Presentation to Barbara Green
Before the show opened, we had a couple of surprise presentations.
Veronica Wardleworth and Audrey Hubery representing the Gallimore Trust and Stafford Welfare respectively were both at the show to make a presentation on their behalf (and all Stafford lovers everywhere) to Barbara Green in recognition of her incredible dedication and long service to rescuing Staffordshire Bull Terriers.
She has given over 45 years of her life to this cause, rescuing in the region of 4000 Staffords. The Gallimore Trust and Stafford Welfare have applied at least twice to the government recommending her for official recognition. As this was not forthcoming, we presented her with our medal and a bouquet, thus declaring her a Dame.
We think she loved it!
Make way for Barbara!
Presentation to Bev Harrison
The Club was also very pleased to present Bev Harrison with a special award in recognition for her many years of producing The SBT Annual. Thanks Bev for your hard work and enjoy your ‘retirement’.
Main Winners
Best in Show & DCC – Lara Sheldon’s CH Kamaristaffs Royal Ransom at Bowtman JW, handled by Grandad Colin Powell
RBIS & BCC – Lisa Shipp’s Ch Delacour Sweetest Taboo for Idyllicstaff JW
RDCC – Sarah Higham’s Comberdown Kryptonite IR CEN JW JUN CH
RBCC – Paul Liversedge’s Hatson Getting Away With It, handled by breeder Michaela Riley
BPIS & BPD – Nigel Davies Hasburystaff Top Gun
BPB – Sian Hammond’s Hammystaff Hot Love
BVIS – Lewis’ CH Biggleswick Splash of Ginge, handled by Jayne Lewis
Dogs – Judge Michelle Murphy
A big thank you to the amazing committee of the North West Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club, For my invitation to judge dogs at your champ show, I was honored to do so alongside my Co judge and dear friend Mr Roy Day.
Like all North West SBTC Shows the day went without a hitch, Everything ran to perfection with amazing class prizes and fantastic atmosphere in the hall. This committee knows how to put on a show and knows how to show appreciation to the exhibitors for their entries. I was very proud to be part of that day.
Many thanks to my two wonderful stewards Dave Butler & Andy Mayren for the excellent job keeping everything in order and making sure everything went as it should.
Special thank you to Vicki Butler for looking after my family and I so well,Your kindness was appreciated .
As always in my critiques my biggest THANK YOU goes to the exhibitors for your entries,Your time and allowing me to judge your dogs, Yous are the ones that make days like this possible, Your wonderful sportsmanship is to be admired and made the occasion that extra special cheering loud for the winners and class winners.
I was spoiled for choice in some classes and literally splitting hairs but was very happy with my final line up. My dog CC and Res CC were both excellent examples of breed type and both shone on the day.
1st MPD – Davies Hasburystaff Top Gun
B/B with white chest and markings, Just blew me away with his ring presences at such a young age, He didn’t put a foot wrong and i remember standing there watching him walk around the ring with purpose thinking if this is the quality of my first dog this day is going to be a good one, Excellent expression with small rose ear used nicely, dark round eye with good under jaw, correct scissor bite, tight lips nothing overdone, Good front with enough forechest and width,good tidy feet,level topline at all times with a lovely profile,shown in lovely condition with clean tight coat. It was my pleasure to award him Best Puppy Dog, I was also very pleased my co judge also appreciated his qualities and agreed for him to be BEST PUPPY IN SHOW.
Ist PD – Marsden’s Jayneze Doctor Jimmy at Modlife
B/B with a small amount of white on his chest, This boy had the darkest of eyes that just speak to you, Lovely alert expression that he held every time i glanced at him, good length and depth of muzzle with a good bite, tidy front, level topline stacked and on the move, Nicely balanced young dog.
2nd PD – Chaine & Latallerie’s Pom’s World United Colors
Another nicely balanced young red dog with white chest, with good pigmentation, clean head with a lovely expression, good bite,straight front up on his toes, Holding a lovely profile, moved and handled very well.
1st JD – Johnson’s Tillcarr Fire Soldier JW
This young dog grabs your attention with one of the best expressions around, beautiful clean head shape so balanced with his lovely small rose ears, good length & depth of muzzle with correct bite, true straight front with good tidy feet, short coupled with good angulations showing a excellent profile, He moved soundly around the ring showing of his good topline, a young dog with all potential to go to the top, shown in lovely condition and handled very well.
2nd JD & 1st YD – Green’s Sikaistaff Black Barrel
This smart young dog had me splitting hairs another quality dog that looked like he enjoyed his time in ring with his handler they make a good team, Strong head shape with good depth and width, good ear carriage which he used to his advantage, clean fore face with good under jaw correct bite, ample of bone with good straight front, short in back with a good topline which he held at all the times ,strong back end moved with purpose and shown in lovely condition.
