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KC Breed Standard Three Counties 23 Judge	STAFFORDSHIRE BULL THREE COUNTIES 23 Judge: Mr G M Davies Dog Challenge Certificate 3179 - Ch Catstaff’s Used to (Miss C & Mr D M Arntzen & Manito) Reserve Dog Challenge Certificate 3188 - Luthais Loch Tay JW (Mr B & Miss C Boggins & Burton) Bitch Challenge Certificate 3305 - Taurinstaff Ms Bellatricks (Mr K Thisby) Reserve Bitch Challenge Certificate 3299 - Delacour Sweetest Taboo for Idyllicstaff (Mrs L M Shipp) Best of Breed 3179 - Ch Catstaff’s Used to (Miss C & Mr D M Arntzen & Manito) Best Puppy 3283 - Kamaristaffs Royal Gem (Mr T & Mrs C Plumstead) Best Veteran 3205 - Elitebull Destiny (Mrs D L & Mr A J Desmond) STAFFORDSHIRE BULL JUDGE THREE COUNTIES 23 Firstly, I would like to thank the officers and committee for inviting me to judge this show, I was supposed to judge it in 2020 but COVID-19 kicked in. I would also like to thank my two stewards, Jo and Graham. The weather was ridiculously hot as you all would know. I would also like to thank all those who entered and turned out today. I had some difficult classes with good quality throughout but only had cards for five placings. These could probably change in a year or two, but thanks for all your sportsmanship in my decisions. I did find a few tight canines and I found fitness could have been a lot better and this could have changed my decisions in some of the top classes. I had an enjoyable day, many thanks. MPD (10,2) 1 Mayren’s Fergiestaffs Polar Bear. White and red of nearly 7 months. Lovely head and expression with good strength and clean outlines, neat rose ears. Plenty of good virtues in this youngster. Correct scissor bite with clean muzzle. Lovely front and tidy feet. Enough rib and brisket at this stage with good rear angulation. Good topline held on the move and handled well. One I will watch with interest. 2 Green’s Sikaistaff Black Barrel. B/br dog coming up to 8 months. Well presented youngster with lovely head proportions, good ear carriage, correct bite and underjaw. Straight front with good width. In good coat. Enough rib and nice bend of stifle. Moved ok when settled, holding his topline. Handled well. 3 Howard’s Matrixstaffs Knight Star. PD (2) 1 Jones’ Kamaristaffs Royal Rumour. B/br of outstanding type. Powerful head with a super expression, neat ears with dark eyes well placed, good strength to muzzle and correct dentition. Front is straight with good width, plenty of bone which I like to see, good feet and well laid shoulders. Ample rib and good tuck to loin. Powerful rear quarters which helped him cover the ground. Handled well. 2 McVay & Hughes’ Torkavi Night Fury. B/br with a tad of white on chest, just 9 months old. Strong headed youngster giving a lovely expression, dark eyes, good bite with good strength to underjaw, good head to muzzle ratio. Clean front with good width. Enough rib and brisket at this stage, decent topline and good rear angulation. Moved and handled well. JD (3) 1 Sheldon’s Kamaristaffs Royal Ransom at Bowtman. B/br. Still qualifies for Puppy at nearly 12 months old. Cracking headpiece with a fantastic expression, neatest of ears which he used well, darkest of eye and strong skull, good strength of muzzle with correct scissor bite. He has a short strong neck leading into well placed shoulders giving a lovely front with good width. Feet good and good spring of rib, nice tuck to loin and powerful rear quarters which are well muscled. Moved and handled well. Pleased to award BPD. 2 Page’s Elitebull Mischief at Bellastaff JW. Another b/br in great condition. Strong head with dark eyes and nose, clean lip and good strong underjaw, perfect bite. Well balanced throughout. Short coupled with a good spring of rib, lovely bend of stifle and good rear angulation. Moved with purpose. In great coat and handled well. 3 Foster & Blount’s Vadeliza Houdini. YD (8,1) 1 Higham’s Comberdown Kryptonite. B/br with white chest. What a powerhouse of a dog, good strength all round. His head is in great proportion with good skull to muzzle ratio, super expression, nice clean outlines and well placed neat ears. Powerful neck and shoulder placement, front spot on with great width. Good rib and brisket with good tuck to loin. Powerful rear quarters which are well muscled, hocks well let down. Moved with purpose and handled well. One of three I looked at for the RCC. 2 Lowe & Kaur-Hayre’s Big Man On Mac Dui Shawrigg JW. Red with white chest and four white feet. Lovely headed dog with good strength, neat ears and clean muzzle. Well laid back shoulders giving a great front with plenty of width, strong in bone and good feet. Well ribbed with good brisket, short coupled and nice tuck up. Great muscle to first and second thighs which helped him to power up the grass with purpose. Handled well. 3 Butler’s Alport On Tour at Eternalco. ND (2) 1 Owen’s Sikaistaff Warrior