Best In Show Brett Groves Manark Murpheys Law, handled by Becky Grove (right)
Reserve Best Dog – Southern’s Waystaff Ministry Of Excellence, handled by breeder Paul Stanway (left)
Left to right – Reserve Best Bitch Dave & Vicki Butler’s Seenworstaff Storm Warning at Joemikeste; Best Bitch & RBIS Liz Stanway’s Mosstrooper Making Mischief at Waystaff; and winning Best Puppy, Bev Harrison & Jane Roper’s Trawden Ice And Spice, handled by Jane.
Judge’s Critique
I would like to thank the officers and committee for inviting me to judge at this prestigious Club also thank my ring Stewards Mrs Kay Aspin, Ms Claire Crossman & Mrs Janet Mathews who made the ring run smoothly for me. Thank you to the exhibitors for bringing your dogs under me to give an opinion & taking my decisions sportingly which made for a super show with great atmosphere.
It is fair to say that dentition on the whole was very good as was type and diversity in colour, however I had a few with dirty teeth and long nails (Frown!!), quite a lot of exhibits were not as fit as they could be. I know its long dark nights but concrete work is essential for hardness. Crufts is coming up therefore exercise is key to good health and coat. Breeders take note I had a few exhibits that were rather straight in the stifle this needs to be kept in check.
Class 1. Minor Puppy Dog (1,Oa)
1. Mr. S & Mrs. K Waltham DRINGSHAW MARQUEZ Fawn & White who stood alone, Good head shape for one so young with a good mouth giving a nice typical puppy expression. Nice depth of brisket, up on pasterns, good width and depth of ribcage for a puppy, level topline stacked and moving, moved & handled well.
Class 2. Puppy Dog (1,0a)
1. Mr A, Mrs L & Miss D Clough DEROSALSTAFF RED WARRIOR Red Fawn & White dog with dark mask, another that stood alone. A lot to like about this dog, good mouth, dark eye, neat enough ears, broad skull giving a nice expression, tidy fronted dog with tight feet turning out as they should be with black nails showing good pigmentation, ribbing up, short coupled, tidy backend and good set on of tail, moved ok and handled ok once he settled. Should have a good career ahead. BPD
Class 3. Junior Dog (No Entries)
Class 4. Yearling Dog ( 3,0a)
1. Mr & Mrs B L Grove. MANARK MURPHEY’S LAW Black/Brindle & white on chest. This guy walked into the ring like he owned it (and he did). He stood tall, his expression captivated me. I could write a book on this guy, in my eyes he fits the standard in every department, nothing over exaggerated, nothing underdone either, the whole dog balanced as it should be, half bull, half terrier, terrific mouth, tight feet, there is an obvious bond between him and his young handler that will hold them in good stead for the future. His movement was effortless & was handled very well. He is a credit to his owners and breeders’, it was a real pleasure just to put my hands on him. He is a dog I would love to own, I will watch his career with interest. BD, BIS
2. Mrs L A Miller DELDENAS BLACK SHADOW Black/Brindle with a little white on chest, A lot to like about this dog too, lovely head-shape, neat ears, good mouth, nice strong under-jaw, pleasing expression, tidy front, tight feet, good bone, nice backend, moved ok & handled well, preferred overall balance & alertness of 1st
3. Sutcliffe & Crossman P & C PENDLESTAFF FIRESTORM Fawn & White dog, typical head-shape, dark eye, good dentition, tidy front, well placed shoulders, longer in back than 1 & 2, level topline stacked & moving, moved and handled ok. This was a strong class today.
Class 5. Novice Dog ( 2,0a)
1. Mr A, Mrs L & Miss D Clough DEROSALSTAFF RED WARRIOR See 1st Puppy dog
2. Mr. S & Mrs. K Waltham DRINGSHAW MARQUEZ See 1st Minor Puppy dog
Class 6. Graduate Dog (1,0a)
1. Miss D Heron MANARK FAST AND FURIOUS Brindle dog with white mark on chest, love his colouring, stood alone, nice head-shape with dark mask, eyes could be slightly darker, good mouth, pleasing expression, good front, good bone, feet tight but with long nails, short coupled, good topline, tidy backend, would like to see this dog fitter and in top condition, would improve him no-end, moved ok, handled well.
Class 7. Post Graduate Dog – No Entries
Class 8. Limit Dog (5,1a)
1. 1st in Yearling – Manark Murpheys Law
2. Mr R S & Mrs W Southworth ALBERMARBULL GAMBLER FOR STAFFMASTER Fawn & White, nice headpiece, good mouth, alert expression, tidy front, up on pasterns, nice rib, level topline stacked and on the move, short coupled, good rear quarters, moved and handled very well, preferred the neater ears & overall balance of 1st.
