Second Place in Post Graduate, Judge: Mrs V Atkinson (Raedwulf)
I so much enjoyed my day judging the inaugural Open Show. Thank you to Mrs Pat Dufty and the Committee for inviting me to judge, it was an honour. I was assisted expertly by the wonderful Avis and Preston Haffenden to whom I am very grateful. Thank you most of all to my Exhibitors who allowed me the privilege of going over their dogs and for the sporting manner in which my decisions were taken.
13 month old red grizzle dog. So much to like about this dog. Gorgeous male with a thick coat and pelt, he looked big but this was all coat! Strong head, nice short stop, big teeth and good bite. Spannable with good rib, powerful shoulders and nice top line with lovely carroty tail. Excellent hind quarters and masses of drive. It was really hard to assess this dog on the move as he was very unsettled but when he did settle his movement was excellent.