How on earth did we arrive here at this outdoor space at Wigan and indeed. ending up with two shows at once – the 75th Anniversary Champ show originally scheduled for April 2021 at Leigh Sports Village and the 75th Anniversary Open Show down for January 2021, one of two Open shows, the other originally destined to be held in October, at Leigh Mather Room.
The answer is Corona Virus and the unprecedented times (to quote the politicians) we all find ourselves in. Without going into detail it took a lot of manoeuvreing of dates, visiting potential venues, liaising with the KC, etc. The other big decision to take was to hold the show outdoors.
Our usual venue – at Leigh Sports Village was unavailable (vaccination centre) and other in-door venues around the county were closed for large gatherings.
So we ended up at Thompson House Equestrian Centre – a very large field with ample parking adjacent. No facilities on the field, except water; a cafe and toilets available within the Centre, although a bit of a trek from the field.
An ad hoc Committee meeting was held in Archie Bryden ‘s back garden and the plans were realised and the big decision made to hold the Champ and Open shows simultaneously at this new venue, employing three rings.
And so a valiant number of us arrived on site the night before to set up – the erection of seven Gazebo’s , three of which were on loan from East Anglia (thank you very much, Lesley MacFadyen). Extra large rings, taped areas, bunting, new award chalk boards (magnificent job, Paul Sutcliffe).
The social distancing aspect of these early shows in mid 2021 has sprouted the use of gazebos, tents, large umbrellas etc looking a bit like Glastonbury, well perhaps not.
Elaine and Tec Norton (the author of this report) stayed overnight on site and the above photo at the head of this page was taken at sunrise over Winter Hill on show day, the show area shrouded in mist – rather ethereal. This was a prelude to what was to come weather-wise – a sweltering hot day, not good for showing dogs but most people came prepared and the assortment of tents provided cover for most.
Gazebos in the rings to accommodate the judges and the stewards (in case it rained!) proved a godsend as the judges were able to go over the dogs in the shade so provided.
Many thanks goes to Jan Wilson and Bev Harrison for helping out on the photography front – Jan in the bitch ring and Bev in the dog ring.
I don’t want to dwell too much on the Covid measures at this event, safe to say that everyone’s behaviour was exemplary showing much patience with what we put in force.
And so to the show itself.
The Dog judge for this show was Harry Carter – Harry, along with Gill, owns the Seastaff affix – this appointment was his 6th.
Harry is a local lad, ailing from Salford. They retired to the Welsh riviera some years ago – well Prestatyn anyway.
The referee at this event was Kay Aspin, a very experienced judge – and she was needed at the end of proceedings for both BIS and Reserve Best in show.
This event was an opportune time to make a couple of presentations.
In the first instance 2021 is the 60th Anniversary of Norman & Dorothy Berry first joining the North West – their story is re-counted in Norman’s book – see Home page. This photo was taken at the ringside on the day.
Engraved glassware was presented to Kay Aspin in recognition of her 12 year stint as Club President.
Karon Jackson was the Bitch judge at this show, her 8th time awarding CC’s.
Along with husband Wayne they are enjoying some recent serious success in the show ring with their home bred stock under the Jackabyte affix after many years campaigning a number of dogs including three champions.
This being the 75th Anniversary of the Club’s existence there was a vast array of prizes not just for the main winners but for all class placings.
The Mansel Frayne artwork (left) presented to the BIS winner was originally purchased by the Club as an annual trophy – The Harry Latham award for the breeder accumulating the most points at the three Club shows each year. So we put it to good use after many years stored at Steve & Julie Simpson’s the last winner more than 10 years ago.
Despite the extreme heat (I kid you not) the show admin were able to keep cool under the gazebos
Main Winners
BIS and Dog CC – Hamason Fynnbar Firecraker, owned by NW members David Robinson and Jaki Marsh.
