DRIFFIELD CHAMPIONSHIP DOG SHOW

Judges Critiques

Miss E MILLWARD

Judging: Driffield Champion Stakes, Working Group

AV Working/Pastoral Champion Stakes Dog/Bitch (28 Entries) Abs: 13
1st: Akester, Akester & Wiltshire Sh Ch Thwaitlake Buzzman, I noticed this Border Collie male at an open show a few months back before he became a Ch, it was nice to actually get my hands on him and feel the same as I did then. He is well proportion with a masculine head, skull fairly broad, very distinct stop, muzzle tapering to his nose, oval shaped eye with a kind and intelligent expression, scissor bite, ears medium size set well apart, neck of good length slightly arched into well laid shoulders, balanced angulation front and rear, Front legs parallel and pasterns slightly sloping, elbows close to the body, deep chest, well sprung ribs, Body slightly longer than height, tail set on low of moderate length, he moved with a smooth and free stride and minimum lift of feet. 
2nd: Williams & Newton G Can Gr Ch UK Can Am Ch MacDuff's Critical Acclaim, I loved the showmanship of this Portuguese Water Dog male, he dares you to walk past him, he has a large head and skull, well defined stop, black nose, round dark eye of medium size, scissor bite, heart shaped ears set well above eye level, short, straight neck carried high, straight forelegs, upright pasterns, correct body proportions, chest wide and deep, well sprung ribs, short strong loin, well angulated hindquarters, round feet, tail medium set, thick at base and tapering, moved with a light trot, presented to perfection. 
3rd: Betts Ch Pipadene Xtraa Hint Of Chili JW