First Place in Open - Dog, Judge: Miss Rebecca Barber (Alcumlow)
Thank you to SKC for inviting me to judge at their show, I thoroughly enjoyed my day. I was very pleased with my entry, thank you to all the exhibitors who value my opinion enough to enter their dogs under me. There were some very strong classes and some very pleasing youngsters. I was very pleased with my principle winners and I was delighted to see my BOB get shortlisted in a strong group and my BPIB get TPG3 in the puppy group. It was also an honour to make up two new well deserving champions, making it three new champions in one day over the two shows, which I believe is a new breed record.
A quality open dog class, a pleasure to judge.
Quality dog, essentially a working terrier as well as a true showman, he was on his toes the whole time, shown in perfect jacket with thick pelt, could not be denied the class today. Otter like head with flat skull, neat ears, strong jaw and keen dark eyes producing that keen alert expression. Good length of neck into excellent shoulders, good depth of chest and well ribbed back, narrow throughout, a fluid dog to go over. Level topline with correct tailset, short carrot shaped tail, good rear angulation to finish that balanced picture. He moved out beautifully, such a sound, effortless gait, certainly capable of following a horse. This dog gave 100% in the challenge and it was my pleasure to award him that 3rd CC.