Show Placings
Crufts
9th Mar 2017
Judge: Miss Sally Leslie (Risdene)
It was a great honour and pleasure to examine a superb entry of 250 dogs with 28 absentees. I was conscious that the judging period available had to be used wisely. My profound thanks to all exhibitors, my splendidly efficient stewards Mr R and Mrs A Green and the marvellous exhibitor who provided the red chair as my unofficial ring marker (even if she did occasionally have the temerity to sit in it) for co-operating famously to ensure that we completed our task in a timely manner while hopefully enabling everyone an equal opportunity to put their best foot forward.
To go over something special and send it round and see proof that it meets the crucial test of health and conformation makes the pulse quicken. I was looking for typical, well knit, well conditioned, free moving specimens exhibiting all the breed characteristics we need to retain while trying to minimise undesirable aspects. This is a natural and unexaggerated breed and my ultimate line-ups pleased me immensely displaying exactly what I was seeking
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Heathberry's Chasing Rainbows
Placing Critique
undoubtedly a very bright future beckons for this superior example, as good on the move as standing still, has a very characteristic headpiece, slightly rounded, fairly wide skull with just the right amount of stop, lovely well shaped eyes set in just as they should be, keen and expressive. Shapely all through, well bodied with good muscletone just needs to fully mature and will threaten the best and indeed was a strong contender today
Class Critique
my book records this was a superb class of high quality juveniles – I could have done with more cards!