Spirit. Brindle dog with white chest. Pleasing head with good expression, correct mouth with clean lip. Good front and shoulder placement. Pleasing body with good rear angulation. Coat in gleaming condition showing off his lovely colour brindle in the sun. Moved ok when settled. Handled well. 2 Foster & Blount’s Vadeliza Houdini. B/br with spot of white on chest. Lovely headed dog with good length to muzzle, good bite, clean lipped and dark eyes. Good front and width. Well balanced throughout with good bend of stifle and hocks well let down. Moved well enough and handled well. GD (7,2) 1 Hinsley’s Earthquake Staffs Wear It Well at Tigerbull (Imp Esp). Standard white dog with a red patch covering right eye as you look at him. I think he will have a good future ahead of him, got great qualities throughout. Lovely clean head shape, deep through skull with well developed cheek bumps, ears are correct rose type, lovely placed dark eyes and correct dentition. Lovely front and width, well upon his pasterns. He has ample rib and good tuck to loin. Good rear quarters with a good bend of stifle. Moved with purpose and handled well. 2 Yates’ Zakdan Devious Devil JW. B/br. Another dog who also has good qualities. Pleasing head shape with broad skull, good ear carriage with dark eyes, good bite and clean lip. Front and width good, clean outlines, ample spring of rib and well defined rear muscle. Moved with purpose and handled well. 3 Wilson’s Northstaff Nightmare JW. PGD (9) 1 Blow’s Scoutor Rogue One JW. Brindle dog with white chest, flash white on muzzle and four white feet. Standard dog of good virtues. Lovely head type with well placed eyes, good mouth and lovely cheek bumps. Clean straight front, up on his pasterns. Good shoulder placement with good spring of rib. Lovely rear assembly with good bend of stifle. Moved with purpose and drive. Handled well. 2 Davies’ Jomello Stand By Me at Cwnhardd. B/br with spot of white on chest. Lovely shape of head giving a nice expression, perfect bite and strong underjaw. Front is good and plenty of width, good bone and shoulder placement. Well sprung rib and powerful rear. Moved effortlessly holding a good topline and handled well. 3 Stanway’s Waystaff Strikes Mayhem. LD (12) This was a class of good competition. 1 Boggins & Burton’s Luthais Loch Tay JW. B/br dog smack on breed standard and in lovely condition. He has a super clean head and expression, nothing overdone in any department. Lovely ear placement and dark eyes, good length of muzzle with a correct scissor bite, clean lip and good strength to underjaw. His front is straight and true with good width. Well ribbed body and good tuck up in loin. His coat was short and his rear angulation was spot on with powerful quarters which he used to move well around the ring holding a good topline. Handled well and was happy in my decision to award him the DRCC. 2 Arntzen’s Catstaff’s Soul Rebel (Nor). B/br. Another top class specimen of the breed in lovely condition. Lovely shaped head and expression, good ear placement and dark eyes, clean lip with perfect scissor bite. True front with good feet. He has a good spring of rib and brisket, lovely waistline. His rear angulation was good with well let down hocks. He moved with purpose and drive covering the ground. Handled well. I’m sure his time will come. 3 Harper & Whittaker’s Bethaleese’s Poldark. OD (11,1) 1 Arntzen & Manito’s Ch Catstaff’s Used To (Nor). This b/br dog just oozes with quality throughout, he done it for me today, always alert and on his toes and in great condition. Head of good proportion showing great strength and expression, perfect dentition with cleanest of lip, nice foreface with good length of muzzle. Well placed shoulders leading into a true front with good width, good depth of brisket and well off for bone. He is short coupled and in hard condition, coat was gleaming. Good rear angulation with muscular rear quarters. Moved effortlessly covering the ground with ease, holding his topline well. Handled superbly. Well deserved the DCC & BOB and went on to win G4. Credit to his owners, thanks for bringing him along today. 2 Regeer & Holme’s Int/Multi Ch Goldstaff’s Make An Entrance (Nor). Brindle & white pied. An eye-catching dog with a lovely head and expression, nice ear carriage which he used to his advantage. Was unlucky to come up against a dog in great form today. He has a correct bite and clean lip, good strength to underjaw and length of muzzle. Perfect front and depth of chest. Well placed shoulders and short coupled. Slight slope of croup with muscular rear. His movement was true and parallel holding a good topline. Handler got the best out of him today. One of three I looked at for the RCC. 3 Plumstead’s Callastaff Son Of The Moon. VD (4,2) 1 Jordan’s Ch Dazmarnic Know Wot I Mean JW ShCM. Red dog with white chest, this 7 year old is showing grey around the muzzle. Lovely strong head with lovely round eyes, perfect bite and good strength to underjaw. Front was straight with good width and bone. Well sprung rib, good angulation to rear with good bend of stifle. Moved well for the handler. A worthy Champion. 