First Place in Open - Bitch, Judge: Mrs J. Carr (Wreighaugh)
Thanks to NCSTA for their kind invitation to judge and to the NBTC for my nomination. Thanks also to my two stewards who kept everything running smoothly. Thanks as well to the exhibitors who gave me such a good entry. A lot of quality dogs to go over, it was a privilege to judge them all.
3year old blue and tan. Lovely head and expression, correct bite and good big teeth. Nice length of neck which led into good shoulder placement and correct straight narrow front. Good well padded feet. Easily spanned, narrow throughout with ribs carried well back, strong loin, racy hindquarters. Well muscled. Good harsh coat and thick pelt. Moved with drive. BB, BOB. Pleased to see her shortlisted in the very large group.