Second Place in Graduate, Judge: Mrs C E Sansom (Tarkaswell)
I would like to thank the officers and committee of Minehead & District Canine Society for the invitation to judge at their open show, held in conjunction with the Dunster Country Fair. My steward Vicky Prince, was a great help and kept the ring running smoothly. Thank you to the exhibitors for a lovely entry and for accepting my decisions in a sporting manner.
I had some quality borders to go over that were a privilege to judge, and as always, my decisions reflected my interpretation of the breed standard on the day. I was delighted with the winners that came forward for the challenge.
The weather was kind and not too hot, there was a friendly atmosphere and I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
This blue and tan bitch had a feminine head, with a dark eye and keen expression, small, neat ears and a correct bite. Balanced and moderate in her construction, her neck flowed into a level top line and well set tail. She was shown in a lovely harsh, dense coat with a thick pelt. She moved out willingly, but was slightly distracted on the move.