First Place in Open - Dog, Judge: Mr Eddie Houston (Earthwise)
My first appointment at this level. My thanks to the society for inviting me and to my two very efficient stewards, Lorrraine and Barbara, who kept things moving.
I was very pleased with both my line ups and feel that my main winners were excellent examples of the breed. Many dogs were sporting dense, tweedy jackets but, as is always the case, some were lacking in coat and this did influence some of the placings. Mouths were good and only one dog was unspannable. On the downside, size is an issue and some of the minor puppies are already up to size. Front movement could be better in a number of exhibits and a few were carrying too much weight.
My sincere thanks to all those who entered and afforded me the privilege of going over their dogs.
Super class-any of the placed dogs would have been deserving of a CC.
Very impressive,masculine dog,who,at 5 years old,is fully mature and still in his prime.Immaculately presented.Lovely head with punishing bite,well set ears and good expression.Well angulated front and rear,nice bodylength,well set tail.Well off for bone,super pelt and good double coat.Very sound on the move with good drive from the rear.Spannable.CC and BOB