"I thoroughly enjoyed my day despite the later than anticipated start. It is always an honour to judge a Breed Club show and I want to thank the Club for inviting me and every exhibitor who entered and accepted my placings in a sportsman like manner. Both my stewards were excellent and kept the proceedings moving along in a timeous manner.

I had some good quality males and a fantastic choice of top-quality bitches which augurs well for the future of the breed. A few placings could easily change in the future, some dogs were definitely tired and disinterested after such a long day which was evident in a lack of enthusiasm on the move.

The Newfoundland based on my interpretation of the Breed Standard should be a well-balanced dog without exaggeration. Today I found a number dogs with excessive rear angulation and several overweight and lacking any muscle tone. On the plus side, mouths and ear set/size have improved since my last judging appointment. The standard of presentation was excellent."