First Place in Post Graduate, Judge: Anna Duxbury (Ridgebow)
I would very much like to thank the officers and committee for offering me this appointment, and for their excellent hospitality. Thanks also to the ring steward/show secretary who kept things running smoothly. Mostly, of course, I would like to thank all the exhibitors for allowing me not only the privilege of going over their dogs and their sporting acceptance of my decisions but also their patience whilst waiting for our ring to become free! Temperaments on the day were excellent; coats were quite varied. I found no dogs with incorrect bites and all male dogs were entire.
Light grizzle dog with lovely otter head , strong muzzle and correct dentition. Fabulous thick coat and pelt, but still spannable. Good straight front with well padded feet. Good length of rib into strong loin and well muscled rear. A well-handled happy showman who moved out with drive – I just preferred the overall type of my winner in the line up.