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KC Breed Standard Midland Counties 14 Judge	STAFFORDSHIRE BULL MIDLAND COUNTIES 14 Judge(s): TONY PRITCHARD DCC CH KYRALOEBIS ITALIAN GIGALO JW SHCM (MRS RA PLANT) RDCC ELITEBULLS HEARTBREAKER FOR REGALBULL JW (MRS K A & MR S A FULFORD) BCC CH TARAIEL CIARA JW SHCM (MISS S & MISS J HIRST & BIBBY) RBCC ALPORT MISS EUPHORIA (MISS N HOLDEN) BOB CH KYRALOEBIS ITALIAN GIGALO JW SHCM (MRS RA PLANT) BP NETTLEWORTH NO NONESENSE (MR A & MRS G DUNCAN) STAFFORDSHIRE BULL JUDGE MIDLAND COUNTIES 14 Staffordshire Bull Terriers My sincere thanks to Midland Counties for inviting me to judge Staffordshire Bull Terriers & allowing me to award CCs for the first time. Thank you to my two lady stewards for all their help. My thanks to all exhibitors for allowing I to access their stock, it was an honour & a privilege, giving me a great entry of 142 dogs, one note of sadness is that my friend the late Roger Pugh (Rocellio) was not there to give his casting eye on me! Over the years, my ideals have changed regarding Staffords, this breed never stops educating you if you let it, there is room for all styles of Staffords but in my opinion we need to stop & think! Type is the essences of the breed please don’t lose it, & bitches are the life line to the breed, I personally think we need to address the very light weight fine bitches, not to say to go to the other extreme but to look for the middle of the road animals. Strength without exaggeration. MPD (6,2a) 1 Hirst & Bibby’s Tarail Buster Rhymes, b/br dog, a well up to size young dog with a lovely expression, good skull & neat ears, correct bite, decent muzzle. In an ideal world I would like a deeper under jaw, good straight front with good legs & bone on neat feet, a well developed ribcage, level topline, a good turn of stifle with well muscled thighs, neat tail, coat in good order, moved with ease. BPD; 2 Bowler’s Kyraloebis The Bogus Man at Trelynbow, b/br, again a well up to size dog, very similar to 1, good well shaped head, good bite, neat ears, decent muzzle & jaw, straight well boned front, feet OK, not the body development of 1, good rib, level topline moved well, just not the ring presence of 1 on the day; 3 McDermott’s Macsdermus midnight caller. PD (4) 1 Hines’ Nettleworth No Way Hon Zay, b/br, a good up to size puppy with a good expression & head shape, decent muzzle & jaw, correct bite & tidy ears, straight front with ample width on good legs, feet ok, decent body developing it will come with maturity, topline good stifle well bent giving a good out line, coat in good condition moved well enough; 2 Woollett’s Assilio Red Alert, r/w, super type to this dog, great head & expression, dark mask, good strong muzzle, correct bite & good under jaw, good round bone, his front is not his fortune but could tighten with the right exercise & maturity, decent brisket for a young dog, good ribcage, middle cast in back, good stifles, well let down at hocks, moved with ease; 3 Beaufoy’s Wyrefare Mr Jim. JD (7) 1 Bergundthal & Rana’s But’s Charming Ruffians I Don’t Care, b/br, top size dog, carrying excellent type, good strong head, powerful muzzle & jaw, correct bite, nice eye placement, plenty of lift, good straight front on well boned legs, brisket starting to develop, good ribcage of correct length, topline good, well developed rear, good physical condition coat in tip top order, moved with ease; 2 Karlson & Beaufoy’s Jewelstaff Rocker Billy, b/br/w Standard young dog, good head & expression when he uses his ears which are neat, correct head proportions with a good bite, plenty of width to his chest, front good on decent legs, topline OK, well off for rib, would prefer more width to his thigh, a little erratic on the move; 3 Miller’s Deldena’s Black Shadow. YD (10,2a) 1 Buchan’s Happystaff Black Sabbath, b/br, a dog from the lower end of the standard, a very deep through head of correct type, good round eye, ears a little untidy, strong muzzle & deep under jaw with a good bite, clean straight well boned front on decent feet, rib developing, more middle cast in back, tendency to tighten up when examined, needs time to develop, well bent stifle, well let down, moved OK; 2 Thomas’ Biggleswick Funky Devil, w/r markings, nice young dog, decent head, tidy ears, lovely dark eye, correct bite, very clean, front OK, good legs on good feet, good body, short coat in good order, in good physical condition, to me his body has matured & taken a little away from his head; 3 Membury’s Mitzstaff Union Jack. PGD (4,1) 1 Ridley’s Jagsstaff the Gardsman, r/f/w, top end strong dog, very powerfully built, good strong head, dark mask, correct bite, strong muzzle & jaws, super dark eye, broad straight front, good depth to brisket, good well boned