Open Show - 1st September 2024
BEST DOG & BEST IN SHOW - ELLCHANSHA CHARM THE DEVIL AT MOORSTAR
RESERVE BEST IN SHOW - ALPORT BOLD RULER
BEST BITCH & BEST OPPOSITE SEX - ELLCHANSHA UNDER YOUR SPELL AT KNOCKON
RESERVE BEST DOG – ALPORT BOLD RULER
RESERVE BEST BITCH - ELLCHANSHA CAST A SPELL
BEST PUPPY IN SHOW - SHARMARA LACRNUM INFLAMARI
BEST OPPOSITE SEX PUPPY - KEEPASTAFF LOCK AND LOAD AT ZAKDAN (IMP DNK)
BEST VETERAN IN SHOW - HAPPYSTAFF COULD IT BE MAGIC
BEST OPPOSITE SEX VETERAN IN SHOW - ILLORI AKINLANA JW ShCM VW
Firstly I would thank the officers and committee of the East Anglian Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club for my invitation to judge their single breed open show. I was honoured and felt very privileged. Myself and my husband had a very warm welcome and were very well looked after. Also thanks go out to my stewards Kim, Gary, and David who kept everything running well in the ring. Thank you to all the exhibitors for entering their dogs under me, and letting me go over them, and taking my decisions in a sporting manner. It was a real pleasure, I had a great day!
I didn’t find any health issues to report. I noted some mouth faults and the lack of fitness of some dogs. A couple of dogs were too short in the muzzle in my opinion. We have to think about that when we want to breed. They need to be able to breathe.
MINOR PUPPY DOG (1)
1st Duffield & Mansell-Duffield's SHARMARA LACRNUM INFLAMARI
8 months old red puppy dog who has a nice keen expression. Good pigmentation. Nice dark round eyes, clean in the head and clean lips. He has neat ears and well placed. Good length of muzzle and wide nostrils, and correct dentition. He has a good straight front, good depth of brisket and is good angulated in front. Well padded feet. His ribs well sprung for his age, a good topline. Good tailset. Good puppy movement for age. He was shown in a good condition and handled well. I’m sure his time will come in future, good luck with him! BEST PUPPY DOG & BEST PUPPY IN SHOW
PUPPY DOG (3)
1st Waltham's DRINGSHAW STROBE
Almost 10 months old white puppy dog with good pigmentation around the eyes. Nice round dark eyes, clean head and lips , I missed a bit filling under the eyes. Well set ears. A good length of muzzle and wide nostrils, also correct dentition. I really loved his front, wide and straight and a good depth of brisket. Good angulation in front and rear, and well padded feet, which he stands correctly on. He has a good topline and well developed ribcage for age. Good tailset. Moved well for his age, good luck with him in future!
2nd Buchan's HAPPYSTAFF HAKUNA MATATA
Nearly 11 month old brindle puppy dog who will need time for maturing. He has a clean head with a nice expression, dark eyes and well placed ears and good length of muzzle. Good dentition. Good angulation in front and rear. Good topline and good tailset. 1st is more matured that's why he placed 2nd. well presented.
3rd Robinson, Robinson-Cox & Cox'sHAMASON SWEET LITTLE MYSTRY
9 month old brindle with white puppy dog he is the tallest of this puppy dog class. He has a nice expression with nice round dark eyes. Well placed neat ears. Good size of muzzle with good dentition, open nostrils. Straight front and good bone, good angulation in front and rear. Level topline a bit longer in the loin. Moved and handled well.
JUNIOR DOG (2, 1 abs)
1st Moorcroft's ELLCHANSHA CHARM THE DEVIL AT MOORSTAR
This dog caught my eye even he was the only one in the class. A very nice standard black brindle dog with no exaggerations. He has a very nice expression with nice dark round eyes, well placed ears and good length of muzzle and open nostrils. Good dentition. He has a good straight front and good depth of brisket and standing nice on his well padded feet. He has a short coupled body with good rib , good angulations in front and rear. Level topline which he held on the move. Good tailset. In the line up he stood there with sparkles around him “an eyecatcher”. I was very pleased to award him – BEST DOG & BEST IN SHOW
YEARLING DOG (4, 1 abs)
1st Lloyd's KALOSTAFF ES LO QUE ES JW
A powerful black brindle dog, and I loved his condition and fitness. Strong head with a nice expression, good stop nice dark round eyes and well placed ears. Good size of muzzle and open nostrils. He has a wide front with good depth of brisket, standing nice on his well padded feet. Good topline, good rib and has a short coupled body, good angulation in front and rear. Very nice movement was shown in a great condition which I like very much
2nd Miller's SKYLAND IMPERIAL JW
Black brindle balanced dog with a nice expression He was the smallest one in the class. He has a clean head nice dark round eyes and well set ears, correct size of muzzle. A good straight front with well padded feet .Short coupled body with a good topline. His movement was a bit narrower then 1st well presented.
3rd Buchan's LEEBEE’S PAINT THE TOWN RED AT HAPPYSTAFF
Pied white red topsize dog who needs to mature and give him the time to do it. Nice clean head with round dark eyes, well placed ears and good length of muzzle with open nostrils. Good angulation in front and rear, good topline. A bit long in the loin. Moved and handled well.
NOVICE DOG (3, 1 abs)
1st Robinson, Robinson-Cox & Cox's HAMASON SWEET LITTLE MYSTRY
See critique 3rd puppy dog
2nd Ogon's PRIMISTAFF SMOOTH CRIMINAL
Red topsize dog with a clean head and handsome expression. He has a longer muzzle with open nostrils , well placed ears and bit lighter eyes. He is standing straight on his well padded feet .Good rib and good topline. A nice red colour short and gleaming coat , good tailset Moved okay and handled well.
GRADUATE DOG (1, 1 abs)
POST GRADUATE DOG (3)
1st Hudson's FAIRLENIUM IRON KING AT CANISSTAFF
White brindle pied dog with a clean head, he has a good size of muzzle with open nostrils. Good well placed ears, dark eyes and good dentation. He has a good straight front with a good depth of brisket and well angulation in the front, I prefer more rib. He has a good topline and is well angulated in the rear with a good bend of stifle. Good tailset, moved well was shown in a good and fit condition.
2nd Nolan's CHISWELLSTAFF I AM LEGEND
Standard black brindle dog. Clean head and nice expression,, nice dark round eyes and neat ears. Good size of muzzle with open nostrils. He has a wide front with good depth of brisket. Good rib and short coupled, good angulation in rear good tailset. He moved very nice in the ring and well presented.
3rd Tomkins' PASGAL REACH OUT AND TOUCH
Standard black brindle dog with a clean head and lovely expression. Good ear carriage and nice dark eyes. Good size of muzzle with open nostrils. Good front but his pasterns could be a bit stronger . Good rib and good topline , good angulation in front and rear , well presented.
OPEN DOG (9, 2 abs)
1st Jefferson's ALPORT BOLD RULER
Nice standard well balanced with no exaggerations black brindle dog, he has a nice clean head with a very nice expression, well placed ears, good size of muzzle. Good teeth. I prefer a darker eye. He has a straight front, with good depth of brisket and standing straight on his well padded feet. Good bone. Good rib and has a short coupled body with a level topline. Well angulated in the front and rear. Good bend of stifle. Good movement with drive, shown in a fit condition and I was happy to award RESERVE BEST DOG & RESERVE BEST IN SHOW
2nd Yates' ZAKDAN DEVIOUS DEVIL JW
Standard well balanced dog with very nice expression , clean head nice dark round eyes and well set ears. He has good size of muzzle with open nostrils, good under jaw, good dentition. Good wide front with good depth of brisket. Good ribs. Good bone and well padded feet. He had a level topline which he held on the move. Good movement and handled well. Pushed hard for 1st but I preferred the fitness of 1st.
3rd Thomas & Griffiths' CH GAZSTAFF’S BLACK MAGIC
Smart looking standard black brindle dog with no exaggerations. Clean head with dark round eyes, neat ears . correct size of muzzle, good dentition. Good straight front, well angulated in the front and rear. Good rib and topline which he held on the move. Shown in a fit condition and handled well.
Res Johnson's ELLCHANSHA HOTSHOT
VHC Harper & Whittaker's BETHALEESE’S POLDARK
VETERAN DOG (3, 1 abs)
1st Rowe & South's ILLORI AKINLANA JW ShCM VW
Very nice ten years old black brindle dog. So nice to see how fit he still is, He has a clean head nice dark round eyes well set ears. For age good teeth. Good size of muzzle with open nostrils. A good straight front and well padded feet. Enough bone structure, good angulation in front and rear. Good topline . Moved still like a youngster. Thank you for entering him it was an honour to go over him. Well deserved BEST OPPOSITE SEX VETERAN IN SHOW
2nd Sloka's ALPORT HALLO MAN
This lovely lad is 15 years old and still having the looks. He loved the bait who was in the hand of his owner. He is a standard dog with a nice expression. Dark eyes and well set ears. Good wide front and wide neck and good ribs. Level topline and good tailset. He had a happy movement with his owner through the ring. Thank you for entering him .
MINOR PUPPY BITCH (1)
1st Miller's SKYLAND RYOKO
7,5 month old black brindle with white chest bitch, she has a very female clean head, with nice dark round eyes , neat ears and good teeth. Her front is a bit narrow, standing straight on her well padded feet. For age well sprung ribs and a good topline She is well angulated in the back with good bend of stifle. Good tailset For age she moved well and was well presented in a good fit condition.
PUPPY BITCH (1)
1st Yates' KEEPASTAFF LOCK AND LOAD AT ZAKDAN (IMP DNK)
Brindle with white marks puppy bitch, with a nice expression. She has a clean head with dark round eyes and neat ears. Good dentition. Good wide front with good depth of brisket, good bone structure and well padded feet. Ribs well sprung for age at the moment. Good angulation in front and rear. She has a good movement for age , she is young she will get there ! well presented. BEST PUPPY BITCH & BEST OPPPOSITE SEX PUPPY IN SHOW
JUNIOR BITCH (5, 1 abs)
1st Liggins, Liggins & Curd's ELLCHANSHA UNDER YOUR SPELL AT KNOCKON
This young bitch caught my eye the moment she stood in the ring, she had what I call sparkles around her. She has a very nice expression and a beautiful clean head, tight lips. Nice round deep dark eyes, well placed ears, good stop and good length of muzzle good with open nostrils. Good dentition. She has a very nice straight front with good depth of brisket. No weakness in the pasterns, tight feet . Good angulation in the front going into well laid back shoulders. Well sprung ribs, and good topline, good angulation in the rear with a good bend of stifle. Short coupled body moved well. Shown in a nice fit condition. Pleased to award her BEST BITCH & BEST OPPOSITE SEX IN SHOW. Thank you for bringing her.
2nd Hunter's GRIZZLYSTAFF’S STAND BY ME
Another beautiful bitch with a very nice expression. Clean head with nice dark round eyes. A bit thicker lips then 1st, neat ears, good size of muzzle and open nostrils, good dentition. Good straight front and well padded tight feet, good angulation in front and rear. Level topline and short coupled, good tailset. She moved well and handled well.
3rd Hammond's HAMMYSTAFF HOT LOVE
Nice red white bitch with a strong feminine head. Nice expression with dark eyes and well set ears. Good length of muzzle and open nostrils. Good front with good depth of brisket, good bone and well laid back shoulder. Level topline. She has well sprung ribs and is short coupled in body , well angulated in front and rear. Moved and handled well. Think she was tired of the day before she wasn't sparkly as normal.
Res Hudson's FAIRLENIUM’S CLOAK AND DAGGER
YEARLING BITCH (4, 1 abs)
1st Johnson's ELLCHANSHA PUT A SPELL ON YOU
She is a litter sister of 1st junior bitch and looks lovely. She didn't want to use her ears. Black brindle bitch a bit higher up on the legs. She has a nice clean head with good expression. Dark eyes and good size of muzzle with open nostrils. Good teeth. Straight front and good depth of brisket, well sprung ribs and level topline. Good angulation in
rear, good bend of stifle. She is in balance. Moved and handled well. Was shown in a fit condition.
2nd Jones' ROUGESTAFF RED VELVET
Red with white marks bitch who has a nice dark mask. Very nice deep red colour. She has a nice feminine clean head with a sweet expression. She has nice dark round eyes. Neat ears and clean good size of muzzle. Straight and good width in her front. She has good angulation in front and rear with good movement. I prefer a bit more fitness/condition. Handled well.
3rd Miller's SKYLAND CONSORT JW
Black brindle small bitch, who is in a very fit condition, a credit to her owner! Nice clean head with a keen expression, nice dark round eyes, well set ears. She has a wide front standing straight on her well padded feet. I would prefer a bit more rib. She is short coupled, good angulation in front and rear. Moved and handled well.
NOVICE BITCH (4, 1 abs)
1st Johnson's ELLCHANSHA CAST A SPELL
Another litter sister of 1st junior but also of 1st yearling, she was the tallest of her sisters. These girls a looking very similar, for a breeder that's what we want. Black brindle with white markings on chest and feet. She has a nice expression round dark eyes and neat ears. Good length of muzzle with open nostrils. Straight front with good bone well placed shoulders leading to a level topline.
Well angulated in front and rear with good bend of stifle. She was also shown just like her sisters in a very good fit condition. Moved and handled well. RESERVE BEST BITCH
2nd Parry's BERRYSTOCK HEART AND SOUL
Nice black brindle bitch with a nice expression, she had a clean head well placed ears. Dark round eyes and good size of muzzle, good teeth. She has a good wide straight front and standing nice on her well padded feet. Very nice well sprung ribs ! Good angulation in front and rear with good bend of stifle. Was shown in a very fit condition . Moved and handled well. 1st was more feminine in the head that's why 2nd.
3rd Buchan's HAPPYSTAFF KISSES OF FIRE
Black brindle feminine bitch who has a naughty keen expression. She was following me with her eyes. She has a clean head, nice dark round eyes and neat ears. Good size of muzzle good teeth. A bit narrow in front, but well angulated, good bend of stifle. Good tailset. Moved okay handled well.
GRADUATE BITCH (7, 2 abs)
1st Parry's BERRYSTOCK HEART AND SOUL
See critique novice bitch 2nd
2nd Jones' ROUGESTAFF RED VELVET
See critique yearling bitch 2nd
3rd Levy's FAIRLENIUM PIXIE QUEEN AT SHARBELLE
White brindle pied bitch. She has a feminine expression. Clean head round eyes and well set ears .Good length of muzzle. Good pigmentation. She has a good front but with less bone structure. Good topline and good tailset. Good angulation in rear with good bend of stifle. Handled well.
Res Jefferson's ALPORT NO SURRENDER
VHC Fairhurst's FAIRLENIUM QUEEN OF MARVEL
POST GRADUATE BITCH (5, 1 abs)
1st Rowe & South's ILLORI CONSTELLATION JW
Well balanced black brindle bitch , nice feminine head with a lovely expression. She has dark eyes and her ears are well set. Good size of muzzle with open nostrils and good teeth. She has a good straight front and showing no weakness in her pasterns, well padded feet. Well placed shoulders. Good angulation in front and rear and good topline which she held on the move. Shown in a very fit condition Handled nice by owner.
2nd Thomas & Griffiths' SKYESTAFF TRUEST DESIRE FOR GAZSTAFF
Black brindle bitch who made her owner work hard! She was a bit excited. She’s a nice standard bitch in a very fit condition. She has a nice clean head, dark round eyes and neat ears. Good size of muzzle with open nostrils . Good straight front with good depth of brisket, well padded feet. Well placed shoulders good topline She is well angulated in front and rear. Liked her temperament.
3rd Levy's FAIRLENIUM PIXIE QUEEN AT SHARBELLE
See critique graduate bitch 3rd
Res Robinson, Robinson-Cox & Cox's HAMASON A WISH AWAY
OPEN BITCH (6, 1 abs)
1st Rogers, Rogers & Daly-Lees' BERRYSTOCK BEST KEPT SECRET
Black brindle standard bitch in a super fit condition. I really like that. Clean feminine head , nice dark eyes well placed ears. Good size of muzzle with open nostrils, good teeth, good under jaw. She has a wide front with a good depth of brisket, standing on her well padded feet. Well laid back shoulders , and well sprung ribs (don’t see like this often). Good angulations in front and rear. She is short coupled, short in loin, good tailset. Moved nice with drive and handled well.
2nd Hall's GEORDIESTAFF NEE BOTHA JW
Nice standard size black brindle bitch with a feminine head. She has a nice expression. Dark round eyes , tidy ears, good size of muzzle with good under jaw, good teeth. Good front and good depth of brisket but I like front more of 1st. A bit weaker on her pasterns, well padded feet. Well placed shoulders going into a good topline. Good angulation in the rear with good bend of stifle. Moved and handled well.
3rd Canavan's BOLDSTOCK WHO’S BOVERED NOW
Black brindle bitch with a nice expression, clean head with dark eyes, ears a bit flighty. Good size of muzzle open nostrils, good dentition. Straight wide front with good depth of brisket. Well padded feet. Good topline. She’s a bit longer in the loin, good angulations in front and rear. Moved with drive, handled well.
Res Woolley's BETHALEESE’S BEWITCHED
VHC Hudson's LEGACY STAFFORDS ONE SPIRIT FREE LILU AT CANISSTAFF (IMP FRA)
VETERAN BITCH (7, 2 abs)
1st Buchan's HAPPYSTAFF COULD IT BE MAGIC
9 years old lovely old bitch, who is still looking nice and fit. Standard nice type with a nice clean feminine head, dark eyes and well set ears. Straight front, well padded feet. Good ribs and good topline for age, well angulated. Moved with ease for a oldie, handled well. Thank you for bringing her It was an honour to go over her. BEST VETERAN BITCH & BEST VETERAN IN SHOW
2nd Canavan's CH BOLDSTOCK AM I BOVERED JW
Almost 11 years old brindle lady Still looking great. Nice clean feminine head with nice round eyes you can see in her eyes that she’s an old lady. She has a good front and well angulated in the front and rear, good ribcage. Short in the loin. Nice movement lovely lady. thank you for bringing her.
3rd Robinson, Robinson-Cox & Cox's STUDSTAFF SUGAR AND SPICE OF HAMASON JW ShCM
Another 9 years old lovely girl who was still in a very nice condition. Red bitch with white markings Clean feminine head with dark round eyes, good pigmentation. Good size of muzzle open nostrils. Good front and well sprung ribs. Well angulated. Nice movement for a lovely veteran girl. Thank you for bringing her.
Res Rowe & South's CH ILLORI BELIEVE IN ME JW
VHC Hall's GEORDIESTAFF LUV BOBBIEDOG
Judge: Jantsje vd Meer Metzlar (Frisian Staff’s)
SPECIAL AWARD CLASSES
Firstly, thank you to the committee for inviting me, as an upcoming judge the SACS are an exciting hands-on experience, that give you a challenge of limited awards and quality dogs, which sadly left some beautiful dogs unplaced.
Mouths as a whole were genuinely okay; bites correct so I won’t focus on them. One thing I have noticed a few shorter sternums. This part of anatomy plays an optimal part in protecting those vital organs and so would hope it gets addressed within breeding plans sooner rather than later. I would say condition is something lacking as a whole but appreciate warmer temperatures takes its toll in the current months. Thank you to Martin, Lindsey and Gary my stewards. The atmosphere of the whole day was great and I want to thank every exhibitor.
PUPPY DOG/BITCH (6)
1st Waltham's DRINGSHAW STROBE
White dog, with incredible pigmentation and maturity for his age. Strong and balanced well put together young chap. Strong head, deep through, clean tight lips, dark eyes. Plenty of width to his front, deep brisket, more than enough rib, good angulation to his rear. Level topline. He just kept ticking boxes. Moved out well, his handler could benefit from moving him a tad faster, but I saw enough. To state the obvious, I would like neater ears whilst absolutely within the standard just having rose ears would finish him off. As he matures, I would like to see him in a hard condition but a puppy he's just right.
2nd Robinson, Robinson-Cox & Cox's HAMASON SWEET LITTLE MYSTRY
A white and red brindle pied dog, who I judged not long ago. I still believe can challenge a few. He is an incredibly smart lad with balance. His head is his power play, it’s strong, clean, his ears neat, eyes dark with enough underjaw. His front is developing well still, with enough width, depth brisket. He is well off for bone and has enough rib. His rear angulation is good and developing well. It’s good to see him coming on well. Playful for his handler today which didn’t allow him to show his best movement, which couldn’t match 1 today.
3rd Yates' KEEPASTAFF LOCK AND LOAD AT ZAKDAN (IMP DNK)
Beautiful yet strong girl. Frustrating this girl met these two boys today as I feel this award doesn’t do her justice. I really liked her. She is mature without losing femininity, well balanced. She looks the piece throughout. Her head just right, harbouring neat ears, round eye, and deep stop and clean lips. Her front developing with good bone and width. Her body maturing nicely and her rear well angulated. She moved very well. She just didn’t have the spring of rib of 1 and 2 which found me splitting hairs. She was handled really well, but the handler could note not to hide her face, I was happy to seek it out as she’s a beauty, but she has wonderful spirit and expression I wouldn’t want it missed.
Res Waltham's DRINGSHAW RED FLARE
VHC Buchan's HAPPYSTAFF HAKUNA MATATA
OPEN DOG (13, 6 abs)
It is safe to say I can imagine these dogs could swap places on any given day.
1st Thomas & Griffiths' CH GAZSTAFF’S BLACK MAGIC
A dog who I have admired ring side for a long time and hands on did not disappoint. It’s clear to see how he earned his crown. A handsome standard black brindle dog. He is very much of breed type and very classy. Completely unexaggerated. Fit for function, in more than just the fact he is an incredibly fit dog. This dog had his eyes on the prize in the ring, excelling with drive and power. A good blend of bull and terrier, his head clean and well proportioned. He is well boned, has good rib, and a well-defined rear. At a push a touch more angulation in his rear would be the only thing I’d change but he is a well put together package, holding his top line stacked and on the move. He finished it off with a killer expression which captured me from the minute he stepped into the ring. I saw no other option but to award him the class on the merits that he has.
2nd Waltham's CH DRINGSHAW ATHOS JW
White and red pied dog who I could easily take home with me. Another dog that you can see how he earned his titles. Top size compared to 1, but harbours that all important balance from all angles. It is clear he is of great strength for his size. Now, I noted that I wished I could watch this dog move all day because it was free flowing with economy of effort, and just spot on holding his topline. His head is stunning, with again beautiful expression. It housed neat ears and a distinct stop, dark round eye, with great pigmentation. He has well pronounced cheek muscles, clean tight lips with deep under jaw. His forequarters well boned, straight front, with well placed shoulders. He has plenty of rib for size. Slightly longer in body, but necessary for that all important balance. His rear end well defined and muscled. Could perhaps benefit from a little more bend of stifle but movement and balance are so good on this dog, I would really be nitpicking. Lost out to 1, due to 1 being that bit more standard but still a stunning dog none the less.
3rd Moorcroft's ELLCHANSHA CHARM THE DEVIL AT MOORSTAR
I judged this young lad when he was 7 months old, I loved him then. Now 6 months on and I can tell you he is maturing like fine wine. I said then I believe he will charm himself to high honours and I truly still believe he will. He is so standard, in many traits. He has a round strong head with deep broad skull, distinct stop and uses his dark round eyes to charm you that’s for sure. His muzzle is clean and tight lipped. His body, while still developing still shows good rib, well boned, level topline and good rear angulation. He moved out so well with his handler. To me right now, he just lost out as compared to 1 and 2 he wasn’t the finished product that they were but given the age difference he has the time to work to it, I genuinely will keep watching him with interest as in my humble opinion believe he is a champion in waiting.
Res Yates' ZAKDAN DEVIOUS DEVIL JW
VHC Lloyd's KALOSTAFF ES LO QUE ES JW
OPEN BITCH (14, 5 abs)
1st Hammond's HAMMYSTAFF HOT LOVE
Hot Love is what I fell in here. Her red and white markings can play with your eyes, but your hands will find the points you want of this young girl. First and foremost, she is fit, credit to her owners, she is a feminine yet well muscled balanced powerhouse. Her head pretty yet strong enough, neatest of ears, round eyes, clean in muzzle, good depth of under jaw. Her forequarters well set, with great width to front, depth to brisket. Well sprung ribs, her rear had good angulations, muscles developed. Correct tail set. She moved well enough. Today she didn’t have her the spark I had seen ringside previously but it being hot I feel it took its toll and I found that’s the one thing I would change; I wanted just that bit more drive from her rear end when she moved. However, coming back up the mat she showed me her sparkle with a darling of expression, and sealed the deal. She is an incredible bitch.
2nd Jones' ROUGESTAFF RED VELVET
What a feminine girl, so pretty and elegant. I imagine she could be missed as she isn’t flashy, and not overdone. Just as you would like them. She stood in the class expecting me to find her, and that I did. She is a lady, but do not be fooled she was ready to tell her competitors what for and that made me smile. She is incredibly standard. Her head isn’t overdone, pretty and feminine, clean lipped. She has enough bone for her size and has the neatest of feet and the most level top line, it didn’t move a smidge on the move on the stack or in between. Her rear angulations are spot on. She moved up and down the mat with a free-flowing movement. My only niggle is I would like to see her in a harder condition.
3rd Liggins, Liggins & Curd's ELLCHANSHA UNDER YOUR SPELL AT KNOCKON
Another stunning feminine bitch different into 1 and 2. Up to size in comparison, black brindle who has a stunning head piece. Her eyes are round deep and dark, skull broad and deep through. Another who’s expression is on top form. Her lips tight and clean. Hands on she is hard to touch, she more than meets the eye. With just enough substance to please. Good rib and deep brisket, her rear angulations are good. Neat well-padded feet. She moved well coming and going, is alert and up on her toes every minute in the ring. Handled perfectly like a well-oiled machine. Lost out to 1 and 2 due to preferring the over all profile of them.
Res Robinson, Robinson-Cox & Cox's HAMASON A WISH AWAY
VHC Hall's GEORDIESTAFF NEE BOTHA JW
Judge: Natasha Walker (Teshleystaf)
BEST DOG, BEST JUNIOR & BEST IN SHOW
RESERVE BEST DOG & RESERVE BEST IN SHOW
BEST BITCH & BEST OPPOSITE SEX
RESERVE BEST BITCH
BEST PUPPY IN SHOW (DOG)
BEST OPP SEX PUPPY (BITCH)
BEST VETERAN IN SHOW (BITCH)
BEST OPP SEX VETERAN (DOG)
SACS PUPPY DOG/BITCH
SACS OPEN DOG
SACS OPEN BITCH
Championship Show - Saturday 6th July 2024
BEST IN SHOW & BEST PUPPY IN SHOW - HASBURYSTAFF TOP GUN
RESERVE BEST IN SHOW & BEST OPPOSITE SEX IN SHOW - CH NORTHSTAFF BAY BOMBER FOR CROWSTAFF JW
RESERVE BEST DOG - CH JACKABYTE JAVIKAH
RESERVE BEST BITCH - NL/BEL/INT CH STAFFJOY’S FROZEN ENIGMA
BEST OPPOSITE SEX PUPPY IN SHOW - TRAWDEN VANILLA SUNSET
BEST VETERAN IN SHOW - ILLORI AKINLANA JW ShCM VW
BEST OPPOSITE SEX VETERAN IN SHOW - CH MOSSTROOPER MAKING MISCHIEF AT WAYSTAFF JW (IMP AUS)
ELDEST VETERAN IN SHOW - OSCELLSIE’S TIGER LILLY AT SIMAZYANYA
REFEREE: CAROLINE DEWAR (EUPHEMIA)
DOGS
A massive thanks to the Committee and Officers for inviting me to judge this show, it’s always an honour to get asked to judge at the breed club Ch shows, also a big shout out to my able stewards of the day for keeping the ring running smoothly. A big thanks also to those who entered for my opinion, I am forever thankful that you spend your hard-earned money on entering your dogs under me, it's not always easy I know. Onto the judging itself, my general assessment was that most exhibits had good dentition, there were a few that didn’t, and they didn’t place highly so I won't really mention “teeth” in the critiques, some exhibits were in good condition and I felt those that were placed highly were in somewhat good “nick” so to say; fronts can be somewhat hit and miss with many narrow fronts.
MINOR PUPPY DOG ( 4, 1 abs)
1st Jackson’s JACKABYTE REDEMPTION
B/B Very promising youngster, was absolutely full of beans with a beautiful headpiece, dark eyes and eat ears, well boned with a straight front and good width, nicely turned out at the pasterns, good feet, level topline, decent rib for age and good angulation of the rear quarters, he moved ok in the end, Although he is still a baby, he was in very good condition and an absolute barrel of mischief that I have no doubt will go on to the top once he starts to settle. Handled well.
2nd Rasmussen & Jervelund’s SOUTHCASTLE FIRST CHOICE
Red, ok for head, eyes and ears well placed, good length of muzzle, straight front, topline was good and ok spring of rib for age, good rear quarters, moved and handled well.
3rd Waltham’s DRINGSHAW STROBE
White, good head and front, ok ears and correct eye shape, level topline, good rear quarter, moved ok.
PUPPY DOG (3)
1st Davies HASBURYSTAFF TOP GUN
WOW, what an absolutely stunning youngster, dark brindle with white marking on socks and chest, Punishing headpiece, good length of muzzle, Strong underjaw, coal dark eyes which focused on my every move, neat ears used to his advantage giving him a wicked expression, true straight front with well-padded tight feet turned out slightly as they should, up on his pasterns, well laid shoulders leading onto a level topline which held perfectly on the move, good spring of rib and short coupled, excellent bend of stifle and strong rear quarters with a pump handle tail, stood four square, he moved well and was the absolute stand out of the day for me and is a picture of breed type and balance, he never put a foot wrong all day, Took it all in his stride and I am so pleased to be able to award him his first CC, just watch this young lad FLY. WOW Just WOW. Dog CC, Best Puppy Dog, Best Puppy in Show and Best in Show on Refs decision.
2nd Willems & Faucompret’s FAIRLENIUM AT KINGS OF ODIN
Pied, nice head and good length to muzzle, good eye placement and ok for ears, straight front and feet ok,
level topline and spring of rib developing rear quarters, moved and handled well.
3rd Sandford’s JODEL’S KNIGHTS WHITE SATIN AT LORNICSTAFF
Red and white pied, developing nicely, ok for head, eye and ear placement, level topline held on
the move, again developing rear quarters, moved and handled ok.
JUNIOR DOG (7, 2 abs)
1st Johnson’s TILLCARR FIRE SOLDIER JW
An absolute gorgeous youngster from this kennel, B/B Standard in size, good head shape, dark eyes, good strength of muzzle, neat ear and a lovely Stafford expression, good width to front with good feet, level topline and strong rear quarters, moved and handled well, considered for RCC, surely will go all the way.
2nd Moorcroft’s ELLCHANSHA CHARM THE DEVIL AT MOORSTAR
B/B, another smart boy this one, B/B not quite as developed as 1 but has beautiful head shape, good strength of muzzle, dark eye and neat ears, lovely front with good bone, neat feet, shoulders lead into a level topline with a good spring of rib, well angulated rear quarters, moved with drive handled well, another with a big future.
3rd Marsden’s JAYNEZE DOCTOR JIMMY AT MODLIFE B/B good strong head with neat ears and dark eye, nice strong front with good feet, level topline, good spring of rib and strong quarters, Moved and handled well.
Res Thorley & Fearnley's CREWESTAFF HALF BLUD PRINCE
VHC Boulton, Gillespie-Wren & Hayton's DUSKLIGHT ICE ICE BABY
YEARLING DOG (9, 2 abs)
1st Pickett’s VALGLO TOP GUN
Another cracking B/B of standard size, very good head shape with strength of muzzle, dark ayes and neat ears, lovely weight of bone and straight front, nice tight feet, level topline and good strength to rear quarters, well let down at the hock and he moved well, handled to perfection, in excellent condition, another I considered for the RCC.
2nd Thomas’ MARSTAFF LONE RANGER
Red, with a strong headpiece, strong in muzzle, short stop, good eye and ear placement, deep through skull and good underjaw, well boned and straight in the front, good feet and strong in pasterns, level topline and strong rear quarters and he powered down the mat, moved and handled well.
3rd Lloyd’s KALOSTAFF ES LO QUE ES JW
B/B, standard well balanced, head of good proportions, good strength of muzzle, dark round eye and neat ears, good solid front with lovely weight of bone, tight neat feet, level topline and good rib, strong rear quarters, moved and handled well, was in good condition.
Res Miller's SKYLAND IMPERIAL JW
VHC Howard's MATRIXSTAFFS KNIGHT STAR
MAIDEN DOG (3, 1 w/d)
1st Willems & Faucompret’s FAIRLENIUM AT KINGS OF ODIN
2nd Puppy Dog
2nd Waltham’s DRINGSHAW STROBE
3rd Puppy Dog
NOVICE DOG (6, 1 abs)
1st Kirk, Rochelle, Rochelle & Walton’s KIRSTAFF GOD OF THUNDER
Red with dark mask, topsize, decent head and front, well-padded feet, level topline, ok rear quarters, moved and handled well.
2nd Mills’ STORMBREAKERS VENGEANCE AT MILARKE BULL
Red, many similar traits to1, just preferred the tighter feet and topline of my first, moved and handled well.
3rd Willems & Faucompret’s FAIRLENIUM AT KINGS OF ODIN
2nd Puppy Dog
Res Boulton, Gillespie-Wren & Hayton's DUSKLIGHT ICE ICE BABY
VHC Ogon's PRIMISTAFF SMOOTH CRIMINAL
GRADUATE DOG (1)
1st Bennett’s POWERPACK SINGULARITY
B/B standard in size, lovely head with decent length of muzzle, dark eye, good front and feet, ok topline, strong rear quarters, moved and handled well.
POST GRADUATE DOG (8, 1abs)
1st Lloyd-Williams CWMHAF CELTIC QUEST
Topsize B/B, I loved this dog as a puppy, he hasn’t disappointed, beautiful head and expression, dark eyes and neat ears, well off for bone with a nice front and well-padded feet, level topline and good spring of rib, super short coupled and strong rear, moved handled well.
2nd Yates & Yates ZAKDAN DEVIOUS DEVIL
Standard B/B, Lovely head with dark eyes and neat ears, good underjaw with nice length to muzzle, nice true front and good feet, level topline, strong rear and moved and handle well.
3rd Woolley’s TILLCARR MOUNTAIN OF FIRE
Smart dark brindle, good head and strength of muzzle, dark eyes, neat ears, keen expression, good weight of bone, straight front and nice feet, well up on his toes, level topline and good spring of rib, nice rear quarters and moved and handled well, top 3 could change places next time they meet, very close class.
Res Page's ELITEBULL MISCHIEF AT BELLASTAFF JW
VHC Tomkins' PASGAL REACH OUT AND TOUCH
LIMIT DOG (10, 1 abs)
1st Stillman’s SIKAISTAFF SHADOW WARRIOR OF MAIDENDALE
Smart B/B of standard size, good head and expression, good strength of muzzle, deep through skull, dark eyes and neat ears, he is well off for bone with a nice straight front with good feet, level topline and good spring of rib, short coupled, powerful rear quarters and moved and handled well.
2nd Butler’s ALPORT ON TOUR AT ETERNALCO
Another nice boy, fantastic head shape, dark eye and neat ear, good front and feet, level topline and strong rear, moved and handled well, just preferred the overall outline and balance of my first but a very neat dog indeed.
3rd Blow’s SCOUTER ROGUE ONE JW
Brindle & white, nice head with dark eye and neat ears, good front and feet, level topline, strong rear, moved and handled well.
Res Oram's KAMARISTAFFS ROYAL RUMBLE FOR KALANIBULL
VHC Harper & Whittaker's BETHALEESE’S POLDARK
OPEN DOG (11, 1 abs)
1st Jackson’s CH JACKABYTE JAVIKAH
Well balanced topsize B/B, one I have admired a lot from afar, good shape to head with nice length of muzzle, good strength to underjaw, perfectly placed round dark eyes and neat ear carriage all combining to give him a wonderful keen expression, nice weight of bone and length of leg with good feet well turned out at the pasterns, well laid shoulder leading into a strong neck and level topline, good spring of rib, short coupled, well-muscled rear quarters and is well let down at the hock, put down in a fit, hard condition, moved and handled well, was pleased to award him the Reserve CC
2nd Sheldon CH KAMARISTAFF ROYAL RANSOM AT BOWTMAN JW
Another class B/B, strong head with good muzzle strength, dark eyes and neat ear, he has a very good expression, lovely front with plenty of bone, tight neat feet turned out at the pasterns, strong neckline leading into well laid shoulders and a level topline, he is well off for rib and strong rear quarters, he is a powerhouse of a lad but well balanced, moved and handled well.
3rd Stanway's WAYSTAFF STRIKES MAYHEM (AI)
Red and white pied, nice head with a good expression, good eyes and neat ears, good straight front with ok feet, level topline and enough spring of rib, decent rear quarters moved and handled well.
Res Hinsley's CH EARTHQUAKE STAFFS WEAR IT WELL AT TIGERBULL (IMP ESP)
VHC Parker's CH JACKABYTE BOLETORO AT NETTLEWORTH
BRED BY EXHIBITOR DOG (2, 1 abs)
1st Thomas & Griffiths CH GAZSTAFF BLACK MAGIC
B/B, good clean strong head, neat ears and dark eye, good length of muzzle, strong underjaw, straight front and good feet, level topline and good spring of rib, strong rear quarters, moved and handled well.