3. Miss D Heron DILIRYSTAFF ROUGH DIAMOND Red/fawn & White dog with pleasing headpiece giving a sweet expression, good pigmentation, good front, nice rib, moved & handled ok, preferred movement & alertness of 2nd.
4th Fergiestaffs Olympic Flame
Class 9. Open Dog (3,2a)
1. Mr R Southern WAYSTAFF MINISTRY OF EXCELLENCE Fawn & White pied top sized dog of great substance, stood alone but would do well in any company, wide & deep skull, dark eye, deep stop, good mouth, leading to a look at me expression, straight front on strong legs, lovely depth and width of chest, level topline stacked and moving, strong hams, he was a bit erratic to start with when moving but moved well when settled. Handled very well, challenged well for best dog, lost out on overall size just a tad much all over for me. RBD
Class 10. Veteran Dog (1.0a)
1. Mr & Mrs C O’Donohue MASTER CHANKAST Black/brindle & White dog, nearly 10yrs old and you can tell he has had a great career, great expression, nice ear carriage, lovely front with tight feet, nothing to dislike about this boy he was even a little grumpy being manhandled by me which made me smile, moved & handled well, well deserving of his placing.
Dog Line up
Bitches
Class 11. Minor Puppy Bitch (3.1a)
1st Mr L Turner MANARK SWEET FANTASTIC Black/br 6 month old baby girl whom caught my eye straight away, petite and feminine expression coming from a good headpiece with tidy mouth, gorgeous front with the tightest of feet, in beautiful coat condition, moved and handled well for one so young, lost out for best puppy bitch on maturity, her time will come and I shall watch the career of this one with much interest.
2. Mr. S & Mrs. K Waltham DRINGSHAW STORM BORN Fawn puppy of 6 months, nice head shape, good mouth, dark eye, clean muzzle and neat ears giving a pleasing expression, front needs to tighten up a little, level topline, good rear-end, moved and handled ok. Preferred front and feet of 1st
Class 12. Puppy Bitch (3,1a)
1. Ms B Harrison & Mrs J Ropers TRAWDEN ICE AND SPICE Fawn & White pied puppy caught my eye entering ring, nice head shape, good mouth, neat ears, dark eyes, she demanded attention, good mouth, great pigmentation, nice front, deep brisket, adequate rib at this stage, short coupled, good topline stacked and on the move, good rear quarters, lovely bend to stifle, tight feet, a nice puppy moved and handled very well. She showed her socks off. One for the future to watch BPB, BPIS
2. Campbell & Bourne, Mr I, Mrs A, Miss S, Mr A. DEROSELSTAFF PRETTY WOMAN Fawn & White bitch nice head shape, dark mask, good mouth, nice front, longer coupled than 1, tight feet, would have liked a tad more bend in stifle, moved ok and handled well, preferred neater ears, length of back and ring presence of 1 today.
Class 13. Junior Bitch (5,1a)
1. Mr H & Mrs G Carter JACKSTAFF KEEPSAKE AT SEASTAFF Fawn and white bitch who stood strong like a Trojan horse, she caught my attention straight away, good chiselled headpiece, lovely clean muzzle, dark well placed round eyes, good mouth, ears could be a little tidier but I’m nitpicking still well within standard, good front ample bone, nice depth to brisket, ribbing up nicely, level topline stacked and moving, good backend, nice tail carriage, moved and handled well. Challenged well for reserve best bitch only just lost out.
2. Mr B & Mrs JSpeed SPEEDIESTAFF WITCHES BREW Brindle bitch smaller in stature than 1st, a lot to like about her, gorgeous mahogany colouring we don’t see enough of these, nice head shape, neat ears, dark eye, good mouth, nice front, tight feet, ribbing up ok, short coupled, good backend, moved ok, she was a bit fidgety today, preferred fitness, height and ring presence of 1st.
3. Miss M L. Jackson. JEFMOR STRAIGHT AS A DIE Black brindle with a couple of rear white toes, another smaller in stature with much of the attributes of 2nd placed bitch, moved ok handled well, just preferred the movement & neater ears of 2nd.
4th Rubicanov What A Beauty
Class 14. Yearling Bitch (5,1a)
1. Mr L Turner. MANARK MAYHEM Black/Brindle & White strong bitch who stood well for her handler, lovely shaped headpiece, nice deep stop, dark eye, neat ears, good mouth, strong under-jaw, giving a great expression, good angulations front and rear, level topline stood and moving, moved & handled well.
