First Place in Graduate - Bitch, 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.
The more I looked at this grizzle, the more I liked her. Real border type with a properly proportioned head. Moderately broad skull and short, strong muzzle with no sign of coarseness. Good front, straight legs, neat feet well made throughout with no exaggerations. Well ribbed back with strong loin, level topline and carrot tail. She was in superb order with a fabulous thick, loose pelt and well presented double jacket of good texture. Went round well and moved true coming and going. BCC & BOS