First Place in Minor Puppy - Dog, Judge: Mr Eddie Houston (Earthwise)
My thanks to the Society for inviting me, to my very capable stewards, Bill and Tricia for their efficiency and helpfulness and especially to the exhibitors who afforded me the honour of going over their dogs.
The weather was kind and the ring of sufficient size to allow dogs to get into their stride.
Overall I felt that there was more quality in the bitches but was more than pleased with my main winners in both sexes. Size and front movement continue to be problems and coats were at all stages of growth-this did affect some placings. I only found one undershot bite and all males were entire. Several dogs were carrying rather too much condition but more worrying were the few who were almost painfully thin which also meant that these dogs couldn’t possibly possess the muscle needed for work. A number of dogs would benefit from more exercise to improve their muscletone.
Eye catching rich grizzle just 7 months. Lot to like about this youngster-super coat and pelt, nice size, makings of a good masculine head with correct bite. Generally well constructed, level topline with a carrot shaped tail. Moved well in profile and quite well coming and going when he got into his stride. Very attentive to owner.,BPD, BP. Delighted that he then went on not only to top the Terrier Puppy Group but to be awarded Best Puppy in Show.