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STAFFORDSHIRE BULL DRIFFIELD 49 25 Judge: Simon Thomas STAFFORDSHIRE BULL JUDGE DRIFFIELD 49 25 I would like to thank the Driffield committee for having me to judge one of their two championship shows held on the day. It was a nice sunny day which was set in a lovely venue. I would like to thank my two stewards for helping me. Thank you to all those who entered under me and took my decisions gracefully, I thoroughly enjoyed my appointment. I would like to say that I was pleased with the standard of the Stafford’s put before me, however I did have a few exhibits which had some mouth faults, and this is something we need to keep an eye on. Congratulations to my Best of breed and my best veteran on the excellent group placings. Finally, it was fantastic to see the Stafford folk congratulating the winners as we always do and this is what makes the breed a pleasure to be around. SBD (3) 1 Tyneview Rizzius Lusso Brindle and white male who was incredibly happy to strut his stuff in the ring. He performed very well for his owner. He has a typical Stafford expression; he uses his rose ear well. He has a decent amount of bone, his front was straight, feet tight enough. Top line held well. Well defined at the rear and good tail set. 2 Geordiestaff Toon Army. Brindle male with decent expression. He has correct rose ear, decent strength in the head. Straight in the front with tight enough feet. Top line held okay. Construction at the rear allowed movement to be okay. Handled well. 3 Kenbloom Poker VD (4,1) 1 Ch Elitebulls Challenger JW. A lovely black brindle. Although he is an elder now, he still held his own and shows off to the best of his ability. This dog absolutely adores his owner and will do anything for her. He has a well-proportioned head, neat rose ear, dark eye, well defined cheek muscles and correct bite. He has good depth and width at brisket. Kept his top line when stacked and on the move. Best Veteran in breed and Group 1 veteran. 2 Ellchansha Hotshot. A nice Stafford with a lot to like about him. He has neat rose ear which he uses well with his dark eye to give a pleasing Stafford expression. His front was correctly constructed, with nice tight feet. At the rear he had decent bend of stifle and well let down at the hock. Handled well. 3 Boldstock Gee Tar Man at Sharmara MPD (3) 1 Dusklight Small Town Boy at Maskalon. White pied male with pleasing expression. He has correct ear set, nice dark eye, correct proportion, and good bite. His front is developing well, straight with decent feet. Level top line and good construction and angulations at the rear. Worked well for his handler. Moved well. 2 Dusklight White Heat Another white with red markings. He was another nice male who was sibling to the first. He has many of the same attributes but was a little harder to assess. I was happy that I saw enough for second place. He has neat ears, dark eyes and nice expression. Straight front, level top line and moved okay. A little more practice and as he matures, I’m sure he will do well. 3 Kenbloom Poker PD (7,2) 1 Brockmar Top Boy Black brindle with small amount of white. He was stronger than my second placed. He has a wicked Stafford expression when he used his rose ears and dark eye to draw your attention. He was straight in the front with nice tight feet. He has a level top line with good spring of rib for his age. Well angulated at the rear and well let down at the hock. His tail was set correctly, and he moved okay. His handler knows how to get the best out of his. Best puppy dog. 2 Jojalane I Drink Wine. A very promising Red with white. I liked this boy a lot and he will swap places with my first placed on many occasions. He has a strong enough head for his age, he has neat rose ear, correct proportions in head, well defined cheek muscles and correct bite. His front was correct with good depth of brisket. He has a level top line when stacked and moving. At the rear he was constructed correctly. Tail set was as it should be. He moved well. Another one to watch for the future. 3 Dusklight See Me Now JD (8,1) 1 Waywardstaff Volens Nolens A very smart black brindle with cracking headpiece. He has rose ears, which are positioned correctly and when used with his dark eye allowed for a very pleasing expression. He has perfect bite. Good strength of neck leading to well-placed shoulders. His front has good width and depth which leads to nice tight feet. He has a level top line when he is stacked and when he is moving. At the rear he is well constructed, good bend of stifle and well let down at the hock. He was handled very well, moved well in all directions. 2 A Kind of Magic Mesmerizing Bestie Another very smart black brindle Stafford. He too has smart attributes. A typical Stafford expression and used his ears to give the final look. He has a good bite. He has good depth of chest; width could be a bit wider. He has a level top line, good construction at the rear. Tail set was held correctly, he moved very well and was handled good. 3 Barielle Dutch Connection by Aymstaff YD (5,1) 1 Sharmara Lacrnum Inflamari at Duffman JW A nice red and white male with a typical Stafford look. He definitely used his expression very well in the ring, drawing me in. He has neat rose ear, dark enough round eye. Good cheek muscles, strong under jaw and good bite. Straight front, good depth of brisket, correct shoulder construction. Good angulation, well let down at the hock. When moving he was distracted by the scent on the floor, but I managed to get to see enough to place first. 