First Place in Junior - Bitch, Judge: Mr. Frank Nicholls (Halcus)
My thanks go to the exhibitors who provided an excellent entry in spite of the appalling weather conditions in many parts of the country recently, and the almost inevitable problems to be expected on the M6 motorway. Good quality dogs were present in most classes and I was pleased with both line ups for the CC?s. Coats were generally pretty good with just a few taken out for that ?other show?, and one or two soft coats. I found movement again a problem with a good percentage knitting or pinning at the front, and a lack of drive from the rear. The open dog and junior bitch classes were of the highest quality and some excellent exhibits went away cardless.
Excellent class.
Looked the real deal as she paraded around the ring with the others, lovely profile, feminine head, excellent front and shoulders, bone just right, properly shaped rib cage carried well back, excellent rear assembly, harsh blue top coat over good undercoat and pelt, moved true and with plenty of drive, held her back line. We’ve had some real top quality blue bitches in recent years and this one ranks with the best. CC.