Midland Counties CS (29-10-2010)

First Place in Junior - Dog, Judge: Phil D Sharp

Show Critique:

A magnificent entry, the highest in the terrier group. Some exhibits did not have a good otter head & appeared too coarse. Movement was also an issue, as it should be the hindquarters that provide the propulsion, with the topline remaining reasonably level as the dog moves. Tails were somewhat better than when I last judged at this level. I was pleased with my final line-up for both dogs & bitches.

Class Critique:

A much better class, with several good dogs in contention, but a number had poor coats.

Placing Critique:

still just a puppy by four days, well balanced throughout with an excellent front, coat was in perfect order & had a good thick pelt, covered the ground with ease, good head, very impressed overall. BP