Championship and Breed Club Shows

This 10 month old blue and tan puppy had a dark eye with keen expression, neat ears, and a short, strong muzzle with large teeth. He was narrow throughout, with his ribs carried well back, a strong topline and well set tail. He was presented in a harsh coat with thick pelt. He moved out positively. BSB

A 10 month old grizzle dog, with a masculine head, broad skull, dark eye and correct scissor bite. He had a good reach of neck, and although larger framed, he was easily spanned. His jacket was not quite at its best today, and he was unable to match the dense coat and pelt of my winner. Good angulation front and rear enabled him to move out with drive and purpose.

It was a pleasure to judge this blue and tan 9 y o dog once again. He stood alone in this class, but was a worthy winner. He had an appealing head, with a neat ear, dark eye with a keen expression, short, strong muzzle and big teeth. A good reach of neck flowed into a level topline, strong loin and well set tail. He had a straight front, small, neat feet and good length of rib. Correct rear angulation enabled him to move positively with drive. He was presented in excellent condition in a harsh jacket with thick pelt. Very attentive to his handler, he showed with great presence, taking BV and TVG 3.

This dark grizzle puppy, not quite 7 months old, had a super expression, with a dark eye, small, neat ear and strong muzzle. Balanced and narrow, his rib extended well back, leading into a strong loin and well set carroty tail. Good angulation front and rear, enabled him to move positively on small, neat feet. Presented in super coat and pelt.

A 6 month old grizzle puppy, of lovely size and balanced construction. He had a dark eye, strong muzzle and correct bite. A little shorter in length than my winner, his neck flowed into a strong topline and loin, with a lovely short, thick tail. He moved out well and was shown in a super coat with a thick, loose pelt.

At 10 months of age, this grizzle puppy showed with presence and confidence. He had a beautiful otter like head, with a keen expression, lovely reach of neck, strong topline and well set tail. Balanced and without exaggeration, he was narrow, with a good length of rib and a well set tail , which he carried gaily. His correct angulation front and rear, with racy hindquarters, enabled him to move out with drive and a super reach of stride. He was presented in a harsh, tight jacket with a fabulous thick, loose pelt. Very attentive to his handler, he never stopped showing. I was pleased to award him BP and thrilled to hear that he continued to take TPG 1 and then BPIS.

At nearly 12 months of age, this blue and tan puppy presented a balanced and pleasing picture. He had a lovely head, with broad skull, dark eye, neat ear and short, strong muzzle. He was narrow, with good length and ribs which extended well back. He maintained a level topline when stacked and on the move. He had correct angulation front and rear, and moved steadily, straight and true. He was shown in a harsh double jacket with correct pelt.

This grizzle and tan showed with great presence, being very attentive to his handler and presenting a balanced picture when freestanding. He has an appealing otter like head, with a dark eye, neat ear and short, strong muzzle. A lovely reach of neck flowed into a level topline and well set tail. Narrow throughout, he had a good length of rib, strong loin and hindquarters with a good turn of stifle. He was presented in a double coat which was now past its best. He moved positively and well once settled.

A beautifully presented grizzle dog, shown in super condition. He had a masculine head with a flat skull, dark eyes and a short, strong muzzle. A lovely reach of neck flowed into a well laid back shoulder and narrow body, well ribbed back. He had small, neat feet and moved freely with a good length of stride. However, I preferred the overall balance of my winner.

A balanced grizzle dog of good size, who was presented in a super double coat with a thick, loose pelt. He had an otter like head, with a keen expression, small, neat ears and a short, strong muzzle. A good reach of neck flowed into a narrow body, easily spanned, with his rib extending well back. He had a strong loin and well set tail carrot like tail which he carried correctly. His movement was straight and positive.

This blue and tan dog had an appealing, masculine head with a flat skull, keen expression and short, strong muzzle. He was easily spanned, with a good length of rib, level topline and well set tail. He moved freely with a good length of stride. His coat and pelt were good, but could not quite match the depth of my winner today.

