Second 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.
Full of character, this 2-year-old grizzle dog presents a clean, shapely silhouette when standing. He is a little more strongly built than the winner and not quite as easy to span, but I liked his overall proportions and type. His head is appealing, with a good bite and dark, inquisitive eyes. He is deep in the brisket, holds a firm topline, and has racy quarters. Today, however, his front action was not as tidy on the move.