2 Rowe & South’s Illori Akinlana JW ShCM VW. B/br with a touch of white on the front toes. Great in profile and in good hard condition. He’s coming up to 9 years of age showing a little grey but lovely head with a nice expression and correct bite. True front. Good thigh muscle and hocks well let down. Moved with drive and purpose. Handled well. MPB (8) 1 Constant’s Sikaistaff Cask Strength. B/br with spot of white on chest of nearly 8 months. Impressive youngster with a lovely feminine head, loved her expression, good mouth and elegant clean lines. Straight front with good pasterns. Everything as it should be at this stage. Moved freely across the ground. Well handled. 2 Mayren’s Fergiestaffs I Aint Vanilla. Lovely clean white and red of just 7 months. Another clean outlined pup. Pretty and feminine head, dark eyes, good pigment and bite. True front with enough bone, good angulation and topline for age and development. Moved with ease and handled well. 3 Bennett’s Scipelei Against All Odds. PB (7) 1 Plumstead’s Kamaristaffs Royal Gem. B/br just approaching her first birthday, what a smart pup. Head of good proportion, cleanest of outlines with good balance, lovely expression with nice placed rose ears and dark eyes, perfect scissor bite with strength to underjaw. Her front is straight. Well laid back shoulders and enough rib, tidy brisket. Powerful rear quarters which she used to her advantage when moved demanding to be seen, held a great topline. Handled very well. BPB & BPIB. One to watch out for. 2 Jones’ Kamaristaffs Royal Velvet. B/br, litter sister to winner. Her expression is very pleasing and she has a lovely head with good strength, correct stop and dark eyes, dentition perfect. She has such good balance, front and rear angulations are excellent, and was able to move easily with reach and drive. Handled well. Preferred the cleaner outlines of the winner. 3 Maude’s Stormnoir’s Mysterious. JB (16) 1 Shipp’s Delacour Sweetest Taboo For Idyllicstaff. B/br/white pied. This young lady just oozes quality and one that demands your attention. Beautiful feminine head with great expression, dark eyes well placed and lovely rose ears, perfect scissor bite, very clean in the head. She is in great condition. Perfect front with good width, enough bone and tight feet. Well sprung rib and short in body. Rear quarters and angulation spot on for this young girl. Good topline with slight slope to croup, hocks well let down. Moved well enough when settled covering the ground with ease, handler had to work to get the best out of her, well done. BRCC. 2 Holmes’ Barielle Special Edition. B/br with white on the chest. Another that has good qualities. Lovely feminine head with a wicked expression, nice ear carriage with dark eyes, good length of muzzle and strong underjaw housing a correct scissor bite. True straight front, enough depth to brisket and tuck up in loin, lovely bend of stifle. Moved with confidence and handled well. 3 Lloyd-Williams’ Cwmhâf Cariad. YB (12,5) 1 Candela’s Alport Cerridwen Lux JCh. B/br. She demanded your attention from start to finish. Well balanced feminine head of good width and depth, well placed ears with dark eyes and correct mouth. Her front was spot on with good bone. Pleasing neck and shoulders flowing into firm and level topline, enough rib and short in body. Well angulated and moved with ease. Handler did a great job today. 2 Quinn’s Callastaff Five Years at Bowferry JW. B/br with tad of white on chest. Slightly smaller than the winner but has great ring presence. Very pleasing feminine head with a nice width of skull and well placed rose ears. Good neck and straight front with a well balanced body. Nicely made hindquarters with good turn of stifle. Moved soundly and handled well. 3 Fletcher’s New Performer at Fletchstaff. NB (10) 1 Fletcher’s New Performer at Fletchstaff. B/br who was placed 4th in JB and 3rd in YB. Attractive youngster with a lovely headpiece. I liked her overall shape and construction. Lovely straight front with good enough width. Correct size and shape with good angulations, she moved freely. Just needs to fill out to be the full package. Well done to the handler. 2 Taylor’s Niatona Sissy That Walk. Red with white on neck and chest. Good breed type. Lovely feminine head with good strength, perfect bite, good stop and tight lip, dark eyes and good ear set. Front straight with good width. Short in body and showed in good condition. Lovely bend of stifle and moved holding a nice topline. 