First Place in Limit - Bitch, Judge: Mr David Hunt (Ottaswell)
My thanks to the committee of Windsor Championship Dog for their invitation to judge at this show which is so efficiently organised and well run. Thanks also to my stewards Elaine Waddingham and Lynn Crane for their help and assistance in keeping the ring running smoothly at all times. My appreciation also to the exhibitors for their entries .
As usual at Windsor the ring was large in/out with lots of space for dogs to move freely and a fairly flat surface enabling movement to be assessed, without being forced to stop/start when moving the whole class. In general the dogs were in good condition and I found no dogs that were not entire. Although teeth were generally good, apart from a few misaligned, they varied greatly from very small to huge in size. Disappointed to see a few light eyes creeping in.
Coats varied as always with many shown in soft undercoat but lacking topcoat, but worryingly I found several with a decent topcoat but very little undercoat. Movement particularly at the front end continues to be of concern, whilst a puppy can improve and tighten in front as it matures, moving wide or high stepping in an older exhibit is difficult to change,
Generally the standard of the bitches was better than that of the dogs.
This bitch has improved since I last judged her. Of a rangier type she is narrow all through. Her head has a scissor bite of large teeth in a strong jaw with a nice dark eye. With a straight front she is well balanced when viewed from the side, with good reach of neck flowing into shoulders that are well placed. Lovely flat ribs, decent length of loin through to well defined muscular thighs and well set tail. Carrying a thick coat and pelt she moves true with a long easy stride that could follow a horse all day. Considered for higher honours.