2nd YD – Page’s Elitebull Mischief at Bellastaff
Another very smart dog with a good profile,good head shape with a pleasing expression,correct bite, good under jaw, good front with a nice depth of brisket, Moved and handled well with a level topline, Shown in lovely condition.
1st ND – Hart & Halifax’s Jackstaff Made a Boy for Albermarbull
What I loved about this young dog was the way he stood four square with the attitude of look at me, Beautiful head shape with a wonderful expression with no exaggerations, good dark eye and lovely small rose ear which he held for the entire class, excellent front,well off for bone,good tidy feet,nice reach of neck leading down to good shoulders, level topline at all times with a nice bend of stifle, Moved very well and handled perfectly a young dog i will definitely keep a eye out for.
2nd ND – Bennett’s Powerpack Singularity
Lovely head of nice proportions, good round dark eye with good ear carriage,pleasing expression, correct bite with a clean muzzle, tidy front with well laid shoulders, level topline with a good angulated back end, good spring of rib moved very well around the ring,shown in lovely condition.
1st PGD – Yates’ Zakdan Devious Devil
Black brindle dog of quality and well balanced, He has a beautiful head shape that catches your eye straight away, neat rose ears with a wonderful alert expression,correct length and depth of muzzle, with a good bite and clean lips, straight front with good depth of brisket well up on his pasterns,well sprung rib, with a well muscled back end, good profile no matter when i looked at him showing a good level topline, Moved and handled very well.
2nd PGD – Paulauskiene’s Diana’s Diamond Don Qixote
Another lovely exhibit with many qualities as first place with a lovely head shape, good round dark eye, keen expression which he used very well,good bite, tidy front flowing down to good feet, strong hindquarters,level topline, good back end with good movements shown in lovely condition and handled very well.
1st LD – Wilson’s Northstaff Nightmare
This lady handler always knows how to get the best out of her dogs and today was no different, B/B with white chest, He stood four square throughout the class never losing that keen alert expression he possesses, Good round dark eye with excellent ear carriage, correct bite with a good amount of under jaw, clean straight front,well up on his pasterns, good tidy feet, nice amount of rib with a level topline showing a good profile , sound backend,he moved with drive and purpose, shown in fit condition and a gleaming coat.
2nd LD – Hinsley’s Earthquake Staffs Wear it Well at Tigerbull (IMP ESP)
These two dogs could easily swap places on another day as both are quality Staffords, Well balanced dog that is eye catching with his beautiful color, wonderful head shape with a great expression, Good dark eye, rose ear, clean lips and correct bite, good depth of brisket with a tidy front and good feet, well laid back shoulders,short coupled, nice tuck up with a level topline, lovely amount of bone, Moved and handled very well.
1st OD – Sheldon’s CH Kamaristaffs Royal Ransom at Bowtman JW
This young dog is everything I look for in a male Stafford he excels in so many departments, He is a cracking Stafford with so much to offer to the breed, Excellent head shape of quality with the most beautiful expression one that makes you look twice, The darkest of eyes,Good ear carriage, distinct stop with correct scissor bite,lovely depth to muzzle, pronounced cheek muscles, smart front with a good depth & width to brisket, good feet, He stood compact and four square showing off his excellent condition, good reach of neck leading down to well laid back shoulders, excellent spring of rib,well let down in hocks, well muscled sound backend, good amount of bone, He moves with drive and purpose exhibiting a good topline, Few words come to mind when i think of this dog, BREED TYPE.. POWERFUL…CRACKER… one I would love to own and a credit to his owners, He was a pleasure to judge and I was only too pleased to award him DCC.
2nd OD – RDCC – Higham’s Comberdown Kryptonite IR CEN JW JUN CH
Another great example of breed type, He was on his game today shown in lovely condition in a class of great company,He is no doubt a smart dog of excellent quality with the darkest of eyes, His expression is one to be admired, Defined well proportion head shape with lovely neat ears that are set perfect,Correct scissor bite, well boned straight front with good neat feet, well up on his pasterns, lovely amount width & depth of brisket, close coupled with a good tuck up, nice bend of stifle, level topline adding to his excellent profile, strong well developed rear, No doubt a well balanced dog, That ticked all my boxes today, His handler did him justice making sure he was seen for the beautiful dog he is.
1st VD – Lewis’ CH Biggleswick Splash of Ginge
What a sweetheart and a fabulous dog to go over, His condition is a credit to his owner, He moves around the ring as if he owns it, Red dog with white chest, Lovely head shape with great pigmentation, Beautiful expression with a good round dark eye, well pronounced cheek muscles, correct bite, nice underjaw, good depth of brisket, well boned front, tidy feet,good reach of neck flowing down to good shoulders, nice spring of rib, nice bend of stifle, Lovely topline stacked and on the move, He is like a fine wine maturing beautifully. Best Veteran IN Show.
