First Place in Post Graduate - Dog, Judge: Mr Matt Smith (Alncroft)
Many thanks to the club for the invitation to judge at their show and for their hospitality. Thank you to my stewards, and the exhibitors for entering under me. I thoroughly enjoyed my day and was pleased with the quality present. Many of the classes were close decisions and coats played a big part in final standings. Whilst I didn’t find any dogs that I couldn’t span, having spent a lifetime around working terriers some of the bitches in particular were on the larger end of the scale for preference.
Scores well for size, plenty of bone. Looks a touch heavy in front but has a thick coat and was the easiest spanned in the class, although I would prefer a bit more return of upper arm. Strong short muzzle, good eye and neat ears. Straight mover coming and going.