Staffordshire Bull Richmond 22 Judge's Critique

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KC Breed Standard Richmond 22 Judge	STAFFORDSHIRE BULL RICHMOND 22 Judge: Martin Murphy (Ireland) BEST OF BREED : 3869 ANTONIO, Mr A Gazstaff's Man In Black For Antoniostaff JW Dog CC : 3869 ANTONIO, Mr A Gazstaff's Man In Black For Antoniostaff JW Res Dog CC : 3883 CHERRY, Mrs Stacey & CHERRY, Mr Dean & MILLAR, Mr Finnstaff pistol Pete Bitch CC : 3875 BIBBY, Miss S HIRST & Miss J Taraiel Dua Lipa Res Bitch CC : 3949 TURLEY, Mrs Maria Anne & TURLEY, Mr Graham Ch Loyalstaff Bella Bambina at Eastreet Best Puppy : 3954 WILSON, Mrs Kelly & WILSON, Miss Jacey & WILSON, Northstaff Nightmare Best Veteran : 3918 LEWIS, Mrs Jayne & LEWIS, Mr Karl Ch Biggleswick Splash of Ginge STAFFORDSHIRE BULL JUDGE RICHMOND 22 Firstly I would like to thank the committee of the Richmond dog show for the invitation to judge my beloved breed at their champ show,I truly enjoyed my day. My second thank you goes to my two ring stewards Mick Clarke and Alan Hedges for keeping my ring well organiSed and running smoothly cheers lads. Thank you to my lovely daughter Shauna for taking all my photos for me. Many thanks to all the exhibitors for your entries and the opportunity to assess your wonderful Stafford’s and accepting my decisions in a great sportsmanship, There was a great atmosphere at the ringside throughout the day with two new U.K Champions being made up, Although the grass could of been shorter that didn’t stop the dogs and exhibitors from putting their best foot forward. I found myself splitting hairs in some classes as some decisions were very close and it came down to minor details. I was very pleased with both my line ups as they were full of breed type. There was no mistaking which was my DCC & BCC VD A nice class to judge and all three were lovely to assess and in great condition. 1 Lewis, Ch Biggleswick Splash Of Ginge, absolutely cracking moving dog, moves with drive and purpose, quality red dog with white on his chest, lovely head shape and expression, good dark eye, correct bite and in clean lips, great pigmentation, good length of muzzle, lovely depth of brisket with ample of bone, good front leading down to good feet, level top line from all angles, good spring of rib, nice bend of stifle, shown in lovely condition. 2 Mayren, Ch Bellarouge Adonis at Fergiestaff, another very smart red & white dog with a lot to offer, good head shape, nice rose ear, good dark eye, nice length and depth of muzzle, good under jaw, correct bite, pleasing expression, good front with a nice depth of brisket, tidy feet, good topline, strong backend, moved well shown in good condition. 3 Rowe & South, IIIori Akinlana Jw Sh.cm vw MPD 1 Stevens, Ronjac Rob Roy McGregor, all though he stood alone today i’m sure he will have many good days in the ring, quality b/b youngster with a cracking expression, lovely head shape, good length of muzzle, correct bite, nice under jaw, clean front with a nice depth of brisket, good tidy feet, level top line, good tail set, moved very well for his age, lovely tight coat, his handler pushed him all the way to make sure I had seen him for the nice puppy he is. PD 1 Wilson, Northstaff Nightmare, this youngster will be this kennels next champion, cracking young dog of quality ,b/b with white on chest, beautiful clean head shape with the keenness of expressions, good dark eye, lovely rose ear which he uses at all times, correct clean bite, nice length to muzzle, good under jaw, nice depth of brisket, good front, tidy feet, good shoulder placement, excellent top line showing a great profile, nice tail carriage, nice bend of stifle, overall a well balanced dog that covers the ground with ease, shown in excellent gleaming condition. Best Puppy. 2nd,Mr Paul Lavington,Ginstean Bracken boy, Another quality pup just preferred head of 1st,B/B with nice head shape, good dark eye, nice ear carriage, correct bite, pleasing expression, good front leading down to well padded feet, good depth of brisket and nice spring of rib, good backend end and moved well with a level top line. 3 Kirk. JD A good class of potential and could easily swap placings on another day as both are well balanced dogs. 1 Stanway,Waystaff Strikes Mayhem, a nicely well balanced dog with excellent pigmentation, alert expression good dark round eye, correct bite, lovely under jaw, lovely head shape, great depth of brisket, ample of bone, well padded feet, well up on his pasterns, good top line from all angles, good spring of rib, nice bend of stifle, strong backend with good tail carriage, moved well shown in lovely condition. 