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KC Breed Standard National Terrier 12 Judge Dogs	STAFFORDSHIRE BULL NATIONAL TERRIER 12 Judge(s) PATRICK McGLYNN(D) DCC CH TILLCARR RENEGADE FLAME (MRS JOHNSON & ANDREWS) RDCC CH RAMBLESTAFF EBENEZER GOOD JW (MR S & MRS N SCARLETT) BCC DARE TO DREAM (MR P MRS C MASON) RBCC CURSUS SUMMER STORM JW (MISS C L & MR S D WINWOOD & TUNNAH) BOB DARE TO DREAM (MR P MRS C MASON) BP WAYSTAFF DANISH DELIGHT ( MS K DAVIDSON) STAFFORDSHIRE BULL JUDGE DOGS NATIONAL TERRIER 12 STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER - DOGS Dogs: I'd like to thank the officers and committee of the National Terrier Dog Club for inviting me to Judge staffordshire bull terrier dogs at what is one of our most prestigious shows. I thoroughly enjoyed the friendly welcome, the experience and the atmosphere. My thanks are also due to my diligent and efficient stewards, veronica Brown and Paul Igo, who both travelled long distances to keep my ring in exemplary order. A final thank you is due to all the exhibitors who entered under me. I much appreciated your efforts. For some time now I've reads reports on the disappointing quality of males in our breed. Up to a point I concur. There are good dogs out there but quality in depth is disappointing. The main problems evident today were (1) poor construction - i.e. loose fronts and sagging toplines resulting in some very poor movement. (2) Size and shape of heads is more of a personal thing for judges but I found a lot to be oversized and fleshy. (3) I found several undershot mouths and a surprisingly large number of lower canines which were, if not inverted, very close indeed. The classes for younger dogs were disappointingly low in quality which doesn't augur well for the future of the breed although I was pleased to find some quality dogs in almost all the classes. My main winners were what I was looking for - healthy well constructed dogs who were well balanced and full of breed type and who moved with confidence and flair. MP (5) 1. Morgan and Jones' Mountarw The Prodigal Son. Dark brindle and still very much a puppy but one who is well put together. His overall balance appealed to me - the parts fitted together and nothing was overdone. His head is well defined and shows no lippiness. His correct expression adds to the picture. Everything looks promising at this stage. It will be interesting to see how he develops. Good luck with him. 2. Boulton's Nizeva Quiet Riot Similar type to 1. but slightly narrower in front. Again a pleasing overall package - well balanced, good sized puppy carrying clean lines. I liked his well defined head and good expression. He was determined to have his day out however (and why not?) and performed some interesting circus tricks on the move which did not enhance his chances. He did however entertain the ringside. He could well make a really nice dog. 3. Robinson's Boydslass Voyager P (12,2) 1. Stanway's Diggers Double Classy, well pigmented red who won this class with a bit to spare. Ideal size for his age and beautifully balanced. His head is already well developed with a typical expression. His front is straight and he carries a good weight of bone. In profile he looks as good as he does when viewed front on displaying a level topline and strong correct quarters. On the move (when he slowed down) his correct construction was evident. He lost out to his litter sister in the challenge for best puppy when he decided to "do his thing" on the move. Promising prospect. BPD 2. Dowling Caswell and Jackson's Jakabyte Chase The Ace. Black brindle of a different type to 1. This is a strong headed powerfully built puppy of a bullier type who is well put together and shows a typical head and expression. Difficult at this stage to predict how he will finish. I preferred the outline and style of my winner. 3 Robbin's Antroboss In The Red With Jakastaffs J (16,3) 1. Stanway's Waystaff Strikes Out. There's a lot to like about this striking top sized pied. His assymetrical brindle markings can distract from his head but it's clean and well defined. On the move he looks stylish although again his markings can distract. Viewed from the front he's as straight as a gun and in profile his topline is level as it is when he moves. I'd like to see him again when he's fitter and more mature when I'd expect him to be challenging for the top prizes. A very good dog and he had to be, to beat 2. 2. Monestina's Cool Cruise. A difficult one this! I loved this dark brindle dog's make and shape. He's a dog of real quality and was shown in superlative condition. His head shape is. for me, ideal, clean cut and well defined with a wonderful piercing expression. He looked great from every angle but sadly he wouldn't settle on the move. Had he done so and displayed correct movement, which his construction suggested he would, then my decision would have been much more difficult. Even so, I think he could have an exciting future if his hard working handler can persevere. Good luck with him. 3. Moore and Cullum's Eclypstaff Rude Boy Y (15,3) 1. Saunders' Araidh Never Ending Story. Another dark brindle dog in tip top condition who impressed from first glance. He was on his toes the whole time which enhanced his chances. Looked at from any angle he looks balanced. Add to this a really keen typical expression and free easy movement and you end up with a stunning young dog who will have a bright future I'm sure. He came close to the top prizes today - just maturity and 2 top dogs got in his way. 2. Graham's Rellec Prince Buster. Someone's put some serious work into