First Place in Puppy - Bitch, Judge: Debbie Lorraine (Raleniro)
I would like to thank the society for inviting me to judge at this group open show, and for the wonderful hospitality shown to me by the hard working committee. I would also like to thank the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to go over their dogs and the sporting way in which they accepted my decisions. I was delighted with my entry, and had some lovely examples of the breed to judge. Thank you also to my very able steward Gill, who kept things running smoothly. All males were entire, temperaments were excellent, all exhibits were in fit condition and I was pleased to see so many exhibits with large teeth!
Almost 12 months old grizzle and tan. Made her handler work hard today! Feminine head which still needs to fully mature, nice expression. Good scissor bite. Narrow throughout with good, straight front and enough bone. Nice reach of neck with good layback of shoulder. Spanned easily, ribbed well back. Level topline and correct tailset. Excellent, harsh coat. Very unsettled on the move, but she moved much better in her second class. When settled she showed me enough sound movement, reach and drive for me to be able to see what she can do when she wants to! Preferred her for size over her litter mate, and her movement settled just enough for me to award her Best Puppy In Breed.