VETERAN DOG (1 abs)
1st Rowe & South’s ILLORI AKINLANA JW ShCM VW
B/B good head and front, dark eye and neat ears, level topline and good spring of rib, strong rear quarters, moved and handled well, so pleased he went Best Veteran in Show
2nd Lewis CH BIGGLESWICK SPLASH OF GINGE
Red, quality dog, good head and front, good eye and ear placement, level topline and good rear quarters, just preferred the movement on 1 today but it was a close call and could easily swap places with 1st next time, moved ok and handled well.
3rd Dean’s KYLESTAFF MUDDY WATERS JW ShCM VW B/B, decent head shape with dark eye and good ear carriage, he has a pleasing expression, front was good as were the feet, topline ok, nice bend of stifle, moved and handled well.
DOG JUDGE: MIKE DAVIES (STORMBULL)
BITCHES
Firstly I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the officers and committee for giving me the opportunity to judge at one of the flagship shows in the Stafford calendar. It was an honor and a privilege to be part of such a prestigious event. The show was exceptionally well-run, with impeccable organization from the committee and my ring stewards, whose efforts ensured everything ran smoothly.
The overall quality of the exhibits on show was excellent. The dedication and hard work of the exhibitors were clearly evident, and it was a pleasure to see such fine specimens. However, I did notice that a couple of placements were affected by a lack of condition. While the standard was generally very high, attention to conditioning could have made a difference in a few classes. Additionally, I observed a few exhibits with untidy mouths. Although this does not detract from the dogs' health, it is not in line with the breed standard.
The day was quite hot, and it was evident that the temperature took a toll on some of the dogs in the final lineup. Several exhibits appeared to be flagging in the heat, losing that sparkle and energy that had initially earned them their spots in the final challenge. Nevertheless, the quality of the dogs in the final lineup was top-notch. Each dog deserved its place, and I was very pleased with the choices made on the day. The Veteran class was particularly noteworthy. It was a standout class with several exceptional dogs that exemplified the enduring qualities of their breeds. Judging this class was a true pleasure and a highlight of the day for me.
MINOR PUPPY BITCH (5, 4 abs)
1st KEEPSTAFF LOCK AND LOAD AT ZAKDAN (IMP DNK) A well-balanced black and white bitch who exhibits a keen, alert expression that captures attention immediately. Her well-pronounced cheeks add to her striking and distinguished appearance. The deep chest indicates strong lung capacity and overall endurance, good bite. When she moves, she does so with purpose, demonstrating agility, coordination, and a robust physical condition. Lovely puppy with a bright future. Had a good day today, taking home a boot load of prizes
PUPPY BITCH (4)
1st TRAWDEN VANILLA SUNSET
What a beautiful puppy! From the moment she stepped into the ring, she was alert and poised. She has a lovely head shape with a well-defined stop and a good length of muzzle. Her overall structure is impressive, with well-placed shoulders, a deep ribcage, and a well-angulated rear, contributing to her excellent balance and agility, this was what gave her the nod over 2nd in the final line up. She moved with purpose and confidence up and down the mat, demonstrating both fluidity and strength. Her seamless teamwork with her handler was notable,. I was pleased to award her Best Puppy Bitch, recognizing her exceptional qualities and promising potential.
2nd DELACOUR AMAZING GRACE
A tidy, well-put-together red bitch with a white chest, this puppy shows significant potential. She has a typical Stafford head with a dark eye, complemented by a strong front and a well-balanced body. She has a good future, and with maturity, will be in the cards for some time to come.
3rd GRIZZLYSTAFF’S STAND BY ME
Black brindle with a good head and expression, good bite and tidy ears. Exhibits a well-rounded eye, excellent front and shoulder placement, and solid bone structure for her age
.Res USE TO REMEMBER HIM MADDY DU FLEURON CHAMPENOIS
JUNIOR BITCH (9)
1st DUSKLIGHT DEL A SOUL
A stunning white bitch with many admirable qualities. She has a strong, expressive head with well-defined features and an engaging, expressive face. My commentary stated simply “WOW” when describing her exceptional expression. She possesses a powerful neck and impressive width and strength in the front, contributing to her commanding presence. Her muscular build is evident, with a deep chest and a powerful, well-angulated rear. She powered confidently up the mat, showcasing both her strength and agility. Overall, this bitch's striking appearance and solid structure give her the edge in a competitive class.
2nd HAMMYSTAFF HOT LOVE
Another top-quality bitch, she possesses a lovely head with an expressive face that immediately captures attention. Her powerful front, deep ribcage, and well-angulated rear contribute to her impressive overall structure. She moved with purpose and confidence, showcasing both agility and strength. Her combination of a striking appearance and solid physical attributes marks her as a top contender with significant potential.
3rd DEKAYRO THE ICE QUEEN
A well-put-together bitch with a nice head shape, keen expression, and a well-proportioned body. Her quality is evident, reflecting a balanced and attractive structure. While she shows great promise, she will benefit from time to mature fully. As she grows, her potential is likely to become even more pronounced.
Res NORTHPOINTS DRESSED FOR SUCCESS AT WAYSTAFF (IMP NLD)
VHC LLANSTAFFS THE ONE
YEARLING BITCH (8, 1abs)
1st ALSHANCORN SAYS WHO JW
A black brindle and white bitch with a notably strong and powerful head, complemented by a short neck and a wide front. Her deep ribcage and compact build are well-structured, providing a solid foundation. The well-angled rear quarters enhance her movement, allowing her to move with efficiency and purpose. Her overall structure reflects a balance of strength and agility, demonstrating her robust physical attributes. A lot more to come from her in the future I feel. .
2nd SIKAISTAFF CASK STRENGTH JW
Another bitch I expect to do exceptionally well in the future. She is anotheer top-quality example of her breed, exuding both quality and balance. Her head is lovely, with an expressive face, dark eye, and well-placed ears. While I often avoid clichéd phrases, it's worth noting that she and the other top contender were very close in comparison, making this one of the more challenging decisions of the day. Her ring presence is impressive, and she moved with grace and purpose. This bitch clearly has the attributes and potential to excel as she continues to develop.
3rd ROUGESTAFF RED VELVET
A lovely red bitch with many appealing qualities. She has a strong, well-defined head, a deep ribcage, and a well-angulated rear. Turned out in excellent condition and handled well.
Res SKYLAND CONSORT JW
VHC SCIPELEI AGAINST ALL ODDS
MAIDEN BITCH (4, abs)
1st KEEPASTAFF LOCK AND LOAD AT ZAKDAN (IMP DNK)
See 1st MP
2nd AIXIT ROSIE BLUEBELL
A nice black brindle bitch with good substance and presence. She has an attractive head shape, a well-boned front, and a deep ribcage. Her powerful rear enhances her overall strength and movement. This bitch presents a solid and balanced profile, would have just liked a little more animation
NOVICE BITCH
(4, 2 abs)
1st SCIPELEI AGAINST ALL ODDS
The BB bitch turned out in good condition, demonstrating several notable attributes. She has a pleasing head shape with a keen expression. Her shoulders are well-placed, contributing to her overall balance and structure. her tuck-up is well-defined, adding to her sleek appearance. Her rear angulation is good. She was well-handled.
2nd KEEPASTAFF LOCK AND LOAD AT ZAKDAN (IMP DNK)
See 1st MP
GRADUATE BITCH (11)
1st JAYNEZE RAMONA
Stunning BB Bitch was in excellent shape, showcasing an impressive balance that highlighted her overall quality. Her head was clean and aesthetically pleasing. The front assembly was strong and well-constructed, leading to well-placed shoulders that contributed to her powerful and coordinated movement. The rear was muscular and robust, providing the necessary drive and power. Her movement was smooth and fluid, demonstrating her exceptional conformation and condition.
2nd JUNOSTAFF SPLISH SPLASH
Lovely R/W bitch. She has a distinctly feminine head, which is enhanced by her dark, round eyes that give her a keen and alert expression. Her rose ears are nicely shaped and set correctly, adding to her overall appealing head profile. Her front is strong and straight, providing a solid foundation. Her shoulders are well-muscled, Her topline is straight and held well both when standing and on the move.
3rd VADELIZA BOX OF TRIX
This BB bitch is well put together and shows great potential for the future. Despite her current qualities, I believe she is yet to reach her full potential. She has a nice head with a dark eye that gives her a keen and expressive look. Her deep rib cage contributes to her strong and balanced physique.
Res POWERPACK FLEUR DELACOUR
VHC KIRSTAFF DOLLY’S DAREDEVIL AT METALBULL
POST GRADUATE BITCH
(8, 3 abs)
1st SIKAISTAFF ALL OF ME AT KAMIFLO
A feminine Staffordshire Bull Terrier with a quality head well placed ears that add to her intelligent and alert expression. She has a shapely, well-proportioned body that showcases her muscular build and agility. Her overall balance is appealing, with a true and steady movement up and down the mat. Lovely example of the breed, handled very well, handler really gets the best from her.
2nd BETHALEESE’S ICE’N A’SLICE FOR SCOURGIE
This white and red Staffordshire Bull Terrier is slightly taller than my first place but still well-balanced. She has a nice head with neat ears and a dark eye, giving her a keen expression. Her front is strong, and her shoulders are well laid back. She moved well, displaying good structure and coordination.
3rd DEKAYRO SHE’S LIKE THE WIND
Another well-constructed brindle Stafford bitch with a strong front and keen expression. She has well-placed shoulders, turned out in good condition, well constructed and moves efficiently
Res ALPORT DARK QUEEN OF ARKENSTAFF
VHC CWMHAF BRING ME SUNSHINE
LIMIT BITCH (9, 3 abs)
1st BERRYSTOCK BEST KEPT SECRET
A lovely black brindle bitch turned out in great condition. She boasts a beautifully feminine head, characterized by neat ears, dark eyes, and a distinct stop, giving her an alert and expressive look. Her front has impressive width, providing a strong and sturdy appearance, complemented by a deep rib and a well-defined tuck up. Her powerful rear end contributes to her excellent movement, which is smooth and efficient. This bitch moved well and showed herself beautifully, a testament to both her quality and the skilful handling she received.
2nd ELITEBULL SKYEFALL JW
What stood out for me with this stunning black brindle bitch was her balance. There is nothing exaggerated about her. She has a lovely chiseled head, an expressive face, neat ears, and a good bite. Her body features a deep rib and good angulations, contributing to her smooth and efficient movement. She moved well, displaying excellent structure and coordination.
3rd INDIANSTAFF UP WHERE YOU BELONG AT SURESTAFF (IMP BEL)
A different type from the first two, but nonetheless, this black brindle bitch is oozing quality. The strength and bone she possesses, along with her solid, well-balanced construction, earned her this place in a competitive class. She stood out with her robust build and overall harmony, showcasing excellent breed characteristics.
Res DUSKLIGHT CASSIOPEIA
VHC CWMHAF CARIAD
OPEN BITCH
(9, 2 abs)
1st CH NORTHSTAFF BAY BOMBER FOR CROWSTAFF JW
If you close your eyes and picture a perfect BB Staffordshire bitch, you will see this wonderful example of the breed. She epitomizes the breed standard, with her beautifully feminine head, neat ears, and keen expression. One of her most endearing features is her "big Stafford smile"! Her head is truly lovely, enhanced by the neatest of ears and a perfect width to her front. Her well-placed shoulders, deep rib, and powerful rear showcase her strength and balanced construction. The lovely tuck-up adds to her overall elegant silhouette, and she was turned out in first-class condition, highlighting her excellent care and presentation. Her great rear angulation allowed her to move with an effortless grace, as if she floated more than moved up and down the mat. Her movement was smooth and powerful, demonstrating her excellent structure and coordination. On the day, she was a well-deserved CC winner, standing out in a competitive class and fully deserving of the title "Champion." Her quality, balance, and adherence to the breed standard make her an exemplary Staffordshire Bull Terrier
2nd NL/BEL/INT CH STAFFJOY’S FROZEN ENIGMA
This bitch was another absolutely stunning example of the breed. Similar in many ways to the CC winner, it was difficult to split the two, with just the winner's condition giving her the edge. Nevertheless, this bitch is of exceptional quality. She possesses a stunning head and expression, featuring well-defined cheek muscles and a good bite. Her strong front is impressive, showcasing her solid and sturdy build. The deep rib provides a robust and powerful core, while her powerful rear end adds to her strength and agility.I particularly appreciated her overall balance and construction, which allowed her to move with grace and power. Her presence in the ring is truly captivating. This is another absolutely top-drawer bitch who fully deserved the RCC today.
3rd CH DELACOUR SWEETEST TABOO FOR IDYLLICSTAFF
This is a bitch I have long admired from ringside, and she didn't disappoint when I got to assess her. She has a lovely head, neat ears, and a well-put-together body. She's another beautiful example of the breed, who makes her handler work hard for her places, but it's well worth the effort! Her strong front, deep rib, and powerful rear complement her overall balanced structure. Her keen expression and well-defined features add to her appeal, making her a standout in the ring.
Res KAMARISTAFFS ROYAL GEM AT JAZOSTAFF JW
VHC`SOUTHCASTLE CANDYFLOSS
BRED BY EXHIBITOR BITCH (5,3 abs)
1st ILLORI CONSTELLATION JW
A black brindle bitch with an excellent head shape and a well-defined stop. Her clean head is complemented by a good bite, showcasing her strong yet feminine features. She has an athletic body that is in great condition, reflecting her sound structure. Her topline remained level both when standing and on the move, highlighting her balanced conformation. Her good rear angulation contributed to her smooth and efficient movement. A good example of the breed, demonstrating strength, elegance, and excellent physical condition.
2nd POWERPACK ALURA FINVARRA JW
A strong black brindle bitch with an excellent head and expressive features. Her neat ears and well-defined head, complete with a distinct stop, give her a classic and refined look. Her body is robust and well-boned, reflecting her strength and solid build.
VETERAN BITCH
(9, 1 abs)
1st CH MOSSTROOPER MAKING MISCHIEF AT WAYSTAFF (IMP AUS)
This is a bitch I awarded a breed club open show Best in Show to in 2014, and I could not believe she was the same girl when I saw her again. Her condition for her age is simply unbelievable, and she stood out so much that I had her in mind when considering my RCC. She's a stunning red and white pied with a beautiful head, dark eyes, and neat ears. Her lovely strong front and deep rib show off her robust structure, and she was turned out in fantastic condition. Her powerful and efficient movement on the mat was impressive, and she held her topline beautifully from every angle. This bitch moved with drive and purpose, demonstrating her excellent structure and fitness. Her overall balance and poise were exceptional, reflecting the quality that won her Best in Show a decade ago. She is a cracking bitch now, just as she was ten years earlier.
2nd VALGLO DÉJÀ VU AT SCOUTOR
Another well-balanced Staffordshire Bull Terrier bitch, turned out in good condition for her age. She possesses a lovely, strong yet feminine head, with a keen expression that captures her alert and lively nature. Her well-proportioned body and moved with impressive fluidity and strength, demonstrating her excellent overall condition for her age. Her movement was smooth and purposeful.
3rd CH BOLDSTOCK AM I BOVERED
This one tugged at my heartstrings. A bitch I have long admired, and I am honored to go over her. She was truly a show stopper! A stunning black brindle bitch, who still has that "Stafford sparkle" in her eye. She remains well-balanced, deep-chested, and possesses the confirmation of the champion she truly is. Her strong, feminine head and keen expression are just as captivating as ever, and her overall condition is a testament to her enduring quality and care. A magnificent example of the breed, she continues to impress and embody the spirit of a true champion.
Res ZAKSTAFF WINTERFELL JW
VHC STAROLESTAFF ARABELA AT BOSCADOR JW
BITCH JUDGE: STEVE FAIRHURST (FAIRLENIUM)
CH NOTHSTAFF BAY BOMBER FOR CROWSTAFF JW
TRAWDEN VANILLA SUNSET
ILLORI AKINLANA JW ShCM VW
CH MOSSTROOPER MAKING MISCHIEF AT WAYSTAFF JW (IMP AUS)
CH JACKABYTE JAVIKAH
NL/BEL/INT CH STAFFJOY’S FROZEN ENIGMA
OSCELLSIE’S TIGER LILLY AT SIMAZYANYA
Open Show - Saturday 11th May 2024
BEST DOG & BEST IN SHOW - FR CH ROBIN DARK KNIGHT DU FLEURON CHAMPENOIS
BEST BITCH, BEST OPPOSITE SEX & RESERVE BEST IN SHOW - ALPORT CERRIDWEN LUX JNR CH
RESERVE BEST DOG - ALPORT BOLD RULER
RERSERVE BEST BITCH - SKYLAND CONSORT
BEST PUPPY IN SHOW - ELLCHANSHA CHARM THE DEVIL AT MOORSTAR
BEST OPPOSITE SEX PUPPY IN SHOW - USE TO REMEMBER HIM MADDY DU FLEURON CHAMPENOIS
BEST VETERAN IN SHOW - ILLORI AKINLANA JW ShCM VW
BEST OPPOSITE SEX VETERAN IN SHOW - CH ILLORI BELIEVE IN ME JW
Thank you to the committee for a lovely day and a fantastic gift. Big thank you to my stewards for the day who kept the ring running as smooth as clockwork and last but not least thank you to all the exhibitors. I hope you enjoyed your day as much as I enjoyed mine.
MINOR PUPPY DOG (1,1 abs)
PUPPY DOG (3,1 abs)
1st ELLCHANSHA CHARM THE DEVIL AT MOORSTAR B/b white on chest, balanced puppy with good bone substance. Good head, dark eyes, clean muzzle and correct bite. Body developing with a good spring of rib, straight front and tight feet. Muscle is starting to define. Moved well, one to watch in the future, pleased to award BEST PUPPY IN SHOW
2nd STORMBREAKERS VENGEANCE AT MILARKE BULL 11-month-old red puppy who is coming on nicely. Good head shape, dark mask and neat ears. Rear end developing well, good tail set. Moved ok. Just preferred the overall look and maturity of 1st
JUNIOR DOG (5,1 abs)
1st KALOSTAFF ES LO QUE ES JW B/b Standard size, good head shape with lovely expression. Muscular neck, good front with ample bone. Plenty of rib, nice tuck. Powerful hind quarters, good angulation. Moved with drive while keeping a level top line
2nd MATRIXSTAFFS KNIGHT STAR B/b another standard size, lovely head, neat ears, clean muzzle. Good depth of brisket, spring of rib, Shown in good condition. Very close decision with 1st just preferred the more compact body of the winner,
3rd CREWESTAFF HALF BLUD PRINCE B/b Powerful head, good expression, compact body. Good bone substance. Shown in fit condition, moved ok
RES FENREE DASTARDLY DEVIL
YEARLING DOG (3,2 abs)
1st SKYLAND IMPERIAL JW B/b dog strong head, good length of muzzle. Dark eyes, good expression. Well balanced body, ample bone. Tight padded feet. Good angulation and well-developed hind quarters. Moved well.
NOVICE DOG (3,1 abs)
1st STORMBREAKERS VENGEANCE AT MILARKE BULL See 2nd Puppy dog
2nd PRIMISTAFF SMOOTH CRIMINAL Top size red/white dog, Strong head, pronounced cheek muscles. Strong neck leading into muscular shoulders. Good spring of rib. Longer in the body than 1st. Preferred the overall look of 1st.
GRADUATE DOG (1,1 abs)
POST GRADUATE DOG (4,1 abs)
1st TILLCARR MOUNTAIN OF FIRE B/b This dog made his handler work but once settled he moved very well on the mat. Typical head, neat ears, dark eye and distinctive stop, creating a nice expression. Straight front, padded feet and short dark nails. Good bone substance, plenty of rib, balanced and powerful rear end with correct tail set
2nd PASGAL REACH OUT AND TOUCH B/b Excellent head shape, clean muzzle and correct bite. Good depth of brisket, level top line and stood four square. Good rear angulation. Presented in very good condition but lost out to 1st as I preferred the alertness of the class winner.
3rd KANNECHOR GUESS HE'S BACK AT GNOSALL
OPEN DOG (6,1 abs)
1st FR CH ROBIN DARK KNIGHT DU FLEURON CHAMPENOIS B/ B dog with a dash of white on his chest, he caught my eye as soon as he entered the ring. Once I put my hands on him, I wasn’t disappointed. Good length of muzzle, distinctive stop and dark round eyes. Pleasing head shape, neat ears and a beautiful expression. Muscular neck, straight front, plenty of bone and tight feet. Moved with drive and purpose. In the final line up on his toes was very alert and his eyes followed my every move drawing me back to him. Pleased to award BEST DOG & BEST IN SHOW
2nd ALPORT BOLD RULER B/b dog that I have judged before and what a difference in 18 months, he has definitely come into his own. He has many virtues and is well balanced. Powerful body and uses it well on the mat. Lovely head shape, neat ears and super expression. Straight front, plenty of rib. Nice tuck well developed muscular hind quarters and good angulation. Correct tail set. Shown in very good condition RESERVE BEST DOG
3rd BETHALEESE'S POLDARK B/b Standard balanced dog, lovely head and expression, plenty of rib and bone, great tuck, shown in tip top condition. Good angulation, powerful rear, moved with purpose.
RES NORTHSTAFF NIGHTMARE
VHC ELLCHANSHA HOTSHOT
VETERAN DOG (5,1 abs)
1st ILLORI AKINLANA JW ShCM VW B/b dog I have judged this dog before he is over 9 years old. This dog is a credit to its owners, condition and fitness is up there with dogs half his age. In my notes I put alert and still enjoying being a showman. starting to go a little silver around a good length clean muzzle. Good straight front, tight feet. Up on his pasterns just enjoying the day. Moved well and with purpose BEST VETERAN IN SHOW
2nd KYLESTAFF MUDDY WATER JW ShCM VW B/b patch of white on chest over 10 years old. Good size standard dog, good head and stop. Neat ears and good expression. Plenty of bone and rib, nice tuck. Correct tail set. Moved well
3rd ALPORT HALLO MAN B/b 11-year-old who can still show the youngest how it’s done, good head shape, nice expression. Good spring of rib. Shown in good condition, moved and handled well
RES ILLORI AZIZI
MINOR PUPPY BITCH (2)
1st USE TO REMEMBER HIM MADDY DU FLEURON CHAMPENOIS Quality b/br bitch, 8 months old in proportion but what struck me with this bitch was her awareness in the ring for one so young up on her toes and alert the entire time. Dark round eyes, correct bite, feminine expression. Rib and body coming on nicely, everything in proportion for her age. Moved well on the mat and one I will follow as she matures. Glad to award BEST PUPPY BITCH & BEST OPPOSITE SEX PUPPY IN SHOW
2nd DRINGSHAW RED FLARE Red/ white 6 months old slighty longer in the leg than 1st. good head shape, round dark eye. Straight front, good rib for age. Body shape developing well for her age. Moved ok.
PUPPY BITCH (1)
1st ELLCHANSHA UNDER YOUR SPELL AT KNOCKON B/br stood alone in this class. Very neat bitch with a good profile from all angles. Standard head shape with neat ears, dark round eyes creating a great expression. Straight front, plenty of bone for age. Good topline, good angulation. Moved well.
JUNIOR BITCH (5,1 abs)
1st DRINGSHAW DANSE DU FEU Red/ white really liked this bitch, ticked all the boxes for me just needs to come into her own. Well-constructed, straight front, enough rib, Feminine head, good bite, neat rose ears. Correct tail set. Moved and handled well.
2nd ELLCHANSHA CAST A SPELL B/b white on chest and feet good head and muzzle ratio, correct bite, neat ears. Good front, level top line and moved well. Brisket and rib coming on nicely, good rear end, correct tail set.
3rd ALPORT COUNTIN' STARZ WITH DARKRIDGE B/b balanced bitch, lovely head shape. Body starting to mature up. Moved well keeping a good top line, lost out on 2nd place due to fitness
RES FENREE SPEAK OF THE DEVIL
YEARLING BITCH (6,1 abs)
1st SKYLAND CONSORT JW B\b good head shape, neat ears, correct bite, defined cheek bones creating a lovey expression. Powerful short neck leading into a well ribbed powerful body. Tight padded feet. Good angulation. Moved well. Handled to perfection one that I did consider in my final line up RESERVE BEST BITCH
2nd ALPORT NO SURRENDER B/b bitch who was very similar to 1st feminine bitch great head and expression, good front, close coupled, alert and up on her toes, lost out on 1st place on fitness. 1st and 2nd could change places at any time.
3rd ENGLADIAN I'VE GOT CLASS B/b white on toes, well balanced, straight front, good spring of rib, nice tuck. Moved ok
RES LEEBEE'S PRINCESS CHARLOTTE
VHC BLUE BOY WINNER AT MILARKE BULL
NOVICE BITCH (7,3 abs)
1st ELLCHANSHA PUT A SPELL ON YOU B/b 11 months who has everything coming on nicely. Balanced and in proportion now just needs to mature. Excellent head shape, correct eye set, neat ears creating a lovely expression. Tight feet, brisket and ribs developing nicely. Fit but not over done for a puppy. Correct tail set and moved well.
2nd ILLORI CAMIYAH B/b bitch full of life, lovely head shape and expression, correct mouth. Good front and feet. Plenty rib and level top line. Good tail set Excellent condition and coat. Moved well.
3rd ENGLADIAN I'VE GOT CLASS See 3rd in yearling
RES LEEBEE'S PRINCESS CHARLOTTE
GRADUATE BITCH (5, 1 abs)
1st ILLORI CAMIYAH See 2nd in Novice bitch
2nd FAIRLENIUM PIXIE QUEEN AT SHARBELLE Black/white pied lovely head and expression, dark eye, good length of muzzle, correct bite. Enough bone and rib, straight front, good bend of stifle
3rd TORKAVI THE LAST DRAGON AT TESHLEYSTAFF JW B/b nice feminine head, good ears, dark eye. Neat tight feet, level top line, moved ok.
RES ROWELLSTAFF TIGER EYES
POST GRADUATE BITCH (4,1 abs)
1st ILLORI CONSTELLATION JW B/b good head shape and expression dark round eyes, correct bite and cheek muscle. Strong pasterns, good spring of rib, nice brisket correct angulation shown in very fit condition. Move with purpose and drive
2nd ALPORT DARK QUEEN OF ARKENSTAFF B/b lovely head shape, dark round eyes giving a super expression, big teeth and correct bite. Good front and shoulder. Muscular neck and rear end, unfortunately had a bit more covering than 1st. Moved with ease holding her topline.
3rd FAIRLENIUM PIXIE QUEEN AT SHARBELLE See 2nd GB
OPEN BITCH (6,2 abs)
1st ALPORT CERRIDWEN LUX JNR CH B/b who stood out for me in a strong open class. Perfectly balanced standing four square. Feminine head and expression. Padded tight feet, strong pasterns. Good depth of brisket, well sprung ribs. Good tuck. Moved with purpose while holding a level topline. Shown in superb condition. BEST BITCH, BEST OPPOSITE SEX & RESERVE BEST IN SHOW
2nd CH TARAIEL RAY OF LIGHT AT WELLSSTAFFS B/b with white seen this bitch many times from ringside and can see why she has CH in front of her name. Hands on she didn’t disappoint, stood four square and moved with purpose and drive, just lost out on fitness
3rd ILLORI CONSTELLATION JW See 1st PGB
RES BETHALEESE'S BEWITCHED
VETERAN BITCH (6,4 abs)
1st CH ILLORI BELIEVE IN ME JW B/b standard bitch, shown in excellent and fit condition, moved with purpose and drive. Stunning profile when viewed from all angles, plenty of rib, nice tuck. Muscular shoulders and rear quarters ticked a lot of boxes for me another I did consider in my final line up BEST OPPOSITE SEX VETERAN
2nd OSCELLSIE'S TIGER LILLY AT SIMAZYANYA B/b 14 years young and she enjoyed her day strutting her body on the mat as if she owned it, still showing the Stafford sprit even at her age. Thank you for bringing her
JUDGE: DAVE BUTLER (ETERNALCO)
SPECIAL AWARD CLASSES
Firstly I’d like to thank the above club for the invite to judge the special award classes at their open show . We were so welcomed and looked after the full day . Big thanks to my 2 stewards Caroline Dewar and Tash Walker for keeping the ring running smoothly . I was over the moon with my entry and the overall quality I had to choose from in each class you only wish there was more than 1 first . I found no mouth problems . It was a really warm day at least 24 degrees and all the dogs coped well with the heat .
PUPPY DOG OR BITCH
This was a quality class of puppies .
1st Mrs N Moorcroft ELLCHANSHA CHARM THE DEVIL AT MOORSTAR (D) B/b I've watched this boy at ringside and liked what I saw and today I got the honour to judge him . I actually appreciate him more now getting my hands on him . He displays a beautiful clean profile which shows he has a good balance of bone and substance for his construction. His head is maturing strong with no exaggerations and has width and depth to his muzzle and houses a good bite . His round dark eyes shows his beautiful expression which followed me at all times . Good front assembly with good width through out on tight tidy feet . Level topline which held consistently on the move and stacked . At this stage his rib is good . His rear quarters are developing nicely for his age he also has good angulation which showed when he was on the move moving so freely but with power . He really works so well with his handler and he really shows himself off so well . He was put down in good condition and for me was bang on fitness for his age . He really does have a bright future .
2nd Mrs A Johnson ELLCHANSHA CAST A SPELL (B) B/b Litter sister to 1 . I have to say I really enjoyed judging her so lively but for me how they should be . Made her handler work but he did get best out of her . Another who displays a beautiful profile clean but feminine . She is maturing nicely for her age . Clean feminine head piece showing no coarseness . Correct bite . Piercing dark round eyes which shows her wicked expression . Lovely straight front with bone and enough width . Enough rib for her age and level topline . Her rear is similar to her brother’s developing nicely for her age and she too has enough angulation . She really made me smile on the move but once settled she moved so effortlessly but with drive down the mat . She was also put down in good condition. Another I think will have a bright future .
3rd Mrs A Johnson ELLCHANSHA PUT A SPELL ON YOU (B) B/b Litter sister to first 2 . She is very similar to her litter sister in size and overall profile she too displays a beautiful clean feminine head and is at same stage of maturity as her litter sister . I just preferred their movement to hers on the day but this was just my opinion . However, another I think will have a bright future .
OPEN DOG
1st Mr S & Mrs A Lloyd KALOSTAFF ES LO QUE ES JW b/b Of just under 18 months old . He is of standard size and balanced . You can see his head is maturing well, clean showing no exaggerations but strong and masculine with good width of muzzle . Tight lips with correct bite . Piercing dark round eyes that watch you at all times . Good front assembly width showing no narrowness. Correct rib for his compact body ,short coupled . He has strong rear quarters with good muscle on them this showed when he was on the move using the mat well with his powerful drive . He was put down in good condition.
2nd Miss L M &Miss AJ Woolley TILLCARR MOUNTAIN OF FIRE B/b Bang on standard size dog who displays many great virtues . He has enough substance and bone for his construction. A punishing head with well defined cheek muscles with tidy ears . Dark eyes that completes his keen expression . Strong neck which flows into a great front assembly. Fabulous depth of rib that leads into a good tuck up at loin . Strong at rear with good angulation . He showed no weakness on the move and displayed parallel movement. Shown in good hard condition . I couldn’t believe he had never had any training he worked so well with his handler .
3rd Mr L & Miss H Thorley & Fearnley CREWESTAFF HALF BLUD PRINCE B/b There is so much I like about this boy. It is just a pity he had to meet my first and second today. He was only beat on maturity as he was the youngest just under 14 months old . He too displays many great virtues and many similar to my first and second . Good for bone and substance for his overall construction at this stage . His head is maturing well and coming along nicely at this stage for his age . Good front assembly with tidy feet. Level topline . I could feel his rear quarters are starting to strengthen up and muscle and he has good angulation . He moves so well up and down the mat . The best of him is yet to come he just needs time to mature .
OPEN BITCH
1st Mr O Candela ALPORT CERRIDWEN LUX JNR CH B/b I have watched this girl at the ringside or sharing the ring together and liked what I saw . As I thought she didn’t disappoint. She is of lovely balance and breed type . Her overall outline is so eye catching it’s hard to take your eyes off her as her handler really gets the best out her . Super head piece clean with no exaggerations with distinct stop, good width of muzzle and underjaw . Piercing dark eyes show that beautiful expressions.Strong neck leading into her good front assembly on tight tidy feet . She has enough rib for her compact body . Her top line is rock solid at all times short coupled with powerful rear quarters and good bend of stifle . She was a little unsettled on the move but settled and moved so effortlessly on the mat . Shown in good condition. I would just like to see her fitter.
2nd Miss GL &Mr D Rowe & South ILLORI CONSTELLATION JW B/b I have judged this girl previously and I still stand by what I wrote in my critique - she is class . Another who works so well with her lady handler . She still displays all the same virtues. She too is of good breed type . Displays a beautiful clean profile and has good bone and substance for her construction. Clean feminine head piece with sweet expression . Well laid back shoulders on tidy feet ,level topline . Nice spring of rib that fits nicely in her compact body . Strong and well angulated rear which showed when she was on the move moving so freely but with a powerful drive .
3rd Mrs V Sloka ALPORT DARK QUEEN OF ARKENSTAFF B/b Litter sister to my winner . She has many of the same virtues as her litter sister . It’s just a pity these three had to meet in the same class today . As I really like all of them. She too displays of good breed type . Another who has a good balance of bone and substance . Head is strong and deep with correct proportions. With dark round eyes . Well set front assembly on tidy feet . Level topline held consistently. She was strong at the rear with enough angulation which showed when she was on the move displaying parallel movement while on the move .
Judge: TRACY HAMILTON (SHAWRIGG)
BEST DOG & BEST IN SHOW
BEST BITCH, RESERVE BEST IN SHOW & BEST OPPOSITE SEX
RESERVE BEST DOG
RESERVE BEST BITCH
BEST PUPPY IN SHOW (DOG)
BEST OPPOSITE SEX PUPPY (BITCH)
BEST VETERAN IN SHOW (DOG)
BEST OPPOSITE SEX VETERAN (BITCH)
SACS PUPPY DOG/BITCH
SACS OPEN DOG
SACS OPEN BITCH
Golden Jubilee Open Show - Sunday 3rd September 2023
Judge: David Butler (Joemikeste)
Special Award Classes Judge: Michaela Riley (Hatson)
BEST IN SHOW – NORTHSTAFF NIGHTMARE
RESERVE BEST IN SHOW & BEST OPPOSITE SEX –
CH HAMMYSTAFF LOVE BOMB JW
BEST PUPPY IN SHOW – FERGIESTAFFS POLAR BEAR
BEST OPPOSITE SEX PUPPY IN SHOW – SKYLAND IMPERIAL
BEST VETERAN IN SHOW –ILLORI AKINLANA JW ShCM VW
BEST OPPOSITE SEX VETERAN IN SHOW – STUDSTAFF SUGAR AND SPICE OF HAMASON JW ShCM
RESERVE BEST DOG – BIG MAN ON MAC DUI SHAWRIGG JW
RESERVE BEST BITCH – ILLORI CONSTELLATION JW
BEST IN SHOW
Firstly I would like to thank this wonderful committee for inviting me to judge their golden Jubilee Open Show, thank you to all my stewards who kept the ring running smoothly, mouths were good overall and no major concerns, some dogs could do with being a bit fitter as this is something we can change. Lastly I would like to thank all the exhibitors for letting me go over their dogs for me to give my opinion, I had a great day judging. Thank you for my lovely gifts too.
DOGS
MINOR PUPPY DOG (2):
1st TILLCARR FIRE SOLDIER
B/b just 6 months, what a lovely puppy! Developing nicely, great head shape with neat ears and dark round eye and cracking expression, good under jaw, body as I would like in one so young, level topline, good back end and correct bend of stifle, handled very well, think this puppy will have a bright future will be watching very closely only lost out for BPD on maturity.
2nd FENREE DASTARDLY DEVIL
B/b 7 month old another nice puppy taller than one, nice head and ears, good length of muzzle, front correct, level topline stood and on the move, good back end and tail set, just preferred expression of one.
PUPPY DOG (3):
1st FERGIESTAFFS POLAR BEAR - BEST PUPPY IN SHOW
White with red markings 11 month old puppy coming on very nicely, good width to head very clean with nice expression and good under jaw, front nice and straight, strong neck, good spring of rib, level topline stood and on the move, muscled hindquarters, good bend of stifle, moved and handled very well, very balanced puppy.
2nd SKYLAND IMPERIAL
B/b another pleasing puppy with attractive Head & expression, dark round eye and correct ear placement, clean lipped, straight front ,nice body shape, level topline, good strong rear, close coupled, moved very well unlucky to come up against one today.
3rd KALOSTAFF ES LO QUE ES
B/b Dog nice head shape and ears, good length of muzzle, preferred the darker eye of first two, enough bone for age, good spring of rib, moved well.
JUNIOR DOG (3):
1st CWMHAF AMBASSADOR
B/b nice dog with good clean muzzle, Dark eye, could have used ears better, straight front, nice tight feet, ample spring of rib, level topline, very fit at the back end and good bend of stifle, moved well once settled.
2nd KANNECHOR GUESS HE'S BACK AT GNOSALL
B/b with white chest and feet stronger than one good width to head, dark eye and good length to muzzle, strong neck, good rear, correct tail set.
3rd EXODUSBULLS BOSS ADONIS
Top sized blue, strong head, correct length of muzzle, correct
front , topline good, enough rear end, moved well for handler.
