First Place in Open, Judge: Mrs Sandra Girling (Benattivo)
I would like to thank the show committee for offering me this appointment and I was very grateful to both my ring stewards for their help on the day.
This was a lovely show to come back too after such a long time away from the show ring. The weather today got very warm in the ring for some exhibits. I would like to have seen a couple of exhibits which were without coat on another day as I feel this is an important aspect when I judge the breed. All dentition was correct and was shown by the handler, all males had two testicles.
The level of quality throughout the entry was in my opinion outstanding. Which in some classes having only one first prize was not enough! Many of the exhibits today I believe will have bright futures ahead of them.
A very handsome 3 year old grizzle & tan male that was shown in very good order with lots of breed type. He’s a very nice dog to get your hands on from his lovely lay of shoulder into a good shape rib and correct hind quarters. Another exhibit with a very good rib and narrow body lines, good top line maintained standing and on the move. He has a good stride that covered the ground well. His overall balance and good construction secured him the class win and RBOB.