This dog was bred by the Robinson-Cox combo – Clare, Spencer, Harry and Maureen (all NW members) and you have to go back to the mid 80’s to find the last time that this kennel won a CC. (There was a prolonged sabbatical until the younger end took up the Hamason reins). Cameron only handled the dog in the class (Limit) as Spencer was otherwise engaged in the Bitch ring. Later on, he was sent in for the challenge and what a response from the ringside when the dog took the CC – Cameron looked slightly bewildered and in shock – that’s what makes this dog showing malarkey so appealing.
The Bitch CC and Best Puppy went to John & Sam Parker’s Elitebull Majito at Nettleworth, from the Puppy class.
The Parkers have enjoyed a spectacular run with this bitch, winning every class that she’s been entered in at the five Champ shows so far, that’s 12 classes – remarkable. The breeder, of course is NW member Debbie Desmond.
The Reserve BIS was the Dog RCC winner Cludenstaff I Will Follow from the Junior class, owned by the Iansons and handled by non other than Billy Young, looking totally un-recognisable behind dark glasses and wearing a tache. This dog also won the Junior class in the Open show.
The Bitch RCC went to a relative newcomer Catrin John and her home bred Llanstaff Double Valentine (by Ch Eclypstaff Cuz I Can, still firing)
Best Veteran was the unstoppable Ch Bullhawk Jessie Jay at Northstaff, owned by NW members Steve and Kelly Wilson (this bitch also went Best Veteran at the Open show).
Results, Photos and Critiques
(NW members are in red)
Dogs
I would like to thank the Committee & members for inviting myself to judge the 75th Anniversary Championship show which I enjoyed judging & the Exhibitors for entering their dogs. I would also like to thank Roy Day my Steward for the day who kept the ring going like clockwork. Most of the dogs suffered with the heat as it was 35c so I forgave some of the movement on the day, I thought fitness was very poor, I found one short sternum
Minor Puppy Dog 6 Entries, 2 absent
1st Hammond’s – Hammystaff Red Revenge, Red/black mask, really liked this young pup he has a dark eye, neat tidy ears, good depth to skull, strong Muzzle, correct bite with clean Lip, strong under Jaw, and very good Pigment, giving a excellent expression, clean straight well boned front with good width, well padded feet, level Top Line, short in back and short coupled, correct rear angulation with good width to thigh muscles moved well enough on the day I was happy to award him Best Puppy Dog.
2nd Rutherford’s – Niatona All Above Board, Red/White, Neat ears, dark eye, neat ears, clean Lip, Correct bite, strong under Jaw, straight front with good width, well off for bone, tidy feet, level top line, sort in back, strong rear Quarters, moved and handled well.
3rd Couzen & Coombes’ – Niatona Arlo Coombes, Red/White, Litter brother to 2nd Neat tidy ears, dark eye, correct bite, well boned straight front, tidy feet, level top line, short in back strong rear moved well.
4th Hands & Wyatt’s – Skyestaff Winter Soldier
Puppy Dog 2 Entries, 1 absent
1st Waltham’s – Dringshaw Athos – Red/White, Top Size Puppy, he has a dark eye, Clean lip with correct bite, strong under Jaw giving a very good expression, straight in front with tidy feet, short coupled, rear developing ok, moved & handled well.
Junior Dog 9, 1
1st Ianson – Cludenstaff I Will Follow, B/B/White, really liked this dog a lot he has neat ears, Dark eye, strong in Muzzle, clean Lip, strong under Jaw, correct bite, very good Pigment giving a Excellent Expression, well boned straight front with good width to front, Plenty of Rib, tidy feet, short in back & Short coupled, strong rear with level top line, moved well enough when he got going, was very happy to award him RDCC & RBIS on Referees Decision
2nd Davis & Booth’s – Hamason Suspended by Stars at Sharmara, Brindle, he has dark eye, neat ears, correct bite, clean Lip, very good pigment, straight well boned front with good width, tidy feet, short in back strong rear moved & handled well
3rd Cobb’s – Tillcarr Fire Collective, B/Brindle, neat tidy ears, dark eye, correct bite, clean Lip, short in back, strong back end, moved & handled well
4th Williams’ – Chelmbull Mr Pickles
Yearling Dog 3, 1
1st Parker’s – Jackabyte Boletoro at Nettleworth , B/Brindle, correct bite, clean Lip, Dark eye, neat tidy ears,very good pigment, straight well boned front, tidy feet, Level top line, strong rear, moved & handled well.
