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| Staffordshire | Three Counties 26 Judge's Critique |
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STAFFORDSHIRE BULL THREE COUNTIES 26 Judge: Mrs K Williams I would like to express my gratitude to the officers and committee of Three Counties for inviting me to judge their wonderful show, at the lovely showground in Malvern, Worcestershire. My thanks also to my ring stewards, Elaine and Tec Norton who I was greatly surprised to see on the day, knowing that they would look after me and the exhibitors and keep the ring running smoothly. My humble gratitude must be expressed to all exhibitors for taking my decisions in a truly sporting manner and for supporting and cheering each other on, it really does top the day off! I was overall really pleased with the dogs on the day, the numbers weren't great however. I had quality in abundance and in quite a few of the classes was really spoilt for choice, I had to work hard splitting hairs in some instances to get it right (for me). I'm sure most places could easily swap around on another day. Observations â€" I observed two bad mouths on the day with inverted canines, a few with misplaced teeth but other than that mouths were good. Stifles seem to be getting straighter so this is something to be mindful of when breeding. A few exhibits could've done with a bath and their teeth cleaned, but other than that I was really pleased with what was offered in front of me. MPD (3,1) 1. Gough's Jackstaff The Patriot. Red and white puppy who is standard in size. Head shows strength, neat well-placed ears, dark eyes and lip is ok. He is well-bodied for his age with ample width to his chest and a good spring of rib. He has enough bone and strength in his pasterns. Showing good rear angulations and a good topline standing. I found him very hard to assess his movement as he was just enjoying his day out whilst making his lady handler work very hard, however I saw enough to enable him to win his class. This lad would definitely benefit from some ring craft lessons! 2. Heron's Dilirystaff Bullseye. White dog with brown eye patch, his ears are correct and his eyes are dark, lip is ok. He is well off for bone and stands strong on decent feet, he displays a good front and ample rib at this stage, a level topline standing and decent rear quarters. He moved really well for his handler; I just preferred the cleaner muzzle of 1st. PD (2) 1. Davis' Sharmara Fidelius Charm. What a cracking puppy this is! He is a striking brindle and white dog with a typical head shape, clean lip, coal dark eyes and correct ear carriage all making for a stunning expression. He is so standard in size and at this age displays balance from any angle viewed. His front is straight, legs well-boned and lovely neat feet. His rib is correct and topline is level moving and standing, good rear angulations and correct onset of tail. He moved ok and made his handler work really hard today but he breezed his class with ease. I'm sure this lad will go all the way and trouble the best of them in time. Good luck! BPD & BPIB. 2. McCafferty's Wonderstaff This Boy. Bl/br lad with white toes, Top size lad with a good head, dark eyes, neat ears, lip ok, he has a keen expression. Width to front is ok at this stage and he displays ample bone with ok feet. He has enough rib and tapers to a firm loin; he held his topline well on the move albeit he seemed a bit skittish in this class. He was handled well but unfortunate to meet 1st of whom I preferred the size and balance. JD (6) 1. Kerry, Houwaart & Daly's Jacobeaus The Legacy. Now here's a game lad who enjoys being in the show ring! He's a standard sized balanced bl/br with nothing overdone in any department. His head is typical, clean, with dark eyes and neat well-placed small ears making a beautiful expression which is intensified by his desire to ‘meet' his class mates! He has decent width to his front, correct depth of brisket, enough bone, strong pasterns and lovely neat feet. He has plenty of rib and a firm loin. He displays a clean underline and a level topline when stood foursquare. Good bend of stifle is shown and correct tail carriage which he held well on the move. He was shown in great condition and handled very well. My absolute pleasure to award him the DRCC today which I'm sure will not be his last. I predict a very bright future for this youngster and will follow with interest. Good luck! 2. Seymour's Dekayro's Eye Of The Tiger. Standard size brindle lad with a clean head. Neat ears, dark eyes, clean lip, good length of muzzle, keen expression. Ample width at the front, shows strength in bone and neat feet. Rib is ok and topline level standing. Firm loin and decent rear quarters. Correct onset of tail and carried it well on the move. He moved well and was handled well and shown in lovely condition. Preferred the balance and gameness of 1st. 