First Place in 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.
Two super puppies headed this strong class.
A stand out youngster who filled my eye and has much class and style. Typical, feminine head of good proportion atop a reach of neck into a cleanly defined wither, a correctly proportioned front assembly with layback of shoulder and length in upper arm. So well put together with a super topline, equally matched with an excellent underline with pleasing body and rib, firm loin and well-made racy hindquarters. Presented a most shapely, flowing clean outline, with a harsh pinwire grizzle coat, well-honed and in fit order. A real showgirl she strode out effortlessly with reach & drive, tracking the best in this class. I liked her enormously and will watch her progress with interest. BPIB