legs, decent feet, well sprung ribs, middle cast in back, a good turn of stifle well let down, coat good short & harsh, in my opinion could possibly do with losing a pound or two, moved well; 2 Evans’ Hammystaff Fire Blade, r/w, a cleaner style of dog than 1, good head, neat ears, nice dark eye, dark mask, a shade longer in muzzle than 1, good legs & feet decent ribs, topline OK, I would have like to see more bend to stifle as to let down hock, moved OK; 3 Miller’s Skyland Detonator. LD (18,3) 1 Fulford’s Elitebulls Heartbreaker for Regalbull, b/br. I surprised myself in this class with this dog, I didn’t think he’d be masculine enough but actually going over him he is a well put together dog, good skull with neat ears & lovely eyes giving a good expression, he has good head proportions, good bite & a clean foreface, decent muzzle & jaw, leading into a good front, straight well boned legs on good feet, decent neck into good shoulders, correct length of rib well sprung, short coupled, topline good, well muscled thighs, a good turn of stifle & well let down at hocks, in good physical condition, coat in good order, moved with ease. A dog with very clean lines, not exaggerated in any way. A pleasure RCC; 2 Ryan’s Rubericia Black Starscream, b/br, a dog I have watched from ring side many times, he didn’t disappoint. Nothing over done about this dog at all, good clean head, good ears & expression, good bite, clean fore face, front OK, decent legs & feet, good ribcage of correct length, well sprung ribs, good rear, well let down at hocks, a very sound mover, a lass not much sparkle to day; 3 Bebby & Watson’s Geordiestaff Dynamo Dexter. OD (16,3) What a Class! Some great Staffords. 1 Plant’s Ch Kyraloebis Italian Gigalo, this classy b/br ticks all the boxes of the standard for me, nothing overdone & no exaggerations. A grand head piece with classic Stafford expression, neat rose ears, good round dark eye, good stop, correct bite, strong muzzle, clean lips, good under jaw, straight front with plenty of width, well boned legs on good feet, plenty of lift without being over the top, good shaped neck into good shoulders, no looseness, correct length of rib & well sprung, good under line, a good turn of stifle with good muscletone on both first & second, thighs well let down at hocks which enables this dog to move with ease both fore & aft, lovely coat condition & all round physical condition. A pleasure to award him CC, BOB. He later went on to represent the breed with honour in the terrier group & competing with some of the country’s top terriers & gaining a G3 position. Congratulations & well done; 2 Cartwright’s Ch Zacstaff Game On, again a smart Standard Stafford, great head & expression, strong skull, good muzzle, correct bite with good under jaw, clean lipped enough lift, good width to his chest, decent brisket, good legs & feet, good neck, correct length of rib, short coupled good muscle tone to rearquarters, moved with ease, not much between these two, could change places any day; 3 Kimber’s Kimstaff Harry Potter. MPB (12,5) 1 McDermott’s Macadermus Dawn Run, b/br. For me won easily on her strength & substance, nice minor with strong head & tidy ears, decent strong muzzle & jaws correct bite, good chest, decent boned legs supporting a good straight front, rib coming along, topline OK, a good turn of stifle, moved OK, needs time as all puppies do; 2 McCallium’s Lawstaff Vishera at Ashstaff, b/br. Again smart pup, not as strong as 1, more cleaner type of head, fare skull, ears OK, correct bite, very clean lipped, preferred width of chest on 1, good legs tidy feet, body coming along more middle cast in back, topline good, moved steady, again need that touch more, it will come; 3 Hirst & Bibby’s Tarail Lorde. PB (13,4) 1 Duncan’s Nettleworth No Nonesence, b/br. very smart all round pup, good skull & muzzle for a young girl, I myself would like to see a tad more under jaw, grand expression, tidy ears, correct bite, good straight front, plenty of width, decent brisket, good well boned legs, enough lift, ribcage developing well & of correct length, topline good, short backed, a good turn of stifle & well let down to hocks, moved with ease, very clean & promising puppy. BP; 2 Plant’s Bethaleese Black Bettina for Kyraloebis, b/br, up to size, shade stronger than 1, good head & expression, correct bite, good ear carriage, straight front on good legs, a shade longer in neck & more middle cast in back, decent rear end, moved OK, I just preferred the neater outline of 1 on the day; 3 Wolley’s Bethaleese My Girl. JB (12,3) 1 Rogers’ Berrystock Charlies Angel, b/br/w. A very smart girl, cracking head, strong but not over done, good shaped eyes, good muzzle & jaw with correct bite, a lovely expression, good neck & shoulders, clean