Well what an amazing day I had! Thank you so much to the Society for inviting me to judge my first breed show, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Firstly I must thank the committee for all their hard work in getting such a super entry, I was absolutely thrilled and so pleased for the Society. Thank you also to my stewards who helped to keep the ring running smoothly and to the Society for my wonderful gift, I use it every day with pride. Finally I would like to thank all the exhibitors for bringing their dogs for without you there is no show.

Results

VETERAN DOG (3,1) My notes say both lovely oldies! Thank you for bringing them.

1st  Rowe & South’s Illori Akinlana JW ShCM VW – b/b dog in excellent condition for his 10 years of age. He has a well proportioned skull which houses good teeth and a correct scissor bite. Nice straight front with enough width and depth of brisket. Good spring of rib and close coupled. He has a strong and well angulated hindquarters. His feet are neat with short dark nails. His topline is level stood and on the move. He still possesses great strength and balance for this age. He was handled and moved well and was shown in good hard condition. BVD.                                                                                                                                                                                    2nd Gardner’s Labrastaf Curious George – another lovely b/b dog. He is 12 years old and showing a hint of grey to his muzzle. He has a good head shape with neat ears and round eyes. He has a straight front and a good depth to brisket. He has enough spring of rib for his age and is well angulated at the rear. He moved well and seemed to be enjoying his day on the mat. I preferred the overall balance of 1.

MINOR PUPPY DOG (2,0)

1st Moorcroft’s Ellchansha Charm The Devil At Moorstar – A super b/b puppy who is well balanced and nicely put together for his age. He is strong but not overdone with a great headshape complimented by neat well placed ears. His eyes are dark and round giving him a wonderful expression. He has a distinct stop and strong underjaw. Correct scissor bite with big white teeth. He has a straight front, short coupled and level topline. His feet are neat and well padded. He has the correct rear angulation and is starting to muscle nicely. He moved well and was shown in great condition. I wish him well in the future and will watch him with interest. BPD, BP, Res BD.          2nd Sandford’s Jodel’s Knights white Satin At Lornicstaff – A pied puppy of just 7 months who is very much still a baby. He has a clean head and lovely expression, correctly placed ears and nice round eyes. He has a correct scissor bite with good sized white teeth. His front is straight with enough width for age and his rib is developing nicely. His hindquarters are well angulated with a decent bend of stifle. Once settled he moved well. His handler did really well to give him the best and most confident experience on the mat. I am sure he will go from strength to strength as he matures.

PUPPY DOG (4,0)

1st Burton’s Maverick Of The Lake – A lovely b/b puppy who is well balanced for his age. He has the correct head shape, dark eyes and neat ears which he uses to his advantage to show off his great expression. He has a strong clean muzzle with correct scissor bite. His front is straight with enough width for his age. He has enough bone with a good spring of rib. His topline is level which he held stood and on the move. Hindquarters are developing nicely and he moved well on strong neat feet. Handled and shown well.                               2nd Mills Stormbreakers Vengeance At Milarke Bull – Red puppy with a decent head shape. He has well placed ears, dark eyes and a nice dark mask. He is clean lipped with the correct scissor bite. He has a nice front with well placed shoulders and a great topline. Good spring of rib and enough bone for age. He stood taller than 1. Handled well. Preferred the overall balance of 1.                                   3rd Buchan’s Leebees Paint The Town Red At Happystaff.                                                                                                                                          Res. Gardner's Labrastaf Caramel Latte. 

JUNIOR DOG (4,0)

1st Green’s Sikaistaff Black Barrel – A very smart b/b dog with a great head shape. Masculine without being overdone with neat rose ears, dark round eyes and strong enough underjaw with a perfect bite. He has a great expression. His front is straight with good depth to brisket. His feet are well padded and his topline level leading to strong well angulated hindquarters. He is well muscled with a gleaming coat. He moved and was handled well.                                                                                                                                                    2nd Kirk, Rochelle, Rochelle & Walton’s Kirstaff God Of Thunder – Red with white front. Nice head with neat ears and dark eyes giving a lovely expression. He has big white teeth in a clean lipped mouth. His front is straight and he has well laid shoulders. He has enough spring of rib and a level topline. Moved and handled well. I preferred the balance and width to chest of 1.                                                       3rd Johnson’s Exodusbulls Blue Atlas.                                                                                                                                                                             Res. Grindy's Shieldstorm Two Face.

