North Eastern Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club

North Eastern Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club

Championship Show

Sunday 27th October 2024

Bitch Judge Ken Meneer

To start my report, I would like to thank the North Eastern club for affording me the privilege of judging the Bitches at your Championship show. I thoroughly enjoyed my day. My thanks also go to Paul Igo, Tommy Hall, and Garry Reynolds for keeping the ring running smoothly.

Without exhibitors, there is no show, so thank you to all those exhibitors that gave me the opportunity to assess your charges, and except for one instance, accepted my decisions graciously. Judging is subjective and influenced by each judge’s understanding of the written breed standard. Today I found most of the classes very competitive and it was down to my preferences in certain areas when class placings were decided.

I was pleased with my final lineup, who were all of good type with an equal amount of bull and terrier. There was also a bit of spark in some of them but please remember that whilst your dog may be squaring up to another this could affect the dog that is being individually assessed. Remember ring etiquette.

Today, apart from a few untidy mouths that I wasn’t overly concerned with, there were no serious mouth problems. I did not encounter any closed nostrils or any breathing issues.

Since my last judging, I noticed improvements in feet, tail sets, and toplines, indicating that the breeds females young and adult are overall in good shape. However, I was disappointed by the presence of thick fleshy lips which can be corrected through selective breeding, and a lack of muscle tone, that can be

addressed with proper diet and exercise. It’s disheartening to see a visually striking dog and then upon examination find it to be soft and not in hard condition. It can make a significant difference especially in adults when decisions are made.

Results:

MPB (15, 1abs)

What a super class of happy minor puppies. It was a joy to see. If this is the future generation coming through, I don’t think we have too many problems. I think we will see some great competition in the future from the girls in this class and I will watch with interest.

1st. Hirst & Bibby’s “Taraiel Black Storm” at just under 7-month-old this bl/br who was shown in good condition for her age, excelled in type and was so very well balanced. She has good strength all round and her head development which is in keeping with her body is going in the right direction. Good topline and tail set. Moved well for her age.

2nd. Ward’s “Berrystock Astute Of Zabaretts” This 7 month old bl/br with white on chest certainly made her lady handler work for her place. Her head is shaping nicely and is complimented by tidy ears and round eyes. Body wise she has a good front and is a nice size. Her rear end is developing nicely and when settled moved ok.

3rd. Rogers “Berrystock Agamemnon” bl/br who is litter sister to 2nd. Very similar head shape to her sister with a good length of muzzle, nice ears and round eyes. Like her sister she has decent feet and good bone. She is nice and compact and enjoyed her time in ring.

Res. Funnell’s “Powerpack Euphoria”.

VHC. Harkin & Jones “Kamaristaff Royal Duchess”.

PB (12, 1Abs)

1st. Taylor & Coombes “Fredbur GoGo Yubari At Niatona”. This 11-month-old bl/br with white is very balanced with a good amount of daylight underneath that allows her to move with drive and hold her topline. Her head has a bit to come yet, but it is developing well and comprises of dark round eyes and neat ears. Length of muzzle is good with a strong underjaw. Her front, body and rear end are developing as they should with no exaggerations. BPB & BOSPIS.

2nd. Bowman’s “Sikaistaff Lil Monster At Kamiflo”. At just over 9 months this bl/br is very promising. She is of standard size with a head of correct proportions. Nice round eyes and a good length of muzzle, tidy ears and developing cheek muscles complement her. She has good bone and stands on good feet. Comprising of a good bend of stifle her backend is developing nicely, and she moved well for her age.

3rd. Miller’s “Skyland Ryoko”. This 9-month-old standard size girl was very balanced with a good front. She a possesses a nice feminine head with good length of muzzle distinct stop and decent underjaw. Her body is developing nicely as is her backend. She moved ok for her age.

Res. Jones “Kamaristaffs Royal Legacy”.

VHC. Yates “Keepastaff Lock And Load At Zakdan”JW.

JB (10) Super class of females.

1st Hammonds “Ch. Hammystaff Hot Love JW”. Much has been wrote about this r/w young bitch much of which I would agree with. Whilst her head is of good strength, it still retains her femininity and is complimented by thin correctly set ears, dark round eyes set correctly and a good length of muzzle. She is true in front and has depth of brisket. Her body is in great condition and houses a good spring of rib. She is well off for bone and stands on tight feet. Her back end leaves nothing to be desired. Her movement wasn’t the best today but once settled she showed me enough to win this class.

2nd. Haworth’s “Aixit Rosie Bluebell”. A smart bl/br/w of standard size that moved very well. She has a well-shaped head with distinct stop, a good strong muzzle, decent lips and ok underjaw. Round eyes set straight ahead and good cheek muscles. Body wise she is in good condition stands on well boned legs and good feet. Her front is true with a decent width of chest. She has enough strength on the backend for her size and has a decent bend of stifle.

