Second Place in Puppy - Bitch, 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.
Another very nice puppy with a beautiful head and expression. Excellent coat, harsh and double. Lovely straight front. Moved very well with drive from her lovely rear angulation. These two pups could swap places as they are both incredibly good examples of the breed. This bitch is very polished and has everything going for her. She should have a bright future.