2 Jackabyte Redemption (ai) A black with white male who has a lot of substance. He used his rose ears well, he has dark eye, string enough underjaw and correct bite. His front was well defined, decent depth and width. Nice well-padded feet. He has a good spring of rib. His hindquarters had good muscle definition, with first and second thigh visible. Handled well. 3 Bullbrothers Montecristo ND (4) 1 A Kind of Magic Mesmerizing Bestie See 2nd Junior dog 2 Skyland Tilikum A decent male with good proportions. His ears are set correctly, with dark enough eye. Cheek muscles are coming along well. Front is straight with good depth. Top line is level, leading to decent construction at the rear. Good bend of stifle, well let down at the hock. Moved okay 3 Geordiestaff Toon Army GD (6,1) 1 Geordiestaff Local Hero Brindle with white male. He has a nice headset, rose ear, dark enough eye, good length of muzzle with clean lip. He has a correct bite. At the front he was nice and straight showing no weakness in pasterns. Level topline with decent rib. His hindquarters showed good muscle tone, with good bend of stifle. Moved well. 2 Dringshaw Strobe JW White male with a string enough head. He has neat rose ear, dark enough eyes which gave a pleasing expression. Straight in the front with strong enough bone, no weakness of pasterns. Level topline, decent angulations at rear. Moved well enough and handled well. 3 Aixit Baron Moley PGD (4,1) 1 Tillcarr Fire Soldier JW Black brindle male with a stunning expression, which seems to come out of this kennel time and again. He has perfect rose ear, dark round eye, decent check muscles, correct bite. His front was straight with good depth of chest. Top line was level, his hindquarters showed good development and muscle tone, good bend of stifle. He worked well with his handler and moved well in all directions. 2 Geordiestaff Local Hero See 1st GD 3 Glenskyra Lomond Lad LD (8) 1 Marstaff Lone Ranger A cracking red with white Stafford who oozed quality. He has a lovely expression and a lovely head piece, he has perfect rose ear, the darkest of eye. Good width of head and a distinct stop. He has well pronounced cheek muscles and strong under jaw housing big white teeth. He has a nice width and depth of chest, leading to a straight front. There was no weakness in pasterns which lead to nice tight feet. He has a good strength of neck which lead to well-constructed shoulders. He has well sprung ribs. He had a level top line which he held while stacked and while on the move. His hindquarters showed good definition with first and second thigh visible. He moved with drive and purpose holding his tail correctly. Handled very well. He is a quality dog who I think should gain his title. Thank you for bringing him. RCC 2 Kamaristaffs Royal Rascal at Innestaff A black brindle male with a coat like glass. Smart looking male with a great expression. He has correct rose ear set well, used in conjunction with his dark round eye draw you in. He has distinct stop, clean in the lip and correct bite. He has a nice straight front with tight feet. Top line was level, which he held well on the move. Good construction at the rear, tail set correctly. Handled well and confidently. Has a great relationship together. 3 Ellchansha Charm the Devil at Moorstar JW OD (11) 1 Ch Robin Dark Knight Du Fleuron Champenois What a Stafford, he oozes type, and this dog is a showman. He demands your attention, if you’re not looking at him, he calls out at you to put your eyes on him. He is a black brindle male with white and was put down in gleaming condition. I have judged him in the past and I liked him then but today I loved him. His head has good strength, perfect rose ear, dark eyes which are positioned correctly. This gives a typical Stafford expression. He has well pronounced cheek muscles, clean in the lip, strong underjaw with perfect bite. Well-constructed defined shoulders, good width of front, strong pastern, and tight feet. He has a powerful neck leading to a level top line. At the rear he was constructed correctly with well-defined first and second thigh to be clearly visible. Correct bend of stifle and hock and rear pasterns were correct. Tail set was correct length. When he moved, he did so very well. Both dog and handler become one and have a great partnership. It was an absolute pleasure to assess him again and award him the CC. In the best of breed challenge, he was “Stafford calling” at me, saying pick me pick me. It brought a big smile to my face and he couldn’t be denied. 2 Ch Kamaristaffs Royal Ransom at Bowtman Jw Another cracking black brindle Stafford. I have judged him before and predicted big things and boy did it come in abundance for him. He has perfect rose ear, dark round eye, powerful well-defined cheek, strong underjaw and correct bite. His chest has plenty of definition, good width and depth, straight in the front with well-padded feet. His hindquarters have good muscle tone and definition. He was hard to the touch, and it completed the picture for me. He moved very well and was handled masterfully. Thank you for brining him under me again, a lovely dog. Considered for the RCC. 3 Ch Jackstaff Made a Boy for Albermarbull SBB (4,1) 1 Thebilecious Te Amo Atlomstaffs A nice red bitch, with nice clean expression. Neat eat placed correctly, dark eye, clean in lip and correct bite. Front was straight leading to tight enough feet. Level top line leading to good angulations. Tail was set correctly, moved well in all directions. Handled well. Best beginner in breed. 