2025 August Championship Show

Best Veteran DogBest Veteran in Show

“Seven years old presented in excellent condition, good clean head and not overdone. Correct earset and teeth are all good. Straight front with good width, ample depth of chest and good bone. Level top line, good angulation and correct length of tail. Moved out well with a determined drive.”

“Eight years old solid boy with good bone. Coat in good condition. Nice head, clear eyes and good teeth. Nice length of neck on strong shoulders with a deep chest.”

“I have had the pleasure of knowing this boy all his life and at eleven years old he is still loving the ring. He has a beautiful head and expression, his eyes and teeth are good and what you would expect of an eleven year old dog. Good bone throughout and well balanced. He is just starting to go down on his rear pasterns but he still has good muscle tone. This boy has absolutely nothing to prove and is a credit to his owners.”

“An eight month old, well presented boy with dark eyes, well set ears and correct bite. Straight front, bone developing nicely, well angulated and correct tail set. His movement was smooth and purposeful.”

“Lovely dark eyes and good teeth. Head developing nicely. Straight front with good bone. Chest was in keeping with his age and the top line was good. I would have preferred a bit more angulation at the rear. I suspected a slight discomfort in this boy on the move today and mentioned it to his owner but otherwise a nice boy.”

“Coat in good order. Gentle expression with correct shaped eyes. Mouth has a scissor bite and the correct pigmentation for a brown. A solid boy all through and well off for bone. Chest developing nicely, straight front with good width. He is well muscled and has great angulation and power at the rear. Moved well.”

“A good looking boy in great condition. Nice head with dark eyes and free from wrinkles. Correct bite and square muzzle. Strong neck on good shoulders, straight front with ample bone and width and strong wide back kept level at all times. Well angulated and well off for muscle. Correct tail set but carried a bit high on the move. A boy with mischief and character.”

“Presented in excellent condition, dark eyes and correct bite. Good head developing nicely. Strong neck on well laid back shoulders, straight front with good width. Deep chest and a strong wide back kept level at all times. Well off for angulation, strong and muscular at the rear giving him drive on the move.”

Best Special Beginners Dog

“Presented in lovely condition. A little smaller than No.1 but in good proportion. A nice head with a kind expression but I would have preferred a tighter eye. Pleasing wide front and chest, bone was good with a strong back, correct tail set and nice angulation. Moved with ease.”

“Brown male of excellent size brought forward in full coat and excellent condition. Typical male head of good proportions, his eyes are good and of acceptable colour for a brown. Wide chest and front and very well off for bone. Good spring of rib, strong neck down to a wide strong back. Well off for muscle and good angulation. Rear legs straight and parallel from rear view. Moved well especially for a big lad.”

“Solid looking boy, well groomed and in good coat. A pleasing head with the correct ear set. Good teeth, kind eyes of good colour. Solid bone and strong feet. Top line was fine and the rear end was sturdy, again with good angulation. Moved with ease.”

“A boy of good size and stature, presented in lovely condition. Head in proportion to the rest of his profile with good eyes, well set ears and correct bite. Strong neck, with straight front legs and well off for bone. Nice width and depth of chest giving plenty of room for heart and lungs, so important for these working breeds. The back was strong and wide, at the rear his tail was of correct length and set. Super muscle and angulation driving him around the ring.”

“In profile this boy is stunning in every way. Although not the biggest of males he is in proportion in every way. Presented in excellent condition. He has a lovely head, with dark eyes and ears of the correct size and set. Broad chest and good bone. His legs are parallel from the front and rear. Strong back and good rear angulation and power. Sadly today, he was not looking his best on the move as he held his head down and didn’t look like a happy boy today.”

Best Black DogBest Black in ShowBest Dog in Show (CC)Best in Show (BOB)

“I have had the pleasure of having my hands on this dog before, previously in 2022 when he was only two years old. I awarded him the RCC on that ocassion. Now that he is a mature adult he has, as I predicted, become a true champion. There is not much I can say about him that hasn’t already been said. There hasn’t been a dog born that hasn’t got some slight fault, we all know this but his are only very slight compared to his good points. He is very much the showman with his dark eyes and soft expression and as always presented in immaculate condition. Nice wide front, well off for bone, and good spring of rib and solid back. I would have preferred a longer tail but the set is fine. Good angulation and plenty of muscle sent him round the ring with drive. He was my DCC winner and BIS.”

“This is again a boy I have had the pleasure of judging in the past. Again a very nice looking boy, bigger than No.1 and also well presented. A kind facial expression, good teeth and a good square muzzle. Solid throughout, well off for bone and well balanced. He moves with a lovely light spring keeping a good top line. Judging by his muscle he enjoys plenty of off lead exercise.”

“A well presented boy in good condition. Good head, not overdone ears well set and of nice size. Ample bone, legs set well apart on sound feet. Deep chest and well sprung ribs. Strong neck and shoulders and no weakness in his back. The rear is very strong and well angulated. Excellent thigh muscle giving very powerful drive on the move.”

“This boy has a solid, square outline and is turned out in lovely condition. A very pleasing facial expression with dark eyes and good teeth. Large bone mass and sound feet, good width to the front and rear. Deep chest and wide back with plenty of muscle throughout. He just lost out on this occasion to the younger No.1 on the move.”

Best Brown DogBest Brown in ShowReserve Best Dog in Show (RCC)

“This boy caught my eye immediately. A very impressive male, presented immaculately. He is of good size and stature, well balanced and with clean lines. Solid head with good eyes of typical colour for a brown. Strong neck of correct length, broad shoulders on to well boned legs. The width at the front is good as is the rear. Well developed sprung ribs and broad back that holds level at all times. Well built rear leg construction giving him power and drive for an effortless, smooth movement. This boy was very deserving of his RCC and came very close to the top honour today.”

