First Place in Yearling - Bitch, Judge: Mrs Beverley Barber (Alcumlow)
Thank you to all exhibitors who entered their dogs for me to judge. Thank you to Boston Show Society for inviting me to judge and putting on a very well organised event. Running these events is hard work and takes a lot of organising. The breed has changed a lot in the thirty years I have owned and been part of. Heads are very varied and lack strength under the eye so giving a weaker muzzle and too many domed skulls. Good movement is hard to find too many borders just mark time. Coats were varied but it is a difficult time of the year and I am not a fan of the over tidied coat or worrying about perfect presentation but a little attention to detail helps. A lot of long nails and excess hair on the feet, and a lot of long hair left on sides of the head and muzzles. My judging is based on good shape and conformation in accordance with the breed standard and of course good movement that allows the dog to cover the ground with ease. No animal is perfect and we all judge in our own way but I enjoyed today’s challenge.
Very sound bitch with more traditional head shape, strong muzzle, big teeth, flat skull and keen expression. Good length of neck, superbly angulated shoulders, good length to body, narrow throughout. Strong rear end with excellent turn of stifle, well let down to hock, standing on neat padded feet. Pleasing shape and length of tail. Although standing this dog lacked the sparkle of the show dog, when moving she comes into her own and with such sound easy movement she could go all day. Pleased to award her the BCC.