2 Paddy’s Bridie A decent bitch, typical Stafford look. Ears were okay and set correct. Check muscles were well defined. From was nice and straight, level topline. At the rear she had good angulation, well let down at the hock. Tail set was correct. Moved well enough and handled well 3 : Cafall Pin Up Girl VB (3) 1 Ch Ellchansha Once Upon a Time JW A bitch that I have judged in the past and one that still looks amazing. She always had that sparkle and still uses her neat rose ear, dark round eye, well pronounced cheek muscles to her advantage. Nice and straight in the front with good depth of brisket. Level top line, good spring of rib. The rear is correctly constructed, allowing good movement in all directions. Well let down at the hock. Handled very well 2 Ballindona Shooting Star for Fellknott Black brindle bitch with smart expression. Decent ears, dark eye, string underjaw with good bite. She has a decent straight front. Strong enough neck, level topline. Decent construction at rear allowed her to move well. 3 Hatson Getting Away with It MPB (5,1) 1 Bullrichs Knock It Off at Jamnloz (Imp) Deu A lovely red bitch. I liked her and think she has a lot of potential to do very well going forward. Perfect rose ears, set correctly. Dark coal black eye, decent cheek muscle, strong enough underjaw, good bite. Her front was correct, straight with nice tight feet. Level top line lead to good construction at the rear. Tail was pump handle and set correct. Moved well in all directions, handled perfectly. Good luck with her. 2 Dusklight Who’s That Girl Pied bitch with decent strength, neat ear, dark enough eye. Well pronounced cheek muscle, decent bite. Straight in the front, shoulder constructed well, level top line. Rear angulations are good, well let down at the hock. Tail set okay. Moved well and handled good. 3 Milarkebull Eleven PB (3) 1 Brockmar Steal the Show Black brindle and white that oozed quality. This bitch had good substance and strength for her age whilst keeping the feminine look. Ears are set perfectly, eyes well positioned, check muscles well developed, correct bite. Her front was straight and true, she held a level top line. The rear was showing good definition for one so young and it was constructed correctly. Tail set well. Handled perfect and beat her litter brother to best puppy in breed. She has potential to do very well. 2 Brockmar Take a Bow Black brindle bitch litter sister to the first place. Another lovely Stafford who has breed type in abundance. A lovely expression and used her rose ears well. Dark eye, correct bite, strong underjaw. Nice straight front. Shoulders set correct, leading to level top line. Good angulations at rear and moved well enough. Handled well. 3 Paddy’s Bridie JB (15,3) 1 Metalbull Black Pearl A black brindle and white female who is very classy. The expression was outstanding and the way she reacted to me by using her eyes was impressive. This was a good class and maybe on other days places could be swapped but today she wanted it. Perfect rose ear, dark round eye, check muscles were decent. Correct bite. Front was showing decent depth and width of chest, straight to tight feet. Shoulder set correct to level top line, spring of rib is there. At the rear, there was good definition, good bend of stifle, well let down at the hock. Tail was set correct. She moved well in all directions and handled well. She was considered in the challenge but slightly lost the initial sparkle she had in the class. Good luck with her. 2 Cocostaff Rumbullion Another lovely black brindle female. This one was showing lovely fit condition and muscle tone. She has a wicked expression, near rose ear, dark round eye, good cheek muscles, strong underjaw and good bite. She was straight in the front with nice tight feet. Good depth and width of chest. At the rear she was constructed well, first and second thigh was visible. Tail set correct. Moved well enough and handled well. 3 Berrystock Agamemnon YB (12) 1 Fredbur Gogo Yubari at Niatona (CC) Wow... What a beautiful Stafford. Her expression was wicked. Today she simply oozed class and performed so well demanding my attention in everything she did. In no uncertain terms, Today was her day and she wasn’t going to be denied. Black brindle with white, perfect rose ear, dark round eyes set correctly. Well pronounced cheek muscles, good length of muzzle, clean in the lips with perfect scissor bite. Good length of neck. Chest had the correct width and depth, leading to a straight front and tight feet. Her shoulders were set correctly with good definition. Decent spring of rib, level top line and correct construction at the rear. She was put down in gleaming condition with just the right amount of muscle tone. When she moved, she did with drive and confidence. Tail was set correct. Handled well at all times. This bitch was a pleasant surprise for me, as on occasions I’ve seen her lack a little confidence