straight front ample bone, good legs & feet, good rib & well sprung, topline good, short backed, good muscletone to rear, moved with ease, coat in good condition. A contender for top honours on the day; 2 Wilks’ Mishdar’s Special order for Jevaces, b/br. Not the lift of 1 but still a nice young girl, good head & ears lovely eyes giving a good expression, decent muzzle & jaw, correct bite, very clean fore face, good width to chest with good depth of brisket, decent legs well boned, feet OK, ribs well sprung, short back & coupling, decent rearend with good muscletone moved well; 3 Molineux’s Jeffmor Winter Solstice for Druidhawk. YB (4,1) 1 Day & Simpson’s Briganah Black Caviar, b/br. Top size girl carrying good type, strong powerful head with good expression, nice eyes of good shape, good muzzle & jaws, plenty of lift, decent front with width, good ribs well sprung, middle cast in back good stifles, well let down to hocks, moved OK. In my opinion could be put down in better physical condition; 2 Hubble’s Hubbulls Born To Run, red, nice looking bitch, shown in free stance, decent head & expression, good bite, shade longer in muzzle than 1, good front with good legs, decent neck, well off for rib, short backed, topline OK, well bent stifles, a proper Stafford coat, short & harsh in good condition, moved well, still only young; 3 Norton’s Eclypstaff C’est La Vie avec Tikkurilan. PGB (11,3) 1 Rollin’s Seenworstaff Tea For Two, r/f. Very nice clean lines, good head & muzzle & jaw dark mask around flews, correct bite, darkest of eyes creating a good expression, ears carried a little high but OK, good front with width on well boned legs, feet good, well sprung ribs, level topline, correct tailset, good rear angulation, coat real good, short & harsh & on good order, moved really well both fore & aft, a very sound bitch, together with the clean outline she possesses is what gave her the edge today; 2 Jackson’s Jackabyte I Should CoCo, b/br/w flash Standard bitch with a good head & neat ears, nice eye placement, good muzzle proportions, correct bite, clean lipped giving a good expression, lovely clean straight front on good legs & feet, nice depth of brisket, decent neck & shoulders, well sprung rib, topline OK, good rear angulation, well muscled thighs, a little lack lustre, not the movement of 1, but credit where credit is due she was in super condition; 3 Dean’s Samtan Startin Over at Kylestaff. LB (20,4) 1 Holden’s Alport Miss Euphoria, b/br. Another cracking Standard bitch with strength without exaggeration, great head & expression, lovely dark eye, tidy ears, super strong muzzle & deep under jaw, correct bite, a straight well boned front with good legs & feet, a decent depth to brisket, well sprung ribs, short backed & short coupled, good rear angulation, well let down at hocks, good muscletone to thighs, in good physical condition, moved with ease when on her metal she could push a few. A pleasure to award her RCC; 2 Butler’s Seenworstaff Storm Warning at Joemikeste, r/f/w. These two could change places any time. Beautiful red with dark mask, bang in the Standard, good head shape, neat ears, lovely dark eye of correct shape, good muzzle & jaw, a shade longer than 1, bite OK, good straight front with width, good depth of brisket, well boned legs on good feet, good ribs, topline good, well muscled rear, moved soundly both fore & aft. Just preferred the strength of muzzle & jaw of 1. Nit picking; 3 Murray & Fawks’ Flintstaff Helena. OB (12,3) A class full of quality. 1 Hirst & Bibby’s Ch Tarail Ciara, b/br. Now this is a class act! Bang on Standard, super bitch, everything you want in a Stafford, stunning headpiece, strong, powerful without exaggeration yet still feminine, lovely dark eyes of good shape, good deep stop, powerful blunt muzzle with correct bite, clean lip, terrific under jaw, small neat ears, her front is straight & true with well boned legs on good feet, good width to her chest, good brisket, well sprung ribs of correct length, short backed & short coupled, well muscled thighs in great physical condition, super gleaming coat & a sound mover. A square Standard Stafford. Very impressive! My pleasure to award her CC; 2 Bowin’s Briganah Limited Edition, b/br. Another quality bitch, superb head & ears, very neat giving a lovely expression, good muzzle & jaw, clean lipped correct bite, when she uses her ears she is very expressive, good straight front on good legs & feet, not the width of 1, good neck well sprung ribs, longer cast than 1, good all round physical condition, for me I preferred the squareness of 1, but not long for the top; 3 Winwood & Tunnam’s Cursus Summer Storm. TONY PRITCHARD Go To Top Of Page
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Midland Counties 14 Judge's Critique

