Birmingham Dog Show Society Ltd

Birmingham National

BULLMASTIFF

Judge: Mrs Hazel Fitzgibbon

I really enjoyed my day, giving my first CCs in this breed. A few observations.. Tooth size seems to be very varied, some tiny teeth in substantial dogs. Feet seem to be a problem with some splayed and flat ones evident today. Some couplings were over long at the expense of the rib cage. As the Bullmastiff is a strong dog, the strength through the loin is important; some look to be good but on examination prove ‘soft’. Fronts seem to be a problem in a lot of breeds and Bullmastiffs are not alone in in having ‘stacked’ dogs whose fronts do not translate into necessarily good front movement. I was most concerned by head shape with some long muzzles appearing which give a very odd expression, almost dish faced. Please keep those lovely well portioned heads which are an important point of the breed. My thanks to exhibitors who came today.

Class 654 SBD NO ENTRIES

Class 655 MPD (3 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 2184 ASTON, Mr R & ASTON, Mrs K Tyler De Terras Lusitanas Naf Taf

More the proportions I was looking for today. A very promising puppy with excellent reach of neck and arch. Excellent bone and underline. Excellent spring of rib for a baby and a good length. Lovely feet for a baby. Movement as to be expected in all the babies has to be tightened up but all these youngsters gave a good account of themselves.

2nd: 2204 LOMAX, Mrs Gillian Stoneglad Seduction

Very much a minor puppy but very promising. Head lovely for age. Good rib for age. Good overall proportions but understandably needs to fill in in all directions.

3rd: 2209 MCGROARTY, Miss Lynn Ardhub In His Stride

I did notes on this youngster as he presented a conundrum to me. Having an excellent head and body shape Excellent bone but at this point suffered from being so totally out of balance. Has the essentials to be a fabulous dog in maturity.

Class 656 PD (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 2203 LINDLEY, Mrs J Hyerdunscar All About Keith ResCC

What a lovely dog this is. Built broadly throughout with great lay of shoulder. Well shaped head with enough wrinkle and expressive eye. Lovely reach of neck and arch. Good body but more to come I think. When he settled on the move, he was lovely, indeed breath taking; sadly he decided to act very much like the puppy he is. But he did enough overall to convince me he is a Champion in the making.

2nd: 2198 FASCOINE, Mr Tony & HOWDEN, Miss R Reesley's Take It To The Top At Fasden:

Good neck and bone on this youngster. Head of good shape and enough wrinkle. Good bone and moving out well. Stifle could be better developed, but still moves out well and soundly.

Class 657 JD (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 2192 COLLIASS, Miss Anne Red Phoenix At Oldwell

Substantial youngster and very broad throughout. Very well-developed front and sternum. Good bone. Excellent stifles but needs the muscle to support them well. Excellent feet. Head a little overdone for me.

Class 658 PGD (4 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 2188 BREARLEY, Mr Tyrone Fowlerheights Artax At Tatroyds

Strong boy with fabulous muscle and presented in pristine condition. Good breadth through neck and body. Good overall proportions. Moving freely enabled by the lovely first and second thigh development.

2nd: 2228 WILLIAMS, Ms Pamela June Diablo Sivola

Good through the body and moving soundly . Good breadth through the body but not the bone of 1. Head a little overdone for me.

Class 659 LD (8 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 2220 THOMAS, Miss Carolyne & BULL, Miss Rebecca Phoria's Seventh Heaven Jw

Loved this boy. Fabulous profile and proportions. Excellent bone and substance. Good body and coupling. A really square skull shape and beautiful head properties and expression. Moving out freely and with style. Stallion male who must do well.

2nd: 2183 ALDCROFT, Mrs Lorraine March Manor Rasto Legacy

A dark red, broader through the head than 1. Lovely topline held on the move Excellent neck and boned well throughout. Beautiful feet. Moving out freely. Preferred overall proportions overall of 1.

3rd: 2200 LATTER, Mr & Mrs Paul And Cathy Stoneglad Casanova

Class 660 OD (6 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 2217 POPP, Mr P J A & POPP, Mrs C E & MYERS, Mr P J & M Ch Optimus Thomas Morse Of Penychen ShCEx CC

Lovely male and impressed with overall outline. One of the best front constructions today. Sound on the move , on the up and down and in profile gait. Excellent feet and pasterns. Lovely square head with enough wrinkle and not overdone in any way.

