"It was a great pleasure for me to judge the Championship Show for the Northern Newfoundland Club the good entry of 89 dogs. Secretary Steve Hietschold and his team had everything running smoothly and I was assisted by a team of hard-working energetic stewards Rose and John Evans and Stella Baxter. Whenever I judge the breed it is clear how much the exhibitors love their breed, in their affection for their dogs and their characters … they are not just commodities for winning … and the applause for all the winners is further testament to this. So too is the Welfare branch of the club which funds rescue dogs and how wonderful to see the parade of rescued Newfies in the lunch break. Well done indeed!

I thought that some exhibits carried too much weight which detracted from their outline and balance and there were a few short ribcages giving long couplings and often resulted in a weak topline. A couple of tails carried with a bend in them which detracts from the picture. However, typing up my notes I realised what depth of quality there was in the bitch classes which resulted in close decisions a very good challenge. I am sure the bitçhes who featured there will have good futures ahead."