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STAFFORDSHIRE BULL BIRMINGHAM NATIONAL 23 Judge: Mrs Lorraine Rollin STAFFORDSHIRE BULL JUDGE BIRMINGHAM NATIONAL 23 I would firstly like to thank The Birmingham Dog Show Society for their invitation to Judge and award my first sets of CCs, it was a great honour which I thoroughly enjoyed. Congratulations must also go to their hard working committee and members for putting on a such fabulous well organised (Coronation) Show, well done. Thanks also to my ring stewards Jacqui Davies and John Parker who did a fabulous job. Last but not least many thanks to each and every exhibitor who took the time and expense to show their Staffords under me, it was a privilege and I sincerely appreciated it. Thank you also for taking my decisions in such a sporting manner and giving applause to those placed. The standard in some classes was so good I could have doubled up on the place cards quite easily. Overall the quality on display was excellent including mouths with only of a couple of misplaced incisors so I wont mention teeth in my critiques. I did however notice a small number of exhibits with narrow upright fronts and a couple of exhibits slab sided, something to be mindful of especially when breeding as these are not characteristic of our breed. 1 Millers Skyland Imperial, Bl/Br puppy whose confidence and ring presence made him stand out from the crowd. His proportionate clean head and lip won 1st place over 2nd. He’s quite well muscled and defined for such a young dog and has good width and depth to his rear quarters which he used to full potential on the move. Sound image created both standing and on the move. Overall a tidy pup. Awarded BPD as he just had the edge on condition. 2 Greens Sikaistaff Black Barrel, Bl/Br pup at a slightly different stage of maturity as 1st but none the less showing similar virtues of balance and breed type. I particularly liked the smoothness of his silhouette and transition of neck to withers. Slight tendency to lean forward which stretches the rear legs out to much, this is easily resolved with practice. Moved well. 3 Carr’s Tropical Red Rum At Almostaff. 1 Jones Kamaristaff Royal Rumour, Bl/Br youngster another who displays confidence in the show ring, Head proportions balanced and expression typical. His good front won him first place over 2nd, which is smooth with no looseness at the elbows. Everything else is coming together well especially his brisket, length of rib and loin which is developing nicely. Lots of time for full maturity. Moves out well fore and aft with a sound topline. 2 Hollands Diedenas Billy Miske, Bl/Br pup who has the sweetest of expressions and dark round eyes. Head not as mature as 1st but cleaner, with time proportions should match up. Overall his body shape is pleasing and balanced with some definition of muscle to rear quarters and cut to loin. Plenty time on his side to mature on. Moved well holding his topline. 3 Liggins Highbourne Lordofthedance At Knockon. 1 Lowe & Kaur-Hayres Big Man On Mac Dui Shawrigg JW, Red with White blaze and toes, a young dog who is well matured and developed for his age, overall shape is strong balanced and muscular throughout. Dark round eyes and well placed ears set off his chiselled head. Coat is short and close which is always great to see and feel that combined with his lovely rib and cut loin complete the package. Powerful rear quarters drove him up the mat holding his topline. Slightly better rear quarters just gave him the edge over 2nd and up with the top contenders today. 2 Wilson & Rodger’s Bienn A Bhuird With Azzgem, Red with White chest, collar and socks, dark mask pigmentation on a strong balanced head with the darkest of eyes gives this lad such a keen expression, I later found out that he was the brother of 1st place so it came as no surprise that they shared many of the virtues described above. He’s well put together with fabulous front brisket and rib, tidier feet than 1st and tends to push forward a little when stacked which effects his outline, something to be corrected. On the move he went with drive in parallel topline held throughout. Very nice boy. 3 Durells Hamason Greatest Showman. 1 Stanways Waystaff Strikes Mayhem, Wh/Red Pied, muscular male whose is so well balanced, his body contours flow smoothly giving a fabulous outline. So happy and excitable he makes life difficult for his handler but when he’s settled you get to appreciate his many virtues including cleanness of his strong head, darkest of eyes and wide deep muzzle.The balance of his front is spot on and in profile everything just looks right from his fore-chest to his tail his wide deep hams just finishing of the picture. When he moves he moves, parallel for and aft, driving on while holding a solid topline. Show in fabulous fit condition. Went on to be my RCC winner. 