First Place in Open - Bitch, 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.
RBCC. This girl was very much my cup of tea. Very balanced. Not overdone at all. Correct size. Head of good proportions. Neat ears correctly placed. Flat skull with little stop. Strong muzzle with big teeth. Thick pelt and harsh double jacket. Easily spanned. Good length of rib and strong loin. Short tail well set on. Moved out well both ways. I was pleased to award her RBCC.