Second 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.
Litter sister to 1, two quality sisters both being moderate and lovely to handle. Well-made grizzle bitch with reach of neck into well-defined clean wither. Balanced in outline with well angulated quarters, correct topline croup and tailset matched by equally good underline, of good length. Good bone and feet, in her underclothes today. Makes a pleasing picture, moving out in profile with reach & drive holding her topline on the move.