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Midland Counties 14 Judge

STAFFORDSHIRE BULL MIDLAND COUNTIES 14

Judge(s): TONY PRITCHARD

DCC CH KYRALOEBIS ITALIAN GIGALO JW SHCM (MRS RA PLANT)
RDCC ELITEBULLS HEARTBREAKER FOR REGALBULL JW (MRS K A & MR S A FULFORD)
BCC CH TARAIEL CIARA JW SHCM (MISS S & MISS J HIRST & BIBBY)
RBCC ALPORT MISS EUPHORIA (MISS N HOLDEN)
BOB CH KYRALOEBIS ITALIAN GIGALO JW SHCM (MRS RA PLANT)
BP NETTLEWORTH NO NONESENSE (MR A & MRS G DUNCAN)
STAFFORDSHIRE BULL JUDGE MIDLAND COUNTIES 14

Staffordshire Bull Terriers

My sincere thanks to Midland Counties for inviting me to judge Staffordshire Bull Terriers & allowing me to award CCs for the first time. Thank you to my two lady stewards for all their help. My thanks to all exhibitors for allowing I to access their stock, it was an honour & a privilege, giving me a great entry of 142 dogs, one note of sadness is that my friend the late Roger Pugh (Rocellio) was not there to give his casting eye on me! Over the years, my ideals have changed regarding Staffords, this breed never stops educating you if you let it, there is room for all styles of Staffords but in my opinion we need to stop & think! Type is the essences of the breed please don’t lose it, & bitches are the life line to the breed, I personally think we need to address the very light weight fine bitches, not to say to go to the other extreme but to look for the middle of the road animals. Strength without exaggeration.

