First Place in Junior - 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.
Pleasing confirmation with great overall appeal and much quality, presented in lovely grizzle coat and condition. Feminine head on this shapely bitch with good length of body, clean wither, flowing topline, croup and tailset, balanced with super underline, a length of rib and strong loin. Scores in forehand with a layback of shoulder and length in upper arm, balanced with sound hindquarters and a second thigh, standing on good legs and feet with nice bone and well let down hocks. Moves soundly and positively.