"I was a replacement judge for Ron Menaker. I'm sure we all wish him a speedy recovery from his ear problems. My thanks to all exhibitors for their patience whilst I judged my first breed, and my super efficient stewards for keeping the ring running so smoothly. As a result of following the GSD there was a nice big ring, which allowed the dogs to show off their movement, with a shape area whilst waiting to be gone over.

Temperaments as ever were super. I had more incorrect mouths than I can recall previously, not just the odd tooth out of line, some slightly undershot. I think forward shoulders are the biggest problem in the breed, and whilst many excelled in profile gait I had to be rather forgiving of out and back movement. Some rather open coats. Most were really well presented, as you expect in Newfs."