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STAFFORDSHIRE BULL SOUTHERN COUNTIES 23 Judge: Geoff Blyth [Australia] Thank you all for your entries and accepting my decisions in a sporting manner. I thoroughly enjoyed my judging and it was a pleasure to judge your dogs. I was very impressed by the quality of the entry, with considerable depth in most classes and some tough choices needing me to nit pick for my final placings. There were a number of dogs that could have easily change places on any given day. The majority of dogs were shown in fit, hard condition, with healthy shiny coats. Mouths were for the most part good, with only a couple of tight canines and reverse scissor bites. Nares were good and open. One thing that I think is worth keeping an eye on is short briskets, I found a couple in bitches that would benefit from more length there. That aside the quality of heads on a whole was great, with muzzles not too short. I was very pleased with my final line ups in both dogs and bitches. Congratulations to my main winners, it was pleasing to see a number of you place in your classes in the Terrier group later on in the day. 1 Kalostaff Es Lo Que Es (Lloyd) Black Brindle. A promising puppy, everything as it should be for this stage of development. He has a good clean headpiece, of correct proportions and not overdone. He has lovely dark eyes and rose ears. Standing over a strong straight front with ample width and depth of forechest. He is nice and square and is well ribbed back, with ample spring of rib. His hindquarters are well angled and he carries a good topline on the move, moves well for a youngster. Good luck with him in the future. 1 Kamaristaffs Royal Rumour (Jones) Black Brindle. What a cracker of a puppy, he has everything you would possibly want for a dog of his age and so balanced. His headpiece is beautiful, clean lipped with correct muzzle to skull proportions, distinct stop and strong underjaw. Head framed by small rose ears and finished off with lovely dark eyes. His straight front is of good width, right down to his tight feet, that turn out a little. He has a good amount of forechest and a good lay of shoulder. His muscular rather short neck flows into his short back, he has a good spring of rib and is well ribbed back and brisket to elbow. He has muscular, well angled rear quarters and well set and carried a pump handle tail. Moved true and with discernible drive. He can come live with me any day. Best Puppy and went on the Puppy In Terrier Group 4th – congratulations. 1 Kamaristaffs Royal Ransom at Bowtman (Sheldon). Black Brindle dog shown in good hard condition. He has a strong, yet clean, headpiece, with a distinct stop and he has a strong muzzle, not too short. He has a keen expression through dark eyes and small neat rose ears. His front is of good width and is strong and straight. He has correct angulation front and rear and his back is short, with well sprung ribs. He has muscular hindquarters that allowed him to move well. My Best Junior Of Breed. 2 Elitebull Mischief at Bellastaff JW (Page) Black brindle dog square in outline, another with a good head of correct proportions. He has a lovely dark eye and rose ears. He has good width in front, his legs are straight and turn out a little as required. He has well sprung ribs and is well ribbed back with a level topline into correctly set tail. His hindquarters are moderately angled and another that moved well. A similar type to 1, but he just lost out on fitness, with the first place boy having the edge today. 3 Hamason Greatest Showman JW (Durell) 1 Alport On Tour at Eternalco (Butler) Black brindle dog of good breed type and very balanced, free from exaggeration. He has a really lovely headpiece, with a distinct stop and a strong, yet clean muzzle, not too short and strong underjaw. His eyes are dark and his headpiece is framed by small, neat, rose ears, he has a keen expression. His front is of good width and brisket is to elbow, he has correct angulation front and rear. He has a good spring of rib and is well ribbed back he carried a level topline on the move and was propelled along with muscular well angled hindquarters. This lad is square in outline and stands four square, he was shown in good hard condition. I was pleased to award this young dog the Reserve CC, which he stole on his overall balance and beautiful head. 2 Keepastaff Little Benz (Ibsen). Black brindle dog with white front legs This dog is a flashy fellow, but he is also well made with a balanced outline, nothing overdone. He has a clean head of correct proportions. His eyes are dark and he has neat rose ears. He has a good front assembly and is well boned, with enough width. Correct angulation front and rear. He moved well. 3 Powerpack Severus Snape (Kruger) 1 Powerpack Severus Snape (Kruger) Black brindle dog with good clean outline. A clean headpiece, of correct proportions and with a strong underjaw. He has lovely dark eyes. A strong straight well boned front, with good width he has a good spring of rib and is well ribbed back he has well angled hindquarters and he moved well. 2 Sky Angels Staffy Lucas (Kurent Serjak) Black brindle and white dog. A flashy marked fellow, he has a strong headpiece with dark eyes and rose ears. His front is straight and feet turn out a little. He has a good short back into is well angled hind legs. I just preferred the bit more width in front of 1. 