First Place in Junior - Dog, Judge: Mrs Katrina Golding (Beaconpike)
A big thank you to the Scottish BTC for the invitation to judge their members limited show. This was my first breed club show which I very much looked forward to after being asked previously, but I didn’t quite feel ready at the time. I needn’t have worried as I was made to feel very welcome by the friendly committee and exhibitors, there was a lovely atmosphere in and around the ring. A special mention to my steward Anne Gregory for ensuring everything was in order and keeping the ring running smoothly. Considering the time of year with Crufts approaching I was delighted to find correct double coats with good depth. I forgave dirty teeth in preference for correct bites, sadly I found a number that were disappointing along with small teeth. Movement was on the whole ok though I found some dogs coming towards me had loose fronts though they looked good in profile.
This grizzle and tan young male really took me by surprise, I couldn’t take my eyes off him, only just out of puppy and showing lots of potential already, he isn’t overdone in any way, he has a keen expression with a broad skull correct bite and dark eye, really liked his narrow front which flowed into correct shoulders, his ribs were carried well back and was easily spanned, such a nicely balanced dog and when he settles he moves with drive, showing off his lovely topline and tail set. He was shown in correct double coat which finished the picture I was delighted to award him Best Dog and Reserve Best in Show. I think he has a promising future.