3. Gutierrez Gonzalez & Hirst's Dusklight Small Town Boy at Maskalon JW. YD (2,1) 1. Wells' Wellsstaffs Warrior JW. Bl/br standard size dog who stood alone in this class. He has dark eyes, neat thin ears and a good length of muzzle with ok lips. Front width is ok at this stage and he has ample bone, pasterns and feet are ok. Good spring of rib and firm lion area. Clean underline and level topline displayed standing. Rear is starting to show muscle definition. Lots more maturing to be done by this lad. He moved well and was handled well. ND (3) 1. McCafferty's Wonderstaff This Boy. See 2nd PD. 2. Gillespie-Wren & Boulton's Dusklight White Heat. White with two red ears which are thin and well placed, eye is ok, lip is tight and good amount of underjaw on display. Front is ok, bone is ample and feet are decent. He has enough rib at this stage and has a firm loin with a clean underline. Good topline standing. He moved ok for his handler and was presented in good condition. Preferred the width of 1st. 3. Sheldon's Ringablok Huckleberry. GD (3) 1. Boulton & Hayton's Dusklight See Me Now. White dog with a brindle eye patch. Strong headed lad with dark eyes, clean lip and neat ears all making for a keen expression. Good width to his front and visible forechest. He has ample bone, strong pasterns and neat well-padded feet. A strong neck leads to well-placed shoulders, good rib tapering to a firm loin. Clean lines below and above and correct tailset, well-muscled rear quarters which he used to drive him around the ring while holding a level topline. Shown in great condition and handled well. 2. Wilkie's Geordiestaff Toon Army. Brindle lad with a smidge of white on his chest. He's a standard sized boy with a typical head, neat ears, eyes ok, good cheek bumps, and his lip is ok with good underjaw. Front is ok with notable forechest and correct depth of brisket. Plenty of bone and neat feet. Enough rib on show and good bend of stifle. Correct onset of tail which he carried well on the move. Handled well. Preferred condition and animation of 1st. 3. Sheldon's Ringablok Huckleberry. PGD (8) 1. Johnson's Tillcarr Fire Soldier JW. Bl/br dog who I've had the pleasure of judging a few years ago. He's a pretty standard lad and always strikes me as a fun-loving cheeky boy. He has a typical head, dark eyes, neat, thin, well-placed ears which he uses to his advantage and is clean in lip. His front is ample for his size and he has adequate bone, shows strength in his pasterns held up on neat feet with lovely short black nails. Ample rib on display and a firm loin to the touch. His rear quarters are well-muscled and firm. He moved with drive holding a level topline and good tail carriage. Real nice boy with lots to like. Handled well. 2. Seymour's Dekayro's Eye Of The Tiger. See 2nd JD. 3. Emery's Casails Fight Or Fall. LD (4) 1. Marsden's Jayneze Doctor Jimmy at Modlife. Well, here we have a bl/br dog with a white marking on his chest that I judged back in 2024. He's a top size boy with a strong but clean typical head, neat ears, dark eyes and clean in the lip, showing a keen alert expression. He has a great front on him, width and forechest as they should be and good depth of brisket. Well-boned legs leading to strong pasterns held up on lovely neat well-padded feet. His neck is strong, shoulders correct, plenty of rib shown, firm loin and well-muscled rear quarters. His underline flows and topline is level standing and on the move. His rear angulation is correct and he shows definition in his first and second thighs. He moved freely around the ring and is a real showman. He was handled very well and it was my absolute pleasure to award him what I thought was his second CC but turns out it was his third and crowning CC. Well deserved and well done. DCC. 2. Dickenson & Stewart's Barielle Dutch Connection by Aymstaff. What a belter of a dog this is! He's a bl/br lad who is well off for strength and substance. His head is strong with dark eyes, neat well-placed thin ears and tidy lips all making for a good expression. Front width, forechest, brisket are all correct, bone aplenty, pasterns strong, feet neat. Well-sprung rib leading back to firm loin area, clean underline and level topline moving and standing. Rear angulations are correct, and his muscle is obvious without even touching him. Correct tailset which is carried well on the move. He moved freely and with purpose around the ring. Shown in great condition and handled well. Today I preferred the cleaner foreface and muzzle length of 1st. 3. Jennings' Elitebull Valentine JW. OD (4) 1. Thomas' Biggleswick Devils Dream. Red with white standard lad with a lovely head, neat ears, dark eyes, clean in lip making for a lovely soft expression. His front has good width, correct forechest and depth of brisket, ample bone for his size, strong pasterns and neat feet. He has a good spring of rib and tapers back into a firm loin. His rear is well-muscled and firm. Topline is level stacked. Tailset is correct and held well on the move. He was shown in lovely condition and moved ok. Handled well for his handler. 