2 Butler, Alport On Tour, B/B shown in great condition, lovely head shape with good dark eye and good ear carriage, lovely keen expression with correct bite, nice length of muzzle, good clean front with nice depth of brisket, good profile from all angles, sound backend, moved well, again a nicely balanced dog, shown in lovely condition and handled perfect. 3 Roddy,Diana’s Diamond Don Quixote. YD Where I found my RCC dog. 1 Cherry, Finnstaff Pistol Pete, a beautiful red dog with white chest of quality, presented in great condition, he looked like he was on a mission to keep my attention only on him in his class, lovely clean defined head shape with dark round eye, good ear carriage which he uses to his advantage, lovely keen expression with a good stop, correct bite, good under jaw, great pigmentation, tidy front leading down to good well padded feet, nicely up on his pasterns, ample of rib, defined waistline, sound backend with nice bend of stifle, close coupled, nice tail set, nothing over done with him, a well balance dog all round with a good profile from every angle, good movement to finish him off, he was my RCC on the day piped to the post on maturity but I have no doubt he will have his day. 2 Burton, Boggins, Another quality B/B with a lovely head shape, good dark round eye, nice rose ear, good length of muzzle housing a correct bite, tight clean lips, good front with tidy feet, nice depth of brisket, good shoulder placements, level top line, well muscled hindquarters, moved very well and shown is good condition. 3 Pycroft GD 1 Knight, Kalostaffs Dark Knight, B/B with white markings, good head shape with a good length of muzzle, clean tidy lips with, a good bite, good ear carriage, excellent expression, good depth of brisket, good clean front with tidy feet, good tuck up with a strong backend moved with drive and handled very well, shown in good condition. PGD 1 Hands,Wyatt, Skyestaff Winter Soldier, this dog has caught my eye at shows and going over him I wasn’t disappointed, quality b/b youngster who has so much potential, cracking head shape with the best of expressions good dark eye, good ear carriage, deep throughout, clean lips, correct bite, well laid back shoulders, short coupled, good tuck up, level top line, well let down in hocks, sound backend, tidy feet, well up on his pasterns, moved and handled very well, one I will watch with interest. 2 Gough,Manark Made To Measure, I have judged this dog before as a youngster and he matured into a quality dog, red dog with white chest, good head shape with a good round dark eye, good ear carriage which he uses at all times, keen expression, correct bite, good under jaw, good front leading down to tidy feet, level topline, short in body, sound backend, moved with drive. 3 Jefferson,Alport Bold Ruler LD This was a tough class where i was splitting hairs. 1 Plumstead,Callastaff Son Of The Moon, lovely well balanced dog/B lovely head shape with neat ears, correct bite, good alert expression, nice depth of brisket with a good front, well up on his pasterns, tidy feet, good bone, nice spring of rib, well tuck up in loins, muscled backend, covered the ground with ease, show in good condition. 2 Harkin, Harkline King Louis at Danaireabull, aAnother quality balanced dog, good defined head shape, nice ear carriage which he uses very well, dark eye, keen expression, good bite, good under jaw, nice depth of brisket, good front, tidy feet, level top line, sound backend, moved and handled well. 3 Gray,Stillman. OD A quality class and where I found my CC & BOB 1 Antonio, Gazstaff’s Man In Black For Antoniostaff JW, This dog is right up my street, he has all the attributes i look for in a dog, strength & type b/b of pure quality that was lovely to go over, excellent head shape with the darkest of eyes, lovely ear carriage that he uses so well, deep through, correct bite, good length & depth of muzzle, he holds your attention with his cracking expression, strong powerful neck leading down to nice shoulder placements, good clean front, well up on his pasterns,good,tight feet, good width & depth of brisket, level top line which he held stacked and on the move, good spring of rib, lovely bend of stifle, sound backend, lovely tail setting, he moved square in and out, beautiful gleaming coat, overall a very balanced worthy champion of our breed that looked the picture from every angle. 