First Place in Veteran - Bitch, Judge: Rachel Larner (Hawcoat)
Thank you to everyone that entered and attended my first judging appointment at Championship level. Many thanks to my stewards, who kept the day running smoothly. We were very lucky with the weather, a little warm at times but the dogs all managed well and did not flag in the heat.
I was thrilled at the quality of dogs that I had to go over and extremely pleased that I had very few absentees. There were some super quality of classes that made my decisions quite hard. Finding a dog that most fits the standard is important to me, and I feel my winners did just that. I was extremely pleased with my main winners, and even more thrilled to see that I made up two Champions!
8 year old grizzle bitch in super condition. I liked her for size and type. A well put together bitch with a lovely otter head, keen expression, neat ears and a strong muzzle. Good front an reach of neck that flowed into a lovely level topline and well set tail. She moved round the ring with ease. Pleased to award her Best Veteran.