YEARLING DOG (1):
1st BIG MAN ON MAC DUI SHAWRIGG JW
- RESERVE BEST DOG
Red dog with white chest and feet I have judged this dog before and he did not disappoint this time, Head with good depth and width, dark round eye, neatest of ears, great straight wide front, strong neck with good shoulder placement, short coupled body with great spring of rib, straight topline, very fit all over moved up and down the mat with ease very well handled credit to owner.
NOVICE DOG (0):
GRADUATE DOG (2,2 abs):
POST GRADUATE DOG (4):
1st NORTHSTAFF NIGHTMARE
- BEST DOG & BEST IN SHOW
B/b with white blaze another I have judged before just gets better with age, lovely clean head shape with the keenest of expressions, neat rose ears, clean lipped with strong muzzle, very nice well boned front, good pasterns and tidy feet, strong neck, good shoulder placement, really good topline which he held on the move, overall fitness superb rock solid back end & shown in great condition looked good from all angles, very balanced dog moved and shown to perfection pleased to award him BEST DOG & BEST IN SHOW WELL DONE
2nd PASGAL REACH OUT AND TOUCH
B/b another nice dog with pleasing head good length of muzzle , dark round eye, neat ears, well defined cheek muscles, strong neck leading to well laid back shoulders, straight front, level topline, strong rear, moved well just wish had bit more spark to finish him off, just preferred overall fitness of one.
3rd ZAKDAN DEVIOUS DEVIL JW
B/b also lovely dog nice clean head, neat ears, dark round eye correct length to muzzle, good straight front, topline fine, good fit rear, moved well up and down the mat.
Res ILLORI BACK CHAT
OPEN DOG (9):
1st BETHALEESE'S POLDARK
B/b seen this dog from ringside and did not disappoint me when got my hands on him stunning clean head, well pronounced cheek muscles, good under jaw, distinct stop, nice tidy ears that uses well that enhances stunning expression, nice body shape, straight front, nice tight feet, good depth of brisket, straight topline stood and when moving, strong rear, coat was gleaming, shown very well did consider for top honours.
2nd CH GAZSTAFF BLACK MAGIC
B/b strong head with lovely expression, darkest of eyes with neat ears, chest has good width to it and has good straight front, powerful neck, good shoulder placement, well sprung rib and strong rear end shown in fit hard condition nice coat, moved up and down with drive and handled very well worthy Champion.
3rd CH ASSILIO LISBON LION
Lovely red dog with clean head dark eye and neat ears, nice front, well muscled shoulders, good pigmentation, level topline stood and on the move which he did very well for his owner was one of the fittest on the day.
Res CH DRINGSHAW ATHOS JW
VHC ALPORT BOLD RULER
VETERAN DOG (7, 4 abs):
1st ILLORI AKINLANA JW ShCM VW
B/b 9 years old nice head shape, correct ear placement, dark eye, clean lipped nice straight front with good depth of chest, good level topline, good spring of rib what a strong back end for his age still a great mover which he did very well. BEST VETERAN IN SHOW
2nd LABRASTAF CURIOUS GEORGE
B/b of 11 years old nice head, good length of muzzle, nice front, strong neck, good topline , plenty of rib still got good rear, moved OK for owner.
3rd ALPORT HALLO MAN
B/b clean head and muzzle just going bit grey which is understandable, dark round eye, front correct, topline was good, still good rear end.
BITCHES
MINOR PUPPY BITCH (1):
1st TILLCARR DESIRE FOR FIRE
B/b a lovely well put together puppy of 6 months lovely Head with a cracking expression, neat rose ears clean in the muzzle, good under jaw, dark eye, lovely straight front well developed body for one so young, level topline, nice back end & tail set, moved and handled very well.
PUPPY BITCH (5, 1 abs):
1st SKYLAND CONSORT - BEST PUPPY BITCH
B/b beautiful feminine head with lovely expression, dark round eye, neat ears, pronounced cheek muscles, correct front & rear construction, good spring of rib, enough depth of brisket, stands four square, good movement holding her topline on the move, nice short soft coat and shown in very good condition.
2nd SIKAISTAFF CASK STRENGTH
another cracking puppy bit stronger than one nice head and expression, good ears, lovely front with nice feet and well up on her pasterns, well boned with well sprung rib for her age, well developed rear, good topline which she held well stood and on the move sure these two will swap places many times.
3rd TORKAVI THE LAST DRAGON AT TESHLEYSTAF
B/b lovely puppy with pleasing head shape, good length of muzzle, nice ears, dark eye, good length of neck leading into well placed shoulders, level topline, good rear quarters and nice bend of stifle shown and handled very well 3 nice puppies on show here.
Res GNOSALL SOUL SISTER
JUNIOR BITCH (6, 2 abs):
1st CH DELACOUR SWEETEST TABOO FOR IDYLLICSTAFF JW
B/w pied lovely Bitch with strong but really nice head, darkest of eyes, neatest of ears, good ratio to skull & muzzle, very well boned, very good straight front strong pasterns with tidy feet, strong muscled neck with correct shoulder placement, correct fore and rear quarters and very good level topline, good spring to rib, very fit bitch moved really well once handler got her settled another I looked at for top awards worthy champion
2nd BARIELLE SPECIAL EDITION
B/b with white chest I have judged this bitch before and coming on very nicely lovely head with expression to die for, good defined stop, good strength to muzzle, nice rose ears, she has a nice straight front, up on her toes all the time staring at me, enough bone, shoulders correct stood fore square at all times moved up and down very well just lost out on fitness to one but very nice bitch sure will go on to big things.
3rd ALPORT NO SURRENDER
B/b another nice compact bitch with pleasing head piece, with dark round eye, good length of muzzle, square front, well boned legs with tidy feet, good strong neck, straight topline, good muscled rear end lovely gleaming coat and shown in great condition.
Res BLOSSOM QUEEN BEE FOR LABRASTAF
YEARLING BITCH (3, 1 abs):
1st ROWELLSTAFF TIGER EYES
tiger brindle with nice head, good ear set, good length of muzzle, nice front with correct shoulders, good fit rear end was a bit on her toes but handler did well and once settled moved well up and down.
2nd DEKAYRO'S STAR STRUCK
B/b with white chest, more terrier type head, ears correct longer in muzzle than one, front OK and up on her pasterns, held her topline on the move shown well.
NOVICE BITCH (5, 3 abs):
1st TORKAVI THE LAST DRAGON AT TESHLEYSTAF
2nd DEKAYRO'S STAR STRUCK
GRADUATE BITCH (9,5 abs):
1st ILLORI CONSTELLATION JW - RESERVE BEST BITCH
B/b what a lovely bitch right out of top drawer full of breed type, cracking clean head and muzzle, dark round eyes, lovely neat ears, nice straight front well up on pasterns with good tight feet, strong neck muscles with correct shoulder placement, balanced from every angle, good level topline while stood and on the move, rock solid rear her fitness is a credit to her owner would take home any day shown in tip top condition only just lost out for best bitch was nit picking.
2nd BETHALEESE'S CARBON COPY
red bitch with really nice head, neat ears and lovely alert expression, pronounced cheek bumps, good strength in under jaw, excellent bone ratio, good depth to brisket, nice front, she also maintains her good topline on the move which she did well for handler maturing nicely.
3rd SKYESTAFF TRUEST DESIRE FOR GAZSTAFF
B/b with white paw finer than first two and made her handler work hard, nice feminine head with good length to muzzle very clean, front nice and straight up on toes all the time in fit condition topline held when standing and on the move, moved well when settled.
Res JEPHETHS ABBEY ROAD
POST GRADUATE BITCH (10, 3 abs):
1st ILLORI CONSTELLATION JW
2nd BETHALEESE'S BEWITCHED
B/b what a lovely bitch unlucky to meet one today, cracking head piece with dark eye neat ears which set off that superb expression, straight true front, this girl has a lot of nice qualities, nice body shape with good spring of rib, good short muscled neck leading to well placed
shoulders very fit throughout, good topline which she held all the time shown in very fit shape well done to owner
3rd MAGICGEM QUEEN OF HEARTS AT ROUGESTAFF
Red with white chest a lovely standard bitch well balance all over, nice feminine head with correct ear placement, nice dark eye, nice straight front with nice tight feet good depth of brisket, nice and fit throughout excellent topline which she held up and down the mat great mover for her owner.
Res HAMASON BELLE O'THE BALL
VHC ALPORT DARK QUEEN
OPEN BITCH (6, 3 abs):
1st CH HAMMYSTAFF LOVE BOMB JW
- BEST BITCH, RESERVE BEST IN SHOW & BEST OPPOSITE SEX IN SHOW
Red and white pied bitch what a stunner been dying to get my hands on her for a while and didn’t let me down, beautiful strong head of good width with lovely rose ears, nice dark eye, short strong neck, flowing into perfectly placed shoulders, lovely well boned straight front with good pasterns and nice tight feet, good depth of brisket, close coupled, solid all over, nice tail set, good bend to stifle moved up and down with drive another lovely bitch and one I would have on my couch not surprised at all just become a champion well done.
2nd CH TARAIEL RAY OF LIGHT AT WELLSSTAFFS
B/b with white chest and feet, very smart bitch, clean in head and muzzle, nice tidy ears, dark round eye, good expression, cleanliness throughout lovely true front with well boned legs and nice tight feet, she got that look at me, nice length of neck which is strong, fit rear quarters with lovely topline which she held stood and on the move just preferred overall fitness of one but another lovely bitch and worthy Champion.
3rd LABRASTAF AFTER DARK AT BINDYESTAFF
B/b with white chest, nice tidy bitch with lovely feminine head clean in muzzle, dark eye with rose ears, front OK, nice feet, close coupled with nic fit rear, topline was good on the move which she did well for her handler 3 nice bitches.
VETERAN BITCH (6, 1 abs):
1st STUDSTAFF SUGAR AND SPICE OF HAMASON JW ShCM
Red and white Lovely standard 8 year old bitch not overdone in any way nice head shape good length to muzzle nice dark eye, nice square straight front correct shoulders close coupled nice rear still nice and fit for her age good topline on the move which she did with ease. BEST OPPOSITE SEX VETERAN IN SHOW.
2nd CWMCALON LADY MILLION FOR GAZSTAFF
judged this bitch as a puppy still mad as ever but lovely bitch full of breed type, nice head, nice front, up on toes all the time still in fit condition for her age good topline moved well once her handler got her settled.
3rd ASBONSTAFF JUST IN TIME AT ROWELLSTAFF
Red bitch nice head with good length to muzzle good ear set, good wide front with well boned legs, strong neck, decent topline, moved well for her handler.
Res OSCELLSIE'S TIGER LILLY AT SIMAZYANYA
VHC CORBENIC'S INIT TO WIN IT
JUDGE: DAVID BUTLER (Joemikeste)
SPECIAL AWARD CLASSES
Just wanted to start off by saying thank you to the committee and a special mention to Lesley McFadyen for allowing us to stay with her the night before the show. The club put their all in and it paid off. The show ran smoothly and the food was amazing. The venue was great and the atmosphere seemed to be very upbeat. Love a nice little breed open show! I would also like to thank the exhibitors for your entries. I was more than happy with the entry numbers and the quality of dogs in them 3 classes were brilliant! I don’t mention mouths in my critique as overall mouths were very good. Thank you all again for having me, I thoroughly enjoyed myself!
PUPPY DOG/BITCH (8,1 abs)
Good class of puppies
1st Mr D Constant’s Sikaistaff Cask StrengTh
Black brindle bitch of excellent quality. Beautiful head, nice and clean with thin lips, round dark eyes and lovely rose ears which she used to finish off her wicked expression. Good, well boned straight front and nicely padded tight feet. Pleasing amount of rib for one so young and a level topline while on the move and stacked. Her handler did struggle a little. But I’m a believer in if you see someone struggling there is no harm in helping them stack/slightly move feet. I quickly set her front correct, stood back and I’d more than seen enough for her to get first place. More ring craft training and they would make a great team! Beautiful puppy congratulations I’m sure you will have fun with her!
2nd Mr A & Mrs L Mayren’s FergiestaffS Polar Bear
A well balanced pied mature puppy. Beautiful head and wicked expression! Which goes well with his attitude! Plenty of substance, nice spring of rib, close coupled and a level topline. Moved very well up and down the mat. Unlucky to meet 1st today. Handled lovely
3rd Mrs L M & Mrs K Woolley & Johnson’s Bethaleese'S Carbon Copy
Red standard bitch. Good head and a good amount of width to her well boned, straight front. Nice spring of rib and close coupled. Moved nicely once settled. Be interesting to see her once mature.
OPEN DOG (17,4)
1st Mr G R Mrs C E Mr C J & Mrs J Thomas & Griffiths Ch Gazstaff’s Black Magic
Black brindle standard dog that I have judged previously as a youngster and boy he hasn’t half matured into a nice dog. I can understand why he is a champion. Very sound dog, nothing exaggerated on him at all. What you see is what you get. Moved beautiful up and down the mat effortlessly. Handled good and credit to owner for his condition.
2nd Mrs K & Miss J & Mr S Wilson’s Northstaff Nightmare
Black brindle dog who’s a nice tidy dog. Again, another dog I have judged previously. He’s maturing nicely and will be interesting to see once fully matured. Beautiful head and expression with a lovely ear set. Enough width and bone to his front to compliment him. Beautiful, nice tight well padded feet. Level topline and close coupled. Moved very nice up and down the mat and pleasing to the eye from all angles. Handled perfectly by his young lady handler.
3rd Mr T & Miss R Lowe & Kaur-Hayre Big Man On Mac Dui Shawrigg JW
This red strong dog is all Stafford. Substance in bucket loads. Nice head on this young dog that’s clean with no extra flesh. Small rose ears which he uses very well. Wide, strong front, good spring of rib, and a level topline he holds while on the move. Handled very well.
OPEN BITCH (17,5)
I must say this class was the icing on the cake for me today. I was genuinely spoilt for choice.
1st Miss G L & Mr D Rowe & South Illori Constellation JW
Black brindle bitch who I personally think should be doing more winning than what she is. Standard bitch with a beautiful head and expression that just melts you. Round dark eyes, lovely neat thin ears, there was nothing I didn’t like about her head to be honest. Her front was well boned wide and straight. Lovely tight well padded feet. Nice amount of rib and a level topline. Well let down hocks. Really good condition and balanced from all angles. Handled nicely, just one thing her handler needs to be careful of is standing her back legs too far back. A bitch I would be proud to have on my sofa! Well done and thank you for bringing her.
2nd Mr J D & Mrs S M Hammonds CH Hammystaff Love Bomb JW
White and red pied bitch that I have admired ring side and she certainly didn’t disappoint getting my hands on her. I will be honest and say I loved these 2 bitches and was spoilt for choice. Lovely nice shaped head with small rose thin ears. Well boned wide front with the correct amount of brisket, fabulous spring of rib and a level top line. Moved effortlessly up and down the mat. This bitch was the best conditioned dog I went over on the day. Credit where credit is due. Worthy champion. Just preferred ever so slightly the expression on first place. Thank you for bringing her.
3rd Mrs L M Shipp’s Ch Delacour Sweetest Taboo For Idyllicstaff JW
Black brindle and white pied bitch. Another cracking bitch. Beautiful head, nice and clean, used her ears to show off her expression. Good front on her with correct amount of rib. Very balanced and a nice blend of bull and terrier. Moved well up and down the mat. Handled lovely.
JUDGE: MICHAELA RILEY (Hatson)
Golden Jubilee Championship Show - Saturday 8th July 2023
Dog Judge : Lesley McFadyen (Araidh) Bitch Judge: Mary Coble (Surestaff)
Referee : Glynis Yuill (Langrove)
BEST IN SHOW
Dog CC & Best in Show - Arntzen's CATSTAFF'S SOUL REBEL
BEST IN SHOW – CATSTAFF'S SOUL REBEL
RESERVE BEST IN SHOW & BEST OPPOSITE SEX – (CH) BRIGANAH DON'T STOP ME NOW
BEST PUPPY IN SHOW – SKYLAND CONSORT
BEST OPPOSITE SEX PUPPY IN SHOW – SKYLAND IMPERIAL
BEST VETERAN IN SHOW – SE/NO/DK/NOR CH JODDRICKS POKER FACE
BEST OPPOSITE SEX VETERAN IN SHOW – CH DAZMARNICKNOW WOT I MEAN JW ShCM
BEST DOG – CATSTAFF'S SOUL REBEL
RESERVE BEST DOG – CALLASTAFF SON OF THE MOON
BEST BITCH – (CH) BRIGANAH DON'T STOP ME NOW
RESERVE BEST BITCH – CATSTAFF'S SAY GOODBYE
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ELDEST VETERAN IN SHOW AWARD: OSCELLSIE’S TIGER LILLY AT SIMAZYANYA - AGED 13½yrs
FROSTY FACE AWARD: ICE BLUE BREEZE – chosen by Claudia Hartley
DOGS
What an absolute honour to judge at the Golden Jubilee Championship Show of the Club that you have been involved with for almost forty years, and what a show it was. The Committee pulled out all the stops to ensure that everything was organised and executed according to plan, and that all exhibitors and visitors left with goodies, a smile on their faces and good memories of a day spent with the East Anglians!
Thank you so very much to all that entered your dogs for my assessment, not every dog can win a prize but I hope that every exhibitor felt that their dog had my full consideration. Every single dog showed the very best of temperaments, meeting me like an old friend. On a hot day I wasn’t aware of any dogs not coping, Mouths, on the whole, were acceptable, just one undershot, a few with some untidy dentition. I didn’t note any badly misplaced canine teeth although where have those large canines gone? Fitness was on a reasonable level, and presentation generally is good. As is seen at a lot of shows these days there is a divergence of size and shapes, if breeders aim for a balanced blend without exaggeration they are likely to hit the mark.
As always, when judging there are compromises to be made but I was pleased with my final line up and truly feel there are a few dogs in there that will reach the dizzy heights quite easily. At the end of the day I was delighted to be in full agreement with my friend and co-judge, Mary Coble, for the ‘bests’ - the dog stole both of our hearts for Best in Show, with the bitches holding their own for the remaining top awards. Good luck to you all for the future – it was, indeed, a Golden Day!
MINOR PUPPY DOG (4, 1 abs)
1st PASSERNOMEN JUCUNTIUS JOCO
Three very different puppies, at different stages of their development, so quite a conundrum to unravel. This young dog is still a raw youngster with time on his side. He has good length to his muzzle with strength of underjaw and no excess fleshiness, an earnest expression with dark eyes, and was in tune with his handler. On the move, he moved with the enthusiasm you would expect from a puppy, displaying a correct topline and securing his place with sound front action
2nd MATRIXSTAFFS KNIGHT STAR
This young fellow has the maturity lacking in his classmates today, showing a developing skull shape with good width to his muzzle. He has ample width to his front, lovely solid bone and neat feet with good padding. He will be an interesting dog to watch mature, good luck with him
3rd POWERPACK SINGULARITY
A pup that needs time to come together but has everything there for the making. He sports enough bone and has a decent body shape with ribs already springing. He is clean in muzzle and has a pleasing breadth to his skull with cheek bumps developing.
PUPPY DOG (3)
1st SKYLAND IMPERIAL
An impressive young pup with plenty of ring presence, this chap had the advantage of better balance at this stage. He is another with a good width to muzzle and skull, showing a distinct stop without being overdone and he has great pigmentation, which enhances his expression. His body shape is developing nicely with enough brisket and strength in pasterns. He showed enough width and angulation to his rear end. Beaten to BPIS by his litter sister today, he has a bright future BEST PUPPY DOG & BEST OPPOSITE SEX PUPPY
2nd TORKAVI NIGHT FURY
Another promising youngster with a lot to like, stronger in head than 1st, with a very engaging expression, plenty of width to his skull and a pronounced underjaw. He has correct width to his front, solid, round bone and a shapely rib coming on, though a little longer cast than the class winner. He was presented in excellent coat and condition and worked nicely for his handler
3rd PASSERNOMEN JOCUNDO
Giving a lot away in maturity at not quite seven months, this puppy needs time to develop and settle. He has a clean skull and muzzle with good pigmentation , level topline at all times and a smooth, close coat with fabulous shine
JUNIOR DOG (6, 1 abs)
1st BIGGLESWICK MR TOM (AI)
Another decision not made easy by the quality of the dogs, whilst I appreciated the bone and substance of the 2nd placed dog, the cleaner outline and settled, free movement of the winner tipped him the wink. Both smart, typical Staffords in contrasting ways this beautifully pigmented red dog has everything set in the right place, although he has some maturing to do still. He is one of those dogs where there is no exaggeration and everything flows seamlessly from one part to the next. I’ll be interested to see him when in his prime
2nd KAMARISTAFFS ROYAL RANSOM AT BOWTMAN
No denying this lad is all male Stafford! He has a melting expression, with neatly set and carried ears, strong skull and muzzle, with cheek muscles well pronounced. Width is a word I could use throughout and it is pleasing to see, his shoulders are well angled, round, strong bone and padded feet, a spring of rib very evident and width to his rear, which is muscled, with correct set on and carriage of tail. Smart dog – I hope he has done his main growing and now just hones his virtues
3rd KANNECHOR GUESS HE’S BACK
This young dog is a standard sized chap of good balance with an appealing and typical expression, using his ears to advantage. Only just junior age so plenty of time to continue maturing, he was presented well, just not quite the keenness of the two in front of him today - I liked his style
Res CWMHAF AMBASSADOR
VHC HIGHBOURNE LORDOFTHEDANCE AT KNOCKON (AI) (Imp Aust)
YEARLING DOG (5, 1 abs)
What a smashing class – not the biggest in numbers but each had lovely qualities. It must be mentioned, although Reserve in the class doesn’t get a critique, he wasn’t beaten all day for ‘dog with the waggiest tail’!
1st KEEPASTAFF LITTLE BENZ
Va Va Voom - loved this dog! What a fabulous picture he presents, flashy markings, superb coat and in such good nick. He is upstanding, on great feet with strong pasterns and a lovely width to his front. His brisket has dropped as required and his rib is sprung just right at this age providing him with shape when viewed from all angles. A classic head shape, if I were to criticise at all it would be a rounder eye shape would be ideal, but his eyes are dark and piercing, his underjaw is strong and his ear carriage is just perfect. He moved like a dream, holding his topline and driving from a strong rear end, with spot on tail carriage. I think we will hear more of this lovely dog
2nd NIATONA WRECK IT RALPH
This beautifully marked dog lost out to the 1st placed dog by only a small margin, the winner showing a cleaner outline and more animation. This chap has a really keen expression, love his powerful underjaw, noticeably wide open nostrils and pigmentation, he displays strength and masculinity. He stands on solid bone, looks from any angle as though he’d be hard to knock over, with a good width to his front, forechest in evidence and noticeable depth to his brisket, short in couplng, where he widens again into his angled rear with thigh development.
3rd ALPORT ON TOUR AT ETERNALCO
From a kennel known for its quality this is yet another, a standard dog with everything in the right place, he has type, strength and fire – all to be admired. He also has great pigmentation and a beautiful coat. He was turned out in really good order though on the move lost his top line a little. A smart dog.
Res RONJAC ROB ROY MCGREGOR
MAIDEN DOG (3, 1 abs)
1st POWERPACK SINGULARITY
3rd in Minor Puppy, won this class by virtue of his more standard size and overall type
2nd BULLBROTHERS BURNING GOLD
An upstanding dog, handled to advantage, this dog had no excess flesh or exaggeration and showed a bang level topline. In comparison to the class winner his head lacked definition at this stage and he was straighter behind
NOVICE DOG (4)
1st ELITEBULL MISCHIEF AT BELLASTAFF JW
This dog won the class with consummate ease, a very typical example from this successful kennel, he will no doubt go on to bigger and better things. He has all the required attributes from neat ear carriage and pleasing expression, strength of head to his well held topline and maturing back end, I particularly liked his width and strong pigmentation. He was presented to advantage, working well with his lady handler, my notes say a good dog all round.
2nd CWMHAF AMBASSADOR
Shown in the Junior class, with a Reserve placing, this young dog showed better with his owner/handler. I have seen before that he doesn’t enjoy being stacked and then tends to drop off at the rear, but when more relaxed and free-stood his topline levelled out giving a better overall outline. He has depth through his skull, with beautifully coal black, soulful eyes, well placed, and clean lips enhancing the expression. His shoulders are well placed but currently he lacks width in front and needs forechest and brisket development to balance. Not yet the finished article, he moved more positively than the dogs behind him in this class to secure a well deserved place
3rd FURRED BANDITS KING JOLIHEM (Imp Nor)
Typical looking, standard sized dog, nicely marked with a decent all over shape. He has a pleasing length of muzzle and distinct stop without exaggeration, attractive expression ensured by well positioned and carried ears and round, dark eyes. He has a strong neck and his shoulder placement is fine although he gave away a little on top line and today he definitely wasn’t playing the game today when he moved
Res STAFF DREAM Z-GREY
GRADUATE DOG (7, 1 abs)
1st EARTHQUAKE STAFFS WEAR IT WELL AT TIGERBULL (Imp Esp)
This dog is a class act, turned out in cracking condition with a real firm back end on him. He held his top line standing and then on the move with sound propulsion up and down the mat, showing balance in both skull and body proportions, while fixing me with his excellent expression. He is a proper show boy with tremendous ring presence and commands attention – easy to see why he has done well in his show career so far, and not difficult to know that he will continue to do so. Good luck with him!
2nd ZAKDAN DEVIOUS DEVIL JW
While I was captivated by the expression and style of the 1st placed dog over this fellow, that is not to say that this lad is without many of his virtues. He has certainly improved as he has matured, and that will, in my opinion, continue. He has super weight of bone for his size with good balance, excellent pigmentation and neat, well padded feet with the desired turn out and strong pasterns. He certainly scored over the rest of the class in width, angulation and power of his rear
3rd ITCHEBOREN RED LIPSTICK
Not quite the balance of the dogs placed above him, this dog also has good feet and strength in pasterns, although he is straighter behind. His coat is of lovely texture, with clear markings and well pigmented. His head is without exaggeration or wrinkle, with a decent muzzle length but he lacks strength in underjaw. Whilst he has width to his front and enough rib there is insufficient brisket at this stage.
Res ROWELLSTAFF EASY TIGER
VHC BIGOR STANCE AT ECLIPSEBULLS
POST GRADUATE DOG (9, 2 abs)
1st NARKYA DEADPOOL
This class was quite a mixed one, with dogs not only of differing type but also of differing stages of development. The 1st placed dog is an upstanding chap with clean outline throughout, standing on decent bone and with neat feet. He has a keen look, accentuated by dark, well placed eyes and was presented in a commendable coat and condition. Although straighter in the rear end than the 2nd placed dog, he moved out reasonably and edged the class today by virtue of his maturity in body
2nd NORTHSTAFF NIGHTMARE
A lovely all over package, this dog knows how to show off what he has and works so well for his handler. He has good head proportions with strength to his underjaw, noticeable cheek muscles and well pigmented throughout.. No excess flesh, decent weight of bone with required turn out at pastern and neat feet he is a fine young dog who will continue to develop and improve I feel
3rd TILLCARR FIRE COLLECTIVE
In contrast, this dog is a mature and very typy Stafford who held my attention throughout the class. He is extremely well boned with a shapely body; I loved his honest expression, round, dark eyes and the neatest of well set ears, he was just a little ‘more’ than I was looking for
Res ILLORI BACK CHAT
VHC PASGAL REACH OUT AND TOUCH
LIMIT DOG (10)
1st CATSTAFF’S SOUL REBEL – DOG CC & BEST IN SHOW
This class was great to judge as each dog carried plenty of virtue and thereby gave me lots to consider, however even in such strong competition this classy dog was always going to be in the mix and when it came to the decisions needed his style and ring presence secured him top spot. He shows strength and balance with a clean outline, quality round bone, with width and shape to his body, each part complimenting the next. His rib is well sprung, brisket showing plenty of heartroom, topline level with close coupling, and great rear angulation ensuring a no nonsense stride which meant he covered the ground with little effort which ultimately not only meant he headed this class but also that in the final line up he demanded – and got – the CC. It was great to know that my co-judge felt the same way about him that I did and was happy with the Best in Show decision
2nd MARSTAFF THE REVENANT
A very smart dog of size and substance, this quality lad has great bone, a clean, straight front and smashing development of both rib and brisket. He showed a level topline both stacked and on the move, but today he just didn’t quite have the clean lines of the class winner
3rd ALPORT BOLD RULER
A well deserved 3rd place for this standard dog who was turned out in tip top condition. He has a classic head shape and used his neat ears to enhance his expression. Compact in body with short coupling, he has good width and angulation to his rear. He moved well enough but not quite with the freedom of the two placed above him
Res SIKAISTAFF SHADOW WARRIOR AT MAIDENDALE
VHC BETHALEESE’S POLDARK
OPEN DOG (12, 3 abs)
1st CALLASTAFF SON OF THE MOON – RESERVE DOG CC
Although I judged this dog as a young pup and awarded him then, today he was a real surprise for me. Now, as a finished Staffordshire Bull Terrier, with no exaggeration, his balance and maturity is there for all to see. He has a really engaging expression, thin, rose ears carried so well, and good width of muzzle with depth of underjaw. His neck is strong and his shoulders very well placed, brisket is deep and ribs are well sprung, all in all creating a picture of power and strength. Compact in body and with a good bend of stifle to showcase his drive from the rear he presented a real picture of Stafford masculinity. This was another class of top notch dogs and he took top spot; in the final line up he didn’t quite hold his topline so well on the move so had to give way to the Limit Dog for overall top honours, but nevertheless was well worthy of the RCC
2nd CH CATSTAFF’S USED TO
I remember this dog coming to our first Club open show following Covid and it was plainly obvious then that he would do well, and what a show career he has had, he has done it all in the very best company with nothing to prove. He is of fabulous type and was presented in the very best condition today, muscles on muscles and with his coal black coat gleaming like shot silk. A little shorter in neck than the class winner, he has the darkest of eyes, placed perfectly, that draw you in. He has smashing width to his skull and muzzle, a distinct stop and developed cheek muscles all ensuring a typical Stafford expression. His body is compact and so well balanced with strength of rear that powered him on the mat. I was delighted to have had the opportunity to judge such a lovely Stafford
3rd CH GAZSTAFF’S BLACK MAGIC
And the lovely dogs just kept on coming! A nicely balanced dog with a great head shape, distinct stop and nice length of muzzle, clean lipped, with dark eyes and neat ear carriage. He has good width to his front commensurate with his back end, although a little less angulation than the dogs above him. A shapely body with noticeable rib, he stands on solid bone with neat feet which would benefit from a little more padding, he was also turned out in the best nick, with a beautiful coat, which is just the way all dogs should be!
Res CH NIATONA ARLO COOMBES
VHC CH DRINGSHAW ATHOS JW
BRED BY EXHIBITOR, DOG (6, 4 abs)
1st CH GAZSTAFF’S BLACK MAGIC
Placed 3rd in Open, my notes said ‘fit as a butcher’s dog’!
2nd POWERPACK TAM O’SHANTER JW
A really nice style of Stafford, no fleshiness, balanced width fore and aft with a properly set on tail. Today he lost out on length of rib, but I loved his great overall shape without exaggeration, and especially his spotty white foot!
VETERAN (8, 1 abs)
1st CH DAZMARNIC KNOW WOT I MEAN JW ShCM – BEST VETERAN DOG & BEST OPPOSITE SEX VETERAN
Lovely Bruno! I judged him and awarded him RCC in 2019 and was delighted to see he attained his Champion title. Now a Veteran he is still retaining all those lovely qualities. He has the most engaging expression: round, liquid eyes, balanced head properties, and a tinge of grey hair just making it all the better. He still moved like a dream and held his topline beautifully. I loved his type and style, My Best Veteran Dog but he had to give way to his female counterpart in the contest for Best Veteran in Show – I doubt he or his lovely lady handler minded too much, they are both very gracious
2nd ILLORI AKINLANA JW ShCM VW
I’ve had the pleasure of judging this lad in the past too and also meeting him out of the ring on numerous occasions – he never disappoints as he is always on his toes and turned out in the pink. His silver chops add a touch of dignity but he has a puppy like twinkle in his eye. Clean as a whistle throughout he has a good weight of bone and width to his front, leading to shoulders with a lovely lean muscle covering. On the move he held his topline and drove out with good tail carriage
3rd CH BIGGLESWICK SPLASH OF GINGE
Got to love the oldies because on top of all his other attributes today this lad still has plenty of fire! A lovely clear coat colour with great pigmentation, he has good bone and a shapely body with plenty of rib and brisket. Strode down the mat like he owned it! 
Res ALPORT HALLO MAN
VHC ILLORI AZIZI
JUDGE: LESLEY McFADYEN (ARAIDH)
BITCHES
I would like to offer my thanks to the Officers and Committee of the Club for the invitation to judge this show, it is and was a great honour. My thanks also go to all exhibitors who took my decisions in the way they were made, sporting to a man and woman. I thoroughly enjoyed my day and I hope you did too. Thank you.
MINOR PUPPY BITCH (6, 1 abs)
1st SIKAISTAFF CASK STRENGTH
Lovely black brindle, she is neat and well put together and has a touch of class about her. She has a lovely head, dark eyes and neat ears. She has good bone and neat feet. I am sure she has a bright future, obviously a baby, but a very nice one.
2nd MATRIXSTAFFS STAR DANCER
Slightly stronger built black brindle. She has a lovely head, is well boned, has good feet, a compact body and she moved well. Another nice baby,
3rd ALSHANCORN SAYS WHO
Res PASSERNOMEN JUBARIS
VHC MATRIXSTAFFS MOON DANCER
PUPPY BITCH (7, 1 abs)
1st SKYLAND CONSORT
Smallish package but extremely nice. Lovely head shape with super dark eyes, head nicely proportioned. Wide front, mice feet, good pigmentation, good bend of stifle and she moved extremely well. BEST PUPPY BITCH & BEST PUPPY IN SHOW
2nd SIKAISTAFF CASK STRENGTH
See 1st MPB
3rd KEEPSTAFF THE SKY KEEPER
Res TORKAVI THE LAST DRAGON AT TESHLEYSTAF
VHC SCIPELEI AGAINST ALL ODDS
JUNIOR BITCH (16, 2 abs)
1st ELITEBULL SKYEFALL JW
Lovely black brindle who has a bright future ahead of her. She has a strong well proportioned head that has dark eyes, neat ears and a strong muzzle. She has a broad front, a well spring rib, good topline and well developed hindquarters. She is in super condition and showed well. Another one I liked a lot.
2nd DELACOUR SWEETEST TABOO FOR IDYLLICSTAFF
The place livens up with this lady. A pied bitch who is well full of spirit. She has a lovely head with an excellent expression and neat ears. She is compact with a well sprung rib and very nice hindquarters. She is also in good condition and you cannot help but notice she is there, she certainly lets you know.
3rd BERRYSTOCK BEST KEPT SECRET
Res KAMARISTAFFS ROYAL GEM JW
VHC BARIELLE SPECIAL EDITION
YEARLING BITCH (11, 3abs)
1st SKYLAND ERUPTION
Black brindle and another smart bitch from this kennel. She has a lovely face and her expression just draws you in to her. She has a good head with dark eyes and decent ears. She has a good front with plenty of bone and neat feet. She has a good brisket, a good body with a good topline, well muscled hindquarters and she moved well behind.
2nd CALLASTAFF FIVE YEARS AT BOWFERRY JW
A black brindle who is a bit more upstanding. She is stylish and well put together. She has a lovely head, prefer wider front, good body, her back end is good. She is not always as settled as you might like, but a lovely bitch who will do well.
3rd NORTHSTAFF THUNDERSTRUCK AT DURHAMSTAFF
Res POWERPACK HELGA HUFFLEPUFF
VHC SIKAISTAFF ALL OF ME
MAIDEN BITCH (5)
1st DEKYRO SHE’S LIKE THE WIND
Black brindle who is very clean all through and in excellent condition. She has enough muzzle, dark eyes and nice ears. Her front is straight with enough bone and nice feet. She moved and was shown well.
2nd SCIPELEI AGAINST ALL ODDS
Similar to above, I just preferred the overall condition of the winner.
3rd STORMNOIR’S MYSTERIOUS
Res AURORASTAFF’S KUA NI LEGA AT JOLIHEM
VHC NEOBULLS HELL FIRE
NOVICE BITCH (22, 5 abs)
1st SKYLAND CONSORT
See 1st PB
2nd HAPPYSTAFF KISSES OF FIRE
Black brindle with many similarities to the winner. She has a nice head and expression. She is well boned with a nice body. She has a good back end and was turned out and presented well.
3rd BERRYSTOCK BEST KEPT SECRET
Res DILIRYSTAFF LIALIA OF JOLIHEM
VHC NIATONA SISSY THAT WALK
GRADUATE BITCH (8, 1 abs)
1st ALPORT DARK QUEEN
Very smart bitch who catches your eye, she was in the running at the end. She has a lovely head and expression, her eyes are lovely and dark and her ears are good. She has a well boned front and neat feet. She is well bodied with good rib. She was shown in good condition, her hindquarters are firm to the touch and she moves well. A nice bitch.
2nd ILLORI CONSTELLATION JW
This is another smart brindle bitch. She is in lovely condition and is very clean all over. She has a nice head, good bone, is well bodied and has a good back end. She moves well and was presented to the best advantage.
