Second Place in Limit - 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.
Also really liked this bitch very much. Well turned out in a correct blue and tan coat of good quality, she is well balanced, has an excellent topline and tailset, and nice depth of body. She has a good length and angle of upper arm, and the right amount of rear angulation, and moves accurately and enthusiastically. Narrow throughout, and a close decision between these two.