First Place in Open - Dog, Judge: Anna Duxbury (Ridgebow)
I would very much like to thank the officers and committee for offering me my first club show in this lovely light, large hall. The hospitality was wonderful! Thanks also to the efficient ring stewards and most of all to all the exhibitors for their wonderful entry and allowing me the privilege of going over their dogs. Sincere thanks for the sporting manner in which my decisions were accepted. Temperaments on the day were excellent, coats were very varied – some good dogs were penalised for not having double coat. No mouths were undershot and all male dogs were entire.
Attractive grizzle dog, fit and well muscled but still spannable. Super ottery head with a keen expression. Large teeth. Good layback of shoulder with straight forelegs and neat well padded feet. Good length of rib into strong short loin leading to well angled rear with well-let down hocks. Excellent pelt and coarse thick jacket. Moved soundly and with drive, the best mover in this class. Pleased to award him Best Dog.