3 Rochelle’s Kirstaff Dolly’s Daredevil at Metalbull. GB (6,2) 1 Rochelle’s Mournestaffs Dolly’s Brae at Metalbull. B/br with lovely qualities. Head feminine with rose ears, correct mouth, good width and depth to skull, perfect bite and clean lipped. True front and well balanced throughout with good bend of stifle. Moved well enough to win the class and handled well. 2 Squibb’s Sikaistaff Coz I’m Happy. B/br with white chest. Correct bull & terrier type. Head with dark eyes giving a lovely expression, lovely overall balance with a correct scissor bite. Good front and ample rib. Well angulated rear and moved with drive keeping a good topline. Handler did well. 3 Funnell’s Powerpack Fleur Delacour. PGB (10,1) 1 Woolley’s Bethaleese’s Bewitched. B/br with white spot on chest. Beautiful standard bitch showing good qualities throughout. Her lovely feminine head is of good balance with neat rose ears and dark eyes which are well placed. Short strong neck leading into well laid back shoulder giving a super front and width. Nice spring of rib with good depth of brisket. Lovely waistline and in good condition, short gleaming coat and powerful rear quarters with good bend of stifle. Moved with purpose and handled well. 2 Jackson’s Jackabyte Nemesis. B/br. Another with great qualities. She is top size with a strong but yet feminine head of good proportions, dark eyes and expression, perfect bite and good strong underjaw. Well constructed and balanced throughout. Great front with good strength to hindquarters. In fit and hard condition. Handler moved her with purpose and she covered the ground with ease. 3 Hammond’s Hammystaff Love Bomb JW. LB (9,1) 1 Jackson’s Jackabyte Decadence. B/br smack on breed standard. Loved her head type with good strength and a super expression, lots to like about this girl, dark eyes and neat rose ears which she used well, lovely clean outlines with correct bite. Neck short and strong, her front was straight and true with good bone. Good spring of rib and decent tuck to loin. Powerful rear quarters with good bend of stifle. She looked balanced from all angles. Her movement was good going forward and on the return. Handled very well. One of three I looked at for the RCC. 2 Arntzen’s Catstaff’s If I Had A Heart (Nor). B/br. Another classy bitch with great qualities, unfortunately came up against a top class bitch today. Well balanced and really looks the part. Lovely head shape and neatest of ears which she always used, correct bite. Straight front and good bone. Rear angulation was bang on. Good overall balance. Moved true holding a good topline. Handled well. I would have liked to have seen her in fitter condition to complete the package. 3 Bainborough’s Sikaistaff Dark Phoenix. OB (11,2) 1 Thisby’s Taurinstaff Ms Bellatricks. B/br. Top size but she didn’t disappoint me in any way, oozing quality throughout, she just fulfils the picture and shone in all departments. She just looked good from any angle you looked at her, with her strong head but yet still feminine with a super expression, perfect scissor bite and her lovely ear carriage which she used to get my attention, nice cheek bumps. Well up on her toes, truest of fronts. Good spring of rib and tuck to loin. Rear quarters were muscular showing good strength. She was in the hardest and fittest of condition. She moved with purpose, effortlessly covering the ground with ease holding a lovely topline. Handler got the best out of her today and I was pleased to award the BCC. 2 Wall’s Ch Goldwyn She’s The One. Red with white chest. One I have liked very much from a puppy. She has a super head shape and lovely expression, lovely head proportions with good strength to skull, neat ears and dark eyes, correct scissor bite. Lovely strong front with good bone. Strong neck leading into well placed shoulder. Spring of rib and brisket were good. Rear quarters were good with good bend of stifle. Moved a little erratic for her handler but overall a good example of the breed. Just needed to be in fitter condition. 3 Turley’s Ch Loyalstaff Bella Bambina at Eastreet. VB (4,1) 1 Desmond’s Elitebull Destiny. B/br, 7½ years old in fantastic condition and well balanced throughout. Her head has good strength with a wicked expression, well placed eyes of good colour, correct scissor bite, showing no looseness. Lovely straight front, good spring of rib and tuck up. She was balanced from the tip of her nose to the tip of her tail. With lovely angles and muscular rear quarters, she moved well holding a good topline, covering the ground with ease. Pleased to award her BVIB. 2 Funnell’s Powerpack Cherokee JW. B/br with white on chest. 7¾ year old bitch in lovely condition and of good quality. Lovely feminine head and expression, correct bite and good length to muzzle. Front good and tidy feet. Nicely balanced and good angulations. Moved with purpose both ways and handled well. 3 Funnell’s Lackyle Oiche Eiri for Powerpack. G Mark Davies (Sebsonic) Go To Top Of Page
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Three Counties 23 Judge's Critique

