Second Place in Veteran - 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.
Wow, it’s hard to believe this B&T dog is 10 1/2 years old—what an ambassador for the breed. His keen and alert demeanour is a pleasure to see. When standing, he presents a very nice outline, with good type and balance. His expression is adorable, with a smattering of grey that only enhances it, and his dark eyes show clear adoration for his handler. He has good, straight front forelegs, and his ribcage shows a narrow, correct spring that was easily spannable. He maintains a firm topline and has racy hindquarters with good thigh width. He moved out well, though today he couldn’t quite match the winner’s accuracy. He was shown in super condition, with a harsh jacket.