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KC Breed Standard Crufts 14 Judge Dogs	STAFFORDSHIRE BULL CRUFTS 14 Staffordshire Bull Terrier Judge(s): MR J R PUGH(D) - MR M CLARKE(B) BEST OF BREED CH/IR CH ZAKSTAFF WHATS THE STORY Dog Owner: MISS M CORCORAN BEST PUPPY BULLRICHS BURNING HEART [ATC AQ01502DEU] Bitch Owner: MR M KAESTNER DOG CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE CH/IR CH ZAKSTAFF WHATS THE STORY Dog Owner: MISS M CORCORAN BITCH CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE CH DEVILS ANGEL Bitch Owner: MR, MRS, MISS S T A & MS R DICKENSON & STEWART RESERVE DOG CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE CH SUURISUUN BOPPINGHAMS BIRULAI Dog Owner: MR A & MRS C HEDGES & BOGOVCIC RESERVE BITCH CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE CH SEBSONIC SHINEALIGHT AT STORMBULL JW Bitch Owner: MR M DAVIES Terrier Group Three STAFFORDSHIRE BULL JUDGE CRUFTS 14 Staffordshire Bull Terriers DOGS – My thanks to the Kennel Club for allowing me the privilege of judging at this the most famous of dog shows. My thanks extends to the owners/handlers for allowing me the opportunity to examine their dogs, especially those who had travelled long distances, I fully appreciate the dedication & commitment this involves. To the spectators whose instantaneous furore at the completion of each class was most encouraging & to my stewards who carried out their duties so admirably. All this went to make the occasion for me so rewarding & memorable. As you might expect with all the exhibits having gone through the qualifying process the majority were good representatives of the breed, many very good dogs were unplaced which gives some idea as to the overall quality. As always there were one or two that the question of who qualified them might well be asked, however someone authorised to do so had so their decisions must be respected. Handling & presentation was in the main first class. Baiting the dogs, however, now appears to be getting out of hand & at times does nothing to help. It is inevitable that evolutionary changes in regards to how the breed will look in the future will occur, if however breeders & judges continue to keep the features that are depicted in the Standard paramount then I feel sure the breed will continue to be recognised from any other. If however these features are ignored in my opinion it will be to the detriment of the breed. V (12) What a lovely class to start with. To examine these dogs who are now coming to the end of their show careers & thinking how much pleasure they must have given their owners, I felt very privileged indeed. 1 Davies & Mace’s Ch Stormbull Solo, the overall condition of this d/b gives you no indication of his age. He balances out so very well having a classic head with the attributes of dark round well placed eyes, rose ears ideally set & carried. His mouth is still correct with the teeth showing no signs of aging. He moves with ease & responds so well to his handler. I recall awarding him a RCC in 2007 & he was up there challenging for this same award today; 2 Glassbrook & Rhodes’ Captain Ron, d/b, balances out well with a good head shape, broad skull with well placed eyes & good ear carriage. Excellent spring of rib, short coupled to well angulated hindquarters. Moved freely & shown in a condition that belies his age; 3 Albero & Garcia’s Ch Staffgold Peacewalker, d/b, other than showing a little greying around the muzzle he was shown in first class condition. It is easy to see how he obtained his titles. He balances out so very well & moves freely maintaining a good topline. He responds well to his handler who did very well with him. P (15) These youngsters made me feel quite optimistic about the future of the breed. 1 Kerry’s Mysticbulls Storm Trooper of Antroboss, d/b, a young dog who is showing a lot of promise, he is all I would want at this age. He is good in overall size, his head is well proportioned with a correct mouth, good depth to his muzzle. Straight front with well boned legs & good feet. His fore & hindquarters are developing well & he moves well for one so young. Shows a lot of confidence. Well presented, in lovely condition; 2 Thomas’ Biggleswick Funky Devil, r/pied, predominantly white. Nicely balanced, good head shape & matched up in the body, having a good spring of rib, short coupled to hindquarters that provided a good action. Presented in first class condition &handled well; 3 Gabel’s Earl Boogie Of Spirit-Staffs, red. A little less mature than 1 & 2 but this could be to his advantage later. Not a large head but well proportioned having a correct mouth, dark round eyes & good ear carriage, lovely keen alert expression. Overall he balances out very well & keeps a good topline standing & on the move. I think he has a bright future. J (14) 1 Stone & Bruton’s Zakstaff Rumour Has It, d/b, excellent in overall shape & size. First class head shape having strength & depth to his underjaw. Correct dentition with good sized teeth. The attributes of dark round eyes, good earset & carriage provides him with a keen lively expression. His front is straight with well boned legs & good tight feet. Well let down in the brisket, holds his shoulders tightly into a good ribcage. Short coupled to well angulated hindquarters. Let himself down when requested to move but given another