South Wales Kennel Association (06-10-2022)

Second Place in Minor Puppy - Dog, Judge: Mr Stewart Golding (Beaconpike)

Show Critique:

Thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge, this was my first time awarding CC’s. Thank you to my stewards for keeping the ring running smoothly. A big thank you must go to the exhibitors for a good entry especially on a Thursday in the middle of Wales in the current climate we live in. I only have a couple of concerns. Movement is paramount in our breed and these dogs should be able to cover ground easily I found due to poor shoulder angulation a few had restrained front movement. I did forgive coat in class placings where evidence of a new coat was present, however I did find a lot of single coated dogs possibly down to over grooming, my main winners all had correct double coat of depth. I had a very enjoyable day, thank you to everyone for accepting my decisions gracefully.

Placing Critique:

Another nice puppy, with lovely otter head with broad skull, good front with good length of body and narrow throughout. Out of coat today and lacked a little confidence on the move.