FOUNDED 1973
CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
Monday, 25th May 2009
at Wood Green Animal Shelter, Godmanchester, Cambs
JUDGES
Dogs - Mrs Anne Dick (Bourtie)
Bitches - Mr David Lowe (Seighford)
Referee - Mr Len Kell (Barda)
BEST DOG & BEST IN SHOW
BRITSTAFF BY JOVE OVER DUMBRITON
RESERVE BEST DOG & RESERVE BEST IN SHOW
WYREFARE THE GOVERNOR
BEST BITCH
CH CROSSGUNS MEMPHIS BELLE
RESERVE BEST BITCH
ROLENSKA LEADING LADY AT SAXANJAX
BEST PUPPY BITCH & BEST PUPPY IN SHOW
ASHSTOCK CONSTELLATION
BEST PUPPY DOG & RESERVE BEST PUPPY IN SHOW
RAMBLESTAFF EBENEZER GOOD
BEST VETERAN DOG & BEST VETERAN IN SHOW
CH WAYSTAFF DUTCH COURAGE
BEST VETERAN BITCH & RESERVE BEST VETERAN IN SHOW
CH ECLYPSTAFF SHEZA TRUBLE
BEST BREEDER IN BREED
JAGSSTAFF KENNEL
DOGS
I
was delighted to have the privilege to judge this prestigious show I would like
to thank the committee for the warm welcome myself and Brian received. Also a
special thank you to my stewards who ran the ring efficiently. As for the
exhibitors I know it’s a cliché but some of the places could be reversed on
another day especially post graduate, limit and open. The one thing that
concerned me was the condition of some of the coats. Surely as ambassadors of
the breed on view to the public we should present our dogs in at least clean
condition.
MINOR PUPPY DOG (6)
1st Scarlett & Reid's RAMBLESTAFF
EBENEZER GOOD - BEST OPPOSITE SEX PUPPY Nice headed puppy with keen expression dark round eye straight
front with ample bone. Nice tight feet good bend of stifle and level topline
standing and on the move. Handled to perfection to win Best Puppy Dog but
had to give way to a lovely puppy bitch today. Very promising. Will watch his
progress with interest. Good luck!
2nd Asker's DAZMARNIC DON'T ELL 'EM Another promising puppy similar comments to first apply but just preferred the overall balance of one
3rd Meara & Millgate's RAMBLESTAFF SOLO ECLIPSE
Res Turner's PEMATU'S CAPTAIN COOL
VHC Ridley's JAGSSTAFF THE FISHER KING
HC Simmons' BULLYRAUT FLASHY LAD
PUPPY DOG (10)
1st Robinson & Hedges' LEGER WE STAND UNITED AT RAMBLIX Strong headed puppy with strong muzzle and foreface for age. Dark round eye set well in head. Punishing expression and deep stop. Balanced picture standing and on the move. Just preferred the clean lines of the minor puppy for Best Puppy Dog
2nd Summerfield's CANAKEY MAD ABOUT THE BOY Red puppy with a lot to like when you view from every angle. Dark round eyes and neat ears. Lovely expression when he was alert. Lost out on ring presence to 1 but could change places on another day. Both puppies should do well
3rd Booth & Grimwood's IZUMIS COTTON EYE JOE
Res McGee's MAD MAN MOON
VHC Hart's ALBERMARBULL BLUE PROGENY
HC Dolphin's ALPORT TORNADO
JUNIOR DOG (14, 3 abs)
1st Beaufoy's WYREFARE THE
GOVERNOR - RES C.C. DOG & RESERVE BEST IN SHOW Red,
handsome well balanced young dog with an excellent expression. Clean lips,
strong muzzle with correct mouth and good strength of under jaw. Correct
shoulder placement, well padded tight feet. Level topline, good rear
angulation, moved with drive. Won this class with a bit to spare. In the lineup
he shone and followed me round the ring. It was with pleasure I awarded him the
RCC. Sure there are bigger things to come. Good Luck. RBIS in compete agreement
with my co judge.
