First Place in Graduate - 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.
Nicely sized balanced dog with a masculine head with keen expression. Good to go over he possesses a good neck of moderate length, good spannable ribs, clean front and a pleasing top line. Very active in the ring. Once he settled he moved well.