this boy as evidenced by his hard condition and gleaming coat. Similar type to my winner but just lacking the ring presence he's nevertheless a classy dog who moved effortlessly underlining his soundness. His handler has a difficult job as the dog stretches his back legs out when he stands giving a totally false impression of his shape. If this problem can be overcome (maybe by allowing him to free stand) then he will do very well. 3. Sheldon's Bullstory Of Polish Baliff N(4,2) 1. Paul's Sajojistaff Hell's Bells. A very tidy dark brindle who needs firmer handling. He's well constructed with a correct front and has a clean, typy and appealing head. He's got just the right balance of weight and bone for his size. It was only when he moved that he seemed happy and it was then his overall soundness could be seen. Get him interested and he will do very well. 2. Robbin's Antrobuss In The Red With Jakastaffs. This dog was 3rd in the puppy class. Upstanding red with a pleasing head. He has a very good clean, straight front and is well off for bone. He held his topline well and moved with plenty of drive. A close decision but I just preferred the shortness of back and maturity of the winner. PG(13,1) 1. Cartwright's Zakstaff Game On. A difficult decision between 1 and 2 as they are very different types. Game On is a very typy dark brindle with a glorious head and expression. I just loved it. His body is short strong and compact - altogether an excellent blend of bull and terrier who moved really well and with great animation. He carries his tail a bit high but I can forgive that in a class of males. He should always be there or thereabouts when the prizes are given out. 2. Knight's Rubysha Redeeming Jewel At Redrichstaff. This lovely red dog leans more to the terrier which is a great pity as in every other way he scores highly. He's very sound in all departments enabling him to move effortlessly (probably the best moving dog today) but, and it's a big but, he's a little too narrow all over. He might benefit from a bit more covering as he was shown very lean under me. I was still happy to award him this place recognising his many qualities. 3. Hirst and Bibby"s Taraiel Dizzee Rascal Jw L(21,3) This was where the real action began - a big class with good quality in depth where some appealing dogs went cardless. 1. Metcalf's Alport Locknload At Darkridge. In my opinion this dog is one of the best around the circuit at present. He's a black brindle with an outstanding head and expression - the best on view today. Beautifully square in profile with a firm topline which stays rock solid when he moves. Often dogs as short as this don't move well but his movement was exemplary. Check it out. He's perhaps a bit narrow in front but I was looking for virtues and found many. What was upsetting for me was that he just didn't want to perform today. I've watched him before and know he's a feisty character so this was strange. He didn't take the chances I gave him (or his handler didn't) and he didn't get the big prize he might on another day. Please persevere with him because at this level everything has to look right on the day and firm handling could make all the difference. 2 Ogbourne's Welshstaff Credit Crunch. A strongly boned black brindle who unlike 1. didn't put a foot wrong. He's a stunner and although a bit heavier boned than what I'd normally look for I couldn't deny him this award in a strong class. He's a very eye catching dog with a strong square outline. I really like his blocky head which is clean and well proportioned and with a typical expression. He looks correctly made both from the front and in profile and moved with some style. I think he will make it to the top before too long. I preferred the style, size and outline of my winner but this is a pair of seriously good dogs. The third dog in the class impressed me greatly as well. 3. Price's Little Beau Geste O (9) I've judged Open classes in the past which have disappointed me but not today. I liked all my placed dogs and a couple I couldn't find a place for in the lineup. 1. Johnson and andrew's Ch Tillcarr Renegade Flame. It's not hard to see why this dog carries a title. He's a brindle of huge ring presence and style. His construction is up there with the very best and although he's got plenty of substance he's not overdone in any way and balances out very well. His strong head is well proportioned and clean giving him a mustard keen expression. He also excels from the collar back with a firm level topline and, if anything. looks even better in profile where his soundness is clear. On the move he owns the ring as a champion should. An admirable dog of great quality. Wish he was mine. CC 2. Scarlett's Ch Ramblestaff Ebenezer Good. Another very worthy champion dog. I've admired him since I first saw him as a puppy some years ago. He's matured into a stunning male who was so unlucky to meet 1. today. His main virtues are his balance and overall soundness. From the neck back he's as good a dog as I've judged and he was shown today, as indeed he always is, in cracking condition. On the move he's an object lesson to anyone wondering what I keep referring to. This is down to correct conformation which incidentally he appears to have passed on to his son who won the Yearling class today. I preferred the expression of my class winner today but they could easily change places. Congratulations to his owners and breeders. Res CC 3. Streeter's Vale Of Bryn Rhys Patrick McGlynn Go To Top Of Page
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National Terrier 12 Judge's Critique Dogs

