"It was a pleasure to be invited to judge bitches at this Club Open Show. An interesting entry to sort out as type was quite mixed. However, when I had my unbeaten bitch line up before me I was pleased with them for breed balance and movement, two very important things in my judging, although a couple were too immature to go further on the day and one a little too heavy. It was a pity that the slippy floor did not help the dogs and I hope matting will be available at future shows, as I am told is the usual case.
A pleasure to judge with specialist Mrs. Lyall from Scotland and although we agreed very amicably to disagree for the top award we saw dogs very much in the same way.
Best in Show was the bitch Hanningfield Blue Moon at Paradeso, Reserve Best in Show the dog Mayoss You Two, Best Puppy in Show the bitch Chateaunewf Blue Heaven, Best Veteran in Show the dog Stelamah Fire Onyx at Bridgestone.
Many thanks to my stewards and the committee for a very enjoyable day with this lovely breed. I quite appreciate how they inspire your devotion."