First Place in Veteran - Dog, Judge: Mrs Jane Roberts (Smalesmouth)
My first appointment at this level and I would like to thank the officers and committee of WELKS for the invitation. Grateful thanks to my stewards who kept everything moving so efficiently and thanks to all the exhibitors who gave me the privilege of going over their dogs. I thoroughly enjoyed my day and fully appreciated the opportunity to judge some high quality exhibits. Some decisions were difficult and places could change on another day.
On a positive note temperaments were good, as were mouths and feet. On the down side I felt that there were not enough exhibits that moved with drive and there were several with wide fronts – these are faults that would impact on the dog’s ability to work.
Rising 7 and a half and still in wonderful condition. Top quality grizzle who presented a balanced outline. Good head properties with strong muzzle and big teeth. Excellent construction with good reach of neck into well laid shoulders. Straight, narrow front with good length to body and ribs carried well back. Spannable. Strong through loin into racy hindquarters. Excellent double jacket and pelt. He excelled in movement as he has a long economical stride and moved true coming and going. DCC.