Paignton & District Fanciers' Association

PAIGNTON CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 2024

STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIERS

I would like to firstly take this opportunity to thank the officers and committee of Paignton Championship Dog Show for my invitation to judge at their show as it is always a pleasure to visit, and my two stewards who kept everything in order for me. The Stafford ring was particularly large and gave the exhibits the opportunity to move when asked, even though they disappeared into the distance! I am, as always, grateful to the exhibitors who entered for my opinion and their sporting attitude for my decisions making it a memorable day which was remarked upon by other breed exhibitors and people at the show just wondering what all the applause and cheering was for. There were a few bad or untidy mouths in the lower classes, but no breathing issues, tail carriages today were better than in the past and on the whole the bitch classes were more hotly contested than the dogs which makes me believe our breed is in good shape going forward. I have two criticisms in general, one is that a few exhibits were unfit and lacking in muscle tone and this is so easily remedied and some dogs were dirty and to be honest a bit smelly which is also easily remedied. There were no placings in the Terrier group or Puppy group today but the Special Beginner was Group 2 and the Veteran dog went Veteran Group 3 and I thank you all for representing our breed so well.

Class 803 SBD/B (7 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 1292 BLAKE, Mr Antony Llanstaffs The One. Black brindle bitch. Nice strong but feminine head, correct teeth placement. Neat feet and good angulations when viewed from all angles. She is short coupled with good developing rear construction. Moved well.

2nd: 1295 BOWMAN, Mrs Joanna & BOWMAN, Mr Timothy Sikaistaff All Of Me At Kamiflo. Black brindle bitch with similar attributes to 1. She has a lovely expression enhanced by her dark eyes and rose ears. This was a “splitting hairs” decision as either of these two could swap places another day, I just preferred the more animated movement of my winner.

3rd: 1355 MILLS, Mr & Mrs J & T Stormbreakers Vengeance At Milarke Bull. Red dog with dark mask. Good pigmentation. Shown in good condition and moved OK.

Res: 1299 CAMPBELL, Mr Michael & CAMPBELL, Mrs Oona Foyllforsdal Mo Seis

VHC: 1319 GILLESPIE-WREN, Ms Alisan E & BOULTON, Miss Anna & Dusklight Ice Ice Baby

Class 804 MPD (3 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 1317 DUFFIELD, Mrs M & MANSELL-DUFFIELD, Mr T Sharmara Lacrnum Inflamari. Red dog with white chest that has great pigmentation. Nice head shape, dark eye and correct dentition with good ear set. Shown in good condition for age with a straight front, spring of rib, short coupled and rear quarters as they should be for this age. Moved well when asked. Best Puppy Dog well done.

2nd: 1369 ROBINSON, Mr H & ROBINSON, Mrs M A & ROBINSON-COX Hamason Sweet Little Mystery. Brindle and white pied. Strong head with dark eyes. Slightly taller and longer cast than my winner but a very nice pup. Moved well with drive from his rear which is developing nicely and with confidence at one with his handler.

3rd: 1321 EVANS, Mr Geraint Dafydd Hammystaff I See Fire. Red and with white the youngest in this class at just 6 months old. Good strong head with dark eyes and correct dentition. Good width to front and plenty of bone. Moved OK and will develop nicely with some more ringcraft.

Class 805 PD (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 1331 JACKSON, Mr & Mrs Wayne & Karon Jackabyte Redemption (ai). Black brindle puppy of obvious quality. He has a beautiful strong head with dark wicked eyes, correct dentition housed in a strong muzzle with good ear placement. Good front and muscular rear with a nice tuck up and everything as it should be for his age. But, boy did he play his handler up with his spirited display and it was difficult to assess his movement but what I saw was very promising.

Class 806 JD (9 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 1336 JOHNSON, Mrs K & Mr M Tillcarr Fire Soldier Jw. Black brindle with such a clean head, dark eyes and neat ears. Strong muzzle housing big white teeth. Good width across his chest, depth of brisket and lovely tuck up. Shown with a gleaming coat. He is short coupled and has a strong rear that enabled him to move with drive, holding his topline with the correct tail carriage. A lovely standard young dog who will trouble the best when he gains more maturity.

2nd: 1357 MOORCROFT, Mrs Natalie Ellchansha Charm The Devil At Moorstar Black brindle standard dog of such quality who pushed my winner hard. There was so much to like about this youngster and another day I’m sure the decision will reverse. He has a classic head, dark eyes and neat ear set. Dentition good. As written above, in body, he has all the attributes of my winner and moved well. I just preferred the fitness on the rear quarters of my winner.

