Championship and Breed Club Shows

I last judged this dog, as a junior, at National Terrier in 2014 where I awarded him his first of 50 CC’s along with Best of Breed. Now at 12.5 he has lost little of his appeal. Still has a good bite and is spannable. He carries a super head with strong muzzle and is well angulated at both ends. In tip top condition he carries a harsh coat and powered around the ring with confidence. All border wherever you looked at him. Delighted to award him Best Veteran in Breed.

Approaching 10 years old this well known veteran is nicely shaped, of a decent size with a broad head and has a correct bite of large teeth. His straight narrow front leads to a body that is well ribbed back. Moving efficiently he holds his topline well and carries a harsh b&t coat. Lots to like.

Left the ring. A strongly built b&t with nice head and well set tail. Steady on the move he has a thick pelt but I would prefer more ticking.

An appealing 7 month b&t youngster who already carries lots of ticking. Correct size for his age, good head shape with little stop and wide muzzle. Narrowest of fronts with good depth of rib and a well carried short tail. Well schooled and moved out nicely both ways.

8 month g&t of a bigger type. Nicely shaped eye with flat skull and keen expression. Good length of neck leads to a body of good length, good rear angles and the thickest of tails. Has a thick double coat but looked a little unsettled on the move.

Another 8 month old g&t of good size with nice head shape and little stop. Moderate length of neck and has a good thick pelt. Let down by a weak rear end and whispy tail.

11 month g&t of nicely balanced type. Flat skull of good width, with dark eye and well placed ‘V’ shaped ears. Has a well constructed front and muscular rear end. Tight feet and thick pads. Just right for bone he moved out freely in a tight coat.

Of good size this 9 month g&t has a pleasing head with correct bite of large teeth. A nicely shaped neck flows into a narrow body with good ribcage. He was in fit condition and with well let down hocks covered the ground well. He was shown to advantage but lacked coat on the day.

A b&t 1 day short of a year old. Up to size he must not grow on. Has a reasonable head of good proportions and little stop. Good length of neck and carries a harsh thick coat and pelt but could not match the bodylines or movement of 1 and 2.

A 13 month g&t who is eye catching, looking good in profile. Best of heads with a strong muzzle and underjaw giving a keen expression. Everything flows from his neck into a well laid shoulder and body with ribs carried well back on to a strong loin and short tail straight off the rear. In good double coat he moved with drive from his well developed back end. Considered further.

Another excellent example of the breed. 16 month g&t with an excellent head, large teeth and dark eye to give a real varminty expression. Best of fronts, straight and with fore chest, just right for bone and stands on tight neat feet. Good through the body leading to a well developed rear and short thick tail. With an excellent double coat he strode out well both ways and never stopped showing. Just preferred the overall outline of 1.

14 month g&t of good size with pleasing head of good width with dark eye and nice small neatly placed ears. A well made front end with sufficient bone leads to a nice rib shape, and on to well angulated rear quarters with good tail set. In fit condition he moved soundly both to and fro.

Another fine example from this kennel, slightly smaller than his kennel mate from the previous class. This b&t has a well proportioned head with strong jaw and typical skull, foreface and fill under the eye. Balanced throughout from his well placed shoulder, super topline to a well placed short tail. Using his well toned rear end he flows around the ring with an easy stride, carrying a harsh topcoat. Another who never stopped showing.

A dog that is well put together, he has a strong head, flat skull and expressive eyes. With a strong neck and well angulated shoulder placement, he has a straight front, well off for bone. Good in rib extending down the body to a strong loin and racy hindquarters used to move out steadily around the ring. With a thick pelt his coat is coming through.

Nothing exaggerated in this 18 month g&t. Has a typical head with strong jaw and a bite of large teeth. His front legs are well placed to give a narrow front and show fore chest. Good in the body his fitness shows in well defined muscles used to stride out correctly both ways. Has a dense double coat and thick loose pelt, spans with ease.

An attractive dog, typical of this kennel, he handles well and is an easy span. Lovely clean head with good depth of muzzle and alert expression. Good front conformation with nice neck, shoulder and narrow front carried on tight, well padded feet. In fit condition he moved stylishly around the ring. Looked good in profile and one to watch.

This b&t has a decent head with flat skull, little stop, a large nose and good expression. On the leg he has a neat front with good depth of rib and strong loin. With a correct tail set he holds his topline at a good angle when moving positively. Carries a harsh coat and thick pelt.