2. Lloyd-Williams' Ch Cwmhâf Celtic Quest. Another that I judged two years ago who has now gained his title. Bl/br standard size boy with a lovely typical Stafford head, dark eyes, neat ears and clean lip making for a lovely keen expression. His width of front is ok and depth of brisket is correct, ample bone for size, strong pasterns and nice neat feet. His neck is strong and shoulder angulations correct. Good spring of rib, firm loin, clean underline. His topline is level standing and moving and tail carried well. He moved well for his handler and was shown in good condition. Preferred the front width of 1st. 3. Robinson, Robinson-Cox & Cox's Hamason Sweet Little Mystry JW. VD (1) 1. Manito's Ch Catstaff's Used To (Nor). Bl/br lad that has had an amazing show career to date and you can see why when you put your hands on him. He has a decent clean head on him, neat ears, dark eyes, clean lip, good amount of underjaw and a very keen expression. His front is straight with the correct width, visible forechest, good bone, strong pasterns and neat padded feet. He has a well-muscled neck leading to well-placed shoulders, rib is correct and loin is firm, good bend of stifle and firm muscled rear quarters, correct tailset and carriage. He moves with drive and purpose and is handled very well. He was considered in the line-up for higher honours. Lovely dog and I was pleased to award him BVIB & he carried on to win VG1. Well done MPB (1) 1. Rowland's Bilrosestaff Sweetie Pie. Red with white youngster who's still very much a baby. Clean head, correct ears, dark eyes with black rims, clean lips. Her front is ok at this stage and she has ample bone again for her age. Neat feet with black short nails. Rib is ok and a slight taper can be seen. Rear angulation is correct and onset of tail correct. She moved well and seemed to take it all in her stride. Handled well PB (2) 1. Hirst & Bibby's Taraiel Amazing Grace. Bl/Br lady with a beautiful soft expression that demands your attention. Her head is typical and clean with neat ears, dark eyes and clean lips. She shows good width to her front and correct depth of brisket. Ample bone for her size, strong pasterns and neat tight feet. She displays plenty of rib for her age and tapers back to a firm loin. She has a nice underline and a level topline standing. I was quite surprised at her conditioning/muscle for a puppy. She moved well and was handled well. Shown in great condition. Pleased to award her BPB. Good luck with her. 2. Marsden's Jayneze All Or Nothing at Modlife. Bl/br with white youngster who is a different style to 1st. Another with a clean head, neat ears, dark eyes and clean in lip. She is longer in body and more up on the leg than 1st. Her front is straight, just needs to widen which I'm sure it will as she grows. Ample bone and feet are ok. Enough rib at this stage and slight taper is visible to loin. Super clean underline and level topline standing. Rear quarters are firming up and angles are ok. She moved well for her handler holding her tail correctly. Preferred the size and balance of 1st. JB (7,1) 1. Damen's Denochi's Pride Could You Be Loved (Nld). Red and white girl who sailed this class with ease for me. She is stunning! So, she has a lovely clean head of typical shape, neat ears, dark eyes with black rims and thin clean lips which all make for a beautiful expression. Good width of front, visible forechest, correct depth of brisket, bone is correct, pasterns are strong and her feet are neat and well-padded. Shoulder angulations are correct, rib is ample, tapers nicely back into her loin. Bend of stifle is ok and her rear end is developing nicely. Clean lines all over for this lady. Moved well for her handler holding a level topline and correct tail carriage. Considered her in the challenge. Lovely bitch and good luck with her. 2. Shipp's Idyllicstaff Nangi. Red and white pied lady sharing many of the same qualities as 1st. She has a good head of correct proportions. Dark eyes and rims, neat ears (would like a little thinner) Clean broad muzzle with ample underjaw. She has a lovely expression when she wants to show it. She has a lovely front with good width, visible forechest and correct depth of brisket. Ample bone for her size, strong pasterns and neat padded feet. She has plenty of rib and is firm in the loin. Another with clean lines. Correct bend of stifle and good rear angulation. Correct onset of tail. She moved well holding a level topline and correct tail carriage. Good luck with her. 3. Ford's Bullrichs Knock It Off at Jamnloz (Imp Deu). YB (6,1) 1. Willetts & Billingham's Hamason Heart's On Fire JW. White and red pied young lady who for me, oozes balance no matter what angle she is viewed from. She has a typical head of good proportions, neat, thin well-placed ears, dark eyes and a lovely clean lip. She is alert so her expression is always on show! She shows good width to her front with visible forechest and correct depth of brisket. Well-boned legs with strength in pasterns held up on neat feet. Plenty of rib tapering to a firm loin. Clean underline and level topline standing and moving. Her rear quarters are well-muscled helping her drive around the ring with minimal effort whilst holding her tail correctly. She is quite mischievous (which is nice to see) so made her handler work today. Considered for the CC but unfortunately met with the Open bitch winner. My pleasure to award her the BRCC today. A champion in the making. 