First Place in Post Graduate - 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.
Soundly made with good blue and tan jacket, of correct colour who scores in size and movement. Well proportioned, attractive head with good eye and expression and strength of muzzle. Good neck, shoulders and front into correct topline, croup and tail set with moderate bone, neat feet. Liked his overall moderation and sound movement, positive mover in profile holding his outline well.