ENGLISH BULL NATIONAL TERRIER 26
Judge: Ms A Gates
BEST OF BREED : 220 BUNCE, Mrs Sarah & HOLKHAM, Mr Neil Rougebull Fragile Silence At Dougherty
Dog CC : 220 BUNCE, Mrs Sarah & HOLKHAM, Mr Neil Rougebull Fragile Silence At Dougherty
Res Dog CC : 219 BECKINSALE, Mrs Sian Teirwgwyn Fully Loaded At Cywbullys
Bitch CC : 238 O'REILLY, Mr Tony Ragnarok Lagertha
Res Bitch CC : 230 HORTON, Mr John Robert & HORTON, Mrs Fiona Vetsbullies My Baby Does Me
Best Puppy : 225 ENGLISH, Mr P Clansmann Wishmaster
Best Veteran : 226 GALLA, Dr O A & GALLA, Dr L C Ch Vetsbullies Killer Queen
Best Special Beginner :
VETERAN DOG/BITCH
1. Galla’s CH VETSBULLIES KILLER QUEEN – A large, well-behaved 8-year-old brindle &
white bitch standing well up on the leg. She has a long, sweeping head, well filled with
a pleasing expression. Dentition correct for incisors, with one correct canine. She has
well-laid shoulders, tight feet, is perhaps just a shade long in body, complemented by
well-angled stifles. Presented in excellent condition and handled to advantage. It is
hard to believe she is a veteran. BEST VETERAN IN BREED
PUPPY DOG
1. English’s CLANSMANN WISHMASTER – An 11-month-old white puppy, very much a
youngster with his best still to come. Not yet fully bodied, but showing pleasing body
lines. His head is still developing and a little browy at this stage; however, he has
excellent eye placement with small, piercing eyes giving a keen expression. Dentition
correct for incisors, with one correct canine. Short-coupled, with adequate shoulders
and correct tail set. Moved parallel both coming and going. BEST PUPPY IN BREED
POST GRADUATE DOG
1. Hedges’s CIVERT BORDER REIVER – A beautifully made medium sized brindle and white
dog, presented in hard, lean condition and catching the eye for his overall quality. He
has a powerful, wide and strong head with just the right amount of turn and fill without
being overdone, finished with a keen, intelligent expression. Dentition correct for
incisors, with one correct canine. His front assembly is a real highlight, with beautifully
laid shoulders and the correct length of humerus. He is perhaps just a shade long in
back, but this is balanced by well-angled hindquarters, tight feet, and a well-set tail.
Moved true and parallel going, though a little wide coming. He secured this class on
his excellent construction - particularly his front, a virtue that is all too rare in Bull Terriers
and indeed across many breeds.
2. Jowers’s CLANSMANN AIR OF MENACE – A large brindle and white powerhouse of a
dog presenting a sweeping profile and a powerful, masculine head. He has a strong
muzzle and correct bite. He was somewhat reluctant to use his ears, which detracted
slightly from his overall expression. He carries substantial, strong bone throughout,
supported by tight feet. His shoulders are well laid back; however, a slightly short upper
arm gives him the impression of being a touch long. Overall, a quality dog of real
merit, and I found myself vacillating between placing him first or second.
3. Pope’s RAZORSEDGE BERRY LANE at TEGENBULL – A white dog with brindle head
markings who appeared somewhat overawed by the occasion. He has a pleasing
Whippets
profile with good depth and a keen expression. Dentition is excellent, with a perfect
bite. He has decent shoulders and is complemented by excellent hind angulation.
4. Ahvenainen’s MIANDALE FROZEN IN TIME.
5. Mills’s RIGHTSTUFF BLACK KNIGHT.
LIMIT DOG
1. Bunce & Holkam’s ROUGEBULL FRAGILE SILENCE at DOUGHERTY – A powerful red and
white dog with an outstanding headpiece - long, with excellent turn, deep and wide
with plenty of fill, complemented by well-placed ears, an excellent expression, and a
correct bite. Strongly constructed, with well-placed shoulders and well-angled stifles,
supported by a powerful second thigh and tight feet. He is slightly out of balance, as
he could benefit from a little more length of leg. He moved parallel both coming and
going with good drive. Beautifully presented throughout. Was happy to learn that this
completed his title which must have been a special day as he went on to win Group 4
as well! CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE DOG & BEST OF BREED
2. Sullivan’s DEVARCA ANYTHING GOES at DWELINEBULL – A brindle and white dog
presented in gleaming condition. He shows a pleasing, sweeping profile and a correct
bite, though I would prefer a little more depth to the head and ears set more on top to
complete the expression. He has beautiful, strong, round bone and a lovely forechest,
with a tendency to carry his tail a little high. Correct in length of back. Another good
mover, covering the ground with drive in parallel strides.