KC Breed Standard

National Terrier 12 Judge Dogs

STAFFORDSHIRE BULL NATIONAL TERRIER 12

Judge(s) PATRICK McGLYNN(D)

DCC CH TILLCARR RENEGADE FLAME (MRS JOHNSON & ANDREWS)
RDCC CH RAMBLESTAFF EBENEZER GOOD JW (MR S & MRS N SCARLETT)
BCC DARE TO DREAM (MR P MRS C MASON)
RBCC CURSUS SUMMER STORM JW (MISS C L & MR S D WINWOOD & TUNNAH)
BOB DARE TO DREAM (MR P MRS C MASON)
BP WAYSTAFF DANISH DELIGHT ( MS K DAVIDSON)

STAFFORDSHIRE BULL JUDGE DOGS NATIONAL TERRIER 12

STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER - DOGS

Dogs: I'd like to thank the officers and committee of the National Terrier Dog Club for inviting me to Judge staffordshire bull terrier dogs at what is one of our most prestigious shows. I thoroughly enjoyed the friendly welcome, the experience and the atmosphere. My thanks are also due to my diligent and efficient stewards, veronica Brown and Paul Igo, who both travelled long distances to keep my ring in exemplary order. A final thank you is due to all the exhibitors who entered under me. I much appreciated your efforts. For some time now I've reads reports on the disappointing quality of males in our breed. Up to a point I concur. There are good dogs out there but quality in depth is disappointing. The main problems evident today were (1) poor construction - i.e. loose fronts and sagging toplines resulting in some very poor movement. (2) Size and shape of heads is more of a personal thing for judges but I found a lot to be oversized and fleshy. (3) I found several undershot mouths and a surprisingly large number of lower canines which were, if not inverted, very close indeed. The classes for younger dogs were disappointingly low in quality which doesn't augur well for the future of the breed although I was pleased to find some quality dogs in almost all the classes. My main winners were what I was looking for - healthy well constructed dogs who were well balanced and full of breed type and who moved with confidence and flair.

MP (5)

1. Morgan and Jones' Mountarw The Prodigal Son. Dark brindle and still very much a puppy but one who is well put together. His overall balance appealed to me - the parts fitted together and nothing was overdone. His head is well defined and shows no lippiness. His correct expression adds to the picture. Everything looks promising at this stage. It will be interesting to see how he develops. Good luck with him.

2. Boulton's Nizeva Quiet Riot Similar type to 1. but slightly narrower in front. Again a pleasing overall package - well balanced, good sized puppy carrying clean lines. I liked his well defined head and good expression. He was determined to have his day out however (and why not?) and performed some interesting circus tricks on the move which did not enhance his chances. He did however entertain the ringside. He could well make a really nice dog.

3. Robinson's Boydslass Voyager

P (12,2)

1. Stanway's Diggers Double Classy, well pigmented red who won this class with a bit to spare. Ideal size for his age and beautifully balanced. His head is already well developed with a typical expression. His front is straight and he carries a good weight of bone. In profile he looks as good as he does when viewed front on displaying a level topline and strong correct quarters. On the move (when he slowed down) his correct construction was evident. He lost out to his litter sister in the challenge for best puppy when he decided to "do his thing" on the move. Promising prospect. BPD

2. Dowling Caswell and Jackson's Jakabyte Chase The Ace. Black brindle of a different type to 1. This is a strong headed powerfully built puppy of a bullier type who is well put together and shows a typical head and expression. Difficult at this stage to predict how he will finish. I preferred the outline and style of my winner.

3 Robbin's Antroboss In The Red With Jakastaffs

J (16,3)

1. Stanway's Waystaff Strikes Out. There's a lot to like about this striking top sized pied. His assymetrical brindle markings can distract from his head but it's clean and well defined. On the move he looks stylish although again his markings can distract. Viewed from the front he's as straight as a gun and in profile his topline is level as it is when he moves. I'd like to see him again when he's fitter and more mature when I'd expect him to be challenging for the top prizes. A very good dog and he had to be, to beat 2.

2. Monestina's Cool Cruise. A difficult one this! I loved this dark brindle dog's make and shape. He's a dog of real quality and was shown in superlative condition. His head shape is. for me, ideal, clean cut and well defined with a wonderful piercing expression. He looked great from every angle but sadly he wouldn't settle on the move. Had he done so and displayed correct movement, which his construction suggested he would, then my decision would have been much more difficult. Even so, I think he could have an exciting future if his hard working handler can persevere. Good luck with him.

3. Moore and Cullum's Eclypstaff Rude Boy

Y (15,3)

1. Saunders' Araidh Never Ending Story. Another dark brindle dog in tip top condition who impressed from first glance. He was on his toes the whole time which enhanced his chances. Looked at from any angle he looks balanced. Add to this a really keen typical expression and free easy movement and you end up with a stunning young dog who will have a bright future I'm sure. He came close to the top prizes today - just maturity and 2 top dogs got in his way.

