Second Place in Junior, Judge: Mrs C E Sansom (Tarkaswell)
I would like to thank the secretary and committee of Leicester City Canine Society for the invitation to judge at their open show. My stewards Clare Robinson – Cox and Kaine Davis were very efficient and kept the ring running smoothly.Thank you to the exhibitors for giving me a lovely entry and for accepting my decisions in a sporting manner.
My interpretation of the breed standard was always foremost in my mind. The puppy class particularly gave me difficult decisions, with some quality youngsters who could change places in the future. I will watch the development of them all with interest.
This 13 month old grizzle and tan dog had a masculine head with a dark eye, keen expression and correct bite. He had a good reach of neck, which flowed into a level top line with a well set tail. Correct angulation enabled him to move out positively, although he was not quite as straight as my winner.