First Place in Junior - Bitch, Judge: Mrs Karen Dean (Tyrian)
I would first like to thank the club for inviting me to judge their open show and thank the exhibitors for a lovely entry. I was very pleased with my major winners and several placings were close decisions. There were a number of exhibits that would benefit from shedding a pound or two and in some classes this could have altered the line-up somewhat. Our breed standard is all about moderation and I hope the exaggerated hind angulation noticed on a couple of occasions today does not become the norm, it makes the back end look weak and foreign in our breed. There were several promising youngsters that I will watch with interest as they mature further in their show careers
Lovely feminine head with nice expression. Short strong muzzle with good bite and small neat ears. Straight front with enough bone and neat feet. Well laid back shoulder and well ribbed back. Thick carrot tail well set on. Super dense coat (starting to go over) with thick pelt. Good hind angulation which allowed her to cover the ground economically, easily and with good drive. I liked her very much and will watch her with interest. Reserve Best Bitch.