First Place in Veteran - Bitch, Judge: Mr A Horner (Stineval)
I would like to thank the Darlington society for my invitation .The stewards were on the ball all day so I would like to thank them for making my day an easy one.
I would also like to thank the exhibitors for taking my decisions so sportingly.
However I feel that some exhibits would benefit from a little more food, feeding less does not make them any smaller!
One thing that particularly drew my attention was the dirty teeth in some of the younger exhibits, feet need improving by trimming nails. Nails on some were what a Hawk would be proud of!
Also scissor cuts do not enhance a coat , we are not a trimmed breed we are a breed where hand stripping is paramount.
A very smart 7 and half year old grizzle & tan . Nice head, dark eyes, and good clean teeth for her age. Good ear placement, easily spanned, good harsh coat and shown in good condition, Moved and showed well. Went on to win (RBVIS)