2nd Thomas' ASHBULL O'LEARY AT SAMTAN JW Another quality dog presented in immaculate coat condition and muscle tone. A striking expression. His head and neck flowed into his body in pleasing balance. Handled to advantage. Moved soundly. Unlucky to meet first
3rd Sutcliffe's PENDLESTAFF THUNDERBOLT
Res Bruton's ZAKSTAFF THE GUARDIAN
VHC McFadyen's ARAIDH COMMITMENT
HC Keirl's OSCELLSIE DEVIL'S SUN
YEARLING DOG (10, 1 abs)
1st Membury's MITZSTAFF NO MERCY Liked this dog's overall balance and expression. Good eye and ear placement. Straight front and tight well padded feet. Nice dog viewed from every angle. Moved out with ease and drive. Handled well
2nd Pickett's VALGLO SINGIN' THE BLUES As the name suggests this is a blue dog. Probably the best blue I have seen. Pigmentation correct for coat colour, dark nails and eyes. Well boned straight front, compact feet. Well developed hindquarters and holds his topline on the move. Fits the standard well. Handled expertly by this young handler
3rd Hyde's SEDGBRED SAMSSON
Res Swift's LONGDRIVE MANHATTAN
VHC Gibbins' CROSSGUNS FRED ASTAIRE
HC McFadyen's ARAIDH COMMITMENT
MAIDEN DOG (7)
1st Booth & Grimwood's IZUMIS COTTON EYE JOE Unplaced in puppy. Pied with good head and expression when alert. Tends to keep his ears back. Good head, distinct stop. Good in bone. Short coupling with correct bend of stifle. Moved and handled well
2nd Sutcliffe's PENDLESTAFF THUNDERBOLT 3rd in Junior. Very pleasing outline, just preferred the expression and overall balance of 1. Moved and handled well.
3rd Winrow's JAYNEZE SOUL SURVIVOR
Res Membury's MITZSTAFF NO MERCY
VHC Meara & Millgate's RAMBLESTAFF SOLO ECLIPSE
HC Simmons' BULLYRAUT FLASHY LAD
NOVICE DOG (5, 2 abs)
1st Booth & Grimwood's IZUMIS COTTON EYE JOE
2nd Sutcliffe's PENDLESTAFF THUNDERBOLT
3rd Roberts & Stubbs' SMYLINATYA ACTIVE AMBUSHER
GRADUATE DOG (8, 3 abs)
1st Dowse's ROTHERSTAFF BLACK TIE This black brindle has a wicked expression with correct placed round dark eye, correct bite, good stop, strong neck, well placed shoulders, well sprung ribs, moved with purpose and drive. Handled well.
2nd Rastall & Durham's MERIMNA AHEAD IN LINE This dog is well balanced but just preferred the expression of the first dog. Moved with power and drive and well handled
3rd Freshwater's ADVOCATES KING OF THE RING
Res Deeks' CROSSGUNS TRUE LIES
VHC Hammond's HAMMYSTAFF NEW SENSATION
POST GRADUATE DOG (16, 4 abs)
1st Lawrenson's CROSSGUNS TOM JONES Top size dog that oozes quality and in excellent condition. Good head shape with dark eyes and neat ears. Good deep stop that enhanced an excellent expression, correct bite, strong neck and depth of brisket, tight well padded feet, good bone, good rear angulation giving him drive when moved up and down the mat. Expertly handled. Considered for top honours today. Will watch his progress with interest. Good Luck
2nd Peacock's DRINGSHAW STONER Red with a lovely expression, with lovely neat ears, correct balance of skull to muzzle, straight front with ample bone, nice tight feet, well muscled neck leading to well ribbed body, strong hindquarters, moved well carrying a level topline. These two dogs could change places on another day
3rd Simmons' CHEZATREE WARCLOUD
RES Funnell's VEKLORRA BARNEY REBEL AT POWERPACK
VHC Woodhead's LONGDRIVE DOMINO
HC Wheeler's DENAGAR LORD ACHILLES
LIMIT DOG
1st Marriot's JAJCAS CHALLENGER
Admired
this dog from the ringside and he didn’t disappoint. Strong skull with
deep stop, keen expression, good eye and ear placement. Straight front and
tight feet. Deep brisket and well sprung rib cage. Level topline and
defined loins. Pleasing outline standing and on the move. Strong
hindquarters and bend of stifle. Totally in tune with his handler.
