First Place in Post Graduate - Dog, Judge: Mrs D Lorraine (Raleniro)
Firstly I would like to thank the officers and committee for inviting me to judge at the club’s limited show, my first breed club appointment. Thank you for the warm welcome and hospitality, and special thanks to my very efficient steward Joyce Orr who kept things running smoothly. Many thanks to all the exhibitors who gave me the opportunity to go over their dogs and the sporting way in which they accepted my decisions.
As to be expected at this time of year, coats were at all stages with some exhibits in full coat and some without any, and in certain classes this was a deciding factor. Mouths were good with only one or two exhibits having the odd misplaced or dirty tooth. Size was a slight concern, with a few exhibits being well up to size and difficult to span, and some carrying a little too much condition. Movement on the whole was good, however, some exhibits did not cover the ground with the drive and economy of movement that would be essential when working. Generally temperaments were excellent and all males were entire.
I was very pleased with my main winners, in my opinion good examples of the breed and very capable of doing the job they were bred for.
Eye catching 4 year old grizzle and tan dog of good size and type. Typical head with broad skull, nice expression with good bite. Straight front with just enough bone. Good tight feet with thick pads. Well laid shoulders and reach of neck. Easily spanned and ribbed well back. Good topline and tailset. Nice loose pelt with new jacket just coming through. A very positive mover who powered around the ring. Another who is fit for purpose. Pleased to award him Reserve Best Dog.