A grizzle and tan dog, who was a lovely size and shown with a super double jacket and thick, loose pelt. With a head like that of an otter, he had a broad, flat skull with little stop, small, well placed ears, a dark eye and short, strong muzzle. Balanced and narrow throughout, he had a level topline, strong loin and well set tail which he carried correctly. He was easily spanned, with his ribs carried well back , correct bone and small, neat feet. He moved out soundly.

A workmanlike grizzle and tan dog, a little larger than my winner, but balanced and easily spanned. He had an attractive, masculine head, neat ears, dark eyes, a strong muzzle and scissor bite with large teeth. A good reach of neck flowed into a level topline with a strong loin and well set tail. He had a straight front, neat feet and correct rear angulation which enabled him to move positively with drive. Well presented, but I preferred the coat and pelt of my winner today.

An active and game grizzle dog, who would certainly be capable of following a horse. He was beautifully balanced and presented in a super jacket and pelt. He had a lovely otter like head, moderately broad with very little stop, dark eyes with a keen expression, small neat ears and a short, strong muzzle. A good reach of neck flowed into a well laid shoulder. He was easily spanned, with ribs that were carried well back, a strong loin and racy hindquarters. He was presented in fit condition, with good angulation and bone. He moved positively and straight, maintaining his topline on the move. Pleased to award him the RCC and watch him receiving the same award at the partnership breed club show.

A grizzle dog of lovely size and proportion. He had a pleasing head with a flat skull, dark eyes, small neat ears and a broad, strong muzzle. A good reach of neck flowed into a level topline, strong loin and well set tail. Easily spanned, he had a good length of rib and was presented in fit condition. He was shown in a harsh double coat with a thick pelt. Active and game, he moved out straight with drive and purpose

This blue and tan dog was beautifully presented in a super jacket with a thick, loose pelt. He stood out for breed type and never stopped showing. He had a masculine otter like head with a keen expression, small, neat ears, short, strong muzzle with a correct scissor bite and large teeth. A good reach of neck flowed into a well laid shoulder and level topline which he maintained on the move. His carrot like tail was well set and carried correctly. He was narrow, with ribs that extended well back, a correct amount of bone and small, neat feet. Good rear angulation allowed him to move straight with purpose and drive. Active and game, he appeared ready to do a day’s work, and this help to confirm him as my winner today. I was pleased to award him the DCC, and see him repeat this result at the partnership breed club show. He was my BOB, and I was delighted to hear that he had been shortlisted in the group.

It was a pleasure to go over this super grizzle dog, who was beautifully balanced and proportioned. A real showman, he was very attentive to his handler. He had an otter like head, dark eye and short, strong muzzle. A good reach of neck flowed into a lovely layback of shoulder, narrow body which was ribbed well back and strong loin. His tail was moderately short and well set, although I preferred the tail carriage of my winner at times. He was well angulated and in fit condition, although could not quite match the movement of my winner today. Well presented in a correct double coat and thick pelt.

A balanced grizzle and tan dog, who was a lovely size and presented in a harsh double jacket with a thick loose pelt. He had a masculine head with dark eyes, small neat ears and a short, strong muzzle. He was easily spanned, with a good length of rib and well set tail. He had a correct amount of bone, small neat feet and well angulated hindquarters. He moved out positively.

This 8 month old dark grizzle puppy had a lovely expression, with dark eyes, a strong muzzle and large teeth. He had a good reach of neck, and was narrow throughout, with his ribs carried well back. His movement was rather loose, but as he matures there is time for this to tighten up. I will follow his development with interest.

A feminine grizzle bitch, with a dark eye, small neat ear and short, strong muzzle. She had a good length of neck, which flowed into a level topline with a strong loin and well set tail. She moved positively and was presented in a correct double coat. She stood out for her overall moderation and balance, although my first two borders in this class could change places on another day.

A grizzle puppy, just rising 12 months of age. She had an attractive, feminine head, dark eye with keen expression, small, neat ear and correct scissor bite. Easily spanned, she was narrow with moderate length and ribs which extended well back. Her loin was strong and her tail well set and carried correctly. She moved well with a good length of stride.