MPD (6,2a)

1 Hirst & Bibby’s Tarail Buster Rhymes, b/br dog, a well up to size young dog with a lovely expression, good skull & neat ears, correct bite, decent muzzle. In an ideal world I would like a deeper under jaw, good straight front with good legs & bone on neat feet, a well developed ribcage, level topline, a good turn of stifle with well muscled thighs, neat tail, coat in good order, moved with ease. BPD;

2 Bowler’s Kyraloebis The Bogus Man at Trelynbow, b/br, again a well up to size dog, very similar to 1, good well shaped head, good bite, neat ears, decent muzzle & jaw, straight well boned front, feet OK, not the body development of 1, good rib, level topline moved well, just not the ring presence of 1 on the day;

3 McDermott’s Macsdermus midnight caller.

PD (4)

1 Hines’ Nettleworth No Way Hon Zay, b/br, a good up to size puppy with a good expression & head shape, decent muzzle & jaw, correct bite & tidy ears, straight front with ample width on good legs, feet ok, decent body developing it will come with maturity, topline good stifle well bent giving a good out line, coat in good condition moved well enough;

2 Woollett’s Assilio Red Alert, r/w, super type to this dog, great head & expression, dark mask, good strong muzzle, correct bite & good under jaw, good round bone, his front is not his fortune but could tighten with the right exercise & maturity, decent brisket for a young dog, good ribcage, middle cast in back, good stifles, well let down at hocks, moved with ease;

3 Beaufoy’s Wyrefare Mr Jim.

JD (7)

1 Bergundthal & Rana’s But’s Charming Ruffians I Don’t Care, b/br, top size dog, carrying excellent type, good strong head, powerful muzzle & jaw, correct bite, nice eye placement, plenty of lift, good straight front on well boned legs, brisket starting to develop, good ribcage of correct length, topline good, well developed rear, good physical condition coat in tip top order, moved with ease;

2 Karlson & Beaufoy’s Jewelstaff Rocker Billy, b/br/w Standard young dog, good head & expression when he uses his ears which are neat, correct head proportions with a good bite, plenty of width to his chest, front good on decent legs, topline OK, well off for rib, would prefer more width to his thigh, a little erratic on the move;

3 Miller’s Deldena’s Black Shadow.

YD (10,2a)

1 Buchan’s Happystaff Black Sabbath, b/br, a dog from the lower end of the standard, a very deep through head of correct type, good round eye, ears a little untidy, strong muzzle & deep under jaw with a good bite, clean straight well boned front on decent feet, rib developing, more middle cast in back, tendency to tighten up when examined, needs time to develop, well bent stifle, well let down, moved OK;

2 Thomas’ Biggleswick Funky Devil, w/r markings, nice young dog, decent head, tidy ears, lovely dark eye, correct bite, very clean, front OK, good legs on good feet, good body, short coat in good order, in good physical condition, to me his body has matured & taken a little away from his head;

3 Membury’s Mitzstaff Union Jack.

PGD (4,1)

1 Ridley’s Jagsstaff the Gardsman, r/f/w, top end strong dog, very powerfully built, good strong head, dark mask, correct bite, strong muzzle & jaws, super dark eye, broad straight front, good depth to brisket, good well boned legs, decent feet, well sprung ribs, middle cast in back, a good turn of stifle well let down, coat good short & harsh, in my opinion could possibly do with losing a pound or two, moved well;

2 Evans’ Hammystaff Fire Blade, r/w, a cleaner style of dog than 1, good head, neat ears, nice dark eye, dark mask, a shade longer in muzzle than 1, good legs & feet decent ribs, topline OK, I would have like to see more bend to stifle as to let down hock, moved OK;

3 Miller’s Skyland Detonator.

LD (18,3)

1 Fulford’s Elitebulls Heartbreaker for Regalbull, b/br. I surprised myself in this class with this dog, I didn’t think he’d be masculine enough but actually going over him he is a well put together dog, good skull with neat ears & lovely eyes giving a good expression, he has good head proportions, good bite & a clean foreface, decent muzzle & jaw, leading into a good front, straight well boned legs on good feet, decent neck into good shoulders, correct length of rib well sprung, short coupled, topline good, well muscled thighs, a good turn of stifle & well let down at hocks, in good physical condition, coat in good order, moved with ease. A dog with very clean lines, not exaggerated in any way. A pleasure RCC;

2 Ryan’s Rubericia Black Starscream, b/br, a dog I have watched from ring side many times, he didn’t disappoint. Nothing over done about this dog at all, good clean head, good ears & expression, good bite, clean fore face, front OK, decent legs & feet, good ribcage of correct length, well sprung ribs, good rear, well let down at hocks, a very sound mover, a lass not much sparkle to day;

3 Bebby & Watson’s Geordiestaff Dynamo Dexter.

OD (16,3)

What a Class! Some great Staffords.

