Second Place in Open - 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.
This lovely B/T is a such an animated showman who stands out for his most shapely, fluid clean outline, he holds himself so well and was presented in perfect tip top order. Lovely head type and neck into a super flowing topline, narrow throughout with a good length of body, ribbed back and firm loin. Well-matched quarters standing on excellent straight legs with correct bone, tight feet. Very balanced in outline, he handles well is easily spannable and has quality. A splendid harsh double jacket of correct colour and ticking finishes the picture. Used his hindquarters to advantage to give drive in profile, one of the soundest of movers fore and aft. RDCC