3rd: 1309 DAVIES, Mr N Hasburystaff Top Gun. Black brindle with white socks and chest. This young dog is such a showman and although top size there is such a lot to like. He has good width across his chest, depth of brisket and strong hind quarters. Shown in gleaming condition. Unfortunately he did not move as true as the two in front of him today.

Res: 1341 KIRK, Miss Georgia & ROCHELLE, Mr Tyler & ROCHELLE Kirstaff God Of Thunder

VHC: 1335 JOHN, Miss Catrin Anne Llanstaffs Only The Brave

Class 807 YD (6 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 1346 LLOYD, Mrs Angela & LLOYD, Mr Scott Kalostaff Es Lo Que Es JW. Black brindle. This is a powerhouse of a dog. I loved his condition and fitness. He has a classic head with piercing dark eyes, strong muzzle housing good dentition. Good width across his chest, depth of brisket and spring of rib. He is short coupled and has a good tuck up leading to strong muscular hind quarters. Neat feet. Shown with a shiny coat. He moved well with purpose and drive. A real Stafford this one!

2nd: 1344 LEWIS, Mrs Jayne & LEWIS, Mr Karl Karjaydan The Barbarian. Red dog with black mask. A bit of a “live wire” this one and made his handler work hard. He has good pigmentation and a rich red tight fitting jacket housing a muscular, fit construction. Good wide front, depth of brisket and well sprung ribs. Strong back end. Another fit exhibit but I just preferred the movement of No. 1.

3rd: 1314 DEEN, Mr P Ellchansha The Devil In Me At Tondoo. Black brindle dog. Unfortunately his owner didn’t wait for his critique. Another dog who moved well holding his topline.

Res: 1319 GILLESPIE-WREN, Ms Alisan E & BOULTON, Miss Anna & Dusklight Ice Ice Baby

VHC: 1312 DAWE, Mrs Anne Marstaff Butch Cassidy

Class 808 PGD (6 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 1387 YATES, Maj (Retd) & Mrs P Zakdan Devious Devil JW. Black brindle, standard exhibit shown in gleaming condition. He has a classic head with dark eyes and neat ears, Clean muzzle with no exaggeration and correct dentition. His neck flows into well laid shoulders and he is broad across the chest, has good depth through leading to a good spring of rib and tuck up and muscular rear quarters showing his second thigh. Neat feet. He moved well holding his topline with correct tail carriage.

2nd: 1379 THOMAS, Mrs Karen Yvette & THOMAS, Mr Scott Biggleswick Mr Tom (ai) (az1) Red dog with black mask with nice pigmentation. Another with a clean, typical head with dark eyes and neat rose ears which give him a lovely expression. Good dentition Short coupled with neat feet. Moved well and free with good topline. I just preferred the movement of my winner.

3rd: 1362 PAYNE, Mr Mark Elhastaffs Dark Knight. Black brindle dog who is very mature. Powerful but clean head piece. Dark eyes. Good deep chest and tuck up, leading to muscular hindquarters. Shown in good condition and moved OK.

Res: 1356 SUÁREZ VALLE, Señor David Narkya Deadpool

VHC: 1360 ORAM, Mrs Dawn & ORAM, Mr Paul Kamaristaffs Royal Rumble For Kalanibulls

Class 809 LD (9 Entries) Abs: 2 A lovely class and I was spoilt for choice.

1st: 1367 REYNOLDS, Mr Garry & REYNOLDS, Mrs Susan Niatona Wreck It Ralph. Red and white dog who was on fire today. This dog’s white markings on his chest can detract and present an optical illusion but on going over him you realise that everything is as it should be. He has a classic Stafford head, powerful muzzle with good underjaw and correct dentition, with neat ear carriage. Straight broad front and depth of brisket, well sprung rib all leading to strong, muscular hindquarters giving him a lovely shape when viewed from behind. He was presented in fit, hard condition with tight fitting jacket and moved well, with purpose and drive. Today his handler got the most from him, and in the final line up this dog was on his toes not taking his eyes off of me and when the “magic mousey” was dropped in front of him he showed gameness that clinched the DCC & BOB. Well done.

2nd: 1327 HART, Mrs A & HALIFAX, Mr S Jackstaff Made A Boy For Albermarbull. White dog with red eye patch. This dog is top size and although young held his own in this strong Limit class. Beautiful clean head and lovely dark eyes which give such an appealing expression. Another in great condition with good straight front, powerful backend and his movement was foot perfect. He moved so well, holding a bang level topline with correct tail set. When called back in for the challenge his movement was the deciding factor. RDCC well done.

