First Place in Open - 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.
Wow! I’ve never judged this bitch before but my goodness she completely stole the show here and made my day. She is stunning. She walked into the ring and owned it. She wasn’t going to let anyone take that win from her, such determination from one such pretty, sweet and feminine young lady! Beautiful in head, everything just right, nothing over-exaggerated in any way shape or form. Lovely flowing neck leading into excellent shoulders and great topline. A coat to die for, so thick and dense with a superb pliable pelt. Great rear angulation which enabled her to move with drive and purpose. Lovely straight front giving great stride, excellent cat-like feet. She was in fabulous form and demanded the Bitch CC and BOB. I was more than happy to go along with those demands and to make her into the champion she should be!