2 Reynolds Niatona Wreck It Ralph, Red with White chest, collar, socks and flash to head, young dog attributed with many virtues, nothing course or overdone, balanced throughout. Clean head of good proportions, dark eye well placed ears and black pigmentation all make for a good keen expressions. Front and all quarters are well balanced and muscular, I would like to see a little more cut and definition to his loin as this will definitely enhance his profile further. Moves with such ease and drive in parallel, topline sound. Unfortunate to come up against 1st today I just preferred his fitter outline and rear quarters. 3 Yates Zakdan Devious Devil JW. 1 Hemstock & Sanjesh Jolihem Phileas Fog, Red with White chest, collar and socks, well matured body of great substance on a young lad and a bit of a handful for the owner. Strong head which is well proportioned dark eye and fabulous black masking over a strong muzzle and underjaw. Body is strong muscular and defined with powerful wide rear quarters. He does I feel need just that little more on the leg to create the image of total balance which may still come as he is only just out of puppy and has time. Once he settled he moved out with drive holding his topline. 2 Cychols Kylestaff The Hitman, Bl/Br small white markings to chest, very much a puppy and quite immature in most areas, another who was a bit of a handful. Dark eye with muzzle and underjaw showing to be developing well, front still a bit loose but with maturity should tighten up just needs time which he has to develop on. Took time to settle on the move but when he focuses he moves fine holding his topline. Lost out to 1st on front assemble and maturity. 1 Thomas Biggleswick Mr Tom, Red with small white patch on chest, the colour of this dog is truly rich and the fact that it was gleaming enhanced his muscular body. Lovely head piece darkest of eyes and clean black masked muzzle and underjaw make for a classic expression. From all angles he’s sound, balanced muscular and defined with a well cut loin and powerful wide deep hams, with those he powered with drive up and down the mat holding his topline. One to watch. 2 Marshallsays Fergustaff Tudor Legacy Red with White head , collar, chest and socks, compact package, well balanced and full of breed type. Beautiful headpiece with dark eyes thin small well placed ears, lips clean good underjaw. Lines are smooth and just blend from one area of his body to another. Topline is notably level in freestand and with well muscled rear quarters he drives easily up the mat parallel for and aft that topline not moving. Lost out to 1st on condition, I’d liked to have seen more definition and cut from rib over the loin which would have made such a difference. 3 Mayers Maynestaff Smooth Criminal. 1 Day & Thomas Goldwyn First Edition To Jayalix, Red with White chest, first thing I noticed was his striking head and keen alert disposition, eyes are dark enhanced by dark rims, strong fore-face with black masking gives for a lovey expression. Good front which is proportionate and balanced. Loin is cut well, super rib and rear quarters which show muscular definition. Slightly over stretches his rear legs when stacked which intern makes his topline look as if it slopes down something to be aware of and corrected. Moves out well parallel and with drive holding his topline. 2 Rutherfords Niatona All Above Board Red with white face, red eye patches, white chest and socks, the markings on this lads classic head totally throw the eye and you need to look past them to appreciate the virtues, eyes dark and round, thinnest of neat ears and strong proportionate muzzle and underjaw. Compact well toned muscular body with good angulation. Good length to rib and as close coupled as required. He also has one of the shortest close coats in pristine condition that’s out there. Moved with drive for his handler topline held. Lost out to 1st place as just preferred his front and alertness. 3 Cobbs Tillcarr Fire Collective. 