"It was a honour and privilege to be asked to judge a breed that is very close to my heart. Everyone made us feel very welcome. I would like to thank everyone associated with the club for their hospitality and the lovely card and gifts received. The committee had obviously work very hard. There was a beautiful cake to celebrate the clubs 40th Anniversary. A big thank you must also go to my stewards who worked so hard to make my job a lot easier, Rose, Ed and Cath. All the exhibitors who entered under me, I felt everyone excepted my decisions professionally and with grace.

A few things I noticed since I was in the breed and I last judged, I personally feel that narrow fronts and gay tails are creeping in. Newfoundlands are built to be a draft dog, well balanced muscular and strong. Temperament was good. There are some lovely dogs out there, which the breed needs going forward."