Merseyside Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club

 would like to thank the committee of the Merseyside Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club for inviting me to judge at their show. It was very well run and we were very well looked after by the committee.

I think breeders really need to take care when breeding to try and avoid some of the issues which seemed to have crept into the breed over the past few years. I found the classes had varying types and quality which made some of my decisions harder. But I am very pleased with the quality of my top winners. I was delighted that my CC & RCC winner took the BIS & RBIS spots on the Referees decision.

Of course a huge thank you to the exhibitors for giving me the privilege of judging your dogs. I know how much time, effort and expense that goes into showing so I am very grateful that you came to the show for my opinion.

Minor Puppy (6/0abs)

1st Wilson’s - Northstaff Nightmare

Black Brindle with white chest, he has a beautifully shaped head, he has a dark eye, nicely placed rose ear which he used to his advantage as they helped frame a very nice expression, his stop is distinct and his head has good depth throughout with good strength of underjaw and a good bite. He has sufficient bone for his age, his short neck leads into a level topline, he has enough rib, short in loin, good rear angulation and he was very well handled and moved with ease up and down the mat.

2nd Gardner’s - Labrastaff Esspresso

Black Brindle white spot on chest and a little distinctive whirl on his shoulder. Good head shape with dark round eye, distinct stop, correct ear carriage, correct bite, and a very nice expression, good front angulation, his front had good width and a good amount of substance, and his feet turned out slightly at the pasterns, his short neck leads into a level topline, and a good spring of rib for his age. He was slightly bigger all over than 1st place and still very much a raw puppy. Im sure he will have plenty of good days ahead.

Puppy Dog (5/3abs)

1st Higginson’s - Fairlenium Iron King

This dog was hard to miss as he walked into the ring, his brindle and white ‘flashy’ markings and his eye catching expression, His head is well proportioned, it is deep throughout with a distinct stop, correct bite and plenty of underjaw, his tiny rose ears were well placed and his round eyes are as dark as coal. Good strength for a puppy, well boned straight front with good width, he has enough rib for his age and short in loin, he has a good topline stacked and on the move and good angulations front and rear and shown in good condition.

2nd Stanway’s - Waystaff Strikes Mayhem (AI)

This dog has much the same virtues as 1st place, a nicely marked red & white pied with very nicely shaped head, good depth and stop, correct bite and good depth of underjaw, dark round eyes and nice expression, good width to his front, well boned, good amount of rib and short coupled good angulations and moved and handled well and shown in excellent condition. I just preferred the neater ear of 1st place but im sure these 2 boys will swap placings many times as they move up the classes.

Junior Dog (9/1abs)

1st Dickenson & Stewart’s - Aymstaff Ballade Dreams

Impressive Black Brindle with white patch on his chest, he has a strong powerful head, deep throughout with a deep well defined stop and big cheek bumps. He has a correct bite with large teeth and a strong under jaw and tight clean lips. His dark round eyes looked straight through me and when he used his small rose ears it really showed off his lovely expression. Behind the collar his muscular neck leads into a well angulated shoulder, I really liked the width of his front along with a deep brisket and well boned legs and tight feet. He has plenty of rib for his age, short in loin and a strong well muscled rear and shown in good condition. He moved well when he settled down and the owner matched his stride. I really liked his overall substance. He was a strong contender for the CC, he is still only a youngster and I’m sure he will have plenty of great days ahead of him. RCC,BEST PUPPY IN SHOW & RBIS.

2nd Blow’s - Scoutor Rogue One

Another impressive dog that I really liked, Brindle with white chest. He has a very nice head shape with good strength, deep well defined stop, large cheek bumps, correct bite with good depth of underjaw and dark round eye, and well placed rose ears to finish off a very nice expression. His front was well boned but I would have liked a little more width to it, his feet tight and well padded, short muscular neck which leads down to well sprung ribs, short in loin, level topline, good rear angulation. Moved and handled well.

Yearling (6/0abs)

1st Cherry & Millar’s - Finnstaff Pistol Pete

Red with white chest and dark black mask on muzzle, beautiful head, with a very nice keen expression, his head has good depth throughout, deep distinct stop, large cheek bumps, dark round eye and neat rose ears carried correctly. He has a correct bite and strong underjaw. He has a straight well boned front also has good width and dept of brisket, his feet are tight and well padded. His short muscular neck leads into a level topline, good amount of rib, short coupled, good angulations along with a strong muscular rear quarters.

He was shown in fit hard condition, moved and handled very well.

2nd James’ - Luthais Loch Ness

Not as strong all over as the winner but never the less he is a very well constructed dog. His has a pleasing head shape with good depth throughout and a distinct stop, dark round eyes, well placed rose ear. His front was straight and he had a good depth of brisket. Behind the collar his muscular neck leads down to a good spring of rib, good tuck up to his short loin and good rear angulation. He seemed a little unsettled in the ring but his young handler was very patient and gave him plenty of reassurance. She handled him very well and he moved up and down the mat with ease for her.

