First Place in Puppy, Judge: Rhiannon Bevan (Daeagi)
Thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge at this friendly and well run show, and to my ring stewards who helped me to find my way in the ring, at my first judging appointment.
I was pleased to receive an entry of 15 exhibits, which offered me several high quality dogs to go over. I was also pleased to hear that it was a first show for some exhibitors – I hope they enjoyed their day.
Overall I found the standard to be high, with no bad mouths and clean teeth, well kept nails and tight feet and no kinked tails. Coats were varying, as some had recently been stripped out post Crufts, or just about to go over – which did effect some placings where judging was close.
Movement was a little disappointing across the breed today, with several dogs struggling with the mats and ring size, however most gave me enough to assess.
A lovely line up of 3 promising puppies that, on different days could each win a class.
Only 4 days into 6 months old, but this G&T bitch caught my eye as soon as she entered the ring. A happy, confident puppy with a developing otter head and expressive, varminty dark eye. Racy body type, easily spannable and pleasing topline and angulation front and behind with a super tight jacket – everything exactly where it should be! Moved well for her age. One to watch! Happy to award BPIB and also went PG2.