YEARLING DOG (4,2)

1st Terry’s Kannechor Guess He’s Back At Gnosall – b/b with white chest and toes. His head is a pleasing shape with nice eye and ear placement. He has a good length to muzzle and a clean correct scissor bite. His front is wide and he has enough bone for size. His topline is level and he has a well developed, muscular rear angulation. He moved well and was presented in good condition.                     2nd Johnson’s Exodusbulls Boss Adonis – Blue dog of a heavier type than 1. He is a powerful dog with a strong head and good skull to muzzle ratio. He has good depth to his skull with a well defined stop. His mouth is correct scissor bite and his eyes are round. His front is straight and he has plenty of rib. His rear is well angulated and muscled. He moved well once settled. Handled well. I preferred the size and shape of 1.

NOVICE DOG (3,0)

1st Kirk, Rochelle, Rochelle & Walton’s Kirstaff God Of Thunder – see Junior Dog.                                                                                                 2nd Edwards My Red Hot Boy At Rillistaffs – Attractive red with plenty of substance. Lovely strong round head with well placed ears and dark eyes. He has a correct scissor bite and enough under jaw. His front is straight and has well boned front legs. There is a good depth to brisket and spring of rib. His topline is level and held on the move. His rear angulation is correct and he moved well with purpose and drive. Would have liked to see him a bit leaner.                                                                                                                                 3rd – Grindy’s Sheildstorm Two Face

POST GRADUATE DOG (3,0)

1st Nolan’s Chiswelstaff I Am Legend – b/b nicely balanced dog. Lovely strong head shape with dark round eyes and well placed thin rose ears. Well boned with a straight front and neat feet. Strong neck flowing into a nice shoulder placement. Short coupled with level topline. Excellent rear angulation. Moved and handled well.                                                                                                                                       2nd Wiles Junostaff Big Man – Red with a white mark to chest. He has a pleasing expression on a nice shaped head enhanced by dark round eyes and neat ears. He has the correct bite in a clean muzzle. His neck is short leading to strong straight shoulders. His topline is ok and he has a strong well muscled hindquarters. Moved well once settled. Could have a tad neater feet to be ideal.                             3rd Knight’s Kalostaffs Dark Knight

LIMIT DOG (8,2) What a class!

1st Wilson’s Northstaff Nightmare – b/b with white chest that caught my eye as soon as he walked in the ring. I’ve judged him before as a puppy and he is certainly maturing well. He is balanced and a lovely blend of bull and terrier. Clean, well constructed head with a good length to muzzle. His eyes and ears are well placed giving a lovely expression. Correct bite. He has a strong neck with plenty of chest and well sprung ribs. His topline is level stacked and on the move. The rear angulation is correct with well muscled thighs. He moved with strength and purpose. He was shown in good hard condition. Handled well. I thoroughly enjoyed going over him. I wish him well with his future showing career. BD, BIS.                                                                                                                                                   2nd Harper & Bethaleese’s Poldark – another lovely dog. b/b with a great keen expression. Strong head without being overdone. Neat rose ears and dark round eyes. Straight front with enough bone and strong neat feet. He has a short neck with level topline. Good spring of rib. Well muscled and shown in great condition. Moved well. Preferred the overall balance of 1.                                                        3rd Jefferson’s Alport Bold Ruler.                                                                                                                                                                                     Res. Stevens Ronjac Rob Roy McGregor.                                                                                                                                                                         VHC. Durrell's Hamason Greatest Showman JW.

OPEN DOG (5,0)

1st Johnson’s Ellchansha Hotshot – Lovely b/b dog with a great head shape and distinct stop. He has a correct length to muzzle and a strong under jaw. His eyes are dark and round and his ears neat. He has a straight front with a good deep chest. He has plenty of rib and a level topline, short coupled and a good bend of stifle and well let down at the hocks. Not overdone and nicely balanced. Moved and handled well.                                                                                                                                                                                                                 2nd Gardner’s Labrastaff Espresso – good strong b/b dog with a bit of white on chest. His head is a nice shape and he has a correct bite and strong under jaw. Lovely depth to brisket with ample bone, nice straight front and tight neat feet. He has a good spring of rib and a level topline, which he held whilst on the move. He has strong well muscled hindquarters. I preferred the movement and balance of 1. Moved and handled well.                                                                                                                                                                                      3rd Norris’s Labrastaf Magma At Haidastaff.                                                                                                                                                                Res.Grindy's Shieldstorm Two Face.                                                                                                                                                                 

VETERAN BITCH (5,1) My notes say all these old girls are in great nick!

1st Rowe & South’s Illori Bootie Luv – 8 year old b/b bitch who was loving her day in the ring! Lovely head of good proportion with round dark eyes and nicely placed ears, giving her an overall super expression. She has a good bite and neat feet. She has a lovely front which is straight and shows no looseness at the shoulder. Well sprung rib and deep chest. She moved well using powerful and muscled hindquarters. She was shown in great fit condition. Handled well. BVB, BVIS.                                                                                      2nd Buchan’s Happystaff Could It Be Magic – 9 year old b/b bitch. Another good quality oldie. Lovely strong head with a good length to muzzle. She has a great expression and a strong neck leading to well placed shoulders. She’s well balanced with a good spring of rib and powerful hindquarters. She moved ok for age. She was handled well. She just lost out to 1 on movement.                                         3rd Ashburner’s Jodanzac Joyful Event.                                                                                                                                                                         Res. Walker's Delicious Daydreamer At Teshleystaf.   

