First Place in Post Graduate - 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.
Very nice bitch who is very balanced and eye-catching. Classic head and very attentive feminine expression. Lovely lines and gorgeous straight front. Very nice size. Good harsh double coat. Lovely tail set. The best mover in the class by far. Very pleased to award her her first Res CC at what I later found out was her first champ show!