First Place in Junior, 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.
15-month-old grizzle and tan bitch – Superb Otter like head with shallow stop good ear placement; a kind inquisitive gaze with plenty of fill under her eyes and a strong jaw with corresponding large teeth. Correct proportions throughout – straight legs with decent bone; level topline and good tailset- easily spanned with nice turn of stifle and good second thigh; well let down hocks and shown in a superb full coat with thick skin and a most pliable pelt. Correct angles fore and aft meant she was balanced whilst on the move and freestanding. She looked ready for a day’s work and I was pleased to award her Best of Breed today.