First Place in Open - Bitch, Judge: Mr T Tuck (B) & Mrs J Tuck (D)
Dogs, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Committee for inviting me to judge the dog classification at their 25th anniversary show, also my very able stewards Christine Horner, and Chris Wallace who did a great job with the organisation of my ring.
Bitches,
I thoroughly enjoyed this appointment, thanks to my experienced stewards and an entry that contained some really outstanding examples of the breed. I really liked my winners, and handled some extremely promising youngsters. Having said that, the early classes were much more variable, with fewer exhibits that combined quality and breed type. Later classes were more consistent, and it was nice to find a few more classy otter-like heads and neat front construction.
The first two are very special bitches, so much to like about them, and little to choose between them on the day
An extremely typical border, full of quality without exaggeration. Strong jaw, flat otter-like skull, keen expression, good front, body and hind angulation, in a really good coat and condition, and moving very well, BCC & BOB.