First Place in Minor Puppy - 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.
Very nice type in an excellent coat, good texture with a lovely thick pliable pelt. Very attractive head and expression, masculine but not overdone. Lovely, correctly shaped dark eye, correct jaw, strong white teeth. Good straight front, tight feet, thick pads. Moved very well with drive and purpose. Very nice outline when stood. Lovely carroty tail. Held his topline on the move.