First Place in Limit - Dog, Judge: Mrs Jill Stevens (Cobstoneway)
I would like to thank the committee for giving me the honour of judging at this lovely show, with special appreciation to show manager Jane Roberts, and ring stewards Sandra Girling and Sheila Hales. Most of all, I would like to thank the exhibitors for giving me the privilege of going over their lovely dogs.
With the phrase “Essentially a working terrier” in mind, I was satisfied that my main winners fitted the breed standard and moved soundly with good reach and drive. Coats also played a part, and although I appreciate that coats come and go, they did matter on the day. All the dogs were entire, there were a couple of level bites and the odd tooth out of line, but most exhibits were really nicely turned out. The puppy classes were very promising, and at the other end of the scale it was nice to see the veterans enjoying their day.
2 year old blue and tan dog who is well muscled, masculine and very fit. Excellent head with broad, flat skull, strong muzzle and jaw with big teeth in a scissor bite. Loved his expression. Good shoulders, ribbed well back, good all round angulation and moved accurately with drive. Best of coats and thick pelt, good topline and short, carrot shaped tail. Beautifully turned out and shown. Pleased to award him Best Dog and Best Opposite Sex.