chance showed he has a good action keeping a level topline; 2 Southern’s Ministry Of Excellence, r/pied. A lovely well balanced young dog. First class head with correct mouth, well developed jaw muscles, dark round eyes that watch your every move. Front straight with good bone, legs, developing well in the brisket, lost a little to 1 on feet but these could well improve. Good spring of rib, short coupled to strong hindquarters. Good tailset & carriage. Should have a bright future. Handled very well; 3 Southworth’s Albermarbull Gambler for Staffmaster, f/w, a very smart & well composed young dog who made up a trio of first class dogs. He balances out well with a lovely outline, height to weight very good. Neat tidy head with correct dentition, well placed eyes giving lovely expression. Moved freely & responded well to his handler who got the best out of him. Presented in first class condition. Y (25) 1 Beltran’s Starshiraz Beau Vicyens, a red of outstanding merit. His head is clean & well proportioned having a defined stop. Dark round well set eyes & good ear carriage. Correct dentition with strong underjaw. Height, length & weight spot on with a straight front, well boned legs, good tight feet. Well let down in the brisket with a lovely underline. Hindquarters well angulated providing good drive. Maintained a level topline standing & on the move. In first class condition & his handler got the best out of him; 2 Hale, Kemp & Thomas’ Caymenstaff Carlos Way, d/b, appealed to me for his type & overall size & shape. He has a first class head that is well proportioned, strong & broad skull. Good eye set with a defined stop. Good body length with a deep rounded ribcage. Fore & hindquarters well angulated, moved freely, handled very well, in excellent condition; 3 Walker & Rollins’ Seenworstaff True Grit for Janikastco, red. Lot to like about this dog, well balanced, not the overall strength of 1 & 2 but neat & tidy head with dark round eyes providing a lovely keen expression. Good body length with good under & topline. Moved well keeping level topline. Responded to his handler who did very well with him. Presented in lovely condition. UG (21) 1 Macdonald’s Magical Apache, d/b, good head balances with his body, good dentition & good depth of underjaw. Sound fore & hindquarters. Well let down brisket, straight front with well boned legs, short defined waistline, moved freely, in first class condition. Responded to his handler very well; 2 Hammond’s Hammystaff Fire Starter, red, a real hair splitting decision between this dog & 1, both having features that appealed to me. Good head in size & ideal body length with elbows held tightly to a well sprung ribcage. Moved well maintaining a level topline, handled very well, in lovely coat condition; 3 Molineux’s Siamstaff New Moon at Druidhawk, d/b, nice strong well shaped head, correct mouth with good cheek muscles, short in the body with good well sprung ribcage. Moved freely & shown in very good condition. I would have liked him to be just a little longer in the leg to balance but still a very nice dog. G (14) 1 Cope’s Eclypstaff Fast N Furious, d/b, his type appealed to me very much. A beautiful outline so well balanced. His head is well defined enhanced with a deep stop, dark expressive eyes ideally set & well carried ears. His front is of good width with well boned legs & tight feet. Good underline tapering gradually to a defined waistline. Short coupled to well developed hindquarters, adequate bend of stifle & well let down hocks. He moved freely & responded well to his handler; 2 Williams’ Jodel’s Fernando, r/w, it was a very hard decision between this dog & 1, they both appealed to me. This dog is very well balanced having strong well shaped head that has a lovely keen enquiring expression. Correct bite with good sized teeth & strong cheek muscles. Well angulated fore & hindquarters, good body length, carrying just the right amount of weight. 1 just had that better let down of brisket. Presented in first class condition & handled very well; 3 Hall’s Geordiestaff Canny Laddie, d/b, overall a well proportioned dog, not having quite the strength of head as 1 & 2 but matched up well in other features. His body is short with a good well sprung ribcage, his underline tapering nicely to a defined waistline. Correct tailset & carriage. Moved well with a true action front & rear. Handler did very well with him. PG (25) 1 Van De Aars’ Maxstastaffs Below The Belt, d/b, fits the Standard extremely well without exaggeration, a dog of merit. Lovely well proportioned head enhanced with well placed dark round eye & good ear carriage. Correct mouth with a defined stop & good cheek muscles. Good pigmentation. Straight front with correct width & depth. Shoulders held tightly into a well sprung ribcage. Weight to height ratio spot on. Moved well, handled very well; 2 Houwaart’s Jecanibo’s Ki-Adi-Mundi, d/b, not quite the strength of head as 1 but matched up in other features. Appealed for his type & overall balance. Good front, well let down in the brisket, well boned legs, good tight feet. His length of leg is in balance with his body which is short coupled to a defined waist. Hindquarters provided a good action. Presented in first class condition; 3 Booth & Grimwood’s Ramblestaff Dirty Cash, d/b, scores well in head features having a blunt short muzzle