Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club Of South Wales

Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club of South Wales

Open Show

17^th August 2024

I offer my very sincere thanks to the Committee, Officers and members of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club of South Wales for the invitation to judge at their Open Show, and for the very warm welcome and hospitality that my wife and I received throughout the day. It was very obvious that the committee and members had put great effort into organising and holding this show and all of that effort was worthwhile. There was a warm, friendly and welcoming atmosphere, with club officers, committee and club members waiting to greet us as we arrived. This set the tone for the day, and I am grateful for it. The venue was excellent, with plenty of room for exhibitors and a ring big enough to assess movement. I was privileged to have Brian Aubrey and Mark Davies acting as stewards with me and this ensured that the ring was kept moving very efficiently all day. My thanks to you both for all of your assistance. This was my first breed club show and it was a fantastic and very memorable experience.

With a very pleasing entry figure, I had some top-quality exhibits to go over, and the general standard was super. Exhibitors had obviously prepared well, with presentation of their dogs and bitches first class. Shining coats, short nails, trimmed tails and clean teeth were the order of the day, so well done to all. Thank you all for your entries and for giving me the privilege of going over your beloved dogs on the day. I am honoured.  In terms of bites, there was the odd misplaced incisor which wasn’t any real problem, but I did find a couple of very tight canines which would be of concern. On a warm day indoors, I saw no breathing difficulties in any exhibit whatsoever and I am pleased about that.

Minor Puppy Dog (2, 1)

1^st. Evans’ Hammystaff I See Fire

Red and white pied. Still very much a puppy and full of play which I don’t mind at all, he is just a baby and should be allowed to be so at this stage. Strong and well off for bone, he has a broad skull with rose ears and the darkest of round eyes. He has a good scissor bite and a strong underjaw. With a broad chest and straight front, good angulations in front, a level topline and well bent stifles, he moved around very well when he settled. He maintained his topline and carried his tail correctly. Plenty of potential in this pup, I wish him well for the future.

 Best Puppy Dog.

Puppy Dog (No entries)

Junior Dog (7, 2)

1^st. Davies’ Hasburystaff Top Gun

Dark brindle and white with a short, shining coat. A standard sized dog that is a picture of balance, and he oozes confidence; the ring is his when he steps in. He has a strong head, his skull being broad and deep through with a good stop, it is well balanced by his muzzle. His correct scissor bite, with big, white teeth, is housed in his strong underjaw. The neatest of rose ears and dark, round eyes give him a cracking expression. He has straight, well boned legs on the neatest of feet, a deep brisket with a well-muscled forechest, all giving him an imposing appearance. His shoulders are correctly angled, and he has a level topline stood and on the move. He is close-coupled, and his loin is strong and well tucked up. A powerful back end, well bent stifles, and good set on of tail, which he carried correctly on the move, combine with his other qualities to complete a very impressive picture. He is well muscled, and those muscles are hard! A sure-fire champion in the making. Reserve Best Dog.

2^nd. Deen’s Ellchansha The Devil In Me at Tondoo

A black brindle of standard proportions. Strong headed with neat ears and dark, round eyes, his skull is well proportioned and with a deep stop. He has a correct scissor bite with big, spotlessly white teeth. His shoulders are correctly angulated, he is close coupled with a well-sprung ribcage, well tucked in the loin and with well-bent stifles. His hind quarters are strong, and he moved around the ring very well. A very nice standard dog in fit condition, his coat was short and close, as required, showing off his muscle tone. He was unlucky to come up against 1^st today who just had that bit more all over.

3^rd. Butler’s LLanstaff The Game

A powerful black brindle dog with a strong head. A good headpiece with a correct bite and good construction overall. He moved well when settled and I feel his chances would be vastly improved by improving his fitness.

Res. Richards’ Sikaistaff It Is What It Is

VHC Allard’s Honeyblood Unbeaten Viking

Maiden Dog (1, 0)

1^st Richards’ Sikaistaff It Is What It Is

A mahogany brindle who is well off for lift with a correct scissor bite, neat ears and round, dark eyes. He has a decent head shape with a good length of muzzle. His front is straight, he has a decent spring of rib and a level topline. Angles are correct, with his stifles well bent and a correct tail carriage, he moved well out and back.

Novice Dog (2, 1 moved to Open Dog)

1^st. Deen’s Ellchansha The Devil In Me at Tondoo

See 2^nd Junior Dog.

