First Place in Minor Puppy - 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.
Best mover in this class, sound and true both tracking and in profile, retaining his topline on the move, very together for one so young. Lovely typical head and expression with a good reach of neck set into a soundly constructed forehand with a length in upper arm, correct topline and tailset matched with good underline. A pleasing size grizzle puppy with well-balanced body lines, spans easily. Has quality and is very sound, promising.