First Place in Open - Dog, Judge: Siân McKay (Redesholt)
My thanks go to the committee and volunteers of BOTKA for putting on this well organised show, under rather challenging circumstances, with sunny smiles and cheery dispositions. But, above all, my thanks go to the stewards, Margaret and Julie, and the brave exhibitors- the hardy few- who endured the awful road conditions to make it to Newark today.
In the ring, unfortunately both the colder than expected temperature, and the fan blowing warm air right next to the ring did affect most of the dogs to a varying degree- mostly in movement unfortunately. There were no kinked tails, all were of sound temperaments with keen gaze. Every dog had a strong scissor bite and clean strong teeth, and were spannable, with some good pelts and jackets on show today.
8-year-old Blue and tan dog whose movement belies his years. Strong masculine head with alert gaze and good reach of neck to level topline and correct tailset, and good underline. Shown in a tight harsh jacket with good pelt he moved well pushing hard for BOB – splitting hairs-just preferred the rear angulation on Best of Breed today. Pleased to award him both RBOB and Best Veteran in Breed.