2 Manito & Arntzen, U.k Ch Catstaff Used To, another very worthy champion of our breed, this is a dog you need to put your hands on to appreciate the quality dog he is, b/b with a lovely deep broad defined head shape that’s not over done, good dark round eye, very keen expression, good rose ear, correct bite, good stop, good clean front with good feet, well up on his pasterns, good spring of rib with a level top line showing a excellent profile, strong hind quarters, sound backend, moved with drive, i loved his spark a dog that likes to let his presence be known, his handler knows exactly what he has at the end of his lead and shows him off for the lovely stafford he is, he was pipped to post for res CC on condition. VB 1 Ashburner, Jodanzac Joyful Event. Brindle bitch with white on chest, very pleasing expression with a lovely head shape, good dark eye, nice rose ear, correct bite, good length to muscle, nice under jaw, good front, ample of bone, tidy feet well up on her pasterns, good spring of rib, short couple, nice bend stifle, shown in lovely condition moved very well with a good topline. 2 Batten, Lovely tidy red & white bitch with a feminine head shape, good dark eye, nice rose ear correct bite, clean lips, nice depth of brisket, good front with tidy feet, level topline, good bend of stifle, nice profile to her, moved and handled very well and in good condition. MPB 1 Davis & Booth,Patronus Charm, very classy puppy with the most keenness expressions, her beautiful brindle coat really catches your eye, lovely rose ear which she uses so well, correct bite, very clean pretty head shape, tidy front, nice depth of brisket for age, good tight feet, level top line, moved and handled very well for her age. PB 1 Crawford & Wilson, Northstaff Bay Bomber for Crowstaff, beautiful feminine bitch with a lovely keen expression very alert, good round dark eye, lovely ear carriage, clean lips, correct bite, nice depth of brisket, tidy front, good well padded feet, level top line which she held at all times, good tail set, nice bend of stifle, shown in good condition, her handler did a great job presenting her for the lovely bitch she is, moved with purpose. 2 Quinn, Callastaff Five Years at Bowferry, again another quality youngster who looked like she was enjoying her day b/b with small amount of white on her chest, lovely head shape with a very pretty expression, good dark eye, nice rose ear, good bite, nice reach of neck, level top line giving her a lovely profile, clean front, good feet, moved and handled very well, shown in lovely condition with a gleaming coat. 3 Walker, Maxstaff Miss Vivienne at Teshleystaf. JB 1 Sandford, Fairlenium Iron Queen, white bitch with good pigmentation, beautiful dark round eye, nice length & depth of muzzle, correct bite, good rose ear, lovely clean front, ample of bone, tidy feet, good spring of rib, sound backend with a nice bend of stifle, level topline no matter when I looked at her, moved and handled very well, shown in lovely condition. 2 Rochelle, Mournestaff Dolly’s Brae, another classy bitch with a lovely expression, clean feminine head shape, good dark eye, nice rose ear, good tidy front with good feet, level top line with good rear angulation, moved and handled well, shown in good condition and a gleaming coat. 3 Wareham, Maynestaff Morning Glow YB 1 Coble, Indianstaff Up Where I Belong at Surestaff, B/B I liked this bitch a lot as she walked into the class, Beautiful keen expression with a lovely round dark eye, good ear carriage which she used very well, nice length of muzzle, correct bite, lovely depth of brisket, good clean front with tidy feet, nice amount of rib, nice bend of stifle with a sound backend, her handler showed her very well, showing off her level top line and good movements, shown in good condition with a lovely coat. 2 Thurston, Pasgal Wishing On A Star B/B of quality she has a lovely head shape with a very alert expression, good dark eye, good rose ear, correct bite, clean lips, nice profile to this bitch, Clean front good feet, sound backend, good tuck up-close coupled, moved and handled very well. 3 Cherry, Finnstaff Queen Of The North. NB 1 Sandford, Fairlenium Iron Queen, see junior bitch. 