3rd BULLBROTHERS WILDFLOWER
Res SKYESTAFF TRUEST DESIRE FOR GAZSTAFF
VHC FAIRLENIUM PIXIE QUEEN AT SHARBELLE
POST GRADUATE BITCH (13, 2 abs)
1st JACKABYTE NEMESIS
Strong headed black brindle who has dark eyes and decent ears. She is well boned with a good front. Her body is compact and her hindquarters are good. She is in excellent condition and will surely do well as time goes on,
2nd DEKAYRO SWEET GRACE OLIVIA
Brindle with a lot to offer, lovely all round and very typy. She has a good head with dark eyes, a neater ear would be better. She is well boned with a straight front and decent feet. She is well bodied and moved and was shown well.
3rd POWERPACK MORGAN LE FAY
Res BETHALEESE’S BEWITCHED
VHC MARSTAFF RED RIVER
LIMIT BITCH (21, 5 abs)
1st BRIGANAH DON’T STOP ME NOW
Black brindle with three white feet. I have watched this bitch come through the ranks, she is a beautiful blend of bull and terrier. Her head is strong but very feminine, not too short in the muzzle, corr3ect in proportions. She has a good front, compact body, well developed rib, level topline and correct tailset. Moved with plenty of drive although she does try to play up sometimes! Well deserved BITCH CC, BEST OPPOSITE SEX & RESERVE BEST IN SHOW
2nd CATSTAFF’S IF I HAD A HEART
This lovely black brindle bitch is a slightly different style, she is a touch lighter made but loses nothing for it. She is very sound, in super condition and she really put it all in to try to win the class. She has a lovely head, a straight front, a level topline and she moves well. A lovely bitch.
3rd NORTHSTAFF BAY BOMBER FOR CROWSTAFF JW
Res HAMMYSTAFF LOVE BOMB JW
VHC TILICIOUS WHATEVER AT BIGGLESWICK
OPEN BITCH (15, 2 abs)
1st CATSTAFF’S SAY GOODBYE
Substantial black brindle presented in peak condition. Clean in head with a dark round eye and a very alert expression. nicely put together, well ribbed, enough bend of stifle, short back, n=handled well and really demanded attention. She just has the edge in movement on 2nd and that won her 1st place. – RESERVE BITCH CC
2nd CH LOYALSTAFF BELLA BAMBINA AT EASTREET
3rd TILLCARR KISSED BY FIRE
Res LUTHAIS AURORA BOREALIS
VHC` JACKABYTE BOCOUTURE JW
BRED BY EXHIBITOR, BITCH (13, 10 abs)
1st ILLORI CONSTELLATION JW
See 2nd GB
2nd GEORDIESTAFF NEE BOTHA JW
Typy black brindle bitch who has most of the essentials. She has a nice head, good bone, is well bodied and has a nice back end. Moved and handled well.
3rd VADELIZA BOX OF TRIX
VETERAN BITCH (12, 2 abs)
1st SE/NO/DK/NOR CH JODDRICKS POKER FACE
I was there watching when this bitch and her owner stood tall for our breed at Crufts and for that she has a place in our history in my view. She is in super condition, is very sound and showed extremely well. This is a class for heroines and she is surely one of them! – BEST VETERAN BITCH & BEST VETERAN IN SHOW
2nd CH BOLDSTOCK AM I BOVERED
To use the words of a friend, this girl is a proper stripey. She is also a lovely bitch (they all were in this class). She is lovely all round and I was honoured to be judging her.
3rd ZAKSTAFF WINTERFELL JW
Res HAPPYSTAFF COULD IT BE MAGIC
VHC GEORDIESTAFF LUV BOBBIEDOG
JUDGE: MARY COBLE (SURESTAFF)
SPECIAL AWARD CLASSES - DOGS
First of all, I would like to thank EASBT Club for their invitation to judge the Special Award Dog Classes in one day as important as their 50th Golden Jubilee.
Thanks to my stewards for helping me and many thanks to all the owners who showed their dogs, they made my judgment very easy.
For me, was a privilege to share the ring with Colin, Mary and Lesley.
Special Award Puppy Dog (4, 1 abs)
1st Miller, A & E
SKYLAND IMPERIAL
9 months old black brindle puppy. Clean head with dark round eyes and neat rose ears, very nice expression. Correct bite. Correct short neck, good front, correct front and rear angulation. straight legs, neat feet. Good top line and good movement. I prefer the head and clean muzzle of this to the second puppy
2nd McVay & Hughes, Miss A & Mr A
TORKAVI NIGHT FURY
10 months old black brindle puppy. Strong head with dark round eyes and neat rose ears. Correct bite. Very good front, deep and broad brisket, really like this front. Good angulation. straight legs, neat feet. Good topline and good movement.
3rd Howard, C Y & J S
MATRIXSTAFFS KNIGHT STAR
7 months old black brindle puppy. Very nice head with dark round eyes and neat rose ears, very nice expression. Good length of muzzle. Good front with very good bone, correct angulation. straight legs, neat feet. This puppy was the most immature and the biggest. i have put third because I prefer the size of the first and second but I would like to see this dog when he will be adult. I like him very much.
Special Award Graduate Dog (5, 1 abs)
1st Williams, T & P A
ILLORI BLACK CHAT
Black brindle dog with a very clean head, good ratio of muzzle and skull. I would like a bit more dark eyes but they are ok for the colour of the dog. Neat rose ears. Correct bite.Good front,clean short neck, very nice body shape with a level topline. good front and rear angulation. Good free movement. The best physical condition of all dogs shown to me this day, congratulations to the owner.
2nd Yates, P & P
ZAKDAN DEVIOUS DEVIL
Black brindle dog, great strong head with dark round eyes and neat rose ears, good length of muzzle and correct bite. Short neck , good front, well boned and neat feet , correct front and rear angulation. Compact body with a level topline. Good movement.
3rd Stephens, Z S
BIGOR STANCE AT ECLIPSEBULLS
Red dog, round dark eyes with half pricked ears, nice expression. Correct head, I would like a little bit more short the muzzle, correct bite. Short neck, good front, well boned. Level topline, good free movement.
Special Award Open Dog (12, 2 abs)
1st Thomas & Griffiths, G R, C E, C J & J
CH. GAZSTAFF’S BLACK MAGIC
Cracking dog without exaggeration, this dog catches my eyes from the first moment. Black brindle, powerful clean head,short, deep through with broad skull, dark round eyes, neat rose ears, lovely expression. good ratio muzzle head. Short and muscular neck, Correct front, legs straight and well boned, correct front and rear angulation. level topline. Free movement and in a good condition.
2nd Waltham, S & K
CH. DRINGSHAW ATHOS
Other super dog, very hard decision for choose the first and the second. I prefer the size of the first, a little bit more small. Pied dog, white with red patch on one eye and some red patches on the body. Top size. Strong head, short, deep through with broad skull, dark round eyes and neat rose ears, good pigmentation, hard expression. Short and muscular neck, very nice front, legs straight and well boned, correct front and rear angulation. Level topline. Powerful and free movement, in a super good condition physical.
3rd Jordan, R S J
CH. DAZMARNIC KNOW WOT I MEAN JW ShCM
Super veteran dog, I would like to see this dog with 3 years old and maybe different results. Red dog with a little white on the chest. Good head shape, dark round eyes and very good pigmentation. Correct bite. Short neck, straight legs, correct front, well boned, correct front and rear angulation. Level topline. Balanced dog without exaggeration, good movement.
JUDGE: URKO PEREZ DE LAZARRAGA (IN CRESCENDO)
Photos below:
Puppy Dog/Graduate Dog/Open Dog
SPECIAL AWARD CLASSES - BITCHES
Firstly, I’d like to express my thanks to the club for inviting me to judge the Special Award Classes at their Golden Jubilee Championship Show. It was wonderful to be involved in such a special day for the club. Thank you also to my stewards Aaron Hughes and Laila Strom for keeping the admin in good order and they were chaperoned well by Martin Johnson. And to you, the exhibitors who allowed me the privilege of judging your bitches. Stafford people truly are the best people. This appointment will have been another great learning experience, so my gratitude goes to you for bringing your girls along. The quality of the bitches in the ring was, in my opinion, rather high and with some of the exhibits on display, we’ll do just fine moving forward. I was happy with the choices that I made especially with being spoiled for choice in two of the classes – it certainly gave me a lot to think about. I never seen any major issues with these bitches that made me concerned and I think that getting them first thing in the morning before the day got warmer, I got them all pretty fresh and good to go. A couple of narrow fronts were on show and a couple of exhibits could have improvements on fitness.
Special Award Puppy Bitch (4)
1st Howard, CY & JS
Matrixstaffs Star Dancer
Black brindle and white, 7 months in age. Nice young lass with a pleasing expression coming from dark alert eyes and a correct ear carriage. When you catch her attention, she lights up. Her head has a good skull to muzzle ratio and is of good strength and developing nicely for her age. She carries a spot of substance so she does, and is well off for bone. Ample width to front with a brisket of good depth at this stage moving round to a decent spring of rib which blends well with a defined coupling and a nice tuck up. She held a good topline when static and on the move. When she was asked to move up and down the mat, she done so with ease and was driven well by strong looking rear quarters. She looked a bit unsettled at first but a change of handler alleviated that which I’m glad of as it allowed me to see her in a good light. Best of luck with her in the future – I think she’ll do well.
2nd Walker, K & N
Torkavi The Last Dragon At Teshleystaf
Black brindle and white at 10 months old. Slightly finer bitch to first place. Straight away, gave me the stare and dared me to look away – what a cracking expression. She uses her eyes and ears to her advantage. Head well sculpted, nice and clean and developing well with a decent length of muzzle and tight enough about the lips. Good length and strength of neck leading down to a front of enough width. She’s well enough off for bone at this age. Decent enough spring of rib, well tucked up and moved up and down the ring with a good spot of drive when she settled. Like the first placed bitch, she has the right level of conditioning at this stage – keep doing what you’re doing with her. I just preferred the extra bit of substance on the first place.
3rd Miller, A & E SKYLAND CONSORT
Black brindle and white at just over 9 months. Standard sized young girl with a very pleasing expression. Not quite the strength of the two bitches placed before her but she’s a neat little package nonetheless. Nicely constructed head which is shaping well for age. She has a straight front that is coming along well also with adequate depth of brisket. She’s nice and compact with correct angulation and moved okay. She has an obvious affinity with her handler which makes them a good team and that will bode well for the future. She’ll do well. Another one that I’ll keep an eye out for.
Special Award Graduate Bitch (15, 3 abs)
1st: Taylor TB & D
Niatona Sissy That Walk
Red and white just shy of 15 months. Flashy looking girl of really good type. This lass has one thing in abundance and that is substance. There is no chance she’d fall to bits if you whacked her on the backside with a rolled up newspaper or slipper. Lovely shaped head with good depth and width from her well pronounced cheek muscles and good muzzle length, all supported by a strong neck. Expression was spot on and goaded me to look away as she used her ears and that stare all too well. Sometimes when you get head markings that are not symmetrical, you have to take a right good second glance which, in this case, was fine by me as she’s extremely pleasing to the eye. Cracking front – nice and wide and a correct depth of brisket sitting at the elbow joints. Well muscled shoulders, good spring of rib. Hard to the touch from behind the withers down to her correctly set tail. Well conditioned and correctly angulated rear quarters that are solid and provide a proper level of discernible drive to allow her to move correctly and with ease up and down the mat. She’s made right so she moves right. She’s still a youngster yet so her conditioning is on point just now. When she gets beyond the 18 month mark, with the right work, I think she’ll go up a level. One I’ll be watching keenly.
2nd: Rowe & South, GL & D Illori Constellation JW
Black brindle bitch just past the two year mark. First thing that strikes you about her is the condition she’s in. This girl has had a ton of work done with her. She has a quality headpiece upon her – nice and clean with a cracking expression created by a right dark eye and good ear set. She has a nice wide front and is well catered for in bone. Her spring of rib is prominent and brisket is strong and of correct depth. When you run your hands down her back over the loin area she feels like she is made out of granite. A profile view of her shows you a great picture of the definition of the component parts. Her rear quarters fill your palms well and are solid, correctly angulated and well defined. She moved out well and with purpose when asked. The statement that says muscular, active and agile is well in play here. It takes a lot of dedication to get an exhibit in this condition – all credit to you. I just preferred that little bit smoother movement from the first place.
3rd: Cartwright, D & J Elitebull Skyefall JW
Black brindle at nearly 15 months. Another one with a bit of substance to her. Nice strong head with good depth and width to it and a nice keen expression to compliment that, strong neck leading down to a wide enough front with ample bone and a deep enough brisket. I’d prefer just a shaving off her in body to give a more conditioned look but she’s essentially still a youngster and that will come with maturity. She moved out well and then decided that I was more interesting than a wander up the mat – not often that it can be said that I’m interesting but such is the indiscriminate nature of dogs. Another young bitch who I think will do very well and I’d like a good look at her when she’s a couple of years of age.
Special Award Open Bitch 11(3)
1st: Hammond JD & SM Hammystaff Love Bomb JW
White and red pied 22 months of age. A quality bitch packed full of strength at an age now where she’s starting to come right into her frame. Lovely head displaying plenty of depth and width and containing a distinct stop. Clean around the flews. Darkest of eye that she was using well on me to display a keen and alert expression (when she wasn’t giving mum the eyeball to get the treats out) She’s a package with bunches of substance – you wouldn’t want her running into you. Strong necked, wide front, plenty of bone, well sprung ribs, hard to the touch along the length of her body. Rear quarters – something else – bags of width, thickness and hardness to inner and outer thighs, they just scream raw power and that was shown when she was on the march up and down the mat where she displayed plenty of drive whilst holding a level topline. Her movement looks effortless. An all round solid little lass who will be at the top of the tree soon.
2nd: Hall L Geordiestaff Nee Botha JW
Black brindle and white, 2 years 9 months of age. A bit finer than the first placed bitch but another one whose conditioning is very apparent from the off. Instantly dragged in by her expression too. Lovely head upon her. Well defined stop, good depth and width to cheek muscles along with a good length of muzzle. Well muscled neck leading down into a front of correct width. Well defined shoulders leading along to a nice spring of rib. In profile you can see that high level of definition. Hard to the touch along the loin muscles and around the inner and outer thighs. She moved well and with purpose. There were a few cracking bitches in this class but this girl’s conditioning and better width and definition of front saw her get her placing. I preferred the strength and substance of the first place to her though. A nice bitch and all credit to her owner for the work put in with her to turn her out in such fantastic condition.
3rd: Crawford & Wilson, D & K
Northstaff Bay Bomber For Crowstaff JW
Black brindle and white nearly 21 months. Keen and alert looking young lass who is maturing nicely. Strong yet feminine head upon her, strong neck leading down to a wide enough front and nicely sculpted shoulders. Prominent spring of rib, close coupled. She moved well when asked to and with a bit of drive. Another one that I’d prefer a slight (very slight) shaving off her in body just to get that extra hardness to the touch particularly along the loin area but she’s more than enough of a package to get the job done on the mat. Best of luck going forward with her. More to come from her in my opinion.
My thanks again to everyone who entered under me.
JUDGE: Colin Boyle (Adstantes)
Photos below:
Puppy Bitch, Graduate Bitch, Open Bitch
Open Show - 13th May 2023
Judge: GARRY CANAVAN (Boldstock) BEST IN SHOW - ASSILIO LISBON LION
BEST IN SHOW – ASSILIO LISBON LION
RESERVE BEST IN SHOW – CH TARAIEL RAY OF LIGHT AT WELLSSTAFFS
BEST OPPOSITE SEX – CH TARAIEL RAY OF LIGHT AT WELLSSTAFFS
BEST PUPPY IN SHOW – SKYLAND CONSORT
BEST OPPOSITE SEX PUPPY IN SHOW – SKYLAND IMPERIAL
BEST VETERAN IN SHOW – ILLORI AKINLANA JW ShCM VW
BEST OPPOSITE SEX VETERAN IN SHOW – ASBONSTAFF JUST IN TIME AT ROWELLSTAFF
BEST DOG – ASSILIO LISBON LION
RESERVE BEST DOG – ILLORI AKINLANA JW ShCM VW
BEST BITCH – CH TARAIEL RAY OF LIGHT AT WELLSSTAFFS
RESERVE BEST BITCH – DELACOUR SWEETEST TABOO FOR IDYLLICSTAFF
I would like to thank the EASBTC in their 50th year. It was a privilege to be invited to judge.
Thank you to my stewards, Martin, Karen, Tyler and Georgia, and to the exhibitors for your entry.
Minor Puppy Dog (2,0 abs)
1st SKYLAND IMPERIAL
Skyland Imperial. Cracking looking b/b. Nice head with good length of muzzle. Deep enough stop, well laid shoulders leading into a good front. Lovely depth to rib. Good body shape, nice rear end and bend of stifle. Correct length and set of tail, well-padded feet. Moved and handled well. His expression and overall look drew me in immediately and secured his first place and
BEST PUPPY DOG
2nd ENGLADIAN CUSTOM CHROME
Another good-looking dog, b/b and white. Again, a lovely head shape and length of muzzle. Good stop and ear carriage ok. Straight front and good depth of rib. Good rear end with a good bend of stifle and well-padded feet.
Puppy Dog (3,0 abs)
1st KANNECHOR GUESS HE’S BACK
B/b and white, strong puppy with a nice head. Dark eye and good ear carriage. Good front with depth and width to his chest. Short coupled, rear ok, well-padded feet.
2nd PRIMISTAFF SMOOTH CRIMINAL
Red with a little white on chest. Good head, straight front and short coupled with a well-muscled rear. Preferred the movement of 1.
3rd STAFF DREAM Z-GREY
Junior Dog (3,1 abs)
1st RONJAC ROB ROY MCGREGOR
B/b with a strong head and muzzle. Good front, good depth of rib and short coupled. Nice bend of stifle. Well-muscled with well padded feet. Moved and handled well. A more mature dog overall.
2nd CWMHAF AMBASSADOR
B/b with white. Lovely head, clean as a whistle, with good skull to muzzle ratio. Ear carriage good, straight front, short coupled, good bend of stifle with well padded feet. Moved well.
Yearling Dog (2,0 abs)
1st ILLORI CARPE DIEM
B/b with white. Nice clean head and muzzle, good ear carriage. Straight front, short coupled, tail set correct. Muscled back end with good bend of stifle and well-padded feet. Moved and handled well. Although a smaller package his profile stood out.
2nd DIANA’S DIAMOND DON QUIXOTE
B/b with white on chest. Nice head and ear carriage, straight front with depth. Short coupled, strong rear with good bend of stifle. Moved ok.
Novice Dog (3,0 abs)
1st SKYLAND IMPERIAL
See 1 st MPD
2nd ILLORI CARPE DIEM
See 1 st YD
3rd STAFF DREAM Z-GREY
Graduate Dog (1,1 abs)
Post Graduate Dog (4,1 abs)
1st BRINSTAR RED MARAUDER
R/w with black mask. Lovely head and muzzle balanced with good ear carriage. Strong neck and shoulders. Straight front, well sprung rib with strong, well-muscled back end and good bend of stifle. Moved and handled well.
2nd KALOSTAFFS DARK KNIGHT
B/b with white. Nice head shape and good length of muzzle. Straight in the front with good spring of rib and a nice tuck, leading into a strong rear with good bend of stifle. Moved and handled well, just preferred the overall picture of 1.
3rd PASGAL REACH OUT AND TOUCH
Open Dog (11,1 abs)
1st ASSILIO LISBON LION
R/w. Wow! Lovely skull to muzzle ratio with neat, well-set ears which he used to give a good expression. Good front with the correct width and depth of rib, leading to a well-muscled rear and well-padded feet. In fit, hard condition, giving an overall look of strength and balance, with no sign of exaggeration. I liked him a lot, moved and handled expertly. Earning him BEST DOG and BEST IN SHOW.
2nd CH GAZSTAFF'S BLACK MAGIC
B/b. Nice head with great front, good depth and spring of rib leading into a well-muscled rear with good bend of stifle. In fit condition and another dog I like a lot, just preferred the overall look of first place today.
3rd CH DRINGSHAW ATHOS JW
Res LUTHAIS LOCH TAY JW
VHC MANARK MADE TO MEASURE
Veteran Dog (5,1)
1st ILLORI AKINLANA JW ShCM VW
B/b with white. Now this boy I have judged many times and he never disappoints. From puppy to veteran, he is always in top condition and would not look out of place in open dog. A well-balanced head with good skull to muzzle ratio. Straight front with good depth and width to the rib cage. Good tuck and a strong rear, well muscled and in hard condition. Moved and handled excellently. His movement and overall unexaggerated style earned him BEST VETERAN IN SHOW and RESERVE BEST DOG.
2nd ALPORT HALLO MAN
B/b with white. Good head shape and muzzle length. Nice front with good depth and width to chest. Short coupled and good rear. Moved and handled well.
3rd ILLORI AZIZI
Res GEORDIESTAFF CANNY LADDIE JW VW
Best in Show - Assilio Lisbon Lion
Best Opposite Sex - Ch Taraiel Ray of Light at Wellsstaffs
Best Puppy In Show - Skyland Consort
Best Opposite Sex Puppy in Show - Skyland Imperial
Reserve Best Dog & Best Veteran in Show - Illori Akinlana JW ShCM VW
Best Opposite Sex Veteran in Show - Asbonstaff Just In Time at Rowellstaff
Reserve Best Bitch - Delacour Sweetest Taboo for Idyllicstaff
Eldest Veteran in Show - Rekrahstaff Miss Attitude cum Geordiestaff VW
Special Award Class Puppy Dog/Bitch - Skyland Consort
Special Award Class Open Dog - Ch Gazstaff's Black Magic
Special Award Class Open Bitch - Alport Dark Queen
Minor Puppy Bitch (4,1 abs)
1st SKYLAND CONSORT
B/b. I liked this girl; she did not take her eyes off me. Lovely head shape, good length of muzzle and correct ear carriage. Nice front, short coupled with a good rear end and well-padded feet. Moved and handled well.
2nd TORKAVI THE LAST DRAGON AT TESHLEYSTAF
B/b. Nice head and muzzle length with good ear carriage. Good front, short coupled with nice rear end. Moved and handled well. Just preferred the overall balance of first.
3rd GNOSALL SOUL SISTER
Puppy Bitch (10,3 abs)
1st BERRYSTOCK BEST KEPT SECRET
B/b. Lovely head and muzzle with good ear carriage. Nice front with good width and depth to the rib. Short coupled with a strong rear and good bend of stifle. Well-padded feet, moved and handled well.
2nd KAMARISTAFFS ROYAL GEM
B/b. Another nice girl with a nice head, ears and muzzle. Good front, with width and depth, slightly longer coupled than first. Strong rear. Moved and handled well.
3rd ALPORT NO SURRENDER
Res BLOSSOM QUEEN BEE FOR LABRASTAF
VHC PRIMISTAFF LIBERIAN GIRL AVEC DENBRIGHT
Junior Bitch (8,4 abs)
1st DELACOUR SWEETEST TABOO FOR IDYLLICSTAFF
B/br/white pied. Lovely head and skull to muzzle ratio. Balanced with good ear carriage. Great front, short coupled with a good rear and good bend of stifle, well-padded feet. This girl with her temperament is on fire! Does not miss a thing. Moved and handled very well. RESERVE BEST BITCH.
2nd DELACOUR LADY MONTGOMERY
B/w. Nice head with good muzzle length and ear carriage. Slightly longer in the coupling than first. A nice rear with good bend of stifle. Moved and handled well.
3rd DEKAYRO’S STAR STRUCK
Res RISKYS MISS MAPLE
Yearling Bitch (8,3 abs)
1st ILLORI CONSTELLATION JW
B/b. Lovely head and muzzle, balanced, with good ear carriage. Good front with depth and width in rib. Short coupled with a strong rear and good bend of stifle. Well padded feet. Moved and handled well.
2nd HAMMYSTAFF LOVE BOMB JW
R/w pied. Good head and muzzle length with lovely ear carriage. Good front with width and depth to rib. Short coupled with a strong rear. Moved and handled well, just preferred the balance of first.
3rd ROWELLSTAFF TIGER EYES
Res FAIRLENIUM PIXIE QUEEN AT SHARBELLE
VHC ALPORT DARK QUEEN
Novice Bitch (14,5 abs)
1st DELACOUR SWEETEST TABOO FOR IDYLLICSTAFF
See Junior Bitch.
2nd SKYLAND CONSORT
See Minor Puppy Bitch
3rd DELACOUR LADY MONTGOMERY
Res FAIRLENIUM PIXIE QUEEN AT SHARBELLE
VHC KALOSTAFF BLACK ORCHID
Graduate Bitch (5,1 abs)
1st ILLORI CONSTELLATION JW
See Yearling Bitch.
2nd MAXSTAFF MISS VIVIENNE AT TESHLEYSTAF
R/w. Nice head shape with good ear carriage and muzzle length. Ok front, short coupled with depth and nice rear end. Moved and handled well. Just preferred the outline and fitness of first.
3rd FAIRLENIUM PIXIE QUEEN AT SHARBELLE
Res JEPHETHS ABBEY ROAD
Post Graduate Bitch. (6,4 abs)
1st GEORDIESTAFF NEE BOTHA JW
B/b/w. Nice front, good head and muzzle length with good ear carriage. Coupling ok, good rear. Moved and handled well.
2nd NIATONA CALL ME KAREN
Brindle with a nice head and good muzzle length. Good ear carriage, straight front, short coupled, rear ok and moved ok. Preferred expression of one.
Open Bitch (6,3 abs)
1st CH TARAIEL RAY OF LIGHT AT WELLSSTAFFS
B/b/w. A favourite of mine, and to judge her was a pleasure. Lovely head and muzzle length, great ear carriage. Lovely front, short coupled with a strong rear and well bent stifle. Nice overall balance. Moved and handled well. My BEST BITCH and RESERVE BEST IN SHOW.
2nd LABRASTAF AFTER DARK AT BINDYESTAFF
B/b/w. Nice head and muzzle, good ear carriage. Lovely front with short coupling. Good rear end and bend of stifle. Moved and handled well.
3rd LEGENDSTAFF SWEET LADY CUM GEORDIESTAFF JW (Imp Esp)
Veteran Bitch. (7,2 abs)
1st ASBONSTAFF JUST IN TIME AT ROWELLSTAFF
R/w. Lovely old lady with a good head and muzzle. Good ear carriage, straight front, good depth and width to rib. Ok pear. In good condition. Moved and
handled well.
2nd CORBENIC'S INIT TO WIN IT
B/b/w. Nice head and muzzle with good ear carriage. Nice front, short coupled with good rear. Moved and handled well. Just preferred the overall look of first.
3rd OSCELLSIE’S TIGER LILLY AT SIMAZYANYA
Res GEORDIESTAFF LUV BOBBIEDOG
VHC REKRAHSTAFF MISS ATTITUDE CUM GEORDIESTAFF VW
SPECIAL AWARD CLASSES
Judge: APRIL HANDS (Skyestaff)
PUPPY DOG/BITCH – SKYLAND CONSORT
OPEN DOG – CH GAZSTAFF’S BLACK MAGIC
OPEN BITCH – ALPORT DARK QUEEN
I would like to thank the EASBTC for their invite to judge SACs at the Jubilee open show and for their generous hospitality. My ring stewards were a great help and kept the ring running smoothly.
I was on the whole pleased with the exhibits entered on the day. Gutted for some exhibits who chose not to play ball on the move, who may have otherwise been placed but without movement I cannot assess soundness. Some promising youngsters coming through. All placed had correct dentition however I did come across base narrow canines and undershot mouths mainly in the dog exhibits. Fitness in a few exhibits could have been better.
Puppy Dog/Bitch (8,2 abs)
1st SKYLAND CONSORT
Very lovely feminine Bb bitch who oozes quality from all angles. She is clean lipped, with nice width to muzzle and adequate underjaw, dark eye, small neat ears and good open nostrils. An eye catching and very pleasing expression that instantly draws you in. Compact but balanced, wide front with depth of brisket, more than adequate spring of rib with good sternum. Neatest of well padded feet, short black nails. She is tucked up, short coupled and in fit but not overdone condition for one this young, holds a level top line on the move with drive.
2nd TORKAVI THE LAST DRAGON AT TESHLEYSTAF
Dainty Bb and White bitch, standard sized and not overdone. Clean foreface with good underjaw, well-proportioned head with rose ear set ok. A little less substance than one all over but again compact. Well laid shoulder with good angulation front and back made for sound movement with correct tracking. Her feet were neat, tidy and padded well. Some maturing to do, keep at it.
3rd ALPORT NO SURRENDER
This Bb bitch is very pretty, she has a broad skull, well placed small ears, round eye and is clean, however would prefer more length to muzzle which is very short. She is well off for bone with wide front, adequate spring of rib and stands on tidy feet. Moved well.
Res SKYLAND IMPERIAL
VHC BLOSSOM QUEEN BEE FOR LABRASTAF
Open Dog (13,1 abs)
1st CH GAZSTAFF’S BLACK MAGIC
Very well balanced compact bb dog, very much with the wow factor. Looks great from all angles and has an expression to die for. Bull & Terrier head shaped, not at all overdone and so clean, with good width and length. Open nares, dark round eye set correctly, with small neat rose ear used to his advantage. Neck strong but not too short, leading into well laid, muscled shoulder. He stands on the neatest of feet, has adequate spring of rib and depth of brisket. He is short coupled. Correct rear angulation and strong hind quarters allows for powerful, agile movement, correctly tracked. He glides and holds his top line firm.
2nd CH DRINGSHAW ATHOS JW
Have liked this dog from ringside for a while. Whilst he is top sized, he is still very well balanced, would have preferred a little more covering today. Nicely put together W & Red dog. Strong head with good length of muzzle and clean lip. Dark eye and pigment. He too has an expression that draws you in and demands. Front has good depth through and is well constructed. Strong pasterns on neat, padded feet. Slightly longer cast than one but does not obscure the overall image. Visually muscled rear with hard 1st/2nd thigh to touch, hocks well let down. This dog moves with drive and purpose, covers ground with ease.
3rd ILLORI AKINLANA JW ShCM VW
Athletic Bb w white dog, who is in very fit condition for his age and credit to his owner for keeping him in such good nick. Super clean head, with open nostrils and nice length to muzzle. Front strong, with adequate width leading into well sprung rib, good tuck up. He is nicely compact without being cobby. Stifle well bent and hock let down. Again another who moves with power and drive, tail carried low.
Res GEORGIE POERGIE POPS AT TESHLEYSTAF
VHC CWMHAF AMBASSADOR
Open Bitch (17)
1st ALPORT DARK QUEEN
Super feminine Bb bitch with a cracking headpiece. Good width to head and muzzle, to depth with pronounced cheek muscles and strong under jaw. She has dark round eyes set to look ahead with complimenting pigmentation. Her expression is punishing once she spots her prey, cocktail sausages. An adequate width to her front but I would prefer more spring of rib if I were being picky. She stands on well boned fore and hind limbs, strong pasterns and tidy well padded feet, nails short. Slightly longer cast, which is acceptable for a bitch, with good tuck up. Stifle well bent with hocks well let down, aids sound parallel movement with topline held firm.
2nd ILLORI CONSTELLATION JW
Another lovely example from this kennel, Pretty bb bitch, with strong head, Muzzle broad with good length. Open nares leading to correct dark round eye set to look ahead. Neat ears well placed. Front wide and well ribbed. She is in hard fit condition, close coupled, firm Loin with good tuck up, 1st and 2nd thigh visible. Adequate bend of stifle with hocks well let down. Tight short gleaming coat enhances her condition. Moved with ease. Was pipped by 1st on expression.
3rd MAXSTAFF MISS VIVIENNE AT TESHLEYSTAF
Stronger all round than 1 & 2, this Red & W bitch did not disappoint. She has a lovely expression, with fab dark pigment, round eye, good muzzle length and open nares. When viewed from the side has a very attractive profile. Compact in build and well muscled, she has adequate rib and correct shoulder angulation and no looseness at elbow. Similar to 1, was longer cast but still balanced. I would have preferred more front width but this did not distract from overall soundness and she moved well with drive.
Res GEORDIESTAFF NEE BOTHA JW
VHC KALOSTAFF BLACK ORCHID
RESERVE BEST IN SHOW – CH GAZSTAFF’S BLACK MAGIC
BEST OPPOSITE SEX – NIATONA PANDORA’S BOX TO ELITEBULL
BEST PUPPY IN SHOW – GEORDIESTAFF REET FETTLE
BEST OPPOSITE SEX PUPPY IN SHOW – RONJAC ROB ROY MCGREGOR
BEST VETERAN IN SHOW – ILLORI AKINLANA JW SHCM
BEST OPPOSITE SEX IN VETERAN - HAPPYSTAFF COULD IT BE MAGIC
BEST DOG – ASSILIO LISBON LION
RESERVE BEST DOG – CH GAZSTAFF’S BLACK MAGIC
BEST BITCH – NIATONA PANDORA’S BOX TO ELITEBULL
RESERVE BEST BITCH – SHORTYROCKS FAITH TRUST AND PIXIE DUST JW (IMP USA)
SPECIAL AWARD CLASSES
Judge: CHARLOTTE BURTON
PUPPY DOG/BITCH - NORTHSTAFF BAY BOMBER FOR CROWSTAFF
OPEN DOG - CH GAZSTAFF’S BLACK MAGIC
OPEN BITCH - NIATONA PANDORA’S BOX TO ELITEBULL
I want to start with saying thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge their open show. Thank you for looking after me and my lovely judge’s gift. Thank you to my ring stewards Garry Canavan and Kim Dowse for the running of the ring. And lastly thank you to the exhibitors for your entries, as usual taking all my decisions with a sporting manner. I thoroughly enjoyed my day; the atmosphere was lovely. Some decisions were very close, and I was very happy with the overall quality.
Minor Puppy Dog (2,1 abs)
1st Ronjac Rob Roy McGregor
Black brindle, 8 months old, this boy is maturing nicely but still very much a baby. He’s eyes are set looking straight ahead, he has neat ears that enhance his expression, broad skull, good width to front with correct shoulder angulation, good spring of rib, good topline, moved with drive and handled very well. Happy to award him BEST PUPPY DOG & BEST OPPOSITE SEX PUPPY IN SHOW.
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Puppy Dog (1,1 abs)
Junior Dog (4,1 abs)
1st Illori Carpe Diem
Black brindle with white chest, 14 months old, he has a nice head with lovely dark eyes, correct ears, correct bite, good length of muzzle with large nostrils. His front is straight, and he has a level top line and well-set tail. He has a strong backend which helped him moved well with drive. I really like this boy’s body shape and I look forward to seeing how he develops with maturity.
2nd Illori Count On Me
Black brindle, 14 months old, litter brother to 1st and is another smart looking boy, he is slightly bigger than 1st, pleasing head shape with good length of muzzle and large nostrils, correct bite, good ears, nice expression, wide front, level topline, he carried his tail a little high on the move but moved well and was a close decision with his brother, just preferred movement of 1st
3rd Labrastaf Espresso
Yearling Dog (1)
1st Pasgal Reach Out And Touch
Black brindle, 23 months old, lovely dark eyes that are set straight ahead, good mouth, distinct stop and nice ears, his front is wide front and he has ample bone, stood four square, good spring of rib with correct depth to brisket, tail is correctly set, this boy was shown in good condition with great muscle tone, moved OK.
Novice Dog (4,2 abs)
1st ILLORI CARPE DIEM
See 1st Junior Dog
2nd Illori Count On Me
see 2nd Junior Dog
Graduate Dog (1)
1st Kalostaffs Dark Knight
Black brindle with white blaze on chest and two white front feet, he stood alone in his class today but this didn’t take his attributes away, pleasing looking dog, nice ear set, would prefer a darker eye, good mouth and lovely wide nostrils, good length of muzzle with distinct stop, good cheek muscles, good spring of rib, good length of back with a strong backend, well tucked up, level topline, walked very well.
Post Graduate Dog (1)
1st Fairlenium’s American Pie
Black & White Pied, smart looking boy with lovely dark pigment, dark eyes, good ears, good mouth, straight front with enough rib, he stands four square and really shows this off when he freestands, level topline, well set tail, walked very well holding his topline, shown in good condition and well-muscled.
Open Dog (6,1 abs)
1st Assilio Lisbon Lion
Well where do I start with this stunning boy. For me he is all the package! Red dog with white chest, he has a lovely head shape with dark round eyes and good dark pigment, lovely neat ears, good length of muzzle, correct bite, strong powerful neck leading into his well laid back shoulders, his front is correct with good rib, correct tail set, well let down in hocks, his conditioning is excellent and he moved up and down with drive whilst holding a level top line. More than happy to award him BEST DOG & BEST IN SHOW - thank you for bringing him today.
2nd Ch Gazstaff’s Black Magic
Black brindle, this boy has a lovely expression, slightly stronger than 1st, good length of muzzle with correct bite, lovely round dark eyes, neat ears, good strong powerful neck, correct shoulder angulation, good spring of rib with correct depth to brisket, his backend is well-muscled, level top line, his coat is gleaming and he is in super condition, a credit to his owner. Pleased to award him RESERVE BEST DOG & RESERVE BEST IN SHOW
3rd Dekayro Mystic Mac for Crowstaff
Res Fairlenium’s Iron Man
VHC Bethaleese’s Poldark
Veteran Dog (5,2 abs)
1st Illori Akinlana JW ShCM VW
Black brindle, 8 years old. I have judged this boy a few times now and he is a great example of the breed. Fit as a fiddle still applies. He has lovely round dark eyes, good mouth, straight front with good width to chest, level top line, well set tail, well let down hocks, in superb condition. Moved with drive holding his level topline. Pleased to award him BEST VETERAN DOG & BEST VETERAN IN SHOW
2nd Labrastaf Curious George
Black brindle, 9 years old. This boy has a good expression with lovely dark eyes, I would prefer tidier ears. He has a nice wide front with good rib, level topline, walked and handled well.
