First Place in Junior - 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.
Blue/tan. Balanced shape. Very pleasing head, nice dark eye. Good reach of neck, clean angulated shoulders. Good depth of body, well made hindquarters & correct tailset. Quality coat of a good colour, sound active mover. I seriously considered her in the challenge for the RCC.