Second 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.
Another well-made grizzle bitch that handles very well when you go over her. Pleasant, typical head and expression with good neck, shoulders and front. Defined clean wither into a good topline, croup and tailset balanced with pleasing underline. Short of coat today. Moved out extremely well in profile, tracking ok.