"I am cautious about making general comments, but I think the number of dogs entered make some conclusion relevant in this instance.The breed standard is not always helpful and indication of correct proportions is lacking. However, in my view, many dogs and bitches were far too long in back (or too short in leg). The breed cannot afford weakness here. They are a big dog but some really were too heavy (and heavy boned) for their size. Many ears were too large and stops far too steep. All that said movement was generally good, although there was some shoulder weakness in some dogs. My thanks to my excellent stewards."