Second Place in Open - Dog, Judge: Mr. Bob Wright (Totherend)
My thanks to the organisers, stewards and exhibitors for a very welcoming and well supported show despite having to overcome the queues, mudbath and delays they faced before the start of judging. A few exhibits were borderline spanable, a couple had poor dentition and several had weak muzzles but there were plenty of loose pelts, harsh coats, neat feet and quality dogs. It was particularly pleasing to see some full and natural coats which seemed most appropriate for the wild and beautiful surroundings of the show. Ground conditions didn’t help movement but all the exhibits were well behaved and most well presented. I have a view that bitches tend to suffer a little in mixed classes but I tried to be even handed in this respect.
everything we’ve come to expect from this kennel, a total dog with a typical otter head, big teeth , dark eyes, powerful neck into a level topline and well set tail, plenty of thick pelt and full harsh coat, strode out with purpose on well muscled legs, neat feet with thick pads, just preferred 1’s front.