First Place in Open - Bitch, Judge: Mrs Nancy Hogg
My thanks go to the exhibitors who showed their dogs under me. I was very pleased with my entry, both numerically and depth of quality of the exhibits. The ring was large, even and the grass cut very short. I had two very able stewards and the predicted rain stayed away. What more could I ask for ?.
On the whole the presentation was good although some dogs lacked condition. Temperaments were good. Coats were variable. I found one kinked tail, one wrong mouth but more than a few small teeth.
Best of heads. Short, strong muzzle. Broad skull. Neat ears. Straight front. Lovely neck and shoulders. Best of toplines and tailset and looked lovely in profile. Narrow throughout. Drove out well with powerful hindquarters. Good coat and pelt completed the picture. Res BCC.