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Three Counties 23 Judge

STAFFORDSHIRE BULL THREE COUNTIES 23

Judge: Mr G M Davies

Dog Challenge Certificate 3179 - Ch Catstaff’s Used to (Miss C & Mr D M Arntzen & Manito)
Reserve Dog Challenge Certificate 3188 - Luthais Loch Tay JW (Mr B & Miss C Boggins & Burton)
Bitch Challenge Certificate 3305 - Taurinstaff Ms Bellatricks (Mr K Thisby)
Reserve Bitch Challenge Certificate 3299 - Delacour Sweetest Taboo for Idyllicstaff (Mrs L M Shipp)
Best of Breed 3179 - Ch Catstaff’s Used to (Miss C & Mr D M Arntzen & Manito)
Best Puppy 3283 - Kamaristaffs Royal Gem (Mr T & Mrs C Plumstead)
Best Veteran 3205 - Elitebull Destiny (Mrs D L & Mr A J Desmond)

STAFFORDSHIRE BULL JUDGE THREE COUNTIES 23

Firstly, I would like to thank the officers and committee for inviting me to judge this show, I was supposed to judge it in 2020 but COVID-19 kicked in. I would also like to thank my two stewards, Jo and Graham. The weather was ridiculously hot as you all would know. I would also like to thank all those who entered and turned out today. I had some difficult classes with good quality throughout but only had cards for five placings. These could probably change in a year or two, but thanks for all your sportsmanship in my decisions. I did find a few tight canines and I found fitness could have been a lot better and this could have changed my decisions in some of the top classes. I had an enjoyable day, many thanks.

MPD (10,2)

1 Mayren’s Fergiestaffs Polar Bear. White and red of nearly 7 months. Lovely head and expression with good strength and clean outlines, neat rose ears. Plenty of good virtues in this youngster. Correct scissor bite with clean muzzle. Lovely front and tidy feet. Enough rib and brisket at this stage with good rear angulation. Good topline held on the move and handled well. One I will watch with interest.

2 Green’s Sikaistaff Black Barrel. B/br dog coming up to 8 months. Well presented youngster with lovely head proportions, good ear carriage, correct bite and underjaw. Straight front with good width. In good coat. Enough rib and nice bend of stifle. Moved ok when settled, holding his topline. Handled well.

3 Howard’s Matrixstaffs Knight Star.

PD (2)

1 Jones’ Kamaristaffs Royal Rumour. B/br of outstanding type. Powerful head with a super expression, neat ears with dark eyes well placed, good strength to muzzle and correct dentition. Front is straight with good width, plenty of bone which I like to see, good feet and well laid shoulders. Ample rib and good tuck to loin. Powerful rear quarters which helped him cover the ground. Handled well.

2 McVay & Hughes’ Torkavi Night Fury. B/br with a tad of white on chest, just 9 months old. Strong headed youngster giving a lovely expression, dark eyes, good bite with good strength to underjaw, good head to muzzle ratio. Clean front with good width. Enough rib and brisket at this stage, decent topline and good rear angulation. Moved and handled well.

JD (3)

1 Sheldon’s Kamaristaffs Royal Ransom at Bowtman. B/br. Still qualifies for Puppy at nearly 12 months old. Cracking headpiece with a fantastic expression, neatest of ears which he used well, darkest of eye and strong skull, good strength of muzzle with correct scissor bite. He has a short strong neck leading into well placed shoulders giving a lovely front with good width. Feet good and good spring of rib, nice tuck to loin and powerful rear quarters which are well muscled. Moved and handled well. Pleased to award BPD.

2 Page’s Elitebull Mischief at Bellastaff JW. Another b/br in great condition. Strong head with dark eyes and nose, clean lip and good strong underjaw, perfect bite. Well balanced throughout. Short coupled with a good spring of rib, lovely bend of stifle and good rear angulation. Moved with purpose. In great coat and handled well.

3 Foster & Blount’s Vadeliza Houdini.

YD (8,1)

1 Higham’s Comberdown Kryptonite. B/br with white chest. What a powerhouse of a dog, good strength all round. His head is in great proportion with good skull to muzzle ratio, super expression, nice clean outlines and well placed neat ears. Powerful neck and shoulder placement, front spot on with great width. Good rib and brisket with good tuck to loin. Powerful rear quarters which are well muscled, hocks well let down. Moved with purpose and handled well. One of three I looked at for the RCC.

2 Lowe & Kaur-Hayre’s Big Man On Mac Dui Shawrigg JW. Red with white chest and four white feet. Lovely headed dog with good strength, neat ears and clean muzzle. Well laid back shoulders giving a great front with plenty of width, strong in bone and good feet. Well ribbed with good brisket, short coupled and nice tuck up. Great muscle to first and second thighs which helped him to power up the grass with purpose. Handled well.

