First Place in Open - Dog, Judge: Mrs B Jackson (Clipstone)
I thoroughly enjoyed judging at Paignton Championship Show. The new venue (well, new to me) was very pleasant and the show was efficiently run by the helpful and friendly committee. I had an excellent entry which contained lots of quality dogs to choose from. Some classes were, however, a real mix of types, again the Fox Terrier type with high ear carriage are appearing, as are those with almost “hound like” ears, far too large and which ruin the head. Ultimately I judged to my interpretation of the Standard. I like a dog to be a real stallion dog and a bitch, his feminine counterpart. I do not like bitchy dogs and masculine bitches. I was incredibly pleased with my winners, neither of which I have judged before and who to my mind are excellent examples of the breed, both home bred too, not bought in.
A difficult class with some difficult but interesting decisions
This one just had the edge over 2 but there was not a lot to split them. I preferred the head and expression of 1. This young man was in excellent coat with an excellent pelt. Great topline which he held on the move, good straight front and tight feet. Lovely shoulders and good ribs. Moved beautifully round the ring. A very worthy champion and delighted to award him the Res Dog CC