14 Saber Tails Summer 2019
I was so very honored to judge
Puppy and Veteran’s Sweep-
stakes at the 2019 National Spe-
cialty in Kerrville, Texas. This
was the first time (and likely the
last) to be on the other end of
the ‘leash’ and I learned a lot!
I was impressed with the con-
sistently good coats both in the
puppies and veteran classes. I
did not see even one questionable bite throughout the
classes. Nearly all entries demonstrated correct layback
of shoulder and straight fronts. I found more variation
in the ratio of body length to height with the designation
of ‘somewhat longer than tall’ a particularly tough nit
to pick! I would have preferred a bit more leg on some
entries but looked for balance overall particularly when
moving.
National Sweepstakes Judge’s Comments
by Jo Quintenz
In the puppy classes it was challenging to pick the Best
Puppy over the Best of Opposite Sex and both entries
were very worthy and very well presented. In the end
I focused on the ‘petit’ and selected a lovely bitch with
great type and personality over a very worthy puppy dog.
It was lovely to see the conditioning and soundness in
the veteran’s classes. Movement was strong and smooth
reflective of the active hounds they undoubtedly are. It
was in the veteran’s classes that the shortness of leg was
most noticeable but taken in the context of overall bal-
ance the Veteran Bitch and Best Veteran drew attention
to her outstanding type and temperament and won out
over some very nice competition.
I was pleased at the size and quality of the Sweepstakes
entry presented to me. It gives us a look forward into the
future of the breed with a nod to where we have come
from. As we honor our past it is reassuring to note that
the future of the breed appears to be bright!
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Best in Sweepstakes
CH Crepu Visage Aged to Perfection at Stonehouse PCJH CGCU
Breeders: Sandy Bustin & Susannah Cooper
Owners: Beverly & Tony Childs & Sandy Bustin
Best Opposite Sex in Sweepstakes
M&M Stellar Spotify
Breeders: Donna Moore & Sara Robertson & Wendy Doherty
Owners: Janice Hayes & Donna Moore & Eric Ciceron & Wendy Doherty
Best in Veteran Sweepstakes
GCHB Jaren’s Put A Girl in It
Breeder/Owner: Karen S. Prott-Clugston