Sam was engaged in Open Class at the Dog Show of Le Puy-en-Velay. Judge : Mrs Rault.

And he came 2nd Excellent.

The judge, Who had "confirmed" him in Septembre, found him "very nice type; well constructed; pretty head, very expressive; good colour and pigmentation; excellent shoulder and feet; excellent topline; excellent hindquarters; good front; excellent gait - movement."