Ross' Critique From Bath

3 Stanley and Bibby’s Silkenwood Poldark of Blanik (Larro Team Gaudi x Silkenwood Amelie) 23 month old over medium size medium strong sable male of slightly deep proportions. Good head with alert expression. Normal wither, firm back, the croup is of good length but slightly steep. Strong well angled hindquarters, slightly deep in chest. The upper arm is slightly short and steep. Stood a little close at front, correct at rear. Correct going, a little close coming to. In the gait showed restriction in the forereach with adequate drive.

The ups and downs of showing eh. Though generally her critiques are pretty harsh on all I'm still feeling quite deflated again now. Some points I agree with of course, some I just don't see. Deep proportions? Deep in chest? Close in front and close coming to? Nope I don't agree with any of that! Upper arm short and steep .. yes, Restriction in forereach .. yes always has had! Croup a little steep .. Maybe! One thing is for sure I would not go out of the backyard let alone Bath to give this judge an entry again .. she hasn't even got the colours right on some of the dogs. A sable is black and gold and a lovely coloured pup is pale! Ah well .. moving on.