Second Place in Junior - Bitch, Judge: Miss Sally Leslie (Risdene)
It was a great honour and pleasure to examine a superb entry of 250 dogs with 28 absentees. I was conscious that the judging period available had to be used wisely. My profound thanks to all exhibitors, my splendidly efficient stewards Mr R and Mrs A Green and the marvellous exhibitor who provided the red chair as my unofficial ring marker (even if she did occasionally have the temerity to sit in it) for co-operating famously to ensure that we completed our task in a timely manner while hopefully enabling everyone an equal opportunity to put their best foot forward.
To go over something special and send it round and see proof that it meets the crucial test of health and conformation makes the pulse quicken. I was looking for typical, well knit, well conditioned, free moving specimens exhibiting all the breed characteristics we need to retain while trying to minimise undesirable aspects. This is a natural and unexaggerated breed and my ultimate line-ups pleased me immensely displaying exactly what I was seeking
my book records this was a superb class of high quality juveniles – I could have done with more cards!
aptly named and a tasty proposition indeed, I understand was only attending her 2nd show and was not quite as settled as winner but narrow with beautifully straight front legs and tight, well padded feet, good pattern head with pleasing expression, carried well on super neck and well laid shoulder with good upperarm, a shade longer in loin than winner but still well proportioned with firm backline and moved soundly