First Place in Post Graduate - Dog, 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.
Grizzle dog, approaching two years old, certainly looks the part and has much to admire. He stands out for his overall workmanlike balance, nice size, and masculinity. His outline flows, unexaggerated and functional. He has a pleasing head with a dark eye, correct bite, and keen expression. His neck is of good length, leading into a firm, well-held topline and tail set. The chest is well let down, with the right amount of spring to the ribcage. His strong hindquarters have a good width of thigh. He moved out cleanly in all directions, though today he seemed to lack the drive of the top winners.