Second 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.
Another promising young 6 months old B&T puppy who was unfortunately a little short on coat today to compete with 1. Handy for size with a pleasing otter head and expression, easily spannable and ribbed well back, with a well placed carrot tail. A little unsettled on the move today, but another to watch with interest