First Place in Veteran - 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.
Beautifully turned out 7 year old grizzle and tan who is such a showman. He has a lovely masculine, otter like head with dark eye and keen expression, and super bite of big white teeth, His strong, muscular neck flows into good shoulders, and he has a level topline and well set on carrot shaped tail. Being fit and well muscled, he is strong in loin and moves with plenty of drive from sturdy hindquarters. Excellent double coat and thick pliable pelt. BV.