First Place in Minor Puppy - 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!
9 month blue and tan bitch, in super coat and condition. Just the right amount of ticking on her coat. Good pelt. Feminine head with well set ear, that she needs to grow into, but doesn’t take away anything from her head and expression. Has a good length of body and rib with a level topline and good tail set. Easily spanned. Good angulation front and rear. Moved well on neat feet.