First Place in Open - Dog, Judge: Mrs Linda Coleman (Hartswelin)
I would like to thank the club for giving me the opportunity to judge the breed. I also thank the exhibitors for entering their quality dogs under me. The atmosphere and sportsmanship from exhibitors and spectators made my day a very enjoyable one. All bites were correct and I found one monorchid. Front movement in general still has a way to go and there were far too many flat open feet with thin pads especially in the males. That said I felt I had a quality entry.
Presented a lovely outline with everything flowing through. Good layback of shoulder, correct tail set, good bend of stifle, flat skull. In good coat and had a thick pelt. Lovely feet with thick pads and strode out well in profile to take B.D. and R.B.I.S.