NW Open Jan 2020

The North West shows are sponsored by Pero – Specialist dog food for SBT’s

and Leigh Plumbing, suppliers of bathroom and plumbing accessories.

With an entry of 62 dogs this looked like being a great show – it was better than that – it was fantastic.

The judge was David Cartwright (Borgstaff) and he attracted this FABULOUS entry – an equal number of dogs and bitches entered – and with only a handful of absentees — 7, surprisingly 6 dogs and only 1 bitch. Possibly the fact that Manchester Ch show was held on the previous day was a factor here as a handful of long distance exhibitors stayed up for the weekend.

The quality of the entry was top notch with Champions, CC and RCC winners competing – you’d be forgiven thinking that you were at a Champ show. The hall was positively buzzing – just about enough room for all the cages and paraphernalia – thus creating a terrific atmosphere. Exhibitors travelled from far and wide – from the North East, Yorkshire, Cumbria down to the Midlands and Norfolk, plus Mr Wise from Surrey.

The show enjoyed the usual spectator attendance – the show’s not itself without long standing Club members Jimmy & Maureen Devine, NW Life Vice Presidents Norman & Dorothy Berry, the Dimmocks and many more. And of course we have new people coming to get a taste of the show scene.

The stewards on the day were Vicki Butler and Andy Mayren, valuable experience for them and not a foot put wrong – in fact the entire committee worked hard to ensure that the show was a tremendous success.

Those mats are in pristine condition (thanks to Paul Sutcliffe) and Secretary Claire Crossman made sure they stayed that way at the end of the show

It has to be said that the NW kitchen excelled once more with top quality food – only one complaint – we were too late ordering the bacon barms, so missed out – we made sure about the cream scones though and Eleanor, that hot pot gets better and better, well done.

The Main Winners

Best in Show was Debbie Desmond’s Elitebull Destiny

A bit of a fairy story this as Debbie literally rescued this bitch only recently from an un-suitable owner (putting it politely) – what a transformation in such a short time and this win demonstrates that sometimes good things can happen after dark days.

Reserve Best in show – Karon & Wayne Jackson’s Jackabyte Bocouture,

This girl was the top winning Best puppy from 2019

Best Dog – Liz & Paul Stanway’s – Waystaff Strike Force

Best Puppy – Emma Miller’s Skyland Ratatouille

Best Veteran – Steve & Kelly Wilson’s – Ch Bullhawk Jessie Jay at Northstaff

Results, photo’s and Critiques

Firstly I would like to thank the club for their invitation to judge this show and their hospitality on the day, both to myself and my wife. This show is always lovely to either participate or spectate at, a great venue with a fantastic atmosphere. Big thanks to my ring stewards on the day, Vicki Butler and Andy Mayren who kept me in line. On a negative note, there were a few dogs that lost out on movement and fitness causing them to miss out on higher placing’s and honours in the show.

My Best of Breed, Elitebull Destiny, was my star on the day, oozing quality, never stopped showing herself off. Reserve Best of Breed, Jackabyte Bocouture JW, another quality bitch, again full of Breed type. Best Puppy in Breed, Skyland Ratatouille, a puppy with a lot of promise for the future.

Dogs

Minor Puppy Dog 2 entries, 1 abs

1st & Best Puppy Dog Owen’s – Sikaistaff Warrior Spirit

Stood alone in his class, but a lovely dog to start the show off, 7 month old mahogany brindle with a white chest, lovely expression, round eye, neat ears and good skull to muzzle ratio, good underjaw, nice reach of neck heading to well placed shoulders. Good front with enough bone leading to neat feet, short coupled, good stifle, moved well with drive both ways. Nice balance to him, he went on to win Best Puppy Dog.

Puppy Dog 3 entries

1st Emma Miller’s – Skyland Enchanted

Good reach of leg to this puppy, nice head and expression with lovely ears, good front and correct shoulders, nice topline which he held on the move, short coupled, good stifles, neat feet, moved well, presented in good condition for a youngster.

2nd Karl & Jayne Lewis’ – Hamason To Be Frank at Karjaydan

Red dog with a white chest, good head for a youngster with neat ears and a nice round eye, excellent underjaw, big white teeth, good width to front, nice shoulders, neat feet, short in the back with good rear hindquarters, good angle to stifle, moved well.

3rd Robinson & Marsh’s – Hamason Fynnbar Firecracker

Junior Dog 6 entries

1st & Reserve Best Dog: Debbie Desmond’s – Elitebull Charger

Black, strong headed dog with a punishing expression, big round eye, defined stop with short muzzle, very good underjaw housing large white teeth, good width to front, nice shoulder placement, no bosses, neat feet. Good depth of brisket, good spring of rib, short coupled, strong hindquarters with good bend to stifle, moved well, went on to win Reserve Best Dog.

