Second Place in Post Graduate, Judge: Siân McKay (Redesholt)
My thanks go to the committee, volunteers and my steward for the day, for helping to make this show so friendly and welcoming, on a very crisp morning in November.
I was satisfied with my final line-up all being good examples of the breed; with the conformation and attributes to make them potentially successful working terriers as well as possessing a degree of showmanship. It was pleasing to note some good movement on show.
I was delighted to note that my Best of Breed went on to further honours and gained TG3, and, as I learned later, the Best Puppy was from the same kennel, and went TPG1- Congratulations to the breeder and owner.
Two-year-old bitch who was rather unsettled on the move and when freestanding, unfortunately, today. Feminine yet strong head with strong muzzle, sufficient fill under eye and big teeth. Lighter in frame than 1 and a little squarer in outline, but easily spanned. She had well laid back ribs, straight topline and carroty tail with correct tailset. Superb jacket maybe a little over and impressive thick pelt.