First Place in Yearling - 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 of a handy size, narrow straight front, head of good proportion with dark eye and neat well placed ears giving a good keen expression. Nice length of neck flowing into correct shoulders, good rib and loin, topline and tail set. Presented in a good harsh double coat with thick loose pelt, moved well both ways, nice example of the breed.