First Place in Novice - Dog, Judge: Miss Elspeth Jackson (Clipstone)
Thanks to the National Terrier Club for their invitation to judge at this prestigious show and to the exhibitors who did me the honour of judging their dogs. I was lucky to have two efficient stewards who kept things running smoothly, thank you Laura and Dave.
The entry showed a good depth of quality. In many classes the places were hotly contested with decisions needing to be made on the narrowest of margins. I was very pleased to find that there were some good coats on thick pelts and the nice thick short tails which set off a good border so well.
Tall young dog built on the narrowest of lines and pleasing in profile. Racy in outline he has a neck of moderate length, straight front and narrow rib. Shown in good coat. Lots of potential but needs some time to mature.