First Place in Junior - 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.
Excellent type and size, this smart youngster has much to like. Pleasing in outline and balance with lovely head type, a reach of neck into a soundly constructed forehand matched with well angulated hindquarter used effectively on the move, standing on good legs and feet, nice bone. A good flowing topline and underline, narrow body with a good length and ribs well back. In harsh grizzle coat with thick pelt. Accurate mover holding his shape well, he moved out freely with forward reach and drive in profile, covering the ground with ease, tracking very true. Great potential. BPD & BP.