Second Place in Veteran - Dog or Bitch, Judge: Mrs Karen Stockley (Foxfactor)
My thanks to the Officers and Committee for giving me the opportunity to undertake my first Breed Club judging appointment and my stewards Ken Mackenzie and Margaret Warren for their assistance in the ring.
My enjoyable day started with the picturesque drive to the venue, in the sunshine, a rarity lately! Grateful thanks also to the competitors for an entry of 111 (5 NFC) making 141 entries affording me the opportunity to go over some lovely dogs and sportingly accepting my choices.
The majority were in good coat and condition, a couple difficult to span, due more to being a little plump rather than in construction. All males were entire (a few would have benefited from a hygienic wipe for better presentation !), no kinked tails, one incorrect mouth and a couple of ‘acceptable’ level bites and some teeth really needed cleaning. I was surprised by the amount of untidy feet and overlong claws considering how claws can ultimately affect posture, balance and movement. I was pleased with both my line ups and had some close decisions to make.
a lovely class,3rd placed a credit to her owner belying her age at 13 years.
7yo grizzle lovely type of dog with a super head,good dentition with large teeth, very little stop to a flat skull,neat ears close to cheeks,well put together,he stands over the ground filling the eye is a handy size,,spans easily under yet another very good harsh jacket with good thick pelt,a sound mover also with great ring presence,close decision,I’ve no doubt both these dogs could do the job they were bred for.