First Place in Limit - Dog, Judge: Mrs Jill Stevens (Cobstoneway)
Thank you to the Committee for inviting me to judge at this level for the first time, and also to my very efficient ring steward who kept things running smoothly. I had a lovely day and felt it was a great honour and responsibility. I really appreciated each and every entry, and had some lovely exhibits to go over, the depth of quality in some classes meaning that some nice dogs went cardless. Coats were understandably at different stages, and although this has no bearing on the construction of the dog, a good coat does complete the picture of what is essentially a working terrier.
A truly workmanlike grizzle and tan, unexaggerated, everything in moderation. I loved his otter head with dark eye and varmity expression, powerful jaw and scissor bite full of big teeth. His strong neck flows into narrow shoulders, and his straight, narrow front has just the right amount of bone. He stands on neat, well padded feet, is narrow in body and ribbed well back, and is easy to span. His loin is strong and he is muscular with well angulated, sturdy hindquarters. He has a wonderfully thick, pliable pelt, close undercoat and harsh, deep top coat. He moved steadily and economically around the ring, and could surely keep going all day. RCC.