3rd Geordiestaff Canny Laddie JW VW
Minor Puppy Bitch (1)
1st GEORDIESTAFF REET FETTLE
Black brindle, 6 months old. Wow she really is a picture, and I couldn’t keep my eyes off her. Although on her own in the ring she certainly stood out, she has the most beautiful expression, still very much a baby but everything was in the right place. Lovely feminine head with dark round eyes, correct ear carriage and good length of muzzle, a good front with enough rib, short in the loin, lovely tidy feet, she needed a little time to settle so I could assess but her young handler was patient and once she moved off she moved very well. She really stood out in the challenge and was more than happy to award her BEST PUPPY BITCH & BEST PUPPY IN SHOW
Puppy Bitch (4)
1st NORTHSTAFF BAY BOMBER FOR CROWSTAFF
Black brindle, 10 months old. This girl has a lovely feminine head shape with lovely dark eyes, good mouth, neat ears, she stands four square, good spring of rib and depth of brisket, good tuck up and good strong backend, lovely tidy feet, level topline stacked and on the move, handled very well. She was up on her toes and has great ring presence which gave her this class.
2st BILROSESTAFF SHES THE ONE
Mahogany brindle, 11 months old, slightly less mature than 1st but another nice bitch with a beautiful expression, I like her head shape and she has correct ear carriage, good cheek muscles, good length of muzzle, good mouth, nice body shape with enough bone, correct tail set, moved and handled well.
3rd ROWELLSTAFF TIGER EYES
Res SKYLAND ERUPTION
Junior Bitch (7,1 abs)
The hardest class of today – quality was outstanding, and places could easily change on a different day!
1st NIATONA PANDORA’S BOX TO ELITEBULL
Red & white pied, 13 months old, this bitch has a lovely expression, dark eye, correct ears, correct mouth with a nice length of muzzle and good underjaw, good cheek muscles, powerful neck and correct shoulder angulations, good width to front, good spring of rib, correct bend of stifle, well let down hocks, short coupled, well tucked up in the loin, good strong back end with correct tail carriage, walked and handled well. Presented in great condition, I really liked this girl’s clean outlines with nothing overdone. BEST BITCH & BEST OPPOSITE SEX IN SHOW
2st ILLORI CONSTELLATION JW
Black brindle, 14 months old, another I have judged before and she is maturing nicely. She has a lovely feminine head, dark round eyes, neat ears, good bite, good width to front, tidy feet, stands four square with good bend of stifle, and shown in lovely fit condition. She moves well with a powerful backend, another close decision and for me the hardest class of today!
3rd BETHALEESE’S BEWITCHED
Res ALPORT DARK QUEEN
VHC FAIRLENIUM PIXIE QUEEN AT SHARBELLE
Yearling Bitch (3)
1st PASGAL WISHING UPON A STAR
Black brindle, 23 months old, this girl was a little unsettled at first. Lovely dark eye with good expression, good mouth, correct ears, good front, short coupled, well let down hocks, correct tail set, level topline. Moved and handled well.
2nd GEORDIESTAFF NEE BOTHA JW
Black brindle with small white blaze on chest, 22 months old. She is slightly bigger than 1st, she has a lovely expression, good cheek muscles, neat ears, correct bite, straight front, short coupled, well tucked up and shown in fit condition. Moved OK. Close decisions between these two girls.
3rd NIATONA CALL ME KAREN
Novice Bitch (5,1 abs)
1st GEORDIESTAFF REET FETTLE
See 1st Minor Puppy Bitch
2nd FAIRLENIUM PIXIE QUEEN AT SHARBELLE
White pied, more mature than 1st, lovely dark pigment, good expression, would prefer tidier ears, good front with good depth to brisket, short coupled with level topline, well let down hocks, well set tail, moved and handled well.
3rd ROWELLSTAFF TIGER EYES
Res KALOSTAFF BLACK ORCHID
Graduate Bitch (4)
1st ILLORI CONSTELLATION JW
See 2nd Junior Bitch
2nd FAIRLENIUM PIXIE QUEEN AT SHARBELLE
See 2nd Novice Bitch
3rd NIATONA CALL ME KAREN
Res HAPPYSTAFF KISSES OF FIRE
Post Graduate Bitch (4,1 abs)
1st SHORTYROCKS FAITH TRUST AND PIXIE DUST JW (Imp USA)
Red with white chest and white sock, she has a beautiful head shape with lovely dark mask, lovely dark eyes, good length of muzzle with distinctive stop, good mouth, neat ears which enhances her pretty face, strong powerful neck, nice front, good spring of rib, good tuck up with well muscled backend, moved very well. She pushed hard in the challenge and narrowly lost out to Best Bitch. Pleased to award her RESERVE BEST BITCH.
2nd JASAMARCH DITSY DIVA
Black brindle, smart looking bitch, lovely feminine expression, clean head with dark eye, lovely neat ears, good bite, good width to front, good spring of rib, lovely short glossy coat, shown in fit condition, moved well.
3rd KINGS OF ODIN QUEEN OF DARKNESS
Open Bitch (3)
1st ELITEBULL SOLITAIRE
Black brindle with blaze of white on chest, feminine head shape with dark eyes, good cheek muscles, good length of muzzle with nice wide nostrils, correct bite, nice body shape with clean outlines, shown in super fit condition, moved well.
2nd LEGENDSTAFF SWEET LADY CUM GEORDIESTAFF JW (Imp Esp) JW
Black brindle with dash of white on chest, slightly stronger than 1st but still has a feminine head shape, broad skull, dark eyes, nice ear carriage, short powerful neck, ample bone, good spring of rib, closed coupled, shown in good condition, moved and handled well.
3rd SIKAISTAFF DARK PHOENIX
Veteran Bitch (4)
1st HAPPYSTAFF COULD IT BE MAGIC
Black brindle, 7 years old, good expression with dark eyes, good length to muzzle starting to show signs of grey, good mouth, good width to front, good spring of rib, nice tidy feet, good muscle tone and gleaming coat, moved well. BVB & BOSVIS.
2nd GEORDIESTAFF LUV BOBBIEDOG
Black brindle with white chest, this girl has a beautiful smile, her skull is broad with neat ears, good wide nostrils, good spring of rib, moved well for her age.
3rd OSCELLSIE’S TIGER LILLY AT SIMAZYANYA
Res REKRAHSTAFF MISS ATTITUDE CUM GEORDIESTAFF VW
SPECIAL AWARD CLASSES
Judge: CHARLOTTE BURTON
A huge thanks to East Anglia for inviting me to judge the Special Award classes at their September Open Show. It is a real honour to be on a schedule of a breed club and I was delighted with the entry I received. For a new judge, to have a class of twelve dogs was phenomenal and a great learning curve. The biggest thanks goes to every exhibitor for bringing your dogs and taking my decisions so humbly, it is so very much appreciated.
Puppy (6,1)
1st NORTHSTAFF BAY BOMBER FOR CROWSTAFF
Beautiful 10 month old black brindle bitch with white dot on chest. Really clean head and expression with correct bite, perfect blend of bull and terrier in her skull to muzzle ratio, topped with neat rose ears. Good width to chest for her age with tight feet up on her pasterns, well placed shoulders leading to a compact body. A level topline holding a good spring of rib and well angulated rear, finished with correct tail set. Moved well for her age and handled to perfection. She really does show herself well - one to watch!
2nd RONJAC ROB ROY MCGREGOR
This 8 month old solid black brindle dog was the only dog among a class of very feminine bitches and stood out for his strength and substance - he’s all boy! Stronger all over than 1st, strong head with deep stop, round eyes and correct bite housing big white teeth. Good width to his front with correct shoulder placement and depth to brisket developing nicely. Good spring of rib leading into well angulated rear and correct tailset. He’s still very much a baby with lots of puppy skin to grow into but looks to be developing into a lovely dog. Lost out to 1st on her overall balance and maturity. Moved well for his age and handled well.
3rd ROWELLSTAFF TIGER EYES
Res. BILROSESTAFF SHES THE ONE
VHC GEORDIESTAFF REET FETTLE
Open Dog (13,4 ab)
1st CH GAZSTAFF’S BLACK MAGIC
3 year old solid black dog who is certainly in his prime in the peak of fitness - certainly the fittest dog I judged on the day. Strong head with deep stop, round eye, correct bite and rose ears used to his advantage giving a wicked expression. Super balanced dog all over with well muscled shoulders held by tight feet on strong pasterns. Short neck leading to good spring of rib, level topline and well muscled backend. I sometimes feel it’s harder to see muscle on a black dog compared to some of the lighter colours, but his condition was fantastic. The gleam on his coat showed the work his handler puts into his fitness! Correct tailset when stood and on the move. With bitches in season around, he was having a good sniff but he moved well once he managed to get his nose off the floor. Thank you for bringing him!
2nd FAIRLENIUM’S IRON MAN
5 year old white dog with red patch on one eye. Standard sized boy with strong head of good depth and breadth, correct bite and clean lips. Dark round eyes with excellent pigmentation. Really liked the substance of this dog with good width to his chest, depth of brisket and shoulder placement. He had a good spring of rib and correct tailset. Preferred the strength in backend of 1st today. Moved and handled well.
3rd ZAKDAN DEVIOUS DEVIL
Res DEKAYRO MYSTIC MAC FOR CROWSTAFF
VHC FAIRLENIUM’S AMERICAN PIE
Open Bitch (13,1 abs) What a fantastic class. I was absolutely spoilt for choice here wishing I had more cards. Thank you for bringing your beautiful girls!
1st NIATONA PANDORA’S BOX TO ELITEBULL
14 month old red and white bitch with patches over eyes and what resembles a red cape over her back, white chest and legs. For one so young she excels in breed type of exactly what I think a stafford should be - standard size with good strength and substance which won her this class. Strong feminine head with excellent skull to muzzle ratio, dark round eyes, excellent pigmentation and neat rose ears. Strong neck leading into well placed shoulders and good depth of brisket. Tight feet, well up on pasterns and no looseness at her elbows. Level topline which she held on the move with a low carried pump handle tail. Well muscled back end which helped her move with drive around the ring. In my voice recording, I quote “Gorgeous!” Will challenge the best in the future, best of luck with her.
2nd HAPPYSTAFF KISSES OF FIRE
2 year old black brindle bitch who looked like she had been having some fun with some scrapes to her coat, but Staffords are Staffords and can’t always expect them to be in pristine condition and this didn’t detract from her quality - I hope it’s from not being too naughty! Slightly taller than my 1st place. Absolutely loved the expression on this girl, she really watched me with her beautiful round eyes and neat rose ears. Excellent skull to muzzle ratio with lovely clean lips. Nice width to front with clean shoulder placement. Good angulation on front and back allowing her to move well. Lost out to 1st on the preferred substance but still a beautiful girl.
3rd GEORDIESTAFF NEE BOTHA JW
Res ILLORI CONSTELLATION JW
VHC JASAMARCH DITSY DIVA
Championship Show - 10th July 2022
Dog Judge: TONY MOORE (Tobarela) Bitch Judge: ANDY DODSWORTH
Referee: DAVE LEE (Socksdown)
DOG CC & BEST IN SHOW - DRINGSHAW ATHOS JW
BITCH CC, RESERVE BEST IN SHOW/BEST OPPOSITE SEX - CH LOYALSTAFF BELLA BAMBINA AT EASTREET
RESERVE DOG CC - CH TARAIEL STORMZY OF TIKKURILAN
RESERVE BITCH CC - CH LUTHAIS LIGHT OF VENUS JW
BEST PUPPY IN SHOW - ALPORT ON TOUR
BEST OPPOSITE SEX PUPPY IN SHOW - HAMMYSTAFF LOVE BOMB
BEST VETERAN IN SHOW -
REKRAHSTAFF MISS ATTITUDE CUM GEORDIESTAFF JW
BEST OPPOSITE SEX VETERAN IN SHOW -
DE CH. JAMMY DEVIL OF SPIRIT-STAFF'S
Special Award Classes
Dogs - NICKY MASON (Magellason) Bitches - NATALIE MOORCROFT (Moorstar)
PUPPY DOG - NORTHSTAFF NIGHTMARE
GRADUATE DOG: NIATONA ARLO COOMBES
OPEN DOG - CH GAZSTAFF'S BLACK MAGIC
PUPPY BITCH - NIATONA PANDORA'S BOX TO ELITEBULL
GRADUATE BITCH - JASAMARCH DITSY DIVA
OPEN BITCH - ILLORI BOOTIE LUV
and our 'extra special awards'.....
ELDEST VETERAN IN SHOW - REKRAHSTAFF MISS ATTITUDE CUM GEORDIESTAFF VW
and
FROSTY FACE - DILIRYSTAFF LE DIABLE ROUGE
INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS TO BE ADDED OR YOU CAN SEE A SLIDESHOW OF PHOTOS HERE
DOGS:
Firstly I would like to say a big thank you to the officers and committee for inviting me to judge dogs at this very prestigious show. Congratulations to all connected with the club for finding this fantastic venue, it's smashing. The organisation from the get go was great, accommodation, hospitality, setting and lovely spacious big rings all contributed to a wonderful day. Secondly and most overwhelming was the wonderful entry my co judge Andy Dodswoth and myself had, a sincere thanks go out to all of you who came from near and far (overseas) to give me the opportunity to go over your wonderful dogs. I know that everything is so expensive so once again a big thank you to you all.
Thanks to my very competent stewards Jo-Ann and Charlotte for keeping me in line and also hydrated because as we all know it was extremely hot!!!!. I hope you two ladies enjoyed the day as much as I did. Having last judged dogs in 2018 (4 years old ago) I was looking forward to this one. When I judge I always try to look for dogs that are well balanced, height to weight ratio, fit, healthy, move freely with purpose and drive and show me that they have a bit of fire in their belly ( I love it!!!) Overall the quality was good but there were far too many carrying too much weight for me, too fat and were very soft to the touch. I was also shocked to see weak splayed feet with long toes and nails, roadwork is not always the answer but will help somewhat, on these two matters of concern for me I explained to the exhibitors my placings regarding these issues. It's only my opinion but hopefully they will take it on board and try to sort it out before another show, they know who they are, so I will not be mentioning it in any individual critiques not to jeopardise their chances under other judges. As I've said many times before this is a "dog show" so try to prepare your dogs to their full potential, and don't give people like me easy excuses to place your dogs down the line (it's too expensive) conditioning and fitness cost very little!!!!.
Also another concern for me were small cramped incisors and small misplaced canines, this displayed today by some big winners, sorry but not for me. I explained this issue with my placings to the exhibitors, so again I will not individually critique this issue.
Minor Puppy (5, 1 abs)
1st MARSTAFF INFERNO AT JOJALANE
First time out for this 6 month old red puppy. Lovely square looking pup with strong head with black mask. Beautiful dark round eyes, neat ears, cracking expression, good bone, strong straight front, nice feet showing lovely pigmentation. Short in back with nice rib for age, level topline, good rear end, little erratic on the move but saw enough to see him clinch first place
2nd KIRSTAFF THE FIRST AVENGER
8 month old red, lovely head shape, dark eye, neat ears, nice bone to a straight front, good rib, topline not as good as first, well bent stifle, moved well
3rd GINSTEAN GOOD LUCK CHARM
8 month old B/B with white chest. Heavier type than 1st & 2nd, strong head, dark eyes, neat ears, strong boned front legs, deep brisket, good rib, nice rear end, very unsettled on the move, needs more training hopefully this will come with age.
Res RONJAC ROB ROY MCGREGOR
Puppy (11, 4 abs)
1st ALPORT ON TOUR
Lovely upstanding, clean cut B/B of quality, beautiful clean head with no excess flesh, dark eyes, neat ears and a cracking expression, clean lip, strong underjaw with big white teeth and well placed big interlocking canines (great). He has a clean, straight well boned front with strong pasterns and tight feet. Brisket and rib coming along nicely, short in back with level topline, lovely angles to rear end. Would like a little lower tail carriage on the move but this did not deter me from seeing good flowing movement up and down the mat, this is a very nice young dog, handled very professionally, well done BEST PUPPY IN SHOW
2nd NORTHSTAFF NIGHTMARE
Splitting hairs between these two today, another nice looking puppy who has had a lot of success lately so well done for that. B/B with lovely head shape with dark eyes and neat ear carriage, again showing a lovely wicked expression, nice front but I thought today that first showed a cleaner outline to his front assembly. Beautiful spring of rib and deep brisket, nice topline, good angulated rear end, moved and handled extremely well.
3rd ELITEBULL PROSPECT
First time out for this young lad and I could tell, he seemed a little bit overwhelmed by it all today but with time and patience he'll get there but well deserved his placing. B/B Lovely looking puppy with nice clean head shape, dark eyes, neat ears, tight lips, correct bite, lovely straight front, good rear end, was a little timid on the move but hopefully this will be rectified as he gets older. I wish you all the very best with him because he is a lovely young dog, well done.
Res NIATONA WRECK IT RALPH
VHC COMBERDOWN KRYPTONITE
Junior (14, 1 abs)
1st GOD GAVE ME GRACE TERRYSTAFF
13 month old and WOW what a lovely looking young lad this is. Top size B\B of immense quality, beautiful clean head shape with no excess flesh, coal black eyes, neat well placed ears and what a cracking expression. Clean tight lips with perfect bite with big tight fitting canines, beautiful clean straight front with strong pasterns, tight feet with short nails, rib and brisket coming along nicely, level topline, with well angulated rear end, moved freely with purpose and drive, handled ok (more practice with him needed). This young boy was strongly in my thoughts for the RCC today, the only deciding factor was the the maturity, fitness and conditioning of the open dog , but I can tell you now it was a close call!!!. Well done and I wish you all the very best with him in the future!!!!
2nd CATSTAFF'S SOUL REBEL
This is another top size B/B of quality, lovely clean head shape, not as dark in the eye as first, neat well placed ears, lovely expression, tight clean lips with correct bite and nice big canines. Well boned straight front, pasterns and feet ok, good spring of rib with brisket level to elbow, short in the back with level topline, lovely bend of stifle with hocks well let down, movement on this dog is great and he was handled very professionally. Well done!!!
3rd MARSTAFF THE REVENANT
Quality red, lovely head shape, dark eyes , neat ears, beautiful expression, good clean straight front, would like to see darker nails, cracking rib and brisket, good rear end moved well
Res WAYSTAFF STRIKES MAYHEM (AI)
VHC SCOUTOR ROGUE ONE
Yearling (7)
1st LUTHAIS LOCH NESS
Standard size B/B, lovely balance to this dog, his head is not overdone in anyway and is clean cut, eyes are dark, well placed ears and he shows a lovely keen expression, lips tight with correct bite, his front is clean and straight with good pasterns and tight feet, his rib and brisket are coming on well all adding to a short coupled body shape with a level topline, lovely angulated rear assembly, moved well under the full supervision of his young lady handler, well done!!!
2nd PASGAL REACH OUT AND TOUCH
Another standard size B/B of quality with strong head, dark eye, neat ears, correct bite, well boned straight front, lovely rib and brisket, level topline, nicely angulated rear end. He just needs a little fine tuning to complete a satisfying picture, so keep practicing and persevering with him to gain his confidence and I'm sure you will both have some fun at other shows in the future, good luck!!!
3rd NIATONA ARLO COOMBES
Nicely put together red and white pied with a strong but clean head shape, with neat ears and lovely expression, front is straight and true, great rib and brisket, level topline, strong well muscled rear end with good angles, turned out in fit condition. He also needs a little fine tuning to complete the finished picture, moved well, good luck!!!
Res FINNSTAFF PISTOL PETE
VHC SKYESTAFF WINTER SOLDIER JW
Maiden Dog (4, 1 abs)
1st GOD GAVE ME GRACE TERRYSTAFF (1st Junior Dog)
2nd ILLORI CARPE DIEM
12 month old B/B, nice neat standard compact dog with a lovely clean head shape, dark eyes, neat ears, correct bite, front is clean and true with a little bit of lift, well up on pasterns with lovely feet, rib and brisket coming along nicely, short coupled with well angulated strong rear end, moved and handed well
3rd ILLORI COUNT ON ME
B/B with a strong head, dark eye, neat ears, nice front, good rib and brisket, level topline, moved ok
Novice (4)
1st ILLORI CARPE DIEM (2nd Maiden Dog)
2nd SCOUTER ROGUE ONE
Brindle with white chest, strong looking dog with a strong clean head, dark eyes, neat ears and a lovely expression, tight lips with correct bite, straight, strong, well boned front, terrific rib and brisket, level topline, well angulated rear end, moved and handled well.
3rd ILLORI COUNT ON ME (3rd Maiden Dog)
Res KALOSTAFF BLACK STORM
Graduate (5)
1st POWERPACK LACHLAN DORIN JW
Another top quality B/B with white toes, he is a compact and well balanced dog with a strong powerful head, strong underjaw, correct bite, dark eyes, neat ears which he uses well to create a lovely expression, strong well boned straight front, shoulders well laid back, well up on pasterns with neat feet, tremendous spring of rib with ample brisket, compact body shape with level topline, strong well angulated rear end, turned out in good condition, moved and handled well.
2nd FACE TO FACE TERRYSTAFF
Top size brindle with a lovely head shape, dark eyes, neat ears, clean lips with a perfect bite with big canines, lovely clean straight front, nice rib and brisket, level topline, good angles to rear end, moved and handled well by a very emotional young lady, i think she was overcome by the placing, well done!!!
3rd TARAIEL FLO RIDA
Standard size young dog with a strong head shape, dark eyes, neat ears, correct bite with large teeth, strong straight front, excellent rib and brisket, moved a little bit erratically just needs to settle on the move, good luck with this!!
Res BETHALEESE'S BOUNTIFUL
VHC CHISWELLSTAFF I AM LEGEND
Post Graduate (11, 3 abs)
1st POWERPACL TAM O'SHANTER JW
Upstanding B/B/WH of quality, very clean cut dog with a lovely head shape that is not overdone in anyway, big dark round eyes, neat ears and another cracking expression, tight clean lips, good underjaw with excellent bite with big canines, this dogs front is clean and true with shoulders well laid back, with no weakness at pasterns and nice feet, lovely rib and brisket, short in the body and well tucked up at loin, level topline with correct angulations to rear end, moved and handled very well.
2nd ALPORT BOLD RULER
This is a stronger type of dog to 1st but nevertheless a lovely balanced dog, lovely head shape that is strong but clean, neat well placed ears and a lovely expression, tight lips good underjaw housing correct bite, good strong straight front with shoulders well laid back, nice pasterns and feet, compact body shape with good strong rear end, moved and handled very well.
3rd TILLCARR FIRE COLLECTIVE
B/B of immense quality with a strong but clean head shape, lovely dark round eyes, neat ears and a super expression, strong underjaw with correct bite with big teeth, his front is well boned and straight, with strong pasterns and tight feet, brisket level to elbow with a cracking spring of rib, short compact body and a level topline with excellent angulation to his rear end, moved ok. Good luck with him!!!
Res FAIRLENIUM'S AMERICAN PIE
VHC FACE TO FACE TERRYSTAFF
Limit (22, 2 abs) What a great class this was!
1st DRINGSHAW ATHOS JW
Top Size Yes!, Balanced definitely Yes!!, movement absolutely Yes!!!, fitness you bet it's a Yes!!!!, WOW what a dog. Upstanding R/W Pied straight out of the top draw, a true blend of bull and terrier, he's a big lad but he is so well balanced for height to weight ratio no matter what angle you look at him from, he has a beautiful strong clean head shape of correct proportions with great depth of skull and breadth of muzzle, well placed big black as coal round eyes, small rose ears and when he uses them he has an expression to die for. From the shoulder angle he looks superb. Tight clean lips, good underjaw housing a perfect bite with large well positioned canines, big black nose with wide nostrils, his front is strong and straight with strong pasterns and tight feet with short nails, lovely reach of neck leading down to well laid back shoulders with good length of upper arm, terrific rib and brisket that is level to elbow, he has a good strong body core that enhances his lovey clean outline that flows into a tight tuck up. He is a real picture of strength, power and agility. He was turned out in fantastic fitness and condition just what I look for. His rear assembly shows good muscle tone to both 1st & 2nd thighs and has the correct angles which allow him to position himself correctly. He stood four square and constantly showed himself off, and when asked to move he went like a well oiled machine, still showing me the spark and devilment in his eyes that I love to see in a Stafford. This dog blowed me away today and for me he fully deserved top honours. DCC BIS Well done to all concerned and all the very best for the future!!!! DOG CC
2nd JACKABYTE JAVIKAH
top size B/B of quality, not as strong as first but nevertheless a very smart looking dog, he also balances out well when viewed from any angle height to weight ratio, strong head with correct proportions, dark eyes, neat ears and a cracking expression, strong underjaw with correct bite with big white correctly placed canines. Stood well on good straight, strong front legs with shoulders well laid back, up on pasterns with tight feet, deep brisket with lovely spring of rib, well tucked up at loin with good body shape. Good angles to rear assembly, moved and handled very well. This dog was also turned out in fantastic fitness and condition today, a real credit to his owners, well done and all the very best for the future.
3rd FILLED WITH LOVE POKER CANIS
B/B who came into the ring all fired up and let everyone know he was there, full of spirit with lots of fire in his belly, nothing wrong with that, I love to see it but seems to be lacking in some dogs these days 'maybe it was too hot' . Another smart B/B full of quality, lovely balance to this dog cracking head shape, dark eyes, neat ears all adding to a lovely expression, strong underjaw housing perfect bite with big white tight fitting canines, (biggest of the day, great!!!). Lovely straight front legs on good pasterns and tight feet, good spring of rib with deep brisket, level topline, correct angles to rear end, moved and handled well. Good luck for the future.
Res CATSTAFF'S WELCOME TO VALHALLA
VHC ELLCHANSHA HOTSHOT
Open (12, 2 abs)
1st CH TARAIEL STORMZY OF TIKKURILAN
Top quality B/B that is so well balanced, strong powerful head, correct bite with big canines, dark well placed eyes and lovely neat ears, again this is another dog with a smashing expression. Good strong, well boned, straight front with shoulders well laid back, strong pasterns and tight feet, beautiful spring of rib with deep brisket to elbow, strong compact body core with nice tuck up at loin, his rear end is correctly angulated and shows plenty of muscle to 1st & 2nd thigh, once settled he moved with purpose and drive, this dog was turned out today in fantastic fitness and condition, a real credit to his owners. RESERVE DCC well done!!!
2nd CH TARAIEL REAPER AT TERACOTA
Another top quality dog from this kennel (well done ladies) B/B/WH The balance of this dog is spot on, lovely head shape that is clean cut with big dark round eyes, small neat ears and a great expression, lips tight and clean, good underjaw housing big teeth and large correctly placed canines, front straight and well up on pasterns with good feet. This dog displays good height to weight ratio with short strong body core with lovely tuck up at loin, correctly angulated rear end with good muscle tone, moved and handled well. Just lost out today on strength, fitness and conditioning of 1st.
3rd KARGONSTAFFS KATANA
I've previously given this dog a RCC four years ago (how time flies) B/B with lovely qualities, so well balanced when looked at from any angle height to weight ratio, strong clean head shape with lovely dark round eyes, neat ears, and a to die for expression, tight lips, good underjaw, correct bite with large well placed canines, front strong and straight with good pasterns and feet, beautiful rib and brisket with strong body core, well tucked up in loin, great muscle tone to 1st & 2nd thigh, moved and handled well. Today he was just pipped at the post buy 1st & 2nd due to minor details but every time I have seen this boy he is always turned out in fantastic fitness and condition. He is such a credit to his owners so well done to you all!!!
Res CH CATSTAFF'S USED TO
VHC DK/SLO/BA/CH CH GOLDSTAFF'S MAKE AN ENTRANCE NJK
Bred By Exhibitor (4, 1 abs)
1st LABRASTAFF ESPRESSO
11 month old B/B puppy, nice upstanding young boy with a good head shape, dark eyes, neat ears, lovely expression, correct bite, straight front, level topline, nice rear end, moved ok
2nd FAIRLENIUM'S IRON MAN
Strong W/Pied, good head shape, dark eyes, neat ears, clean lip, correct bite, good straight front, well up on pasterns with neat feet, good rib and brisket, good rear end, moved ok
3rd CASAILS LIKE A HURRICANE
Topsize brindle with nice head, dark eyes, neat ears, nice expression, correct bite, strong body shape, well bent stifles, moved and handled well.
Veteran (14, 5 abs)
This was a lovely class of oldies, but by the end of a long very hot day some were ready for their bed.
1st DE CH JAMMY DEVIL OF SPIRIT-STAFF'S
I can't believe this dog is 8, he looks like a young junior, his fitness and condition is a credit to his owner well done. B/B with a lovely head shape, coal black eyes, small neat ears, cracking expression, correct bite with full set of teeth and well placed canines, lovely straight front, nice pasterns and feet, short compact body shape, nicely angulated rear end, moved effortlessly for a veteran, this dog was turned out in exceptional condition, lovely dog.
2nd ILLORI AKINLANA JW ShCH VW
Firstly I would like to congratulate you on your success in your veteran show career, I've seen you have had some fantastic results recently so very well done for that!!! 8 year old top size B/B with a clean head shape, dark eyes, neat ears, very clean lips, correct bite with big tight fitting canines, good straight front that is nicely boned, well up on pasterns with tight feet, lovely spring of rib with deep brisket to elbow, level topline and well muscled angulated rear assembly, moved and handled well, turned out in fantastic condition. Well done!!!
3rd KYLESTAFF MUDDY WATER JW ShCM
Strong compact 8 year old B/B with a lovely head shape, dark eyes, neat ears that when used gives a beautiful expression, correct bite with good underjaw, front legs are strong and straight with nice pasterns and feet, short in back with lovely spring of rib, level topline, nice back end, moved and handled well, again turned out in lovely condition. Well done!!!
Res CH BELLAROUGE ADONIS AT FERGIESTAFFS JW
VHC DILIRYSTAFF LE DIABLE ROUGE
Judge: TONY MOORE (Tobarela)
BITCHES:
First of all, a big thank you to the Committee and Club Members for giving me the honour to judge their Championship Show. I was looked after from the moment I arrived right up to the end. I must also mention my two Stewards, Kim Dowse, and Dave Butler, who did a great job and made my job run smoothly, and of course the exhibitors.
Happy to report not many gay tails, and not one bad mouth, but unfortunately still too many down on their pasterns - also a few with poor rear end movement. On a good note, overall I was impressed with the quality. It was not an easy day for us all - really hot. The dogs coped well. I hope you all enjoyed your day.
Minor Puppy (7, 1 abs)
1st KIRSTAFFS DOLLY'S DAREDEVIL
Red white front and feet. This class had got some promising girls to go over my first placing. I was very pleased - her head developing nicely, all’s well in the mouth - chest width coming straight front, up on her toes - correct shoulder angulation, spring of rib coming along. Her moment for one so young was encouraging. No hesitation to place her first.
2nd CALLASTAFF FIVE YEARS AT BOWFERRY
B/Brindle white feet. Another youngster coming along nicely. Ears neat, eyes, round and dark. All’s well in the mouth, her front coming, straight legs, tight feet with enough pad. Her spring of rib coming along with a nice tuck up. Once she got moving and settled, her movement did not show any problems.
3rd NORTHSTAFF BAY BOMBER FOR CROWSTAFF
This girl also coming along nicely. Everything coming together and as it should. Tidy ears, eyes dark, no problem in the mouth. Straight front and tight feet, short coupled, movement - coming along nicely for a youngster.
Res WAYSTAFF STRIKES IT LUCKY (A1)
VHC CREWESTAFF BONNIE LASS
Puppy (12, 1 abs)
1st HAMMYSTAFF LOVE BOMB
Mainly white with brown patch over right eye and another on her back. A very mature looking girl for her age, but nothing can be taken away for that at the moment. Her ears neat and well set, her eyes round and dark - her teeth clean and set correctly. Head was well balanced overall, giving an interesting expression. Good square front with plenty of bone. She was up on her pasterns. A good spring of rib, back end strong, which gave her pleasing movement.
BEST PUPPY BITCH & BEST OPPOSITE SEX PUPPY IN BREED
2nd NIATONA PANDORA'S BOX TO ELITEBULL
Red and white markings. Different in make up to first - slower in muscle build, but one to keep an eye on in the near future. Ears neat and correctly set. Head to muzzle well balanced, teeth large and clean, short neck slipping into correct lay of shoulders. Nice spring of rib with plenty of good tuck up. A firm back end which gave her pleasing movement - also a good coat.
3rd POWERPACK FLEUR DELACOUR
This girl is a B/Brindle with white markings. She does look younger in her make up, but this certainly is not a problem. Everything is coming along ok. All well balanced movement - sound as a pound - another nice one from this Kennel.
Res SKYLAND ERUPTION
VHC BILROSESTAFF SHE'S THE ONE
Junior (15, 1 abs)
1st ILLORI CONSTELLATION JW
A large class with plenty of type. My first was all black brindle in good coat condition. Neatest of ears, eyes round and dark, set correctly with prominent stop. Well balanced head throughout, teeth clean with scissor bite correct. A square front up on her toes, shoulders well layed - her topline was level which she kept when moving. Enough spring of rib, with tuck up, good back end - her movement effortless.
2nd KENTWONE KEATE
Another all black brindle. Head square with depth, and well balanced dark eyes. Prominent stop - all correct in the mouth, square front, enough bone, up on her pasterns, neck short and strong. Plenty spring of rib, level topline. A good tail carriage, enough bend of stifle. Movement sound - another one in good coat.
3rd NOUCAMP DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK EJW'22
This one also in good coat condition. All black brindle, a bit younger to first two, but held her own on this day. All going well I think for this young girl. No problems - pleasing expression, up on her toes, movement sound, all coming along nicely - handler and dog worked well together.
Res JACKABYTE NEMESIS
VHC GOLDWYN SHE'S THE ONE
Yearling (9, 1 abs)
1st ELITEBULL MOJITO AT NETTLEWORTH
B/Brindle, neat ears, square matured head, well balanced dark eyes, teeth large, clean and set correctly. Front square, up on her pastons. Enough spring of rib with level topline. Firm back end, which gave this girl a pleasing sound movement - also her coat in fine condition - a good team together.
2nd BRIGANAH DON'T STOP ME NOW
B/Brindle with white blaze on chest and white on front paws. Looking slightly younger in her make up to the first, but nevertheless, very striking clean out look. Ears are correct, eyes dark, mouth clean with correct scissor bite, short neck going in to well laid shoulders. Short, coupled with lovely tuck up - another one with effortless and free flowing movement.
3rd CATSTAFF'S START ME UP
All B/Brindle. Another one looking young in her make up. All’s well - coming along nicely and all looking good, all in the right places. Movement was sound- deserved her 3rd placing.
Res JECANIBO'S LET IT GO NJK JW DJCH
VHC SEASTAFF OCEAN QUEEN WITH MAGICGEM
Maiden (9, 1 abs)
1st CALLASTAFF FIVE YEARS AT BOWFERRY
B/Brindle, white dot on chest and left paw. Another well sound put together girl. Head nicely balanced, with neat ears. All well in the mouth, and clean lipped. A wide front, with depth of brisket - short neck going in to well layed shoulders. Enough spring of rib with tuck up, and level top line. Sound back end with correct bend of stifle which gave her good drive on the move.
2nd POWERPACK FLEUR DELACOUR
B/Brindle with bits of white on front paw. All looking good as it should be. Ears were neat and set correctly. Eyes dark with a prominent stop. Teeth clean, good scissor bite, square front with feet slightly turned out, but with enough pad level topline which she kept when on the move. Another one in good coat.
3rd SKYLAND ERUPTION
All B/Brindle. Another sound girl pushing hard to improve her placing. Head well balanced, ears neat, eyes dark and set correctly to see straight ahead. Lips clean with correct bite. Nice spring of rib and a good tuck up. Her movement was good - she looked sound.
Res DILIRYSTAFF LOVE ME TENDER
VHC MAXSTAFF MISS VIVIENNE
Novice (13, 3 abs)
1st HAPPYSTAFF KISSES OF FIRE
All B/Brindle with white on feet. A very eye catching girl. Bags of quality, neat rose ears set correctly, square head with balance and depth. Clean mouth with perfect scissor bite. Square front with depth of brisket. Front straight with feet slightly turning out with enough pad. A short neck slipping in to correct lay of shoulders, which helped with effortless movement. Good tuck up. Level topline which she kept on the move. Enough bend of stifle - another good mover.
2nd HAMMYSTAFF LOVE BOMB
Just pipped in this class but first in Puppy
3rd MATRIXSTAFFS MORGANA
All B/Brindle. Well put together, neat ears, eyes dark with enough stop. Head well balanced, chest with width, up on her pasterns - her movement going away from me and coming was sound - she was pleasing to the eye when stood full square.
Res POWERPACK FLEUR DELACOUR
VHC MOURNESTAFFS DOLLYS BRAE
Graduate (11, 4 abs)
1st AUCHDARAN MY MEGGY SUE
B/Brindle with a little bit of white on chest and front feet. Another one in good coat. Ear set was good, eyes round and dark, teeth clean and set correct, very clean lipped which gave her a typical expression. Square front, tight feet, enough spring of rib and nicely tucked up. She kept her topline while on the move which was sound, and told me all was well in the engine room.
