Second Place in Limit - Dog, Judge: Mr. J. Todd (Roxess)
I would like to thank the club for the invitation to judge and the hospitality I received. Thanks also to my steward Mr Ian Hopper for his great assistance. Finally thank you to the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to go over their dogs. I really enjoyed my day.
I was impressed with the quality of the majority of dogs present and although some were top size all placed dogs were easily spanned and had correct bite.. I felt overall movement was good, coats were variable some full and some lacking however in the run up to Crufts this is to be expected. The majority had good pelts which was pleasing. Mouths were generally good most with large teeth but I was disappointed to see many with dirty teeth.
There were 3 good dogs of different types in this class but all had their own merits and places could change on another day.
blue/tan dog has a nice balanced head, moved well both ways good length of rib. He has a tight harsh coat and was presented in good condition with firm muscle tone. Very close decision just preferred front of 1st.