3rd: 1385 WILSON, Mrs K, Miss J & Mr S Northstaff Nightmare JW. Black brindle of smaller stature with neat ears and dark eyes. Good front, tight feet and short coupled. Moved well if a little carefully. I would prefer more animation but nonetheless deserved his place in this strongly contested class.

Res: 1340 KIRK, Miss Georgia Kirstaff The First Avenger JW

VHC: 1347 LLOYD-WILLIAMS, Mrs Paula & LLOYD-WILLIAMS, Mr Ray Cwmhaf Celtic Quest

Class 810 OD (8 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 1370 SHELDON, Miss Lara Ch Kamaristaffs Royal Ransom At Bowtman Jw. Black brindle of such obvious virtue he could not be denied his place today. A strong masculine head with dark eye and neat ears. Good dentition. Wide across his chest, with good depth of brisket and plenty of rib. Neat feet. Short coupled. Gleaming black coat and moved well with correct tail carriage.

2nd: 1366 REGEER, Mr Ben & REGEER, Mrs Mireille Multi Int Ch Goldstaff's Make An Entrance. Black and white pied standard dog. A nice head with good pigmentation and neat rose ears. Very clean muzzle and correct teeth placement. A good straight front, neat feet and enough rib. Short coupled and his hind construction has correct angulation. This dog moved so well and is at one with his handler.

3rd: 1304 COOMBES, Mrs K & Mr R Ch Niatona Arlo Coombes. Red with white markings. A quality exhibit with a pleasing head and expression. Clean muzzle housing correct dentition. Construction wise all as it should be fore and aft. Another sound moving dog.

Res: 1363 PLUMSTEAD, Mrs Catherine & PLUMSTEAD, Mr Trevor Ch Callastaff Son Of The Moon

VHC: 1308 DAMEN, Mr Christiaan Lux Ch Denochi's Pride The Dominant

Class 811 VD (3 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 1343 LEWIS, Mrs Jayne & LEWIS, Mr Karl Ch Biggleswick Splash Of Ginge. Red dog with white. This chap certainly does not look his age of 9 years. Typical head with distinct stop, dark, round eye and clean dentition all there housed in strong jaws. He has a good straight front, great depth of brisket and rib and strong hind quarters. His good condition enabled him to move with purpose and drive holding his level topline with correct tail set. Best Veteran. Well done.

2nd: 1316 DESMOND, Mrs Debbie & DESMOND, Mr Alan Ch Elitebulls Challenger JW. 7 year old black brindle of quality with a beautiful headpiece and expression. Dark eyes and good ear set. Good front with spring of rib and on moving holding his topline showed this lad still has the X Factor. A bit more daylight under him than my winner and I just preferred the overall fitness of my winner.

3rd: 1313 DEAN, Mrs Clare L & DEAN, Mr Carl Kylestaff Muddy Water JW Sh.CM VW. Black brindle dog of heavier stature than 1 and 2 but still in great nick for his ten years. Very . strong headed dog with dark eyes. Wide front and neat feet. He moved OK when asked.

Class 812 MPB (5 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 1388 YATES, Maj (Retd) & Mrs P Keepastaff Lock And Load At Zakdan (imp Dnk) Black brindle with white markings. A very mature looking minor puppy with such a lot to like. She has a beautiful head, with the darkest of eyes, correct muzzle to head ratio and good bite with strong underjaw. Good straight front construction, neat feet and plenty of bone. Enough rib and tuck up for one so young, leading to her hindquarters with enough fitness for age. She moved really well, driving from her rear. Such a smart pup and I was so pleased to award her Best Puppy Bitch & Best Puppy well done. This is one who has a bright future.

2nd: 1375 TAYLOR, Mr & Mrs Tb & D & COOMBES, Mr & Mrs R & K Fredbur Gogo Yubari At Niatona. Black brindle with white and another from the top draw. So neat and feminine with a beautiful clean head. Correct dentition and neat ear placement. Darkest of eyes. Straight front, enough rib and good rear angulation. She moved really well holding her topline with correct tail set. Nothing overdone on this girl and on maturity she will trouble the best. She also won the Puppy class well done.