2nd MATRIXSTAFFS BLACK VELVET
B/Brindle with white on chest. Feeling the heat I think a bit like me - lost a bit of sparkle, but still deserved her second place. Head square, neat ears, no problems in the mouth. Enough depth of brisket, Strong short neck going in to well set shoulders which helped her with her pleasing movement. Nice spring of rib with good level topline. Movement was sound and pleasing.
3rd GEORDIESTAFF NEE BOTHA JW
B/Brindle. Slightly finer to 1st and 2nd, but she’s well put together. Head square and well balanced, giving her a nice expression. Spring of rib was good, bend of stifle enough. No problem on movement which was sound and pleasing to the eye.
Res LEEBEE'S LUSCIOUS
VHC JEPHETHS ABBEY ROAD
Post Graduate (13, 3 abs)
1st A BIT OF HANKY PANKY FOR HARKLINE
B/Brindle. Ears were neat and carried well. Her head was of good shape with cheek muscles showing. Teeth large, clean and correctly set. Square front. Up on her toes - a level topline and a good figure of eight when viewed from above. Backend firm, plenty of bend of stifle when she got into her stride on the move. All looked good.
2nd ELITEBULL SOLITAIRE
B/Brindle, white front. This girl fits the standard. Chasing hard for first place - could be different another day. Ears set correctly. All’s well with her head shape and no problem with the mouth. Front square, bags of pad. Short coupled a level topline, which she kept when moving. It was free and flowing - both worked well together.
3rd ZAAGABULL PIXIE DUST
B/Brindle. Head square with depth and good balance. All good in the mouth. Front with width and straight, with nice spring of rib with tuck up. Feet well padded. Sound back end - moved with drive.
Res JASAMARCH DITSY DIVA
VHC CATSTAFF'S IF I HAD A HEART
Limit (20, 2 abs)
1st CATSTAFF'S SAY GOODBYE
B/Brindle. My biggest class with some fine looking girls on show, and some had to go home cardless. My first was very eye catching - well developed head but not over done. Ears neat, dark eye, firm cheek muscles. Correct bite and clean lipped. Square front and depth of brisket. Short and strong neck going in to well laid shoulders and her firm back end gave her plenty of drive when on the move.
2nd ECLYPSTAFF STRANGE MAGIC FOR CASAILS
B/Brindle with white bit on chest. Slightly different in size to first, but still had the quality. Nice head shape with balanced ears set correctly. No problems in the mouth which gave her a typical expression. Spring of rib was good with fair tuck up. Her topline kept while on the move. All was well in the back end. Tail set correct.
3rd DILIRYSTAFF SPIRIT OF LOVE
Tiger/Brindle with white chest and bits on front paws. An old type coat colour which we don’t see being shown so much today. ( Shame ) Strong head with neat ears. A strong stop. Eyes dark, clean teeth, and set correct. When looking from above, a figure of eight firm back end with a double thigh muscle. Some coped with the heat much better than others - this girl I think started to struggle a bit, but her other qualities got her her placing.
Res BOLDSTOCK WHO'S BOVERED NOW
VHC POWERPACK ALURA FINVARRA JW
Open (17, 3 abs)
1st CH LOYALSTAFF BELLA BAMBINA AT EASTREET
Another large class with good types. B/Brindle. This girl when stood square, oozed type. Head strong, but feminine. Neatest of ears. Eyes round and dark. Well balanced from muzzle to head. Mouth all good and correct, showing cheek muscles. Plenty of width. Straight legged - slightly turned out standing on well padded feet. Short neck going in to well laid shoulders. Plenty spring of rib. A firm back end with correct tail carriage. Nice to see double thighs muscle. Nice bend of stifle. Hocks well let down. When on the move, she kept her topline - it was with plenty of drive but effortless. A pleasure to give her BITCH CC also she got RESERVE BEST OF BREED
2nd CH LUTHAIS LIGHT OF VENUS JW
B/Brindle - white on front. This girl was really clean looking all over. Nice head shape, not over done. Well balanced - ears are neat, her eyes dark, Correct bite and tight lipped. A lovely square front. Up on her toes with good pads. Enough spring of rib and tuck up. Kept her topline on the move. Movement from this girl was pleasing to the eye. Handler worked well to get the best from her - deserved the RESERVE BCC
3rd CH TARAIEL RAY OF LIGHT AT WELLSSTAFFS B/Brindle - white chest and legs. Another well put together girl with bags of type. Correct head shape, all in good proportion. Ears were neat, eyes dark, teeth large and clean, and set correct. Front square, straight legs with enough bone, good spring of rib, and firm backend movement was sound.
Res JACKABYTE BOCOUTURE JW
VHC CH CZ FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS TERRYSTAFF
Bred By Exhibitor (9, 3 abs)
1st CH CZ FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS TERRYSTAFF
B/Brindle with white chest and neck. Lovely looking girl. When she stood, typical head shape. Ears were neat, eyes round and dark, teeth large and clean with correct bite. Square front with deep brisket. Legs straight with good bone. Feet tight with good pads. Neck short and strong, going in to correct lay of shoulders. When viewed from above nice figure of eight. A firm backend with bend of stifle. Plenty of drive on the move keeping her topline. Handler and dog worked well as a team.
2nd HAPPYSTAFF KISSES OF FIRE
Came 1st in Novice with write up
3rd POWERPACK CHEROKEE JW
B/Brindle, white on chest. Correct head shape with balance. Ears were neat, eyes round and dark, and set correct. All’s well in the mouth. Square front, straight legs with enough bone. Slightly turned out at the feet. Well padded. Plenty of spring of rib. All’s well in the engine room. Kept her topline on the move - well done.
Res RAYNSTAFF BLACK BEAUTY
VHC DILIRYSTAFF SPIRIT OF LOVE
Veteran (17, 3 abs)
1st REKRAHSTAFF MISS ATTITUDE CUM GEORDIESTAFF VW
My heart was won in this class. She is fifteen years old - could not deny her her day. She had a twinkle in her eyes, her tail was wagging, and that was it for me. For her age she was looking good. I am pleased to say the dog judge also agreed with me, so she was awarded BEST VETERAN and to top it all, she was given a prize for Eldest Veteran in show. Well done.
2nd CH TRAWDEN ICE AND SPICE JW
White/red markings. Still looking good. Still got a good head shape with depth, ears are neat, eyes dark, mouth still in good shape. Her front is square and legs straight. Slightly turned out at feet. Still got good spring of rib. Everything working in the rear end, and showing good muscle. Handler certainly got the best from her. Well done.
3rd CH BOLDSTOCK AM I BOVERED
B/Brindle like second, still looking good. In good head shape, well balanced ears, neat. Dark eyed. Mouth clean with correct scissor bite. Square front, straight legs, plenty of bone. Her feet are well padded. Like 2nd showing plenty of muscle. Everything still working together. Her movement still sound. 2nd and 3rd - when I checked the names - I was not surprised to see they were champions, as they still have champion qualities.
Res ARAIDH CHERISH THE DAY
VHC GEORDIESTAFF LUV BOBBIEDOG
Judge: ANDY DODSWORTH
SPECIAL AWARD CLASSES - DOGS

Firstly I would like to thank the Club and Committee for giving me the opportunity to judge the dog SAC’s, and for the lovely gift they gave me. I really enjoyed myself and was so happy with the amazing entry. I would also like to thank my stewards Steve and Lesley who kept things running smoothly in the ring. Finally I would like to thank all the exhibitors who entered their dogs under me and gave me the opportunity to judge them; the experience was one I won’t forget!
Puppy (6, 1 abs)
1st NORTHSTAFF NIGHTMARE
B/B 10 month old …a very promising dog. This puppy really has a great head with good ratio of muzzle. He has neat ears and clean tidy lips with a good scissor bite, nice dark round eye which gives him a lovely expression. His front is forming nicely for his age and is straight with good shoulder angulation. He has a good topline which is held on the move. He has correct rear angulation with strong developing back thigh muscles. He moved well and with purpose. He was shown in great condition and was handled well.
2nd NIATONA WRECK IT RALPH
Red/White 11 month old. Another lovely smart puppy. He has a lovely head with correct proportions and a great stop. His eyes are dark, neat ears and correct scissor bite. He has ample bone for his age and there is a good width to chest. His front is straight and he has a level topline with correct length to back. He has a strong backend which is starting to muscle up nicely. He moved and was handled well. I preferred the expression on 1.
3rd LABRASTAF ESPRESSO
B/B 11 month old. This puppy has a super head with good stop and length of muzzle. He has a strong underjaw and a correct scissor bite, with big white teeth. He has dark round eyes and neat ears which he carries well. His front is straight and there is a good depth of chest for his age. He is close coupled with a level topline, which he held on the move. His hind quarters are strong and are developing nicely. He moved and was handled well.
Res ELITEBULL PROSPECT
VHC KALOSTAFF BLACK STORM
Graduate (13, 1 abs)
1st NIATONA ARLO COOMBES
Red/White… I really liked this dog. He has a lovely shaped head of good proportions and a strong underjaw with big teeth.. His eyes are dark and round and he has a lovely expression. He has the neatest of ears which he uses to his advantage. He has a good straight front with enough width and strong shoulders. He is close coupled with well sprung ribs. His topline is good stood and on the move. He has a nicely muscled well angulated backend. Stood four square. He moved well and was shown in good fit condition. He’s an overall very balanced dog.
2nd RAYNSTAFF OLD FASHIONED
B/B. He has a nice shaped head with distinct cheek muscles and a good length to muzzle. His eyes are dark and he is clean
lipped with correct scissor bite. He has a good straight front with enough width and ample bone. He has well padded strong feet and pasterns. He is short coupled and has a well defined and muscled backend. Good topline. He moved and was handled well. Shown in good fit condition. I preferred the balance of 1.
3rd KALOSTAFFS DARK KNIGHT
B/B. He is a big strong dog with a pleasing head shape. His muzzle is a good length and he has a good stop. He has a good bite and neat ears which are well placed. His eyes are dark and round which give him a great expression. He has a strong straight front and good width to chest. He has ample bone and a good spring to rib. His topline is level when stood and on the move. His rear quarters are well muscled and correctly angulated. He moved well and was shown in good condition.
Res ZAKDAN DEVIOUS DEVIL
VHC FAIRLENIUM IRON KING
Open (13, 5 abs)
1st CH GAZSTAFF'S BLACK MAGIC
B/B. This dog has a great head shape with a deep broad skull and well defined stop. He has neat rose ears and dark eyes. There is correct length of muzzle and a strong underjaw. He has a straight front with good bone and well padded feet. He has enough width to chest and good rib. His topline is good. His rear angulation is correct and he has a strong backend. A well muscled dog shown in great fit condition. Moved ok and handled well.
2nd ALPORT BOLD RULER
He has a strong head shape with well defined cheek bumps and a deep stop. His muzzle length is good and he has neat ears. His teeth are big and white and he has a correct scissor bite. He has a powerful straight front with plenty of bone. His topline is level stood and on the move. He has a strong backend with correct angulation. He is well muscled and was shown in good fit condition. He moved well and with purpose. Handled well. I preferred the darker eye of 1.
3rd DRINGSHAW ATHOS JW
Red/White pied. Top sized dog with a lovely expression. His head is strong and wide with a good length to muzzle and a distinct stop. His eyes are dark and round and his ears neat. His lips are clean and tight and he has a correct scissor bite. He has a strong front with correct width and neat well padded feet. He has ample bone and good rib. His topline is held on the move and he has a powerful backend. He is a well muscled strong dog shown in fit condition. He moved and was handled
Res HOLMANE MOLDAVITE AT STAFFORDSMAX
VHC FAIRLENIUM'S AMERICAN PIE
Judge: NICKY MASON (Magellason)
SPECIAL AWARD CLASSES - BITCHES
I would first like to express my thanks to the East Anglian SBT Club for asking me to judge the Special Award Classes. I had a lovely warm welcome and great hospitality. A lovely new venue. Thanks to my steward Martin who did a grand job. I had no idea when I accepted that I would get such an amazing entry, I really was so, so chuffed. Thanks to everyone that entered the SACs under me it really was such valuable experience and I got to go over some beautiful dogs, considering the weather and heat we experienced I thought all the dogs were amazing
Puppy (8, 1abs)
1st NIATONA PANDORA'S BOX TO ELITEBULL
Red and white, aged 11 ½ months such a ring presence! Caught my eye as soon as she came in, very pretty well
balanced, correct pigmentation, dark eyes, neat rose ears, correct bite, stood foresquare and had good width to chest, neat feet. Strong shoulders, top line held stood and on the move, coat in lovely condition. Moved with drive and such confidence handled to perfection. One to watch
2nd POWERPACK FLEUR DELACOUR
Black with small white chest mark age 9 months smaller than first, nice shaped head with good ear carriage, dark eyes,
correct bite, stood foresquare, level top-line stood and on the move Moved ok handled well
3rd SKYLAND ERUPTION
Res NORTHSTAFF THUNDERSTRUCK AT DURHAMSTAFF
VHC HAMMYSTAFF HEAT SEEKER
Graduate (20, 4 abs)
1st JASAMARCH DITSY DIVA
Black with white chest mark, made me look twice at her very pretty feminine head perfect rose ears and dark eyes which followed my every move. Clean lips and correct bite. Stood foresquare, ample bone and good spring of rib. Coat was in lovely condition and shinned as she
effortlessly moved holding a level top-line flowing into correct tail set. Handled very well.
2nd ILLORI CONSTELLATION
Black brindle with pleasing head with well set neat ears and dark eyes which enhanced her expression. Correct bite. Straight front leading to neat feet. Good amount of bone, short in back, level top-line stood and held on the move, coat was in lovely condition. Moved and handled very well.
3rd BETHALEESE'S BEWITCHED
Res MAGICGEM QUEEN OF HEARTS AT ROUGESTAFF
VHC LABRASTAF AFTER DARK FOR BINDYESTAFF
Open (11, 1 abs)
1st ILLORI BOOTIE LUV
Black brindle. Judged this girlbefore when young and she didn’t disappoint such ring presence. Great head housing correct dentition, dark eyes that drew me in. Neat rose ears that adds to her beautiful expression. Stood foresquare, good
depth of brisket. Strong neck and shoulders, level top-line, looked good from all angles. Put down in fit condition with a gleaming coat. She moved with drive handled beautifully well done.
2nd CH CZ FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS TERRYSTAFF (ATCAX00838CZE)
Black brindle and white, another bitch that grabbed my attention when entering the ring, good head, correct bite, neat rose ears, well placed dark round eyes that I felt follow my every move. Straight front with enough width, neat tight feet.
Good amount of bone, short in back, level top-line, stood and on the move. She was put down in fit condition Coat was gleaming. She moved with drive and purpose handled really well.
3rd ECLYPSTAFF STRANGE MAGIC FOR CASAILS
Res RAYNSTAFF DARK AND STORMY
VHC POWERPACK ALURA FINVARRA JW
Judge: NATALIE MOORCROFT (Moorstar)
Open Show – 12th February 2022 Judge - Claire Rogers (Berrystock)
BEST IN SHOW – BOLDSTOCK WHO'S BOVERED NOW
RESERVE BEST IN SHOW & BEST OPPOSITE SEX – BETHALEESE'S POLDARK
BEST PUPPY IN SHOW – FAIRLENIUM IRON KING
BEST OPPOSITE SEX PUPPY IN SHOW – ILLORI CONSTELLATION
BEST IN VETERAN IN SHOW - ILLORI AKINLANA JW ShCM
BEST OPPOSITE SEX VETERAN IN SHOW – CH BOLDSTOCK AM I BOVERED JW
BEST DOG – BETHALEESE'S POLDARK
RESERVE BEST DOG – SIKAISTAFF SHADOW WARRIOR AT MAIDENDALE
BEST BITCH – BOLDSTOCK WHO'S BOVERED NOW
RESERVE BEST BITCH – WAYSTAFF HONEYMOON
Special Award Classes Judge: Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale)
PUPPY DOG/BITCH - ZAKDAN DEVIOUS DEVIL
OPEN DOG - SIKAISTAFF SHADOW WARRIOR AT MAIDENDALE
OPEN BITCH - ILLORI BOOTIE LUV
Many thanks to the East Anglian Staffordshire Bull Terrier club and their hard-working Committee for the invitation to judge at this Special Valentine Show. My thanks to my steward on the day and the hospitality shown by the club. But I feel that I must mention some dog’s temperaments were not as they should be on the day, and if we lose the temperament of the Stafford, we have in effect lost our breed. Having said that, I had some lovely dogs to judge in a wonderful atmosphere and finally thank you to the exhibitors for their support and taking my decisions in a sporting manner.
Judge - CLAIRE ROGERS (Berrystock)
Minor Puppy Dog (7, 2 abs)
1st Stanway's WAYSTAFF STRIKES MAYHEM (AI)
9 months old, red & white pied, lovely head shape and expression when used, dark eye tight lips with correct scissor bite. Correct front, brisket coming nicely, good spring of rib level topline which was held on the move.
2nd Yates' ZAKDAN DEVIOUS DEVIL
8 months black brindle nice head and correct scissor bite, good straight front, nice depth of brisket decent spring of rib, slightly longer cast than 1, correct pump handle tail carriage moved ok.
3rd Moldovan's DEVILS AND FAIRIES YAKUZA
Res Staniland's ILLORI COUNT ON ME
VHC Shorrock's NIATONA DOUBLE IMPACT
Puppy Dog (4, 1 abs)
1st Higginson's FAIRLENIUM IRON KING
- BEST PUPPY IN SHOW
8 month pied first thing you notice on this puppy is he has ‘bone’ nice head good width of muzzle housing correct scissor bite, he has a good front, assembly feet could be a little neater, good spring of rib, good bend of stifle, level topline moved with drive.
2nd Moldovan's DEVILS AND FAIRIES YAKUZA
8 months old red, pleasing head shape, neat rose ears, tight lips dark eye good spring of rib moved ok.
3rd ILLORI COUNT ON ME
Junior Dog (5, 1 abs)
1st Tomkin's PASGAL REACH OUT AND TOUCH
Standard size black brindle, correct head shape, deep stop dark eye neat ears, correct scissor bite, correct front, leading to enough brisket nice amount of rib on this boy, good bend of stifle moved well.
2nd Howard's MATRIXSTAFFS KILGARRAH
Black brindle, slight taller than 1, head, dark eye, good width of muzzle, correct scissor bite, straight front, enough rib moved ok would have preferred a lower tail carriage.
3rd Knight's KALOSTAFFS DARK KNIGHT
Yearling Dog (4, 2 abs)
1st Fairhurst's FAIRLENIUM'S AMERICAN PIE
Pied, nice head shape, good width of muzzle correct scissor bite cracking front, brisket starting to come, good spring of rib moved with drive.
2nd MATRIXSTAFFS KILGARRAH
Novice Dog (4, 1 abs)
1st PASGAL REACH OUT AND TOUCH
2nd Gatt's NIZEVA ALFONSO
B/brindle, slightly smaller than 1, neat head, correct scissor bite, front ok, nice amount of rib, moved well.
3rd Gowlett's NIATONA THE MIGHTY WOOKIEE
Graduate Dog (5, 2 abs)
1st Jefferson's ALPORT BOLD RULER
Black brindle, lovely head piece on this boy nice width to muzzle correct scissor bite, neat rose ears with a lovely expression, would have preferred a darker eye, correct front enough brisket and rib, moved well.
2nd Cooper's FAIRLENIUM'S BAT OUT OF HELL
Brindle pied, good head, good width to muzzle housing correct scissor bit, dark eye, straight front good depth of brisket, would have preferred tighter feet, nice amount of rib, moved well.
3rd NIATONA THE MIGHTY WOOKIEE
Post Graduate Dog (5)
1st Harper & Whittaker's BETHALEESE'S POLDARK
- BEST DOG, BEST OPPOSITE SEX & RESERVE BEST IN SHOW
B/brindle standard size, in outstanding condition, lovely head shape with expression, alert up on his toes, straight front, good depth of brisket, plenty of rib, correct rear angulation, moved with drive, handled very well.
2nd Williams' ILLORI BACK CHAT
B/brindle dog, nice head with correct proportions, correct scissor bite, neat ears, straight front and good depth of brisket, rib ok, level topline moved out well.
3rd Walker's GEORGIE POERGIE POPS AT TESHLEYSTAFF
Res Peirce's BRAVE SPIRIT INCOGNITO MISTER X
VHC Christie & Ollard's NIATONA STORMIN NORMAN
Open Dog (5)
1st Stillman's SIKAISTAFF SHADOW WARRIOR AT MAIDENDALE - RESERVE BEST DOG
B/brindle lovely head piece, correct scissor bite, dark eye, good depth to stop, neat ears, correct front enough depth of brisket, good spring of rib, neat feet, moved with drive and purpose.
2nd Waltham's DRINGSHAW ATHOS
Striking top sized pied, very clean head, correct scissor bite, neat rose ears, front ok, good spring of rib, correct tail carriage unfortunately didn’t move so well today.
3rd Gough's MANARK MADE TO MEASURE
Res GEORGIE POERGIE POPS AT TESHLEYSTAFF
VHC Wise's MONTGOMERY GUARD
Veteran Dog (7, 1 abs)
1st Rowe & South's ILLORI AKINLANA JW ShCM
- BEST VETERAN IN SHOW
B/brindle this boy has not lost his spark at all, still has a good head shape, correct scissor bite still has a dark eye, correct front assembly with good depth of brisket, lovely spring of rib, correct rear angulation, his movement was superb
2nd Fairhurst's CH/DUT/LUX/INT CH FAIRLENIUM'S SNOW PATROL JW ShCM DUT VET CH VVW18 ETT14
Standard sized pied with a good amount of bone, lovely head with neat ears, cracking front with good depth to brisket still has spring of rib, carrying a little bit more weight than 1, moved very well.
3rd Ryan's CH RUBERICLA BLACK STARSCREAM
Res Gardner-Housden's LABRASTAF CURIOUS GEORGE
VHC Harris' ILLORI AZIZI
Minor Puppy Bitch (6, 1 abs)
1st Rowe & South's ILLORI CONSTELLATION
8-month-old, b/brindle, lovely straight front head developing nicely, correct scissor bite, correct ear placement, dark eye, good spring of rib, level topline held on the move
2nd Preston's TILLCARR FIRE ENIGMA
1. 11 months b/brindle nice head on this girl, nice width to muzzle correct scissor bite, straight front nice rib moved well.
3rd Thompson's ALPORT DARK QUEEN
Res Harris' ILLORI CAMIYAH
VHC Ellis' NOUCAMP MAKING MOVES AT ELISTAFF
Puppy Bitch (8, 1 abs)
1st ILLORI CONSTELLATION
- BEST OPPOSITE SEX PUPPY IN SHOW
2nd Woolley's BETHALEESE'S BEWITCHED
11 months black brindle bitch slightly smaller than 1, lovely head of neat proportions, correct scissor bite, neat rose ears, straight front, brisket developing, nice amount of rib for age, good rear angulation, moved well
3rd Benfield's ROWENDA MAID OF GOTHERS
Res ALPORT DARK QUEEN
VHC Ellis' MAYNESTAFF OFF THE WALL AT ELISTAFF
Junior Bitch (4, 2 abs)
1st Shaw's MATRIXSTAFFS MORGANA
Black brindle typey head piece on this girl, neat ears, correct scissor bite, alert expression, straight front good depth of brisket, moved ok
2nd McTrusty's AUCHDARAN SHES ON THE MONEY
Standard size black brindle, feminine head, correct scissor bite, neat ears with correct expression, good front, slightly long cast than 1, level topline moved ok
Yearling Bitch (4, 3 abs)
1st Buchan's HAPPYSTAFF KISSES OF FIRE
Lovely head on this girl, tight lips, nice width to muzzle, correct scissor bite, neat ears lovely expression, straight front, would prefer more brisket, nice spring of rib, level topline and moved well
Novice Bitch (5, 2 abs)
1st Gatt's FENREE SWEETEST DEFENCE
Brindle, head ok, ears ok good front, tight feet, good spring of rib moved well
2nd Harris' ILLORI CAMIYAH
Black brindle standard size, still more to develop all round, nice feminine head, correct scissor bite, good depth to brisket and spring of rib, moved ok.
Graduate Bitch (5, 3 abs)
1st Fairhurst's FAIRLENIUM QUEEN OF MARVEL
D/brindle and white powerful head, good with of muzzle and strength of under jaw, dark eye, neat enough ears, straight front with good depth of brisket, would prefer neater feet, good spring of rib, moved well.
2nd Higginson's LEGACY STAFFORDS ONE FREE SPIRIT LILU (Imp Fra)
Black brindle bitch feminine head, correct scissor bite, dark eye, neat ears, good front, would like a little more depth of chest, enough spring of rib, moved ok.
Post Graduate Bitch (10, 6 abs)
1st Hoggard & Afsar's ZAAGABULL PIXIE DUST
Black brindle, standard size, lovely feminine head, correct scissor bite with enough width of muzzle, deep stop, lovely expression when used. Straight front, enough rib, level topline held on the move, moved and handled well, pushed hard for reserve best bitch.
2nd Buchan's HAPPYSTAFF COULD IT BE MAGIC
Stronger all round than 1 but correct proportions, correct scissor bite, dark eye, neat ears, nice expression, lovely straight front with deep brisket, good spring of rib, moved well, just lacked lustre today.
3rd Miller's SKYLAND RATATOUILLE
Res Howard's MATRIXSTAFFS BLACK VELVET
Open Bitch (10, 3 abs)
1st Canavan's BOLDSTOCK WHO'S BOVERED NOW
- BEST BITCH & BEST IN SHOW
Now you really have to get your hands on this bitch to fully appreciate her, put down in first class condition, she has a strong yet feminine head with tight lips, good strength of muzzle, housing a correct scissor bite, dark eye, neat rose ears which enhanced her expression, well-muscled rear, moved with purpose and drive
2nd Stanway's WAYSTAFF HONEYMOON
- RESERVE BEST BITCH
Red and white feminine with no exaggeration, good width of muzzle tight lips with correct scissor bite, dark eye, good front would prefer more depth of brisket, good spring of rib, level topline, correct rear angulation, moved well.
3rd Rowe & South's ILLORI BOOTIE LUV
Res MATRIXSTAFFS BLACK BEAUTY
VHC Gardner-Housden's BALLINDONA FAB'U'LUSS FOR LABRASTAF
Veteran Bitch (7, 2 abs)
1st Canavan's CH BOLDSTOCK AM I BOVERED
- BEST OPPOSITE SEX VETERAN IN SHOW
Brindle who still has substance, good amount of bone, strong yet feminine head, neat ears, front ok, good depth of brisket, lovely spring of rib, put down in good condition, moved well.
2nd Smith's ARAIDH THYME BOMB
Beautiful black brindle bitch, still has a strong feminine head, correct scissor bite, neat rose ears, good front nice depth of brisket, good spring of rib, moved well enjoyed her day out.
3rd Rowe & South's OSCELLSIE'S TIGER LILLY AT SIMAZYANYA
Res Miller's SKYLAND UNIQUE
VHC Buchan's ARAIDH CHERISH THE DAY
SPECIAL AWARD CLASSES.
I would like to thank the hard working committee of East Anglian Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club, for their kind invitation to judge the 'specials' at the club Open Show. I was delighted with the dogs I had the opportunity to judge. It was great to hear the applause for all the winners, making a good atmosphere. My thanks to my stewards, but most of all you, the exhibitors for giving me the pleasure of your lovely dogs
Puppy Dog/Bitch (7, 2 abs)
1st Yates’ ZAKDAN DEVIOUS DEVIL
Very smart 8 month old black brindle dog, impressive in his outline and stature. Thought him to be well balanced with good substance, but in no way exaggerated. Lovely head piece, strong and clean, lovely dark piercing eyes, neat rose ears, well developed cheeks with strength to the foreface and under jaw. His strong neck flowing into a well held level topline. Ribcage is well sprung and short coupled. Limbs showing good bone, and on tight feet. Shown in good muscle tone and moved with drive whilst holding his outline
2nd Rowe & South’s ILLORI CONSTELLATION
Fell for this 7 month old black brindle bitch, a real babe but what a sweetie. Everything is in the right place, just needing to drop into herself a little more. She has strength yet so feminine, with lovely clean lines. Her head is well proportioned and balanced, small neat ears, eyes are dark and intelligent with a hint of mischief. Good width in front, nicely boned limbs onto tight feet. Holding a firm topline. Nicely angulated rear and moved soundly.
3rd ILLORI CAMIYAH
Res TILLCARR ENIGMA
VHC ILLORI COUNT ON ME
Open Dog (12, 1 abs)
1st Stillman’s SIKAISTAFF SHADOW WARRIOR AT MAIDENDALE
Impressive and imposing 2 year old black brindle dog, loved his size, substance and masculinity. Very balanced on the stack, with clean lines. Pleasing strength to the head, neat rose ears, well placed dark round eyes giving an intense but friendly expression, good length to the foreface and well developed cheeks. His clean neck flows seamlessly into a well held firm and level topline. Good depth and width to the brisket, lovely spring of ribs and short coupled. Hindquarters show a good width of thigh and well let down hocks. Presented in super muscle tone and gleaming coat. A positive mover with lovely drive
2nd Williams’ ILLORI BACK CHAT
5 year old dark brindle dog, who is at the peak of fitness and condition. Lovely head, showing depth and strength. Neat rose ears and dark round eyes, with the correct length to foreface and distinct stop all give a pleasing head piece. Straight and strong front, with good width and enough depth. Holding a good hard level topline both stood and on the move. Hindquarters are well muscled not quite the width of thigh of winner. Positive mover, parallel and with drive
3rd NIZEVA ALFONSO
Res ALPORT BOLD RULER
VHC ILLORI AZIZI
Open Bitch (16, 6 abs)
1st Rowe & South’s ILLORI BOOTIE LUV
Clean outline to this 5 year old brindle bitch, she of a nice overall size and has a lovely flow to her outline, all wrapped up in a muscular package. Most feminine of heads, but with the desired strength and proportions. Neat rose ears, dark round eyes, well developed in the cheeks and under jaw. Standing with good width in front and enough depth, well boned limbs and neat feet. She held her topline when stacked and moving. Good spring to the ribcage, a fraction long in loin. In super fit muscular condition. Looking the part on the move, true in her footfall and holding her outline.
2nd Fairhurst’s FAIRLENIUM QUEEN OF MARVEL
Most impressed by this 4 year old black brindle bitch, of a different type to winner, but with much to like. She is well boned and with good substance all through. Balanced in her head proportions, with strength yet feminine. Clean lips and good under jaw. She has a really keen and alert expression from her lovely dark eyes. Liked her front, deep with good width, and proportionate strength to her bone. Feet not quite as neat as winner. Lovely spring to the ribcage, firm topline, and well set on tail. Pleasing rear, good width of thigh which is well muscled and bend of stifle. An easy and true mover:
3rd KINGS OF ODIN QUEEN OF DARKNESS
Res ELLCHANSHA HAPPY EVER AFTER
VHC ARAIDH CHERISH THE DAY
Judge: Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale)
Open Show – 5th September 2021 Judge - Martin Johnson (Tillcarr)
BEST IN SHOW – JACKABYTE JAVIKAH
RESERVE BEST IN SHOW – MANARK MADE TO MEASURE
BEST OPPOSITE SEX – GAZSTAFFS DIAMOND
BEST PUPPY IN SHOW – CHEZATREE DEVIL’S ADVOCATE
BEST OPPOSITE SEX PUPPY IN SHOW – ELITEBULL MOJITO AT NETTLEWORTH
BEST VETERAN IN SHOW – CH BOLDSTOCK AM I BOVERED JW
BEST OPPOSITE SEX IN VETERAN - ILLORI AKINLANA JW ShCM
BEST DOG – JACKABYTE JAVIKAH
RESERVE BEST DOG – MANARK MADE TO MEASURE
BEST BITCH – GAZSTAFFS DIAMOND
RESERVE BEST BITCH – MAGICGEM QUEEN OF HEARTS AT ROUGESTAFF
Firstly, I would like to thank the committee for asking me to judge their show and to the exhibitors for accepting my decisions in the vein that we have come to accept as the norm for our very passionate breed. Thank you to my stewards for keeping me on the straight and narrow. The venue was excellent with weather to match. Hospitality was first class as was the attitude of the staff. Exhibitors were extremely gracious and very sporting with their applaud for others which made my day more enjoyable, thank you. I found the exhibits turned out in very good condition with muscle tone varying from good to very good. Dentition was on the whole good with the odd one mis-placed.
Minor Puppy Dog (2)
1st Hands & Wyatt’s
SKYESTAFF WINTER SOLDIER
8 ½ month old black brindle. This chap caught my eye straight away. He is very appealing with a dark round eye and that “Look at me” expression. Neat ears. Clean- lipped with correct scissor bite. Enough bone for one so young covering to match. Straight front leading to well-padded feet. Enough rib for his age. Low tail set and good bend of stifle. Moved well. One to watch in the future.
2nd Howard’s
MATRIXSTAFFS KILGHARRAH
Same age but taller than one. Dark eye. Correct dentition and good length of muzzle. Stood four-square. Short nails with well-padded feet. A little longer in back than one. Carried a level top-line. Preferred the tail carriage on one. Moved OK.
Puppy Dog (6, 2 abs)
1st O’Connor’s
CHEZATREE DEVIL’S ADDVOCATE
9 month black brindle with white on chest. Well defined strong and clean head. Good width to muzzle showing prominent cheek bumps. Correct scissor bite. Dark round eye. Powerful front with good bone leading down to well-padded feet with short dark nails. Short in neck. Sufficient spring of rib for age. Tail carried low on the move. Solid rear end with prominent muscle tone. Good bend of stifle. BEST PUPPY IN SHOW
2nd Hammond’s
HAMMYSTAFF RED REVENGE
Lovely colour of red with white chest. Nice head piece with dark round eye giving him a pleasing expression. Correct ears. Good width to muzzle. Straight front with ample bone and sufficient brisket for age. Close-coupled and good rear action. Level top-line. Low tail set. This puppy is on the right road but does tease his handler on the move. Close decision between these two.
3rd Rose’s
ALMOSTAFFS AMONG THE STARS
Res Christie & Ollard’s
NIATONA STORMIN NORMAN
VHC Stevens & Pycroft’s
REGALBULL ENZO
Junior Dog (4, 1 abs)
1st Waltham’s
DRINGSHAW ATHOS
Top size but very distinctive 11½ month red/white pied, put together well, good width and depth to skull, nice dark eye, well boned and muscled, really does stand out from all angles. He certainly is a handful, however today he was guided well, which he does need.
2nd Fairhurst’s
FAIRLENIUM’S AMERICAN PIE
15 month black/white pied. Broad skull with a pleasing expression. Neat ears, dark round eye. Correct bite. Good width to fore-chest and adequate brisket. Good front with bone to match. Short nails and tight feet. Less spring of rib than one but still put together well. Moved OK.
3rd Rose’s
ALMOSTAFFS AMONG THE STARS
Yearling Dog (3, 1 abs)
1st Parker’s
JACKABYTE BOLERTORO AT NETTLEWORTH
This dog is always turned out in excellent condition and is a credit to his owners. A nice clean head of good width with good proportions of fore-face and stop. Correct scissor-bite. Dark eyes that enhance his look. He stood four-square with good bone leading to strong pasterns and tight feet. Short in coupling with smooth, tight coat. Strong hind quarters allowing him to move well.
2nd Harper & Whittaker’s
BETHALEESE’S POLDARK
Slightly stronger that one but all the same a nice dog. Broad skull with correct ears placement. Dark round eye. Correct dentition with good length of muzzle. Straight front with good width to chest. Short coat and correct tail set. Good bend of stifle. Turned out in very good condition and moved well.
Two lovely dogs.
Novice Dog (5, 1 abs)
1st Hands & Wyatt’s
SKYESTAFF WINTER SOLDIER Ist MPD
2nd Hammond’s
HAMMYSTAFF RED REVENGE 2nd PD
3rd Walker’s
GEORGIE POERGIE POPS AT TESHLEYSTAFF
Res. Tomkins’
PASGAL REACH OUT AND TOUCH
Graduate Dog (3)
1st Waltham’s
DRINGSHAW ATHOS 1st JD
2nd Walker’s
GEORGIE POERGIE POPS AT TESHLEYSTAFF
Top-sized red with white chest but all in proportion. Lovely clean head that does make you look at him. Correct bite with tight lips. Broad skull, prominent cheek bumps. well placed round eye, correct ear placement. Presented in good condition. Moved well.
3rd Wise’s
MONTGOMERY GUARD
Post Graduate Dog (5, 2 abs)
1st Jackson’s
JACKABYTE JAVIKAH
Black brindle dog with a broad skull with good width to muzzle, good strength to underjaw, housing a correct scissor bite. He has a dark round eye giving a keen expression. Short strong neck. Strong pasterns with tight well-padded feet, well sprung rib level top-line standing and on the move. Tail carried just like it should be. Didn’t disappoint. Moved with purpose. Presented in beautiful condition. There is no doubting this lad’s quality. A credit to his owners. Very happy to award him BEST DOG & BEST IN SHOW
2nd Stillman’s
SIKAISTAFF SHADOW WARRIOR AT MAIDENDALE
Very unlucky to come across one today. Standard black brindle dog. Correct ear placement which he used well to show off his alert expression. Eyes dark. He is well off for bone. Short coupled with a lovely outline. Handled and moved well. Keep up the hard work.
