First Place in Post Graduate - Dog, Judge: Mrs Janet Lee (Tythrop)
Apologies to my exhibitors , my technology has failed to send this when first done.
Trying conditions for the society due to heavy rain meant that parking was a long way from the rings unlike the behind the tent easy access we are used to. The ground underfoot was very trying, but thankfully our ring was only churned up in a couple of places. Once again I thoroughly enjoyed my day and appreciated the tenacity of the exhibitors for coming and their sporting acceptance of my decisions. Only one o two fine showers marred the day.
A diversity of size and construction came forward, and I was struck by how many took a rather short stride going round the ring. Some paid the price on the day for lack of coat, but mainly for being big in rib and heavy when picked up.
I was very pleased with my line ups and thought them a good representation of what I consider “essentially working terriers” being lithe in body with narrowness, free moving soundness and good type to fulfil the criterion of the standard.
Old fashioned pattern blue and tan, whose outline always draws my eye. Lovely size and balance, with super length of body but without any weakness as he is well ribbed up with short very strong loin showing his fit condition. Masculine head and dark eye with very little stop, good bite and strong underjaw. Keeps his good firm topline and tailset, both standing and on the move. Moved accurately, pleased to award him the RCC.