2. Mr R & Mrs J Day & Mr S & Mrs J. Simpson, BRIGANAH BLACK CAVIAR black/br another strong bitch, good head-shape, good mouth, dark eyes, short coupled, good rear angulations, moved ok, handled well. Preferred the movement and shorter nails of 1st.
3. Norton Mr T & Mrs E, ECLYPSTAFF C’EST LA VIE AVEC TIKKURILAN Black/Brindle & white bitch very similar to second with many of the same virtues, this bitch was longer in the back than 1 & 2. Moved and handled ok
4th Gnobulls Ceaser The Day By Derosalstaff
Class 15. Novice Bitch (5,0a)
1. Wisnniewski Mr j & Mrs S TAGSTANE CALAMITY JANE Brindle strong bitch, put down in good fit condition, good head piece with clean muzzle, deep stop, leading to a nice expression, good pigmentation, good angulations front and rear, short coupled, nicely ribbed, nice bend in stifle, moved & handled very well.
2. 2nd in Puppy Bitch
3. Mr A, Mrs L & Miss D Clough GNOBULLS CEASAR THE DAY BY DEROSALSTAFF Fawn & white bitch was 4th in yearling, nice head shape, dark muzzle, keen expression, moved and handled ok.
4th Dringshaw Storm Born
5th Rubicanov What A Beauty
Class 16. Graduate Bitch (1,0)
1. 3rd in Junior bitch
Class 17. Post Graduate Bitch – No Entries
Class 18. Limit Bitch (3,0a)
1. Mr D. & Mrs V. Butler SEENWORSTAFF STORM WARNING AT JOEMIKESTE JW Red Fawn & White bitch I have previously judged as a puppy, she has matured well and still has ring presence, nice head piece, neat ears, dark eye, deep stop, good mouth, lovely angulations front and rear, short coupled with a level topline stacked and moving, moved and handled very well. Challenged well for best bitch I would of liked another half inch in the legs to give a little more height. RBB
2. Mr A & Mrs Mayren FERGIESTAFFS MASKED GIRL Fawn & White cobby old fashioned bitch in good fit condition, wide skull, deep through, good mouth, good front, well ribbed, nice strong hams with second thigh, moved & handled well.
3. Mr S & Mrs J Dixon ASHSTOCK WANDERING STAR Fawn bitch a little smaller in stature than 1 & 2, but put together ok, her ears could be neater to enhance her expression, moved ok handled well, preferred pigmentation and bend of stifle in 1 & 2.
Class 19. Open Bitch (4,0a)
1. Mr P T & Mrs E A Stanway MOSSTROOPER MAKING MISCHIEF AT WAYSTAFF JW imp Fawn & White bitch, this is one you need to put your hands on to appreciate, she is well balanced throughout, typical skull wide and deep through, enough stop, good mouth, clean muzzle, good under-jaw, nice straight front with good fore-chest and deep brisket, strong neck, well ribbed up, coupling ok would like it slightly shorter that’s me nit picking again, good rear angulations, tail carriage is good, moved and handled very well, BB, RBIS.
2. Mr M Wall & Ms M Webb MANARK SOPHIE’S LEGACY Black/brindle bitch put down in fit condition, a lot to like about this bitch, very typey, a lot of the attributes of 1st, tight sparkling coat, tight feet, moved ok and handled expertly, preferred the darker eye and movement of winner.
3. Norton Mr T & Mrs E PENDLESTAFF BRINDLE BABE AT TIKKURILAN Black/brindle & white strong bitch well off for bone, another typey bitch quite well put together although taller and longer than 1 and 2. Moved ok handled well.
4th Mishdar Hot Mustard
Class 20. Veteran Bitch (5,2a)
This class brought a smile to my face, I love to see the oldies out with their wise greying distinguished looks about them.
1. Mr P T & Mrs E A Stanway CRASHKON PUSSYCAT DOLL Black/brindlebitch I fell in love with an expression to die for, she is the shortest Stafford I have ever had the pleasure of going over, lovely head, good front, tightest of feet, well ribbed, extra short coupled, ok backend, nice and fit for age too. Stood like the professional she is. Moved and handled very well.
2. Dr A Bryden MEMORABLE MOMENTS OF GANTOCKS Black/brindle bitch, 10 years old, very typey, good headpiece, neat ears, nice front, nails long but that’s ok for her age, good rib, short coupled, good backend, moved ok handled well preferred the coat and balance of 1
3. Mrs E Norton STORMPIKE CLEOPATRA OF TIKKURILAN Black/brindle 12 year old typey bitch longer in the back than 1 and 2, still lots to like about her, she looks great for her age, good head piece, stood tall and proud, lovely tight feet, good angulations front and rear, moved ok handled well, preferred the movement and darker eye of 1 and 2.
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