First Place in Yearling - Dog, Judge: Mr Colin Girling (Benattivo)
Thank you to the committee of the Richmond show for granting my first appointment to award CC’s, I was well looked after on the day and had great support from my stewards which was very much appreciated. It was a real privilege to judge some wonderful examples of the breed and the future looks bright as there were so many wonderful puppies and juniors. I really appreciated all my entries and rewarded those in the best condition on the day, I also acknowledge that many had good breed type and quality even amongst those not in the challenge and some that were not placed in the stronger classes.
This dog has so many good features for the breed including a masculine head with flat skull, which is more advanced than the dogs shown in previous classes and more masculine than many that followed. He has a deep harsh jacket of a dark rich grizzle colour with super thick pelt beneath. His well angulated rear quarters allowed him to move true coming and going with good rear drive. He didn’t put a foot wrong and looking forward to following him as he advances through the classes.