First Place in Open - Bitch, Judge: Mr Eddie Houston
My thanks to the Society for inviting me, to my stewards Dave and Pat who kept things moving and most especially to all the exhibitors for entering and allowing me the privilege of going over their dogs.
I was very pleased with my main winners and there was a lot of quality in the puppy classes which should augur well for the future. Temperaments were excellent, all males were entire and there were no serious mouth faults.
On the minus side there were quite a number of animals of both sexes which were up to size and front movement is a real problem throughout the age range. A few dogs were carrying too much weight and a couple could have done with carrying a bit more. There were a number of dogs lacking in muscle-ours is a working breed and an unfit dog would not be able to fulfill the job of a working terrier.
The first three are all lovely examples of the breed and could easily change places on another day.
Beautiful bitch.Fits the standard well.Correct size,feminine head with strength to muzzle.Good shoulder,narrow front,catlike feet.Well ribbed back,muscular hindquarters and a proper “carrot” tail.Dense blue coat with plenty of ticking overlying thick pelt.Moved with real drive from the rear and looked as if she could have gone all day.Bitch CC and Best Of Breed.