First Place in Post Graduate - 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!
A Lovely light grizzle bitch, who was in super coat and condition. I liked her for type, size and bone. Attractive, feminine head with a strong muzzle and good bite. Keen dark eye and well set ears. Good neck and front, nice rib and length of body. She as easily spangle. I liked her level topline that she held well on the move. She had a good tail set with a carrot like tail. She moved well in all directions. She just missed out in the challenge.