Second 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.
RDCC This young man was presented on the day in the best of jackets. He had a clean outline both stood and on the move. Clean through typical head with a lovely dark eye, tidy ears and correct expression. A good reach of neck, which leads into well set and placed shoulders. Straight front, good ribbing, firm topline that he holds on the move. Liked his rear assembly, racey hindquarters, with good angles and decent muscletone. Sound positive mover, clean and true all ways. Handled to perfection by his handler, who gets the most from him. Delighted to award him RCC