Post Gradute Dog (3, 1. 1 moved to Open Dog)

1^st Richards’ Sikaistaff It Is What It Is

See 1^st Maiden Dog.

Limit Dog (2, 1)

1^st Lloyd-Willaims’ Cwmhâf Celtic Quest

Black brindle of quality and of a style that I very much appreciate. Top sized and beautifully balanced, he is superbly proportioned. His head is strong and not overdone, with great width and depth to his skull, a strong underjaw housing a correct scissor bite of large, white teeth. His muzzle is strong and clean and balances his skull. Well-set rose ears and the required round, dark eyes give him a very pleasing expression indeed. With a correct front, plenty of lift, correct shoulder angulations, a well sprung rib and a well-muscled brisket, he stands on legs with ample bone and the neatest of feet. He is close coupled with a level topline stood and on the move and his loin is well muscled and hard. Well bent stifles with hard muscle in his first and second thighs support his hind end and enable good drive on the move. A correctly carried tail and a well tucked underline present the outline of an athletically constructed Stafford and this is for me all day long. His short, close coat was shining and showed off his muscles. He is fit! When asked to move, he did so very well and worked in harmony with his handler. Another that should attain the coveted Champion title with ease.

He was my Best Dog and Best In show.

Open Dog (4,2)

1^st. Davies’ Hasburystaff Top Gun

See 1^st. Junior Dog

2^nd. Payne’s Elhastaffs Dark Knight

Black brindle of standard size, compact and powerful. His skull is strong, broad and deep, his muzzle is strong and houses a correct scissor bite. Rose ears and his dark eyes give him a proper male expression. Correct angles in his shoulders, a well spring rib, well bent stifles and a good topline, he moved well enough. Another unlucky to come up against 1^st today.

Veteran Dog (6, 3)

1^st. Rowe & South’s Illori Akinlala JW ShCM VW

Black brindle of standard size, very well proportioned. He has a great headpiece which is also well proportioned with a good muzzle housing a correct scissor bite, round, dark eyes and neat, rose ears. He is well constructed all round, close coupled and at 10 years old, he is still very fit with hard muscle and plenty of it. This isn’t accidental. It is clear that he has enjoyed great fitness in his youth and still enjoys his exercise. Credit for this to his owner. His movement was sound out and back. Clearly enjoying his day out, he wasn’t shy about letting us all know! Long may it continue. Best Veteran Dog and Best Veteran In Show.

2^nd. Jordan’s Ch Dazmarnic Know What I Mean JW

A red dog of standard size and proportions. Another with a good, well-proportioned head, correctly placed ears and eyes and a correct bite. His shoulders were well laid back, his topline level and his stifles well bent. Not in the condition of 1^st, he moved well around the ring.

3^rd. Campbell & Campbells’ Berbun Secret Assassin (IKC)

Black brindle and white, he is top height and more terrier in style. His head is well balanced with a good, strong muzzle and a correct scissor bite. Neat ears and dark, round eyes give him a very pleasant expression. He moved very well around the ring. I would like to have had more cover on him, this would enhance his chances greatly.

Minor Puppy Bitch (3, 0)

1^st. Grant’s Bethaleese Forever Charmed

A black brindle pup with a good, strong but feminine head. Neat ears and the darkest of eyes enhance her expression. She is very much still a puppy and of nicely appropriate proportions; standard height, well boned with a correct front, deep brisket, a level topline and correct angulations fore and aft. Neat feet and ample bone in her legs, she coped well in the ring and moved very well with her handler.

2^nd. Barr’s Sparkstaffs The Interceptor

White pied with black markings. This pup is of top height and with a well-proportioned head of feminine appearance. Her muzzle balances her skull and has a decent bite. Her angulations are correct, she has a correct front, a level topline and a nicely sprung rib. She moved well around the ring when asked to do so. I just preferred the balance of 1^st.

3^rd. Jones & Morgan’s Theowit Smokey Sky

A very appealing red bitch of standard size and very well proportioned. Her skull and muzzle balance well and she has neat ears and dark, round eyes. She has well boned legs, a correct front, forechest and brisket, well laid shoulders and a good topline. This was her first show, and she would definitely benefit from some ringcraft classes, so her movement was difficult to assess but she coped well.