Good movement fore and aft. In excellent condition. Handled to
perfection. Thank you for the pleasure of going over him. Should make top
honours.
2nd Dillon's CRAGAILS GET A GRIP
A
black brindle of superb quality which you would expect from this affix.
Won a second in a very competitive class on his balance. Large round eyes
set in a very clean head. Correct scissor bite and good stop. Enough
breadth of muzzle to under jaw to complete overall picture. Straight
front, very well defined muscles, tight feet and right up on his toes.
Commanded my attention. Moved with determination. Just would like
more strength all over for me, but an honest dog
3rd Moore & Cullum's DYNASTAFF JACK THE LAD
Res Welsh's CROSSGUNS BLACK EYED PEA AT STAFFWIZE
VHC Hopkins' TRUFFLESTAFF KID GLOVES
HC Page's BENJERRIES BLUSTERS
OPEN DOG What a super class of excellent dogs. Another cliché I’m afraid, but didn’t have enough first cards
1st Gilmour's BRITSTAFF BY
JOVE OVER DUMBRITON - C.C. DOG & BEST IN SHOW Red
of outstanding quality who I have admired from the ringside. Thank you for
giving me the opportunity of going over him. Shown in excellent, hard
condition. Well balanced head with no exaggeration. Dark eye, neat
ears, good mouth, lovely expression. Moved and handled expertly. Had
no hesitation in awarding him the CC and was delighted to see him go BIS on
agreement with my co judge.
2nd Jackson's CH STORMBULL SO WOT Another dog I have admired, but never had the pleasure to go over until today. This dog portrays overall balance and type. Excellent head and deep stop. Lovely expression with dark round eyes and neat ears which he use well. Muscular defined body of correct proportion with straight front and tight feet. Short in back and close coupled. Deep brisket and strong well muscled rear. Good bend of stifle. He moved with power and drive. Presented in great condition. Was unlucky to meet 1 in such cracking form
3rd Mace & Davies' CH STORMBULL SOLO
Res Hehir's JAGSSTAFF THE RED CIBIE
VHC Waltham's DRINGSHAW VALENTINO
HC Gibbs' CH TILLCARR PYROTEKNIC
BRED BY EXHIBITOR DOG (9, 2 abs)
1st Membury's MITZSTAFF NO MERCY
1st
in yearling dog.
2nd Hopkins' TRUFFLESTAFF KID
GLOVES Top
size, well balanced black brindle. Strong head and superb expression with
correct stop. Level topline on the move. In first class condition.
3rd Wise's CHELAKAZ CHELSEA'S WISE BOY
Res Braggins' SANSPARIEL THE DEMOCRAT
VHC Well's WELLSSTAFF NORFOLK LAD
HC Holdcroft's JAKAMY PRINCE ALFIE
VETERAN DOG
1st Connelly's CH WAYSTAFF
DUTCH COURAGE - BEST VETERAN IN SHOW
An
outstanding pied who excelled in balance and demanded my attention in this class
today as he did when I awarded him RCC some years ago. Was pleased to
award him Best Veteran with my co judge.
2nd Water's CH ASHSTOCK BY JUPITER
JW Another
outstanding dog who is also balanced but had to be happy with second today.
Just felt 1st had the edge.
Thank you for the pleasure of going over these two elderly gents again.
Res Pooley's SEIKOSTAFF HERCULES
VHC Lannnin's BETHANE THORIN
BITCHES
This judging appointment was the highlight of my
28 years in Staffords, for an Australian judge to be invited to award CCs at a breed show
in the UK is as good as it gets, and therefore I will never forget this appointment, it
was an extremely enjoyable day.