2 Wareham,Maynestaff Morning Glow, lovely b/b with a great expression very keen, good rose ear, good stop, correct bitch, nice reach of neck leading down to good shoulders, tidy front good feet, level top line, short coupled, sound backend, shown in lovely condition and moved well. 3 Whitley,Ginstean Absolute Of Ynysstaff. GB 1 Hopkins, Raspberry Ripple Of Spirit Staffs To Trufflestaff, overall compact bitch with a nice head, good dark round eye, rose ear, good stop, correct bite, good under jaw, ample of bone, good depth of brisket, tidy feet, good top line with well sprung rib, strong backend, moved and handled well. 2 Mooney,Vimaval Red Angel, Red Bitch with white chest, a little lighter than 1st overall but still a nice tidy clean feminine head shape with lovely ear carriage, nice round dark eye with a good bite, clean lips, good front, tidy feet, level top line which held at all times, nicely angulated backend, nice bend of stifle moved well. PGB 1 Bunt, Skyestaff Fall Into line B/B attractive head with a very keen expression, small rose ear, good bite, lovely clean out line to her, good front, tidy feet, well up on her pasterns, nice level top line which held stacked and on the move, well developed hindquarters, moved with drive shown in lovely condition with gleaming coat. 2 Hopkins, Raspberry Ripple Of Spirit Staff To Truffestaff, see above in graduate bitch. LB This class was a nice class to judge with some really classy bitches. It’s where I found my CC bitch. 1 Bibby & Hirst,Taraeil Dua Lipa, on my first glance around the class she caught my eye with her daring expression, She is a quality bitch to go over, she is one I would gladly have sitting on my sofa, attractive B/B with a beautiful head shape, well placed dark round eye, lovely rose ear, correct bite, good under jaw, good length & depth of muzzle, tight clean lips, nice clean natural front, good depth of brisket, tidy feet, stood four square showing off her level top line, which she held at all times, nice amount of rib to balance, well developed muscular backend, good bend of stifle, tail well set, nice tuck up to loin, enough bone and substance, moved with ease putting her best foot forward, shown in lovely condition with a gleaming coat. A bitch that thoroughly deserves her title, Extremely close decision for BOB as both have what I like in both sexes, the dog just had the edge on the day. 2 Johnson,Tillcarr Kissed By Fire, this bitch is all expression, alert and keen at all times b/b of quality, lovely feminine head shape nicely proportioned and so defined with a good dark eye, lovely ear carriage which she uses at all times, no exaggerations, correct bite, nice length & depth to muzzle, nice clean front with good tidy feet, lovely profile to her with a nice reach of neck, level top line with a good tuck up, nice bend of stifle, sound backend with good tail set, close coupled, moved with drive and handled very well, shown in lovely condition, a bitch with a bright future ahead of her. 3 Mcdermott & Arntzen. OB 1 Turley,Ch Loyalstaff Bella Bambina at Eastreet, quality b/b with great ring presence, she moves around the ring with ease showing herself off, beautiful head shape and expression, her piercing dark eyes look through you, lovely ear carriage, correct bite, strong clean muzzle, nice under jaw, good depth of brisket with a nice tidy front, well up on her pasterns, good tidy feet, lovely profile to her from every angle, level topline, good strong backend with a nice bend of stifle, nicely tucked up, moved with purpose, shown in lovely condition with a gleaming coat, another bitch that well deserves her success and a credit to all involved with her,. My Res CC bitch. 2 Freeman & Hands, Gazstaff’s Black Velvet at Skyestaff, lovely Black brindle bitch presented in great condition, lovely head shape with a nice blend of bull & terrier, good round dark eye, lovely expression with a correct bite, good clean front, tidy feet, nice amount of brisket, level topline stacked and on the move, short coupled, nice bend of stifle, moved and handled very well. 3 Lewis, Jasamarch Celtic Queen. I wish you all great success in and outside the ring. Martin Murphy (Brockmar) Go To Top Of Page
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Staffordshire

