Staffordshire Bull SKC August 18 Judge's Critique

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KC Breed Standard SKC August 18 Judge	STAFFORDSHIRE BULL SKC AUGUST 18 Judge(s): MISS J McLAUGHLIN DCC ANTRELLEDA SQUADRON LEADER (MISS A M & MR T MURRAY & FAWKES) RDCC CH CHISWELSTAFF LET'S DANCE JW (S BRECKELL) BCC KARWILLAGE MYSTIC GIRL (MR M & MRS M MURPHY) RBCC TILLCARR BAPTISM OF FIRE (MRS K MR M JOHNSON) BOB ANTRELLEDA SQUADRON LEADER (MISS A M & MR T MURRAY & FAWKES) BP LUTHAIS AURORA BOREALIS (MR I & MRS A ISLES) BV CH TARAIEL CIARA JW SHCM (MISS S & MISS J HIRST & BIBBY) STAFFORDSHIRE BULL JUDGE SKC AUGUST 18 I thoroughly enjoyed my day judging. 100 dogs making 102 entries with only 9 absentees & 1 withdrawn. I was extremely pleased in the way awards were received by, the as always, the ever, enthusiastic spectators. I feel we do put other breeds to shame in the way in which we show support for one another & long may it continue. Grateful thanks go to my efficient ring stewards. I saw a couple of converging canines & a couple of suspect chipped canines. I was a little disappointed to see some, what I class as 'cloddy' dogs, that is far too overdone in the head, with extremely short muzzles, & overall far too 'bully'. Some dogs on the other hand lost out on a higher placing because of their lightness in bone & overall lightness, after all a Stafford is supposed to have plenty of substance. A Stafford to me, should be a blend of the 'bull' & the 'terrier' carrying attributes of both & not a predominance of only the one. MPD (7,1) 1 Owen's Tagstane Mighty Mouse. 8mth Bl/br/w. Still a baby. Lovely shaped head with dark eyes, neat ears, nice front & shoulders. Bodying up nicely. Developing rear. Moved well. BPD. 2 Calonge's Stormfire Sex Symbol (ATC AV01614 ESP). 8mth W/bl. Another lovely puppy. Nice head, good length of muzzle, defined stop, good bite. Very nice body shape with good front, good feet, nice rear. 3 Lowden's Tagstane Clache. PD (5) 1 Calange's Stormfire Lebron James (ATC AV01193ESP). Almost 12mth R/wh. Excellent head, dark eyes, good bite, tight lips, good reach of neck leading to well laid shoulders, tidy front & feet, good body, good rear, level topline held on the move, preferred overall head shape of MPD for BPD but believe this young red dog will have a very good future when he reaches maturity with possible higher honours gained. 2 Hurst & Bibby's Taraiel Soulja Boy. 10mth Bl/br. Not processing the same maturity as first, good head, dark eyes, tidy ears, nice front & shoulders. Moved with purpose & presented in a fit condition & was handled extremely well. 3 Funnel & Wiggins' Powerpack Kilgobnet. JD (8,1) Very little to chose between the first two & I guess the swap places nearly all the time, both should have very successful show careers as maturity finishes them off. 1 Wilson's Northstaff Notorious. 15mth Bl/br. Excellent head shape, with dark ryes, neat ears, good bite, tight lipped, defined stop. Good reach of neck leading to well-placed shoulders ample bone, tight feet. Ribs beginning to spring, short coupled, tight feet. Presented in a fit condition moved soundly. 2 Johnson's Tillcarr Fire Coanda. 14mth Bl/br. Much of the same attributes as one can be seen here, just a shade longer & excellent front with well laid shoulders. Rear quarters developing nicely, moved with drive. Just didn't seem that happy today. 3 Boyle's Kargonstaffs Katana. YD (3) 1 McCarron-Tuer's Elitebull Supermoon. 21mth Bl/br. Broad skull with well pronounced cheek muscles, straight well boned forelegs with strong pasterns, nice body with deep through chest, quite light in loins. Moved & handled well. 2 Sobral's Must Don't Stop Medu Clan Molotov (ATC AU01634FRA). 