Once again this show was held at the Indoor Sports Centre at Leigh Sports Village.
The Club was celebrating it’s 80th Anniversary since being formed in 1946 and attracted an entry of 178 dogs, some 20 odd more than each of the last two years. Included in these numbers were long distance travellers and exhibitors from mainland Europe 14 owners with 16 dogs – thanks to them.
Each exhibitor was given a celebration pen.
The judges at the show were Paul Sutcliffe (Pendlestaff), a club member for over 20 years and currently serves as Show Manager (but not today) – Paul judged the Dogs; Bitches were judged by Wayne Jackson from the Midlands and also a Club member and half of the very successful Jackabyte kennel.
The other judge at this show was the referee Jimmy Devine also a Club member for more years that he will admit to. I notice that Jim and Geoff are wearing Club ties – these were around 30 odd years ago – the ties that is – when the Treasurer was Tec Norton!!
As Paul was judging, the show was set up by stalwarts Andy Mayren and Tom Lowe, amongst others. New committee members Louise O’Malley and Mark Lomax were plunged into the deep end taking on unfamiliar tasks – on the gate and helping Elaine with the raffle – well done them. The Club Secretary Claire Crossman has taken over the Show Secretary role and well done to her, at least it keeps her quiet!
The venue informed us at the last minute that they couldn’t put on any food (usually they don’t allow us to serve food, only drinks, in the hall, but on this occasion they reversed this decision) so it was Eleanor Boote that came to the rescue – she actually made the sandwiches and bought a pile of pasties. Dave Heyes (kitchen hand, chef and general dogsbody), was left largely on his own with occasional help from Andy, just got on with the job as he does.
It was the first time we have used a card reader at a show and despite much trepidation we managed to bank £166 using this device, ranging from payments for subs, the raffle, an entry and food sales. A tad chaotic with only one reader and four/five sources of income – still it’s the future I’m sure.
The Club shop manned by Geoff and Eleanor Boote has been extending the range of products on offer. As well as collars by Chrissy Howard and leads & collars made by Geoff himself along with Paul Sutcliffe, we now have keyrings with a model Stafford attached (another 3D job) and a new Club pin badge. See photos below – we are looking into creating a ring clip out of the latter.
As part of the Anniversary “celebrations” the club organised a Champions parade – with 23 entered – click on the link below (it looks most unlike a link but it is one)- this takes you to the video made by Bev Harrison of this event which was held during the interval. Thanks to Bev for this and also for taking the photos of the first two in the Dog classes.
A full list of participating Champions is below.
There was also a celebration cake – two actually – unfortunately these were left in our car and only discovered towards the end of the show. Elaine & Dave (who brought a special knife for this job) managed to portion the cakes which were then distributed to all that remained – that saw the cakes off in no time. Picture of one of these cakes below.
Sponsorship for this show was Burns Dog food – thank you very much.
Prizes for the main winners were Stafford head models made using a 3d printer (sign of the times) on wooden bases inscribed with the award. We have to thank Committee member Tom Lowe for setting up the purchase of the models and also the Stafford keyrings from his partner Becka’s father.
In addition Wayne brought some delightful gifts for his main winners.
Each class winner received a commemorative mug decorated with the NWSBTC logo.
On top of all this the Club presented a (liquid) gift to all the Life Vice Presidents who were at the show – Archie Bryden, Geoff & Eleanor Boote, Tec & Elaine Norton and Kay Aspin. Norman Berry was not able to make it to the show.
I notice some flowers on this photo above – these were given to Elaine Norton as her gift from the Club.
So, on with the show
Show results, photos and critiques
Dogs
First, I would like to thank the Club for the pleasure of judging Dogs at the 80th Anniversary Show. I would like to Thank all the exhibitors for their entry’s, it’s a honour to be allowed to access your dogs. I would also like to say that I was very pleased by the quality of dogs, as there were dogs, very good dogs that were uncarded. I would also like to Thank my stewards who did a fantastic job keeping the ring running smoothly.
Minor Puppy Dog (4, 2 abs)
1ST Davis, Mr K,Mr C & Mr C – SHARMARA FIDELIUS CHARM
9 months Brindle & White. A beautiful, constructed puppy with lots of promise, head developing nicely with neat ear and distinct stop, straight in front, short compact with level topline, good rear, moved well.
2nd Evans Mrs J STAFFROC’S DESTINY IS ALL
7 month red/white not as mature as 1st placed, good muzzle length with correct scissor bite, straight front with enough bone, level topline and good rear angulation.
Puppy Dog (7, 1 abs)
1st Nolan Mrs H C – HAMMYSTAFF TAINTED LOVE
Red/White strong headed puppy with neat ear, and good expression, well boned front with good width up on his pasterns with well-padded feet, well sprung rib short coupled with a level topline. BPD
2nd McDermott & Arntzen Mrs G & Ms C – PROUDSTAFF DAY TRIPPER
b/b another promising puppy not as strong as 1st place, nice dark eye and expression, straight in front with good feet, good rib for age, well angulated rear, correct tail, showed in good condition.
