Paignton Championship Show (03-08-2013)

Second Place in Minor Puppy - Bitch, Judge: Mrs B Jackson (Clipstone)

Show Critique:

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.

Placing Critique:

A different type to1, slightly longer in the back. Excellent topline which she held on the move. Nice head and expression. Lovely rear angulation and moved well. Lost out to 1 on coat quality today