First Place in Limit - Bitch, Judge: Mrs Trudi Baird (Dowgri)
I was delighted to accept the invitation to judge at the May show postponed to October.
Under Scottish government rules it meant those of us inside had to wear masks & I thank the majority of exhibitors for complying with this legislation.
Thank you to my lone steward who was able to keep the classes coming in and ready for me, it wasn’t an easy task with our neighbouring ring hosting the breeds October show but thankfully we didn’t get too many clashes.
I always feel immensely privileged to be able to judge your dogs and I hope exhibitors felt that I gave each of you ample time to set up your dogs on the table to show them at their best.
The entry was varied and I felt my top winners were outstanding. As always coats were presented at various stages and bites were generally very good. A number with long flat & untidy feet and a few dogs I just couldn’t span even with my large hands!
This bitch has a lot of the breed qualities that I admire..Her head and expression is truly beautiful being feminine yet strong & Otter like with keen dark eye and good strength to her under jaw.Very good bone in her straight narrow front with the excellent small tight feet.She has good angulation front and rear.Well carried back rib that was spannable. Good top line and well set carroty tail. New rich coloured tight coat just coming through with thick pelt.Very sound mover which is where she scored to win the RBCC in the challenge.