20mth Bl/br/w. Dark round eyes, neat ears, god bite tight lipped, laid back shoulders, straight boned, tight feet slightly turned out, short coupled with nicely developing rear. Retained a level top-line on the move. 3 Drummond's Ballindonna Standing Bear. PGD (4,1) 1 Murray & Fawkes' Antrellada Squadron Leader. Tiger br/w. Handsome looking dog, who shows himself proudly, showing a keen expression, with dark round eyes, well positioned ears, distinctive stop, with a nice length of muzzle, good bite. Close coupled body with sprung ribs, well laid shoulders, well boned forelegs, Parallel movement from both front & rear, with level top-line held, showed himself proudly for his handler, who was in a state of shock when awarded the CC & BOB. I do hope other judges look favourably upon this young dog, as I feel he should attain his title. So very pleased to see him short listed in the group, again, much to the astonishment of his handler. 2 MacKensie & Lavery's Drumburn Silent Catcher. Bl/br. Tidy dog with nice head, dark eyes, neat ears, good front, strong well-padded feet, fairly light in loins, well bent stifles, low set tail, moved & handled well. 3 Cook's Luthias Highland Fling. LD (10,2) 1 Thomson's Luthias Hammer Time With Westbull. Bl/br. Good headed dog with lovely round dark eyes, neat ears, distinct stop, strong underjaw with tight lips, muscular neck leading to well set shoulders, good depth of brisket with well sprung ribs. Powerful rear with well let down hocks. Moved well. 2 Campbell & Irvine's Diamondstaff Jack N Back. Bl/br. Another very smart dog, very similar to one. Lovely head, with dark eyes, neat ears, strong underjaw, good bite. Straight well boned forelegs & well-muscled hind quarters, short coupled & well sprung ribs. Moved & handled well. 3 Donald's Vanayres Gambler. OD (9,3) Super class of dogs, regrettably not enough placings to share out. 1 Breckell's Ch Chiswellstaff Let's Dance JW. Bl/br. Super head with keen expression, ears used to his advantage, strong muzzle, good bite, good front & shoulder placement, well sprung rib, good bend of stifle. Presented in a fit hard condition & moved well. RCC. 2 Robb's Ch Caymenstaffs Blackthorn. Bl/br/w. Lovely head, dark round eyes, neat ears. Broad skull with pronounced cheek bumps & keen expression & strong underjaw. Good front, ample bone, short coupled body with deep chest. Well bent stifles. Moved with drive from the rear & presented to a high standard. 3 Stanway's Aus Ch Mosstrooper Kentucky Moon. MPB (8,1) 1 Isles' Luthais Aurora Borealis. 8mth Bl/br. Extremely pretty feminine bitch. Lovely shaped head, with dark eyes, neat ears, strong muzzle, distinct stop, good bite, nice front, short coupled, nice rear with well let down hocks. Moved effortlessly & presented well, looked good from all angles. BPB & BPinB. Performed extremely well in the terrier puppy group & was very surprised she wasn't short listed. 2 Nicholson's Ballindona Bobby Dazzler. 7mth Bl/br. Another nice baby just a little smaller than first, with a lovely head, good bite, dark eyes, neat ears, nice body, nice straight front. Moved OK. 3 Yates' Ellchansha Happy Ever After. PB (3) 1 Miller's Skyland Ontario. 9mth Bl/br. Very nice head, strong muzzle, neat ears, dark eyes, good front, good shoulders, short coupled, ribs beginning to spring, lovely tight feet, with strong pasterns. Moved well retaining top-line. Shown well. 2 Martinez's Stormfire Princess Fire And Ice. 10mth R/w. Nice head, round eyes, dark muzzle, tight lipped with good bite. Good front with well laid shoulders, short coupled body, nicely developing rear, with low set tail. Moved OK. 3 Funnell's Powerpack Alura Finvarra. JB (9,1) 1 Johnson's Tillcarr Baptism Of Fire. 14mth striking Bl/br/w. This bitch has immense ring presence which draws one's attention, as she doesn't stop looking at you with that very typical Stafford expression. Strong yet feminine head, with dark round eyes, neat ears, correct bite, distinct stop. Well sprung ribs for age, with good depth of brisket, good