First Place in Yearling - Dog, 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 type, good for size & shape. I liked his head & expression. Good neck & shoulders with a straight front. Good depth of body & level back. Nice turn of stifle, correct tailset. In good coat & moves well both ways.