Boston & District Canine Society Championship Show
9th January 2009
Judge : Mr Richard Morris
Breed : Labrador Retriever
1st Open Dog (7 entries)
Neal's Ludalor Lunar Eclipse Over Amberstope , there is a lot to admire about this dog,not a particularly big black but balanced when standing, broad skull with defined stop & a lovely expression, well shaped ears carried up & hanging close, though I would prefer a little less cheek, his bone is superbly strong, straight & well rounded, strong pasterns & fantastic firm, rounded& well padded feet, front is wide & straight, deep chested with excellent barrel ribcage, level firm topline with a super strong loin, width combined, he does carry a slightly longer topcoat than most but underneath is dense & complete undercoat & the texture is correct, thick otter tail, well proportioned which he carries acceptably but the slight flag does detract from the picture when he is on the move, moves soundly but I would prefer more extension in front & more reach & drive behind, an impressive dog who excelled on the day for substance relative to his size & muscular developed hindquarters with deep second thigh.