First Place in Junior - Bitch, Judge: Ms Tina Jones (Otterholme)
Many thanks to the society for the invitation to step in as replacement judge at this well run and friendly show. Special thanks to the exhibitors for accepting my decisions on the day with such sporting grace. Unfortunately the show did clash with a local Breed club open show, but it was still a pleasing entry with only a few absentees. I was pleased to find overall some nice pleasing heads and the majority of exhibits in double coats, although for an earth dog some I felt could benefit with more undercoat. I am always mindful to judge fit for function, and found some exhibits too deep in chest, making spanning somewhat difficult.
typical head which is feminine, nice ear placement, lovely racy outline on this one, this is one you need to get your hands on, to really appreciate her good qualities and construction, her ribs are well laid back, easy to span, good muscular hindquarters with hocks well let down, she presents as a sound and honest border, more than capable of doing a day’s work and more. Lovely and narrow in front. She did make her handler work hard, but when settled she is very sound on the move. She was just a little too excitable in the challenge, which was a shame as I liked her alot.