First Place in Open - 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.
Beautiful grizzle of great type, a quality bitch who is super sound and a delight to watch she is a lovely example of moderation combined with balance. Quality head and well conformed all through with excellent shoulders and quarters. So well put together with a super topline, equally matched with an excellent underline with pleasing body and rib. Totally balanced in conformation and this is reflected in her excellent movement, with accurate tracking she demonstrated super economical drive with forward reach in profile, she holds herself so well standing and on the move. Presented in super coat and condition. Excellent breed type, and quality all through she fully deserved the Bitch CC today and made a good match with the dog cc winner.