1 Northstaff Nightmare (Wilson) Black brindle with a white front. A well balanced, standard sized fellow. He has a strong, yet clean headpiece with a distinct stop, foreface strong and he is clean lipped. Nice dark eyes and small neat rose ears, he has a keen expression. His front is of ample width and he is well angled front and rear. Carries a level topline and is presented in good hard condition. Moved well 2 Labrastaf Espresso (Gardner) Black brindle. This lad is a strong fellow. He has a strong head, but he is still clean. A distinct stop and strong clean muzzle. Looking though dark eyes and he has neat rose ears. His front is straight and of good width and depth and he has well sprung ribs. Hindquarters well angled and another in fit condition, moved ok. I was impressed that his handler had gone to the effort of painting her nails the same colour as the jewels on his collar. 3 Ginstean Bracken Boy (Lavington) 1 Jomello Stand by Me at Cwn Hardd (Davies) Black brindle. This lad has a strong headpiece with a distinct rise of skull and muzzle with enough strength and not too short. He has dark eyes, ears rose, but could be a little smaller. A standard sized, balanced fellow. He has a correct front with good lay of shoulder. He carries a level topline and is his back is straight and he is square in outline. He has well muscled hindquarters and moved well. 2 Maynestaff Smooth Criminal (Mayers) Top size black brindle with a good strong, yet clean headpiece, dark eyes and rose ears giving a keen expression. Another with a straight front with tight feet, that turn out a little. A little longer in back, but he has a good spring of rib. His hindquarters are well muscled. 3 Biggleswick It’s My Life for Asteraceae (Mann) 1 Alport Bold Ruler (Jefferson) Black Brindle. A lot to like about this fellow. He has a lovely head shape and it is clean with the required distinct stop, and strong clean muzzle, free from lippiness. He has round eyes, that although could be a little darker, give a good keen expression. He has a correct front, with a good lay of shoulder, he has a well sprung ribcage and is well ribbed back to his well muscled hindquarters. He was presented to me in first class condition. He moved well and was well presented by his handler 2 Powerpack Lachlan Dorin JW (Clark & Ortizo) Black Brindle male with white feet. Another presented in good hard condition and of good type. He has a typical headpiece that is strong and clean. He has good width and depth in front. His strong neck flows into a level topline. He has a moderate hind angulation and also moved well. Unlucky to meet 1. 3 Sikaistaff Shadow Warrior at Maidendale (Stillman) 1 Ch Jackabyte Javikah (Jackson) Top sized black brindle dog. This fellow took my eye when he first entered the ring, commanding attention, he is presented in top condition. He has a beautiful headpiece that is strong, yet clean, it is of correct proportions, without exaggeration and muzzle not too short. He has a keen expression, looking through dark round eyes. He has a strong straight front, with good width and depth, brisket to elbow. He has a well muscled short neck which flowed into his level topline, with ribs well sprung and lighter at loins. Correct angulation front and rear. His hindquarters are well muscled and he has nice short rear hocks. The picture completed by a well set and carried pump handle tail. On his toes, moved with drive, true coming and going, handled well – it was my pleasure to award him Dog Challenge and Best Of Breed. 2 Ch Catstaff’s Used to (Arntzen & Manito). Standard sized black brindle. Another from the top shelf, that was a pleasure to judge and presented in great condition. He has a clean headpiece, with a distinct stop and strong underjaw, no exaggeration here. Eyes are dark and neat rose ears. Another with a strong straight front, with good width he has a short muscular neck, level topline and is square in outline. Hindquarters are muscular and well angled. Finished with a pump handle tail. Moves well and shown expertly. A worthy champion. 3 Ch Jackabyte Boletoro at Nettleworth Parker) 1 Diana’s Diamond Don Quixote (Paulauskiene) Black brindle. A standard sized dog that performed well for his handler. He has a clean typical headpiece of good proportions, free from exaggeration. Dark eyes and neat rose ears. Straight front of ample width and he is well angled front and rear, and has a well muscled hindquarter. Square in outline. Moved well 2 Niatona Beetle Crusher (Feather). Red and White. Flashy fellow. Another standard sized lad. He has a good broad skull and plenty of muzzle strength. Lovely dark eyes. Good pigment. Well boned and front of good width, feet turn out a little. He has a level topline and ribs well sprung. Hindquarters are moderately angled, hocks well let down. Moved ok. 1 Ch Dazmarnic Know Wot I Mean JW ShCM (Jordan) Red. What a handsome gentleman. Lovely headpiece. Strong and clean, free from exaggeration, with keen expression through lovely dark round eyes. He has lovely dark pigment. Well made fellow with strong straight front, level topline into muscled, well angled, hindquarters. It was my pleasure to award him Best Veteran. 