Second Place in Open - Dog, Judge: Mrs. Carolyn Richardson (Staynorwood)
I would like to thank Darlington Championship Show Committee for inviting me to judge my first appointment to give CC’s. Thank you to my very capable Stewards, Katrina and Margaret, for keeping everything moving and running to time.
Generally the condition of the dogs today was very good with many missing out on the top spot due to the strength of quality present. In the Bitch classes, I had some difficult decisions to make as several classes had many quality exhibits with lots of promise, splitting hairs at times in more than one class. I was very pleased with my principle winners on the day.
Another smart dog shown in fit condition. Typical head with good earset and correct dentition. Dark eye and keen expression. Good reach of neck.easily spanned. Harsh jacket. Ok for length of rib and back. Strong loin well muscled rear. Short carrot tail. Moved well.