2nd Debbie McCarron-Tuer’s Elitebull Avenger

Litter brother to the winner of this class, lovely head shape, nice round eye, neat ear placement, strong deep stop, good underjaw, good shoulder placement, neat feet, nice topline which he held on the move, good angulation to stifle with strong hindquarters, moved well.

3rd Carr’s Blazen Staff’s Testarossa

Res Heron’s – Dilirystaff The Punisher

Vhc Nelson’s Tagstane Worth The Wait

Novice Dog 4 entries

1st Elitebull Avenger

2nd Skyland Enchanted

3rd Tagstane Worth The Wait

Post Graduate Dog 8 entries, 2 abs

1st Ignatov’s – Elitebull Leo

Black/Brindle balanced dog, lovely head and expression, good scissor bite, large white teeth, good skull to muzzle ratio, good front leading to well placed shoulders, neat feet, good spring of rib, short coupled, good bend of stifle, powerful rear quarters, movement was erratic at times but once settled moved with drive and purpose in the class. Needs to address his movement to complete the package as he just missed out in the final line up.

2nd Taylor & Annakin’s – Holmane Cavansite

Black/brindle with a nice head and expression, good front and shoulder placement, nice tight feet, good tuck up, good stifle and level topline, good reach of neck, moved well both ways.

3rd Manghan’s – Diamondstaff Wee Mac

Res Michaela Riley’s – Hatson Come On Thunder

Vhc Derek Shaw’s Gee Ebony Boy Blue

Limit Dog 10 entries, 3 abs

1st & Best Dog Liz & Paul Stanway’s – Waystaff Strike Force, handled by Michaela Riley

Red with white chest, my third time judging this boy and he is getting better with age, fantastic ring presence, well balanced, beautiful expression, using his neat ears to full advantage, lovely headshape, strong muzzle with strong underjaw, good scissor bite, excellent front, good shoulder placement, excellent spring of rib, short coupled, rear hindquarters are powerful with good bend to stifle, good deep brisket, nice feet, moved with drive and purpose both ways, keeping a level topline, powerful dog for his size, I was pleased to award him Best Dog.

2nd Debbie McCarron-Tuer’s – Elitebull Supermoon

Lovely expression on this black dog, stronger than 1st in the class but a good package, nice front with good shoulder placement, tight feet, good topline and hindquarters with well let down hocks, moved well both ways was a close decision with the winner of the class.

3rd Di Heron’s – Dilirystaff All The Rage

Res Nick Yorke’s – Braunstaff Feel The Noise

Vhc Glyn Major’s – Maxsta Floyd Lord Of The Went

Open Dog 5 entries

1st Wilson, Keetch & Snyder’s – Devils And Fairies Unforgettable, handled by Jacey Wilson

Black/white pied Dog, strong head with good skull proportions, nice expression, good width to chest, good shoulder placement, neat feet, strong rear quarters, good bend of stifle, good spring of rib, level topline which he held on the move, moved well.

2nd Steve & Kelly Wilson’s Ch Northstaff Notorious

Black dog, gorgeous expression, lovely ear placement, good deep stop, good length of leg, nice shoulders, neat tight feet, short coupled with strong hindquarters, good spring of rib, moved well, both ways with drive and purpose.

3rd Liz Stanway’s Aust Ch Mosstrooper Kentucky Moon

Res Anne Preston’s -Tillcarr Fire Starter

Dog Line Up

Half time – the Raffle

Bitches

Minor Puppy Bitch 3 entries

1st Derek Shaw’s – Matrixstaffs Black Velvet

Black/Brindle with white chest, nice compact puppy, coming on nicely, good head and expression, dark eye, good underjaw and scissor bite, good front with well placed shoulders, well padded feet, level topline, nice bend of stifle, moved well.

2nd John & Chris Howard’s – Matrixstaffs Black Beauty

Litter sister to first in the class,I think they will swop places many times as they both mature at different shows. Slightly taller than one, but another lovely puppy, strong headed, nice ears and expression, good front and shoulder placement, good reach of neck, well padded feet, level topline, nice stifle with well let down hocks.

3rd Paul Sutcliffe & Claire Crossman’s – Sophie Sophie off Lanacastaff (Imp Bel)

Puppy Bitch 7 entries

1st & Best Puppy in show Emma Miller’s – Skyland Ratatouille

Black bitch, up on the leg with a lovely expression, good head with round eyes, good underjaw, clean lips, good reach of neck leading to good shoulder placement, good width to chest and well padded feet, level topline and a good bend of stifle, hindquarters coming on nicely, moved well with drive and purpose. Went on to gain Best Puppy In Show.

2nd Dawn Holme’s – Barielle Winters Solstice

Black bitch with a white chest. It was a close decision with these two beauties, lovely head with deep stop, good skull to muzzle ratio, lovely expression, good depth to chest with good shoulder placement, well padded feet, level topline which she kept on the move, good bend of stifle and defined tuck up, moved well.