3rd Sandford – Lornicstaff’s King Arthur
Reserve Lewis – Bethaleese There A Light for Inkastaff
VHC Cook – Staffranos Esquire at Raganarstaffs
HC Fairhurst – Fairlenium’s Snow Storm
Junior Dog (12)
1st Rivory Ms J PRIDESDALE THE REAL ONE
Red with a well-proportioned head, plenty underjaw with a correct bite, dark eye giving keen expression, a balanced dog with a good profile, short coupled with a level topline, moved well
2nd Gutierrez Gonzales & Hirst Mr D & Mr N DUSKLIGHT SMALL TOWN BOY AT MASKALON JW
A strong headed dog with width to his front, well sprung ribs, well-muscled rear with a good bend of stifle moved ok when settled.
3rd Cockeram – Bullybranch Clever Coal
Reserve Gillespie-Wren & Boulton – Dusklight White Heat
VHC Seymour – Dekayro’s Eye Of The Tiger
HC Wilkinson – Airestaff Bob Dylan
Yearling Dog (12)
1st Bassford- Lane MR & Mrs J JOJALANE I DRINK WINE
Standard size Red & White with a head that’s well proportioned, dark well-placed eye, neat rose ears, enough cheek bumps, good width to his front, well ribbed, short coupled with a level topline, and had good drive from rear.
2nd Vecerkova Mrs I Filkukova A KIND OF MAGIC MESMERIZING BESTIE
B/B well-proportioned clean headed dog with dark well-placed eye and neat ear giving a good expression, straight well boned front well up on his pasterns with good feet, kept a level topline stood and on the move.
3rd Anilha – Vasco De La Team Des Kafstaff
Reserve Walsh & lloyd – Geordiestoon Defiant Boy for Weorc JW
VHC Lewis – Durhamstaff Shoot To Thrill
HC Miller – Skyland Tilikum
Novice Dog (8)
1st SHARMARA FIDELIUS CHARM – see MPD
2nd Suares D Mr NARKYA THE PUNISHER
B/B Correct sull to muzzle ratio with clean tight lip and good scissor bite, front straight with good pasterns and good feet, ample rib with a level topline short coupled, shown in good fit condition.
3rd Boulton & Hayton – Dusklight See Me Now
Reserve Courtney – Dexilstaffs Northern Star
VHC Sandford – Jodel’s Knights White Satin at Lornicstaff
HC Lewis – Durhamstaff Shoot To Thrill
Post Graduate Dog (7)
1st Cushley Mr S BULLBROTHERS MONTECRISTO
A standard sized well balanced Red & White dog with a broad skull and good length of muzzle, dark round well placed eye giving a good expression, neat rose ear and well developed cheek muscles, correct scissor bite, good depth and width of forechest well boned front with good feet and pasterns, ribs well sprung and short coupled, well-muscled rear with good angulations, looked good from all angles, shown in top condition and handled well. DCC
2nd Duffield & Mansell – Duffield Mrs A & Mr T – SHARMARA LACRNUM INFLAMARI AT DUFFMAN JW
Red/White dog with a deep broad skull with enough length of muzzle, dark well-placed eye and neat rose ear, good width to his front, short coupled with well sprung rib, well-muscled rear, shown in good condition moved ok.
3rd Walby – Tyneview Rizzius Lusso
Reserve McKenna – Kensesqui Gobi Sparhard’s
VHC Kendaall – Marenystaff Lord Spiderman
HC Wilkie – Geordiestaff Toon Army
Limit Dog (19)
1st Dickinson & Stewart Mr S Mrs T Miss A & Ms R BARIELLE DUTCH CONNECTION BY AYMSTAFF
B/B Top sized, broad deep skull with distinct stop dark eye and rose ear giving a good expression, well laid shoulders, a dog with plenty of bone, good depth to fore chest, straight in front, well ribbed, level topline and short coupled, well muscled rear and shown in fit condition an absolute power house moved with drive. RCC
2nd MARSDEN Mr P & Mrs J JAYNEZE DOCTOR JIMMY AT MODLIFE
B/B another dog of quality, with a clean well-proportioned head, neat rose ear with good expression, straight in front with depth of fore chest, nice angulations front and rear, level top line and short coupled, shown in good condition, moved and handled well.
3rd – Jennings – Elitebull Valentine
Reserve Moult – Kamaristaff Royal Legend
VHC – Thorley & Fearnley – Crewestaff Half Blud Prince
HC – MacKay – Aixit Baron Moley
Open Dog (16)
1st Thomas Mrs K & Mr S – BIGGLESWICK DEVILS DREAM
A standard Red dog of quality, with a well-proportioned head, clean in lips, dark round eye and neat ears giving good expression, short neck and good lay of shoulders, straight in front with enough bone and good pasterns, level top line stood and, on the move, short coupled, well-muscled rear quarters, moved with drive.
2nd Reynolds Mr G & Mrs S – CH NIATONA WRECK IT RALPH
Another Red & White with outstanding quality. Good width and depth of skull with correct muzzle, enough underjaw and correct scissor bite, good width to his front which is straight and well boned, good depth of brisket with well sprung rib, short coupled with correct rear, shown in good condition moved well.
3rd Sheldon – Ch Kamaristaffs Royal Ransom at Bowtman
Reserve Murphy – Ch Brockmar Top Boy
VHC Devlin – Tightlines Mister Perfect
HC Stanway – Waystaff Strikes Mayhem
Veteran Dog (3, 2 abs)
1st Manito Mr D – CH CATSTAFF’S USED TO
B/B 7 years young, and still in very good shape, head clean with good expression and rose ear, well balanced with a straight front and good feet, well sprung ribs with a level topline, short coupled and correct tail.
Judge – Paul Sutcliffe ( Pendlestaff)
North West Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club 