First Place in Puppy - Dog, Judge: Miss Sarah Dandy (Dandale)
There was a good depth of quality overall across both sexes which proved for good competition and some very close decisions especially in the larger classes. Thank you to all those who accepted my decisions so sportingly. Temperaments were excellent especially the youngsters with the added challenge of the tannoy right overhead. There were some very promising youngsters which is always pleasing and positive to see, and I was delighted with my winning line up in both sexes, with top honours closely contested. I was disappointed that some exhibits who looked so good standing fell apart on the move, there were quite a few upright shoulders and I felt that efficient ground covering movement so essential for the breeds ability to follow a horse was somewhat lacking. It is encouraging to see quite a few younger handlers taking an interest in our breed today, so positive for the future. Thank you to both my excellent stewards who most competently kept the ring moving all day.
Very smart youngster of pleasing size with lovely clean outline and super grizzle jacket. Attractive typical head with good eye, expression and strength of muzzle. Nice reach of neck into clean wither, flowing topline, croup and tailset matched with good underline with firm loin and standing on good straight legs with nice bone and tight feet. Very balanced, with a sound forehand and well angulated hindquarters with a good turn of stifle, second thigh and well let down hocks. Moved out well to win class with accurate tracking, striding out and holding his shape in profile, covering the ground with ease. Liked his make and shape, has great potential.