1 Boscador Flaming Warrior (Daly & Lees) Black Brindle bitch. Attractive brindle girl, nice and compact. Head is feminine and of good proportions. Dark round eye, ears are semi erect. She has a straight front and carries a level topline. Looked to be enjoying her day, 1 Torkavi The Last Dragon at Teshleystaf (Walker). Black Brindle. Standard sized girl, compact in outline. Pretty headed bitch with no exaggerations. Correct proportions, distinct stop and good depth throughout. Straight front of ample width. Short back into well angled hindquarters. Moved well. Later in the day, showed her way to Special Beginners Terrier Group 4th – Congratulations. 2 Sikaistaff Coz I’m Happy (Squibb). Black Brindle. Another standard sized girl. Lovely head and like 1, with no exaggerations. Dark round eyes and neat rose ears, giving good expression. Straight front. A little longer in back, she has good angulation front and rear. Moved ok. 3 Midnight Black Betty (Mansell) 1 Keepastaff The Sky Keeper (Ibsen) Black Brindle. Pretty girl with a clean feminine headpiece. She has good dark eyes and neat rose ears giving a lovely expression. Well boned. Her front is straight and her neck is short, flowing into a level topline and ribs well sprung for a youngster. She has moderately turned hind quarters. She was a very true moving for one so young. A promising puppy. 2 Sikaistaff Cask Strength (Constant) Black Brindle. Well proportioned bitch, another with a very clean and feminine headpiece and lovely dark eyes and expression. She has good width to her front, a little looseness at elbow which may improve with maturity. A lovely short back and level topline, her hindquarters are well angled and she too was a good mover. Another smart puppy. 3 Torkavi The Last Dragon at Teshleystaf (Walker) 1 Kamaristaffs Royal Velvet (Jones) Black Brindle. What a pretty girl this is and everything you could hope for in a Puppy. With a beautiful head of correct proportions, a distinct stop and short, strong foreface. Finished off by her lovely dark round eyes and small, neat rose ears. She has good width in front for a youngster, coupled with good tight feet. A decent spring of rib and brisket to elbow. She has a level topline back to well angled, muscular hindquarters. She carried a well set and carried pump handle tail. She moved true and with an economy of effort. It was my pleasure to award her the Reserve CC and she was pipped for Puppy Of Breed only by what was later told to me to be her handsome litter brother. Congratulations to their breeder. 2 Kentstars Minerva With Fergustaff (Marshallsay) Red and white. Another pretty girl with a clean feminine headpiece, a lovely rich red, with great pigment. She has the darkest of round eyes. She is balanced and has a good straight front with plenty of forechest. She is short in back and has a correct level topline, back to well angled and well muscled hindquarters. Another that moved well. 3 Karwillage Rowdy Rousey Page) 1 Auricstaff Should Be with You (Imp Cze) Anatolyeva). Black brindle bitch of lovely type and a lot to like. A pretty feminine headpiece of correct proportions, strong underjaw and distinct stop – clean and nothing exaggerated. Good dark, round eyes. She has a straight front with good width and depth. Well sprung ribs and short back with a level topline. She has well muscled well angled hindquarters and well let down hocks. She stands four square. Shown in good condition and moved well. 2 Kamaristaffs Royal Gem (Plumstead) Black brindle bitch . Stronger than 1 but still clean and free from exaggeration. She also has lovely head, with a good expression through dark round eyes. Correct width in front, not quite as well ribbed back. She has well muscled hindquarters and correct angulation. Another that moved well 3 Skyestaff’s The Limit (Hands & Badman & Freeman) 1 Auricstaff Should Be with You (Imp Cze) (Anatolyeva) 2 Callastaff Five Years at Bowferry JW (Quinn) Black brindle bitch another with a lovely head, of correct proportions. She has a nice dark eye and neat rose ears. A straight front of good width. She is a little longer and not quite as well ribbed back. Her hindquarters are well angled and muscular into well let down hocks. She was presented in tip top condition. 3 Ayledastaff Forgive Me Not (Moldovan) 1 Ginstean Absolute (Whitley) Black brindle neat standard sized bitch with a clean typical headpiece of good proportions and the required distinct stop. She has good expression. Front is of good width and is straight her feet are tight, compact and turn out a little. She is short coupled and carries a level topline. She has a well angled and muscular hindquarter and she moved well. 2 Kirstaffs Dolly’s Daredevil at Metalbull (Rochelle) Red bitch with a clean, attractive headpiece she has a distinct stop, strong underjaw and clean lips. She looks through lovely dark eyes, giving a keen expression. Her front is straight and clean, with ample width. Not quite as well ribbed back, she is lighter at loin. Her hindquarters are well muscled, with moderate angulation and she moved ok. 3 Powerpack Helga Hufflepuff (Funnell & Wiggins) 1 Alport Dark Queen Thompson) Black brindle