Second Place in Open, Judge: Mrs N Anderson
Many thanks to the club for the invite to judge at their 90th Anniversary show, it was a lovely well run show. Also thanks to my capable steward, Judy Carr who kept things running smoothly throughout. Thanks to all the exhibitors who entered on the day and accepted my decisions in a sporting way. All males were entire, no bad mouths or kinked tails. There was quite a variety in type on the day. The biggest issue was movement with many dogs swinging in front or pinning and lacking the drive from behind to follow a horse. I like my dogs in hard, fit condition and found many lacking in this area with little muscle tone. However I found some quality dogs and was delighted to see my BOB go TG1.
A more rangy type than the winner of this class. G&T male who had a super head and expression, he had a good bite, strong jaw with large teeth. Just right for bone and narrow throughout. He had a good length of neck into a well laid shoulder with his rib carried well back and firm loin. Coat of the right texture which could have been tidied to better advantage. Well angulated with a good bend of stifle. He had a long ground covering stride just flicking his front at times coming but moved with drive from behind.