Thank you to the Committee for inviting me to judge at this well run show in such perfect conditions. Large spacious rings and a relaxed atmosphere prevailed despite difficult weather conditions on previous days. Also thank you to my able steward who kept the ring running smoothly and quickly. I would also like to thank the exhibitors who entered under me today and was pleased to say all dogs were presented in good condition and appeared fit and healthy. 

PD (2) 1 Protheroe's Royalmaple Fiddle Sticks. Raw but promising, not as settled as second today but preferred his topline, well proportioned head and adequate length of neck, has a good shoulder and uses his front well when moving, rib developing well for age and strong in loin, has good feet. In good coat and tail well set on and carried. 2 Robertson's Ayseebee Look Who's Talking To Ravenwood. Another nice youngster who moved out well fore and aft, unfortunately tending to drop his top line when on stack, good eye and ear set, correct neck and in good body, rump broad and strong with well set tail. 

JD (1) 1 Davies' Cyndarhian Don't Push It At Davdax. Lovely head shape with good eye and expression, correct body proportions, forechest still developing, has good feet and moved out well fore and aft, tail well set, good length and carriage, lovely coat and in excellent hard condition. 

PGD (1) 1 Phillip's Stargang High Hopes Of Robinswood. Head of good shape and well set eye, ears set high and of correct size, has good rib and correct in loin, nice feet, good hind action but would like more reach in front, tail well set and carried correctly, good coat and well presented. 

LD (2, 1) 1 Rudkin's Dynastydax Secret Agent. 2 yr old  of nice size and well proportioned, has a balanced skull to fore face, strong jaw, well set ears, moderate length of body and well set quarters, moved steadily with ease, good tail set. 

OD (2) 1 & BD, Smith & Connor's Ch Bronia Gregorio JW ShCM. At over 7 years of age still has a most pleasing outline, not exaggerated in any way and can move with plenty reach in front and drives well behind, lovely shaped head, correct in eye and ear, strong jaw. Tends to stand a little close behind on stack but this was not evident when he moved, in excellent condition and gleaming coat condition, good tail and has the correct feet. 2 & RBD, Protheroe's Ch Royalmaple Anky Panky. Another quality male, liked his head and has a good front, would like a little more neck to enhance his profile, good strong quarters and correct tail set. 

Sp Beginners D/B (6, 1) 1 Bullis' Goodtry Ruby Tuesday At Amaffrey. Well balanced b with a nice easy flow on the move, unfortunately in later class when moved again became sluggish. She has a strong jaw and well set ears, good neck and shoulder, correct feet, in good body and strong in loin. 2 Harwood's Paradigm Dark Star. Slightly more rangy than first, lovely expression and good jaw line, holds her topline well, strong driving action, well set tail, in lovely coat and firm condition. 3 Chapman-Reith's Hayvenhund Along Came Polly. 

PB (13, 3) 1 & BP, Rudkin's Keydax Layla For Dynastydax. Lovely outline on this young b, which all comes together when she moves, excellent reach and strong driving action, most lovely head shape and good eye and expression, well set ears of good size, body correct for her young age, lovely rump shape and strong well set hocks, tail well set and of good length and carriage. 2 Reed's Deercroft Daybreak. Liked this young b a lot. Has a good head and strong in jaw, good length of neck and lovely shoulder placement, rib correct and strong firm loin, very strong well set quarters, good length of tail well set and carried correctly, scores for correct feet, moved well fore and aft, just a little more sedate than first today. 3 Rollinson's Diamonddax Sassy Satine. 

JB (3, 2) 1 & RBB, Protheroe's Picollo Teckel Never Say Never At Royalmaple. Loved the outline of her stood and did not disappoint on the move, has a good shoulder and upper arm, in lovely body condition, strong quarters. Reaches out well in front and strong driving action, tail well set and carried correctly, good feet. 

PGB (8) 1 Robertson's Ravenswood Simply Exquisite. Liked her in profile and is well balanced in body, was more settled the move than those placed behind her today. She has a well balanced skull and fore face, enough neck and good topline, correct in loin and well set rear, moved out well with ease to take class. 2 Protheroe's Royalmaple Daphne Blake. Another of nice shape and balanced, just felt she was not settled when moving today. Scores in head and nice expressive eyes, good neck and front, in good body and has well set hocks, tail of good set and length, lovely coat and well conditioned. 3 Mills' Oniasid Pussy Galore. LB (8, 1) 1 Rudkin's Dynastydax Periwinkle JW. Stood out in this class for her clean outline and lovely free action on the move, strong drive from the rear, has nice head and good jaw, good neck and correct in front, good topline and clean in underline, strong in loin, well set quarters and has good feet. 2 Stokes' Webbers Swanson. Nice overall shape and in good body, tending to drop her rear on the stack today. Typical expression and has well set ears, in good body with correct ribbing, firm in loin, good coat and firm fit condition. 3 West's Archidax Betty Boop. 

OB (4, 1) A nice class of three quality bitches, unfortunately third was not relaxed and was a little unsettled today, fully understand bitches can do this to us. 1, BB & BOB, Hunt's Carpaccio Midnight Lace JW. Only young but just loved her outline on the stack. Scores well in head proportions and has the correct length of neck leading to good shoulder and corresponding upper arm, correct feet for digging. In excellent body and hard condition, coat gleaming and presented well. She puts it all together on the move covering the ground with ease, reach front and strong driving quarters which are well set. Pleased to hear later she has recently gained her title and was delighted to later her watch her short listed in the group. 2 Reed's Deercroft Summer Serenade JW. Liked her for size and overall shape. Presents a well balanced picture and moves well with ease. Correct in head shape and has a strong jaw, good topline and well set quarters, well set tail of good length and carried correctly. Lovely coat and hard muscular condition. 3 Ruskin's Dynastydax Tiger Lilly. 

VD/B (1) 1 West's Archidax Bonneville. Over 7 yrs old, this b shows like a junior. Tail never stopped wagging and she moved out well fore and aft. Thoroughly enjoying her time in the ring. Does not look her age and still has a good outline on stack. Liked her shape and good topline, strong rear action and well set tail.