bitch. Another that caught my eye today. Her head is everything you would want and free from any exaggeration, finished by the darkest of eyes and neat rose ears. She has lovely keen expression and she wasn’t giving the chicken nugget up to look at me. Her front is of correct width and is straight, with good width and depth and her feet are tight and compact. She has short muscular neck and well sprung ribs. She is short coupled, her hindquarters are muscular and she held a good firm topline on the move and she moved out well. Pushed hard for the Res CC 2 Bilrosestaff Shes The One (Rowland) Brindle bitch with a clean, feminine headpiece, her eyes are nice and dark. She has a good forechest and ample width in front which is her straight to her tight feet, which turn out a little slightly. A little longer in back, but she has well muscled hindquarters. She moved ok and showed well for her handler 3 Maxstaff Miss Vivienne at Teshleystaf (Walker) 1 Jackabyte Nemesis (Jackson) Black brindle bitch with a strong, yet feminine headpiece. She has well pronounced cheek bumps, a deep stop and strong underjaw, strong yet clean muzle. Her eyes are dark and round giving good keen expression. She has well laid shoulders, her front is straight and of ample width down to tight feet. Her short muscular neck flows to a good spring of rib and she is close coupled. She has muscular well angled hindquarters and she moved well 2 Crewestaff Bonnie Lass (Thorley). A black brindle bitch of good proportions. Her head is clean and she has a strong underjaw and good rise of skull. She has a keen expression through dark eyes and neat rose ears. Her front is of good width and is straight and feet turn a little. She is well ribbed back, has a slight rise over the loin, to hindquarters that are moderately angled. She moved quite well and she had the shiniest of coats. 3 Pasgal Wishing On A Star ( Thurston) 1 Jackabyte Decadence (Jackson) Black brindle bitch of good proportions. She has a feminine headpiece of good proportions, with good keen expression, through dark round eyes. She has a good width in front with ample forechest. She has well laid shoulders and a good spring of rib. She is well ribbed back with a good tuck up and she has a level topline. She has well angled and muscular hind quarters and she was a good mover 2 Jewelstaff Heart and Steel with Wyrefare (Karlsson). Black brindle bitch with a white front. This girl is of good type and was presented in top condition. She has a clean headpiece, with a strong underjaw and a good rise of skull. The darkest of eyes and her head is completed by neat rose ears. She has a good straight front of ample width and has tight compact feet. A good spring of rib, with good tuck up and she carried a level topline. She has a correct low set tail and she was well handled and moved well. 3 Geordiestaff Nee Botha JW (Hall) 1 Ch Elitebull Mojito at Nettleworth (Parker) Black brindle bitch presented in first class condition, she has the prettiest of heads, strong and clean, with distinct stop and a good underjaw. Her eyes are dark and round and she has small, neat rose ears all giving a super expression and she was up on her toes saying try to find something better. She has a cracker front, with correct width and ample forechest, she has a good lay back of shoulder. Her neck is short and muscular and flows into her well sprung ribs, she is well ribbed back and she has a level topline. She has well muscled, well angled hindquarters and was extremely good on the move and was well handled. It was my pleasure to award her the Bitch Challenge. 2 Taurinstaff Ms Bellatricks (Thisby) Top size brindle bitch with a great headshape. She has the required distinct stop, well pronounced cheek muscles and a strong underjaw. Her eyes are dark and her head was framed by her rose ears which she used to her benefit, creating a lovely expression. Her front is straight down to tight feet, which turn out a little. She has a lovely short back, with ribs well sprung. Her hindquarters are well well muscled and she was finished of with the shiniest of coats. She moved well for her gentleman handler. Well deserving of her place in a lovely class of ladies. 3 Jackabyte Bocouture JW (Jackson) 1 Studstaff Sugar and Spice of Hamason JW ShCM ( Robinson, Robinson-Cox & Cox) Flashy marked red and white bitch. This girl has a clean headpiece of correct proportions. She has a distinct stop and enough muzzle strength to balance. She has dark eyes and rose ears. A good strong front of correct width and lay of shoulder. She is square in outline and has well muscled hindquarter. She moved well and held a level topline on the move, she appeared to enjoy her day out. I was immensely impressed with the kangaroo, koala and boomerang on the exhibitors number ticket – big question, where was the Tassie Devil ?!? 2 Starolestaff Arabella at Boscador (Daly & Lees) Black brindle bitch with a pleasing head shape, eyes dark and semi erect ears. A well made girl, she has good width to her front and a lovely short back. Good spring of rib, she has moderately angled hindquarters. She has a bang level topline and she moved well for her handler and also appeared to be having a great day |
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