This 7 y o grizzle bitch was presented in super condition with a harsh double coat and thick pelt. She had a very attractive otter like head, with dark eyes, small, neat ears and a short, strong muzzle. A good reach of neck flowed into a level topline, strong loin and well set tail. She moved out soundly with purpose and drive. Very attentive to her handler, she showed beautifully to take this class. Unfortunately, by the final challenge, she was feeling the effect of two shows in one day, and lacked the presence that she showed earlier.

This quality veteran, who will be 10 years old later this year, was a real credit to her owner and thoroughly enjoyed her day. She had a feminine head with a dark eye and keen expression, small, neat ear and short, strong muzzle. She presented a balanced picture, with a lovely reach of neck flowing into a straight front and well laid back shoulder. She had a level topline, strong loin and well set tail which was carried gaily on the move. She was shown in a lovely harsh coat with a thick pelt. She moved out positively with drive, but I just preferred the hind movement of my winner.

A promising 7 month old blue and tan puppy, of lovely size and type. She had a feminine head with dark eye and keen expression. Her good reach of neck flowed into a level topline and well set tail which she carried correctly. She had a straight front, small neat feet and a good length of rib. Correct rear angulation enabled her to move positively with drive. She was shown in a double jacket with thick pelt. I will follow her progress with interest as she matures.

An 8 month old grizzle puppy, with an appealing head, dark eye and well placed ears. I would have preferred a little less stop, but she had a short, strong muzzle and correct bite. Her front was straight, with good bone and lovely small, neat feet. Easily spanned, her rib extended well back, with a strong loin and well set tail, carried gaily. She was shown in a correct double coat with a thick pelt.

This 12 month old grizzle and tan puppy had a beautiful head and expression. She had dark eyes, small, neat ears and a short, strong muzzle with correct scissor bite. Her good reach of neck flowed into a straight front with correct bone and small, neat feet. Easily spanned, she had a level topline, with moderate length to her body and ribs that extended well back. Her loin was strong, quarters racy and carrot like tail well set. She was presented in an excellent coat with thick pelt and moved out positively with drive.

2nd in SBB

This lovely grizzle and tan bitch was on top of her game and stood out for unexaggerated breed quality. She had a feminine head with keen expression, small, neat ears and short, strong muzzle. Her neck flowed into a straight front, with correct bone and small, neat feet. Narrow throughout, she was well angulated front and rear. She had a level topline, strong loin and well set carrot like tail, which she carried gaily. She was presented in a short, tight jacket with a thick, loose pelt. She moved straight with a good length of stride, and was very attentive to her handler, never stopping showing. I was pleased to award her the BCC, and understand that she will now gain her title. It is thoroughly well deserved. She was also my BJ, and I was delighted hear that she had been awarded TJG 1.

A grizzle bitch that had a feminine head with dark eye, neat ears and a short, strong muzzle. She had a lovely reach of neck that flowed into a level topline and well set tail. Narrow throughout, with moderate length, her ribs extended well back and she was well angled front and rear. Her coat and pelt were good, but could not quite match the quality of my winner today. She showed well and moved out positively.

This well constructed grizzle bitch caught my eye as she came into the ring. Active and game, she looked keen and ready for a day’s work. Her harsh double coat and thick pelt could give the impression of her being heavier than she was. However, this wasn’t the case and she was a pleasure to go over. She had a strong, otter like head, dark eye, small, neat ears and a short, strong muzzle. Her reach of neck flowed into a good layback of shoulder, level topline and well set tail, carried gaily. Correct angulation front and rear, enabled her to move out positively with plenty of drive. I was pleased to award her the RBCC.

A slightly lighter framed grizzle bitch, full of quality and well constructed. Her well proportioned head was feminine with a keen expression, neat ears and a strong muzzle with correct scissor bite. Narrow throughout, she maintained a level topline standing and on the move. Her loin was strong and her tail well set. She had enough bone and small, neat feet. Her correctly angulated front and rear, ensured that she could move well with drive. Shown with a correct double coat, just coming into its best.

