Second Place in Graduate - Dog, Judge: Mrs Jill Stevens (Cobstoneway)
I would like to thank the committee for giving me the honour of judging at this lovely show, with special appreciation to show manager Jane Roberts, and ring stewards Sandra Girling and Sheila Hales. Most of all, I would like to thank the exhibitors for giving me the privilege of going over their lovely dogs.
With the phrase “Essentially a working terrier” in mind, I was satisfied that my main winners fitted the breed standard and moved soundly with good reach and drive. Coats also played a part, and although I appreciate that coats come and go, they did matter on the day. All the dogs were entire, there were a couple of level bites and the odd tooth out of line, but most exhibits were really nicely turned out. The puppy classes were very promising, and at the other end of the scale it was nice to see the veterans enjoying their day.
18 month grizzle and tan who was unlucky to meet 1 today. Good, strong head with flat skull and little stop, strong muzzle and big teeth. Easy to span and ribbed well back. Well angulated front and rear, moved with drive on neat feet. Correct double coat and thick pelt. Good topline held well on the move, and carrot shaped tail.