Novice ( 2/0abs)

1st Higginson’s - Fairlenium Iron King

See Puppy Dog

2nd Cooper’s - Fairlenium Bat Out Of Hell

 Black brindle & white, this guy was full of beans, he had a nice head shape with enough stop, dark eyes and well placed rose ears, his front was wide and well boned, he had a good topline, good spring of rib and was short coupled and with just enough angulation. Nice keen expression, moved and handled well.

Post Graduate (6/0abs)

1st Norris’ - Labrastaff Magma At Haidastaff

Brindle with excellent head shape, good depth throughout, deep stop, defined cheek bumps, he has a correct bite with good amount of underjaw, his eyes are dark and round and his well placed rose ears framed his very nice expression. His angulations were good front and rear, he also had a decent amount of rib, level topline and short in loin. His rear quarters were muscular and well defined and he moved well up and down the mat.

2nd Millars - Skyland Enchanted

Black Brindle with a pleasing head shape, good well defined stop, good cheek bumps, slightly longer in muzzle than first. He has dark round eyes, rose ears that are well set and a correct bite. His muscular neck leads into good front angulation, straight well boned front, good spring of rib, level topline and he has good rear angulation. He moved well and his handler got the best out of him.

Limit (10/2abs)

1st Plumstead’s - Callastaff Son Of The Moon

Black Brindle, This guy caught my eye his expression would draw you in, his head is beautiful, it is deep throughout with a well defined deep stop, his cheek bumps are well defined, his rose ears are well placed and his dark round eyes are what finishes it all off. His bite is correct with large teeth and a good amount of underjaw. He has a straight front, enough depth of brisket and good spring of rib. His topline was level, he has good angulation front and rear and he has good substance throughout. He has plenty of muscle but if anything I would have like him to be a little harder condition wise, he moved well and his handler got the best out of him.

2nd Jacksons - Jackabyte Javikah

Black Brindle, much can be said about this boy as was said about my first place, he was just slightly bigger, He also had a very eye catching expression. His head is a very nice shape, deep throughout, deep well defined stop, dark round eyes and perfectly set rose ears which frame that expression. His bite was correct and he had plenty of underjaw. His front was straight and well boned with good depth of brisket. He has a good spring of rib and short loin. His rear end was muscular and well defined. His movement was good up and down the mat and he was well handled.

Open (10/3abs)

1st Ianson’s - CH Cludenstaff I Will Follow

Black Brindle with white, This dog caught my eye as soon as he came into the ring. He is a very well balanced dog with everything just where it should be. His head is deep throughout he has a deep stop, well defined cheek bumps and his dark round eyes and well placed small rose ears which when he uses gives him a wonderful expression. He has a correct bite wit good size teeth and a deep underjaw with clean tight lips, nothing over done. His front has good width and his straight well boned legs lead into tight well padded feet which turn out slightly at the pasterns. He has good substance throughout and a good depth of brisket and was not lacking in forechest. His muscular neck flows into a level topline and he has plenty of rib, short in loin good tuck up and a strong powerful rear end with gave him drive when moving up and down the mat. He was another that was hard to the touch. When you stand back and look at him he is very well balanced, nothing is over done in any department. Thank you for bringing him today, it was my pleasure to award him the CC & BIS.

2nd Manito & Arntzen’s - CH Catstaff’s Used To

Black Brindle, Nicely shaped head with deep distinct stop and good depth, well defined cheek bumps, his eyes are round and well placed and his small rose ears set a pleasing picture. His front is straight and well boned with nice tight feet and he had a good depth of brisket, he has lovely big spring of rib, level top line, he is short loin and good muscular rear end and has good angulations front and rear. He moves really well and his handler gets the best out of him.

Veteran (12/8abs)

It is always a pleasure to judge veterans, I will i could have given them all a 1st place.

1st Mayren’s - Ch Bellarouge Adonis

Red and white pied, This boy hasn’t aged whatsoever! He could slot into an open class and still look like a youngster, and he’d certainly let them know he was there with his fantastic attuide! His head is deep throughout, well defined with a deep stop, good cheek bumps, correct bite, he has dark round eyes and well placed rose ears all this gives a lovely expression. He has a well boned front with good depth of brisket, plenty of rib, short in loin good topline and well muscled rear with good angulations front and rear, he moved well and was shown in good condition. BEST VETERAN DOG.

2nd McClelland’s - CH Rochlawie Behold The Hour

Black brindle with white. Nicely shaped head with well defined stop, dark round eyes, small well placed rose ears, his bite is correct and he has a good amount of underjaw. His front is straight and he has tight well padded feet, good depth of brisket, behind the collar he has a good amount of rib, level topline, short in loin and has a good rear end with good angulations. He moved and was handled well.

Melanie Corcoran (Molru)