Richmond 22 Judge's Critique

KC Breed Standard

Richmond 22 Judge

STAFFORDSHIRE BULL RICHMOND 22

Judge: Martin Murphy (Ireland)

BEST OF BREED : 3869 ANTONIO, Mr A Gazstaff's Man In Black For Antoniostaff JW
Dog CC : 3869 ANTONIO, Mr A Gazstaff's Man In Black For Antoniostaff JW
Res Dog CC : 3883 CHERRY, Mrs Stacey & CHERRY, Mr Dean & MILLAR, Mr Finnstaff pistol Pete
Bitch CC : 3875 BIBBY, Miss S HIRST & Miss J Taraiel Dua Lipa
Res Bitch CC : 3949 TURLEY, Mrs Maria Anne & TURLEY, Mr Graham Ch Loyalstaff Bella Bambina at Eastreet
Best Puppy : 3954 WILSON, Mrs Kelly & WILSON, Miss Jacey & WILSON, Northstaff Nightmare
Best Veteran : 3918 LEWIS, Mrs Jayne & LEWIS, Mr Karl Ch Biggleswick Splash of Ginge

STAFFORDSHIRE BULL JUDGE RICHMOND 22

Firstly I would like to thank the committee of the Richmond dog show for the invitation to judge my beloved breed at their champ show,I truly enjoyed my day. My second thank you goes to my two ring stewards Mick Clarke and Alan Hedges for keeping my ring well organiSed and running smoothly cheers lads. Thank you to my lovely daughter Shauna for taking all my photos for me. Many thanks to all the exhibitors for your entries and the opportunity to assess your wonderful Stafford’s and accepting my decisions in a great sportsmanship, There was a great atmosphere at the ringside throughout the day with two new U.K Champions being made up, Although the grass could of been shorter that didn’t stop the dogs and exhibitors from putting their best foot forward. I found myself splitting hairs in some classes as some decisions were very close and it came down to minor details. I was very pleased with both my line ups as they were full of breed type. There was no mistaking which was my DCC & BCC

VD

A nice class to judge and all three were lovely to assess and in great condition.

1 Lewis, Ch Biggleswick Splash Of Ginge, absolutely cracking moving dog, moves with drive and purpose, quality red dog with white on his chest, lovely head shape and expression, good dark eye, correct bite and in clean lips, great pigmentation, good length of muzzle, lovely depth of brisket with ample of bone, good front leading down to good feet, level top line from all angles, good spring of rib, nice bend of stifle, shown in lovely condition.

2 Mayren, Ch Bellarouge Adonis at Fergiestaff, another very smart red & white dog with a lot to offer, good head shape, nice rose ear, good dark eye, nice length and depth of muzzle, good under jaw, correct bite, pleasing expression, good front with a nice depth of brisket, tidy feet, good topline, strong backend, moved well shown in good condition.

3 Rowe & South, IIIori Akinlana Jw Sh.cm vw

MPD

1 Stevens, Ronjac Rob Roy McGregor, all though he stood alone today i’m sure he will have many good days in the ring, quality b/b youngster with a cracking expression, lovely head shape, good length of muzzle, correct bite, nice under jaw, clean front with a nice depth of brisket, good tidy feet, level top line, good tail set, moved very well for his age, lovely tight coat, his handler pushed him all the way to make sure I had seen him for the nice puppy he is.

PD

1 Wilson, Northstaff Nightmare, this youngster will be this kennels next champion, cracking young dog of quality ,b/b with white on chest, beautiful clean head shape with the keenness of expressions, good dark eye, lovely rose ear which he uses at all times, correct clean bite, nice length to muzzle, good under jaw, nice depth of brisket, good front, tidy feet, good shoulder placement, excellent top line showing a great profile, nice tail carriage, nice bend of stifle, overall a well balanced dog that covers the ground with ease, shown in excellent gleaming condition. Best Puppy.

2nd,Mr Paul Lavington,Ginstean Bracken boy, Another quality pup just preferred head of 1st,B/B with nice head shape, good dark eye, nice ear carriage, correct bite, pleasing expression, good front leading down to well padded feet, good depth of brisket and nice spring of rib, good backend end and moved well with a level top line.

