First Place in Open, Judge: Gentle Lowe (Rockslade)
Firstly I would like to thank the show and its organisers for the warm welcome and my stewards for their smooth running of the ring during my appointment. I would also like to thank the competitors for giving me the chance to go over their dogs. I had a quality entry of dogs and there were some tough decisions in the classes.
I would just like to point out some exhibits had dirty teeth, some longer untrimmed nails which whilst I didn’t penalise would give a nicer shape and finish to the feet and overall presentation. Overall dogs were presented in good condition.
A quality, masculine otter head with a good dark eye, large teeth with a strong jaw. Good length of neck flowing into a level topline. Excellent shoulder angulation with straight front and good bone leading down to neat feet. Tight fresh jacket with a thick pliable pelt. Spannable with a good length of rib and presented in fit condition. A dog I have admired ringside and found him equally as pleasing after going over him. Pleased to hear he took TG1