2nd VD – Boulton & Hayton’s Dusklight Against All Odds
Again another lovely dog to go over, He looked like he was having a good time,showing himself off, Well balanced dog with a good head shape,Nice dark round eye with a pleasing expression, nice length & depth to muzzle with a good bite, true straight front, good feet, Nice outline to him holding a good topline,sound back end with good tail carriage. Moved and handled very well.
Bitches – Judge Roy Day
First and foremost I would like to thank each and every exhibitor for their entry. I was truly blessed with a quality entry. I was more than happy with my final line up. I had some quality puppies which I will watch with some interest. The quality of the junior class really was of a high standard which bodes well for the future.The quality of open and limit classes was amazing and I felt quite humbled after these classes. I would like to thank the club itself for putting on another very successful show and thanks to the hard working committee. Lastly thanks to my two stewards Claire Crossman and Ann Preston for keeping my ring running smoothly.
I really enjoyed judging with my co judge Michelle Murphy and we were in agreement in all the awards at the end. Thank you Michelle it truly was a pleasure judging with you.
I could not leave out a special mention to my CC and RCC winners who are both exceptional examples of the breed and fit the standard to a tee, you girls really made my day.
I did not see any exhibits with any health issues and on the whole mouths were good so did not mention.my main issue was the width of fronts which were at times very narrow which usually came with lack of depth to brisket and gave the impression of being narrow and long when viewed from above.
1st MPB – Roper & Harrison’s Trawden Vanilla Sunset
Red and white of lovely breed type who won this class on her balance and strength overall. She has a typical head shape set off with neat ears and dark eyes, producing a lovely expression which she used all the time. Wide straight front with good depth and substance. Ample rib already leading to a strong back end of good angulation. Level topline. her movement was true and with drive made easy by her hard working handler. Thank you and well done.
2nd MPB & 2nd NB- Hopkins Trufflestaff Nyekundu Itri
Predominately Red,another girl of lovely breed type about her,not as mature as winner.head shape of correct size and proportions,neat ears and dark eye with a dark mask to match creating a typical expression. Straight front with good substance and enough rib at this stage. Level topline. good width to her back end for her age and moved well for her handler,who kept her on point at all times.Thank you and well done.
1st PB & 1st NB – Hammond’s Hammystaff Hot Love
Red and white, so mature for her age with plenty to love about her.so well balanced with strength to match. Bang on for breed type, she stood out in this class. She has a typical head shape with correct proportions of width and depth, this leads to a keen expression with neat ears and a lovely dark eye. True and correct width to her front and nice turn out of pastern. Ample substance and depth of brisket leading to good spring of rib, level topline. Close coupled to a strong back end of good width to match. Moved up and down parallel with drive and handled very well,one to watch out for I am sure. Best puppy bitch. Thank you and well done
2nd PB – Winrow & Greaves’ Jayneze Ramona
Black brindle who shows good breed type seen in her keen expression.this from a good head shape of correct proportions,neat ears and nice dark eye.straight front which has enough substance and depth at this stage.level topline.she is close coupled with good spring of rib and has correct rear angulations,this showed in her movement both for and aft. Just preferred the width of front and strength in the back end of winner. Handled expertly with ease.Thank you and well done.
1st JB – Stanway’s Northpoints Dressed for Success at Waystaff (IMP NLD)
Red with white chest and feet.she is so well balanced, showing strength for her size without being overdone and the keenest of expressions, these ultimately won her this class. Great head shape of correct proportions and clean overall.neat ears which she used to an advantage. Dark eyes and mask to match. True wide straight front with the correct substance and depth of brisket. Ample spring of rib and close coupled. Level topline. Great strength and width to her back end of correct angulations. She has a tendancy to pull on her handler but she did well when asked and showed the power and drive with ease. Handler worked hard at all times and got the best out of her. Thank you and well done.
2nd JB – Boulton & Hayton’s Dusklight De La Soul
Predominately white bitch who shows great breed type,which showed in her expression. Slightly stronger overall than first but still portrays good balance. Lovely head shape of correct proportions from neat ears and dark eyes. Wide straight front of ample substance and depth to match. Level topline. Good spring of rib and close coupled.strong back end of correct angulations and width to match. Moved and handled very well. Thank you and well done.
1st YB – Plumstead’s Kamaristaffs Royal Gem at Jazostaff JW
Black brindle of great strength for her size without being overdone. lovely expression on her well shaped head of correct proportions in width and depth.neat ears and dark eye. True straight front with correct width and ample substance and depth of brisket. Nice turn out of pastern. Grand spring of rib on close coupled back with level topline. Good width and depth to her rear, correct angulation. Moved with drive and width fore and aft. Handled to an advantage at all times from her hard working handler. Thank you and well done.
