First Place in Open - Bitch, 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.
A very good class full of quality
Rising 3 year old elegant grizzle and tan beautifully presented. Feminine head and expression with well placed eye. Big teeth. Excellent reach of neck into well laid shoulder placement. Straight front and good feet. Correct shaped rib that is well laid back so easy to span. Well angulated hind quarters with let down hocks. Very good top line and tailset. Excellent double jacket and a wonderful pliable pelt. She moved very well on a long stride to win this class. BCC from a strong line-up of bitches and BOB