that is in proportion to the rest of his head. Dark round eyes that watch your every move. Well balanced in the body with an excellent length & spring of rib. Neat front having good width & depth, legs well boned but I would have liked him to be a little stronger in the pasterns. Moved free & handled very well. A dog that will always be in contention. ML (15) 1 Monestina’s Itcheboren Night Fury Dustblaze, d/b, won this class on his excellent construction & balance. A well shaped head that is strong, masculine but in no way coarse. Correct dentition with good well developed cheek muscles. Fore & hindquarters well angulated with good boned legs & tight feet. Body ideal in length with an excellent spring of rib, short coupled to a defined waist. Level topline that slopes gently from his withers to his croup. Tail set & carriage correct. Moved with purpose & responded well to his handler; 2 Stanway’s Waystaff What A Cracker, b/w, so aptly named for he is a ‘cracker’. Certainly one of the hardest decisions I had to make between this dog & 1. All I say about 1 I could equally say about this dog although to a degree they are of different type. 1 showed that little better animation in the final line up. He was exhibited in first class condition & very well handled; 3 Membury’s Mitztaff Fun To Flex, this brindle is sound & well balanced, lovely in outline. Neat well proportioned head with strong underjaw & correct bite. His body is short with a neat waistline, hindquarters complimenting his front which is straight with good legs & feet. He will in my opinion always be in the reckoning at major events. Well presented. L (30) 1 Branton’s Frisian Staff’s Enter Sandman, d/b, his type & style cannot be ignored, fitting the Standard very well. His head is particularly pleasing being deep through with a defined stop, dark round eyes ideally placed looking forward. Rose ears all helping to produce a good expression. Correct dentition with locking canines & strong underjaw. His quarters fore & aft are well angulated, his hams being well muscled & a good bend of stifle. Moved freely having a lovely outline. In first class condition; 2 M Below The Belt; 3 Choma & Matviakova’s Satip Sorboss at Vrabarbull, d/b, well balanced & shows with confidence being well muscled & an excellent spring of rib. His head is strong & well shaped with a correct bite & a lovely keen expression. Height to weight spot on. Moved freely having a clean sharp exaggerated outline. In lovely coat condition & handled well. O (32) 1 Corcoran’s Ch Zakstaff What’s The Story, d/b, he has balance with power, grace & athleticism plus that important factor of ring presence, he is so well constructed throughout. He has a beautiful aristocratic head that is so well proportioned, correct dentition with large interlocking canines & well developed cheek muscles. Dark round eyes correctly set looking straight forward, earset & carriage provides him with a lovely expression. Body of ideal length with a deep rounded ribcage coupled to a short defined waistline. Well boned legs with tight well padded feet which have the desired slight turnout at the pastern. Hindquarters well angulated with a good length & bend of stifle. Tailset & carriage correct which sets off a lovely outline. His movement is quite effortless & true with extension & drive. He responds so well to his handler who gets the best from him. In the final line-up there was no other that pleased me more. CC & along with my co-judge awarded him BOB. More than pleased to watch him getting G3; 2 Hedges & Bogovcic’s Ch Suurisuun Boppinghams Birulai, r/pied, his colouring is eye catching but this does not overshadow his overall excellent construction & balance. He is good in size with a well shaped head, correct dentition, well developed cheek muscles & strong underjaw. Lovely dark round eyes that follow your every move, super keen alert expression. He stands foursquare with a straight front, well boned legs & good padded feet. Body of ideal length, short coupled to a well angulated hindquarters. Moves well & anticipates his handler’s every move. RCC; 3 Plant’s Ch Kyraloebis Italian Gigalo, d/b, a worthy ch & one I have long admired. He has a first class head with all the required attributes to provide him with a most appealing expression. Ideal in overall size with fore & hindquarters well angulated providing him with a lovely action on the move. Well boned legs & a good padded foot turning out at the pastern as desired. His handler does so very well with him & presented him in first class condition. GC (6) 1 Fairhurst’s Fairlenium’s Snow Patrol, b/pied, top sized dog who is well put together. An expressive head that is strong & well shaped. Correct bite & strong underjaw. He moves with ease but requires his handler’s full attention; 2 Fletcher & Seedhouse’s Jsy Ch Granitangel Zircon, d/b, nice in overall size & shape balancing out well. Fair head shape with well set eyes & earset. Moved freely & responded well to his handler, presented in good condition; 3 Thomson’s Kiamirose Bossin Motion at Siriustaff, an all round nice type of dog. Balances out quite well, I would have liked a little better development in his chest but good legs & feet. Moved freely & handled well. J R PUGH Go To Top Of Page
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Crufts 14 Judge's Critique Dogs