3rd. Owen’s “Tagstone Forever Fuchsia”. A strong headed standard sized bl/br/w girl. Her head is of good shape and is complimented by small rose ears, a defined stop, pronounced cheek muscles and length of muzzle. She is well off for bone & substance and has a good spring of rib. Her back end is strong with a decent bend of stifle and was well let down at the hocks. She moved well and held her topline.

Res. Hunter’s “Grizzlystaff’s Stand By Me”.

VHC. Mason’s “Magellason Tipsey Tilly”.

YB (7, 3abs) Although this class was small, all 4 exhibits were of good quality.

1st. Smith’s “Dringshaws Girl On Fire”. A Fawn/Wh that fits into the standard very well. Her head is clean and balances out with her body and benefits from neat ears, dark round eyes and very good pigmentation which gives her a pleasing expression. She has a good front and rear end, well off for bone and stands on tight feet. A strong neck and an excellent body shape which is short coupled add to the overall picture.

2nd. Gallagher’s “Alshancorn Says Who JW”. bL/br/w girl who possesses a good clean head with a

Strong muzzle. Her eyes are dark and round and she has a distinct stop and pronounced cheek muscles. Body wise she is very square and fits the standard well. Her straight front, deep brisket and spring of rib all add to a pleasing picture. She also has a good rear end, with well bent stifles and good muscle definition.

3rd. Winrow & Greaves “Jayneze Ramona”. Bl/br girl that is well balanced and of good type. Her head is nicely proportion and well-shaped. Clean in muzzle with neat ears and dark round eyes enhance her expression. Her front is true with a good depth of brisket. She has enough substance and has good body lines. As expected from this handler she was shown to her best and moved well.

Res. Cazal “Un Jolie Kafrine Dann Ker Salaozy”.

NB (12, 4 Abs)

1st. Bowman’s “Sikaistaff Lil Monster At Kamiflo”. See Puppy.

2nd. Miller’s “Skyland Ryoko”. See Puppy.

3rd. Funnell’s “Powerpack Euphoria”. Bl/br with white toes. At just 8 months this girl was res in minor puppy. She is of standard size and well balanced at this stage with a head of good shape that is progressing nicely. Neat ears, round eyes, muzzle length and underjaw are all as they should be at this stage and produce a nice expression. Her body shape and strength are coming on and she just needs to mature a bit more to see the best of her.

Res. Seymour & Tilburn’s “Dekayro The Lady In Red”.

VHC. Hopkin’s “Trufflestaff Nyekundu Itri”.

GB (13, 2Abs)

1st. Funnell’s “Powerpack Fleur Delacour”. A bl/br/w of standard size. Very feminine head of good size with dark round eyes, good muzzle length, decent lips, distinct stop and typical expression. Her body and frame are balanced, and her strength is adequate for her size. She has a decent back end with a decent bend of stifle and well let down hocks. She was in good condition and moved okay.

2nd. Winrow & Greaves “Jayneze Miss Attitude”. Lovely to see a full brindle bitch that is in super condition. Her typy head is of good size with a soft expression and includes lovely round eyes, a distinct stop, pronounced cheek muscles and good length of muzzle. She is true in front and is nicely up on her pasterns with neat feet. Body line and shape are good and are backed up by a good rear end.

3rd. Blakes “Llanstaffs The One”. Bl/br with a well-shaped head of good size. She has a nice expression which is helped by well set rose ears, round eyes set straight ahead, pronounced cheek muscles and good length of muzzle. She has very nice body lines, a good front and deep brisket. A good spring of rib is also prominent, and she lacks nothing on the rear end. Moved Well.

Res. Clark’s “Quine On Sgor Gaoith For Albamadra”.

VHC. Moffat’s “Glenskyra Arran Aurora For Kargonstaffs JW”.

PGB (5, 1 Abs)

1st. Bowman’s “Sikaistaff All Of Me At Kamiflo”. A very nice bl/br/w who stood four square showing off her balance. Her head is well shaped with neat ears, dark eyes, distinct stop and good cheek muscles. Good length of muzzle and decent underjaw complete the picture. True in front and has enough depth of brisket. She is not lacking in bone and stands on good feet. Her ribs, stifles, tuck up and hocks are all as required and she has good strength on her backend. Moved well.

2nd. Metcalf’s “Alport Countin Starz With Darkridge”. Bl/br girl with decent head shape that had correctly set ears and eye placement. She has a good straight front and is well off for bone. Well defined ribs and being short coupled enhanced her body shape. She was well let down at the hocks and has a good bend of stifle. Moved okay retaining a level topline.

