Second Place in Maiden - Bitch, 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.
21 month grizzle and tan of a different type to first. Lovely angulation and a good body length, ribbed well back and narrow throughout. She has a good otter head with strong jaws and big teeth, on a moderate neck into narrow, well laid shoulders. Nice length of upper arm. Nice topline and tailset, but just didn’t move with quite enough confidence to give of her best.