First Place in Open, 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!
2 and a half year old grizzle and tan bitch who had a lot to like. Lovely head and expression with correct bite. Narrow with enough bone. Nice for size and easily spanned with good length of rib. Loose pelt with thick coat of good texture. Good turn of stifle. Lovely topline and tailset which completed the picture. Moved with drive. A nice type who caught my eye. Considered for Best of Breed and unlucky to come up against post grad winner on the day.