A light g&t who stands well. Has a broad head with an eye of good shape and short strong muzzle. Of a cobbier type he is strongly built at both ends and has a short carrot tail carried correctly. His muscular condition enabled him to drive around the ring. Coat coming but not yet at its best.

A quality dog who appeals in many ways as he comes to hand nicely and is well put together throughout, spanning with ease and an ideal working size. With a super head, large teeth and strong muzzle and keen expression. Good quarters at both ends with low set hocks and a short thick tail. His excellent fitness enables him to move out truly with enthusiasm. In a harsh double coat and pelt he stood out in this class.

A nicely balance dog who was in a full coat that was thick, a dense undercoat and pliable pelt. With a decent head that is well shaped and of good proportions he has a well laid shoulder and straight front on tight feet. He moved freely holding his topline and tail correctly.

This g&t is of a larger type but shows lots of quality. Has a correct bite with large expressive dark eyes in a classic head shape. Correct in shoulder with neat front, good body lines, a level topline and well placed tail, his rear end could be more angulated. He moved steadily.

This upstanding light g&t looks good in profile. Has a lovely typy head well set on with large teeth, shortest of strong muzzles, broad skull with little stop all framed with dark ears. Has a narrow front of ideal bone carried on tight catlike feet with an excellent topline and good carrot tail. With a shapely rib he spans well and is fit but not overweight. In a plentiful coat he covered the ground well.

Of good size he has a true otter head of correct proportions and width showing very little stop and dark eyes. With good front angles his ribs are carried well back to a body of good length, strong loin and well toned rear end, used to move efficiently driving out well. In thick coat and pelt at its best.

Of correct size nothing is overdone here and he is built on a well made frame. Has a head of good size with a good depth of jaw, nice skull proportions and dark ‘V’ shaped ears. I liked his front construction which is just right for bone. An easy span he keeps a level topline and carries his tail well when moving freely both ways. In a harsh coat and loose pelt.

A dog I awarded the DCC to, as a junior, on my last appointment in 2022 and my opinion of him has not changed. Now as a mature adult he is of an ideal size, spans well and look balanced from all angles whenever and wherever you look at him. Has a super head, large teeth set square to the jaw, flat skull and dark eye to give great expression. His neck flows to a well laid shoulder, ribs of good depth and length, a strong loin and good bend of stifle at rear end with a correct tail set. In a harsh double coat and loose pelt. He moved freely with correct action both coming, going and around the ring. He was handled to perfection and never stopped showing. Pleased to see him in the shortlist of 8 in the strongest of terrier groups and delighted to see him awarded Group 4 in the big ring.

So much to like about this well known dog, a fine example of the breed, who has quality in all departments. Beautiful otter head of excellent proportions. A great neck flows into a deep, narrow body well angulated at both ends, with excellent topline and tail set. In super fit working condition he spans with ease and moves with purpose both to and fro. He is alert and at one with his handler. In a better double coat than when I last judged him, being harsh with a pliable pelt. Awarded him The RDCC just preferring the movement in profile around the ring of the winner.

Another worthy UK Champion who I awarded highly at my previous appointment. An ideal size he carries a super head with dark eye and well placed ears held close to the head. His straight narrow front with enough bone stands on small tight feet. His excellent shoulder construction and well ribbed body lead to a well angulated rear and good tail placement. He excels in coat, being thick, harsh with undercoat and a thick pelt. He moved out well with an easy stride.

See 3rd in Junior Dog

At almost 7 years this dog is up to size but just spans. Has a good head with a large nose, little stop, dark eye and well placed ears. Has a decent front and a deep body that is well ribbed back, carrying a good top line to a muscular rear end with low set hocks. Carrying a crisp coat and loose pelt he moves steadily. Rather down on his pasterns

Of a good type if a little on the leg but spans surprisingly well. Another that appeals in his typical head with a good bite of large teeth, strong muzzle, dark eye and neat ears. With a narrow front he stands on neat feet, has a rib of good shape and level top line. In a coat of good texture he moves out well with a steady stride both ways.

Of good size she has a pleasing head of excellent proportions, correct bite, short muzzle, broad skull and well placed ears. Constructed well in both front and rear she has a straight front, neat feet, good rib and strong loin with the shortest of thick carrot tails. In full coat that is harsh and dense with a loose pelt. Using her firm condition she covered the ground well. Having lost little of her coat colour she does not look 11 years old.