1 Couzens & Coombes Niatona Arlo Coombes, Red with White jaw line, head flash, chest, collar and socks, from the start of the class to the end this boy was on his toes, focused and demanding my attention. He gives a clear image of power for his size with his well muscled balanced outline fitting the standard so well. Head clean and masculine with a powerful muzzle and underjaw, eyes and small thin ears set well giving a true stafford expression. From all angles he is well balanced, great underline shows good length to his well sprung rib finished off with well defined loin, not forgetting his powerful wide well muscled rear quarters. Moves out with drive and purpose, in parallel for and aft holding a solid topline. Totally focused throughout, shown in fabulous fit condition and tone, he wanted to win today and win he did. Pleasure to go on to award him Dog CC and then BOB. Today he gained his 3rd CC. 2 Goughs Manark Made To Measure, Red with White chest, classic headpiece on this lad who never took his dark round eyes off me, good strength to underjaw with clean lip, ears small, thin and well placed enhancing his expression. Body well muscled and defined with powerful rear quarters, hams firm and deep which he used well to drive on up the mat parallel in both directions. Unlucky to come up against 1st today who was on top form. 3 Biddlestone Pridesdale Red Gunner. 1 Arntzen & Manitos Ch Catstaff’s Used To Bl/Br who has everything the standard requires, strong clean head with the darkest of eyes. Steady as a rock and a temperament that takes it all in his stride. Full of breed type from all angles. Balanced width/depth of brisket ratio with well sprung ribs and well defined Loin. Shown in fit condition with lovely contours muscle and definition making for a pleasing image. Sound parallel movement finished off the package. Well deserving of his Champion title and one who should always be well up in the cards and in with a shout for top awards which he was. 2 Thomas & Griffiths Ch Gazstaffs Black Magic, B/Br, slightly smaller in stature than first but showing many similar virtues. Good chiselled head, clean lip with strength to under jaw. Flowing transition from neck to shoulders. Ribs are well sprung and of good length. He’s Compact, four square with a solid level topline and moves with drive in parallel holding that topline throughout. Lost out to 1st as he was that bit fitter and toned today. Another worthy of his Champion Title. 3 Plumstead’s Callastaff Son Of The Moon 1 Lewis Ch Biggleswick Splash Of Ginge, Red with White chest and toes, one who demands your attention and such a showman, keen, alert never taking his eyes of you. Shows breed type through out, strong chiselled head dark eyes and powerful clean muzzle. From all angles balanced fit and muscular. Ribs of good length and well sprung, his loin cut, defined and close couple. Movement is easy and effortless for him, drives out holding his topline on the way. A Champion worthy of his title. Went on to be my BVIB. 2 Jordan’s Ch Dazmarnic Know What I Mean, Red with small white chest patch, Stunning headpiece on this old boy who is smaller all round than 1st but still packed with type and many virtues. Muscular fit defined compact body, set square with sound balance on all angulation, lovely close coupling and short coat, a picture of fitness. Like 1st he moves so well and true. Another who has his Champion title and well deserving. Lost out to 1st as he just showed himself off better today. 3 Fox’s Jolihem Stand By Me. 1 Sandfords Farlenium Iron Queen, Wh/Br Pied, happy bitch who just loved what she was doing today and on top form. Head clean with the darkest of eyes lovely and feminine expression. Forequarters well under her, close coupled with defined loin. Tidy all round displaying plenty type and temperament. No problems with movement she drove out with ease and in parallel level topline completing the picture. Winner of Special Beginners who went on to take SB Group 1. Fantastic achievement. One to watch. 2 Bowman’s Sikiastaff All Of Me, Bl/Br, a beautiful feminine head with such a keen expression, good set up with well balanced angulation front and back. Front legs well under her with shoulder laid back. Rear quarters well muscled and firm which she used to drive up the mat. All round a tidy bitch who lost out to 1st as she had that little more strength that I was looking for. 3 Sandfords Skyestaffs Unspoken. 1 Marshallsays Kentstars Minerva With Fergustaff, Red with White muzzle, head stipe, chest, collar and socks, a puppy who has everything going for her, so clean throughout with an adorable feminine expression. Eyes dark, pigmentation strong, clean lip and balanced fore-face just make for a super image. Her balanced angulation smooth straight front and body contours all work so well to give a beautiful image. For one so young she moves so controlled and effortlessly in parallel like a pro. Delighted to later award her BPB and BPIB. One with a bright future. 