MINOR PUPPY BITCH (5,1) I really was spoilt with the quality of the bitch puppies on the day!

1st Hammond’s Hammystaff Hot Love – Pretty 8 month red pied puppy who caught my eye. She has plenty of strength but still remains feminine and not overdone in any way. She has a lovely head shape with well placed dark round eyes giving her a great expression. Good muzzle to skull ratio and correct scissor bite with strong under jaw. Distinct stop. Straight front with ample bone for age. She has a nice width of chest for a puppy. Her topline is level and held on the move. She has the correct rear angulation. She is very balanced for her age and moved well. Overall a lovely puppy who I’m sure will do well in her showing career. BPB                          2nd Liggins, Liggins & Curd’s Ellchansha Under Your Spell At Knockon – What a pretty 9 month b/b puppy she is. She has a good head shape for age which shows a defined stop and good muzzle length. She has a lovely keen expression with dark round eyes and well placed rose ears. Good bone with a straight front, narrower than 1 but fine for age. Her rib and brisket are coming on nicely. She was up on her toes with strong well padded feet. Her topline is level and she has good rear angulation. Enough muscle for age. Moved and presented well. Another puppy I’m sure will do well.                                                                                                                                                3rd Johnson’s Ellchansha Cast A Spell.                                                                                                                                                                           Res. Mann's Niatona Sexy At Seventy To Asteraceae.

PUPPY BITCH (2,0)

1st Jones’ Rougestaff Red Velvet – Beautiful red with white standard bitch with a black mask. She has a lovely feminine head with neat rose ears and well placed dark eyes. Correct dentition. She has ample bone for her age and well placed shoulders with a super width to front. Her rib is coming on nicely and she already has a good depth of brisket. She is a short coupled and well balanced. Her coat is short and she moved well. Her rear angulation is good. Handled well. I will watch her with interest.                                              2nd Johnson’s Ellchansha Put A Spell On You – Another classy puppy. She stood a bit taller than 1 but has all the makings of a super bitch. She has a good head shape with neat rose ears and dark round eyes giving a keen expression. Her neck is short and muscular leading to good well placed shoulders. Her front is straight with enough bone for her age. Her feet and neat and tight. She has enough rib and depth of brisket for a puppy and is short coupled with a good topline. She moved well once settled. Handled and presented well. She is maturing nicely and should have a bright future.

JUNIOR BITCH (4,1)

1st Gutierrez Gonzalez & Hirst’s Dringshaw Sugar Moon – white pied bitch. Pleasing head shape but would prefer more under jaw. She has the darkest of eyes, good pigmentation and neat ears with a strong muzzle. She has the correct scissor bite with good teeth. Her front is straight and she has a level topline. Her hindquarters are well defined and she has correct angulation. She moved really nicely, especially away and carried her tail correctly. She was handled well with her owner giving her time to settle and get the best from her. 2nd Rose’s Kodaknotts Boo Hoo – Predominantly white bitch. She has a well proportioned head of good shape and a feminine expression. Her eyes are dark and round and well placed with nice rose ears. She has correct mouth. Her front is straight and she has a nice depth to brisket. Her topline is level stood and on the move. She has enough bend of stifle and her rear angulation is good. She moved ok and was handled well. I preferred the movement of 1.                                                                                                                          3rd Terry’s Gnosall Soul Sister

YEARLING BITCH (8,3)

1st Jefferson’s Alport No Surrender – b/b bitch with a super expression that caught me straight away. Lovely head shape with dark eyes and neat ears well placed. She has the correct bite and is tight lipped with a good ratio of muzzle. Her stop is distinct and she has plenty of under jaw. She has a great front which is straight and has a good width to chest and depth of brisket. Her body is short coupled. Her topline is level and she has neat well padded feet. Her rear angulation is correct and she has well muscled hindquarters. She is balanced and moved well. Handled well and shown in tip top condition.                                                                                                 2nd Parry’s Berrystock Heart And Soul – b/b bitch slightly stronger than 1st. Lovely expression, correct length of muzzle and nice strong under jaw. Her eyes are dark and round and her ears placed well on her skull, giving a pleasing expression. She has a straight front with strong shoulders and a short neck. She has plenty of rib and a level topline. She has correct angulations with strong hindquarters and a nice bend of stifle. She was handled and moved well. Preferred the front on 1.                                                              3rd Gardner’s Blossom Queen Bee For Labrastaf.                                                                                                                                                 Res. Nolan's Kentstars Narcissa.                                                                                                                                                                               VHC. Towli's Pendlestaff Aphrodite At Franzstaff.