3rd Johnson’s
ELLCHANSHA HOTSHOT
Open Dog (8, 3 abs)
1st Gough’s
MANARK MADE TO MEASURE
Attractive red with white. Masculine head with strength to muzzle. Correct scissor bite. Eyes are dark and neat rose ears . Broad in fore-chest with well boned front. Neat feet. Short powerful neck leading on to a level top-line with adequate rib and down to a correct pump handle tail. Good bend of stifle. Moved OK. Happy to award him RESERVE BEST DOG & RESERVE BEST IN SHOW
2nd Plumstead’s
CALLASTAFF SON OF THE MOON
Black brindle. Patience is the key and his handler did manage this well. He has all the attributes for his age and a bright future in the offing. He has a broad head with distinct stop, appealing expression with neat rose ears. His front is straight. Correct tail set. Lacking a little maturity compared to one.
3rd. Shipp & Hammond’s
HAMMYSTAFF HANKY PANKY WITH IDYLLICSTAFF JW
Res Fairhurst’s
FAIRLENIUM’S IRON MAN
VHC Wise’s
MONTGOMERY GUARD
Veteran Dog (6, 2 abs)
1st Rowe & South’s
ILLORI AKINLANA JW ShCM
It is always a pleasure to see and examine our veterans and today was no exception. 7 years old and still in great condition. Nice dark brindle, More lift than two. He has a nice head shape and expression to match. Level top-line and low tail set. Clean all over with good balance. Turned out in good hard condition. Handler and charge moved as one. BEST OPPOSITE SEX VETERAN
2nd Gardner-Housden’s
LABRASTAF CURIOUS GEORGE
Not quite 9 years old with a dark eye. Shorter coupled than one. Good length of muzzle with correct bite. Straight front with nice padded feet. Adequate spring of rib. Moved well on the day.
3rd. Fairhurst’s
CH/BEL/DUT/LUX/INT CH FAIRLENIUM’S SNOW PATROL JW ShCM DUT VET CH VWW18 ETT14
Minor Puppy Bitch (1)
1st. Hands & Freeman’s
SKYESTAFF SHE CONQUERED
8½ month very appealing youngster with a pretty, feminine head and expression, front is correct. clean in out-line. Level top-line, moved well for one so young. Stood alone in this class but still worthy of her place. Very well handled. One to watch.
Puppy Bitch (5, 2abs)
1st. Parker’s
ELITEBULL MOJITO AT NETTLEWORTH
Just under 12 months old. A lovely head piece with nicely set rose ears. Distinct stop. Strength to underjaw. Correct scissor bite. Enough width to chest and good bone. Strong pasterns. Strong neck leading to level top-line. Has many attributes to watch for the future. BEST PUPPY BITCH & BEST OPPOSITE SEX PUPPY IN SHOW
2nd Hobbs & Williams’
PASGAL THIS OLD HEART OF MINE
Black brindle bitch that had a nice outline depicting her neat ears well. Clean lipped covering a good scissor bite. Level top-line and good bend of stifle. Unsettled on the day but practice makes better. Well done.
3rd Ellis’
ELISTAFFS HARTBREAKER
Junior Bitch (8, 3 abs)
1st Jones & Merrick’s
MAGICGEM QUEEN OF HEARTS AT ROUGESTAFF
Pretty red bitch with white on chest. Outline from all angles is clean. Pigment is good, length and width to muzzle balances. Clean lipped with a correct bite. Enough bone with strength in pasterns. Good width to chest. Sufficient spring of rib and short coupled. Coat in lovely condition. Level top-line and pump handle tail. enough bend of stifle. Moved well. Very happy to award her RESERVE BEST BITCH Thank you for bringing her
2nd Orlik’s
HANNAH OF STAFFBULL COMPANY
10 month red with white blaze on chest. First time showing and showed her nerves a little. Good width to front, level top-line. Moved well
3rd Stevens’
BOLDSTOCK BUMP & GRIND AT RONJAC
Res Buchan’s
HAPPYSTAFF KISSES OF FIRE
VHC Ellis’
BOJSTAFF GIRL ON FIRE AT ELISTAFF
Yearling Bitch (6)
1st Bissell & Candy’s
ELITEBULL SOLITAIRE
Black brindle with a white dash on chest. A lovely feminine head but with strength to go with her age. Shown in very fit condition that showed her good outline. Strong muzzle with enough width housing a correct scissor bite. Dark round eye and neat rose ears set correctly. Well-padded feet. Kept her top-line on the move, Carried a pump handle tail. Moved nicely. Another one to watch for the future.
2nd Woolley’s
BETHALEESE’S GOD’S EYE
Standard black brindle with white on chest. Very pretty appealing head shape with clean lips. Dark round eyes, neat ears. Good spring of rib. Short coupled. Level top-line. Tail carried correctly. Moved well.
Two lovely bitches
3rd Efreme’s
LABRASTAF AFTER DARK AT BINDYESTAFF
Res Stevens’
CHISWELLSTAFF ANGEL EYES AT RONJAC
VHC Shipp’s
LEEBEE’S VIVACIOUS FOR IDYLLICSTAFF
Novice Bitch (6, 1abs)
1st Hands & Freeman’s
SKYESTAFF SHE CONQUERED 1st MPB
2nd Woolley’s
BETHALEESE’S GOD’S EYE 2nd YB
3rd Phillips’
JACKABYTE SEDUCTIVE
Res Ellis’
GOGO DANCER AT ELISTAFF
VHC Rose’s
JEPHETHS ABBEY ROAD
Graduate Bitch (3)
1st Jackson’s
JACKABYTE DECADENCE
Black brindle bitch with slight white on chest. She has strength but still feminine. Lovely shape to her head with neat ear set. Dark eye. Good length of muzzle, strong underjaw and distinct stop. Strong front with width well-padded tight feet and strong pasterns. Well balanced throughout. shown in very fit muscular condition.
2nd Mortimer’s
CHISWELLSTAFF BLACK OPAL AT MANORSTAFF
Just like first in this class this bitch is a credit to her owners for the condition that she is in today. Her coat gleamed in the sunlight. Very feminine head shape with clean lips and correct bite, eyes dark and round, well placed giving a wicked expression. Strong neck and enough spring of rib. Tail set correct and carried low. Enough bend of stifle. Strong muscular rear. Pushed one hard.
3rd Rose’s
JEPHETHS ABBEY ROAD
Post Graduate Bitch (8, 2 abs)
1st Fulford’s
GAZSTAFFS DIAMOND
An exhibit that just knows her job! Lovely bitch that oozes “Me me me”. Feminine head piece with prominent cheek muscles. Clean lipped covering correct dentition. Dark eyes showing an air of naughtiness! Enough depth of stop. Top-line is level stacked and on the move. Straight front and well boned leading to strong pasterns. Her coat is short and close and in excellent condition. Moved well. Shown in very good condition. The hard work has paid off. She looked well for having a litter not long ago. She will only get better! Happy to award her BEST BITCH & BEST IN SHOW
2nd Canavan’s
BOLDSTOCK WHOS BOVERED NOW
Another top bitch. Standard dark brindle who was shown in fit hard condition. She has a strong shaped head with lovely definition, very clean around the muzzle. Small, neat rose ears correctly placed, lighter at the loins than one. correct bend of stifle. On her toes for all to see. with a very alert expression. Moved well.
3rd Miller’s
SKYLAND RATATOUILLE
Res Lee’s
LEEBEES BUBBALICIOUS JW
VHC Mortimer’s
CHISWELLSTAFF BLACK OPAL AT MANORSTAFF
Open Bitch (9, 4 abs)
1st Howard’s
MATRIXSTAFFS BLACK BEAUTY
Black brindle with white on chest. Good width to skull incorporating dark eyes with neat ears. Distinct stop, correct scissor bite. Solid front with good width stood four-square. Well-padded feet. Good spring of rib, short in coupling. Pump-handle tail. Rear quarters are strong, Moved well. Shown in good condition.
2nd Yates’
ELLCHANSHA HAPPY EVER AFTER
Black brindle who is lighter than one, turned out in tip top condition. Overall package is very pleasing. Neat rose ears set correctly that really enhances her expression. Round eye shape. Head is of correct proportions and clean. She is short coupled with a good tuck up. Adequate bend of stifle and pump handle tail. Moved well. Just preferred the width of front on one.
3rd Wells’
TARAIEL RAY OF LIGHT AT WELLSSTAFFS
Res Bissell & Candy’s
ANNEMSTAFFS MAGGIE MAY
VHC Gardner-Housden’s
BALLINDONA FAB’U’LUSS FOR LABRASTAFF
Veteran Bitch (4, 1 abs)
1st Canavan’s CH BOLDSTOCK AM I BOVERED JW
Dark brindle, very striking. 7½ and can still strut her stuff. Easy to see she still enjoys showing! Her condition is a credit. Strong fore-face with dark eye and nicely set rose ears. Correct bite. Good front and well-padded feet. Good spring to her rib, short coupled. Powerful rear. Moved well. Easy to see why she’s a CH. Very happy to award her BEST VETERAN IN SHOW
2nd Buchan’s
ARAIDH CHERISH THE DAY
11 years young and loving her day out! Thank you for bringing her. Black brindle girl with grey high highlights! She has a nice head piece with tidy ears. Alert expression. Clean lipped. Ribs well rounded, Short coupled. Plenty of “spark” in this girl and I loved seeing it!
3rd Rowe & South’s
OSCELLSIE’S TIGER LILLY AT SIMAZYANYA
Judge - MARTIN JOHNSON (TILLCARR)
Open show images courtesy of Tash Walker
___________________
Championship Show - Saturday 10th July
Dogs: JACK COATS (BELLEROPHON) Bitches : LIZ STANWAY (WAYSTAFF)
Referee: NORMAN BENHAM (EASTSTAR)
BEST DOG & BEST IN SHOW - TARAIEL STORMZY OF TIKKURILAN
BEST BITCH & BEST OPPOSITE SEX - JACKABYTE WONDERLUST AT RHEBELSTAFF
RESERVE BEST DOG & RESERVE BEST IN SHOW - CATSTAFF’S USED TO
BEST PUPPY IN SHOW (BITCH) - KODAKNOTT DUSK UPON US
BEST OPPOSITE SEX PUPPY IN SHOW (DOG) - DRINGSHAW ATHOS
RESERVE BEST BITCH - GAZSTAFFS BLACK VELVET AT SKYESTAFF
BEST VETERAN IN SHOW (BITCH) - CH TRAWDEN ICE AND SPICE JW
BEST OPPOSITE SEX VETERAN IN SHOW (DOG) - BIGGLESWICK FUNKY DEVIL JW
BEST DOG & BEST IN SHOW
TARAIEL STORMZY OF TIKKURILAN
BEST BITCH & BEST OPPOSITE SEX
JACKABYTE WONDERLUST AT RHEBELSTAFF
RESERVE BEST DOG & RESERVE BEST IN SHOW
CATSTAFF'S USED TO
BEST PUPPY IN SHOW (BITCH)
KODAKNOTT DUSK UPON US
GAZSTAFFS BLACK VELVET AT SKYESTAFF
BEST OPPOSITE SEX VETERAN IN SHOW (DOG)
BIGGLESWICK FUNKY DEVIL JW
BEST VETERAN IN SHOW (BITCH)
TRAWDEN ICE AND SPICE JW
BEST OPPOSITE SEX PUPPY IN SHOW (DOG)
DRINGSHAW ATHOS
DOGS
Firstly I would like to thank the committee and members for inviting me to judge at their championship show I consider it a great honour. After everything that has happened over the last eighteen months it was great to see everybody getting back to some sort of normality and meeting up again with friends old and new. My thanks go to the stewards who made my life easier on the day and the exhibitors for bringing their dogs under me and accepting my decisions in such a sporting manner. I would also like to congratulate the committee on their choice of venue and the hard work that was obviously put into making the whole weekend such a success.
Minor Puppy Dog (9)
1st Hands' & Wyatt's
SKYESTAFF WINTER SOLDIER
Standard size black brindle. Lovely head and expression, good dark eyes, well set ear carriage tidy clean fore face, good bite. His front was straight with good shoulder angulation, his topline was good and he was balanced throughout. Promising boy
2nd Stevens' & Pycroft's
REGALBULL ENZO
Similar attributes to 1st. He has a very clean well balanced head, good bite, good square front on tight feet. His topline is good and has good spring of rib for his age and he moved
very well. Another very promising youngster.
3rd Cherry's
FINNSTAFF PISTOL PETE
Res Rose's
ALMOSTAFFS AMONG THE STARS
VHC Callaghan's
WHITEBRIDGE MIRACLE
HC Crawford's
FINNSTAFF TRICK OR TREAT
Puppy Dog (7, 1 abs)
1st Waltham's
DRINGSHAW ATHOS
– BEST OPPOSITE SEX PUPPY IN SHOW
Topsized white with red of great soundness and solid construction. He has a very balanced head with good ratio of
foreface to skull, with good depth throughout. Clean tidy lips with good scissor bite, nice dark round eye, lovely ear placement and carriage. His front is true and straight on tidy feet, good shoulder angulation, correct depth of brisket to point of elbow. His topline is excellent which he held on the move.
His hindquarters are developing nicely and he moved very well. A real athlete of a dog who will only get better with maturity.
2nd Boggins'
LUTHIAS LOCH TAY
Standard sized black brindle boy of good promise. He has a lovely proportioned head with good depth, short strong foreface with a good bite, and his cheek muscles are developing nicely. He has a good dark eye, and nice ear carriage. Very good square front on lovely tight feet, he has enough spring of rib and well laid shoulder placement. He has good balance overall and looked good from all angles. Another very promising boy, It will be interesting to see how these two lads come on in the future.
3rd Dyke's
TILICIOUS LITTLE BY LITTLE
Res Howe & Fryatt's
BRINSTAR RED MARAUDER
VHC Tomkins'
PASGAL REACH OUT AND TOUCH
HC Knight's
KALOSTAFFS DARK KNIGHT
Junior Dog (6)
1st Fairhurst's
FAIRLENIUM’S AMERICAN PIE
Standard sized pied of great strength throughout. His head is deep through with a good clean fore face, good bite, good stop, dark round eye and set off with good tidy ear carriage. His shoulder angulation is good giving a good flow onto his equally good topline. He has the correct square front on lovely tight feet. Good spring of rib, powerful hindquarters with correct angulation. He moved very nicely.
2nd Page's
NOUCAMP GAMEBRED
Black brindle standard size. Similar to 1st in that he is a strong compact boy of good substance. He has a lovely head and expression, good cheek muscles and neat ears and placement. He has a well boned straight front, good rib, short coupled with strength of hindquarters. He moved well.
3rd Hillman's
CHAPELPUPS NORTHERN DANCER
Res Crawford's
DEKAYRO MYSTIC MAC
VHC Page's
KARWILLAGE LAST EMPEROR
HC Davis & Booth's
HAMASON SUSPENDED BY STARS AT SHARMARA
Yearling Dog (8)
1st Norton's
– DOG CC & BEST IN SHOW
Beautiful black brindle of great quality. He has that great blend of athleticism and power but also a degree of quality that put him apart today. His head is not overdone in any way and he has the correct ratio of foreface to skull, tight lips, and great bite. He has enough stop, good round eye, very neat and well place ear carriage. His front assembly is spot on complimented with neat tight feet. He has the correct depth of brisket flowing up into well tucked up loins. His hind angulation is good, set off with well defined powerful thighs. Overall he is very clean in outline and was in the very best of condition and he moved well.
2nd Williamson's
ALPORT HIGHLANDER
Standard size dark brindle boy of good quality. He has a very nice & balanced head, clean in foreface, good stop, nicely placed dark round eye. well defined cheek muscles and tidy and correctly placed ear carriage. He has a good straight front on good feet, correctly laid shoulder angulation, correct depth of brisket, good spring of rib. His topline is good and held on the move, he has good correctly angulated hindquarters and his movement was excellent, probably one of the best moving dogs on the day.
3rd Parker's
JACKABYTE BOLETORO AT NETTLEWORTH
Res Cooper's
FAIRLENIUM’S BAT OUT OF HELL
VHC Burrows & Ayrton's
ROSSOBULL IGGLE PIGGLE
HC McConnellogue's
LONEMOOR POLARA
Maiden Dog (2)
1st Tomkins'
PASGAL REACH OUT AND TOUCH
Standard sized black brindle. A very nice overall boy who was not up for any of this today. I gather this was his first show. Anyway once we had his attention he proved to be quite a nice dog. His head is nicely balanced and not overdone in any way. Clean in fore face, dark round eye, good ear carriage. His front is true, adequate rib, short coupled and good bend of stifle. Overall he is a tidy dog who will do well with some more ringcraft training.
2nd Walker's
GEORGIE POERGIE POPS AT TESHLEYSTAFF
Topsized red. Very nice clean head on this boy. Tight lips, good bite, good cheek muscle, well placed round eye, tidy ear carriage. Overall he was in good condition.
Novice Dog (9, 2 abs)
1st Fairhurst's
FAIRLENIUM’S AMERICAN PIE
2nd Waltham's
DRINGSHAW ATHOS
3rd Gardner's
DANZO'S SPIRIT OF DESTINY
Res Cooper's
FAIRLENIUM’S BAT OUT OF HELL
VHC Burrows & Ayrton's
ROSSOBULL IGGLE PIGGLE
HC Walker's
GEORGIE POERGIE POPS AT TESHLEYSTAFF
Graduate Dog (8)
1st Gardner's DANZO’S SPIRIT OF DESTINY
Standard sized mahogany brindle. Nicely constructed boy this one. He looked good from all angles. His head is very clean with good definition. Good cheek muscles and eye placement and very tidy ears all giving a good Stafford expression. He has a good square front on tight feet, good shoulder angulation and an excellent topline. He is balanced throughout and moved well.
2nd Thomas' SUNNYSTONE LIMITED EDITION
Standard sized dark brindle. Strong headed dog of substance. He has a good square front, plenty of rib, powerful backend and he moved ok. Would liked to have seen him slightly leaner
.
3rd Pitas'
SATIP JOZIN Z BAZIN
Res Cooper's
FAIRLENIUM’S BAT OUT OF HELL
VHC Zaharia's
STORMZIE BLUE KISS
Post Graduate Dog (10)
1st Johnson's
ELLCHANSHA HOTSHOT
Black brindle boy. Classic headed dog, very clean with good definition. He has nicely placed round eyes, good stop, good width to his head with lovely ear set. His front is good with well laid shoulders and the right depth of brisket. He is well tucked up and his hindquarters have good muscle tone. He is a
very nice overall dog.
2nd Cherry's
BROCKMAR I AM TITANIUM AT FINNSTAFF
Black brindle. Tidy deep through head, good underjaw, clean in fore face, nice dark eye, good cheek muscle definition. Small rose ears add to his good stafford expression. He has a good
straight front with good depth of brisket, enough rib, short coupled and he moved ok.
3rd Tuer & McCarron-Tuer's ELITEBULL AVENGER
Res Page's
ASSILIO LISBON LION
VHC Mann's
BIGGLESWICK ITS MY LIFE
HC Harris'
ILLORI AZIZI
Limit Dog (22)
1st Arntzen & Manito's
CATSTAFF’S USED TO
– RESERVE CC & RESERVE BEST IN SHOW
Cracking black brindle Stafford who caught the eye from the off, even in this quality company. His head is top class, strong without being overdone. Good dark round eye, clean fore face, defined cheek muscle topped off by tidy rose ears. He stood four square and looked a balanced picture from any angle. When asked to move he did not disappoint. A very impressive example of the breed.
2nd Jackson's
JACKABYTE JAVIKAH
Another very impressive young dog who shone in this company. This young lad is still maturing but he has undoubted quality. His head is clean with strength, good depth of fore face and good cheek definition, nice eye placement, tidy ears. He has good shoulder angulation and a straight front on tight well padded feet. He has the correct depth of brisket, well tucked up in loins and has very good strength in hindquarters. He moved well and was presented in beautiful condition. Another youngster with a big future ahead, a credit to his breeder owners.
3rd Gough's
MANARK MADE TO MEASURE
Res Thomas & Griffiths'
GAZSTAFF’S BLACK MAGIC
VHC Tuer & McCarron-Tuer's ELITEBULL SUPERMOON
HC Johnson & McCulloch's TILLCARR MASTER OF FIRE
Open Dog (9, 1 abs)
1st Briant & Nicholson's BALLINDONA ROGER THE DODGER JW
Attractive mahogany brindle dog in excellent condition. Lovely head and expression here, good scissors bite, short strong fore face, good stop, dark round eye, well developed cheek muscles and good ear placement. His front is true with well laid shoulders, good spring of rib, and a good topline held on the move. He has enough strength of hindquarters with good bend of stifle. A nice balanced Stafford.
2nd Rhodes & Pritchard's
CH TARAIEL REAPER AT TERACOTA
Bk brindle of standard size. Very clean in outline overall. His head is clean with excellent proportions. Straight front, good topline, short coupled and is well balanced throughout. He moved very well and was presented in good condition.
3rd Jordan's
DAZMARNIC KNOW WOT I MEAN JW ShCM
Res Hillman's
CHALEXSTAFF THE HEATHEN JW
VHC Wallace's
BALLINDONA CRAZY HORSE
HC Davis & Booth's
BOLDSTOCK GEE TAR MAN AT SHARMARA
Bred by Exhibitor Dog (6)
1st Fairhurst's
FAIRLENIUM’S AMERICAN PIE
2nd Rowe & South's
ILLORI AKINLANA JW ShCM
Nice dark brindle of standard size. Well put together boy with lovely head shape and expression. He is clean and well balanced overall and was presented in good condition. He moved very well.
3rd Thomas'
SUNNYSTONE LIMITED EDITION
Res Hopkins'
TRUFFLESTAFF PAPINASHUASH JW
VHC Heron's
DILIRYSTAFF THE PUNISHER
Veteran Dog (6)
1st Thomas'
BIGGLESWICK FUNKY DEVIL
– BEST OPPOSITE SEX VETERAN
Standard sized white/red. Lovely balanced lad throughout. Beautiful head. Good rib, short coupled and muscled hindquarters. He was in excellent condition and moved very well.
2nd Fairhurst's
CH/BEL/DUT/LUX/INT CH FAIRLENIUM’S SNOW PATROL JW ShCM DUT VET CH VWW18 ETT14
What more can be said about this old fella. He has done it all in his time and still looks the business. A credit to his owners
3rd Gardner- Housden's LABRASTAF CURIOUS GEORGE
Res Mitchell & Ashton's
OUR LITTLE CRACKER
VHC Dewar's
CH EUPHEMIA DRUMMER BOY JW
HC Grimsey's
BILLS MOONSTAR
DOG JUDGE: JACK COATS (BELLEROPHON)
BITCHES
What a great venue for this well run show, congratulations to this Club's committee. Everything was kept running smoothly by my two experienced stewards. I was more than pleased with my entry and I found some lovely up and coming young bitches.
Minor Puppy Bitch (9,1)
1st Pearson & Lambert’s
KODAKNOTT DUSK UPON US.
Red and white pied. Beautiful puppy. Head of correct proportions. She has a good mouth with a strong underjaw, dark eyes and lovely ears. Her front is straight with enough bone and neat feet. She is short in back with a level topline which she held on the move. She has a good bend of stifle and moved well. BPIS in full agreement with my co-judge.
2nd Hands & Freeman’s
SKYESTAFF SHE CONQUERED.
Black brindle. She is smaller all round than 1. She has a good head shape with an attractive expression, good mouth and neat ears. Her topline is level and she has enough bend of stifle. Lost out to 1 on movement.
3rd Marsden’s
AUCHDARAN MY MEGGY SUE.
Res Wallace’s
INVERQUINZY SPARKLING STAR
VHC Cherry's
FINNSTAFF QUEEN OF THE NORTH.
Puppy Bitch (13,4)
1st Parker’s
ELITEBULL MOJITO AT NETTLEWORTH. Stylish black brindle with a lovely head and expression. Her mouth is good and she has neat ears. Her front is straight with a nice amount of bone and width. She is short in back with a good ribcage, topline is level and she has a decent bend of stifle. Moved well.
2nd Canavan’s
BOLDSTOCK MISS DILLINGER.
Brindle girl who is lighter all over than 1. She has a lovely expression, small neat ears, round eyes with a mischievous expression, and a good mouth. She has a straight front with enough width. Her topline is level and she has a good bend of stifle. Fit for a puppy. Moved ok.
3rd Thomas’
TILICIOUS WHATEVER AT BIGGLESWICK.
Res McDermott & Bernhardsson’s MACADERMUS LITTLE STAR
VHC Asker's
DAZMARNIC BECAUSE I CAN
Junior Bitch (8)
1st Jones’
MAGICGEM QUEEN OF HEARTS AT ROUGESTAFF.
Very pretty red girl with a super head and expression. She has dark eyes, a good mouth with clean lips, and her ears are ok. Her front is straight with a good amount of bone. She is short in back with a level topline which she held on the move and has a decent bend of stifle. Moved ok.
2nd Butler’s
JOEMIKESTE FAIR AND SQUARE.
Black brindle who is taller than 1 and a lighter type. She has a lovely head and expression with small neat ears and dark eyes, and a good mouth with tight lips. Straight front and her topline is level which she held on the move. She has enough bend of stifle and moved ok once settled.
3rd Boulton & Hayton’s
DUSKLIGHT CASSIOPEIA.
Res McVay & Hughes’
TILLCARR HALO OF FIRE.
VHC Robbin's
JAKATAFFS SUMMER SONG
Yearling Bitch (16,2)
1st Duncan’s
JACKABYTE WONDERLUST AT RHEBELSTAFF.
What a stunning black brindle young lady. Her head and expression are to die for. She has lovely neat ears, dark eyes, a strong foreface with a good mouth and clean lips. Her front is straight with a good amount of bone and she has tight well padded feet. She has a level topline which she held on the move and a lovely body shape with a strong backend. When she settled she moved really well. At her first show she was a little overwhelmed by the whole experience, but she fitted the standard perfectly and I had no hesitation in awarding her the CC. I’m sure her title won’t be far off.
2nd Kendall’s
ROSSOBULL UPSY DAISY. Brindle with white chest. She has a lovely strong head with a super expression, neat ears, dark eyes, strong foreface, good mouth and plenty of underjaw. Front is straight and well boned. She has a level topline which she held on the move and has enough bend of stifle. Moved well.
3rd Martinez’s
DAYS OF STAFFORD TURNS ME ON AT BULLBROTHERS (Imp ESP).
Res Cooper’s
DEKAYRO FORGET ME NOT
VHC Mayren's
FERGIESTAFFS HANDS OF STONE
Maiden Bitch (6,2)
1st Parker’s
ELITEBULL MOJITO AT NETTLEWORTH. 1st PB.
2nd Robbins’
JAKATAFFS SUMMER SONG.
Red with white. She has a strong head with dark eyes and a good mouth. Her front is straight with enough bone. She is short in back with a good bend of stifle. Moved ok.
3rd Nicholson & Speed’s
BALLINDONA LABRASTAF FORGET’ME’KNOT.
Res Shipp’s
LEEBEE’S VIVACIOUS FOR IDYLLICSTAFF
Novice Bitch (19,8)
1st Parker’s
ELITEBULL MOJITO AT NETTLEWORTH. 1st PB.
2nd Asker’s
DAZMARNIC DAISY DUKE.
White with red eye patch. Lovely head shape with a pleasing expression, dark eyes, good mouth and clean lips. She has a straight well boned front with width. Level topline which she held on the move. Good bend of stifle. Moved ok.
3rd Robbins’
JAKATAFFS SUMMER SONG
Res Nicholson & Speed’s
BALLINDONA LABRASTAF FORGET’ME’KNOT
VHC Hall's
GEORDIESTAFF NEE BOTHA
Graduate Bitch (6)
1st Bassford-Lane’s
TNT EDITION QUAESITUM AT JOJALANE (Imp SVN).
Red with black mask. She has a pretty expression with neat ears, dark round eyes and a good bite with clean lips. She has a straight front with just enough width and tight feet. Short in back with a level topline which she held on the move. Good bend of stifle. She moved well.
2nd Logan’s
ASSILIO SHOOTING STAR.
Red girl with a pretty head. Shorter in muzzle than 1. She has dark eyes, her ears are ok and her mouth is good. Good straight front with plenty of bone. She is short in back with a level topline and has enough bend of stifle. Moved ok.
3rd Hopkins’
RASPBERRY RIPPLE OF SPIRIT STAFF’S TO TRUFFLESTAFF (Imp DEU).
Res Daly & Lees’
BOSCADOR FLAMING WARRIOR.
VHC Clark's
ROWELLSTAFF TIGER TOES
Post Graduate Bitch (12,1)
1st Kendall’s
ROSSOBULL UPSY DAISY. 2nd YB.
2nd Jones’
CHISWELSTAFF BLACK VELVET AT KAMARISTAFF JW.
Black brindle with a lovely head and expression, dark eyes and neat ears. Her mouth is goodand she has clean lips. She has a nice front with good width and tight feet. Her topline is level and she has a good bend of stifle. She moved well.
3rd Thomas’
BIGGLESWICK SHE DEVIL.
Res Hall’s
LEGENDSTAFF SWEET LADY CUM GEORDIESTAFF JW (Imp ESP)
VHC Logan's
ASSILIO SHOOTING STAR.
Limit Bitch (8,1)
1st Howard’s
MATRIXSTAFFS BLACK BEAUTY.
Black brindle with plenty of strength about her. She has a lovely strong head with a good expression, dark eyes, small neat ears and a good mouth. Her front is straight with plenty of width and good amount of bone. She has a good topline held on the move and a good bend of stile. Moved ok.
2nd Breckell’s
CHISWELSTAFF PENNY BLACK
Black brindle who was similar to 1 in body but not as strong in head. She has a pretty head with neat ears and a good mouth. She has a straight front with enough bone, level topline and a good bend of stifle. Moved ok.
3rd Waltham’s
SHORTYROCKS FAITH TRUST AND PIXIE DUST JW (Imp USA)
Res Miller & Greg’s
NICKAYNE UPTOWN GIRL.
VHC Jones'
LI'L MISS VELVET AT KAMARISTAFF
Open Bitch (11,2)
1st Hands & Freeman’s
GAZSTAFF’S BLACK VELVET AT SKYESTAFF
Standard size black brindle who has a lovely strong head with a super expression, neat enough ears and dark eyes. Her front is straight with good width of bone and neat well padded feet. She is short in back with a level topline which was held on the move. Her backend is well muscled with a good bend of stifle. She moved well enough to take the RCC.
2nd Johnson’s
CH ELLCHANSHA ONCE UPON A TIME JW.
Black brindle who is slightly bigger than the winner. She has a lovely head and expression, small neat ears, dark eyes and a correct mouth. She has a straight front with enough bone. She is short in back with a level topline and good backend angulation. Moved ok.
3rd Lewis’
JASAMARCH CELTIC QUEEN
Res Fairhurst’s
FAIRLENIUM QUEEN OF MARVEL
VHC Winrow's
ATTITUDE JINGLE JANGLE AT JAYNEZE (IMP RUS)
Bred by Exhibitor Bitch (2,1)
1st Wallace’s
INVERQUINZY SPARKLING STAR.
Dark brindle girl with a pretty expression and nice shaped head with neat ears, dark eyes and a good bite with clean lips. She has a straight front, good body shape and enough bend of stifle. She moved ok.
Veteran Bitch (8,1)
1st Harrison & Roper’s
CH TRAWDEN ICE AND SPICE JW. White and red pied with a super head and expression, strong muzzle with plenty of underjaw, good mouth and small neat ears. She has a well boned front, level topline held on the move and enough bend of stifle. She moved ok. BVIS in agreement with my co-judge.
2nd Wilson’s
CH BULLHAWK JESSIE JAY AT NORTHSTAFF.
Black brindle with a pleasing head and expression, neat ears and a good mouth. She has a straight front with tight feet and a good bend of stifle. She moved ok.
3rd Folwell & Morris’
ASBONSTAFF JUST IN TIME AT ROWELLSTAFF.
Res Canavan’s
CH BOLDSTOCK AM I BOVERED JW
VHC Daly-Lee's
STAROLESTAFF ARABELLA AT BOSCADOR
JUDGE: LIZ STANWAY (WAYSTAFF)
Championship Show – Sunday 11th July
DOGS: ALICE LEVY (ALIDAV) BITCHES: PENNY FUNNELL (POWERPACK)
REFEREE: CAROL RIDLEY (JAGSSTAFF)
BEST DOG & BEST IN SHOW - WAYSTAFF MOON SHINE
RESERVE BEST DOG & RESERVE BEST IN SHOW - FAIRLENIUM’S AMERICAN PIE
BEST BITCH & BEST OPPOSITE SEX - LACKYLE CROI LASARTHA, JUN CH
BEST PUPPY IN SHOW (DOG) - POWERPACK LACHLAN DORIN
BEST OPPOSITE SEX PUPPY IN SHOW (BITCH) - ELITEBULL MOJITO OF NETTLEWORTH
BEST VETERAN IN SHOW (BITCH) - CH BULLHAWK JESSIE JAY AT NORTHSTAFF
RESERVE BEST BITCH - LUTHAIS LIGHT OF VENUS JW
BEST BITCH & BEST OPPOSITE SEX
LACKYLE CROI LASARTHA, JUN CH
BEST DOG & BEST IN SHOW
WAYSTAFF MOON SHINE
RESERVE BEST DOG & RESERVE BEST IN SHOW
FAIRLENIUM’S AMERICAN PIE
BEST PUPPY IN SHOW (DOG)
POWERPACK LACHLAN DORIN
BEST VETERAN IN SHOW (BITCH)
CH BULLHAWK JESSIE JAY AT NORTHSTAFF
BEST OPPOSITE SEX VETERAN IN SHOW (DOG)
CH/BEL/DUT/LUX/INT CH FAIRLENIUM’S SNOW PATROL JW ShCM DUT VET CH VWW18 ETT14
DOGS
Thank you to EASBTC and their members for inviting me to judge this show today and thank you to my ring stewards Kim Dowse and Dave Butler for keeping everything moving and in order under what were difficult conditions with all the additional requirements for Covid 19 safety. It has been such a long time that we’ve had no shows and everyone at EA did themselves proud with their organization and preparation.
Despite having another EA Championship show the previous day, there were very few dog absentees (only 5) and even if the exhibitors were suffering from fatigue, fortunately for me the dogs were not and seemed to be happy being out and about strutting their stuff in the ring.
I appreciate that I refer very often to proportion, balance and bone but, for me, once you have established that a dog has the pre-requisites of meeting the breed standard and moves well, these qualities are paramount. Good movement can only come from sound construction (both bone and muscle) and exaggeration in any form can only be detrimental to the overall soundness and “fit for purpose” of the dog.
Overall, the quality and soundness of the dogs was very good. Nothing, and no-one, is perfect so yes, there were some imperfect mouths but this was predominantly only minor front dentition. It also goes without saying that some dogs moved better than others with a little high stepping and some exhibiting a degree of convergence at front, rear or both, however, this was a minority and generally movement was good. One recurring theme in my notes was “more rib please” so, if there was a common “fault” on the day, it was the lack of adequate spring of rib in too many exhibits which we need to be aware of as it is this spring of rib which gives the lungs room expand and facilitate stamina.
Minor Puppy Dog (7, 1 abs)
1st Howard's MATRIXSTAFFS KILGARRAH
who, at under 7 months old is still a baby but very smart and keen black dog with a small flash of white on the chest who has presence beyond his tender age. Close, gleaming coat complimented by dark nails set in sturdy feet he stands 4 square. Head development is appropriate for his age with well set keen, dark eyes. Showed and moved well with good topline both standing and on the move. Obviously he’s not the finished article but definitely one to watch as he shows much promise.
2nd Hammond's
HAMMYSTAFF RED REVENGE
just over 7 ½ months old, is a strong red with a white blaze on the chest and 1 white foot. No colour dilution here. Good head shape is accentuated by a dark mask which extends over the eyes giving further definition and epression. Slightly older than 1 st and equally soundly constructed with similar attributes, however, ears not as neat which should improve with further head development and seemed a little skittish on the day otherwise it was a close decision.
3rd Cherry's FINNSTAFF PISTOL PETE
nearly 8 ½ month old. Another smart red with white chest and older than 1 st and 2 nd so more developed, however they had the edge on the day. All round, a good dog with appropriate head proportions and bone who needs time take advantage of his many attributes.
Res Crawford's
FINNSTAFF TRICK OR TREAT
VHC Heron's
DILIRYSTAFF GENERAL
HC Hands' & Wyatt's
SKYESTAFF WINTER SOLDIER
Puppy Dog (6)
1st Clark & Oritzo's
POWERPACK LACHLAN DORIN
11 ½ months old, very well presented black with small white patch on chest and white on all feet. Well-proportioned body and head with broad chest, good bone, strong feet and close coupled body. Balanced head shape and proportions with dark eye, good mouth, well set ears showing his intent and interest and so deserving of his awards today. Moved with purpose and covered the ground effortlessly and one I shall look forward to seeing when he is fully mature. BEST PUPPY IN SHOW
2nd Bilton's
BRIGANAH SMOOTH OPERATOR
just under 10 months old black but 6 weeks is a long time in puppy maturity. This one needs time to come into his own, especially as he is little taller and narrower in the head than 1 st and his ears are little thicker which makes them seem heavier but generally all there and just needs to develop
3rd Boggins'
LUTHIAS LOCH TAY
just over 9 months old black and only a week out of minor puppy so against older, more mature dogs this was a disadvantage on the day, however, he is compact and soundly constructed. He showed well and shows much promise.