shoulder placement, neat feet. Moved with drive retaining a level top-line. RCC & I am certain that the CCs will not be too long in coming, & she should gain status with ease. 2 Rollin's Seenworstaff Tie Kuan Yin. 13mth R/w. Strikingly pretty bitch, strong yet feminine head, dark eyes, neat ears, good front, well laid shoulders, short coupled body, well sprung rib, well let down hocks. Keen expression. Moved with considerable drive & purpose, retaining a level top-line. Shown with considerable ease. 3 McConnachie's Bultery Showgirl. YB (5,1) 1 Baudouin's Natural Mystic Des Terres Maloya. 19mth Bl/br. Nice head, with dark eyes, neat ears, good bite, tight lips, strong underjaw. Short coupled body, with straight well boned forefront. Nicely presented. Moved OK retaining topline. 2 Waltham's Dringshaw Boule De Neige. 22mth W. Strong headed, with broad skull & pronounced cheek muscles, short muscular neck, good shoulders & ample boned in front. Well sprung ribs on a, short coupled body, Moved & presented well. 3 McDonald's Princess Diva. PGB (5) 1 Rogers' Berrystock Miss Spitfire. Bl/br. Distinctive stop on a short deep head, supporting dark eyes, neat ears, short necked leading to well laid shoulders, good front, tight feet. Body is short coupled with well sprung ribs, muscular hindquarters. Moved & handled well. 2 Williamson's Crudha Magic Katie (Imp Swe). Bl/br/w. Nice head shape, dark eyes, good bite, straight front & well-muscled hind quarters. Moved effortlessly & shown extremely well, just didn't seem happy within herself. 3 Funnell's Powerpack Cherokee JW. LB (11) 1 Simpson's Briginah Body & Soul. Bl/br/w. Lovely head, with dark eyes, neat ears, distinct stop, good underjaw & strong muzzle. Well sprung rib with plenty depth of brisket. Well bent stifles with well-muscled rear hind quarters. Shown in fit had condition. Moved with drive & ease. 2 McKimm's Biggleswick Fifty Fifty JW. R. Good head with keen expression, with neat ears, good bite. Straight front, strong rear. Presented a pretty picture when viewed from all angles. 3 Miller's Skyland Unique. OB (12) What a lovely class this was, felt compelled to thank every exhibitor for their entry & it was obvious some very sound bitches were going to go cardless. 1 Murphy's Karwillage Mystic Girl. Bl/br/w. Don't think I've ever seen this bitch before at a show or on f/b for that matter but liked her very much. Very nice feminine head, distinct stop, good bite, dark eyes, neat ears, good front, ample bone to forequarters, well laid shoulders, short coupled, good spring of rib. Moved with the economy of effort. CC & BOS. 2 Wilson's Bullhawk Jessie Jay At Northstaff. Bl/br. Another very nice bitch. Nice headed bitch with keen expression used to her advantage, with dark eyes, neat ears, slightly, longer cast in body the one, with deep cheat & well sprung ribs. Presented in a fit condition & moved well retaining a level topline, handled well. 3 Quigley's Rapstaff Wheeler Dealer At Cilledoire. VB (2) Oh, how I adore the veterans. 1 Hurst & Bibby's Ch Taraiel Ciara JW SHCH. Bl/br 8½ yr. old. Powerful yet feminine head, with dark eyes, neat ears, strong underjaw, good bite. Short coupled body, nice front with ample bone & well laid shoulders. Well bent stifles & powerful hindquarters. Moved effortlessly & presented in a fit condition. Almost frightened the live out of the first placed when I went to give her a kiss, bless her. What a shame they missed the veteran group. Still every inch the champion. 2 Funnell's Ch Kewaunee Pocahontas For Powerpack. Bl/br almost 11yrs old. Lovely old lady, still retaining her head shape, feminine expression, neat ears. Still retaining a nice body shape & still moving well, just preferred the overall condition of one. Judge Miss Jaci McLauchlan (Darcy) Go To Top Of Page
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Staffordshire

