Second Place in Veteran - Dog or Bitch, Judge: Mr David G Winsley (Davmar)
I last judged the breed in 2017 so most of the dogs were new to me. I felt that the breed is losing that ‘ otter head’ appearance, fore-faces appearing to be too long. Poor front construction in many was a deciding factor in my placing, our ring didn’t help, but the conditions were the same for everyone.
Nice for size with a pleasing head, he has a keen & alert expression. Nice outline, straight front, good depth of body. Correct tailset, in good coat, lost out to one in front action, moves very well behind.