I would like to start by thanking a number of people.
Firstly, Harry Coble and the Committee of the Club for the opportunity, many thanks. Some
people in the
Secondly, Ann Corns (and John) and David Levy (and Val) for providing me with accommodation,
assisting me playing tourist (but Ann I have seen enough English country lanes to last me
for a lifetime now) and generally for great hospitality. Ann Corns told me no-one leaves
her house hungry or sober and I now believe it!
Thirdly, the Australians that contacted me in the lead up to judging, wishing me the best
of luck, thank you. I was truly surprised by the number of you who made contact wishing me
well, and the fact that I knew you would all be keeping close to the results was nice to
know.
Finally, and by no means lastly, the exhibitors, firstly for their entries in the first
place, but most importantly for making me feel so welcome, right down to ordering some
good Australian style heat to judge in.
Generally
I found the exhibits to be of a very high standard, with great depth in most classes.
Indeed a number of placings were very close and could easily be different on another day.
Heads in particular were of an excellent standard throughout, to the extent that upon
listening to my critique tape afterwards I found myself saying another very good head over
and over, so if my critique that follows seems somewhat repetitive regarding heads, that
is because that is the way it was. As this is such an important aspect of our breed this
was a pleasing aspect of my entry. On the other side of the coin I did see a number of
quite poor feet, this being the only negative trait that cropped up more than a few times
and therefore worthy of mention
MINOR PUPPY BITCH (16/1a)
1st Morris' AYMSTAFF RED HOT CAPER – 7 month old, red. A bitch of
very good type throughout. Excellent strong head of correct proportions, with a
lovely deep stop. Good strong muzzle with correct bite. Lovely dark round eye,
full of expression, finished off with lovely small rose ears. Well boned, well
angulated in the shoulder. Ribbing acceptable for her age, level topline, good
strong hind quarters, correct pump handle tail and moved well in all directions
2nd Booth & Grimwood's
RAMBLESTAFF JORJA ON MY MIND – 8 month old, black
brindle. Another quality bitch with an excellent strong head showing femininity,
yet strength. Good strong bone, good front, and probably slightly better in rib
than the girl ahead of her. Lovely short coupling with level top line, pump
handle tail well set on. Very good hindquarters. Today this girl messed around
on the move and it was the fact that it was difficult to see her move adequately
that prevented me from placing her higher despite being a worthy contender for
first.
3rd Mead's CHAPMEEK ALL THAT BLING
Res Mead's CHAPMEEK ROXANNE
VHC Smart's ARNHEM UR AVING IT
HC Booth & Reid's RAMBLESTAFF TAKE ON ME
PUPPY BITCH (11/0a)
1st Waters' ASHSTOCK CONSTELLATION – 10 month old, red. A lovely young bitch of obvious quality that took my eye almost immediately, standing about 15 inches. Fantastic headpiece displaying great strength but also clearly that of a bitch at the same time. Excellent strong muzzle, good bite, excellent stop and lovely dark round eye. Her wonderful expression was finished off by near perfectly placed small rose ears. Excellent forequarters, well angulated, substantial bone. Very good ribbing, short coupling with level top line that she maintained on the move. Well muscled, well angulated hind quarters. Moved well. BEST PUPPY BITCH and with Mrs Dick’s agreement, BEST PUPPY IN SHOW.
Res Day & West's IZUMIS LUK AT U LUKIN AT ME
VHC Connelly's ROSIE MAE AT GILLCONN
HC Alden-Smith's LEGER OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS
JUNIOR BITCH (19/5a)
1st Funnell's KEWAUNEE POCAHONTAS FOR POWERPACK JW – 17 month old, black brindle. A very classy bitch indeed. Excellent head showing great depth through the skull, strong short muzzle, correct bite, lovely large teeth. Good stop, dark round, well placed eyes, well set rose ears. Excellent neck resting on well laid shoulders, well boned, good feet. Excellent ribbing with lovely depth of brisket, short coupled, level topline maintained at all times on the mover. Very well muscled in the rear and very well angulated. Moved well in all directions in the class, however, in the CC line up crabbed on the move which took her out of contention at that point for higher honours.
