Second Place in Yearling - 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.
Another to move out well in profile around the ring, a very handsome dark grizzle with good bodylines and in fit order. Masculine head atop a strong moderate neck into firm topline, with a nice length and depth of body and good ribbing. Muscular hindquarters with second thigh, hocks well let down and used to effect on the move. Sound profile movement but just lost out to 1 on tracking today.