First Place in Puppy - Bitch, 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.
Very feminine, nicely balanced youngster and co-ordinated mover holding her outline well on the move. Quite a showgirl who makes the most of herself with an excellent light grizzle jacket, thick pelt and in fit order. Appealing otter head with lovely reach of neck into firm topline with lovely carroty tail and well-matched correctly angulated quarters. Super sound and accurate mover, striding out in profile with truest tracking in class. BPB.