Second 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
5 year old grizzle bitch who is very well contructed. Really good otter head with strength to jaw. She presents a balanced picture with good angulation to front and rear. Narrow bodylines with ribs carried well back. Very good top line and tail set. In excellent double coat. Moved out very well on a loose lead.