2. Plumstead's Jazostaffs Cotswold Gem. Bl/br lady of a similar package to 1st. She has a lovely clean head, dark eyes and neat, thin ears which she uses well. Clean thin lips. Her front shows ample width and correct depth of brisket. Ample bone, strength in pasterns and feet are ok. Enough rib is shown, level topline standing and loin is firm. Correct onset of tail, good rear which is starting to define and firm up. She is a well-balanced bitch who is not overdone in any area. Moved ok and handled well. In lovely coat condition. Preferred the movement and topline of 1st. 3. Hammond's Hammystaff Love Yourself. NB (5,1) 1. Boulton & Hayton's Dusklight Who's That Girl. Red and white pied standard size girl. Her head shows a good blend of bull & terrier, ears neat, thin and set correctly. Eyes are dark with lovely dark rims. Good width of muzzle with thin clean lips. Her front is ok with more maturing to come. Forechest is visible and depth of brisket correct. Bone is ok, pasterns show strength and feet are neat. Her neck is strong and flows to well-placed shoulders. She has enough rib at this stage and tapers into a firm loin. Would like a little more bend in stifle, rear quarters are developing nicely and are firm to the touch. She moved and was handled well for her handler. Nice bitch with lots more to come as she matures. 2. Stillman & Gray's Vadeliza Devils Got Me at Maidendale. Bl/br youngster who is longer cast than 1st with a typical headpiece, Dark eyes, lip ok and neat well-placed ears which she uses well. Her front is ok and depth of brisket is correct. Her rib is ok but needs to develop on and loin is firm. Bone is ample and feet are neat. Rear quarters are developing well and are firm to the touch. She moved well, held her tail correctly and was handled well. Preferred the size and rib of 1st. 3. Thisby's Taurinstaff She's The One. GB (3) 1. Rochelle & Kirk's Metalbull Black Pearl. Bl/br with white lively lady with lots to like. She has a beautiful clean head, dark eyes, neat well-placed ears which she uses to her advantage and a lovely clean thin lip. Her width of front is ok and depth of brisket is correct. Bone is ok (I'd like a bit more), pasterns show strength and feet are ok with lovely black nails on white feet. She is well off in rib and super firm in the loin. Level topline and good rear angulations. Her rear is firm and she moves well around the ring with correct tail carriage. Shown in immaculate condition with a glorious coat. Handled well. 2. Woodward's Cotsward Sky Full Of Stars. Bl/br lady who is a different style to 1st. Her head is more terrier in style and very clean. Ears are thin and correct and show a lovely expression when she uses them. She has a good length of muzzle, ample underjaw and a clean lip. She shows good width in front, forechest is visible and correct depth of brisket. Bone is ample, strength in pasterns and feet are ok. Ample rib is on display and she tapers back to a firm loin. Her rear is firm to the touch and tailset is correct. She moved well for her handler and was shown in lovely condition. Handled well. Preferred the balance of 1st. 3. Sheldon's Ringablok Chuckles. PGB (4) 1. Winrow & Greaves' Jayneze Ramona. Standard size bl/br bitch with a typical head shape. Coal dark round eyes and neat well-placed thin ears which she uses well, Super clean in lip all making for a lovely expression. Good width is shown in front and correct depth of brisket. Bone is ok, pasterns are strong and feet are neat and well-padded. She has a lovely spring of rib and is super firm in the loin. Clean underline and level topline standing. Well-muscled rear quarters which drive her around the ring whilst holding her tail correctly. She was shown in immaculate condition with a tight-fitting gleaming coat. Handled well. 2. Davies' Briganah I'm Still Standing. Stronger headed bitch than 1st. Dark eyes, neat well-placed ears, muzzle width and underjaw are both good. She shows ample width to her front and a good depth of brisket. She has enough bone, strong pasterns and neat feet. Enough rib is on display and a level topline standing leading back to a firm loin. Correct rear angulations are there when she