First Place in Puppy - Bitch, Judge: Mrs Karen Stockley (Foxfactor)
My thanks to the Officers and Committee for giving me the opportunity to undertake my first Breed Club judging appointment and my stewards Ken Mackenzie and Margaret Warren for their assistance in the ring.
My enjoyable day started with the picturesque drive to the venue, in the sunshine, a rarity lately! Grateful thanks also to the competitors for an entry of 111 (5 NFC) making 141 entries affording me the opportunity to go over some lovely dogs and sportingly accepting my choices.
The majority were in good coat and condition, a couple difficult to span, due more to being a little plump rather than in construction. All males were entire (a few would have benefited from a hygienic wipe for better presentation !), no kinked tails, one incorrect mouth and a couple of ‘acceptable’ level bites and some teeth really needed cleaning. I was surprised by the amount of untidy feet and overlong claws considering how claws can ultimately affect posture, balance and movement. I was pleased with both my line ups and had some close decisions to make.
9mths dark grizzle,litter sister to Res BPIS, a very appealing puppy ,head just right for her age,nothing overdone,good bite,sweet expression from lovely dark eyes,well placed ears set close to cheeks,correct bite,good for bone ,straight narrow front,small neat feet,shown in excellent texture coat and pliable pelt,well ribbed back into strong loin,easily spanned,level top line and correct shape and length tail straight off her back,she has a good reach from well angulated front and drives forward from equally well angulated rear assembly,lovely true mover,a worthy winner and pleased to award her BPB and BPIS.