First Place in Puppy, Judge: Siân McKay (Redesholt)
My thanks go to the committee and volunteers of BOTKA for putting on this well organised show, under rather challenging circumstances, with sunny smiles and cheery dispositions. But, above all, my thanks go to the stewards, Margaret and Julie, and the brave exhibitors- the hardy few- who endured the awful road conditions to make it to Newark today.
In the ring, unfortunately both the colder than expected temperature, and the fan blowing warm air right next to the ring did affect most of the dogs to a varying degree- mostly in movement unfortunately. There were no kinked tails, all were of sound temperaments with keen gaze. Every dog had a strong scissor bite and clean strong teeth, and were spannable, with some good pelts and jackets on show today.
This grizzle and tan dog of 7 months ticked all the boxes this morning. Super Ottery head; correct proportions in head with enough fill under eye; strong teeth and an inquisitive alert gaze. Straight front with good bone on small thick padded feet. Good reach of neck flowed into well laid back shoulders, with level topline and lovely underline. Narrow through- easily spanned with excellent ribbing, loin and hindquarters displaying a good turn of stifle and thick carroty tail. Shown in a harsh coat with good pelt. Moved efficiently around the ring, with a balanced gait. Best Puppy in Breed, and pleased to note he went on to TPG2.