2 Millers Skyland Consort, Bl/Br, pup with a beautiful feminine expression, head still slightly immature but everything looking as it should for her age. Compact body shape with a level topline, angulation front and back good. Another who for her age did the walk like a pro holding her topline throughout. Just preferred the overall performance and look of 1st today. More to come from this pup. 3 Grays Aberstaff Merry Of Soul. 1 Plumstead’s Kamaristaffs Royal Gem, Bl/Br white dot to chest, sound pup of good breed type, clean head of good proportions with dark eyes, well set ears and such a sweet feminine expression. Sound front with brisket developing nicely. Overall she displays good breed type and balance throughout. Her movement is controlled in parallel holding a solid topline. Another with a bright future and time to mature on. Lost out in PB challenge as just preferred the others expression and overall presentation. 3 Moldovans Ayledstaff Forgive Me Not. 1 Davis & Booths Shamara Patronus Charm, Br with White on Chest, beautiful strong headed bitch who has the darkest of eye, proportioned for-face and lovely feminine expression. Lots of breed type throughout from her good front to her tail carriage. Good depth of brisket leading to well sprung ribs and defined loin. Overall tidy sound and shapely, shown in fit condition. Moved so well with ease and drive in parallel fore and aft. 2 Ships Delacour Sweetest Taboo For Idyllicstaff, Wh/Br Pied, on her toes and full of herself from start to finish. Feminine expression, clean headed with lovely dark round eye. Her tone and definition are apparent, good length and spring to ribs, shapely and balanced throughout. Overall everything together gives a picture of good breed type. Took some work by her handler to settle her down to move but when she’s focused she moves true in parallel. Just preferred strength of 1st head and her free movement. One to watch none the less. 3 Lands Zivannaz No Stopping Me Now. 1 Preston’s Tillcarr Fire Inigma, Bl/Br with White dot to chest, breed type throughout on this lovely bitch who has the sweetest of feminine expressions and darkest of eyes. From all angles she shows balance and smooth lines, in profile you appreciate her level topline and well sprung ribs of good length. Compact, solid in stance, true to the breed and on the move she drives in parallel holding that level topline. Pushed hard for high awards today. 2 Sandfords Farlenium Iron Queen, As SBB above. 3 Foulkes Bullbrothers Wildflower 1 Funnells Powerpack Morgan Le Fay, Bl/Br Standard compact bitch of good breed type, head clean and feminine eyes dark and round which engaged with me throughout the class. Front legs well under her with good angulation front and back, well sprung ribs and defined loin. Moved well with ease shown in super fit hard muscular condition that won her the class. 2 Askers Dazmarnic Daisy Duke, Wh with red eye patch, such a pretty clean headed bitch dark eyes and lovely pigmentation on her face, fore-face clean and proportionate. Fabulous front with good width and depth of brisket. Topline level as they come with good angulation on all quarters showing breed type throughout and lots to like. Moved out in both directions effortlessly in parallel holding a solid topline. Just needs to be in more fit condition. 3 Bowman’s Sikaistaff All Of Me. 1 Hammond Hammystaff Love Bomb, Wh/Red Pied, beautiful feminine expression that’s so appealing, head clean with dark well placed eyes, skull deep through with prominent cheek muscles enhancing a strong clean fore-face. Transition from neck to her shoulders gradually widens to a super front of good width and depth of brisket. Her profile displays a fabulous fit defined body with angulations well balanced. Ribs are of that all important good length and well sprung, her close coupled and well defined loin go on to enhance her wide muscled deep hams which she used to drive up the mat so effortlessly. Today she ticked all the boxes for me and in my opinion, she’s packed with breed type. Delighted to go on to award her BCC and I hope the others 2 follow. Lost out to dog for BOB as he was just so much on his toes today, it was a close call. 2 Sandfords Farlenium Iron Queen, As SBB above. 3 Mayers Maynestaff The Girl Is Mine. 1 Stanways Waystaffs Whats The Crack, Wh/Red pied, keen alert bitch who shows power throughout. Head good dark eyes, muzzle and underjaw strong wide and deep. Compact with good front fore-chest, brisket and angulation. Underline flows nicely with well sprung ribs of good length, close coupled with defined loin. Body nicely finished off with powerful rear quarters of great width and depth. Not the best feet but her other virtues certainly make up for them. Once settled she moved with drive in parallel both ways holding that topline. 