Second 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.
10-month-old blue and tan dog of a different type to 1 but with plenty to like. Taller than 1 but in correct proportions and not overly tall. He possesses a strong masculine head; plenty of fill under his keen eye, with strong jaw and teeth. Good reach of neck into well-placed shoulders- spannable with good bone and straight front. Level topline with great underline and good tailset. Shown in good coat and thick skin and loose pelt. Drive was not as strong as 1 today, with rear angles currently just slightly overextended plenty of time to settle.