Second Place in Special Yearling, Judge: Mrs C E Sansom (Tarkaswell)
I would like to thank the officers and committee of Minehead & District Canine Society for the invitation to judge at their open show, held in conjunction with the Dunster Country Fair. My steward Vicky Prince, was a great help and kept the ring running smoothly. Thank you to the exhibitors for a lovely entry and for accepting my decisions in a sporting manner.
I had some quality borders to go over that were a privilege to judge, and as always, my decisions reflected my interpretation of the breed standard on the day. I was delighted with the winners that came forward for the challenge.
The weather was kind and not too hot, there was a friendly atmosphere and I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
This was a workmanlike grizzle and tan dog, just coming 14 months. He had a masculine head, moderately broad, with a dark eye, strong muzzle and correct bite. Balanced in his construction, his neck flowed into a narrow and fairly long body, with his ribs carried well back, a level top line and well set tail. He was presented in a harsh, dense coat with a thick pelt and moved out soundly.