First Place in Yearling - Dog, Judge: Miss Sarah Dandy (Dandale)
I was pleased with the quality of both my dog and bitch line ups, all were worthy winners with several most promising youngsters in both puppy and junior classes. I do like to watch movement in profile not only does it give a good indication of conformation but also the ability to follow a horse efficiently, so essential to the fitness for purpose of this working breed. I noted a lack of angulation front and back in many which restricts reach and drive. Untidy feet with unclipped nails do somewhat spoil the overall picture when an exhibit is standing on the table and can be easily fixed. Temperaments were uniformly sound which is of great importance and I thought the dogs (and exhibitors) coped really well in the extremely hot temperatures today.
Classy well put together youngster with an attractive otter head with pleasing expression and short, strong muzzle. Reach of neck into correct topline with well set on carroty tail, super underline with length of body, ribs well back and strong loin. Good in outline with balanced well angulated quarters. Liked his moderation, with nice bone. Best mover in this class, striding out well in profile with drive. Good grizzle jacket and pelt.