A smaller more compact type this light g&t 7 year old arrived in her undercoat today. She scores well in head which is strong has little stop and neat dark ears. With a strong neck that flows to a muscular body with an excellent lay of shoulder, she has a good underline and stands well balanced on neat feet. She moved out with confidence, carrying a nice topline and tail set.

Another typical example of the breed who handles well. An attractive head which shows good width and a dark eye to give a true keen expression. Well made all through she is good in neck with nice clean shoulder and front. Firm in the body she spans well and has muscle in all the right places. Has a harsh coat coming through. Moved out well.

This 7 month g&t is litter sister to winner of MPD and similar comments apply. She is nicely constructed with good front, well angulated both ends and already shows muscle tone. Carrying a better coat than her brother, with a thick pelt, she moved well for one so young. A little overawed by her day out.

At 9 month this g&t is developing nicely. Of a useful size, nothing is exaggerated and her whole body is as it should be at this age. Has an appealing head of good width and a strong muzzle, a good reach of neck and nicely placed shoulder. Her body is well proportioned and correctly shaped. With a jacket that is loose she has a thick and harsh coat. I liked the way she moved around the ring extending well in front and at the rear. B.P.B. and B.P.I.B.

This g&t is litter brother to 2nd in PD. Has a typical head with good muzzle and nicely placed dark ears and correctly shaped dark eye to give keen expression. With a well angulated rear end showing good bend of stifle she carries a well set short tail complimenting her good underline. In decent coat she moved OK and just neds time to mature

Almost a year old this pup is full of breed type with an attractive head and eyes set wide apart. In good condition with a straight front and good for bone, she has a neck that flows into a body with ribs carried well back and onto a short carrot tail held well when moving freely both ways. In a crisp double coat. Too much baiting meant she hardly stood still.

13 month g&t of excellent quality who catches the eye. An ideal size and typical of this kennel. Has a classic head of good width with little stop and a strong muzzle. Her straight narrow front stands on tight, well padded feet. Good in shoulder and rib she looks balanced in profile and shows an excellent topline held correctly when using her super tail to move around the ring in true parallel fashion covering the ground well using her low set hocks. In good clean coat and pelt.

14 month b&t maturing nicely. She is soundly built with a good otter head of correct proportions and strong underjaw. Her ears are well placed and carried close to the head when moving. Well off for bone she has a good front end and deep ribs extending down the body. A particularly strong rear end with muscular loin and quarters carrying another super topline and tail. In a well ticked harsh coat and loose pelt she moved well with good action.

A 16 month g&t of a larger type and carrying a skull of good width, strong jaw and a bite of large teeth. With a good neck and decent rib she spans well. Strong in loin with a well set tail she has a good underline. In a double coat of good texture she was steady on the move.

I found this g&t youngster very appealing in profile and built on well proportioned lines all through. Has a flat skull and strong muzzle with a scissor bite and large nose, plus a dark eye giving keen expression. With a good reach of neck, narrow front and small well padded feet her ribs extend well back to a strong loin and well angulated rear. Spanning well she was in a crisp double coat with a lovely topline and tail set held when moving both ways with a far reaching stride. Liked a lot.

18 month g&t who is of a rangier type. Has a feminine head with good bite and underjaw, decent length of neck and straight front of correct bone. Spanning with ease she has a narrow body and a racy rear end with good tail set. In a tight coat she moved with purpose all ways.

Close up to 1 & 2 this mature bitch comes to hand well and is an easy span. Built on a well made frame her head has a strong muzzle and correct scissor bite. Well angled at both front and rear her body has ribs of good depth and shape. Best of toplines and tail set. Her harsh coat was coming through on the body but her tail had blown. On the move she drove out well from behind but not quite as positive in front.

Lots to like about this g&t who is well put together. Strong head of good proportions with large teeth, a nicely shaped dark eye and small well placed ears all giving a true expression. Narrow and straight in front with well laid shoulder. She spans and has a firm body with a muscular rear end showing well toned 2nd thigh. Her harsh coat is approaching its best and moving correctly both ways she drives with purpose from behind.

A smaller type of good working size. Has a typical head with short strong muzzle and dark eye. With a front good for bone she has a well placed shoulder and good bend of stifle. An easy span she stands well, is in fit condition and uses this to move out well keeping a level topline and tail carriage. Has a thick coat and pelt.

Of a larger size she stands on well positioned front legs but rather down on her pasterns. Her head is clean with a good bite and fill under her dark eye. Well angled front quarters lead to a nice deep well proportioned body and a muscled rear assembly. In thick double coat and decent pelt she was a sound free mover.

