Second Place in Limit - 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.
Appealed for his size and proportions and presented in excellent order with good grizzle jacket and pelt. Good overall stamp, moderate all through with pleasing lines, easy to span. Attractive head and expression with dark eye, very well-balanced quarters standing on straight legs and tight feet. True mover both fore and aft, moving freely in profile keeping a firm topline.