First Place in Open - Dog, Judge: Mr Mark Walshaw (Janmark)
Many thanks to the officers and committee for the invitation to judge at WELKS, it was quite a few years ago now, as I was due to judge them at the beginning of lockdown. Due to the heavy rain that had fallen over the preceding days, all judging was inside. It was slightly draughty, but we were allocated a double ring, so plenty of space, to see the exhibits stride out. I must thank the two stewards Lynn Jones and Celia Vines who kept the ring flowing beautifully and the exhibitors for making prompt appearances, we did well for time, starting approx. 0930 and finishing around 14:45. I thank all exhibitors for a wonderful entry (123 dogs making 172 entries} for a Thursday in Malvern and appreciate their time and expense for entering under me. There was plenty of quality to choose from and I was happy with my final decisions. Dentition was very good and a pleasure to judge dogs with clean teeth. I did find muscle tone to be poor/average in a lot of the exhibits, which must be one of the key areas for any working terrier. Jackets were mixed as was movement.
DCC, BOB, Grp 3. What a cracking dog, so clean to go over, with everything in the right place and nothing exaggerated, he typifies the breed standard, in my eyes. He is of good size, balanced and looks like he could work all day. Best of heads, so balanced and typical with an excellent dark eye and expression. clean through a lovely neck. Well made front assembly, narrow and straight, good depth but easily spanned, ribs well back, level topline and a good tailset. His strong racey hindquarters were used to advantage on the send around. He was presented in good muscular condition today, however, was not in his best jacket, but still looked a picture. Hes the Soundest of movers, true all ways with that little bit of showmanship, which makes him that bit special. Was pleasing to watch him put in a foot perfect performance in the group. DCC, BOB, Grp3