First Place in Minor Puppy - Bitch, 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.
Promising, soundly made puppy of nice shape and size with lovely grizzle coat and thick pelt. Very pleasing outline with attractive head type, a reach of neck into soundly constructed forehand balanced with a well angulated muscular hindquarter with second thigh, standing on straight legs, with well-placed hocks, nice bone and feet. A soundly made topline with equally good underline, has a length of rib and firm loin. Very together for one so young she caught my eye in such a strong class, holding her topline well on the move and covering the ground with ease.