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Crufts 14 Judge Dogs

STAFFORDSHIRE BULL CRUFTS 14

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Judge(s): MR J R PUGH(D) - MR M CLARKE(B)

BEST OF BREED CH/IR CH ZAKSTAFF WHATS THE STORY Dog Owner: MISS M CORCORAN
BEST PUPPY BULLRICHS BURNING HEART [ATC AQ01502DEU] Bitch Owner: MR M KAESTNER
DOG CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE CH/IR CH ZAKSTAFF WHATS THE STORY Dog Owner: MISS M CORCORAN
BITCH CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE CH DEVILS ANGEL Bitch Owner: MR, MRS, MISS S T A & MS R DICKENSON & STEWART
RESERVE DOG CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE CH SUURISUUN BOPPINGHAMS BIRULAI Dog
Owner: MR A & MRS C HEDGES & BOGOVCIC
RESERVE BITCH CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE CH SEBSONIC SHINEALIGHT AT STORMBULL JW Bitch Owner: MR M DAVIES

Terrier Group Three

BEST OF BREED & Group Three CH/IR CH ZAKSTAFF WHATS THE STORY Dog Owner: MISS M CORCORAN

STAFFORDSHIRE BULL JUDGE CRUFTS 14

Staffordshire Bull Terriers

DOGS – My thanks to the Kennel Club for allowing me the privilege of judging at this the most famous of dog shows.

My thanks extends to the owners/handlers for allowing me the opportunity to examine their dogs, especially those who had travelled long distances, I fully appreciate the dedication & commitment this involves. To the spectators whose instantaneous furore at the completion of each class was most encouraging & to my stewards who carried out their duties so admirably. All this went to make the occasion for me so rewarding & memorable.

As you might expect with all the exhibits having gone through the qualifying process the majority were good representatives of the breed, many very good dogs were unplaced which gives some idea as to the overall quality.

As always there were one or two that the question of who qualified them might well be asked, however someone authorised to do so had so their decisions must be respected. Handling & presentation was in the main first class. Baiting the dogs, however, now appears to be getting out of hand & at times does nothing to help.