3rd: 1381 THOMAS, Mrs Karen Yvette & THOMAS, Mr Scott Biggleswick Mind Your Back. Red with white. My first thought on seeing this baby was how pretty she is and what a beautiful fox red colouration. She has a feminine head, with dark eyes and when looking in her mouth huge white teeth set in a clean muzzle of correct proportions. She moved OK and did really well as I believe this was her first time in the showring.

Res: 1296 BOWMAN, Mrs Joanna & BOWMAN, Mr Timothy Sikaistaff Lil Monster At Kamiflo

VHC: 1288 BARR, Ms Lisa Sparkstaff The Interceptor

Class 813 PB (5 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 1375 TAYLOR, Mr & Mrs Tb & D & COOMBES, Mr & Mrs R & K Fredbur Gogo Yubari At Niatona see 2nd in Minor Puppy Bitch.

2nd: 1380 THOMAS, Mrs Karen Yvette & THOMAS, Mr Scott Biggleswick Wicked One. Red and white with dark mask and litter sister to my 3rd place in Minor Puppy. Of bigger stature than her sister but much of the same attributes apply. Enough bone and good front, and enough muscle tone on her rear to enable her to move well holding a level topline.

3rd: 1351 MASON, Mrs Nicky & MASON, Mr Steve Magellason Tipsy Tilly. Black brindle with good head shape, dark eyes and correct mouth. Wide front and neat feet. Moved well but I preferred the topline on my first two.

Res: 1296 BOWMAN, Mrs Joanna & BOWMAN, Mr Timothy Sikaistaff Lil Monster At Kamiflo

VHC: 1288 BARR, Ms Lisa Sparkstaff The Interceptor

Class 814 JB (10 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 1324 HAMMOND, Mrs Sian Marie & HAMMOND, Mr Jarrod Hammystaff Hot Love. Red with white and a feisty attitude but settled down when asked by her owner. One of the fittest exhibits presented on the day. Her coat was gleaming and tight fitting due to her muscle tone. She has a powerful head, with strong muzzle housing big teeth, plenty of underjaw and dark eyes with a naughty glint in them. This girl has a true wide front, well sprung ribs and a muscular back end showing her well developed second thigh. She moved well with a jaunty attitude and her fitness is a credit to her owner.

2nd: 1353 METCALF, Mrs Jane Alport Countin' Starz With Darkridge. Black brindle. Nice head piece with correct eye and ear placement. Good front and plenty of bone, good tuck up, well sprung ribs and correct rear angulation. Moved well holding a level topline.

3rd: 1345 LIGGINS, Mrs Karen & LIGGINS, Mr Craig & CURD, Mrs Ellchansha Under Your Spell At Knockon. Black brindle with more daylight under her than my first two. She has a clean head with nothing overdone and dark piercing eyes. Neat feet and a good tuck up. Moved OK.

Res: 1337 JOHNSON, Mrs K & Mr M Tillcarr Desire For Fire

VHC: 1292 BLAKE, Mr Antony Llanstaffs The One

Class 815 YB (7 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 1330 IBSEN, Miss Jette Charlotte Keepastaff The Sky Keeper. Black brindle with white. What a surprise this one, so neat and feminine but all Stafford, fitting the breed standard to a “T”. Lovely head shape, dark eyes and neat rose ears, with good dentition complete the picture. Good width across her chest, short coupled with the required tuck up and strong rear end. Moved well holding her topline with the required tail set. She stood fore square and stared me down in my final choice in this class. The one today I would take home.

2nd: 1338 JONES, Mrs G & JONES, Mr Alan & JONES, Mr Danny & Rougestaff Red Velvet. Red with dark mask. Another quality exhibit who has a nice feminine head with lovely expression. Once again, everything is neat and not overdone on this bitch. She has a good width to her front and moved well but just lost out on fitness to my winner.

3rd: 1302 CONSTANT, Mr David Sikaistaff Cask Strength JW. Black brindle with a very pretty head piece. She is slightly longer cast than the two in front of her and moved OK once settled.

Res: 1294 BOULTON & HAYTON, Miss & Mr A & C Dusklight Del A Soul

VHC: 1359 NOLAN, Mrs H Kentstars Narcissa

Class 816 PGB (12 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 1315 DESMOND, Mrs Debbie & DESMOND, Mr Alan Elitebull Conquest. Black brindle with a good head shape with correct muzzle to skull ratio. Clean lipped and correct dentition. Dark eyes. Neat ears but she didn’t want to use them today, giving her a bored expression. Good fore and aft construction. Moved OK holding her topline.

