First Place in Open - Bitch, Judge: Mrs Julie Guvercin
My most sincere thanks to all exhibitors for giving me such a lovely entry of 117 making 153 entries, the highest in the terrier group and one of only a few to break the 100 mark in the whole show.
It is human nature for us all to ringside judge and we are all guilty of this, but going over an exhibit first hand, is further revealing, a privilege for which, I was truly grateful.
Some lovely dogs, some more workman like than others, some in better condition than others, a few outstanding ones and the odd one or two I’d love to own!
I am the first to admit I love a flashy dog who will stand up and show, but along with that must come the workman like qualities that make it able to be essentially a working terrier. There is nothing to suggest in my mind, that the two trains of thought can’t co-exist, they can and they must.
Nervous or aggressive dogs and there were just one or two, were not rewarded, this is surely a temperament to be discouraged. Dour is a different matter altogether, especially when its nearly always on an otherwise, super exhibit, a frustrating combination.
Grizzle with typical, feminine head, not overdone, with good proportions and enough strength to her jaw. Well set and placed eye with neat ear. Super front, both narrow and straight with just enough bone and good feet. Deep double ,harsh jacket on thick pelt and light framed, easily spanned body of good length. Thick tail, if a little low set, was well carried and finished a nice outline on the move. Showed well to take the CC, her third and ultimately BOB.