First Place in Limit - Dog, Judge: Mr Eddie Houston (Earthwise)
My thanks to the Society for inviting me, to my very capable stewards, Bill and Tricia for their efficiency and helpfulness and especially to the exhibitors who afforded me the honour of going over their dogs.
The weather was kind and the ring of sufficient size to allow dogs to get into their stride.
Overall I felt that there was more quality in the bitches but was more than pleased with my main winners in both sexes. Size and front movement continue to be problems and coats were at all stages of growth-this did affect some placings. I only found one undershot bite and all males were entire. Several dogs were carrying rather too much condition but more worrying were the few who were almost painfully thin which also meant that these dogs couldn’t possibly possess the muscle needed for work. A number of dogs would benefit from more exercise to improve their muscletone.
Lovely class
Beautifully presented dark grizzle who was very attentive to his handler. Quality exhibit with attractive head and correct outline which he maintained standing and on the move. Super dense coat, good bone, well shaped tail. Nice length of rib, firm loin. Correct angulation front and rear, moving freely from all angles. Reserve CC.