Second Place in Open - Bitch, 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 grizzle and tan bitch had a feminine head with a dark eye, small neat ears and a short, strong muzzle with a correct bite. She had a good reach of neck, which flowed into a moderately long body with a good top line and tail set. Correct angulation enabled her to move with purpose and drive. She was presented in a full coat, which was just passing its best and I preferred the slightly narrower construction of my winner.