2. Graham's Rellec Prince Buster. Someone's put some serious work into this boy as evidenced by his hard condition and gleaming coat. Similar type to my winner but just lacking the ring presence he's nevertheless a classy dog who moved effortlessly underlining his soundness. His handler has a difficult job as the dog stretches his back legs out when he stands giving a totally false impression of his shape. If this problem can be overcome (maybe by allowing him to free stand) then he will do very well.

3. Sheldon's Bullstory Of Polish Baliff

N(4,2)

1. Paul's Sajojistaff Hell's Bells. A very tidy dark brindle who needs firmer handling. He's well constructed with a correct front and has a clean, typy and appealing head. He's got just the right balance of weight and bone for his size. It was only when he moved that he seemed happy and it was then his overall soundness could be seen. Get him interested and he will do very well.

2. Robbin's Antrobuss In The Red With Jakastaffs. This dog was 3rd in the puppy class. Upstanding red with a pleasing head. He has a very good clean, straight front and is well off for bone. He held his topline well and moved with plenty of drive. A close decision but I just preferred the shortness of back and maturity of the winner.

PG(13,1)

1. Cartwright's Zakstaff Game On. A difficult decision between 1 and 2 as they are very different types. Game On is a very typy dark brindle with a glorious head and expression. I just loved it. His body is short strong and compact - altogether an excellent blend of bull and terrier who moved really well and with great animation. He carries his tail a bit high but I can forgive that in a class of males. He should always be there or thereabouts when the prizes are given out.

2. Knight's Rubysha Redeeming Jewel At Redrichstaff. This lovely red dog leans more to the terrier which is a great pity as in every other way he scores highly. He's very sound in all departments enabling him to move effortlessly (probably the best moving dog today) but, and it's a big but, he's a little too narrow all over. He might benefit from a bit more covering as he was shown very lean under me. I was still happy to award him this place recognising his many qualities.

3. Hirst and Bibby"s Taraiel Dizzee Rascal Jw

L(21,3)

This was where the real action began - a big class with good quality in depth where some appealing dogs went cardless.

1. Metcalf's Alport Locknload At Darkridge. In my opinion this dog is one of the best around the circuit at present. He's a black brindle with an outstanding head and expression - the best on view today. Beautifully square in profile with a firm topline which stays rock solid when he moves. Often dogs as short as this don't move well but his movement was exemplary. Check it out. He's perhaps a bit narrow in front but I was looking for virtues and found many. What was upsetting for me was that he just didn't want to perform today. I've watched him before and know he's a feisty character so this was strange. He didn't take the chances I gave him (or his handler didn't) and he didn't get the big prize he might on another day. Please persevere with him because at this level everything has to look right on the day and firm handling could make all the difference.

2 Ogbourne's Welshstaff Credit Crunch. A strongly boned black brindle who unlike 1. didn't put a foot wrong. He's a stunner and although a bit heavier boned than what I'd normally look for I couldn't deny him this award in a strong class. He's a very eye catching dog with a strong square outline. I really like his blocky head which is clean and well proportioned and with a typical expression. He looks correctly made both from the front and in profile and moved with some style. I think he will make it to the top before too long. I preferred the style, size and outline of my winner but this is a pair of seriously good dogs. The third dog in the class impressed me greatly as well.

3. Price's Little Beau Geste

O (9)

I've judged Open classes in the past which have disappointed me but not today. I liked all my placed dogs and a couple I couldn't find a place for in the lineup.

1. Johnson and andrew's Ch Tillcarr Renegade Flame. It's not hard to see why this dog carries a title. He's a brindle of huge ring presence and style. His construction is up there with the very best and although he's got plenty of substance he's not overdone in any way and balances out very well. His strong head is well proportioned and clean giving him a mustard keen expression. He also excels from the collar back with a firm level topline and, if anything. looks even better in profile where his soundness is clear. On the move he owns the ring as a champion should. An admirable dog of great quality. Wish he was mine. CC

2. Scarlett's Ch Ramblestaff Ebenezer Good. Another very worthy champion dog. I've admired him since I first saw him as a puppy some years ago. He's matured into a stunning male who was so unlucky to meet 1. today. His main virtues are his balance and overall soundness. From the neck back he's as good a dog as I've judged and he was shown today, as indeed he always is, in cracking condition. On the move he's an object lesson to anyone wondering what I keep referring to. This is down to correct conformation which incidentally he appears to have passed on to his son who won the Yearling class today. I preferred the expression of my class winner today but they could easily change places. Congratulations to his owners and breeders. Res CC

3. Streeter's Vale Of Bryn Rhys

Patrick McGlynn

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