.2nd Raynsford's CARRIBEAN COCO AT
RAYNSTAFF
critique for 2nd in Puppy Bitch
3rd Stone's ASHBULL BLACK MAGIC
Res Frankland's ALDWYCH REET PETITE
VHC Barker, Ventham, Booth & Grimwood's RAMBLESTAFF MISS DEMEANOUR
HC Thomson's ATHARRISONS MOLLIES PRIDE
YEARLING BITCH (10/2a)
1st Lowe & Hedges' RAMBLIX REVISIONIST AT KHANS PRIDE JW – 21 month old,
black brindle. One that stood out from the start as needing to be considered.
Also shown very well and showing great keenness and balance. Very good
head of correct proportions, good depth through and strong muzzle with good
scissor bite. Lovely dark and round eye, well placed looking straight ahead.
Ears of the highest order, correctly placed and carried well. Well muscled neck
of correct length sitting well on correctly angulated forequarters. Good bone,
good feet, well ribbed, nice short coupling with a level topline that held at
all times. Well muscled rear, correct tail, moved well in all directions. If
there was a criticism to be made of this girl it would be that she could be
carrying slightly less weight.
2nd Jackson & Whitehouse's BOURTIE WOT A STEAL JW – 17 month old, black brindle
with a white blaze. This was a very close call, and on another day could easily
be reversed. A very similar bitch in type and presentation to 1st.
Very good strong yet feminine head, with good stop. Strong muzzle, good bite,
lovely dark round eyes, excellent rose ears set on well. Good neck, well laid
shoulders, very good bone, good feet. Well ribbed with good depth of brisket.
Lovely short coupling. Topline level when standing, but just lost it ever so
slightly on the move and this was the difference between first and second today.
Well muscled and angulated rear. Moved well.
3rd Fryatt's DENBRIGHT RED ANGEL
Res Slattery's JACKNIFE SHADY LADY
VHC Membury's MITZSTAFF CRAZY MAZEY
HC Cottle's MAXSTA DARK SECRET AT JAYJADES
MAIDEN BITCH (10/3a)
1st Booth & Grimwood's RAMBLESTAFF JORGIA ON MY MIND see critique for 2nd in Minor Puppy Bitch
2nd Booth & Reid's RAMBLESTAFF TAKE ON ME – 8 month old, black brindle.
Lovely feminine head of good proportions, with good muzzle housing correct bite.
Lovely dark, round eye, good small rose ears well set on, lovely soft
expression. Good neck on well laid shoulders, well boned, good feet. Ribbing
acceptable for a youngster with room for further development, good front. Short
coupling with level topline whilst standing but tended to get lost slightly on
the move. Very well muscled hindquarters of very good angulation. Well set on
and carried pump handle tail. Moved well.
3rd Day & West's IZUMIS LUK
AT U LUKIN AT ME
Res Edwards' CHAPMEEK MACY GREY AT MOOREVIEWS
VHC Bowler's BETHANE MODJADJI AT TRELYNBOW
HC Payton's SUNNYSTONE PARTY GIRL AT TONPAY
NOVICE BITCH (8/1a)
1st Raynsford CARRIBEAN COCO AT RAYNSTAFF see critique for 2nd in Puppy Bitch
2nd Booth & Grimwood's RAMBLESTAFF JORGIA ON MY MIND - see critique for 2nd in Minor Puppy Bitch
3rd Booth & Reid's RAMBLESTAFF TAKE ON ME
Res Membury's MITZSTAFF CRAZY MAZEY
VHC Nunan & Butten's TRUFFLESTAFF BONNY ACORN
GRADUATE BITCH (7/1a)
1st Welsh's VALGLO MATILDA FOR STAFFWIZE JW – 18 month old, black
brindle. Immediately took my eye due to wonderful expression. Very good head
showing the strength and femininity I like. Good strong muzzle with good bite.