3 Butler’s Alport On Tour at Eternalco.

ND (2)

1 Owen’s Sikaistaff Warrior Spirit. Brindle dog with white chest. Pleasing head with good expression, correct mouth with clean lip. Good front and shoulder placement. Pleasing body with good rear angulation. Coat in gleaming condition showing off his lovely colour brindle in the sun. Moved ok when settled. Handled well.

2 Foster & Blount’s Vadeliza Houdini. B/br with spot of white on chest. Lovely headed dog with good length to muzzle, good bite, clean lipped and dark eyes. Good front and width. Well balanced throughout with good bend of stifle and hocks well let down. Moved well enough and handled well.

GD (7,2)

1 Hinsley’s Earthquake Staffs Wear It Well at Tigerbull (Imp Esp). Standard white dog with a red patch covering right eye as you look at him. I think he will have a good future ahead of him, got great qualities throughout. Lovely clean head shape, deep through skull with well developed cheek bumps, ears are correct rose type, lovely placed dark eyes and correct dentition. Lovely front and width, well upon his pasterns. He has ample rib and good tuck to loin. Good rear quarters with a good bend of stifle. Moved with purpose and handled well.

2 Yates’ Zakdan Devious Devil JW. B/br. Another dog who also has good qualities. Pleasing head shape with broad skull, good ear carriage with dark eyes, good bite and clean lip. Front and width good, clean outlines, ample spring of rib and well defined rear muscle. Moved with purpose and handled well.

3 Wilson’s Northstaff Nightmare JW.

PGD (9)

1 Blow’s Scoutor Rogue One JW. Brindle dog with white chest, flash white on muzzle and four white feet. Standard dog of good virtues. Lovely head type with well placed eyes, good mouth and lovely cheek bumps. Clean straight front, up on his pasterns. Good shoulder placement with good spring of rib. Lovely rear assembly with good bend of stifle. Moved with purpose and drive. Handled well.

2 Davies’ Jomello Stand By Me at Cwnhardd. B/br with spot of white on chest. Lovely shape of head giving a nice expression, perfect bite and strong underjaw. Front is good and plenty of width, good bone and shoulder placement. Well sprung rib and powerful rear. Moved effortlessly holding a good topline and handled well.

3 Stanway’s Waystaff Strikes Mayhem.

LD (12)

This was a class of good competition.

1 Boggins & Burton’s Luthais Loch Tay JW. B/br dog smack on breed standard and in lovely condition. He has a super clean head and expression, nothing overdone in any department. Lovely ear placement and dark eyes, good length of muzzle with a correct scissor bite, clean lip and good strength to underjaw. His front is straight and true with good width. Well ribbed body and good tuck up in loin. His coat was short and his rear angulation was spot on with powerful quarters which he used to move well around the ring holding a good topline. Handled well and was happy in my decision to award him the DRCC.

2 Arntzen’s Catstaff’s Soul Rebel (Nor). B/br. Another top class specimen of the breed in lovely condition. Lovely shaped head and expression, good ear placement and dark eyes, clean lip with perfect scissor bite. True front with good feet. He has a good spring of rib and brisket, lovely waistline. His rear angulation was good with well let down hocks. He moved with purpose and drive covering the ground. Handled well. I’m sure his time will come.

3 Harper & Whittaker’s Bethaleese’s Poldark.

OD (11,1)

1 Arntzen & Manito’s Ch Catstaff’s Used To (Nor). This b/br dog just oozes with quality throughout, he done it for me today, always alert and on his toes and in great condition. Head of good proportion showing great strength and expression, perfect dentition with cleanest of lip, nice foreface with good length of muzzle. Well placed shoulders leading into a true front with good width, good depth of brisket and well off for bone. He is short coupled and in hard condition, coat was gleaming. Good rear angulation with muscular rear quarters. Moved effortlessly covering the ground with ease, holding his topline well. Handled superbly. Well deserved the DCC & BOB and went on to win G4. Credit to his owners, thanks for bringing him along today.

2 Regeer & Holme’s Int/Multi Ch Goldstaff’s Make An Entrance (Nor). Brindle & white pied. An eye-catching dog with a lovely head and expression, nice ear carriage which he used to his advantage. Was unlucky to come up against a dog in great form today. He has a correct bite and clean lip, good strength to underjaw and length of muzzle. Perfect front and depth of chest. Well placed shoulders and short coupled. Slight slope of croup with muscular rear. His movement was true and parallel holding a good topline. Handler got the best out of him today. One of three I looked at for the RCC.

