Second Place in Open, Judge: Mrs Sandra Girling (Benattivo)
I would like to thank the show committee for offering me this appointment and I was very grateful to both my ring stewards for their help on the day.
This was a lovely show to come back too after such a long time away from the show ring. The weather today got very warm in the ring for some exhibits. I would like to have seen a couple of exhibits which were without coat on another day as I feel this is an important aspect when I judge the breed. All dentition was correct and was shown by the handler, all males had two testicles.
The level of quality throughout the entry was in my opinion outstanding. Which in some classes having only one first prize was not enough! Many of the exhibits today I believe will have bright futures ahead of them.
A nice size 3 year old grizzle and tan bitch. She’s very eye catching as she holds herself well standing and on the move. She has a most attractive head which is feminine and otter like with a neat ear. Shown in a new tight jacket that had good texture, I found her easy to span and her rib was good. A well balanced bitch that moved soundly.