Lots to like about this eye catching bitch who shouts quality from all angles. Of an ideal size she has a feminine head of correct proportions with good dentition of large teeth and dark expressive eyes. Her neck flows to a well angulated shoulder over a straight front and on to a body of well shaped ribs to a rear end showing good muscle definition. In a plentiful coarse, double coat with loose pelt she moved well and with drive in all directions, showing off her good topline and tail set. Looked good in profile.

Another of pleasing size this b&t was shown in a full coat that was harsh and dense having lots of undercoat. Her head is strong with little stop and a muzzle of good width. With well filled cheeks her ears are placed well and of good shape. Good in neck, front, feet and shoulders her ribs are carried well back to show off her low set hocks. She moved freely and with confidence holding her topline and short tail correctly.

Of a slightly smaller type this bitch has an attractive head of good shape with large dark eyes. Narrow through her straight front and body her ribs are of a nice shape to show off an excellent underline and topline ending in the shortest of well set tails. In a super coat and loose pelt she moved well both ways always paying attention to her handler.

Nothing exaggerated about this rich red grizzle who shouts quality in every department. Beautifully constructed she stood out in this class. Of an ideal size she has a feminine head with a strong muzzle and jaw plus a lovely dark eye to give really keen expression. Beautifully constructed everywhere from a strong neck to straight front of good bone on neat feet. Lovely in shoulder and a well angulated rear compliment a body of good length and rib shape. In the thickest of harsh coats with dense undercoat and loose pelt she spans deceptively easily. Her fit condition enabled her to move positively and with style holding her excellent topline and carroty tail correctly. RBCC

Almost 3 this bitch is litter sister to the winner LD and same comments apply. She is slightly longer on the leg although still spannable. She has a head which is strong and in good proportions with a broad skull and well set eyes. Correct in shoulder and with good bone her ribs are deep. Looks good in profile and in a harsh double coat her topline is excellent, showing off her well set tail. She moves efficiently and true particularly at the front.

Another balanced g&t bitch of good size. Has a typical head with good bite, shallow stop and small well placed ears to give a pleasing expression. Lovely reach of neck flows to a body with well angled shoulder, good front, decent length of rib and on to a muscular rear end used to move with power around the ring holding her well placed tail correctly. In full coat and pelt of good texture.

A bitch from the very top of the tree who fits the standard so well with everything in moderation and nothing in excess. So good to handle, has a classic otter head in correct proportions, good bite of large teeth, strong muzzle of good depth little stop and nicely shaped skull with well placed ears to give a keen varminty expression. Ideal neck length, straight narrow front with legs well off for bone she stands on tight well padded feet. Her front construction is excellent with good return of upper arm and a well angulated rear to match. Her ribs are carried well back and span easily. In the thickest of harsh double coats with handfuls of pelt she moves with ease to reach out in front and drive from behind using her fit condition. Whenever you look at her she appears balanced whether standing or on the move. Could not be denied the BCC today and unlucky to meet the dog in top form.

Another worthy champion who was handled so well. A very feminine bitch typical of this kennel who looks super in topline and underline with a head of good shape. Another strong in front with good neck, shoulder and narrow front to show off the neatest of feet. Her neck flows nicely to a spannable body of good length with deep ribs, strong loin and well placed short tail. With well muscled rear quarters and low set hocks she powers around the ring with confidence both to and fro. In excellent harsh coat and pelt she looks good in profile.

Really splitting hairs with 1,2 & 3 so much to like about them all. Of a shade larger size this red grizzle is well put together. Strong in head, with good bite, little stop and excellent small well placed ears carried close to the head. Good in neck, front, shoulder, rib and hind quarters. Really liked her super fit condition and well defined 2nd thigh used to drive accurately both ways. With a harsh coat approaching its best she held her good topline and tail set on the move–looks as if she could work all day.

See 1st PGB

A decent sort of a handy size. Nice head with good skull width and depth of muzzle, dark eye and an acceptable bite. Good shoulder placement and narrow through front and body with a strong loin. Fit condition with well made rear quarters. Moving steadily she held her topline correctly with a tail straight off the rear end. Her double coat was clean and tidy.

Another of similar type and size to 2. Her head had a short muzzle and strong jaw with good bite. Has a good reach of neck and front end construction plus a straight front and neat feet. She carries a good coat and pelt that is pliable. Moved out nicely just preferred the rear end of 2