3 Plumstead’s Callastaff Son Of The Moon.

VD (4,2)

1 Jordan’s Ch Dazmarnic Know Wot I Mean JW ShCM. Red dog with white chest, this 7 year old is showing grey around the muzzle. Lovely strong head with lovely round eyes, perfect bite and good strength to underjaw. Front was straight with good width and bone. Well sprung rib, good angulation to rear with good bend of stifle. Moved well for the handler. A worthy Champion.

2 Rowe & South’s Illori Akinlana JW ShCM VW. B/br with a touch of white on the front toes. Great in profile and in good hard condition. He’s coming up to 9 years of age showing a little grey but lovely head with a nice expression and correct bite. True front. Good thigh muscle and hocks well let down. Moved with drive and purpose. Handled well.

MPB (8)

1 Constant’s Sikaistaff Cask Strength. B/br with spot of white on chest of nearly 8 months. Impressive youngster with a lovely feminine head, loved her expression, good mouth and elegant clean lines. Straight front with good pasterns. Everything as it should be at this stage. Moved freely across the ground. Well handled.

2 Mayren’s Fergiestaffs I Aint Vanilla. Lovely clean white and red of just 7 months. Another clean outlined pup. Pretty and feminine head, dark eyes, good pigment and bite. True front with enough bone, good angulation and topline for age and development. Moved with ease and handled well.

3 Bennett’s Scipelei Against All Odds.

PB (7)

1 Plumstead’s Kamaristaffs Royal Gem. B/br just approaching her first birthday, what a smart pup. Head of good proportion, cleanest of outlines with good balance, lovely expression with nice placed rose ears and dark eyes, perfect scissor bite with strength to underjaw. Her front is straight. Well laid back shoulders and enough rib, tidy brisket. Powerful rear quarters which she used to her advantage when moved demanding to be seen, held a great topline. Handled very well. BPB & BPIB. One to watch out for.

2 Jones’ Kamaristaffs Royal Velvet. B/br, litter sister to winner. Her expression is very pleasing and she has a lovely head with good strength, correct stop and dark eyes, dentition perfect. She has such good balance, front and rear angulations are excellent, and was able to move easily with reach and drive. Handled well. Preferred the cleaner outlines of the winner.

3 Maude’s Stormnoir’s Mysterious.

JB (16)

1 Shipp’s Delacour Sweetest Taboo For Idyllicstaff. B/br/white pied. This young lady just oozes quality and one that demands your attention. Beautiful feminine head with great expression, dark eyes well placed and lovely rose ears, perfect scissor bite, very clean in the head. She is in great condition. Perfect front with good width, enough bone and tight feet. Well sprung rib and short in body. Rear quarters and angulation spot on for this young girl. Good topline with slight slope to croup, hocks well let down. Moved well enough when settled covering the ground with ease, handler had to work to get the best out of her, well done. BRCC.

2 Holmes’ Barielle Special Edition. B/br with white on the chest. Another that has good qualities. Lovely feminine head with a wicked expression, nice ear carriage with dark eyes, good length of muzzle and strong underjaw housing a correct scissor bite. True straight front, enough depth to brisket and tuck up in loin, lovely bend of stifle. Moved with confidence and handled well.

3 Lloyd-Williams’ Cwmhâf Cariad.

YB (12,5)

1 Candela’s Alport Cerridwen Lux JCh. B/br. She demanded your attention from start to finish. Well balanced feminine head of good width and depth, well placed ears with dark eyes and correct mouth. Her front was spot on with good bone. Pleasing neck and shoulders flowing into firm and level topline, enough rib and short in body. Well angulated and moved with ease. Handler did a great job today.

2 Quinn’s Callastaff Five Years at Bowferry JW. B/br with tad of white on chest. Slightly smaller than the winner but has great ring presence. Very pleasing feminine head with a nice width of skull and well placed rose ears. Good neck and straight front with a well balanced body. Nicely made hindquarters with good turn of stifle. Moved soundly and handled well.

3 Fletcher’s New Performer at Fletchstaff.

NB (10)

1 Fletcher’s New Performer at Fletchstaff. B/br who was placed 4th in JB and 3rd in YB. Attractive youngster with a lovely headpiece. I liked her overall shape and construction. Lovely straight front with good enough width. Correct size and shape with good angulations, she moved freely. Just needs to fill out to be the full package. Well done to the handler.

2 Taylor’s Niatona Sissy That Walk. Red with white on neck and chest. Good breed type. Lovely feminine head with good strength, perfect bite, good stop and tight lip, dark eyes and good ear set. Front straight with good width. Short in body and showed in good condition. Lovely bend of stifle and moved holding a nice topline.