SKC August 18 Judge's Critique

KC Breed Standard

SKC August 18 Judge

STAFFORDSHIRE BULL SKC AUGUST 18

Judge(s): MISS J McLAUGHLIN

DCC ANTRELLEDA SQUADRON LEADER (MISS A M & MR T MURRAY & FAWKES)
RDCC CH CHISWELSTAFF LET'S DANCE JW (S BRECKELL)
BCC KARWILLAGE MYSTIC GIRL (MR M & MRS M MURPHY)
RBCC TILLCARR BAPTISM OF FIRE (MRS K MR M JOHNSON)
BOB ANTRELLEDA SQUADRON LEADER (MISS A M & MR T MURRAY & FAWKES)
BP LUTHAIS AURORA BOREALIS (MR I & MRS A ISLES)
BV CH TARAIEL CIARA JW SHCM (MISS S & MISS J HIRST & BIBBY)

STAFFORDSHIRE BULL JUDGE SKC AUGUST 18

I thoroughly enjoyed my day judging. 100 dogs making 102 entries with only 9 absentees & 1 withdrawn. I was extremely pleased in the way awards were received by, the as always, the ever, enthusiastic spectators. I feel we do put other breeds to shame in the way in which we show support for one another & long may it continue. Grateful thanks go to my efficient ring stewards. I saw a couple of converging canines & a couple of suspect chipped canines. I was a little disappointed to see some, what I class as 'cloddy' dogs, that is far too overdone in the head, with extremely short muzzles, & overall far too 'bully'. Some dogs on the other hand lost out on a higher placing because of their lightness in bone & overall lightness, after all a Stafford is supposed to have plenty of substance. A Stafford to me, should be a blend of the 'bull' & the 'terrier' carrying attributes of both & not a predominance of only the one.

MPD (7,1)

1 Owen's Tagstane Mighty Mouse. 8mth Bl/br/w. Still a baby. Lovely shaped head with dark eyes, neat ears, nice front & shoulders. Bodying up nicely. Developing rear. Moved well. BPD.

2 Calonge's Stormfire Sex Symbol (ATC AV01614 ESP). 8mth W/bl. Another lovely puppy. Nice head, good length of muzzle, defined stop, good bite. Very nice body shape with good front, good feet, nice rear.

3 Lowden's Tagstane Clache.

PD (5)

1 Calange's Stormfire Lebron James (ATC AV01193ESP). Almost 12mth R/wh. Excellent head, dark eyes, good bite, tight lips, good reach of neck leading to well laid shoulders, tidy front & feet, good body, good rear, level topline held on the move, preferred overall head shape of MPD for BPD but believe this young red dog will have a very good future when he reaches maturity with possible higher honours gained.

2 Hurst & Bibby's Taraiel Soulja Boy. 10mth Bl/br. Not processing the same maturity as first, good head, dark eyes, tidy ears, nice front & shoulders. Moved with purpose & presented in a fit condition & was handled extremely well.

3 Funnel & Wiggins' Powerpack Kilgobnet.

JD (8,1)

Very little to chose between the first two & I guess the swap places nearly all the time, both should have very successful show careers as maturity finishes them off.

1 Wilson's Northstaff Notorious. 15mth Bl/br. Excellent head shape, with dark ryes, neat ears, good bite, tight lipped, defined stop. Good reach of neck leading to well-placed shoulders ample bone, tight feet. Ribs beginning to spring, short coupled, tight feet. Presented in a fit condition moved soundly.

2 Johnson's Tillcarr Fire Coanda. 14mth Bl/br. Much of the same attributes as one can be seen here, just a shade longer & excellent front with well laid shoulders. Rear quarters developing nicely, moved with drive. Just didn't seem that happy today.

3 Boyle's Kargonstaffs Katana.
YD (3)

1 McCarron-Tuer's Elitebull Supermoon. 21mth Bl/br. Broad skull with well pronounced cheek muscles, straight well boned forelegs with strong pasterns, nice body with deep through chest, quite light in loins. Moved & handled well.