2nd Cooper’s – Fairlenium’s Bat Out of Hell, D/B/White, Dark eye, Correct bite, clean Lip, neat tidy ears,strong Muzzle, strong under Jaw, strong well boned front, level top line Strong back end moved & Handled well.
Novice Dog 10, 2
1st Dringshaw Athos (1st in Puppy)
2nd Walker’s – Georgie Poergie Pops at Teshleystaff, Red/White, Correct bite, Dark eye, clean Lip,neat tidy ears, good under Jaw, straight well boned front, tidy feet, Level top line, strong rear Quarters, moved & handled well
3rd Burrows & Ayrton’s – Rossobull Iggle Piggle, Bridle/white, strong headed, with dark eye, correct bite, clean Lip, strong under Jaw, straight front, level top line, Strong back end, moved & handled well
4th Niatona Arlo Coombes (3rd in Minor Puppy)
5th Fairlenium’s Bat Out of Hell (2nd in Yearling)
6th Ovington’s – Diamondstaff Airdrie Pride
Post Graduate Dog 9 Entries
1st Ignatov & Ignatova’s – Elitebull Leo, B/Brindle, Correct bite, Clean Lip, Neat ears, good under Jaw, very good Pigment, Straight well boned front, neat feet, short in back, Level top line, well developed rear, moved & handled well
2nd Johnson’s – Ellchansha Hotshot, B/Brindle, similar to 1st, Neat tidy ears, Dark eye, correct bite, clean Lip, straight front, level top line, strong rear, moved & handled well.
3rd Hamilton & Murphy’s – Magicgem Daredevil for Shawrigg, Red/White, Dark eye, clean Lip with correct bite, ears ok, straight front, tidy feet, good pigment, Level top line, strong rear, moved & handled well
4th Georgie Poergie Pops at Teshleystaff (2nd in Novice)
5th Mangham’s – Diamondstaff Wee Mac at Durhamstaff
6th Power’s – Harkline Arthur Shelby
Limit Dog 23, 2
1st Robinson & Marsh’s – Hamason Fynnbar Firecraker, Red/White, Cracking head on this dog with neat ears, dark eye, strong in muzzle, correct Bite, strong under Jaw, good Pigment, strong well boned front with plenty of width, neat feet, Excellent spring of Rib, Level top line, powerful backend, in fit condition, he had everything I was looking for, moved & handled well Best dog & B.I.S on referees decision
2nd Williams’ – Jodels Impact, Red/white, Dark eye, neat ears, Clean Lip, correct bite, strong under Jaw & Muzzle, strong well boned front with plenty of width, neat feet, level top line, plenty of rib, strong rear quarters, moved & handled well.
3rd Arntzen & Manito’s – Catstaff’s Used To, B/Brindle, Neat ears, dark eye, correct bite, clean Lip, straight front, tidy feet, level top line, strong rear, Moved & Handled well.
4th Gough’s – Manark Made To Measure
5th Norton’s – Taraiel Stormzy of Tikkurilan
6th Thomas & Griffiths’ – Gazstaff’s Black Magic
Open Dog 10, 2
1st Wilson’s – CH Northstaff Notorious, B/Brindle, Very good head shape on this dog with dark eye, ears, clean Lip, correct bite, strong under Jaw, straight front, Level top line, short in back & short coupled, strong rear quarters, Moved & handled well worthy Champion.
2nd Desmond’s – CH Elitebulls Challenger JW, B/Brindle, Lovely headed dog with Dark eye, neat ears, correct bite, clean lip, strong under Jaw, level top line, strong rear, moved & handled well, another worthy Champion.
3rd Ballindona Roger the Dodger JW, Brindle, Correct bite, clean lip, neat ears, Dark eye, plenty of under Jaw, straight front, level top line, strong Quarters, moved & handled well.