OPEN DOG
1. Beckinsale’s TEIRWGWYN FULLY LOADED at CYWBULLYS – A white powerhouse of a dog,
full of substance and strength. He has a lovely head with a well-turned profile,
excellent fill, well-placed ears and a correct bite. He carries thick, round bone
throughout, with a decent front, tight feet and a strong second thigh. Moved well both
coming and going. On the day, he was a little loose in condition and his coat could
have been better presented; improved presentation would undoubtedly take this dog
to the next level. RESERVE CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE DOG
2. Thompson & Woodward’s GORBAIN DARK DESTROYER BARNESMORE – A brindle and
white terrier-type dog with a pleasing head, showing a sweeping profile, nice fill and a
correct bite. He has good layback of shoulder, tight feet, a short back and a wellturned stifle, although a little weak in second thigh. He has a sweet temperament and
was well presented on the day.
PUPPY BITCH
1. Stanley’s ARICON BLINK OF AN EYE – A 10 and a half month-old, pale red and white
puppy with pleasing body lines. She has a sweeping profile and a correct bite with
well-placed ears and adequate fill, though more width and strength in the muzzle
would complete the picture. She carries round bone with nice angulation throughout
and tight feet. She made her handler work hard on the day. She was the frontrunner
for Best Puppy, but unfortunately was not brought back into contention.
2. Leigh’s BULLWIZZ SHE IS LOVE – An 11 and a half month-old white with red eye marking
that had a pleasing profile, showing good turn and fill and a nice expression when her
interest was caught. Well built throughout with a shapely, balanced body and nice
feet. She was out of coat and somewhat lacklustre in her ring presentation, appearing
a little lazy on the day.
3. Dyson’s BULLWIZZ STAR ATTRACTION TAWNBARR – An 11 and a half month-old white
puppy with brindle head markings. On reviewing the catalogue afterwards, she
proved to be a litter sister to the previous exhibit, and was very similar in type, sharing
many of the same qualities, differing only in having slightly less depth of head. A nice
overall youngster, well made throughout. Moved well both coming and going and
was well presented.
4. Jowers’s CLANSMANN WICKED OBSESSION.
JUNIOR BITCH
1. Zajac’s KENBLOOM MELINI – A black brindle and white junior with a shiny tuxedo-like
coat. She has a nice profile with adequate fill, though she could benefit from a little
more overall power to her head. Dentition is correct. Her front assembly could be
better angulated, which would in turn improve her balance and shorten the
appearance of her back, while she is well angulated behind. Moved parallel both
coming and going. Lovely presentation throughout.
POST GRADUATE BITCH
1. Mathison’s BLAZINBULLYS BLACK WIDOW – A beautifully presented black brindle and
white bitch in glossy condition. She has a sweeping profile with an excellent expression,
though she could benefit from a little more strength in head and underjaw. Dentition
correct for incisors with ok canines. She displays pleasing, feminine body lines with a
level topline, nice feet and well-angled quarters.
2. Mountain’s BILBOEN WANDERLUST OPAL – A white bitch with black brindle head
markings. She has a stunning head, showing a long, well-turned profile and correct
incisors. A substantial, strongly built girl with excellent bone and a well-muscled second
thigh. Her shoulders would benefit from better layback to complete the picture.
Moved well.
3. Sullivan’s UNIONBUL’S HUNTRESS at DWELINEBULL – A six-year-old white bitch with black
head markings, carrying a little extra weight. She is somewhat plain in profile but has
excellent depth and a perfect bite. Beautifully constructed throughout, she has an
excellent front assembly with well-laid shoulders and the correct length of humerus.
LIMIT BITCH
1. O’Reilly’s RAGNAROK LAGERTHA – A beautiful, strong, large brindle and white bitch
who immediately caught my eye upon entering the ring. She has a beautiful head
with a long, sweeping profile that combines depth and fill and a correct bite. She
carries an alert expression and uses her ears well, completing the picture. A powerful
girl with flowing body lines, good bone throughout and tight feet. She has decent
shoulders, is a little long cast, but is well made behind with excellent hind angulation.
Moved parallel coming and a little close going. On presenting the Challenge
Certificate at the end of the show, I was surprised and pleased to discover she is a litter
sister to the male I awarded a CC to at my previous judging appointment. CHALLENGE
CERTIFICATE BITCH & BEST OPPOSITE SEX
2. Smithson’s REBELSIDE MYTHICAL MOON at PHOENIXSCAR – A white bitch with red head
markings. She has a stunning head with good turn and fill and a correct bite. She has a
long neck and is a little short in upper arm, which gives the impression of being slightly
long cast. She has adequate shoulders, a straight front and a strong second thigh. A
little overawed on the day, she did not fully make the most of herself in the ring.
OPEN BITCH - Two bitches between whom I deliberated closely, as they were very similar in
many respects and both of excellent quality. I was therefore interested to learn afterwards
that they are litter sisters.
1. Horton’s VETSBULLIES MY BABY DOES ME – A white bitch with red head markings. She
has a pleasing profile with an excellent expression, enhanced by keen, “wicked” eyes
and a correct bite. Balanced in construction, she carries good bone, decent shoulders
and a nice topline. She moved parallel both coming and going with good drive.
RESERVE CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE BITCH
2. Galla’s CH VETSBULLIES MADE IN HEAVEN – A white bitch with brindle head markings.
She has a sweeping profile with good fill, a correct bite and an excellent expression,
making good use of her ears. Her front assembly is adequate and she has nice feet
with good bone and substance throughout. She moved well both coming and going.
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