Well placed dark round eyes, well placed rose ears of correct size to balance
the head and give that lovely expression she showed. Well muscled neck, correct
angulation in the forequarters with ample bone. Good feet. Ribbing whilst
adequate could be ribbed back for preference giving the impression of a longer
than desired coupling despite a nice short back. Level topline, well muscled
rear, well placed and carried tail. Moved very well.
2nd Parker's RUMROURKE RUBIWAX OF NETTLEWORTH – 31 month old,
black brindle. Quite pleasant head, and whilst I would prefer slightly more
cheek, she possesses a good strong muzzle with correct bite, good dark round
eyes and well placed, well carried ears of correct size for the head allowing
for quite good expression. This bitch has a lovely body and this got her the
placing today, excellent ribbing, good depth of brisket, good front, well laid
shoulders, level coupling that was maintained on the move despite being a
whisker longer in the back than I would have preferred. Well muscled, well
angulated hindquarters. Moved well in all directions.
3rd Barker, Ventham, Booth
& Grimwood's RAMBLESTAFF MISS DEMEANOUR
Res Turner's STARWIND SEQUIOA
VHC Foster & McDonald's TUSSELSTAFF BLACK FURY
HC Essex's ROWELLSTAFF TOP HATTER WITH JAVAWOLF
POST GRADUATE BITCH (26/6a)
This class was particularly pleasant to judge with a good number of exhibits possessing obvious virtues and in the end many of the placings were quite close and decided only on minor points.
1st Reaney & Jackson's ROLENSKA LEADING LADY OF SAXANJAX – 23 month old, black brindle. A bitch that fits perfectly the size, balance and overall proportions that I prefer, and with obvious qualities to add to that picture. Fantastic headpiece of near perfect balance. Good strength maintaining femininity, excellent muzzle, large teeth, good bite. Almost perfectly placed round eyes that were very dark, almost black at first glance. One of her real virtues was her lovely ears, set on well and carried very well at all times. The head picture was completed by a lovely soft expression. Well muscled neck, nestling into well laid shoulders. Very well boned, excellent tight feet. Excellent ribbing, with good depth of brisket, very good front, coming to hand as desired. Short coupling, level topline maintained at all times. Well muscled, well angulated hindquarters. Very well placed and carried pump handle tail. Moved very well in all directions and well handled. The overall picture of this bitch was one of great quality and excellent overall balance and it was a pleasure to award her RESERVE CC today.
2nd Taylor's NIATONA FIFI LA FUME – 24 month old, black brindle.
This was a very close second. This girl is very similar in overall type and
construction to the one in front of her, but just slightly more substantial
overall, and what separated them in the end was my preference for the slightly
smaller bitch overall. Excellent head of good strength in all areas, yet still
clearly that of a bitch. Good strong muzzle, good bite, excellent stop, lovely
dark round eyes well placed. Excellent ears, well set on and carried. Good
muscular neck sitting well into well laid shoulders. Excellent bone. Very well
ribbed with excellent depth of brisket, and coming to hand as required. Good
short coupling with level topline. Well muscled rear of correct angulation. Well
set on and carried pump handle tail. Moved well in all directions.
3rd Nunan & Buuten's TRUFFLESTAFF COUNTRY GIRL
Res Atherton & Kemp's TORNADOSTORM DANCING QUEEN
VHC Membury's MITZSTAFF TOUCH OF CLAZZ
HC Beard's HASWETH CRAZY JAYNE
LIMIT BITCH (16/2a)
Another very good class
with a number of good quality bitches in it.
1st Hirst & Bibby's
TARAIEL TRINITY – 38 month old, black brindle with a
white front. Very well put together balanced bitch with excellent square look to
her when viewed from the side and it was this that first caught my attention on
this girl. Very nicely proportioned head of good strength and depth through the
skull in particular. Good muzzle with correct bite, lovely dark and round eyes
well placed. Well placed rose ears adding to lovely expression overall. Well
laid shoulders, excellent bone, well ribbed with adequate depth in the brisket,
very good front. Lovely short coupling with level topline, well muscled rear of
correct angulation. Well set and carried pump handle tail. Moved very well in
all directions.