3 Kirk.

JD

A good class of potential and could easily swap placings on another day as both are well balanced dogs.

1 Stanway,Waystaff Strikes Mayhem, a nicely well balanced dog with excellent pigmentation, alert expression good dark round eye, correct bite, lovely under jaw, lovely head shape, great depth of brisket, ample of bone, well padded feet, well up on his pasterns, good top line from all angles, good spring of rib, nice bend of stifle, strong backend with good tail carriage, moved well shown in lovely condition.

2 Butler, Alport On Tour, B/B shown in great condition, lovely head shape with good dark eye and good ear carriage, lovely keen expression with correct bite, nice length of muzzle, good clean front with nice depth of brisket, good profile from all angles, sound backend, moved well, again a nicely balanced dog, shown in lovely condition and handled perfect.

3 Roddy,Diana’s Diamond Don Quixote.

YD Where I found my RCC dog.

1 Cherry, Finnstaff Pistol Pete, a beautiful red dog with white chest of quality, presented in great condition, he looked like he was on a mission to keep my attention only on him in his class, lovely clean defined head shape with dark round eye, good ear carriage which he uses to his advantage, lovely keen expression with a good stop, correct bite, good under jaw, great pigmentation, tidy front leading down to good well padded feet, nicely up on his pasterns, ample of rib, defined waistline, sound backend with nice bend of stifle, close coupled, nice tail set, nothing over done with him, a well balance dog all round with a good profile from every angle, good movement to finish him off, he was my RCC on the day piped to the post on maturity but I have no doubt he will have his day.

2 Burton, Boggins, Another quality B/B with a lovely head shape, good dark round eye, nice rose ear, good length of muzzle housing a correct bite, tight clean lips, good front with tidy feet, nice depth of brisket, good shoulder placements, level top line, well muscled hindquarters, moved very well and shown is good condition.

3 Pycroft

GD

1 Knight, Kalostaffs Dark Knight, B/B with white markings, good head shape with a good length of muzzle, clean tidy lips with, a good bite, good ear carriage, excellent expression, good depth of brisket, good clean front with tidy feet, good tuck up with a strong backend moved with drive and handled very well, shown in good condition.

PGD

1 Hands,Wyatt, Skyestaff Winter Soldier, this dog has caught my eye at shows and going over him I wasn’t disappointed, quality b/b youngster who has so much potential, cracking head shape with the best of expressions good dark eye, good ear carriage, deep throughout, clean lips, correct bite, well laid back shoulders, short coupled, good tuck up, level top line, well let down in hocks, sound backend, tidy feet, well up on his pasterns, moved and handled very well, one I will watch with interest.

2 Gough,Manark Made To Measure, I have judged this dog before as a youngster and he matured into a quality dog, red dog with white chest, good head shape with a good round dark eye, good ear carriage which he uses at all times, keen expression, correct bite, good under jaw, good front leading down to tidy feet, level topline, short in body, sound backend, moved with drive.

3 Jefferson,Alport Bold Ruler

LD

This was a tough class where i was splitting hairs.

1 Plumstead,Callastaff Son Of The Moon, lovely well balanced dog/B lovely head shape with neat ears, correct bite, good alert expression, nice depth of brisket with a good front, well up on his pasterns, tidy feet, good bone, nice spring of rib, well tuck up in loins, muscled backend, covered the ground with ease, show in good condition.

2 Harkin, Harkline King Louis at Danaireabull, aAnother quality balanced dog, good defined head shape, nice ear carriage which he uses very well, dark eye, keen expression, good bite, good under jaw, nice depth of brisket, good front, tidy feet, level top line, sound backend, moved and handled well.

3 Gray,Stillman.

OD

A quality class and where I found my CC & BOB

1 Antonio, Gazstaff’s Man In Black For Antoniostaff JW, This dog is right up my street, he has all the attributes i look for in a dog, strength & type b/b of pure quality that was lovely to go over, excellent head shape with the darkest of eyes, lovely ear carriage that he uses so well, deep through, correct bite, good length & depth of muzzle, he holds your attention with his cracking expression, strong powerful neck leading down to nice shoulder placements, good clean front, well up on his pasterns,good,tight feet, good width & depth of brisket, level top line which he held stacked and on the move, good spring of rib, lovely bend of stifle, sound backend, lovely tail setting, he moved square in and out, beautiful gleaming coat, overall a very balanced worthy champion of our breed that looked the picture from every angle.

