First Place in Limit - 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.
There is much to commend in this grizzle dog, who is approaching three years of age. He has lovely bodylines and good overall balance. I liked his size, substance, and masculinity. His head is appealing, with balanced proportions, a strong foreface, well-set ears, and dark eyes that show a keen, alert expression. His neck blends smoothly into a firm topline, finishing with a well-set tail. He has clean, straight front legs and tight feet, displaying the desired narrowness and easy to span. His racy quarters have good width of thigh, and he moves well in all directions. Presented in a good textured coat, he was in the mix for higher awards.