"Firstly I would like to thank the Club for their invitation, they made my appointment extremely pleasurable.

On the whole I wasn't too disappointed in my exhibits as I was looking for balance and correct sound movement and as close to the Standard as is possible. There were a few untidy mouths and a few loose eyes but again only a minority. We must remember our presentation, many had matted chests and knots around rear feathering - we have paid to enter so a good bath and brush is essential in my opinion … it is a competition after all."