First Place in Junior, Judge: Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale)
I would like to thank the officers and committee for their kind invitation to judge at this friendly and well-organised show. To all the exhibitors, it was a true honour to assess your wonderful dogs, with many decisions being closely contested. I thoroughly enjoyed my day—thank you. I would also like to thank my hard-working stewards, Julie & Ian, for keeping the day running smoothly.
Smart 14-month-old grizzle dog showing good balance and proportions, with a flowing, workmanlike outline free from exaggeration. He has moderate width to the backskull, a short, strong foreface, and a dark, expressive eye, though he was not using his ears to advantage today. His neck is of good length, leading to a firm topline and a thick carrot tail. He shows correct width in front, is easy to span, and stands on straight forelegs with small, tight feet. His hindquarters are well developed, with good width of thigh and good muscle tone, with a decent coat texture. He moved out well in profile.