First Place in Open - Dog, Judge: Mr David G Winsley (Davmar)
My thanks to the exhibitors for their quality entry, also to my two efficient stewards.
I would like to mention that due to the noisy ring next to our during the first three bitch classes, some youngster were upset and didn’t show to their best advantage, hopefully they will have gotten over it. Movement generally was good in the majority of dogs. Feet need more attention, some certainly don’t comply with the breed standard and certainly would affect them if they had to go long distances. Some just needed a little judicious trimming.
I liked my winner for his quality & un-exaggerated appearance. A true blue/tan with a harsh outer coat & the correct undercoat. He is lovely breed type, a nice size with a lovely well balanced head. Correct expression with well placed ears, good neck & correct shoulders. Straight front, correct depth of body with good ribbing. Well muscled hindquarters with plenty of angulation, correct tailset & carriage. Fluent mover and sound both ways. A steady showman who watched his handler all the time. Well deserved the CC & BOB.