First Place in Junior - Bitch, 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.
RBCC.A very smart blue & tan bitch that took my eye as soon as she went round the ring. Well balanced throughout with no exaggerations. She does not disappoint hands on. She has a beautiful feminine head, correct stop and dark alert keen eye, correctly shaped and placed ears, which gives a typical keen lovely expression. Muzzle strong with good dentition. Clean through body, with ribs carried well back. Easily spanned. Has good bone and adequate substance. Racey hindquarters and a well set tail finished the picture. Stood correctly at all times on small tight feet with good padding. Sporting her best jacket today and in good muscular fettle. She moved very well coming and going and maintain her clean profile and topline. Pleased to award her the RCC