First Place in Post Graduate - 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!
2 year old grizzle and tan that I have admired from the ringside. Pleased to get hands on! Best of heads, strong but feminine with strong muzzle and lovely expression. Excellent scissor bite. Good for bone with narrow, straight front, tight feet with thick pads. Spanned easily, with good length of rib. Well-muscled hind quarters with good turn of stifle. Pleasing topline and tailset. Excellent loose pelt and harsh jacket. Just right for size. Moved with purpose. A sound, honest bitch that would work all day long. Delighted to award her Best Bitch and Best of Breed.