2 Manito & Arntzen, U.k Ch Catstaff Used To, another very worthy champion of our breed, this is a dog you need to put your hands on to appreciate the quality dog he is, b/b with a lovely deep broad defined head shape that’s not over done, good dark round eye, very keen expression, good rose ear, correct bite, good stop, good clean front with good feet, well up on his pasterns, good spring of rib with a level top line showing a excellent profile, strong hind quarters, sound backend, moved with drive, i loved his spark a dog that likes to let his presence be known, his handler knows exactly what he has at the end of his lead and shows him off for the lovely stafford he is, he was pipped to post for res CC on condition.

VB

1 Ashburner, Jodanzac Joyful Event. Brindle bitch with white on chest, very pleasing expression with a lovely head shape, good dark eye, nice rose ear, correct bite, good length to muscle, nice under jaw, good front, ample of bone, tidy feet well up on her pasterns, good spring of rib, short couple, nice bend stifle, shown in lovely condition moved very well with a good topline.

2 Batten, Lovely tidy red & white bitch with a feminine head shape, good dark eye, nice rose ear correct bite, clean lips, nice depth of brisket, good front with tidy feet, level topline, good bend of stifle, nice profile to her, moved and handled very well and in good condition.

MPB

1 Davis & Booth,Patronus Charm, very classy puppy with the most keenness expressions, her beautiful brindle coat really catches your eye, lovely rose ear which she uses so well, correct bite, very clean pretty head shape, tidy front, nice depth of brisket for age, good tight feet, level top line, moved and handled very well for her age.

PB

1 Crawford & Wilson, Northstaff Bay Bomber for Crowstaff, beautiful feminine bitch with a lovely keen expression very alert, good round dark eye, lovely ear carriage, clean lips, correct bite, nice depth of brisket, tidy front, good well padded feet, level top line which she held at all times, good tail set, nice bend of stifle, shown in good condition, her handler did a great job presenting her for the lovely bitch she is, moved with purpose.

2 Quinn, Callastaff Five Years at Bowferry, again another quality youngster who looked like she was enjoying her day b/b with small amount of white on her chest, lovely head shape with a very pretty expression, good dark eye, nice rose ear, good bite, nice reach of neck, level top line giving her a lovely profile, clean front, good feet, moved and handled very well, shown in lovely condition with a gleaming coat.

3 Walker, Maxstaff Miss Vivienne at Teshleystaf.

JB

1 Sandford, Fairlenium Iron Queen, white bitch with good pigmentation, beautiful dark round eye, nice length & depth of muzzle, correct bite, good rose ear, lovely clean front, ample of bone, tidy feet, good spring of rib, sound backend with a nice bend of stifle, level topline no matter when I looked at her, moved and handled very well, shown in lovely condition.

2 Rochelle, Mournestaff Dolly’s Brae, another classy bitch with a lovely expression, clean feminine head shape, good dark eye, nice rose ear, good tidy front with good feet, level top line with good rear angulation, moved and handled well, shown in good condition and a gleaming coat.

3 Wareham, Maynestaff Morning Glow

YB

1 Coble, Indianstaff Up Where I Belong at Surestaff, B/B I liked this bitch a lot as she walked into the class, Beautiful keen expression with a lovely round dark eye, good ear carriage which she used very well, nice length of muzzle, correct bite, lovely depth of brisket, good clean front with tidy feet, nice amount of rib, nice bend of stifle with a sound backend, her handler showed her very well, showing off her level top line and good movements, shown in good condition with a lovely coat.

2 Thurston, Pasgal Wishing On A Star B/B of quality she has a lovely head shape with a very alert expression, good dark eye, good rose ear, correct bite, clean lips, nice profile to this bitch, Clean front good feet, sound backend, good tuck up-close coupled, moved and handled very well.