1 Plant’s Ch Kyraloebis Italian Gigalo, this classy b/br ticks all the boxes of the standard for me, nothing overdone & no exaggerations. A grand head piece with classic Stafford expression, neat rose ears, good round dark eye, good stop, correct bite, strong muzzle, clean lips, good under jaw, straight front with plenty of width, well boned legs on good feet, plenty of lift without being over the top, good shaped neck into good shoulders, no looseness, correct length of rib & well sprung, good under line, a good turn of stifle with good muscletone on both first & second, thighs well let down at hocks which enables this dog to move with ease both fore & aft, lovely coat condition & all round physical condition. A pleasure to award him CC, BOB. He later went on to represent the breed with honour in the terrier group & competing with some of the country’s top terriers & gaining a G3 position. Congratulations & well done;

2 Cartwright’s Ch Zacstaff Game On, again a smart Standard Stafford, great head & expression, strong skull, good muzzle, correct bite with good under jaw, clean lipped enough lift, good width to his chest, decent brisket, good legs & feet, good neck, correct length of rib, short coupled good muscle tone to rearquarters, moved with ease, not much between these two, could change places any day;

3 Kimber’s Kimstaff Harry Potter.

MPB (12,5)

1 McDermott’s Macadermus Dawn Run, b/br. For me won easily on her strength & substance, nice minor with strong head & tidy ears, decent strong muzzle & jaws correct bite, good chest, decent boned legs supporting a good straight front, rib coming along, topline OK, a good turn of stifle, moved OK, needs time as all puppies do;

2 McCallium’s Lawstaff Vishera at Ashstaff, b/br. Again smart pup, not as strong as 1, more cleaner type of head, fare skull, ears OK, correct bite, very clean lipped, preferred width of chest on 1, good legs tidy feet, body coming along more middle cast in back, topline good, moved steady, again need that touch more, it will come;

3 Hirst & Bibby’s Tarail Lorde.

PB (13,4)

1 Duncan’s Nettleworth No Nonesence, b/br. very smart all round pup, good skull & muzzle for a young girl, I myself would like to see a tad more under jaw, grand expression, tidy ears, correct bite, good straight front, plenty of width, decent brisket, good well boned legs, enough lift, ribcage developing well & of correct length, topline good, short backed, a good turn of stifle & well let down to hocks, moved with ease, very clean & promising puppy. BP;

2 Plant’s Bethaleese Black Bettina for Kyraloebis, b/br, up to size, shade stronger than 1, good head & expression, correct bite, good ear carriage, straight front on good legs, a shade longer in neck & more middle cast in back, decent rear end, moved OK, I just preferred the neater outline of 1 on the day;

3 Wolley’s Bethaleese My Girl.

JB (12,3)

1 Rogers’ Berrystock Charlies Angel, b/br/w. A very smart girl, cracking head, strong but not over done, good shaped eyes, good muzzle & jaw with correct bite, a lovely expression, good neck & shoulders, clean straight front ample bone, good legs & feet, good rib & well sprung, topline good, short backed, good muscletone to rear, moved with ease, coat in good condition. A contender for top honours on the day;

2 Wilks’ Mishdar’s Special order for Jevaces, b/br. Not the lift of 1 but still a nice young girl, good head & ears lovely eyes giving a good expression, decent muzzle & jaw, correct bite, very clean fore face, good width to chest with good depth of brisket, decent legs well boned, feet OK, ribs well sprung, short back & coupling, decent rearend with good muscletone moved well;

