First Place in Open - Dog, Judge: Mr M. Hollingsbee (Otterwood)
I would like to thank the Committee of the Club for entrusting me to judge this
show. Due to my age I have decided that this will be my last appointment at this
level. I would like to thank my able stewards Sarah Pateman and Kay Tuffin for
keeping me in order and ensuring a smooth running of the show. All of the
Committee worked very hard and I thank them.
Having said that, what a lovely standard of dogs were placed before me. Overall
coats were excellent and I did not detect one bad mouth. The only criticism I have is
that a few exhibits did not have the feet and nails trimmed.
I last judged this dog as a puppy at his first show when I awarded him Best Puppy in Breed. He has not disappointed me in any way. He has matured into an excellent dog that any owner would be proud of. Perfect body shape and excellent coat. His movement is precise.