but today it all came together. I loved her. Pleased to award her the bitch CC. 2 Brave Spirit Citrus Fresh (RCC) A beautiful red bitch with white who has so much going for her. Neat rose ear, dark eye. Decent check muscles, clean in the lip, strong underjaw, and perfect bite. Her front was constructed correctly with a bit more substance than my first place. Strong neck, lead to well-constructed shoulders. Level top line when stacked and when moved. Good spring of rib, close coupled. At the rear she had stifles well bent and hocks well let down. Tail set correctly. The handler and dog work well together and I think will go all the way and gain their title. My Rcc 3 : Use To Remember Him Maddy Du Fleuron Champenois NB (6,2) 1 Stormnoir’s Mysterious. Black brindle female. Set down in fit condition. She is a good blend of bull and terrier. Good ear set, eyes were okay, clean enough in the lip. Straight in the front with decent feet. Shoulder set well, level top line. Constructed okay at the rear. Moved and handled well enough. 2 Haspengold Xo Rebellious Black brindle and white. Stronger than my first place but not quite in the same fit condition. I have judged her in the past and she is a nice bitch. Rose ear, dark eye, string under jaw and correct bite, straight in the front. Level topline, good construction at the rear. Moved and handled well. 3 Paddy’s Bridie GB (4 ) 1 Ellchansha Cast a Spell What a wicked expression on this one. Black with white marking on chest. Good blend of bull and terrier on the head, correct proportions. Ears were spot on, eyes nice and dark, correct bite. Good construction and front and rear, tail set correctly and moved well. I would prefer a harder muscle tone, and I think this would make a big difference. Handled well. 2 If I Could Dream Terrystaff Another nice black brindle female with white chest. She was in a string Yearling class and competed well. Smart rose ear, dark eye, good cheek muscles, good bite. Good depth and width of chest, straight in the front. She has a decent topline, she held this when stacked and moving. Decent angulations at the rear, handled well. 3 Ladarna Glen Isla for Blairstaff’s PGB (5) 1 Vadeliza Box of Trix A nice standard black brindle bitch. She has a checky Stafford expression, she uses her ears and eye very well, showing me glimpses of emotion as only a Stafford can. She has good well pronounced cheek muscles, clean in lip and good bite. The front was nice and straight, good depth and width showing, no weakness at pasterns, nice tight feet. Shoulder construction was correct, it showed good tone and definition. At the rear first and second thigh were visible, good bend of stifle and well let down at hock. The bitch moved good and was handled well. Id like a bit more hardness but I am certain that is easy to get back in this bitch. 2 Kamaristaffs Royal Dutchess Black brindle bitch that was handled very well. She is a nice bitch with neat rose ears when she uses them. Nice dark eye, clean in lip, correct bite. Decent depth and width of chest. Top line held level. Rear angulations were correct, good bend of stifle, well let down at hock. Moved well. 3 Jayneze Ramona LB (15,2) 1 Illori Constellation JW A black brindle bitch I have judged in the past and since then she has filled out and looked stunning. She had a perfect ear set, nice dark round eye. A good blend of bull and terrier. Her front was muscular with good depth and width, straight down to nice tight well-padded feet. The shoulders were constructed correctly with good muscle tone. Her top line was level leading to well defined and powerful hind quarters. When she moved, she did so with drive, holding her tail set correctly. I considered her in the challenge and a bitch that I think will get her title. 2 Ellchansha Put a Spell on You Another nice bitch from this kennel. She too was black brindle, with a beautiful head piece. Neat rose ears, dark eyes, clean in lip and good bite. Straight in the front, nice tight feet. Level top line, good muscle tone at the rear, well-constructed. She was in good hard condition. Moved well with good tail set. Handled well. 3 Jayneze Miss Attitude OB (15) 1 Ellchansha Under Your Spell at Knockon JW A black brindle bitch with white. A lovely example of the breed. Beautiful expression, she uses her ears very well with nice dark eye, well pronounced cheek muscles, correct scissor bite. Good depth and width of chest, straight in the front showing no weakness of pasterns with nice tight feet. Shoulders were constructed correctly, strong neck, level top line leading to correct construction at the rear. The angulations were correct, good bend of stifle, well let down at the hock. She moved well in all directions, good tail set. Handled very well. A cracking bitch. 2 Ch Delacour Sweetest Taboo for Idyllicstaff JW A beautiful white pied bitch that I have judged in the past. Strong head with neat rose ears, dark round eye, string underjaw, correct bite. Her front is straight with correct depth and width of chest. She has correct shoulder construction, level topline and correct rear construction. This allows her to move along with exceptional drive. When she powers along, she makes her handler work. They are a good team. Tail set is good. 3 Ch Cwmhaf Cariad Simon Thomas (Sikaistaff) |
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