2 Turners On The Hill Two At Tidestaff, Br with white chest flash, classic head on this girl with a keen expression. Clean lip with lovely strength of fore-face upper and under along with prominent cheek muscles and depth of skull. Tidy throughout with good front angulations and ribs. Another with powerful rear quarters, wide and deep which she used to drive easily up and down in parallel holding her topline well. Close call but 1st just had that bit more definition of loin and attitude. 3 McFadyen Niatona Call Me Karen. 1 Thomas Tillicious Whatever At Biggleswick, Red with White chest flash, beautiful feminine headpiece of good proportions, dark eyes well placed thin small ears finish off a mischievous expression. Front shows balance to depth and width of brisket and smooth transition from neck to shoulders. Pleasing to the eye and full of breed type throughout, ribs have good length and are well sprung, lovely close coupling and well cut loin finish off a lovely body shape from head to tail. Angulations are balanced and muscle tone is defined and firm. When she gets going she moves true to the standard holding a sound topline. Showed well today and I was pleased to go on to award her BRCC. 2 Barringtons Kodaknott Pink Legacy, Wh/Red pied, two gorgeous dark eyes watch you throughout, beautiful feminine expression. Head clean as are her body lines. Front legs well under her balanced angulation, super length and spring of rib combined with defined close coupling make for a very nice sound image true to standard. Turned out in fit firm condition and her rear muscular legs made the walk effortless in parallel topline held. Pushed hard but just preferred head of 1st. 3 Desmond’s Niatona Pandoras Box To Elitebull JW. 1 Arntzen & McDermotts Catstaffs Say Goodbye, Bl/Br, this bitch is so composed and confident, beautiful head whose dark eyes and well paced ears enhance her sweet feminine expression. Clean lip, fore-face shows strength both upper and under. Full of breed type and balance throughout, front legs well under her with laid back shoulder, lovely length to her well sprung ribs finished with well cut loin. Compact and standing square, her coat gleaming which emphasised her defined muscular deep wide rear quarters, just a lovely image true to the standard . Moves out with drive and ease in parallel with a solid topline. Was given great consideration in the challenge. 2 Walls Ch Goldwyns Shes The One, Red with White chest and toes, what a headpiece on this bitch, beautiful, keen, alert, intelligent feminine expression, another who never loses eye contact. Eyes dark, Ears thin, small and so well placed, muzzle and under jaw strong with balanced width and depth, everything so appealing. Smooth lines throughout with good front, ribs are well sprung and long with definition to her loin, she’s balanced, muscular and full of breed type with a lovely short close coat. When she gets into her stride she moves with drive and purpose in parallel holding her topline. Certainly worthy of her Champion Title, lost out to 1st as just preferred the strength of her rear quarters. 3 Walthams Shortyrocks Faith Trust And Pixie Dust. 1 Desmond’s ELITEBULL DESTINY, Bl/Br lovely bitch with chiselled head, darkest of eyes and strong fore-face, she doesn’t look old enough to be in veteran and could easily compete against younger bitches. All round she fits the standard well, her front legs are well under her with well laid back shoulders, good rib and balanced angulation. Topline is level and rear quarters are well muscled with good tone. On the move she drives out in parallel holding that solid topline. Tidy girl all round. Lost out to VD for BVIB as he just went so well on the move and tone was slightly firmer. 2 Robinson & Robinson Cox Studstaff Sugar And Spice Of Hamason JW Sh.cm, Red with White chest, half leg, and toes, butter wouldn’t melt springs to mind with such a soft sweet feminine expression, darkest of round eye with rims well pigmented just draw you in. Lips are clean with good strength to muzzle and under jaw. Good front with balance to width, depth of brisket and front leg length. Lovely deep rib carriage which is well sprung. Rear quarters are well muscled and on the move she went well effortlessly and in parallel. Lost out to 1st today as she just simply showed herself that bit more. 3 Funnells Powerpack Cherokee JW.
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