Second Place in Post Graduate - Bitch, 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.
Another lovely grizzle and tan bitch – a close decision between these first two. She is also nice in rib, and has an excellent really deep, harsh coat and thick pliable pelt, and a nice head with good bite, is well angulated all round and moves well.