"Type was somewhat varied which made for uneven line-ups in some cases. Coats were very much of mixed quality (and quantity!), hardly surprising in view of the peculiar weather we have been experiencing. There were no excessively loose eyes and mouths in the main were good, however I was surprised to see a couple of mouths with tiny well spaced out teeth, hope that this is not creeping back into the breed again. Poor front angulation is still the main fault and if allied to an over angulated rear, can result in some very untypical movement.

The lower classes in both sexes produced some very promising youngsters, the bitch entry on the whole was excellent with some very close decisions. In comparison limit and open dog were difficult to judge, some entrants were not at their best, lacking that bit of sparkle and zest for some reason."