It is inevitable that evolutionary changes in regards to how the breed will look in the future will occur, if however breeders & judges continue to keep the features that are depicted in the Standard paramount then I feel sure the breed will continue to be recognised from any other. If however these features are ignored in my opinion it will be to the detriment of the breed.

V (12)

What a lovely class to start with. To examine these dogs who are now coming to the end of their show careers & thinking how much pleasure they must have given their owners, I felt very privileged indeed.

1 Davies & Mace’s Ch Stormbull Solo, the overall condition of this d/b gives you no indication of his age. He balances out so very well having a classic head with the attributes of dark round well placed eyes, rose ears ideally set & carried. His mouth is still correct with the teeth showing no signs of aging. He moves with ease & responds so well to his handler. I recall awarding him a RCC in 2007 & he was up there challenging for this same award today;

2 Glassbrook & Rhodes’ Captain Ron, d/b, balances out well with a good head shape, broad skull with well placed eyes & good ear carriage. Excellent spring of rib, short coupled to well angulated hindquarters. Moved freely & shown in a condition that belies his age;

3 Albero & Garcia’s Ch Staffgold Peacewalker, d/b, other than showing a little greying around the muzzle he was shown in first class condition. It is easy to see how he obtained his titles. He balances out so very well & moves freely maintaining a good topline. He responds well to his handler who did very well with him.

P (15)

These youngsters made me feel quite optimistic about the future of the breed.

1 Kerry’s Mysticbulls Storm Trooper of Antroboss, d/b, a young dog who is showing a lot of promise, he is all I would want at this age. He is good in overall size, his head is well proportioned with a correct mouth, good depth to his muzzle. Straight front with well boned legs & good feet. His fore & hindquarters are developing well & he moves well for one so young. Shows a lot of confidence. Well presented, in lovely condition;

2 Thomas’ Biggleswick Funky Devil, r/pied, predominantly white. Nicely balanced, good head shape & matched up in the body, having a good spring of rib, short coupled to hindquarters that provided a good action. Presented in first class condition &handled well;

3 Gabel’s Earl Boogie Of Spirit-Staffs, red. A little less mature than 1 & 2 but this could be to his advantage later. Not a large head but well proportioned having a correct mouth, dark round eyes & good ear carriage, lovely keen alert expression. Overall he balances out very well & keeps a good topline standing & on the move. I think he has a bright future.

J (14)

1 Stone & Bruton’s Zakstaff Rumour Has It, d/b, excellent in overall shape & size. First class head shape having strength & depth to his underjaw. Correct dentition with good sized teeth. The attributes of dark round eyes, good earset & carriage provides him with a keen lively expression. His front is straight with well boned legs & good tight feet. Well let down in the brisket, holds his shoulders tightly into a good ribcage. Short coupled to well angulated hindquarters. Let himself down when requested to move but given another chance showed he has a good action keeping a level topline;

2 Southern’s Ministry Of Excellence, r/pied. A lovely well balanced young dog. First class head with correct mouth, well developed jaw muscles, dark round eyes that watch your every move. Front straight with good bone, legs, developing well in the brisket, lost a little to 1 on feet but these could well improve. Good spring of rib, short coupled to strong hindquarters. Good tailset & carriage. Should have a bright future. Handled very well;

3 Southworth’s Albermarbull Gambler for Staffmaster, f/w, a very smart & well composed young dog who made up a trio of first class dogs. He balances out well with a lovely outline, height to weight very good. Neat tidy head with correct dentition, well placed eyes giving lovely expression. Moved freely & responded well to his handler who got the best out of him. Presented in first class condition.

