First Place in Yearling - 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.
Litter sister to my yearling dog winner. Lovely grizzle bitch of pleasing overall type and super outline. Makes a pleasing picture, just could do with a bit more animation, but super in outline, make and shape and well presented in good double coat and condition. Attractive head and expression, good neck, shoulders and front balanced with angulated hindquarters, firm hocks and nice bone. Good topline and underline to match. Moved soundly in profile and tracked quite well just seemed a little lacklustre today. I really liked this bitch, I think the handler could perhaps make more of her.