First Place in Open - Dog, Judge: Mr Graham Richardson (Staynorwood)
Firstly i would like to thank Windsor Championship Dog Show for the invitation to Judge at their show. Thank you also to all those that entered and allowed me to judge their dogs on what was an exceptionally hot day for both exhibitor and dogs.
I had some quality dogs to judge and on another day some placings could easily be swapped around. I was more than happy with my top award winners. It was a pleasure to watch the Group judging and see my B.O.B, Best Veteran and Best Special Beginners placed in their respective groups.
In general I found the majority of dogs to be in a good fit condition. I did find 2 or 3 dogs with kinked tails. I would also ask that exhibitors refrain from giving dogs tit bits as the judge is trying to check mouths. nothing wrong with baiting your dogs but not while trying to check mouths. Also one or two exhibitors trying to hold onto the dog as though they are trying to restrict you assessing them.
Correct sized dog shown in fit condition, looked good in profile. Otter head with broad flat skull but not over done. Keen expression with a good dark eye . scissor bite with large teeth , good length of neck into well laid shoulders ,straight in front . Narrow throughout, easily spanned with good length of rib. Shown in good depth of double coat of good texture with loose pelt. Good strength in rear quarters which were well angulated. Moved with ease around the ring, Pleased to award him Dog CC and B.O.B. (Was happy to be there to see him take group 2).