First Place in Veteran - Dog, Judge: Miss Sarah Dandy (Dandale)
I was pleased with the quality of both my dog and bitch line ups, all were worthy winners with several most promising youngsters in both puppy and junior classes. I do like to watch movement in profile not only does it give a good indication of conformation but also the ability to follow a horse efficiently, so essential to the fitness for purpose of this working breed. I noted a lack of angulation front and back in many which restricts reach and drive. Untidy feet with unclipped nails do somewhat spoil the overall picture when an exhibit is standing on the table and can be easily fixed. Temperaments were uniformly sound which is of great importance and I thought the dogs (and exhibitors) coped really well in the extremely hot temperatures today.
Very smart grizzle veteran of pleasing size with lovely clean outline. Attractive head of good proportion and expression, sound well angulated forehand with a good layback of shoulder and length in upper arm balanced with well-constructed hindquarters and second thigh, standing on good legs and feet with well-placed hocks and nice bone. Excellent topline matched by good underline and strong loin. Moved out well in profile keeping his topline on the move. Good coat and pelt.