NATIONAL TERRIER CLUB - Ch

Judges Critiques

Mr R Andrew Hunt

Judging: Best In Show

National Terrier Club 2025

I would first like to thank the committee for inviting me to Judge Best in Show, it was a great honour.

Best In Show

BIS: SGURA, Mr. Salvatore, Totgree's Hannabell, Jack Russell Terrier, Bitch. I loved her type, ideal size and proportions, broad skull, well placed ears, dark eye and correct expression. True, firm front, good bite, reachy neck set into well laid shoulders, correct body type and she was spannable, her topline is a pleasure to see. Very good set on and quarter, her ring presence is A1, moved with drive and purpose, beautifully presented, handled exceptionally. Res BIS: SCHEMBRI, Mr. Johann, It Under Pressure Foxhouse, Lakeland Terrier, Dog. A true Lakeland type, excellent head and ears, dark eye, solid cobby dog, true front, long firm neck, outstanding lay back of shoulder, level topline, in hard condition, big quarters, tailset ideal. Moved and showed to a high level, well handled and presented. 3rd: PATIS, Melle Nathalie & MOUTAUD, M. Morgan, Robin Dark Knight Du Fleuron Champenois, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Dog. Eye-catching Staffy teeming with quality, excellent head and ears, bite A1, a strong, muscular dog, I liked his size and temperament, moved with purpose, well handled and presented. 4th: YATES-JOHNSON, Mrs. J. M., Ch Pendley Sea Breeze, Cairn Terrier, Bitch. Very good type, good head and expression, dark eye, good bite, scores in forehand, level, firm back, in very good form. Moved and showed well, deserved her place in a strong group.

Best In Show Puppy

1st: WILBERG, Mrs. K. S., Kanix Stafford, Fox Terrier (Smooth), Dog. Eye-catching smooth, long, well chiselled head with well placed ears, dark, small eye, firm reachy neck, well laid shoulders, grand topline, deep chest, big quarters, in very good shape. Well handled, one for the future. 2nd: TATE, Mrs. K & DRAGON, Miss Oliwia, Rambles Ruby At Jaeva Naf Taf, Norfolk Terrier, Bitch. What a gem, the type I like, feminine head, well placed ears, dark eye, the expression is correct. Very good body shape for one so young, in very good trim, enjoying herself, top quality movement. 3rd: GRIFFITHS, Mrs. J., Karamynd Press The Button, West Highland White Terrier, Bitch. Well made head with well placed ears and eyes, ideal size, pretty well rounded, mature for her age, lovely outgoing attitude, in good coat for one so young. Moved well around the ring, held a level topline and correct tailset, in excellent order. 4th: AVVEDUTI, Mr. Giuseppe, Cunnings Arlecchino, Welsh Terrier, Dog. Correct type, excellent head, well placed ears with the right Welsh expression, strong reachy neck, firm and level topline, very good tailset, well angulated, in grand condition, moved well both ways.

Judge: Mr. R. Andrew Hunt