2nd: 2185 ASTON, Mr R & ASTON, Mrs K & PAVESI, Miss F Ch Angel's Phoenix Ron Weasley Astonpride (imp It

A beautiful red dog. Standing, he looks the part and moving he is very impressive. Well balanced head and good expression. Good bone and everything in moderation make this a dog who will always be considered. Excellent rib and coupling. Overall proportions ideal.

3rd: 2223 FRESHNEY, Mrs C A Ch Hyerdunscar Renaissance For Bullenca

Class 661 VD (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 2205 MARSHALL, Miss L & TANKARD, Mr B Ch Stoneglad Jumpin Jack Flash At Verosa JW Sh.CM Best Veteran

Strongly built male who was in super muscled condition. Good square head with enough wrinkle. Good neck and topline. Good overall proportions. Legs used well on the move. Good bone and fabulous pasterns for an older lad. Such a happy chap.

Class 662 SBB (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 2227 WEMYSS, Miss Ashlyn Angela Lydia Nanahboozoo No April Fool

Best Sp Beg

Beautifully handled to show the qualities of this lady. Good body and bone. Good strong pasterns and feet. Head not to my liking. Moved to advantage.

Class 663 MPB (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 2231 WILSON, Mrs Leigh Ardhub Rite Back At You Braeaaron

Good head being broad through the muzzle and enough cheek. Excellent neat ears. Excellent bone and muscled well. Good body and underline. Moderate stifles used well on the move.

2nd: 2207 MARSHALL, Mrs T J & MARSHALL, Mr C D Ardhub Show Stopper At Jojaru (ba4)

Another nice baby. Not the head of winner but many other qualities there. Good through body and coupling. Excellent stifles and feet. Moving out confidently and freely.

Class 664 PB (6 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: 2222 TRIM, Mrs Emma & TRIM, Mr Daniel Satisfaction Dell Urbe Immortale (Imp) It (Imp) It

Lovely girl. Very good overall proportions and very ‘together’ for a youngster. Feminine head going into a good neck and topline. Excellent legs. Moving out soundly. Very promising.

2nd: 2193 COLLIASS, Miss Anne Hyerdunscar Charmed By Oldwell

Taller girl but so much to like here. Well proportioned head; ears a little high on the skull at the moment. Good through neck and topline. Excellent bone and feet. Moving freely.

3rd: 2211 MCGROARTY, Miss Lynn Ardhub Reprint In Black

Class 665 JB (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 2229 WILLIAMS, Ms Pamela June Kierlaceyan Emma Jayne

Good for size and overall shape. Pasterns and feet do not appeal. Good head and wide across the jaw. Moving out soundly but not with much enthusiasm. Moderate stifles and good back feet.

Class 666 PGB (3 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: 2196 FASCOINE, Mr Tony Fowlerheights Azra Fasden

Well built dark brindle, a substantial girl throughout without being tall. Good neck but topline needs to settle. Excellent feet and lovely muscling. Moving soundly.

Class 667 LB (4 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 2218 READER, Mrs E & BOWN, Mr D Sundabish Belle Amour Jw

Built on very feminine, clean lines. Well shaped head with good breadth and depth and a kind eye. Good feet. Impressive through first and second thigh.

2nd: 2201 LATTER, Mr & Mrs Paul And Cathy Stoneglad Shes A Rebel

Substantial girl of good overall proportions. Good head shape but ears could be neater. Good neck and body. Free mover.

3rd: 2195 DOWNS, Mrs Nicola & DOWNS, Mr Dan Optimus Mulberry

Class 668 OB (7 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 2213 MYERS, Mr Peter & MYERS, Mrs Deborah Ch Paris De L'arche Des Loups Anges Avec Optimus ( CC and BOB

What a fabulous and elegant girl this is. A beautiful head piece, so very correct with a lovely eye and neat ears. I loved her proportions and her outline. Good neck and body going into short broad coupling. Optimum muscling showed on the free and easy gait which carries her with ease.

2nd: 2194 COLLINS, Mr Peter & COLLINS, Mr Peter Crimlisk Puff Of Magic Res CC

Such a correct bitch, very hard to fault in most departments. Classic head, strong neck and body, lovely profile and overall proportions. Moving out cleanly and soundly. Deserves to get her crown which all things being equal, she will. Unlucky to meet winner today.

3rd: 2225 WARREN, Mr William & WARREN, Mrs Amanda Ch Yakee Blue Topaz Of Copperfield