First Place in Puppy - Dog, Judge: Mrs J Guvercin (Glebeheath)
Thank you to the committee for this appointment, everyone worked hard to make it an enjoyable day. This venue always has a super atmosphere, however, the ring is too small really to see outlines, being far too near the dogs and side profile movement is very difficult to see, let alone for the dogs to perform really well. Many moved poorly, not liking the smooth mats and although I had to judge them on this today, I think most would move much better outside in a big grass ring.
Ideal sized dark grizzle who is a handful at times but his handler made the most of him. Good head with keen eye and correct for proportions with his strong muzzle and good length skull. Well made, narrow all through,very easy span, well ribbed back to strong loin and well set tail, correctly carried. Moved well in all directions when settled, just losing out for the top spot later on, for coat and condition, but a real nit pick here. Very promising, BPD