Second Place in Open - Dog, Judge: Mrs Julie Guvercin
Thank you to all exhibitors for your entries I had a good cross section of dogs to choose from. Some dogs that I have admired in the past were either not in coat or didn’t move well and others that I’ve not noticed before, were ‘found ‘ on the table. We must all remember judging should be on the day and not on what something has won or not won, beforehand. I’m sure the same dogs could be placed differently on another day under me, some that did or didn’t perform affected their placings accordingly.
Some super puppies coming through, with all four of my puppy class winners looking very promising. They gave me some hair splitting decisions.
Grizzle male who lacked depth to his jacket today. Well proportioned head with neat, if a little high set, ear and strong Jaws. He is one of those frustrating dogs that appeals in most places, but can have dour days when he can hide all his qualities. Good body and fit for his job he is sound enough if a little unenthusiastic on the move. Holds a good topljne both standing and on the move on medium boned legs and tight feet, with well muscled, racy quarters and correctly set and carried tail.