"Not a large entry but there were some top quality dogs present. On such a lovely day it would have been nice to judge outside, though I appreciate the reasons for the show to be in the permanent buildings. Some of the dogs seemed to be feeling the heat indoors, lucky were the ones who had shed their coats!

I found mouths were generally good all round, a few dogs could have slightly tighter eye rims but nothing to the extent of causing concern. I was pleased to find that ears seem to be getting back to an acceptable length, dare we hope that we are getting away from the low set 'spaniel' ears that seemed to be the norm over the last few years? Some exhibits that I know can move better showed rather uncoordinated or sloppy movement today - and it's on the day that counts."