2nd Simpson's
BRIGANAH BLACK ORCHID JW – 17 month old, black brindle. Again a very
nicely put together girl of good balance. There is a lot to like about this
girl, particularly her head which showed great strength yet remaining that of a
bitch. Excellent strength particularly in the muzzle, good bite. Lovely dark and
round eyes well placed. Good deep stop. Very well placed ears of correct size to
give balance to the head. Lovely expression. Good muscular neck on well laid
shoulders, good bone. Very well ribbed, with good depth of brisket. Short level
topline which was maintained at all times. Well angulated and muscled hind
quarters, excellent pump handle tail set on and carried well. Whilst she moved
well, she was a bit flat on the day and this was the difference in the end
between 2nd in this class and perhaps pushing for higher honours.
Res Atherton & Kemp's TORNADOSTORM DANCING QUEEN
VHC Gent & Jackson's ADVOCATES KWEEN OF THE RING
HC Turner & Short's CROSSGUNS BIANCA OF JAYJADES
OPEN BITCH (16/8a)
This was another
outstanding class stacked full of quality.
1st Blacker's CH CROSSGUNS MEMPHIS BELLE – 36 month old, black brindle. There is little more that I can add to what has previously been written about this bitch. Whilst she is more substantial than I normally prefer in a bitch, her overall quality, hardness of condition and balance demands attention and at the end of the day I decided to set my size preferences aside for a bitch of clearly outstanding quality. Her head in particular is of the highest order in quality. Excellent strength throughout, excellent bite with teeth of great size. Very good deep stop, excellently placed very dark round eyes. Excellent ears giving perfect balance to the head and outstanding expression. Very well muscled neck sitting very well on very well angulated shoulders. Excellently boned, excellent tight feet. Ribbing of the highest order with excellent depth and well ribbed back also. Good short coupling with a level topline that never waivered throughout the day. Very well angulated hindquarters, muscled to perfection with a particularly prevalent second thigh. Very well set on and carried pump handle tail. It was an absolute pleasure to award this girl the CC today.
2nd Robinson & Hedges' LEGER PHOTO FINISH FOR RAMBLIX JW – 24 month old,
black brindle. Another high quality bitch with not quite the same size and
substance of the bitch ahead of her, but very well balanced. Her outstanding
virtue is her head, amongst the best seen on the day, with good strength and
depth about it but still clearly that of a bitch. Excellent muzzle with good
bite. Very well placed dark round eyes and very well placed and sized ears that
completed a very good picture of a Stafford bitch head. Well muscled neck.
Excellent angulation in front, with ample bone, good feet. Very well ribbed with
a good strong coupling that was a whisker longer than 1st and this
was one of the deciding factors in the end. Level topline at all times. Well
angulated rear of ample musculation. Good pump handle tail well set and carried.
Handled very well and moved well in all directions.
3rd Hopkins' CH TRUFFLESTAFF
MONIFA KANIKA
Res Day & Needham's STORMPIKE EBONY AND IVORY AT BULLRED
VHC Manito's DYNASTAFF MISS COMPLEX
HC Folwell & Morris' EBONY BREEZE AT ROWELLSTAFF
BRED BY EXHIBITOR BITCH (11/3a)
1st Smart's
ARNHEM NICE N FIESTY – 33 month old, red with white
blaze. Another bitch that displayed more substantial structure than I would
normally prefer, but again a quality exhibit that deserved recognition despite
my normal preferences. Excellent head showing great strength, although I would
have liked a little less loose skin about it. Excellent strong muzzle with good
bite, great depth in the skull, good stop. Lovely dark round eye, good sized
well placed ears. Good strength in the neck, well angulated forequarters,
excellent bone. Very well ribbed, good depth about the brisket, strong short
coupling. Very well muscled and well angulated rear, correct pump handle tail
well set and carried. Moved well but was inclined to slightly loose her topline
when viewed from side on.
