First Place in Post Graduate - 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.
Super classic head with kind eye and good expression. Feminine all through, of ideal size with pleasing outline which she holds well on the move and nicely balanced. Narrow, spannable body with correct topline and underline and well angulated both ends used to effect on the move she was the soundest mover in this class effortlessly covering the ground with drive.