3rd Steve & Kelly Wilson’s – Nikkylestaff Bobbys Girl for Northstaff

Res Robinson, Robinson-Cox & Cox’s – Hamason Belle O’The Ball

Vhc Di Heron’s – Dilirystaff Spirit of Love

Junior Bitch 6 entries

1st Karen Jones’ – Chiswelstaff Black Velvet at Kamaristaff

Beautifully presented girl with all the attributes to go further, punishing headpiece with a lovely expression, neat rose ears and a dark eye, large white teeth with a strong underjaw, good reach of neck leading to well placed shoulders, good width to chest with deep brisket, well padded feet, level topline, short coupled, strength in hindquarters, good bend of stifle, moved well. Close decision for top honours.

2nd Liz & Paul Stanway’s – Waystaff Full Moon

White, compact bitch, good head, nice round eye and well placed ears, good underjaw, good width to front with nice brisket, short in the back, good bend to stifle, moved ok.

3rd Karen Waltham’s – Shortyrocks Faith Trust And Pixie Dust

Res Anne Preston’s – Tillcarr Flirt With Fire

Vhc Olivia Caprani’s – Blazing Flame

Novice Bitch 3 entries

1st Tony Webster’s – Elitebull Hydra

Black/Brindle, nice head on this girl, dark eye, good bite, strong underjaw, good front and shoulder placement, nice deep brisket, level topline, good bend to stifle, well padded feet, moved well.

2nd Paul Sutcliffe & Claire Crossman’s – Pendlestaff Black Coral

Black/brindle, nice head with good skull to muzzle ratio, nice expression, good front and shoulder placement, level topline maintained on the move, close coupled, strong hindquarters with adequate bend of stifle.

3rd Hamason Belle Of The Ball

Post Graduate Bitch 4 entries

Wow, what a class of quality bitches, any in the first three could have won, a very tough decision.

1st & Reserve Best Bitch & Reserve BIS Karon & Wayne Jackson’s – Jackabyte Bocouture

Black/brindle strong headed girl with a lovely expression, super fit with enough muscle tone but not exaggerated, good front and shoulder placement, nice well padded tight feet, level topline with nice profile, good tailset, great strength to hindquarters, good bend to stifle, short coupled, nice coat, moved well both ways. Went on to gain Reserve Best Bitch & RBIS

2nd Michaela Riley & Mel Corcoran’s – Molru Shine Ya Light

Black/brindle, lovely head and expression, nice white big teeth, plenty of underjaw, good front with deep brisket, nice shoulder placement, well padded feet, level topline with lovely tuckup, strong hindquarters and good bend of stifle, moved well both ways.

3rd Stanway’s – Waystaff Honeymoon

Res Paul Liversidge’s – Hatson Getting Away With It

Limit Bitch 3 entries

1st Gem Rowe & South’s – Illori Bootie Luv

Black/brindle strong headed bitch with a lovely expression which she used to her advantage, good underjaw, large white teeth, good front with deep brisket, well padded feet, level topline which she held on the move, strong hindquarters with a good bend of stifle, this girl was the fittest on the day, hard as nails.

2nd Hatson Getting Away With It

Black/brindle, nice headed girl with a nice dark eye, good underjaw, good width to front and a deep brisket, level topline, good bend to stifle, short coupled, needs more conditioning.

3rd Karen Jones’ – Ll’l Miss Velvet at Kamaristaff

Open Bitch 6 entries, 1 absent

I thought I had found my Best Bitch in another class, but boy I was wrong.

1st & Best Bitch & BIS Debbie Desmond’s – Elitebull Destiny

This girl had fantastic ring presence, beautiful head not overdone, gorgeous expression with lovely thin ears, dark eye, good underjaw with large white teeth, lovely length of neck leading to good shoulder placement, good straight front, level topline kept at all times, lovely profile, real strength and condition to this beauty, good bend of stifle, nice tail set, moved like a dream, certainly got a bright future. Went on to gain Best Bitch and Best In Show.

2nd Illori Bootie Luv – 1st in Limit

3rd Chris Mudd’s – Chiswelstaff Jean Genie

Res Steve & Kelly Wilson’s – Northstaff Cupcake

Vhc Hatson Getting Away With It

Veteran Bitch 3 entries

1st & Best Veteran in show Wilson’s – Ch Bullhawk Jessie Jay at Northstaff

Black with a white chest. A well deserved Champion, hard to believe she is a veteran, beautiful head on this top size girl, lovely ears and expression, excellent front with good shoulder placement, well padded feet, level topline, short coupled with strong hindquarters and a good bend of stifle, moved well both ways

2nd Simpson’s – Ch Briganah Breaking Dawn JW

Black/brindle. Saw this beauty gain her title and said then, pure class, and not much has changed, beautiful head of correct proportions, stunning expression, compact body with each part flowing to the next, she’s a real credit to her owners.

3rd Norton’s – Pendlestaff Brindle Babe at Tikkurilan