4th Jordan’s – Dazmarnic Know What I Mean JW
5th Hillman’s – Chalexstaff The Heathen JW
6th Davis & Booth’s – Boldstock Gee Tar Man at Sharmara
Veteran Dog 5, 4
1st Thompson’s – Alport Halo Man, B/Brindle, Neat ears, dark eye, strong in Muzzle, good under Jaw, clean Lip, Straight well boned front, neat feet, level top line, strong rear, moved very well for his age and he is in very good condition.
Judge – Harry Carter
Bitches
What a day it was! My thanks to the Officers and Committee of the North West SBTC for the invitation to Judge their Anniversary show and for putting on a fantastic day – brilliant atmosphere and very well organised too. The weather was very hot and sunny all day and it did have an effect on some exhibits as they were drained by the sheer heat but owners did their very best and kept them in cool coats etc and I also offered them the choice to leave the ring out of the sun. There were a few delays inbetween some classes due to clashing with the open show, which was unavoidable. The overall quality of what I examined was very good, I Judged them on the day as they stood and performed before me and I know it’s a well used phrase but placings could change on any given day and I’m sure some will. There is a lot of top notch bitches coming through in the younger classes and it is heartening to see that the breed has a good future. In my opinion Covid lockdown certainly hasn’t affected the behaviour of these canine ladies, they were all impeccable and have been trained well during their home schooling with admirable temperaments too. Most seemed to be in good condition although there were a few with quite dirty teeth. Bites were good on the whole with just the odd misplaced tooth; I did not see any major faults. Most were good movers, however some did move in very close at the rear and lacked drive. Thank you for accepting and being sportsmanlike in applauding my decisions; Stafford people really are the best at supporting each other and being happy for someone else. Thank you to my superb ring stewards Elaine Norton and Jan Matthews – you did a brilliant job and in the heat of the day you never dropped a beat!
Minor Puppy Bitch (11 entries, 1 absent)
1st Hands & Freeman – Skyestaff She Conquered B/Br who is very pretty in expression. Petite standard build and she has everything here to mature from. What a little beauty she is! Very well put together smart package. Balanced feminine head piece with enough width and depth of skull. Neat ears. Eyes set well. Lovely proportions all through here. Clean straight front and good feet. Rib developing well. Level topline. Short in back . Good bend of stifle. Neat tail and set correctly. Moved effortlessly. Shown in fab condition and handled with expertise. She will give other puppies a run for their money for sure.
2nd Williams – Jodels Jennifer Red with white chest and socks with dark mask, of standard size. Feminine expression from a shapely unexaggerated head piece which was balanced and clean. Her ears and eye placement were pleasing. Ears set well but just needed to use them more. Loved her ample width of chest and forechest. Strong in bone, straight front. Good rib and correct depth of brisket. Pleasing bend of stifle. Her inner and outer thigh are shapely and firm to touch. She stood well and moved across the ring well.
3rd Payne – Auchdaran Kiss Full Of Fire B/Br Attractive top size puppy who has a lot to like and appreciate. Terrific head piece which had good definition of stop and cheek bumps. Well placed dark eye. Strong underjaw. Correct bite. Clean shoulder line down into straight well boned front. Correct depth of brisket. Good spring of rib. Level topline which she showed both standing and on the move. Good bend of stifle. Tail set well. Shown and handled well.
