First Place in Open - Dog, Judge: Mr Julien Barney (Romaunt)
A big thank you to the committee for giving me the opportunity to judge at this well run show. A super sporting atmosphere around the ring on a very pleasant sunny autumn afternoon.
My general comments would be about heads and the lack of that typical Otter look with a good skull and a powerful muzzle required to do their job. Front movement in some wasn’t good being tied in front and I wonder how well they would be able to follow a horse for a good days hunting. Plus size seemed to be an issue with some being well up to the limit.
Well balanced dog in good coat. Well made front well ribbed back in to a moderate rear construction. Correct topline and depth of brisket. Masculine head and expression like a slightly better set of ear to finish the head off. Looked liked he could do a full days hunting.