First Place in Minor Puppy - Dog, Judge: Mr Julien Barney (Romaunt)
A big thank you to the committee for giving me the opportunity to judge at this well run show. A super sporting atmosphere around the ring on a very pleasant sunny autumn afternoon.
My general comments would be about heads and the lack of that typical Otter look with a good skull and a powerful muzzle required to do their job. Front movement in some wasn’t good being tied in front and I wonder how well they would be able to follow a horse for a good days hunting. Plus size seemed to be an issue with some being well up to the limit.
Overall preferred the balance of this one to 2nd. Good ear and expressive eye. Moderate neck into a good straight front with correct bone. Correct depth of brisket, with a good topline and tail carriage on the move. Well made rear construction.