First Place in Limit - Bitch, Judge: Mr. David Hunt (Ottaswell)
Thanks go to the committee of the Scottish Kennel Club for inviting me to judge for the first time north of the border, Special thanks to my stewards on the day Messrs Goudie & Jackson for organising the ring so efficiently and ensuring everything ran smoothly during my judging. Good stewards are a welcome bonus for any judge. Despite the disappointing weather, thanks also to the exhibitors who attended and for giving me the second highest breed entry of the whole show.
With a large ring and mown grass, I was able to see the dogs move accurately. In general I thought the bitches were stronger than the dogs, but was pleased with all my class winners, and thought my CC winners a credit to the breed. Size was generally good with only a couple being difficult to span. As always coats were at various stages but I was surprised to find 2 very undershot bites in mid range classes.
What a cracker. Set out to impress and she did. This dark grizzle is built on racy lines. An attractive bitch, she has excellent profiles both standing and when moving with such drive. Lovely feminine head with short muzzle, well placed ears and good width across the skull. Super front and shoulder angulation with neat feet and the best of rear angles. Nice body length with flat ribs carried right back. Harshest of tight coats and in super condition. Never stopped showing and unlucky to meet the dog in top form. BITCH CC