2nd: 1361 PAYNE, Mr Mark Auchdaran Kiss Full Of Fire. Black brindle. A big strong girl this one with plenty of bone. Nice width to her front and presented in fit and hard condition with strong rear quarters. Moved well.

3rd: 1378 THOMAS, Mr G, Mr C & Mrs C & GRIFFITHS, Mrs G Skyestaff Truest Desire For Gazstaff. Black brindle with white. This one is full of her own self-importance and gives her owner a run for his money. Nice head shape, dark eyes and correct dentition. A good straight front, tuck up and muscular rear construction. Shown in fit and hard condition – moved OK with correct tail set but played up when it counted.

Res: 1372 SLOKA, Mrs Val Alport Dark Queen Of Arkenstaff

VHC: 1295 BOWMAN, Mrs Joanna & BOWMAN, Mr Timothy Sikaistaff All Of Me At Kamiflo

Class 817 LB (12 Entries) Abs: 10

1st: 1342 LAND, Mr Andy & LAND, Mrs Julie Zivannaz No Stopping Me Now At Winzack. Red with dark mask. A quality exhibit, feminine head but everything as it should be with dark eyes and good pigmentation. Clean muzzle of correct length housing good dentition. Correct neat ear placement. Well padded feet and well developed second thigh with good backend enabled her to move well with drive and purpose. Very high level of fitness on this girl.

2nd: 1300 CARTWRIGHT, Mrs J & Mr D Elitebull Skyefall JW. Black brindle another quality exhibit a bit heavier than my 1st place but very similar attributes regarding her head. Good width to her chest and depth of brisket. Moved well, powered by her strong rear quarters. She just lost out on the fitness of my winner.

3rd: 1348 LLOYD-WILLIAMS, Mrs Paula & LLOYD-WILLIAMS, Mr Ray Cwmhaf Cariad. Black brindle of taller stature than my first two. Another fit exhibit with a good front and rear construction. Strong head piece. Moved out well when asked.

Res: 1374 TAYLOR, Mr & Mrs Tb & D & COOMBES, Mr & Mrs R & K Niatona Sissy That Walk

VHC: 1339 KARLSSON, Mr Karl R Jewelstaff Heart And Steel With Wyrefare

Class 818 OB (8 Entries) Abs: 1 This was a tough quality class and I thank you for bringing them all. Girl Power!

1st: 1371 SHIPP, Mrs Lisa Marie Ch Delacour Sweetest Taboo For Idyllicstaff Jw. Black and white pied of a somewhat fiery disposition. She is a true Stafford! A strong headpiece, powerful but clean muzzle housing big teeth. Dark eyes with a glint in them, good ear set and powerful neck flowing into good shoulder placement and broad front. Good depth of brisket, plenty of rib and a strong hind construction with correct angulation. This bitch is kept in the peak of fitness and it showed when asked to move she did so with purpose and drive holding a level topline with the correct tail carriage. I had no hesitation in awarding her the BCC Well done.

2nd: 1310 DAVIS, Mr K & DAVIS, Mr C & BOOTH, Mr C Ch Sharmara Patronus Charm. Brindle of quality with many of the attributes of my winner and I am sure they will swap places on many occasions. She presents with a strong but feminine head, darkest of eyes and correct dentition housed in a strong muzzle. She moved well, holding her topline and once again the correct tail set. Another fit exhibit in great condition. RBCC well done.

3rd: 1364 PLUMSTEAD, Mrs Catherine & PLUMSTEAD, Mr Trevor Kamaristaffs Royal Gem At Jazostaff Jw Black brindle with a beautiful head, dark eyes and neat ears. Good front and rear construction, with excellent tuck up. Moved OK.

Res: 1305 CRAWFORD, Mr Dean & WILSON, Mrs Kelly Ch Northstaff Bay Bomber For Crowstaff JW

VHC: 1307 DAMEN, Mr Christiaan NL Ch Int Ch Staffjoy's Frozen Enigma

Class 819 VB (3 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 1306 DALY-LEES, Mrs K L Starolestaff Arabella At Boscador. Black brindle lady of a certain age who believes age is just a number and wants to take on the world. Small in stature but in good condition for her age. She still has her head shape and fair dentition. Dark eyes, ears are slightly flighty. Good width to her front and short coupled. Moved well holding her topline and enjoying her day.

2nd: 1289 BATTEN, Mr V G & Mrs P J Hammystaff Happiness. Red with white. Another grand old lady having a day out at 10 years old. Dark eye and good pigmentation. Neat feet. Moved OK. I just preferred the front and movement of my winner.

Alison Hinsley (Judge)