Y (25)

1 Beltran’s Starshiraz Beau Vicyens, a red of outstanding merit. His head is clean & well proportioned having a defined stop. Dark round well set eyes & good ear carriage. Correct dentition with strong underjaw. Height, length & weight spot on with a straight front, well boned legs, good tight feet. Well let down in the brisket with a lovely underline. Hindquarters well angulated providing good drive. Maintained a level topline standing & on the move. In first class condition & his handler got the best out of him;

2 Hale, Kemp & Thomas’ Caymenstaff Carlos Way, d/b, appealed to me for his type & overall size & shape. He has a first class head that is well proportioned, strong & broad skull. Good eye set with a defined stop. Good body length with a deep rounded ribcage. Fore & hindquarters well angulated, moved freely, handled very well, in excellent condition;

3 Walker & Rollins’ Seenworstaff True Grit for Janikastco, red. Lot to like about this dog, well balanced, not the overall strength of 1 & 2 but neat & tidy head with dark round eyes providing a lovely keen expression. Good body length with good under & topline. Moved well keeping level topline. Responded to his handler who did very well with him. Presented in lovely condition.

UG (21)

1 Macdonald’s Magical Apache, d/b, good head balances with his body, good dentition & good depth of underjaw. Sound fore & hindquarters. Well let down brisket, straight front with well boned legs, short defined waistline, moved freely, in first class condition. Responded to his handler very well;

2 Hammond’s Hammystaff Fire Starter, red, a real hair splitting decision between this dog & 1, both having features that appealed to me. Good head in size & ideal body length with elbows held tightly to a well sprung ribcage. Moved well maintaining a level topline, handled very well, in lovely coat condition;

3 Molineux’s Siamstaff New Moon at Druidhawk, d/b, nice strong well shaped head, correct mouth with good cheek muscles, short in the body with good well sprung ribcage. Moved freely & shown in very good condition. I would have liked him to be just a little longer in the leg to balance but still a very nice dog.

G (14)

1 Cope’s Eclypstaff Fast N Furious, d/b, his type appealed to me very much. A beautiful outline so well balanced. His head is well defined enhanced with a deep stop, dark expressive eyes ideally set & well carried ears. His front is of good width with well boned legs & tight feet. Good underline tapering gradually to a defined waistline. Short coupled to well developed hindquarters, adequate bend of stifle & well let down hocks. He moved freely & responded well to his handler;

2 Williams’ Jodel’s Fernando, r/w, it was a very hard decision between this dog & 1, they both appealed to me. This dog is very well balanced having strong well shaped head that has a lovely keen enquiring expression. Correct bite with good sized teeth & strong cheek muscles. Well angulated fore & hindquarters, good body length, carrying just the right amount of weight. 1 just had that better let down of brisket. Presented in first class condition & handled very well;

3 Hall’s Geordiestaff Canny Laddie, d/b, overall a well proportioned dog, not having quite the strength of head as 1 & 2 but matched up well in other features. His body is short with a good well sprung ribcage, his underline tapering nicely to a defined waistline. Correct tailset & carriage. Moved well with a true action front & rear. Handler did very well with him.

PG (25)

1 Van De Aars’ Maxstastaffs Below The Belt, d/b, fits the Standard extremely well without exaggeration, a dog of merit. Lovely well proportioned head enhanced with well placed dark round eye & good ear carriage. Correct mouth with a defined stop & good cheek muscles. Good pigmentation. Straight front with correct width & depth. Shoulders held tightly into a well sprung ribcage. Weight to height ratio spot on. Moved well, handled very well;

2 Houwaart’s Jecanibo’s Ki-Adi-Mundi, d/b, not quite the strength of head as 1 but matched up in other features. Appealed for his type & overall balance. Good front, well let down in the brisket, well boned legs, good tight feet. His length of leg is in balance with his body which is short coupled to a defined waist. Hindquarters provided a good action. Presented in first class condition;

3 Booth & Grimwood’s Ramblestaff Dirty Cash, d/b, scores well in head features having a blunt short muzzle that is in proportion to the rest of his head. Dark round eyes that watch your every move. Well balanced in the body with an excellent length & spring of rib. Neat front having good width & depth, legs well boned but I would have liked him to be a little stronger in the pasterns. Moved free & handled very well. A dog that will always be in contention.