Res Carter's
SEASTAFF OCEANIC
VHC Waltham's
DRINGSHAW ATHOS
HC Howe & Fryatt's
BRINSTAR RED MARAUDER
Junior Dog (6, 1 abs)
1st Fairhurst's
FAIRLENIUM’S AMERICAN PIE
just over 14 month black and white pied with striking ring presence who immediately catches the eye and who, on closer inspection, certainly does not disappoint. Colour markings can be deceiving but there is nothing more that could be asked of this splendid dog. This is a strong and purposeful dog with good bone throughout and such a typical, strong, correctly proportioned head, well set keen dark eyes, correct bite, broad and deep chest, well padded feet and good reach of powerful neck leading to well laid shoulders and a level topline. Strong musculation throughout with good rib, neat tuck and well coupled. Good angulation and bend of stifle at the rear complete the picture of an altogether well proportioned, well presented, honest dog who thoroughly deserved his awards on the day. If he delivers on the promise that is there he will definitely be one to watch for a long time. I thought it was not right to give him the CC as no dog can, or should, be the finished article at this age but, given a few more months to polish and perfect his many obvious assets, he should be a hard to beat. RESERVE CC & RESERVE BEST IN SHOW
2nd Crawford's
DEKAYRO MYSTIC MAC
just under 18 month black with white on the chest and front feet presented in gleaming condition. A generally heavier set dog than 1st with many sound and desirable qualities including strong bone, pigmentation, proportionate head, good dentition, general all round proportion and angulation but also a little heavier in the ears and unlucky to meet such a strong contender as 1st. There can be no complaints to coming 2nd to the Dog RCC and RBIS.
3rd Page's
NOUCAMP GAMEBRED
also just under 18 month, also black and presented in gleaming condition. Smaller than 1st and 2nd but he moved well and equally has his own qualities including a strong well proportioned head with defined stop, tidy ears, strong neck, level topline, good bend of stifle and generally well-constructed.
Res Davis & Booth's HAMASON SUSPENDED BY STARS AT SHARMARA
VHC Hillman's
CHAPELPUPS NORTHERN DANCER
Yearling Dog (10)
1st Harper & Whittaker's BETHALEESE’S POLDARK
2nd McConnellogue's
LONEMOOR POLARA
a 19 month old black who only just got pipped to 1st place. A bigger dog than 1st so higher on the leg and longer in the back but with all the same virtues of proportion, bone and head configuration with excellent head breadth, distinct stop and neat well placed ears making for a very attractive and typical expression. This decision could easily have gone the other way.
3rd Norton's
TARAIEL STORMZY OF TIKKURILAN
also a 19 month old black and similar in size to 1st but a little less spring of rib and a little longer in the back and slightly lighter eye than 2nd. On his own merit, this is a generally well constructed, balanced dog with a gleaming coat and a beautifully shaped head.
Res Parker's
JACKABYTE BOLETORO AT NETTLEWORTH
VHC Williamson's
ALPORT HIGHLANDER
HC Norris'
LABRASTAF MAGMA AT HAIDASTAFF
Maiden Dog (2)
1st Hammond's
HAMMYSTAFF RED REVENGE
2nd Walker's
GEORGIE POERGIE POPS AT TESHLEYSTAFF
another red with white chest but somewhat different to 1st being taller, leaner, rangier and less muscular but with good solid colour, Dark eye set in correctly proportioned head which has good breadth and depth of skull.
Novice Dog (11, 2 abs)
1st Fairhurst's
FAIRLENIUM’S AMERICAN PIE
2nd Bilton's
BRIGANAH SMOOTH OPERATOR
3rd Waltham's
DRINGSHAW ATHOS
a beautiful white dog with red half red face, 2 red ears and some red body markings. Narrower front and lighter boned than 1st and 2nd but still a quality dog with ample head, in proportion to the body, set of by well placed dark eyes, a keen expression, neat well placed ears and good cheek muscles. Good bodily proportions and adequate muscle so coming 3rd behind the dog RCC and RBIS and a dog only beaten by the BPD and BPIS is no dishonour.
Res Walker's
GEORGIE POERGIE POPS AT TESHLEYSTAFF
VHC Gardner's
DANZO’S SPIRIT OF DESTINY
HC Cooper's
Graduate Dog (8, 1 abs)
1st Pitas'
SATIP JOZIN Z BAZIN
another bang on size black dog. All round sound and honestly constructed with strong head, good mouth, strong bone, well muscled and good movement. Perhaps a little lucky on the day as 2nd still a puppy and not sufficiently developed to challenge, otherwise this could have been a different decision.
2nd Clark & Oritzo's
POWERPACK LACHLAN DORIN
3rd Thomas'
SUNNYSTONE LIMITED EDITION
How lovely to see such exuberant and distinct brindling (with a white flash on the chest) and there’s not much wrong with him either. Soundly built with strong bone and sturdy feet. Beautifully shaped head and expression, dark eye, good stop, broad and deep chest, good rib, level back, close coupled and trim waist. A feast for the eyes.
Res Norris'
LABRASTAF MAGMA AT HAIDASTAFF
VHC Gardner's
DANZO’S SPIRIT OF DESTINY
HC Cooper's
FAIRLENIUM’S BAT OUT OF HELL
Post Graduate Dog (12, 1 abs)
1st Johnson's
ELLCHANSHA HOTSHOT
a black dog who stand out in a crowd daring others to try and beat him. With everything in proportion and in balance he radiates a confidence which matches his gleaming coat. Well constructed with good bone, a strong head with defined stop and dark well set eyes he looks ready for anything. Strong pigmentation and dark nails, level topline, neat tuck and generally good muscle he definitely deserved his win.
2nd Mann's
BIGGLESWICK ITS MY LIFE
a beautiful and beautifully presented black brindle dog with white chest, collar, white around the mouth and white blaze between the eyes, white to the front legs and back feet. As with 1st, absolutely no complaints here and his markings compliment his assets. A distinct head with alert and keen expression, however, a little shallower and narrower in the chest and less rib than 1st but otherwise well boned, level topline, clean tuck and a dog to be proud of.
3rd Cherry's
BROCKMAR I AM TITANIUM AT FINNSTAFF
another black brindle dog with white on the chest but also another dog who’s all there. Very strong bone but, like 2nd, a little shallower and narrower in the chest and less rib than 1st. Good head ratios and proportionate to body, well laid shoulder and neat tuck give an overall pleasing impression,
Res Lewis'
HAMASON TO BE FRANK AT KARJAYDAN
VHC Riley's
HATSON COME ON THUNDER
HC Manghan's
DIAMONDSTAFF WEE MAC
Limit Dog (18, 1 abs)
1st Makin's
2nd Asker's
DAZMARNIC CETEWAYOS KRAAL
a gorgeous red with white chest and front, white front legs, white blaze between the eyes and white on the back feet who was unlucky to have the CC and RCC dogs present on the day. A little heavier and shorter on the leg than 1st but still oozing quality. Strongly boned with a good breadth and depth of chest, strong neck, well laid shoulders, level topline, short coupled and neat waist completed by a well set tail and strong hindquarters. Broad and deep typical head, in all the right proportions, with strong stop, clean lips and dark well placed eyes make him a pleasure to behold.
3rd Plumstead's
CALLASTAFF SON OF THE MOON
a gleaming, close coated compact black brindle dog with a small white blaze on the chest. How spoilt was I to have these 3 to go over and how unlucky for him that the other 2 were also present. He could easily be a winner on another day, however, in today’s company he was a little shallower in the chest and with less spring of rib than 1st but otherwise all there and a quality dog. Excellent head shape and proportions with good breadth and depth, good stop and pronounced cheek muscles, dark well placed eyes and neat ears made for a typical and engaged, slightly cheeky, expression. Good pigmentation throughout. Bodily, a bit longer in the back but muscular and athletic.
Res Gough's
MANARK MADE TO MEASURE
VHC Stanway's
WAYSTAFF CRACKERJACK
HC Thomas'
GAZSTAFF’S BLACK MAGIC
Open Dog (10, 2 abs)
1st Sanjesh, Hemstock & Hemstock's
BLAZENSTAFF’S OVER THE TOP JOLIHEM (IMP DEU)
a lovely red with white front which stretches up around the collar, down the whole of 1 front leg and down the back of the other and a narrow white strip between the eyes. Yet another feast for the eyes (and hands). Strongly boned and compact with broad chest and well placed elbows leading to laid shoulder, level topline, good rib, short back and enough couple. The clean and clear cut head is caried on a strong neck with good reach and is furnished with dark well placed eyes which have expressive dark marking around them. In profile, the typical proportions of the head and well pronounced stop give the head a sense of keen purpose.
2nd Jordan's
DAZMARNIC KNOW WOT I MEAN JW ShCH
another top quality red with just a little white on the chest. Higher on the leg and proportionately longer in the back than 1st and not as deep in the chest, however, otherwise a sound, balanced dog. Good head shape, broad and deep in the scull with dark eye and attractive dark markings around the eyes give for a quite intense expression. Strong neck, well laid shoulder, level topline, neat tuck with well muscled hind quarters complete the profile.
3rd Stanway's
AUS CH MOOSTROOPER KENTUCKY MOON
a well presented white dog with just one red patch on his back, presented in good tone and condition. The short, close coat allows some skin colouration to show through (as with many white coats) which I find quite attractive and adds character. Equally well boned and well proportioned to 1st and 2nd with a broad chest and well laid shoulders in front of well sprung rib leading to a defined tuck and well muscled hind questers which provide power to his movement.
Res Pocknell's
ASHSTOCK HIGHLAND WARRIOR AT BLUNOOSA
VHC Hillman's
CHALEXSTAFF THE HEATHEN JW
HC Wallace's
BALLINDONA CRAZY HORSE
Bred by Exhibitor Dog (6)
1st Fairhurst's
FAIRLENIUM’S AMERICAN PIE
2nd Heron's
DILIRYSTAFF ALL THE RAGE
3rd Thomas'
SUNNYSTONE LIMITED EDITION
Res Hopkins'
TRUFFLESTAFF PAPINASHUASH JW
VHC Wise's
MONTGOMERY GUARD
HC Rowe & South's
ILLORI AKINLANA JW ShCM
Veteran Dog (6, 1 abs)
1st Fairhurst's
CH/BEL/DUT/LUX/INT CH FAIRLENIUM’S SNOW PATROL JW ShCM DUT VET CH VWW18 ETT14
11 year old white and black pied with black patch covering his cheek, eye and ear on 1 side and a black ear on the other as well as other black markings on his saddle, around the body in front of the hind quarters and over the rump. This is definitely not a dog you can overlook who, despite his age, is still a good looking dog who, bodily, looks much younger than his age. Presented in excellent condition and a credit to his owners he still has plenty of bone, a good breadth and depth of chest, a strong neck, great muscle tone and definition, a level topline and a bend of stifle missing in many modern dogs. Even his head, where many dogs can lose muscle tone as they age, he defies his 11 years presenting typical proportion and strong clean lines and well deserving his place. Unlucky to be pipped for BVIS by younger and more nimble looking bitch veteran. BEST OPPOSITE SEX VETERAN
2nd Thomas'
BIGGLESWICK FUNKY DEVIL JW 8 ¼ year white dog with some red marking on the rump and one upper leg. This is another veteran who has not lost his body or his spark and was presented in excellent condition. Slightly finer than 1st but good proportions all round and bodily sound with plenty of bone and muscle and a superb head. Large, dark, well placed eyes still lively and alert, clean lips and well carried ears show he still has plenty of mischief in him.
3rd Dewar's
CH EUPHEMIA DRUMMER BOY JW
13 year 7 ½ month who might be an oldie but he’s still a goodie. He may be greying around the muzzle and other places but he’s still strong boned, strong headed and generally sound all round.
Res Gardner-Housden's
LABRASTAF CURIOUS GEORGE
VHC Mitchell & Ashton's
OUR LITTLE CRACKER
DOG JUDGE:
ALICE LEVY
(ALIDAV)
BITCHES
I would like to thank the EASBTC committee for inviting me to judge bitches at their championship show, for their hospitality shown to me throughout the day and for the beautiful gift. My thanks also to the stewards who ran the ring so efficiently and to the exhibitors for allowing me the opportunity to assess their dogs and the sporting way in which my decisions were accepted. I was pleased with the overall quality of the exhibits present which made for some tight decisions. I found a number of the exhibits to be lacking muscle tone and carrying too much weight, a bit more work could have made a difference to some individual placings.
Minor Puppy Bitch (10, 2 abs)
1st Hands' & Freeman's
SKYESTAFF SHE CONQUERED
6 month old Blk/Br Bitch with a feminine head and keen expression, good dark well placed eyes, strong underjaw and a distinct stop. She is short coupled with a level topline which is held on the move, a straight front, enough rib for age and a nice short, gleaming coat. Showed well with good ring presence for one so young.
2nd Marsden's
AUCHDARAN MY MEGGY SUE
Blk/Br bitch 7months. Slightly bigger than the winner she has a good head with typical expression and a well set dark eye, good width and length to her muzzle correct dentition with a strong underjaw, straight front and enough rib, she has enough substance and is bodying well for her age. Moved and showed well
3rd Taylor & Annakin's
SCIPELEI THE BEAUTY OF DORNE
8 month Blk/br who has many attributes, a good blend of bull and terrier she has neat well set ears correct bite, clean lips and underjaw. Level topline and good bend of stifle, moved well
Res Wallace's
INVERQUINZY SPARKLING STAR
VHC Cherry's
FINNSTAFF QUEEN OF THE NORTH
Puppy Bitch (12, 4 abs)
1st Parker's
ELITEBULL MOJITO AT NETTLEWORTH
A lovely well balanced young bitch of 10 months of age she has a good head with neat rose ears and dark round eyes giving a keen alert expression. Short muscular neck leading to good shoulders and a straight well boned front with neat feet. She has enough rib and depth of brisket for her age, short coupled with a good topline, showed well, should have a bright future. I was pleased to award her Best Puppy Bitch and BEST OPPOSITE SEX PUPPY IN SHOW
2nd Hall's
GEORDIESTAFF NEE BOTHA
Promising Blk/Br puppy, she has a nicely shaped head with a pleasing expression, neat well placed ears, good length of muzzle with correct dentition, well boned straight front, short coupled body, shown in good condition, just preferred the balance and movement of the winner
3rd Tuer & McCarron- Tuer's
ELITEBULL MAI TAI
Another Blk/Br Bitch with a good strong head, distinct stop, correct bite and strong under jaw. Good reach of neck with a sraight front, enough bone and a level topline. Moved with ease handled and showed well
Res Canavan's
BOLDSTOCK MISS DILLINGER
VHC Mitchell & Ashton's
VIVAMAL RED ANGEL
Junior Bitch (5)
1st Butler's
JOEMIKESTE FAIR AND SQUARE
A top sized eye-catching brindle bitch that caught my eye as soon as she came into the ring. She has a strong but feminine head which is set off with neat well used rose ears, well placed dark eyes and clean tight lips. Good spring of rib with a level topline held on the move, she is well off for bone a sound mover, well balanced, presented in excellent condition and showed herself to advantage
2nd Johnson's
TILLCARR KISSED BY FIRE
Another well balanced Blk/Br bitch who catches the eye, she has a nice shaped head with neat rose ears and lovely dark well set eyes. Good width to her chest with enough rib and brisket, she has neat feet stood and moved well another classy bitch
3rd Steven's
BOLDSTOCK BUMP N GRIND
Bl/Br correct head shape with a dark eye, clean muzzle with correct dentition, well balanced body with a straight front and well defined backend, moved well
Res Foster & McDonald's CHELMBULL IN OBSIDIAN AT TUSSELSTAFF
VHC McVay & Hughes'
TILLCARR HALO OF FIRE
Yearling Bitch (17, 2 abs)
1st Wells'
TARAIEL RAY OF LIGHT AT WELLSSTAFFS
Blk/Br with white socks, a well balanced bitch with plenty of strength, pleasing head and expression with correct dentition. She has a strong neck leading to well placed shoulders, there is enough width to her front which leads to a well ribbed body with a level topline and strong hind quarters
2nd Stanway's
WAYSTAFF WHAT’S THE CRACK
White bitch with a strong but femine head,she has the darkest of eyes which seem to follow you, neat ears and a strong muzzle. Nicely balanced body with plenty of width to her front, well ribbed, level topline and good pigmentation. Excellent movement and well carried tail
3rd Raynsford & Stevens' RAYNSTAFF BLACK BEAUTY
Blk/Br who is a good blend of bull and terrier she has a pleasing head shape of correct proportions, a well placed dark eye and neat ears, straight front well bodied with level topline moved with drive shown in excellent condition, I feel there is a lot more to come with this bitch
Res Efreme's
LABRASTAF AFTER DARK AT BINDYESTAFF
VHC Kendall's
ROSSOBULL UPSY DAISY
Maiden Bitch (4)
1st Parker's
ELITEBULL MOJITO AT NETTLEWORTH
1st Puppy Bitch
2nd Nicholson & Speed's BALLINDONA LABRASTAF FORGET’ME’KNOT
Blk/Br nice bitch who is clean throughout, neat head with a good expression, dark pigmentation, short coupled body, shown well
3rd Asker's
DAZMARNIC BECAUSE I CAN
Red with a black mask, well balanced with a good headshape, short coupled with a good spring of rib and good rear angulation. She was carrying a bit of weight on the day but moved well
Res Sanjesh, Hemstock & Hemstock's AURORASTAFF’S KUA NI LEQA OF JOLIHEM
Novice Bitch (13, 1 abs)
1st Parker's
ELITEBULL MOJITO AT NETTLEWORTH
1st Puppy Bitch
2nd Riley's
JOEMIKESTE LET HER RIP FOR HATSON
Blk/Br with a pleasing head shape she has a nice dark eye and correct dentition. She has a good front is short coupled and well ribbed with a level topline and was shown in good condition
3rd Hall's
GEORDIESTAFF NEE BOTHA
2nd Puppy Bitch
Res Oakley's
HOMAFAR JOMANDA
VHC Nicholson & Speed's BALLINDONA LABRASTAF FORGET’ME’KNOT
HC Asker's
DAZMARNIC DAISY DUKE
Graduate Bitch (5, 2 abs)
1st Hopkins'
RASPBERRY RIPPLE OF SPIRIT-STAFFS TO TRUFFLESTAFF
Red bitch with a black mask, nice expression, correct dentition good eye placement Straight well boned front a sound mover
2nd Daly & Lees'
BOSCADOR FLAMING WARRIOR
Dk brindle Feminine head with dark eyes, straight front, short coupled body and a level topline, showed well.
3rd Clark's
ROWELLSTAFF TIGER TOES
Nice brindle colour she has a reasonable head and a nice straight front with plenty of width. She has a good rib, level topline & moved well, slightly longer in the back
Post Graduate Bitch(12, abs)
1st Canavan's
BOLDSTOCK WHO’S BOVERED NOW
A dark brindle bitch who was shown in the peak of condition. She is well balanced throughout has correct front and rear angulation a strong wide front and good rib. A nice head with correct length of muzzle, tight lips, dark well set eyes, rose ears Her condition is a credit to her owner
2nd Stanway's
WAYSTAFF HONEYMOON
Red & White with a dark mask, feminine head of good proportions, darkest of eyes and neat well set ears, she has a strong neck leading to a straight front and good width to her chest, a level topline with well set tail, moves with ease. Well handled
3rd Wilson's
ELITEBULL ELYSIAN DREAM AT KALVERIN
Nicely balanced Blk/Br she has a strong but feminine head with a distinct stop, dark eyes, correct bite and rose ears a straight front with good feet she is close coupled and well muscled with a nice short coat in good condition, showed well
Res Jones'
CHISWELSTAFF BLACK VELVET AT KAMARISTAFF JW
VHC Wilson's
NIKKYLESTAFF BOBBY’S GIRL FOR NORTHSTAFF
HC Miller's
SKYLAND RATATOUILLE
Limit Bitch (10, 1 abs)
1st Jackson's
JACKABYTE BOCOUTURE JW
Blk/Br, A well put together bitch with a strong but feminine head she has lovely dark eyes and ears that she uses to advantage, well laid shoulders, she has a short compact body with a level topline and well sprung rib, good rear and bend of stifle Handled well and moved freely
2nd Howard's
MATRIXSTAFFS BLACK BEAUTY
Quality Blk/Br bitch with a good head dark eye, well set ears, correct bite, pronounced stop. She has plenty of depth to her chest is well ribbed with a short coupled body, good rear angulation, moved and shown well
3rd Isles'
LUTHAIS AURORA BOREALIS
Blk/Br a strong headed bitch with a super expression dark eyes and well set ears, a good front leading to a nice short compact body with a good topline she was shown in good condition with a gleaming coat and moved with drive
Res Breckell's
CHISWELSTAFF PENNY BLACK
VHC Hands & Freeman's
SIRIUSTAFF HEART OF GLASS AT SKYESTAFF
HC Jones' LI’L MISS VELVET AT KAMARISTAFF
Open Bitch (13, 4 abs)
1st McCarthy's
LACKYLE CROI LASARTHA JUN CH
BITCH CC & BEST OPPOSITE SEX
A black brindle of quality that fits the breed standard so well. Beautiful clean head with rose ears and darkest of eyes, correct muzzle to skull ratio, good length and strength to her muzzle, correct dentition, not overdone in any way. Good reach of neck which flows into well placed shoulders her front is straight and true she has a good tuck up at the loins and a strong backend, shown and moved well keeping a nice topline. A pleasure to award her the bitch CC
2nd Dougan's
LUTHAIS LIGHT OF VENUS JW
RESERVE BITCH CC
Another Blk/Br bitch of quality, with many of the same attributes as the winner she has a beautiful clean eye catching head with the darkest of eyes and rose ears that are used well. a very close decision between these two bitches it came down to the fitter condition of the winner. She moved and was shown to perfection. A well deserved RCC
3rd Johnson's
CH ELLCHANSHA ONCE UPON A TIME JW
Another top class Blk/Br bitch who is well deserving of her CH status, she is extremely well balanced with a classic head the darkest of eyes and neat rose ears. She has a well proportioned body with a good drop of brisket and moves with drive, carried her tail slightly high.
Res Winrow's
ATTITUDE JINGLE JANGLE AT JAYNEZE
(IMP RUS)
VHC Hands & Freeman's
GAZSTAFF’S BLACK VELVET AT SKYESTAFF
HC Lewis'
JASAMARCH CELTIC QUEEN
Bred by Exhibitor Bitch (4, 1 abs)
1st Kendall's
ROSSOBULL UPSY DAISY
Brindle bitch with a white flash she has a gleaming coat, strong head with a pronounced stop, well placed dark eye and the neatest of ears. A nice straight front with a good depth of brisket and moves well. A promising young bitch
2nd Hall's
GEORDIESTAFF NEE BOTHA
2nd Puppy Bitch
3rd Wallace's
INVERQUINZY SPARKLING STAR
Dk/Br standard sized with a feminine head and dark eyes, correct dentition, straight front, level topline, she is slightly longer in back but moved freely
Veteran Bitch (9, 2 abs)
1st Wilson's
CH BULLHAWK JESSIE JAY AT NORTHSTAFF BEST VETERAN IN SHOW
8 year old Blk/Br bitch who retains all the attributes that gained her title, a worthy champion who doesn’t look like a veteran. She still has a strong head of good proportions with neat well set ears and a nice dark eye. Straight well boned front with plenty of bone, she is well muscled and Moved with drive, showed and handled well
2nd Riley's
JEFMOR STRAIGHT AS A DIE
7 year old Blk/Br a lovely femine head with neat rose ears she has a good front with ample bone and is well ribbed she is still in excellent condition and moved out well
3rd Harrison & Roper's CH TRAWDEN ICE AND SPICE JW
7 year old Red and white pied, strong headed bitch with rose ears and a dark eye she has good pigmentation, a straight front, level topline, moved and handled well
Res Folwell & Morris'
ASBONSTAFF JUST IN TIME AT ROWELLSTAFF
VHC Kendall's
BIGGLESWICK DIAMOND LIL AT ROSSOBULL
HC Daly & Lees'
STAROLESTAFF ARABELLA AT BOSCADOR
BITCH JUDGE:
PENNY FUNNELL (POWERPACK)
Open Show - 22nd May 2021 Judge - John Parker (Nettleworth)
BEST DOG & BEST IN SHOW - JACKABYTE JAVIKAH
RESERVE BEST IN SHOW, BEST BITCH & BEST PUPPY IN SHOW - GEORDIESTAFF NEE BOTHA
RESERVE BEST DOG - CALLASTAFF SON OF THE MOON
BEST VETERAN AND RESERVE BEST BITCH - CH BOLDSTOCK AM I BOVERED JW
BEST OPPOSITE SEX VETERAN - CH/BEL/DUT/LUX/INT CH FAIRLENIUM'S SNOW PATROL
JW ShCM DUT VET CH VVW18 ETT14
BEST OPPOSITE SEX PUPPY IN SHOW - DRINGSHAW ATHOS
I would like to thank the committee of the East Anglian Club for inviting me to judge this show. The
first club show for over a year. Despite the extra procedures to make the show safe from COVID
I thoroughly enjoyed my day. I tried to make allowances in time and patience for many dogs who
were either at their first show or were a bit “ring rusty”. I had a great entry and I thank each and
every exhibitor for bringing their dogs under me. I hope we will have many more days like this
one this coming year!
Minor Puppy Dog (3, 1 abs)
1st REGALBULL ENZO
Standard size black brindle dog just 6 months and 1 day old. His head is developing nicely, he has nice dark round eyes good ear carriage helping to give a pleasing expression. His mouth is correct housed in a clean muzzle which is not too short. His body is developing nicely for one so young with correct angulations front and back and a low tail carriage to finish things off. His movement was hard to assess as with many today but he seemed to enjoy his walk up and down the field. Good luck with him
2nd BRINSTAR RED MARAUDER
Standard sized red dog with white flash and dark muzzle. Good ear carriage. Mouth as it should be. Body developing along the right lines
Puppy Dog (4)
1st DRINGSHAW ATHOS (Best Puppy Dog)
Top sized red and white dog that commands attention. His head is really beautifully marked with good pigmentation on his nose and very dark round eyes, it is clean, no sign of wrinkles, muzzle is of correct length (not too short), tight lips lovely rose ears, correct mouth. He is well off for bone on his straight front which is correctly angulated. He has an appealing body developing with a good spring of rib and level top line leading to strong, correctly angulated hind quarters with a correctly carried tail. I really liked this dog. Very smart!
2nd TILICIOUS LITTLE BY LITTLE
Another nice red and white dog! This one is standard sized again has lovely markings and has some attitude in the ring. Good pigment, dark round eyes pleasing head-shape and expression, good mouth, Decent angulation back and front body developing well. Two nice red and white dogs…..
3rd ALMOSTAFFS AMONG THE STARS
Res BRINSTAR RED MARAUDER
Junior Dog (4)
1st FAIRLENIUM'S AMERICAN PIE
Black brindle and white standard sized dog. Straight front, and nice depth to his brisket. His head is strong and clean with dark round eyes, good ear carriage black nose with good nostrils. Correct angulations back and front rib developing nicely he holds a level topline and has a pump handle tail. He had a tendency to crouch a little but this can be corrected with training and experience
2nd TILLCARR FIRE COLLECTIVE
Standard sized black brindle dog, nice compact body shape which set him aside from the other dogs in the class, strong in head, good mouth and expression, good ears and round eyes
3rd TILLCARR FORGED IN FIRE
Res CHISWELLSTAFF I AM LEGEND
Yearling Dog (3)
1st JACKABYTE JAVIKAH (Best Dog & Best in Show)
Top Sized black brindle dog who again commands your attention. I was looking all day to find a dog or bitch that I liked more than this dog but was unsuccessful! He has a lovely clean, well-shaped head with no lippiness, correct length of muzzle again not too short, rose ears, nice dark round eyes all contributing to a handsome expression. His head is not overdone in anyway. His teeth are large and correctly placed. His front is straight and well boned. If I was nit picking I would have preferred slightly more angulation to his front but show me the perfect dog! He has a good spring to his ribs, a level top-line, good bend of stifle, strong hind quarters, and a low tail-set. Overall the package is one of strength and athleticism that I like to see in a Stafford
2nd TRAWDEN ROCKET MAN
Standard sized white and red dog nice head and expression with dark round eyes and excellent pigmentation. Good angulation back and front. He had a tendency to stretch his self out a little spoiling his outline but again this can be fixed with a little training and show experience
3rd LABRASTAF MAGMA AT HAIDASTAFF
Novice Dog (4)
1st DRINGSHAW ATHOS (1st PD)
2nd FAIRLENIUM'S AMERICAN PIE (1st JD)
3rd LABRASTAF MAGMA AT HAIDASTAFF
Res STORMZIE BLUE KISS
Graduate Dog (3, 1 abs)
1st MONTGOMERY GUARD
Standard sized mahogany brindle dog, typical head and expression, stocky strong body with a level top-line which he held on the move
2nd STORMZIE BLUE KISS
Blue brindle, strong “cobby” dog with a strong head, round eyes and good ear carriage
Post Graduate Dog (10, 2 abs)
1st JACKABYTE JAVIKAH (1st YD)
2nd SKYLAND ENCHANTED
Standard sized black brindle, good head expression and ears with the correct length of muzzle. (There were some in this class that had muzzles that were too short) Nice body shape that earned him his second place. His angulation to front is good I would have preferred slightly more angulation to the rear. His body is well proportioned, balanced, close coupled. Good condition with a line down his back one of the fittest today. Overall a smart dog
3rd GAZSTAFF'S BLACK MAGIC
It was a close call between 2nd and 3rd so I asked this dog to also stay for a critique. Another nice standard sized black brindle dog. Nice head tidy ears, dark round eyes all giving a nice expression. Correct dentition all housed in a clean muzzle. He is well constructed and has a pleasing body shape
Res ELLCHANSHA HOTSHOT
VHC TARAIEL SOULJA BOY JW
Open Dog (8, 1 abs) Good class!
1st CALLASTAFF SON OF THE MOON (Res Best Dog)
Standard sized black brindle white flash to his front. Lovely head and expression. Clean lips, correct muzzle, ears and dark eyes. Alert looking dog who uses his ears to his advantage. Good angulation back and front, light in the loins, a “line down his back” showing his fitness, low tail set. All in all a very nice standard dog who did very well to win this class and beat another nice dog
2nd CATSTAFF'S USED TO
Standard size Black Brindle who pushed the winner all the way…A little stronger with more bone than 1st. Good strong head with correct length of muzzle, good teeth, nice round eye, rose ears. Good muscle definition throughout. Compact strong body, good tail-set level top-line. Should do well in the future. Good luck
3rd ELITEBULL SUPERMOON
Res MAXSTA FLOYD LORD OF THE WENT
VHC SIKAISTAFF SHADOW WARRIOR AT MAIDENDALE
Veteran Dog (2, 1 abs)
1st CH/BEL/DUT/LUX/INT CH FAIRLENIUM'S SNOW PATROL JW ShCM DUT VET CH VWW18 ETT14
Black Brindle and white pied dog who is a well known Champion. He has a good head and expression good muzzle length. Straight front with strong bone, stocky body. Overall a dog which is very typically a Stafford. Thanks for bringing him
Minor Puppy Bitch (7, 2 abs)
1st GEORDIESTAFF NEE BOTHA
(Best Puppy Bitch, Best Bitch, Res Best in Show)
Standard sized black brindle bitch with white flash. She has a lovely straight front with a “medium weight” of bone. Nicely shaped head strong but feminine, dark round eyes and neat ears all contributing to a pleasing and alert expression. Her mouth is correct. Correct angulation back and front (Fore-chest obvious and correct bend of stifle at the rear). Her body is compact with a good spring of rib, correct tail-set. The more I looked at this bitch the more I liked her. She was the winner of three classes so I had plenty of opportunity! She still has to mature but when she does she will trouble the best. Good luck with her for the future. I had no hesitation in giving her the Best Bitch award as well as Best Puppy and RBIS
2nd GINSTEAN CHARLOTTES WEB
Black brindle and white bitch, standard sized straight front, nice head clean in the lips, dark eyes rose ears. Body developing nicely. Another nice bitch
3rd ELITEBULL MAI TAI
Res ELISTAFFS HARTBREAKER
VHC SCIPELEI THE BEAUTY OF DORNE
Puppy Bitch (6)
1st GEORDIESTAFF NEE BOTHA (1st MPB)
2nd BOLDSTOCK MISS DILLINGER
Mahogany brindle bitch with a flash of white, lovely colour and pattern. Nice head and expression, correct length of muzzle good mouth and pigmentation of eyes etc. Again a tidy bitch who was unlucky to meet the winner today…
3rd MACADERMUS TOO INFINITI
Res ELISTAFFS HARTBREAKER
VHC DREAM LIGHTNING R-NYX NIKITIS
Junior Bitch (9, 2 abs)
1st CHISWELLSTAFF ANGEL EYES
Black brindle athletically built bitch with a good tuck up and pleasing body shape. Level top-line standing and on the move. Straight front good brisket, pleasing head with correct length of muzzle (not too short), dark eyes etc.,
2nd ZAAGABULL PIXIE DUST
Standard sized, black brindle, strong headed bitch with a nice body shape. Compact body with good ribs and correct angulations back and front
3rd BOLDSTOCK BUMP AND GRIND
Res TARAIEL RAY OF LIGHT
VHC JACKABYTE DECADENCE
Yearling Bitch (9, 2 abs))
1st LABRASTAF AFTER DARK AT BINDYESTAFF
Black Brindle with large white flash, well balanced athletically built bitch who was a little finer than some of the others in the class. Nice head shape dark pigmentation, good bite correct ear carriage, good angulations to back and front nice tuck up in the loins, quite a fit looking bitch all round
2nd KADEJEN LEADER OF THE PACK
Similar to winner but has a little more bone. Again a black brindle with a white flash, pleasing head, ears and eyes. Hard condition with a good tuck up, correct tail carriage and a nice flow to her neck into shoulders
3rd ELITEBULL SOLITAIRE
Res FERGIESTAFFS HANDS OF STONE
VHC GOGO DANCER AT ELISTAFF
Novice Bitch (7, 3 abs)
1st GEORDIESTAFF NEE BOTHA (1st MPB, PB)
2nd KADEJEN LEADER OF THE PACK (2nd YB)
3rd GOGO DANCER OF ELISTAFF
Res DREAM LIGHTNING R-NYX NIKITIS
Graduate Bitch (0)
Post Graduate Bitch (9, 1 abs)
1st BOLDSTOCK WHOS BOVERED NOW
Standard Sized Black Brindle, straight front, nice head, ears eyes, muzzle and mouth. Compact body, good tail-set, good bend of stifle held her top-line on the move
2nd LEGENDSTAFF SWEET LADY CUM GEORDIESTAFF (IMP ESP) JW
Dark Brindle bitch with flash of white to front. Slightly stronger head than first, good ear carriage, dark eyes, nice in profile, good bend of stifle and correct tail-set
3rd SKYLAND RATATOUILLE
Res RHOGLASS JUST LOOKING
VHC CHISWELLSTAFF BLACK VELVET AT KAMARISTAFF JW
Open Bitch (4)
1st JACKABYTE BOCOUTURE JW
Standard Sized Black Brindle good angulations back and front which was pleasing to see. Close coupled and well balanced in profile, Good weight of bone without being overdone, nice head, dark round eyes rose ears, good bite. She had just finished her season so was carrying a bit of extra weight (The joys of showing bitches!) Overall a tidy bitch who deserved her win today
2nd GAZSTAFF'S BLACK VELVET AT SKYESTAFF
Black Brindle bitch with white front, strong headed bitch good ears, dark eyes, good bite. Little taller than winner looks really nice in profile. Good angulation back and front nice length to her neck. Correct low tail carriage
3rd FAIRLENIUM QUEEN OF MARVEL
Res LI'L MISS VELVET AT KAMARISTAFF
Veteran Bitch (2) two lovely bitches to finish the day thank-you for bringing them
1st CH BOLDSTOCK AM I BOVERED JW
(Best Veteran in Show & Res Best Bitch)
I cant believe how time has gone I remember her doing really well as a puppy and going on to get her title but this was the first time I had chance to see her really up close. Lovely coated dark stripey brindle with lovely pigmentation all round. Her head is strong feminine and clean, no lippiness at all. Correct depth to her stop with dark round well placed eyes and neat rose ears giving her a stunning expression. Good angulation back and front compact closely coupled body with a good spring of rib, tucked up in the loins giving a very pleasing shape to her overall, Athletic , strong and feminine all at the same time! Pleased to award her RBB and Best Veteran in Show
2nd TARAIEL LORDE JW ShCM
Another one who I cant believe her age! Well-constructed standard size black brindle bitch with lots of white to her front and legs. She has a nice shape to her head with a good length to her muzzle, dark round eyes neat rose ears, black wide nostrils and a correct bite. She is a well-constructed bitch with a straight, well boned front with correct angulation to her shoulders. Her body is strong and compact with plenty of rib a level top-line obvious waist leading to rear quarters that are well bent at the stifle. Her tail is carried low. Thanks again for bringing her
John Parker - Nettleworth
Photography by Debbie Desmond, Joe Lanckmans & Dave McKimm