First Place in Puppy - Bitch, Judge: Mrs Jill Stevens (Cobstoneway)
I would like to thank the committee for giving me the honour of judging at this lovely show, and for the warm welcome and hospitality shown on the day. Special thanks go to the Show Secretary Kathy Wilkinson, my two efficient stewards Liz Barrett and Judy Carr, and Carol Mackenzie for a lovely lunch. Most of all I would like to say a very big thank you to all the exhibitors for giving me such a lovely entry, and for allowing me the privilege of going over their dogs. The depth of quality in some classes, particularly the bitches, meant that I truly wished for more top places to give out. However, I was very pleased with my main winners, who all looked as though they could manage a day’s work. Most exhibits were in hard, fit condition and well turned out. All dogs were entire, I found just a couple of kinked tails, and, understandably, there were a few missing/misplaced teeth in the veteran class. Coats were at various stages, as to be expected, and this had to affect a few places as it is not only a necessity on a working terrier, but completes the picture. I was pleased to have some very promising puppies, and at the other end of the scale a wonderful class of veterans.
Beautiful, eye-catching grizzle and tan bitch of nearly 12 months, so much more mature and self-assured in the ring. You had to feel under a thick, harsh full coat to appreciate how well made she is, with a thick, pliable pelt and good undercoat. She has a lovely ottery head with a broad muzzle, strong jaw and correct bite, and typical expression. Her shoulders are well laid back and she has a lovely level topline and short, carrot shaped tail well set on. Her front is straight and she has plenty of bone, and stands on neat cat like feet with thick pads. Her good angulation fore and aft enable her to move effortlessly around the ring with confidence. Pleased to award her Best Puppy Bitch and Best Puppy In Show.