First Place in Open - Bitch, Judge: Miss T James (Blackmine)
Thank you to everyone who entered under me. It was a fantastic entry and I thoroughly enjoyed my days judging. It is a beauty competition and it is much easier to assess a dog when it is well trained and well turned out. Showmanship sometimes comes naturally to some dogs and then others you have to work hard at. I was very pleased with all my winners.
Upstanding strong but feminine bitch. Lovely head with broad skull, dark eyes, neat ears and strong over muzzle, good reach of neck into well placed shoulders. Straight front. Ribs carried well back. Nice bend of stifle. Level topline and correct tailset. Thick double coat and loose pelt which made her look heavier than what she was. Steady true mover. Showed well in the challenge. CC