First Place in Junior - 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.
Two very good young dogs headed this class.
I really liked this masculine 15mnth grizzle and tan dog. Beautifully presented in hard, fit condition. He presented a balanced picture. Very good head with moderate width of skull, strong muzzle and very good set of teeth. I found him to be very well constructed with lovely reach of neck into narrow shoulders. Excellent length and shape to rib so easily spanned. Level top line and tail set. Well angulated hind quarters. Evidence of double jacket and thick pelt. Moved soundly to take this class and RDCC