First Place in Limit - Dog, Judge: Mrs E Cuthbertson (Ashbrae)
My thanks to Darlington Committee for the invitation to my ring stewards and the exhibitors for your entries. Not having attended a show since they started up again it was quite a surprize and worry to handle some very big dogs. I know size has always been a talking point in the breed but today it was a problem with some of the dogs, bitches were a much better size with some close decisions in their classes.
Another noticeable difference is some exhibitors deciding to run with their dogs, why I don’t know it’s something never seen or needed in the border ring. With some handlers in a class walking around and others deciding to run its not what is expected. Watching a dog and handler move in unison on a good, collected pace is much more acceptable.
Top spot for this dog today I thought he was outstanding in size, construction and condition. Lovely typical otter like head, of good proportion with strong muzzle and nice dark ear. Good lay of shoulder into an easily spannable rib. Nice body lines and super coat. Moved out freely I had no hesitation in awarding him the CC and pleased to hear this was his 3rd and CH title with BOB he was awarded TG3. Well done.