2nd Thomas' SUNNYSTONE STEEL MAGNOLIA – 41 month old, black
brindle. A bitch at the top of the standard. Very good head displaying adequate
strength throughout, with good stop. Correct bite, well placed dark round eye.
Ears well set on and of good size for the head. Well angulated forequarters that
were well boned, but feet could be a little tidier. Excellent ribbing, her body
being her best virtue in my opinion, ribbed back very well with good depth in
the brisket. Strong short coupling. Well muscled and angulated rear, good tail.
Did not move as well as the girl ahead of her today and this was one of the
deciding factors.
3rd Dillon's CRAGAILS INDIAN
SUMMER
Res Turner's TIDESTAFF FIRECRACKER
VHC Bowler's TRELYNBOW SEDONA SUNSET
HC Day & West's IZUMIS LUK AT U LUKIN AT ME
VETERAN BITCH (9/3a)
1st Williams' CH ECLYPSTAFF SHEZA TRUBLE JW – 7 years and 4 month old, black brindle. A lovely quality bitch that came under consideration in the final 4 for the CC despite her years. In excellent condition for her age, and comparing well amongst many here younger than her today. Lovely head structure, with strength and femininity. Good strong muzzle, excellent bite, deep stop, strength through the skull. Lovely dark round eyes, very well set on and carried ears. Overall a head full of expression. Good strong neck sitting on well laid shoulders, with very good bone. Well ribbed including in both length and depth. Lovely short coupling showing strength and remaining level despite her years. Well muscled and angulated hindquarters. Correct pump handle tail set on and carried well. Moving well in all directions. Had this girl not been showing a little inherent softness that comes with age she may have pushed for higher honours.BEST VETERAN IN SHOW
2nd Stanway & Albutt's
CH CRASHKON MEL BEE JW – 8 years and 9 month old, black brindle. This
girl is an absolute credit to her owner to be in such good condition still at
her age. Very good strong bitch head, strong muzzle with scissor bite, good
stop, excellent depth through the skull. Well placed dark round eye, excellent
ears in both size and placement. She is showing fantastic expression today. Good
neck on well laid shoulders, ample bone. Very well ribbed with depth of brisket
in particular taking my eye. Good short coupling, holding a good topline at most
times. Well angulated and well muscled (albeit a little soft these days)
hindquarters. Excellent pump handle tail well set and carried. Movement is
starting to show some signs of deterioration which should be expected at her
age, however satisfactory in my estimation.
Res Funnell's KNOCKON MINERVA OF POWERPACK
VHC Jervis' STEFFANJAX FOXY LADY
HC Pooley's PUFFIN PIED PRINCESS
BRACE (judged jointly)
1st MR & MRS WELLS' BRACE - only exhibit. 2 black brindle dogs of very similar type and matching well. The aim of the Brace Class in my opinion is that the exhibits should both be matching in type and work as a team, and in this regard, in particular should gait around the ring beside each other. This team, whilst satisfying the first requirement did need to do a little more work on the second one, but in the absence of any competition remained worthy of the win
BEST BREEDER
JAGSSTAFF KENNEL
3 exhibits, 2 teams of Black Brindle dogs and 1 team of red dogs. The most important requirement for this class in my opinion is consistency of type in the exhibits presented so that one can clearly form the opinion that the exhibits in question must portray the belief in the judge that the same breeder has bred them and that the breeder in question has a distinguishing type that they bring forward consistently in successive generations of dogs they breed. Therefore whilst the type in question must have some notable quality attached to it, the winner of this class may not necessarily have the best exhibit(s) on display on the day, it is a combination of reasonable quality and consistency of type. This being the case the “red” team were the winners on the day as there were identifiable qualities in the exhibits, their heads in particular were all very good and of similar structure giving rise to the fact that the typiness of the exhibits in that team was the best of the 3 teams on display as the other 2 teams had greater variation in type despite the presence of some very good quality exhibits
