First Place in Puppy - Bitch, Judge: Mr. David Matthews (Tojamatt)
My thanks to the Society for the invitation to Judge one of my favourite shows, it didn’t all go to plan with the weather playing its part. I would like to thank all the exhibitors for going along with my decision to stay outside despite the weather, and my special thanks to stewards Judy Carr and Audrey Coltart for braving the weather also. Also my thanks to Euan for posting my judging book and critique notes and to whomever handed it in.
Sorry for delay, holidays and work have played their part. I had some lovely dogs to go over and thank you all for bringing them.
Grizzle bitch puppy with feminine head and excellent expression, good length of neck and correct shoulder placement, excellent rib and loin with level topline and tail set. She was shown in a double jacket and dense harsh thick loose pelt, narrow throughout. A straight front and good rear assembly typical of Howthwaite. Moved with plenty of drive from the rear covering the ground with ease, one to watch, was unfortunate to meet the PD in such good form today.