First Place in Open - Dog, Judge: Mr Tim Ball (Kaitak)
This 4 yr old red is right out of the top drawer and ticked all the boxes for me. Excelling for type and size and so good to go over. He presents such a good outline with neck of moderate length, firm level topline, fairly narrow throughout with ribcage extending well back, strong loin and tail set on high. Super headpiece with just the expression I was looking for; correct skull to muzzle proportions, dark keen eyes, ears good for both size and set and scissor bite. Shoulders well laid, standing straight in front on good feet and firm hindquarters with correct turn of stifle. Moves out so well on the go around with confident carriage. Presented in first class order with harsh jacket and nice thick pelt. My CC & BOB winner on the day and pleased to see him later take Group 2.