2 Sobral's Must Don't Stop Medu Clan Molotov (ATC AU01634FRA). 20mth Bl/br/w. Dark round eyes, neat ears, god bite tight lipped, laid back shoulders, straight boned, tight feet slightly turned out, short coupled with nicely developing rear. Retained a level top-line on the move.

3 Drummond's Ballindonna Standing Bear.

PGD (4,1)

1 Murray & Fawkes' Antrellada Squadron Leader. Tiger br/w. Handsome looking dog, who shows himself proudly, showing a keen expression, with dark round eyes, well positioned ears, distinctive stop, with a nice length of muzzle, good bite. Close coupled body with sprung ribs, well laid shoulders, well boned forelegs, Parallel movement from both front & rear, with level top-line held, showed himself proudly for his handler, who was in a state of shock when awarded the CC & BOB. I do hope other judges look favourably upon this young dog, as I feel he should attain his title. So very pleased to see him short listed in the group, again, much to the astonishment of his handler.

2 MacKensie & Lavery's Drumburn Silent Catcher. Bl/br. Tidy dog with nice head, dark eyes, neat ears, good front, strong well-padded feet, fairly light in loins, well bent stifles, low set tail, moved & handled well.

3 Cook's Luthias Highland Fling.

LD (10,2)

1 Thomson's Luthias Hammer Time With Westbull. Bl/br. Good headed dog with lovely round dark eyes, neat ears, distinct stop, strong underjaw with tight lips, muscular neck leading to well set shoulders, good depth of brisket with well sprung ribs. Powerful rear with well let down hocks. Moved well.

2 Campbell & Irvine's Diamondstaff Jack N Back. Bl/br. Another very smart dog, very similar to one. Lovely head, with dark eyes, neat ears, strong underjaw, good bite. Straight well boned forelegs & well-muscled hind quarters, short coupled & well sprung ribs. Moved & handled well.

3 Donald's Vanayres Gambler.

OD (9,3)

Super class of dogs, regrettably not enough placings to share out.

1 Breckell's Ch Chiswellstaff Let's Dance JW. Bl/br. Super head with keen expression, ears used to his advantage, strong muzzle, good bite, good front & shoulder placement, well sprung rib, good bend of stifle. Presented in a fit hard condition & moved well. RCC.

2 Robb's Ch Caymenstaffs Blackthorn. Bl/br/w. Lovely head, dark round eyes, neat ears. Broad skull with pronounced cheek bumps & keen expression & strong underjaw. Good front, ample bone, short coupled body with deep chest. Well bent stifles. Moved with drive from the rear & presented to a high standard.

3 Stanway's Aus Ch Mosstrooper Kentucky Moon.

MPB (8,1)

1 Isles' Luthais Aurora Borealis. 8mth Bl/br. Extremely pretty feminine bitch. Lovely shaped head, with dark eyes, neat ears, strong muzzle, distinct stop, good bite, nice front, short coupled, nice rear with well let down hocks. Moved effortlessly & presented well, looked good from all angles. BPB & BPinB. Performed extremely well in the terrier puppy group & was very surprised she wasn't short listed.

2 Nicholson's Ballindona Bobby Dazzler. 7mth Bl/br. Another nice baby just a little smaller than first, with a lovely head, good bite, dark eyes, neat ears, nice body, nice straight front. Moved OK.

3 Yates' Ellchansha Happy Ever After.

PB (3)

1 Miller's Skyland Ontario. 9mth Bl/br. Very nice head, strong muzzle, neat ears, dark eyes, good front, good shoulders, short coupled, ribs beginning to spring, lovely tight feet, with strong pasterns. Moved well retaining top-line. Shown well.

2 Martinez's Stormfire Princess Fire And Ice. 10mth R/w. Nice head, round eyes, dark muzzle, tight lipped with good bite. Good front with well laid shoulders, short coupled body, nicely developing rear, with low set tail. Moved OK.

3 Funnell's Powerpack Alura Finvarra.

JB (9,1)

1 Johnson's Tillcarr Baptism Of Fire. 14mth striking Bl/br/w. This bitch has immense ring presence which draws one's attention, as she doesn't stop looking at you with that very typical Stafford expression. Strong yet feminine head, with dark round eyes, neat ears, correct bite, distinct stop. Well sprung ribs for age, with good depth of brisket, good shoulder placement, neat feet. Moved with drive retaining a level top-line. RCC & I am certain that the CCs will not be too long in coming, & she should gain status with ease.

