Possible Clues:

• That ruddy beer is doggone first-rate
• Dog's very good about being put on new lead
• Given a draught beer following a growler?
• River valley; rough-coated terrier
• The dog, dry, is given a drink
• Might your faithful friend provide you with first-rate, ruddy beer?
• Dog proclaimed 'ealthy
• Beastly but first-rate ruddy beer
• Dog very good about being put on new lead
• Yorkshire terrier