Show Results

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.

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

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

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 1^st/2^nd 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, 1^st and 2^nd thigh visible. Adequate bend of stifle with hocks well let down. Tight short gleaming coat enhances her condition. Moved with ease. Was pipped by 1^st 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 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)

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

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

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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

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

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 1^st 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 1^st. There can be no complaints to coming 2^nd 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 1^st and 2^nd  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

a 21 month old black dog with very small white detail on front who is bang on breed standard size. An all round good dog with no exaggeration or omission in any quarter. Correct head, keen expression, good stop, appropriate body and head to body proportions with strong bone, deep chest and sturdy feet. Back and coupling proportionate to size and well muscled hindquarters. Another all round good, honest dog.

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 1^st but a little less spring of rib and a little longer in the back and slightly lighter eye than 2^nd.  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 1^st 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 1^st and 2^nd 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 3^rd 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

FAIRLENIUM’S BAT OUT OF  HELL

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 2^nd 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 1^st, 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 1^st 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 2^nd, a little shallower and narrower in the chest and less rib than 1^st. 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

WAYSTAFF MOON SHINE

A stunning white dog with red patch over one eye who, for me, just screams “beat me if you can”. From shiny black nose to tip of tail I could find much to praise and little to criticize. I know no dog is perfect so if I had to criticize I’d ask for slightly smaller ears but with so much to praise this is small criticism indeed. A thoroughly well balanced and proportioned dog with strong bone throughout and tight, well padded feet. The typical Stafford head, broad and deep, is carried proudly on a strong neck and has all the correct ratios and proportions. In outline, the head has a strong and pronounced stop complimented by plenty of cheek muscle, a clean bite and dark, well set eye. The body leaves little to be desired. Excellent depth and breadth of chest lead on to well placed shoulders and elbows, well sprung ribs, close couple and distinct, neat tuck. From the rear the pleasure continues with a well placed tail and enough muscle and strength to complete the picture. Altogether, in my opinion, a hard to beat dog. DOG CC & BEST IN SHOW

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 1^st 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 1^st 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 1^st 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 1^st and 2^nd 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 1^st 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)

Open Show - 22nd May 2021    Judge - John Parker (Nettleworth)