First Place in Minor Puppy - Dog, Judge: Mrs V Atkinson (Raedwulf)
Thank you so much to the society for inviting me to judge this wonderful show. To my steward, Judy Carr, thank you for running my ring so efficiently, especially in the heat. Thanks must go to the ladies for our delicious lunch too. I was presented with some super examples of the breed and there were some tough decisions, especially in the bitches. I do also think the heat affected the performance of some as the day progressed. On the whole mouths were good, but a couple of very knotted tails and some dogs I was unable to span, even with generous allowance which would preclude them from fulfilling the breed standard of ‘essentially a working terrier’.
8 month old grizzle and tan pup, nice size for age. Broad across the skull but not as strong in muzzle. Correct scissor bite and dark eye. Front movement a little loose, I’m sure this will improve with maturity. Evidence of second thigh developing. Level top line and well set on tail. Easily spannable and with pliable pelt. A little short in coat but coming through and what was there was of good texture.