3 Rochelle’s Kirstaff Dolly’s Daredevil at Metalbull.

GB (6,2)

1 Rochelle’s Mournestaffs Dolly’s Brae at Metalbull. B/br with lovely qualities. Head feminine with rose ears, correct mouth, good width and depth to skull, perfect bite and clean lipped. True front and well balanced throughout with good bend of stifle. Moved well enough to win the class and handled well.

2 Squibb’s Sikaistaff Coz I’m Happy. B/br with white chest. Correct bull & terrier type. Head with dark eyes giving a lovely expression, lovely overall balance with a correct scissor bite. Good front and ample rib. Well angulated rear and moved with drive keeping a good topline. Handler did well.

3 Funnell’s Powerpack Fleur Delacour.

PGB (10,1)

1 Woolley’s Bethaleese’s Bewitched. B/br with white spot on chest. Beautiful standard bitch showing good qualities throughout. Her lovely feminine head is of good balance with neat rose ears and dark eyes which are well placed. Short strong neck leading into well laid back shoulder giving a super front and width. Nice spring of rib with good depth of brisket. Lovely waistline and in good condition, short gleaming coat and powerful rear quarters with good bend of stifle. Moved with purpose and handled well.

2 Jackson’s Jackabyte Nemesis. B/br. Another with great qualities. She is top size with a strong but yet feminine head of good proportions, dark eyes and expression, perfect bite and good strong underjaw. Well constructed and balanced throughout. Great front with good strength to hindquarters. In fit and hard condition. Handler moved her with purpose and she covered the ground with ease.

3 Hammond’s Hammystaff Love Bomb JW.

LB (9,1)

1 Jackson’s Jackabyte Decadence. B/br smack on breed standard. Loved her head type with good strength and a super expression, lots to like about this girl, dark eyes and neat rose ears which she used well, lovely clean outlines with correct bite. Neck short and strong, her front was straight and true with good bone. Good spring of rib and decent tuck to loin. Powerful rear quarters with good bend of stifle. She looked balanced from all angles. Her movement was good going forward and on the return. Handled very well. One of three I looked at for the RCC.

2 Arntzen’s Catstaff’s If I Had A Heart (Nor). B/br. Another classy bitch with great qualities, unfortunately came up against a top class bitch today. Well balanced and really looks the part. Lovely head shape and neatest of ears which she always used, correct bite. Straight front and good bone. Rear angulation was bang on. Good overall balance. Moved true holding a good topline. Handled well. I would have liked to have seen her in fitter condition to complete the package.

3 Bainborough’s Sikaistaff Dark Phoenix.

OB (11,2)

1 Thisby’s Taurinstaff Ms Bellatricks. B/br. Top size but she didn’t disappoint me in any way, oozing quality throughout, she just fulfils the picture and shone in all departments. She just looked good from any angle you looked at her, with her strong head but yet still feminine with a super expression, perfect scissor bite and her lovely ear carriage which she used to get my attention, nice cheek bumps. Well up on her toes, truest of fronts. Good spring of rib and tuck to loin. Rear quarters were muscular showing good strength. She was in the hardest and fittest of condition. She moved with purpose, effortlessly covering the ground with ease holding a lovely topline. Handler got the best out of her today and I was pleased to award the BCC.

2 Wall’s Ch Goldwyn She’s The One. Red with white chest. One I have liked very much from a puppy. She has a super head shape and lovely expression, lovely head proportions with good strength to skull, neat ears and dark eyes, correct scissor bite. Lovely strong front with good bone. Strong neck leading into well placed shoulder. Spring of rib and brisket were good. Rear quarters were good with good bend of stifle. Moved a little erratic for her handler but overall a good example of the breed. Just needed to be in fitter condition.

3 Turley’s Ch Loyalstaff Bella Bambina at Eastreet.

VB (4,1)

1 Desmond’s Elitebull Destiny. B/br, 7½ years old in fantastic condition and well balanced throughout. Her head has good strength with a wicked expression, well placed eyes of good colour, correct scissor bite, showing no looseness. Lovely straight front, good spring of rib and tuck up. She was balanced from the tip of her nose to the tip of her tail. With lovely angles and muscular rear quarters, she moved well holding a good topline, covering the ground with ease. Pleased to award her BVIB.

2 Funnell’s Powerpack Cherokee JW. B/br with white on chest. 7¾ year old bitch in lovely condition and of good quality. Lovely feminine head and expression, correct bite and good length to muzzle. Front good and tidy feet. Nicely balanced and good angulations. Moved with purpose both ways and handled well.

3 Funnell’s Lackyle Oiche Eiri for Powerpack.

G Mark Davies (Sebsonic)

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