3 Molineux’s Jeffmor Winter Solstice for Druidhawk.

YB (4,1)

1 Day & Simpson’s Briganah Black Caviar, b/br. Top size girl carrying good type, strong powerful head with good expression, nice eyes of good shape, good muzzle & jaws, plenty of lift, decent front with width, good ribs well sprung, middle cast in back good stifles, well let down to hocks, moved OK. In my opinion could be put down in better physical condition;

2 Hubble’s Hubbulls Born To Run, red, nice looking bitch, shown in free stance, decent head & expression, good bite, shade longer in muzzle than 1, good front with good legs, decent neck, well off for rib, short backed, topline OK, well bent stifles, a proper Stafford coat, short & harsh in good condition, moved well, still only young;

3 Norton’s Eclypstaff C’est La Vie avec Tikkurilan.

PGB (11,3)

1 Rollin’s Seenworstaff Tea For Two, r/f. Very nice clean lines, good head & muzzle & jaw dark mask around flews, correct bite, darkest of eyes creating a good expression, ears carried a little high but OK, good front with width on well boned legs, feet good, well sprung ribs, level topline, correct tailset, good rear angulation, coat real good, short & harsh & on good order, moved really well both fore & aft, a very sound bitch, together with the clean outline she possesses is what gave her the edge today;

2 Jackson’s Jackabyte I Should CoCo, b/br/w flash Standard bitch with a good head & neat ears, nice eye placement, good muzzle proportions, correct bite, clean lipped giving a good expression, lovely clean straight front on good legs & feet, nice depth of brisket, decent neck & shoulders, well sprung rib, topline OK, good rear angulation, well muscled thighs, a little lack lustre, not the movement of 1, but credit where credit is due she was in super condition;

3 Dean’s Samtan Startin Over at Kylestaff.

LB (20,4)

1 Holden’s Alport Miss Euphoria, b/br. Another cracking Standard bitch with strength without exaggeration, great head & expression, lovely dark eye, tidy ears, super strong muzzle & deep under jaw, correct bite, a straight well boned front with good legs & feet, a decent depth to brisket, well sprung ribs, short backed & short coupled, good rear angulation, well let down at hocks, good muscletone to thighs, in good physical condition, moved with ease when on her metal she could push a few. A pleasure to award her RCC;

2 Butler’s Seenworstaff Storm Warning at Joemikeste, r/f/w. These two could change places any time. Beautiful red with dark mask, bang in the Standard, good head shape, neat ears, lovely dark eye of correct shape, good muzzle & jaw, a shade longer than 1, bite OK, good straight front with width, good depth of brisket, well boned legs on good feet, good ribs, topline good, well muscled rear, moved soundly both fore & aft. Just preferred the strength of muzzle & jaw of 1. Nit picking;

3 Murray & Fawks’ Flintstaff Helena.

OB (12,3)

A class full of quality.

1 Hirst & Bibby’s Ch Tarail Ciara, b/br. Now this is a class act! Bang on Standard, super bitch, everything you want in a Stafford, stunning headpiece, strong, powerful without exaggeration yet still feminine, lovely dark eyes of good shape, good deep stop, powerful blunt muzzle with correct bite, clean lip, terrific under jaw, small neat ears, her front is straight & true with well boned legs on good feet, good width to her chest, good brisket, well sprung ribs of correct length, short backed & short coupled, well muscled thighs in great physical condition, super gleaming coat & a sound mover. A square Standard Stafford. Very impressive! My pleasure to award her CC;

2 Bowin’s Briganah Limited Edition, b/br. Another quality bitch, superb head & ears, very neat giving a lovely expression, good muzzle & jaw, clean lipped correct bite, when she uses her ears she is very expressive, good straight front on good legs & feet, not the width of 1, good neck well sprung ribs, longer cast than 1, good all round physical condition, for me I preferred the squareness of 1, but not long for the top;

3 Winwood & Tunnam’s Cursus Summer Storm.

TONY PRITCHARD

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