4th Wallace – Inverquincy Sparkling Star
5th Marsden – Auchdaran My Meggy Sue
6th Rutherford & Taylor – Niatona Miss Batty
Puppy Bitch (12,1)
1st Parker Elitebull Mojito At Nettleworth B/Br What a little cracker she is! She has a cocktail of abundant attributes which scored very well for a youngster. Great blend of bull and terrier without exaggeration of either. Her head is of balanced proportion with good width of skull and depth down to strong jaw and correct well placed teeth. Clean tight lips. Pronounced cheek muscle and good fill under the eye. There is no coarseness or exaggerated fleshiness, just clean lines and balance. Neat ears and well placed dark eye gave a pleasing expression. Her width of chest is good. Straight front which is well boned into neat feet and good pasterns. Maintains a level topline. Classic clean outlines with correct fall of brisket. Good bend of stifle and let down of hock. In excellent coat and has great rapport with handler. Very appealing young bitch who is very attractive and ticks the ‘next top model’ boxes for me. She has the makings of a top ranking bitch and today she shone in all departments and scored well in all the boxes. Very promising, one who I will watch with keen interest who I’m sure will be appreciated by many as she goes through her show career. A lot more to come from this beauty. At the final line up she still showed her excellent attributes for all to appreciate and I was pleased to award her the Bitch Challenge Certificate, Best Puppy Bitch and she was awarded Best Puppy in Show in agreement with my co-Judge
2nd Tuer & McCarron-Tuer – Elitebull Mai Tai B/Br Attractive young bitch. A lot to like and appreciate. Not as mature as 1st. Balanced proportions throughout. Her make-up is of good bull and terrier blend. Good width of skull, defined stop. Clean shoulder line. Straight front with good bone. Rib is developing well. Good depth of brisket. Falls away slightly on her rear but no arch in topline, which was held level. Good bend of stifle. She had good positive motion when she moved. Shown in good condition and presented well.
3rd Hall – Geordiestaff Nee Botha B/Br balanced puppy who has a lovely all over build. Not overdone, neat and clean throughout. Good head shape size and proportion. Nice expression from good eye and ear placement. Straight front. Would have preferred a tad more width of chest but maturity will enhance that. Shown in lovely condition and presented very well by her handler. Moved out well
4th Roberts – Briganah Don’t Stop Me Now
5th Major – Ginstean Charlottes Web
6th Merrick – Seastaff Ocean Queen with Magicgem
Junior Bitch (10,0)
1st Johnson – Tillcarr Kissed By Fire B/Br standard size, neat well proportioned young bitch. She has a well defined, strong head with a feminine and alert animated expression, characterised by neat ears which are set well and lovely eye placement set wide apart. Good under eye fill to complement her ample definition of stop and cheeks. Straight well boned front. Correct fall to her brisket. Shapely tuck up into strong loin area. Her rear quarters are molded, defined and firm to touch. She stood well and moved out OK. Handled and presented in good form. Attractive bitch who pushed the competition all the way today.
2nd Watson – Cludenstaff April Skies B/Br & white short socks. Eye catching bitch with a lot to appreciate. Lovely head piece, plenty of width and depth. Definition of stop and well set eye placement and ears which she used well. Clean shoulder line into straight front and good feet. Ample width of chest without being overdone and pleasing forechest. Correct depth to her brisket and nice spring of rib. Bang on level topline. Well covered rear quarters which were developing well in her inner and outer thigh area. Overall a very smart package who pushed 1st place all the way. One to watch for the future.
3rd Robinson, Robinson-Cox & Cox – Hamason A Wish Away. Mahogany Brindle & white front feet. Super pigmented bitch with feminine expression from a balanced proportionate head with good skull depth. She is not short in the foreface so her muzzle to skull ratio is spot on. Good shoulder and forechest. Well boned straight front. Good feet and pasterns. Correct fall to her brisket. Topline ok. Nice underline up to loin. Bend of stifle ok. Correct tail set and carriage. She moved with ease. Shown well and her handler go the best from her in a good class of bitches.
4th McVay & Hughes – Tillcarr Halo Of Fire
5th MacDermott & Bernhardsonn – Macadermus Little Star
6th Stevens – Boldstock Bump And Grind
Yearling Bitch (16,3)
1st John – Llanstaff Double Valentine B/Br what a lovely young bitch who has so much quality to feast upon. Feminine, yet has strength with a good mix of the bull and terrier I like. Fab head shape, of good size and proportion. Good width and depth to her skull. Deep distinct stop. Strong jaw. Lovely neat ears and good eye placement which gives her a pleasing expression. Clean shoulder line into straight well boned front and good feet. Correct drop to her brisket and good rib. Short in back. Good bend of stifle. Shapely molded rear with good muscle. Held her topline level both standing and on the move. Handled well and shown in good condition. Very appealing bitch whose future I will watch with keen interest. One for the top who will give others a run for their money. I happily awarded her the Reserve Challenge Certificate. Well done.
