Second Place in Open - Dog, Judge: Mr David G Winsley (Davmar)
My thanks to the exhibitors for their quality entry, also to my two efficient stewards.
I would like to mention that due to the noisy ring next to our during the first three bitch classes, some youngster were upset and didn’t show to their best advantage, hopefully they will have gotten over it. Movement generally was good in the majority of dogs. Feet need more attention, some certainly don’t comply with the breed standard and certainly would affect them if they had to go long distances. Some just needed a little judicious trimming.
One I have previously awarded a RCC too. I still like this dog very much, like his masculine head & keen expression. Good in neck & shoulder, straight front, good body. Strongly made hindquarters with a very good turn of stifle. Moves with drive & so sound both ways. Shows non stop for his handler, coat not in top condition today.