This grizzle bitch stood out for balance and type in another large, quality class. She had a well proportioned otter like head with a dark eye, keen expression and correct scissor bite. Her lovely reach of neck flowed into a good layback of shoulder and narrow body of moderate length. She had a level topline, well ribbed back with a strong loin, racy quarters and a well set tail. Correct angulation front and rear, enabled her to move out positively with a good reach of stride. She had a correct amount of bone with straight forelimbs and small neat feet. She was presented in a short, tight double jacket, with thick pelt.

Full of character, this grizzle and tan bitch had a feminine head and dark eyes with a mischievous expression. I would have preferred a little less stop, but appreciated her small v – shaped ears, short, strong muzzle and large teeth. Narrow throughout, her ribs extended well back, her loin was strong and her tail well set and carried gaily. Well angled front and rear, she had straight forelimbs and the neatest of feet. She moved out positively and was shown in a harsh double coat with loose, thick pelt.

This quality blue and tan bitch had great ring presence. Very much a showgirl, she was very attentive to her handler and presented an elegant balanced picture, stacked and on the move. She had a feminine head, with a lovely expression, dark eye and short, strong muzzle. Everything flowed from her reach of neck, onto her narrow bodylines, excellent topline and well set tail. Her rib extended well back , she had straight forelimbs and was another who stood on the neatest of feet. She was well presented in a harsh double coat with thick pelt. She moved out well to head this class, but was not quite so positive in the challenge, possibly influenced by the two shows being held in one day.

Full of character and breed type, this quality grizzle bitch was unlucky to meet my winner today. She had a beautiful, otter like head, dark eye with keen expression, small v – shaped ears and a short, strong muzzle. Her reach of neck flowed into a good layback of shoulder, super topline and well set carrot like tail which she carried gaily. Built on narrow lines, her ribs extended well back, she was correctly angulated front and rear and moved out well with a good reach of stride. Shown in a correct double coat which could not quite match that of my winner today.

A feminine grizzle bitch, very attentive to her handler who showed with great presence. Full of quality, she had a beautiful feminine head, moderately broad skull, dark eyes, well placed ears and a short, strong muzzle. A good reach of neck flowed into a narrow body of moderate length, strong loin and well set tail which she carried gaily on the move. She had a good layback of shoulder and was easily spanned with a straight front and lovely small, neat feet. Presenting a balanced picture, she was shown in a harsh double coat with a loose, thick pelt. She moved out positively with a good length of stride, although in the challenge I preferred the hind movement of my principal winners.

A quality grizzle bitch, well constructed and balanced, who was full of character. She had a feminine head with lovely expression, well placed ears and a short, strong muzzle. Her reach of neck flowed into a good layback of shoulder. She was built on narrow lines, although I preferred the body length of my winner. She was easily spanned with a strong loin and well set tail which she carried gaily. Correctly angulated front and rear, she had straight forelimbs and neat feet. She was presented in a double coat and thick pelt which was just coming into its best. She moved with drive, a good reach of stride and clearly enjoying being with her handler.

This quality grizzle bitch had a feminine head, fairly broad in skull, with dark eyes and a lovely expression. Her ears were small and v – shaped and her muzzle short, although I would have preferred more strength here. Balanced in her construction, her reach of neck flowed into a good layback of shoulder, straight forelegs and small, neat feet. Built on narrow lines and moderate in length, her ribs extended well back, her loin was strong and her tail well set. She had good angulation front and rear, and moved soundly with a good length of stride. She was presented in a short, tight jacket with a thick, loose pelt. Very attentive to her handler, she showed herself well to take this class, as well as standing 3rd in PGB.

A balanced blue and tan puppy, rising 12 months of age, of a lovely size. She had a feminine head with dark eyes, keen expression and well placed ears. Moderately broad in skull, she had a shallow stop and short, strong muzzle with a correct scissor bite. Her good reach of neck flowed into a narrow body, well ribbed back, with level topline and well set tail. I preferred the rear angulation of my winner, although she moved out positively with a good length of stride. She was presented in a good double coat with a loose, thick pelt.