NOVICE BITCH (11,1)

1st Hammond’s Hammystaff Hot Love – see Minor Puppy Bitch                                                                                                                         2nd Buchan’s Happystaff Kisses Of Fire – b/b bitch of standard size. She has a well balanced pleasing head shape with a good expression. Her eyes are dark and round with neat ears. Her front is straight leading to well padded neat feet. She has a level topline and enough depth of brisket and spring of rib. She has enough bone and a good tail set. Her rear angulation is correct and she is well muscled. Shown, handled and moved well with purpose. I preferred the overall balance of 1.                                                                        3rd Jones’ Rougestaff Red Velvet.                                                                                                                                                                            Res. Payne's Leebee's Princess Charlotte.                                                                                                                                                              VHC. Burton's Trufflestaff Bambenie At Barbary

POST GRADUATE BITCH (10,2 

1st Rowe & South’s Illori Constellation JW – A smart looking b/b bitch turned out in superb condition. She has a lovely feminine head shape and uses her rose ears to get a wicked expression. Her eyes are dark and round and she has the correct scissor bite with big white teeth. Her check muscles are well pronounced and she has a nice length to muzzle. Her front is straight and she has good width to chest. Her feet are tight and neat. She has a muscular neck leading to good shoulder placement. Level topline and a well sprung rib and good tuck up. Her hindquarters are well developed and muscled. She has a good bend of stifle. Turned out in fit hard condition. Moved and handled well. ResBB                                                                                                                                                                                2nd Walker’s Torkavi The Last Dragon At Teshleystaff JW – Nice b/b bitch, smaller than 1st. She has a feminine head, with dark eyes and neat ears. Her expression is lovely. She is strong enough in the under jaw and has a distinct stop. Her mouth is correct with scissor bite. She is clean in the muzzle which has a nice length to it. Her chest has good width and depth and she stands on well padded feet. Her neck is short and strong enough for size and she has a level topline. She has well defined muscled hindquarters with good angulation. Tail carried well. She moved ok and was handled well. Turned out in great condition with a gleaming coat. I preffered the overall condition and substance of 1.                                                                                                                                                                  3rd Sandford’s Fairlenium Iron Queen At Lornicstaff.                                                                                                                                            Res. Harvey's Cwmhaf Bring Me Sunshine.                                                                                                                                                             VHC. Rowland's Billrosestaff Shes The One.

LIMIT BITCH (4,1)

1st Efreme’s Labrastaf After Dark At Bindystaff – b/b bitch with white chest. She has a lovely head shape which shows no exaggeration. She has dark well placed round eyes and neat rose ears. Her front is straight and shows good bone. Her feet are neat and well padded and she has short dark nails. She has a good spring of rib and enough depth to brisket. She is short coupled with a level topline. Her hindquarters are strong and muscled. She stood and moved well. Handled nicely.                                                           2nd Jones’ Magicgem Queen Of Hearts At Rougestaff – Red bitch with white, well balanced with clean feminine head. She has tight lips, dark eyes and neat ears, which help enhance her expression. She has a distinct stop with the correct scissor bite. Good width to front with enough bone and good depth of chest. She has well sprung ribs and a level topline. She has strong hindquarters which helped to move her with purpose. Shown and handled well. I preferred the expression of 1.                                                                          3rd Rose’s Jepheths Abbey Road.

OPEN BITCH (4,2)

1st Shipp’s Ch Delacour Sweetest Taboo For Idyllicstaff JW – Strong brindle pied bitch who ticks all the boxes. Well balanced but undeniably feminine. She has a super head shape with width of muzzle and a distinct stop. Her eyes are dark and round and she has neat rose ears that she uses for a great expression. Her under jaw is strong and her dentition correct. She has a short strong neck that flows into well placed shoulders. Her front is straight and she has good depth of chest with ample bone. She is short coupled with a level topline. Her rib is well sprung and she has well defined hindquarters. Her body is well muscled and she shows no weakness. Moved well once settled and handled nicely. It was a pleasure to go over her. BB, ResBIS                                                                                2nd Gardner’s Ballindona Fab’u’luss For Labrastaf – b/b bitch of good proportions, smaller than 1st. She has a pleasing head shape with a lovely expression. Her eyes are dark and round and her ears are neat and well placed. She has a good width to chest and a straight front. She has well laid shoulders and a strong neck. Her rib is well sprung and she has a good tuck up. She has enough bone for size. She is short coupled with a good topline. She has well angulated and muscled hindquarters. Moved and handled well. I preferred the overall balance and substance of 1.