First Place in Yearling - Dog, Judge: Mr. Frank Nicholls (Halcus)
Many thanks to everyone for an excellent entry, both in numbers and quality. While there were many well made exhibits it became a frustrating experience at times trying to find those with a decent coat, many having presumably been stripped out following Crufts in preparation for the season ahead, after all they can’t be in coat all of the time! Front movement again was a problem, not so much due to under reaching or circus pony, high stepping, but pinning and knitting. Heads were a mixed bag, one or two with excessive stops and rounded skulls but none excessively broad. There were some “snipey” muzzles present.
Lovely masculine head, excellent reach of neck into clean shoulders, narrow front, tight feet, correct length of back, well shaped ribs, strong loin, beautifully angulated at the back. Excellent double blue and tan coat, thick loose pelt, strode out easily yet purposefully, looked as if he could go all day. Well worth the Dog CC.