Second Place in Limit - 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 quality bitch with much to like, this grizzle stood out here for her most shapely, flowing clean outline, well-honed and in fit order. Lovely head type and neck into well placed shoulders, a super topline equally matched with an excellent underline with a length of body, ribbed back and firm loin. Good jacket with thick pelt finishes the picture. Used her well-made hindquarters with good turn of stifle to give drive in profile, a free and easy sound mover.