Third Place in Post Graduate - Bitch, Judge: Debbie Lorraine (Raleniro)
I would like to thank the society for inviting me to judge at this group open show, and for the wonderful hospitality shown to me by the hard working committee. I would also like to thank the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to go over their dogs and the sporting way in which they accepted my decisions. I was delighted with my entry, and had some lovely examples of the breed to judge. Thank you also to my very able steward Gill, who kept things running smoothly. All males were entire, temperaments were excellent, all exhibits were in fit condition and I was pleased to see so many exhibits with large teeth!
2 and a half years grizzle and tan. Lovely for size with feminine head, not quite the strength of muzzle of 1 and 2. Correct scissor bite. Good shoulders and rib, spanned well. Good topline and tailset, would prefer a slightly shorter tail. Thick pelt and excellent tweedy, harsh coat, one of the best of the day. Moved well. Close decision and could change places with 2 on another day.