isn't overstretching her rear. Muscle definition is shown at the rear and she moved well around the ring. Shown and handled well, just preferred the cleaner head of 1st. 3. Batten's Trawden Summer Breeze. LB (12,1) 1. Johnson's Ellchansha Cast A Spell. Top size bl/br bitch with loads to like. Her head is typical in shape showing a good blend. Neat well-placed ears, dark round eyes, good width of muzzle with a clean tight lip all helping towards her beautiful alert expression. She shows good width to her straight front, with a visible forechest and correct drop of brisket. She displays good bone, strong pasterns and neat well-padded feet. Loads of rib, and a level topline with a firm loin. Clean sweeping underline. Would like a bit more bend in stifle. Well-muscled rear quarters which help her power around the ring whilst holding correct tail carriage. Lovely bitch who was considered for higher honours. Shown and handled well! 2. Paterson's Stormnoir Black Dahlia. Standard size bl/br with many of the same qualities as 1st. Typical head, clean, neat well-placed ears, dark eyes, and clean lip making for a keen soft expression. Good width to front, ample bone, strength in pasterns, feet ok. Strong neck, good shoulder angles, excellent rib, level topline standing and firm loin. Would prefer a better bend in stifle, well-muscled rear quarters which help power her around the ring. Correct tailset. Moved and handled well. In lovely gleaming coat. Preferred the feet and conditioning of 1st. 3. Constant's Sikaistaff Cask Strength JW. OB (8) 1. Addison's Ch Hammystaff Shape Of You at Guyad JW. Absolutely bang standard red and white bitch of immense quality. This for me is a bitch that the standard could've been written against. She has a typical head shape with nothing overdone. Neat thin well-placed ears which she uses to her advantage. Dark eyes with black rims. Skull to muzzle ratios just right, muzzle width good, underjaw is good and lip is clean, all making for a beautiful expression. Her width in front is correct, visible forechest, correct depth of brisket. Bone is correct, pasterns are strong and feet are neat and well-padded. Her neck is muscular and strong. Rib is correct and she tapers into a firm loin. Underline is clean and cuts up just right. Topline is bang on standing and on the move. Onset of tail is correct. She has well-muscled rear quarters which drive her on the move. She moved and was handled well and it was my absolute pleasure to award her the BCC & BOB. Loved her! 2. Rowe & South's Illori Constellation JW. Bl/br standard bitch who was unfortunate to meet 1st today. She has a beautiful clean head with neat, thin well-placed ears, eye is ok, muzzle width is good, loads of underjaw and lip is lovely and clean. Her front shows good width with visible forechest and correct depth of brisket. She has ample bone and neat well-padded feet. Her neck is muscular and strong leading to correct shoulder placement. Rib is plentiful and she tapers back to a firm loin. Level topline is displayed and good rear angulations. Her rear is firm showing muscle definition and she moves so well for her handler. A well-deserved champion who was shown in great condition. Preferred the style and balance of 1st. 3. Crawford & Wilson's Ch Northstaff Bay Bomber for Crowstaff JW. VB (2) 1. Johnson's Ch Ellchansha Once Upon A Time JW. Well, here we have an upstanding bl/br with a tad of white veteran lady who still shows like she's a youngster. She has a typical head of correct proportions, neat well-placed ears, dark round eyes, clean lip, good width to muzzle and a good amount of underjaw. Her front is wide and straight with a correct depth of brisket. Bone is correct, pasterns are strong held on neat padded feet. She has plenty of rib which tapers into a firm loin. A clean sweeping underline and a level topline standing. Would like a bit more bend in stifle. Well-muscled rear quarters and correct onset of tail. She moves well around the ring with correct tail carriage. She's always up on her toes looking to see where she can get into mischief. Fab bitch and a well-deserved class win. Handled well. 2. Lewis' Jasamarch Celtic Queen. This bl/br is very similar in style to 1st and is always looking to get into mischief too! Typical head of correct proportions, correct ear placement, dark round eyes, clean lip and good width of muzzle. She has a clean front showing ample width and correct depth of brisket. Bone is ok, pasterns show strength and feet are neat. She has plenty of rib space and tapers to a firm loin. She displays a clean sweeping underline and a level topline. Correct tailset which she holds correctly on the move. Good rear angulations and definition in muscle. She moved and was handled well. Another who is up on her toes and game! Preferred the bone and expression of 1st. Kerry Williams (Regalbull) |
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