2 Rollin's Seenworstaff Tie Kuan Yin. 13mth R/w. Strikingly pretty bitch, strong yet feminine head, dark eyes, neat ears, good front, well laid shoulders, short coupled body, well sprung rib, well let down hocks. Keen expression. Moved with considerable drive & purpose, retaining a level top-line. Shown with considerable ease.

3 McConnachie's Bultery Showgirl.

YB (5,1)

1 Baudouin's Natural Mystic Des Terres Maloya. 19mth Bl/br. Nice head, with dark eyes, neat ears, good bite, tight lips, strong underjaw. Short coupled body, with straight well boned forefront. Nicely presented. Moved OK retaining topline.

2 Waltham's Dringshaw Boule De Neige. 22mth W. Strong headed, with broad skull & pronounced cheek muscles, short muscular neck, good shoulders & ample boned in front. Well sprung ribs on a, short coupled body, Moved & presented well.

3 McDonald's Princess Diva.

PGB (5)

1 Rogers' Berrystock Miss Spitfire. Bl/br. Distinctive stop on a short deep head, supporting dark eyes, neat ears, short necked leading to well laid shoulders, good front, tight feet. Body is short coupled with well sprung ribs, muscular hindquarters. Moved & handled well.

2 Williamson's Crudha Magic Katie (Imp Swe). Bl/br/w. Nice head shape, dark eyes, good bite, straight front & well-muscled hind quarters. Moved effortlessly & shown extremely well, just didn't seem happy within herself.

3 Funnell's Powerpack Cherokee JW.

LB (11)

1 Simpson's Briginah Body & Soul. Bl/br/w. Lovely head, with dark eyes, neat ears, distinct stop, good underjaw & strong muzzle. Well sprung rib with plenty depth of brisket. Well bent stifles with well-muscled rear hind quarters. Shown in fit had condition. Moved with drive & ease.

2 McKimm's Biggleswick Fifty Fifty JW. R. Good head with keen expression, with neat ears, good bite. Straight front, strong rear. Presented a pretty picture when viewed from all angles.

3 Miller's Skyland Unique.

OB (12)

What a lovely class this was, felt compelled to thank every exhibitor for their entry & it was obvious some very sound bitches were going to go cardless.

1 Murphy's Karwillage Mystic Girl. Bl/br/w. Don't think I've ever seen this bitch before at a show or on f/b for that matter but liked her very much. Very nice feminine head, distinct stop, good bite, dark eyes, neat ears, good front, ample bone to forequarters, well laid shoulders, short coupled, good spring of rib. Moved with the economy of effort. CC & BOS.

2 Wilson's Bullhawk Jessie Jay At Northstaff. Bl/br. Another very nice bitch. Nice headed bitch with keen expression used to her advantage, with dark eyes, neat ears, slightly, longer cast in body the one, with deep cheat & well sprung ribs. Presented in a fit condition & moved well retaining a level topline, handled well.

3 Quigley's Rapstaff Wheeler Dealer At Cilledoire.

VB (2)

Oh, how I adore the veterans.

1 Hurst & Bibby's Ch Taraiel Ciara JW SHCH. Bl/br 8½ yr. old. Powerful yet feminine head, with dark eyes, neat ears, strong underjaw, good bite. Short coupled body, nice front with ample bone & well laid shoulders. Well bent stifles & powerful hindquarters. Moved effortlessly & presented in a fit condition. Almost frightened the live out of the first placed when I went to give her a kiss, bless her. What a shame they missed the veteran group. Still every inch the champion.

2 Funnell's Ch Kewaunee Pocahontas For Powerpack. Bl/br almost 11yrs old. Lovely old lady, still retaining her head shape, feminine expression, neat ears. Still retaining a nice body shape & still moving well, just preferred the overall condition of one.

Judge Miss Jaci McLauchlan (Darcy)

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