First Place in Open, Judge: Mrs Jill Stevens (Cobstoneway)
Thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge, and for their warm hospitality, and also to my ring steward who kept things running smoothly. Thank you to all of the exhibitors who gave me such a wonderful entry of well turned out, quality dogs, which I felt privileged to go over.
6 year old grizzle and tan bitch, enjoying her day out and looking like she would do a day’s work. So well balanced, and moving so effortlessly and accurately. Narrow throughout, good for size, spanned easily and came to hand well. Well muscled. Lovely otter head with strong muzzle, good bite and keen expression. Correct double coat with thick, pliable pelt. Good in shoulder, upper arm and rib. Straight front and neat feet. Good topline held well on the move, with carrotty tail well set on. Pleased to award her BOB and delighted to hear that she went RBIS.