2nd Kendall – Rossobull Upsy Daisy Brindle with a powerful head of good proportions, not overdone and still retains her femininity but a defined skull with good depth and width. Neat ears, good eye placement. Lovely foreface with a strong muzzle and jaw. Correct straight front and good feet. Good bone. Rib and brisket are spot on with depth and spring of rib. Bang on with her level topline. Slightly longer in body than first but overall she is a quality bitch. There was a fine line between first and second placings in this class and she pushed 1st all the way. Liked her outlines which portrayed a pleasing picture. Showed herself well with great handing and presentation.
3rd Mayren – Fergiestaff Hands Of Stone Red with dark mask. Good quality youngster with enough depth of skull to compliment a balanced head size and shape. Dark eye. Straight front and well boned. Correct fall of brisket and rib developing well. Level topline. Nice bend of stifle. Firm and muscular hind quarters. Moved out with clean drive and she was shown well.
4th Bibby & Hirst – Taraiel Dua Lipa
5th Stevens – Chiswelstaff Angel Eyes
6th McClelland – Rochlawie Ever Mair
Novice Bitch (14,4)
1st Elitebull Mojito At Nettleworth B/Br See 1st Puppy Bitch.
2nd Rossobull Upsy Daisy Brindle See 2nd Yearling Bitch.
3rd Geordiestaff Nee Botha – see 3rd Puppy Bitch
4th McClelland – Rochlawie Cutty Sark
5th Oakley – Homafar Jomanda
6th Lloyd – Busters Black Princess at Kalostaff
Post Graduate (13,2)
1st Canavan – Boldstock Whos Bovered Now B/Br with a nice head shape with neat rose ears, dark round eye, good underjaw, correct bite, alert and keen expression. Straight front, good feet, up on pasterns. Physically in tip top condition with correct depth of brisket, good rib tucked up into tight, powerful muscular loin. Short in coupling. Stood foursquare. Moved with drive and power. Handled first class and presented in top form. She was in my radar for high honours today.
2nd Wilson – Elitebull Elysian Dream At Kalverin B/Br smart appealing bitch who has good size and balance to her head. Not overdone, defined stop and good under eye fill. Tight lip and clean muzzle. Correct bite. Straight front with enough bone to compliment her frame. Not overdone in any area. Topline ok. Tucked up well into tight loin. Shapely and molded rear. She has a balanced pleasing outline which shows her attractive overall style. Shown and handled expertly.
3rd Robinson, Robinson-Cox & Cox – Hamason Belle O’the Ball Red with flashy white chest and front white socks. Her head is of good proportions, enough width and deep through skull. Dark eye complemented by black masking and defined stop. Correct bite. Clean shoulder, well boned straight front. Her brisket is correct depth and she has a good spring of rib. Topline ok. Slightly longer in body/back that the first two. Nice bend to her stifle. Took a little while to settle on the move but when she did she moved well.
4th Taylor & Annakin – Rhosglass Just Looking
5th Hall – Legendstaff Sweet Lady cum Geordiestaff
6th Harrison, Roper & Hornberg Wilson – Ruby Ice at Trawden Fransimo
Limit Bitch (11,4)
1st Jones – Chiswelstaff Black Velvet At Kamaristaff JW B/Br Well this little lady impressed me in this class and stood out from my first look around the ring. She has a very attractive and classic head shape with good proportions. Definition of stop and pronounced cheek bumps. She offered a lovely expression and has neat well set ears and good dark eye placement. Straight front, plenty of bone, good feet, up on her pasterns. Good chest with ample width and depth of brisket. Very fit condition with terrific rear muscle and definition. She held her topline when stood foursquare and on the move. Coat appearance was in her namesake – black velvet, and of good quality. Another bitch who was in my sights for high honours today, she has to be one to watch for the future as she has everything going for her. Shown and handled well – at one with her handler.
