First Place in Minor Puppy - Bitch, 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.
Promising, soundly made puppy of nice shape and size with harsh grizzle coat and thick pelt. Good in outline with attractive head type, a reach of neck into soundly constructed forehand balanced with an angulated hindquarter standing on good legs, bone and tight feet. A good topline and underline with a length of rib. Covered the ground with ease in profile and tracked very true.