3 Cherry, Finnstaff Queen Of The North.

NB

1 Sandford, Fairlenium Iron Queen, see junior bitch.

2 Wareham,Maynestaff Morning Glow, lovely b/b with a great expression very keen, good rose ear, good stop, correct bitch, nice reach of neck leading down to good shoulders, tidy front good feet, level top line, short coupled, sound backend, shown in lovely condition and moved well.

3 Whitley,Ginstean Absolute Of Ynysstaff.

GB

1 Hopkins, Raspberry Ripple Of Spirit Staffs To Trufflestaff, overall compact bitch with a nice head, good dark round eye, rose ear, good stop, correct bite, good under jaw, ample of bone, good depth of brisket, tidy feet, good top line with well sprung rib, strong backend, moved and handled well.

2 Mooney,Vimaval Red Angel, Red Bitch with white chest, a little lighter than 1st overall but still a nice tidy clean feminine head shape with lovely ear carriage, nice round dark eye with a good bite, clean lips, good front, tidy feet, level top line which held at all times, nicely angulated backend, nice bend of stifle moved well.

PGB

1 Bunt, Skyestaff Fall Into line B/B attractive head with a very keen expression, small rose ear, good bite, lovely clean out line to her, good front, tidy feet, well up on her pasterns, nice level top line which held stacked and on the move, well developed hindquarters, moved with drive shown in lovely condition with gleaming coat.

2 Hopkins, Raspberry Ripple Of Spirit Staff To Truffestaff, see above in graduate bitch.

LB

This class was a nice class to judge with some really classy bitches. It’s where I found my CC bitch.

1 Bibby & Hirst,Taraeil Dua Lipa, on my first glance around the class she caught my eye with her daring expression, She is a quality bitch to go over, she is one I would gladly have sitting on my sofa, attractive B/B with a beautiful head shape, well placed dark round eye, lovely rose ear, correct bite, good under jaw, good length & depth of muzzle, tight clean lips, nice clean natural front, good depth of brisket, tidy feet, stood four square showing off her level top line, which she held at all times, nice amount of rib to balance, well developed muscular backend, good bend of stifle, tail well set, nice tuck up to loin, enough bone and substance, moved with ease putting her best foot forward, shown in lovely condition with a gleaming coat. A bitch that thoroughly deserves her title, Extremely close decision for BOB as both have what I like in both sexes, the dog just had the edge on the day.

2 Johnson,Tillcarr Kissed By Fire, this bitch is all expression, alert and keen at all times b/b of quality, lovely feminine head shape nicely proportioned and so defined with a good dark eye, lovely ear carriage which she uses at all times, no exaggerations, correct bite, nice length & depth to muzzle, nice clean front with good tidy feet, lovely profile to her with a nice reach of neck, level top line with a good tuck up, nice bend of stifle, sound backend with good tail set, close coupled, moved with drive and handled very well, shown in lovely condition, a bitch with a bright future ahead of her.

3 Mcdermott & Arntzen.

OB

1 Turley,Ch Loyalstaff Bella Bambina at Eastreet, quality b/b with great ring presence, she moves around the ring with ease showing herself off, beautiful head shape and expression, her piercing dark eyes look through you, lovely ear carriage, correct bite, strong clean muzzle, nice under jaw, good depth of brisket with a nice tidy front, well up on her pasterns, good tidy feet, lovely profile to her from every angle, level topline, good strong backend with a nice bend of stifle, nicely tucked up, moved with purpose, shown in lovely condition with a gleaming coat, another bitch that well deserves her success and a credit to all involved with her,. My Res CC bitch.

2 Freeman & Hands, Gazstaff’s Black Velvet at Skyestaff, lovely Black brindle bitch presented in great condition, lovely head shape with a nice blend of bull & terrier, good round dark eye, lovely expression with a correct bite, good clean front, tidy feet, nice amount of brisket, level topline stacked and on the move, short coupled, nice bend of stifle, moved and handled very well.

3 Lewis, Jasamarch Celtic Queen. I wish you all great success in and outside the ring.

Martin Murphy (Brockmar)

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