2nd Hoggard & Afsar – Zaagabull Pixie Dust B/Br of good overall type. Not as strong as 1st but put together well. She has a pleasing shape and balance of head. Straight front with enough width to suit her frame. Topline ok. Firm to touch and good muscle on rear quarters. Nicely tucked up. Bend of stifle ok. Took a little while to settle on the move but when she did, her movement was positive and clean. Balanced from head to toe. Clean lines throughout her outline. Shown in good form.
3rd Howard – Matrixstaffs Black Beauty B/Br third in a lovely trio of bitches in this class. Proportioned head with good blend of bull & Terrier. Deep through and distinct stop and good underjaw. Good bone, straight front. Good rib and brisket. Short in back. Hind quarters were firm and well muscled. Nice bend of stifle. Moved ok.
4th Thorley – Lustbull Harriets Angel
5th Wilson – Northstaff Cupcake
6th Bainborough – Sikaistaff Dark Phoenix
Open Bitch (6,1)
1st Johnson – Ch Ellchansha Once Upon A Time JW B/Br Beautiful bitch who possesses many attributes and has quality throughout. Good classic head with strength but no exaggeration. Neat ears and well placed dark eyes giving a meaningful expression. Straight front, good feet, up on pasterns. Lovely rib shape, drop of brisket and tuck up to loin. Scores well with muscular strong well moulded rear quarters with good drive on the move once she settled. Carried her tail a tad high. She has attitude and a stance that are hard to ignore. Loved her ring presence. Her qualities confirm the champion she is. Shown and handled well, gave her handler a job to do lol.
2nd Dougan – Luthais Light Of Venus JW B/Br Quality bitch with a lot to like but I would have preferred her in better hard muscular physical condition. Slightly softer to touch and a tad more covering on her loins that the 1st. She has good outlines which portray an attractive aesthetically pleasing picture. Lovely head with balance proportions and good blend of bull and terrier. Straight front with good bone. Ample width of chest. Correct depth of brisket. Level topline. Bend of stifle ok. Stood and moved out with purpose. Handled and shown well.
3rd Marshallsay – Fergustaff Tudor Queen White/red pied. Quality bitch who could easily change places with the 1st and 2nd here. Excellent type with a pleasing head shape size and balance. Plenty of substance. Good width to her chest and spring of rib. Held her level topline constantly. Handled well and moved freely. Put down in good form. Well muscled rear and good bend of stifle. Lovely movement here and looked great when free stood.
4th Winrow – Attitude Jingle Jangle at Jayneze
5th Hands & Freeman – Gazstaff’s Black Velvet at Skyestaff
Veteran Bitch (3,3)
1st Wilson – Ch Bullhawk Jessie Jay At Northstaff
B/Br quality bitch of good size but not overdone in any area. Lovely head with clean definition, good width and depth of skull. Attractive expression which draws you in. Neat well set ears and a lovely dark eye completed the foreface picture. Straight correct front with good bone. Great fitness on view here for a veteran. Shapely back end. Handled to perfection to get the very best from her. She moved like a dream and showed herself off really well even in the terrific heat of the day. I was pleased to award her Best Veteran Bitch and she went on to win Best Veteran in Show. Congratulations and well done.
2nd Canavan – CH Boldstock Am I Bovered JW, Brindle veteran and wow what an absolute power of physical fitness without any coarseness or exaggeration. Smaller built than 1st but balanced and attractive. Physically as fit as a flea! Pleasing head shape size and proportions. Good eye and ear set to give alert expression. Straight front. Good body shape and outlines. Strong hind and muscular rear. Powerful drive when moving.
3rd Harrison & Roper – CH Trawden Ice And Spice JW Red/white pied. Stronger in overall size, shape and style that the 1st and 2nd. Lovely head piece and well set ears and dark eyes. She has a good width to her chest and straight front with good bone. Outlines were pleasing. She was shown well presented in good form.
Karon Jackson – Bitch Judge
The Open show, judged by Vicki Butler has been reported separately – to view this go to:- https://northwestsbtc.co.uk/9958-2/
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