First Place in 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 striking blue and tan in the most gorgeous of coats, harsh, to the point of cutting your fingers, double and thick. Lovely pelt too. Very good classic head and expression with lovely broad skull, strong jaw and gorgeous teeth. Lovely straight front, correct shoulders and tight feet which he used beautifully on the move. A dog who can really move. Lovely in rib and good strong loin, easily spanned. Excellent tail and carriage of it. One to watch,delighted to award him BPD.