ML (15)

1 Monestina’s Itcheboren Night Fury Dustblaze, d/b, won this class on his excellent construction & balance. A well shaped head that is strong, masculine but in no way coarse. Correct dentition with good well developed cheek muscles. Fore & hindquarters well angulated with good boned legs & tight feet. Body ideal in length with an excellent spring of rib, short coupled to a defined waist. Level topline that slopes gently from his withers to his croup. Tail set & carriage correct. Moved with purpose & responded well to his handler;

2 Stanway’s Waystaff What A Cracker, b/w, so aptly named for he is a ‘cracker’. Certainly one of the hardest decisions I had to make between this dog & 1. All I say about 1 I could equally say about this dog although to a degree they are of different type. 1 showed that little better animation in the final line up. He was exhibited in first class condition & very well handled;

3 Membury’s Mitztaff Fun To Flex, this brindle is sound & well balanced, lovely in outline. Neat well proportioned head with strong underjaw & correct bite. His body is short with a neat waistline, hindquarters complimenting his front which is straight with good legs & feet. He will in my opinion always be in the reckoning at major events. Well presented.

L (30)

1 Branton’s Frisian Staff’s Enter Sandman, d/b, his type & style cannot be ignored, fitting the Standard very well. His head is particularly pleasing being deep through with a defined stop, dark round eyes ideally placed looking forward. Rose ears all helping to produce a good expression. Correct dentition with locking canines & strong underjaw. His quarters fore & aft are well angulated, his hams being well muscled & a good bend of stifle. Moved freely having a lovely outline. In first class condition;

2 M Below The Belt;

3 Choma & Matviakova’s Satip Sorboss at Vrabarbull, d/b, well balanced & shows with confidence being well muscled & an excellent spring of rib. His head is strong & well shaped with a correct bite & a lovely keen expression. Height to weight spot on. Moved freely having a clean sharp exaggerated outline. In lovely coat condition & handled well.

O (32)

1 Corcoran’s Ch Zakstaff What’s The Story, d/b, he has balance with power, grace & athleticism plus that important factor of ring presence, he is so well constructed throughout. He has a beautiful aristocratic head that is so well proportioned, correct dentition with large interlocking canines & well developed cheek muscles. Dark round eyes correctly set looking straight forward, earset & carriage provides him with a lovely expression. Body of ideal length with a deep rounded ribcage coupled to a short defined waistline. Well boned legs with tight well padded feet which have the desired slight turnout at the pastern. Hindquarters well angulated with a good length & bend of stifle. Tailset & carriage correct which sets off a lovely outline. His movement is quite effortless & true with extension & drive. He responds so well to his handler who gets the best from him. In the final line-up there was no other that pleased me more. CC & along with my co-judge awarded him BOB. More than pleased to watch him getting G3;

2 Hedges & Bogovcic’s Ch Suurisuun Boppinghams Birulai, r/pied, his colouring is eye catching but this does not overshadow his overall excellent construction & balance. He is good in size with a well shaped head, correct dentition, well developed cheek muscles & strong underjaw. Lovely dark round eyes that follow your every move, super keen alert expression. He stands foursquare with a straight front, well boned legs & good padded feet. Body of ideal length, short coupled to a well angulated hindquarters. Moves well & anticipates his handler’s every move. RCC;

3 Plant’s Ch Kyraloebis Italian Gigalo, d/b, a worthy ch & one I have long admired. He has a first class head with all the required attributes to provide him with a most appealing expression. Ideal in overall size with fore & hindquarters well angulated providing him with a lovely action on the move. Well boned legs & a good padded foot turning out at the pastern as desired. His handler does so very well with him & presented him in first class condition.

GC (6)

1 Fairhurst’s Fairlenium’s Snow Patrol, b/pied, top sized dog who is well put together. An expressive head that is strong & well shaped. Correct bite & strong underjaw. He moves with ease but requires his handler’s full attention;

2 Fletcher & Seedhouse’s Jsy Ch Granitangel Zircon, d/b, nice in overall size & shape balancing out well. Fair head shape with well set eyes & earset. Moved freely & responded well to his handler, presented in good condition;

3 Thomson’s Kiamirose Bossin Motion at Siriustaff, an all round nice type of dog. Balances out quite well, I would have liked a little better development in his chest but good legs & feet. Moved freely & handled well.

J R PUGH

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