First Place in Open - Dog, Judge: Miss Anita Harrison (Iacheslei)
This was my first Championship Show appointment and I would like to thank the Society for the invitation and generous hospitality. Thanks also to my stewards Brian Attwood and Anne Speake who did a sterling job keeping the good sized, well appointed ring running smoothly throughout the day. Thanks also to the exhibitors for allowing me to go over some very high quality dogs. Generally the standard was good with the majority of exhibits showing and moving well. I was concerned by the number of short rounded ribs I found, especially in the bitch classes. There were several noses lacking pigment, some very long thin tails, and I found a few broken or out of line teeth. Coats were at various stages and some otherwise good dogs had to be penalised for lack of coat in the stronger classes. Whereas others with little coat made it into the line up on overall quality. I was very pleased with my main winners, and thank the exhibitors for accepting my decisions in a sporting manner.
Super blue and tan dog of correct size with masculine head with short strong muzzle, well placed dark ears, keen expression, dark eye and correct dentition, good reach of neck into clean shoulders, straight front, neat feet, narrow throughout with good length of rib, strong loin, level top line, good tail set and correct rear angulation. Moved straight with good drive. Good coat and pelt, shown in top condition and beautifully handled to take the Dog CC.