First Place in Puppy - Bitch, Judge: Ms Tina Jones (Otterholme)
Many thanks to the society for the invitation to step in as replacement judge at this well run and friendly show. Special thanks to the exhibitors for accepting my decisions on the day with such sporting grace. Unfortunately the show did clash with a local Breed club open show, but it was still a pleasing entry with only a few absentees. I was pleased to find overall some nice pleasing heads and the majority of exhibits in double coats, although for an earth dog some I felt could benefit with more undercoat. I am always mindful to judge fit for function, and found some exhibits too deep in chest, making spanning somewhat difficult.
mature looking blue and tan, for me she presented a balanced and a picture of a femininity, everything balanced and not overdone. She has the correct amount of bone, having the required narrowness throughout whilst not losing any substance. It is hard to look past her head, which is strong, yet feminine, with the most melting dark eyes giving such keen expression, she has a lovely reach of neck into nice clean shoulder, excellent length of body, sound movement, and in excellent coat she didn’t put a foot wrong. BP & BOB