First Place in Puppy, Judge: Debbie Lorraine (Raleniro)
I would like to thank the society for inviting me to judge at their open show, and I have to say the hospitality shown to me was some of the best I’ve ever had! This is one of my local shows, and I was absolutely delighted with the size and quality of the entry I was privileged to be given the opportunity to judge. I also wish to thank the exhibitors for the sporting way in which they accepted my decisions. I was spoilt for choice in some of the classes, and places could have changed on another day. As to be expected at this time of year, coats were at various stages, and this did have a bearing on some of the placings. All males were entire, all bites were correct, and temperaments across the board were excellent. I thoroughly enjoyed my day!
What a lovely way to start the day. A class of very promising puppies!
Just 6 and a half months old grizzle and tan bitch. I subsequently found out that this was only her second show. What a little showgirl. Full of breed type with a lovely, strong but feminine head with the best of expressions and excellent scissor bite. Just right for size, with enough bone. Narrow throughout with super straight front, tight feet and thick pads. Well ribbed and spanned with ease. Super angulation fore and aft with level topline and carroty tail. Excellent pelt and harsh jacket. Moved well and made a lovely picture in profile with nothing overdone. Had such ring presence for one so young and is definitely one to watch in the future. Pleased to award her Best Puppy. Delighted to see her go on to be awarded PG1 and subsequently Best Puppy In Show.