’s limited show, my first breed club appointment. Thank you for the warm welcome and hospitality, and special thanks to my very efficient steward Joyce Orr who kept things running smoothly. Many thanks to all the exhibitors who gave me the opportunity to go over their dogs and the sporting way in which they accepted my decisions.
As to be expected at this time of year, coats were at all stages with some exhibits in full coat and some without any, and in certain classes this was a deciding factor. Mouths were good with only one or two exhibits having the odd misplaced or dirty tooth. Size was a slight concern, with a few exhibits being well up to size and difficult to span, and some carrying a little too much condition. Movement on the whole was good, however, some exhibits did not cover the ground with the drive and economy of movement that would be essential when working. Generally temperaments were excellent and all males were entire.
I was very pleased with my main winners, in my opinion good examples of the breed and very capable of doing the job they were bred for.
Very attractive grizzle and tan dog of almost 14 months. Excellent masculine head with lovely expression. Correct scissor bite with strong muzzle. Good straight front with enough bone and tight feet with thick pads. Very narrow and easily spanned with good topline and well set on tail. Good hind angulation with well muscled hindquarters. Nice loose pelt with tight new jacket just coming through. Very positive on the move giving a lovely picture in profile. Lovely sized young dog shown in fit condition. Delighted to award him Best Dog, Best Opposite Sex and Reserve Best In Show.