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The Judge’s Corner

Our guest judge this issue is Connie Clark, judge for our 2018 National Specialty

It was an honor and priviledge to be An outstanding dog in beautiful coat and condition, classic headpiece,
selected to judge the 2018 National Spe- long neck with well placed shoulders, firm level topline, strong loin
cialty in Asheville, North Carolina! correct tail set, powerful quarters with steady movement on good
feet and legs. He had exceptional ring presence and was presented to
With a marvelous entry of 79 including 42 perfection.
Specials and quality exhibits in all classes,
made it a most memorable experience. Best of Winners went to the Winners Dog.

Winners Dog came from the Bred-by class, Best of Opposite Sex was awarded to GCH Temora Southern Comfort
Samabel Luv That Augie At Marblearch bred by Carol Arnold and owned by Judy O’Brien. She was beautiful,
bred by Alexa Samarotto and Claudia Coleman and owned by Patricia well-balanced and sound moving, keen expression with small dark
Zupan, Claudia Coleman Alexa Samarotto. At only 14 months, he was eyes, correct neck, front and shoulders, level topline with strong hind-
well balanced with a long arched neck blending into well laid back quarters. Well presented in top coat and condition.
shoulders, level topline, high tail set, long head with a strong muzzle
and keen expression. He was sound coming and going and on the go Select Dog GCH Redsky Come Fly With Me To Ryba Bred by E.
around with a ground covering stride, alert and very self-confident. Strid. Owners Susan Bachman & Teresa Schreeder. A lovely dog with
wonderful balance and proportion, very sound with a long, strong
Reserve Winners Dog from the Open class Temora Blackrange head and muzzle, keen expression, good fitting neck into shoulders,
Welcome To The Dark Side bred by Julie Seaton & Zane Smith. Owner level topline high tail set, strong hindquarters with good legs and feet.
Angel Smith-Tilot. Good balance overall in good condition and coat, Coat in very good condition, well presented and expertly handled.
firm level topline, high tail set, good legs and feet moving with drive
and covering ground. Select Bitch CH Wismiss Redhawk Here Comes The Sun bred by Kerri
Bryan and Carol Sazma. Owner Heather Rife. She was outstanding and
Winners Bitch came from the Open class Shastakin Killara’s Flying very sound, beautiful feminine head and expression, good neck, front
Eureka! Bred by Zoe Van Wyck DeRopp & Esther Krom. Owners Anne, and shoulders, level topline, high twelve o’clock tail set, strong short
Fiona & Moira McGroarty This bitch is so correct, balance and propor- loin, lovely coat and color and very self assured.
tion, feminine, long head with a strong muzzle and keen expression,
level topline and high tail set, good neck into well laid back shoulders, With such a strong line up of Specials, it was nice to be able to recog-
stride covering gait, self confident and handled to perfection by her nize their quality with six Award of Merit placements. And they are:
JR. Handler!
GCHS Blue Moon Boston Pops
Reserve Winners Bitch came from the Bred-by class Ludlu’s Break of Bred by Jeanne Popovits
Dawn bred by June Beckwith & Marsha Gray. Owner June Beckwith. Owned by Jeanne Popovits and Kellie Dahlberg.
Well balanced, feminine head with strong muzzle, small high set ears,
good shoulders, firm level topline, well sprung ribs, good on the move. GCH Temora Rhythm And Blues
Bred by Julie Seaton
One of the most impressive classes was the Veteran Dog Class—7 yrs. Owned by Nancy Tibbett and Doug Tibbett.
and over. Six dogs ranging in age from 7 to 14 years and first in this
class went to CH Ryba’s Call Me Irresponsible bred by L. Nance. CH Ryba’s Call Me Irresponsible
Owners Bachman Schreeder. At 14 years young this dog still possessed Bred by L. Nance
proper breed type, balance and proportion, level topline high tail set, Owned by Bachman and Schreeder.
good layback. Long head, strong muzzle, and good stride.
CH Horrieglen Dare To Dream
The second place dog GCHG Dunham Lake Unanimous Decision Bred by T. J. Fenton
Breeder/owners Theresa, Lydia & Ellie Goiffon the youngster in the Owned by Barbel Post
group, is worthy of mention as he exudes breed type with balance and
proportion, long neck well laid back shoulders, firm and level topline GCH Dreamtime’s Surprise Surprise
and high tail set, long strong head and muzzle, keen expression, free Bred by Marilyn Y Harban.
moving and very self assured. Owned by Marilyn Y Harban

To see these six Veteran dogs in such great form and condition was CH Dunham Lake The Snow
amazing—a testament to the heritage of the Aussie and his owners Bred by Theresa, Ellie and Lydia Goiffon
loving care! Owned by T Goiffon, Luisa Bustamante, Lydia Goiffon and Ellie Goiffon.

The 42 Specials were equally divided with 21 Dog Specials and 21 Again, my sincere appreciation for the opportunity to judge such top
Bitch Specials and my choice for Best of Breed was GCHG Temora Say quality exhibits and I commend your presentation, showmanship
It With Bacon bred by Julie Seaton and owned by Julie Seaton, Jen- and conditioning of these spirited, self confident, small working and
nifer Sousa & Vicki McKee. wonderful Aussies!
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