KC Breed Standard

East Of England 15 Judge

MINIATURE BULL EAST OF ENGLAND 15

Judge(s): MRS P SANDS

DCC BULLYON BACK TO THE MEASURE (MR M & MRS J PHILLIPS)
RDCC BADLESMERE BEAU REGARDE (MS E BRAILSFORD)
BCC KOFYN KANDY KRUSH (MR M J PRESLAND)
RBCC LUX CH ANGELS WARRIORS TINY FOREVER (IMP GR) (MRS L GLASS)
BOB KOFYN KANDY KRUSH (MR M J PRESLAND)
BP MAYBE DUVESSA WHISKY Z MAKDANI TAF (MRS D VICKERS)

MINIATURE BULL JUDGE EAST OF ENGLAND 15

Miniature Bull Terriers

Many thanks to the exhibitors for the sizable entry, especially for a weekday; unfortunately there were some absentees but I had a thoroughly enjoyable morning. Although out of my control, I can only apologise for the wobbly table, regrettably my stewards only managed to sort out a replacement too late for my exhibits!

It’s been several years since I last judged my favourite breed at this level, on the plus side I found temperaments to be superb, plus on the whole, movement appears to have improved. However, on the down side, steep upper arms with corresponding upright shoulders appear to be the norm these days & this really affects the outline & the overall balance of the dog.

Another big problem, with the exception of a handful of correct scissor bites, were mouths. These ranged from uneven teeth, to undershot jaws, to both canines on such a narrow lower jaw they were growing up on the inside of the roof of the mouth. I also noticed teeth that had been filed and one exhibits teeth looked like they had actually been clipped. However, these are not disqualifying faults & I judged accordingly to the degree of the problem, accounting for other virtues & faults. Only a couple of exhibits on the measure, the rest were all over but I was more than happy with both my line ups & I found my main winners most pleasing. Finally, I must just mention the dirtiest exhibit I have ever encountered in 25 years of judging dogs; surely a bath, if needed, before presenting at a show isn’t too much to ask?

JD (3)

1 Bullypins Klassikos, at 15 months a very typy, compact & cobby b/br/w. He has an unbroken curve to his well filled, power packed head, to be hypercritical perhaps a tad more length would not go amiss & he has a rather round eye. Incorrect mouth. Shoulders OK & short backed, moving well coming but today, throwing out a back leg as he moved away. In good, hard show condition;

2 Lafenice Joey Tribiani, 16 months white boy, not quite the fill in head as 1 but with a piercing eye. Incorrect mouth. A little upright in shoulder but powering off with well muscled quarters. Well presented;

3 Seaquest Smooth Operator for Andriona.

PGD (4)

1 Lafenice Tudor with Duvessa, b/w, a difficult decision between 1 & 2, as 1 not quite the work in the head as 2 but he has a small eye, well placed ears & a correct bite. A little at upright in shoulder but has good bone & he moved very well;

2 Grandopera Didier Drogba of Caliber, the word stylish springs to mind with this lad. He has a good profile with enough fill & turn, using his ears well. Mouth incorrect. He has a beautiful outline. He is very well schooled, moving well enough in front but a touch close behind;

3 Ducassos Coeur De Lion.

LD (4)

1 Badlesmere Beau Regarde, a well put together & well marked br/w with a good eye, nicely filled head, correct bite, straight front, neat feet, strong quarters with a good bend of stifle, moved with drive & was handled to perfection. RCC;

2 Badlesmere Bygones, beautiful white dog of a good size, I was quite taken with him, he was the smallest in the class. He has a correct front, neat feet but I feel he would benefit from being moved at a slightly faster pace;

3 Quayardson Sir Draco at Bullysoul.

OD (6,3a)

1 Bullyon Back To The Measure, a typy young b/br/w who just oozes quality. He has a good headpiece with plenty of curve & fill, a dark eye, small neat ears but with one tight canine. He has a beautiful outline, all topped off with a glossy coat. He moved very accurately but would benefit from a little more roadwork. What a handsome chap, pleased to award him the CC;

2 Lafenice Tamino of Caliber, this br/w lad looked a picture when standing but short in upper arm & a tad loaded on the shoulder. Has a good expression, plenty of bone & enough spring in his ribs, movement rather choppy;

3 Multi/Int Ch Canabull North Wind.

PB (3,1)

1 Maybe Duvessa Whisky Z Makdani, smaller of the two whites. She has a small eye & neat ears although her head could do with a little more fill. Incorrect mouth. Short in upper arm but enough depth of brisket. Moved positively;

2 Warbonnet Mamma Mia, a taller bitch with a feminine headpiece, very well made all through & although a little up on the leg looked nicely balanced.

JB (6,3)

1 Tuscanda Anis Anis with Transcend, excellent presentation on this beautiful young white bitch with black ears. Good head with a strong underjaw & correct bite. Good depth of chest with a strong loin & well angulated quarters. A little slack in the pastern which makes her look slightly short on the leg, but moving well with her proficient handler;

2 Quayardson Lady Delacour, she is a lovely rich solid brindle junior bitch with a pleasing head, but incorrect mouth. Shoulders OK plenty of depth & very compact, moves out well. I’m looking forward to seeing her when fully mature;

3 Badlesmere Black Dahlia.

PGB (4,2)

1 Wengormick Petite Pandora at Bullysoul, well bodied up b/br with a strong head & good bite. Solid all through with a muscular neck, a little steep in upper arm & a tad bum high on the backend;

2 Badlesmere Betty Boo, white with a black eye of differing type to 1. She has a feminine head with a correct bite. She is very tall, well over the measure but a better shoulder placement than 1. She has good angulation both ends with enough bone, neat feet, moved OK.

LB (4,3)

1 B Betty Boo.

OB (7,4)

1 Kofyn Kandy Krush, I loved this bitch the first time I saw her out as a pup, she is a good rich r/w girl, her head is well filled with an unbroken profile with an eye that gives that fabulous bully expression. She has very good markings. She has a nice straight front with good shoulder placement. To be pedantic, perhaps I would prefer to see her a tad shorter in the back. Well angulated quarters which she used & moved with drive when she got going. In tip top condition I was pleased to award her the CC & BOB. I discovered afterwards that this make her up, well done;

2 Lux Ch Angels Warriors Tiny Forever, a very well schooled r/w, a strong, but feminine girl, similar to 1 in not only colour but in stature as well. She has enough profile for me, one canine in, strong neck, good topline, enough rib, muscular hindquarters & moved typically with very slick handling. RCC.

3rd DECADANCE DIAMOND (MR D & MRS D DANCE)

PENNY SANDS

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