First Place in Minor Puppy - Bitch, Judge: Mr Colin Girling (Benattivo)
Many thanks to the Committee for the invitation to judge this prestigious event and there support on the day. Thanks also to my Stewards Rachel Larner & David Hunt who helped manage the ring so efficiently and effectively without drama or fuss. Thanks also to Show Manager Jane Roberts and Andrew Mooney for ring stewarding and announcing.
I really enjoyed my day in the spotlight and thank all of the exhibitors who worked so hard to present their dogs and accepted my decisions so gracefully. I was happy with all of my class winners and hopefully people could see my interpretation of the standard on display in the dogs and bitches I selected. There were some really tough decisions and some very close calls for top 3 placings in some classes. I was delighted with my BoB, Reserve and Best puppy. There were many youngsters and older dogs and bitches that were a delight to go over, which gives me great encouragement.
Excellent class with some promising young bitches that could easily change places on another day.
Moved with drive and youthful enthusiasm to take the class and then on to win Best Puppy in Show. Appealing feminine head with super dark eye and neat ears, shown in thick double jacket and underneath I found good substance and condition. Proportions were just right for her age and had neat feet and super carrot like tail well placed.