First Place in Open, Judge: Mrs Elizabeth Barrett (Howthwaite)
I would like to thank York Canine Association for inviting me to judge their 125th anniversary show. Thank you also for the great hospitality and to my efficient ring stewards. I had an excellent entry of quality dogs to go over and would like to thank all of the exhibitors for their entries. Unfortunately with only three mixed sex classes, some very good dogs had to stand down the line, but all of my card winners had the attributes I look for.
Blue and tan bitch, three years old. Feminine head with a nicely shaped dark eye, neat well set ears and a good bite. Very good neck into well laid shoulders and good return of upper arm. Well ribbed back and so easily spanned. Well within the breed standard for weight. Excellent topline and underline. Well set, correctly shaped, short strong tail. Nicely angulated hindquarters without being overdone in any way. Shown in a correct double coat of good colour. Happy and active on the move. A quality bitch, perfectly balanced while free standing. It was a pleasure to award her BOB.