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American bred dog -- #21 was also presented pleasingly
“rustic” and while he was a bit uneasy on the table exam
he relaxed and moved well from the side.
Open dogs -- #25 was 1st and appeared short on leg
standing but upon exam was acceptable. He had the
smoothest most even movement in this class. 2nd to #23
who was slightly short in neck but had good muscle.
Winners Dog – from the 12-18 class #11. He was com-
pact, with harsh coat, short hocks, good balance and
lovely side movement. The head details were correct with
strong occiput and under jaw. The length of neck, promi-
nent prosternum, ribs extending well back into a short,
muscular loin and level topline all combined to give this
dog a super outline. Also Best of Winners.
Reserve Winners dog to #7 from senior puppy class. He
returned to the ring with added confidence, carrying
his topline, head and tail correctly, showing the slightly
higher leg length and compact but longer than tall frame
and covering ground easily.
6-9 bitches – 1st to #10 who was in better condition,
moving more freely than #12 who had a lovely shape and
length to ears but had been enjoying the food bowl a bit
too much and had a soft coat on the day.
9-12 bitches – 1st to #16 (also best puppy) who was com-
pact, balanced and in good muscle with good shoulders.
In my opinion, she was over trimmed. 2nd to #18 with a
strong topline on the move but needs slightly more rear an-
gulation for balance. 3rd to #14 who was very high in the
rear with quite straight rear angulation which affected her
topline. I suspect the latter two girls were in that “funky”
growth stage with unfortunate timing for this show.
12-18 bitch – #20 Nice free movement but had a soft
coat and overly long tail.
Bred By Exhibitor bitches – 1st to #28 (also best BBE)
who had the best outline, strongest side movement in
the class. 2nd #22 who was slightly narrower in front
movement but had a strong topline and loin, standing
and moving.
American Bred bitch – 1st to #30 with pleasing side
movement and a harsh coat
Open Bitch – 1st to #32 with decent side movement and
strong topline but her shoulder could have been better
and her coat harsher.
Conformation
Best of Winners/Winners Dog
M&M Stellar Spotify
Breeders: Donna Moore & Sara Robertson & Wendy Doherty
Owners: Janice Hayes & Donna Moore & Eric Ciceron & Wendy Doherty
Winners Bitch/Best Bred By Exhibitor
Mirepoix’s She’s Got The Hammer
Owners/Breeders: Jan Zigich & Ross Litman