"I would like to thank the Crufts committee for the invitation. I felt it was a real honour to be judging this wonderful breed at such a prestigious event. Also my great stewards, Susie and Gary who did a fantastic job keeping everything flowing. I felt the atmosphere was excellent and thank the exhibitors for their entries and the sporting way they all accepted their placings. All except one who left their VHC card on my table. Naughty!!! Remember, you always take the best dog home.

The quality of the breed is going from strength to strength, but a few exhibits were a little overweight and I know with the weather we had had its not always easy to keep them in tip top condition, but come on Newfs like water, so there’s no excuse. Most were in hard condition and presentation was excellent, very sound and temperaments were as they should be - brilliant."