“See 1st in Post Graduate Dog.”

Best White & Black Dog

“A young boy with more to come. He is well balanced with a pleasing head, ears are of nice size and well set. His teeth are fine. He has bone developing nicely, a straight front and good topline, with good angulation at the rear. Turned out in very good condition and moved well.”

“A larger boy than No.1 with good dark eyes and a head of equal proportion to his body. Strong neck and well off for bone. Nice deep chest and level top line, correct tail length and set. Not quite the angulation and movement as No.1.”

Best Special Beginners Dog

“See 2nd in Graduate Dog.”

Best Baby Puppy BitchBest Baby Puppy in Show

“Five months old – A well put together, happy girl. She showed no sign of nervousness and moved out well. Good condition all round.”

Best Veteran BitchBest Brown Bitch

“Seven year old bitch presented in immaculate condition, good teeth and eyes with a soft expression. Straight front with a deep chest and plenty of substance. Still holding a nice, strong level top line. The set of tail is correct as is the length. Nice wide thigh with a look of strength, well off for angulation. Moved well.”

“A very pretty lady in full jacket. Broad head with good eyes and ears set correctly and good bite. Straight front with plenty of bone and tidy feet. Nice deep chest and wide strong back. Put together nicely at the rear and moved out well.”

“A very substantial nine year old girl who has great stature and super bone throughout. She is well balanced and straight both front and rear with chest of ample proportion. Beautifully presented and packed with muscle. Strength and angulation powered her around the ring.”

“Heart melting expression! This young lady has it all to come. Tidy construction all on good feet. Solid back with a gentle slope to set of tail. Moved out with ease.”

“Again a lovely soft feminine face, good bite and eyes. Developing nicely and presented in good order. Again moved out well.”

“Very feminine and well proportioned girl. Head of good shape with correct ear set. Dark eyes and good scissor bite. Straight front all developing nicely. Straight back and good rear. She moved like a dream.”

“A substantial young lady with dark eyes of correct shape and no haw showing. Ears nicely placed on a good head. Wide chest with plenty more to come. A solid girl who moved well.”

“Broad head with nice muzzle and eyes of correct shape. Teeth are error free. Plenty of space at the front with straight legs on sound feet. The rear was strong and powerful giving drive and accuracy on the move.”

“A very happy girl presented in very good order and well off for bone.Nice tight eyes and dentition all correct. She is developing nicely with good angulation and is obviously well exercised which was evident in her movement.”

“See 1st in Junior Bitch.”

“See 2nd in Junior Bitch.”

“See 2nd in Junior Bitch.”

“A well exercised lady with good depth of coat. Head is of nice feminine proportions with a classic eye tone. Well set dentition but would have preferred darker lips and flews. A tidy front with strong bone and chest developing well. Top line is accurate and sure. Moved out with drive as one with her handler.”

“Broad head with well developed occipital bone but retaining a feminine look. Almond shaped dark eyes and correct mouth. Solid bone structure with legs set well apart and cat-like feet. Strong neck of good length on strong shoulders. Level top line. Angulation and muscle at the rear is good. She cruised around the ring with ease.”

“Not as big as No.1 but all in proportion and well presented. Eyes of a light nature as is expected of a brown. Denticulation is clean and correct. I would have preferred a little more bone but nice and straight at the front and rear. She moved really well.”

Reserve Best Bitch in Show (RCC)

“Brought forward in immaculate condition with a full double coat. A firm feminine head of good width. Ears well set and not too large, lovely dark eyes but would have preferred them a little tighter. Super front with plenty of bone, wide deep chest and good spring of rib. Well bent stifle and good angulation. Moved with ease. RBCC winner.”

“This lady has a calm expression, lovely eyes and a correct mouth. She is a solid girl with ample bone. Unfortunately she had left her coat at home today but as I always say “coat does not maketh dog”. Her front is straight and true with plenty of heart and lung capacity in her chest. Straight and wide back with a good set of tail. She is of good size and moves with power and drive.”

Best Black BitchBest Bitch in Show (CC)Reserve Best in Show

“Presented in great condition. A well balanced girl of good size giving a look of power. Head not overdone with tidy earset, dark eyes of the correct shape and dental form is also correct. Good clean front of ample width, good bone throughout. Legs are straight viewed from the front and rear. Strong neck on well laid back shoulders. Wide back with good strength and tail set correctly. There is plenty of power at the rear from wide upper thighs and good angulation. She covered the ground with ease and grace. BCC winner & RBIS.”

“A well balanced girl just not quite as big as No.1. She was brought in with a lush coat, very kind face and lovely eyes. Mouth was all fine. Wide chest with a good depth. Plenty of solid bone, strong, wide back with a gentle slope to the set of tail. Really nice hind quarters with good angulation. She moved out really well.”

“See 2nd in Veteran Bitch.”

Best White & Black BitchBest White & Black in Show

“I like this girl, she has something about her. With a solid black head and white blaze her markings are good and she was presented in good order. She has dark eyes of good shape. Width of chest is adequate for her age and is linear at the front with good feet. Her back is strong and full as is her rear. She is developing nicely and is one to keep an eye on.”

Best Special Beginners BitchBest Special Beginners in Show

“Thirteen month old with a very sweet face, dark eyes of good shape and correct dentition. Pleasing front with plenty more to come. Well off for bone given her age. Straight top line held on the move. Good angulation and moved as one with her handler.”