THEME:   first word of a phrase is a type of terrier {would be good in a few weeks during Westminster}   
GOOD ONES:     Dog breed {& theme}   TERRIER   
Ribbons on a plate   PASTA   
Hood's weapon   BOW [I thought GAT/GUN]      
BTW:   Irate   SORE [Didn't we just go through this?  Irate = ENRAGEd (27-Down); SORE = mildly angry.  LAT: please read an honest and literate critique, not the NYT hit sheet or some good ol' boy, "I'm okay; you're okay," mutual admiration society website.  You will learn something.]  Did I just write that?  I must be more than SORE; I must be ENRAGED.         
RATING:    
 
Three grins = Loved it; Two grins = Enjoyed it; One grin = A bit bland for my taste; One teardrop = Not much fun