3rd. Stanway’s “Northpoints Dressed For Success At Waystaff”. A r/w of good quality. With a keen expression the girl is of good type. Her head is of good type with a good length of muzzle and good underjaw. She is not short of substance and is well boned. She has decent feet and straight front. A good body shape and strong backend of good proportions enhance the outlook.

Res. Funnell & Wiggins “Powerpack Helga Hufflepuff”.

LB (13, 3Abs) Another super class of girls.

1st. Land’s “Zivannaz No Stopping Me Now At Winzack”. Well, this this red girl gave me a surprise. Her elegance, balance and overall picture drew me in. Her very feminine but strong head that is in total balance with her body includes well set thin rose ears, dark round eyes, a strong muzzle of good size and good underjaw. She is not exaggerated in any dept with her front well in keeping with the rest of her. Depth of brisket, spring of rib, nice feet and strong pasterns all enhance the picture. Her backend is as required with good muscle definition and she is well let down at the hocks. She moved gracefully but with power and held her topline whilst moving. Thank you for bringing her. My CC winner today and on the referee’s decision RBIS!

2nd. Rowe & South’s “Illori Constellation JW”. Very nice bl/br girl shown in fit condition that I had judged when she was a puppy. She has come on very well and has still retained a strong but feminine head that includes a neat pair of thin ears, round eyes set wide apart, distinct stop and decent underjaw. Her body has good shape and benefits from a good width to her chest, good spring of rib, short coupling and nice tuck up. Her rear end is firm with good muscle definition, adequate bend of stifle and well let down hocks.

3rd. Rogers & Daly-Lees “Berrystock Best Kept Secret”. A very nice bl/br/w that has a really good head containing neat rose ears, dark eyes set wide apart, good cheek muscles and underjaw. She is well boned and has a lovely body that is short coupled and leads into a good rear end. Moved well and held her topline.

Res. Taylor & Coombes “Niatona Sissy That Walk”.

VHC. Walkers “Maxstaff Miss Vivienne At Teshleystaff”.

OB (6) A class that was small in numbers but high in quality.

1st. Shipp’s “Ch Delacour Sweetest Taboo For Idyllicstaff JW”. Black and white pied who was well up on her toes. A strong headpiece that portrays a wicked expression but still retains femininity. Nice clean muzzle with decent lips.. Dark round eyes, good ear carriage and pronounced cheek muscles contribute to her expression. Her broad front and good depth of brisket present a very pleasing front view. Her body is as the standard asks for and with a strong backend, good bend of stifle and well let down hocks her profile ain’t bad either. She was shown in excellent condition Her movement which is done at 100mph keeps you guessing but I saw enough for her to warrant the RCC.

2nd. Parker’s “ Ch Elitebull Mojito At Nettleworth”. A very nice bl/br of good type with a very good head. She has dark round eyes, neat ears, distinct stop and strong muzzle and underjaw. With width to her chest, a deep brisket, good spring of rib and nicely shaped body she paints a nice picture of strength. She is up in the pasterns with neat feet. A well-defined rear end showed her strength and she used this when moving.  A very nice girl!

3rd. Crawford & Wilson’s “Ch Northstaff Bay Bomber for Crowstaff JW”. Another quality bl/br that fits the standard like a glove. Her head that is in total balance with her body includes neat rose ears, dark eyes and a very feminine expression. A straight front, neat feet, good pasterns, nice tuck up and level topline all add to the picture of health. She is also blessed with a sound backend. Moved positively with drive that needed very little effort on her part.

Res. Ibsen’s “DK/SW/HUN/INT Ch Keepastaff New Player Indy”.

VHC. Wall’s “Ch Goldwyn Shes The One”.

VB (10, 3Abs) Always a pleasure to judge the veterans.

1st. Johnson’s “Ch Tillcarr Baptism Of Fire JW”. Nice to see this girl back in the ring strutting her stuff. She still retains an excellent expression that is born out of a broad skull, well set neat ears, dark eyes set wide apart and a strong underjaw. Her body is just returning to full fitness but the outline is still there and her balance is second to none. Moved well. Thank you for bringing her. BOSVIS!

2nd. Stanway’s “Ch Mosstrooper Making Mischief At Waystaff JW”. At almost 12 years old this r/w belies her age. She still retains a very nice head that has dark round eyes, a distinct stop and decent underjaw. Her body is still in good shape and condition and there is still power in the rear quarters. Moved well.

3rd. Funnells “Powerpack Alura Finvarra JW”. A nice 7 year old bl/br with a good head piece with dark eyes and neat ears that gave her a nice expression. She has a decent straight front , neat feet and good bone. She moved well and held her topline and tail correctly.