2nd YB – Cartwright’s Elitebull Skyefall JW
Black brindle of lovely balance and breed type,unlucky to meet winner as they are similar in type. Keen expression from a lovely head shape of correct proportions. Neat ears and dark eye, wide straight front of correct substance and depth to match. Nice turn out of pastern. Good spring of rib and level topline. Close coupled to correct rear angulation. Moved and handled with ease and economy of effort. Just preferred the strength of back end of the winner. Thank you and well done.
1st PGB – Mason’s Magellason Diamond Diva
Black brindle with white chest of great strength for her size. So well balanced with a clean head creating a typical expression.neat ears and a dark eye enhanced from her width and depth of skull. True wide straight front with ample substance and depth of brisket. Great spring of rib. Close coupled. Level topline. Correct rear angulation of strength. moved well with drive and width. Handled really well to an advantage showing her expression at all times. Thank you and well done.
2nd PGB – Taylor’s Niatona Sissy That Walk
Red with white chest of lovely breed type. Another of good strength for her size. Head of good proportions, hence a typical expression. neat ears and dark eye. Clean but strong muzzle. Wide straight front with good substance and depth of brisket to match. Good spring of rib. Level topline. Correct rear angulation of strength in width and depth. Just preferred the shortness in length in the winner. Moved and handled expertly. Thank you and well done.
1st LB – Liversedge’s Hatson Getting Away With It
Black brindle of immense quality.where has this girl been. Stunning is what my first reaction was. Oozes breed type with great strength for her size without being overdone in any department. She has an expression to die for, from the correct proportions of width and depth to her skull. Neat ears which she used all the time and dark eyes. Clean muzzle of correct length. True wide straight front of perfect substance and depth of brisket. Strong pasterns, great spring of rib. Level topline. Close coupled to strong back end of correct angulations. Her movement was parallel fore and aft with drive and ease of effort. Handled expertly and worked hard to get the best out of this girl, who I had no hesitation on giving her the RCC. So unlucky to meet the CC winner today, I wish you all the best with her, she is top class in my eye. Big Thank you and well done.
2nd LB – Preston’s Tillcar Fire Enigma
Black brindle with great quality about her, she just kept growing on me, not as big as the winner but nevertheless so well balanced with strength for her size. Stunning expression from her correct and typical head shape. Neat ears and dark eye. Correct length of muzzle and clean. True straight front with enough width and depth of brisket. Nice turn of pastern. Ample spring of rib. Close coupled with level topline. Good width and depth to her correct rear angulation. Moved extremely well and handled expertly. Thank you and well done.
1st OB – Shipp’s CH Delacour Sweetest Taboo for Idyllicstaff JW
White and black pied girl with nothing taboo about her, all ideal really, blew me away with her strength and size without being overdone anywhere. Her balance is so complete viewed from any angle is spot on. Head to die for with the keenest expression from her typical head shape of width and depth. Neatest of ears and dark eye with pronounced cheek bumps. Strong yet clean muzzle of correct length. True wide straight front with best ratio of substance and depth. correct depth of brisket. Nice turn of pastern. Great spring of rib,close coupled and nice tuck up. Level topline .Back end of great strength seen by the width and depth and correct angulation. Her movement is bang on parallel fore and aft with economy and ease of effort. She was handled expertly by her handler who kept her on her toes, she has that little glint of sparkle about her, which edged it for the CC today. Big thank you and well done.
2nd OB – Crawford & Wilson’s CH Northstaff Bay Bomber for Crowstaff JW
Black brindle of super quality ,she did grow on me once I had gone over her. Great strength and size and lovely balance. Typical head shape creating a keen expression with neat ears and dark eye, strong yet clean muzzle. A bit more up on the leg than first but still good width and depth to her front and substance to match. Ample spring of rib and close coupled with level topline. Great strength to her well angulated rear with enough width to match.moved and handled expertly by her handler. Thank you and well done.
1st VB – Cartwright’s Zakstaff Winterfell JW
Black brindle still possessing a typical head shape with a tinge of grey on her muzzle. Still has neat ears and dark eye. This creating a pleasing expression still. True straight front with good width and depth of brisket, also substance to match. Good spring of rib and short coupled with level topline. Still enough strength in her rear back end of correct angulation. Overall still has balance and elegance for her age. Big Thank you and well done.
2nd VB – Blow’s Valgo Deja Vu at Scoutor
Black brindle another with only slight grey on her muzzle, still has a good head shape and expression. Neat ears and dark eye. Straight front with good width and substance. Nice spring of rib and short coupled. Level topline. Still has enough strength to her back end to balance her out. Showed and handled very well. Big Thank you and well done.
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