Puppy Bitch (4, 1)

1^st. Heron’s Dilirystaff Fangtastic

Brindle and white with a very appealing strong, deep, feminine head and expression enhanced by neat ears and well-placed dark eyes. She has a correct scissor bite in a strong underjaw. Her construction is excellent; correct front, correct angulations fore and aft, a level topline and a well set on tail that she carried correctly on the move. She has a good drop of brisket and well sprung ribs for her age. For such a youngster she had great fitness and hard muscle mass. Very impressive. Her movement was excellent, and she worked perfectly with her handler. I was quite taken with this youngster and wish her the best for the future. Best Puppy Bitch and Best Puppy In Show.

2^nd. Jones’ Kamaristaffs Royal Legacy

Black brindle and at just turned 6 months, she is top height and strong all over, she has a good head, neat ears and dark eyes. Her bite is correct. A correct well sprung rib, well placed shoulders, good depth of brisket and good rib, a level topline, she presents a pleasing picture. She carried her tail correctly on the move. Her movement was good for a puppy, and she will settle with maturity.

3^rd. Jones & Morgan’s Theowit Smokey Sky

See 3^rd Minor Puppy Bitch.

Junior Bitch (3,0)

1^st.  Connor’s Ringablok Lady In Black

Dark brindle. Compact, of standard height, strong and well-constructed with plenty of substance. She has a broad and deep skull with a good length of muzzle to balance. Her muzzle is clean and tight and houses a correct scissor bite. Her eyes are dark and well placed, ears carried a little high. She has a good width in front, good spring of rib, well laid back shoulders, a level topline stood and on the move, and her hind quarters are well muscled and with well bent stifles. In profile, she is close coupled and well tucked in the loin. She moved well and carried her tail correctly.

2^nd. John’s LLanstaffs Eternity

A standard Black brindle bitch. Her head is strong but feminine with well set rose ears, dark eyes and a good expression. Her muzzle is of good length and width with a correct bite. Her construction is sound with a correct front and shoulders showing no looseness, she has a good topline, a good length of rib and a spannable loin. Her well-bent stifles are strong. She moved well and maintained her topline, carrying her tail correctly. Just slightly longer cast than 1^st. 

3^rd.  Campbell & Campbell’s Foyllforsdal Mo Seis

A mahogany brindle of finer type. Her head is feminine and well balanced, with correct rose ears and good eye placement. She has a strong muzzle and a correct bite. With good angulations and a level topline, she moved around the ring well.

Maiden Bitch (1, 0)

1^st. Connor’s Ringablok Lady In Black

See 1^st Junior Bitch.

Novice Bitch (3,0)

1^st. Campbell & Campbell’s Foyllforsdal Mo Seis

See 3^rd Junior Bitch

2^nd. Barr’s Sparkstaffs The Interceptor

See 2^nd Minor Puppy Bitch.

3^rd. Jones & Morgan’s Theowit Smokey Sky.

See 3^rd Minor Puppy Bitch and 3^rd Puppy Bitch.

Post Graduate Bitch (8,2)

1^st. Funnell & Wiggins’ Powerpack Helga Hufflepuff

Black brindle of standard proportions and in excellent condition with a short, close and shining coat. This bitch presents a good blend of bull and terrier. Her headpiece, with correct skull/muzzle proportions, rose ears and the darkest of eyes, she has a very impressive expression. A correct scissor bite of large, spotlessly clean teeth are housed in her clean muzzle. A correct front, good depth of brisket and width of chest add to her virtues front on. Her shoulder angulations are correct, and she has a strong neck leading to her level topline. She is close coupled, has a nice spring of rib and a light and spannable loin. Her hindquarters have well bent stifles and plenty of muscle. She moved very well carrying her tail correctly.

2^nd. Rowe & South’s Illori Constellation

A dark brindle bitch in very fit condition. She is slightly bigger that 1^st all over. Her head is broad and deep with a nice length of muzzle which is clean and with a scissor bite; her teeth are large and very clean. Rose ears and round, dark eyes enhance her expression. She has a broad front, deep brisket and well-spring rib, level topline and strong, well tucked loin. Another with strong hindquarters and well bent stifles enabling her to drive well on the move. Her movement was parallel in front and behind, and her tail was correctly carried. Her fitness was impressive.

3^rd. Campbell & Campbell’s Foyllforsdal Bean Si

Brindle and white in fit condition. Head proportions are correct, she has a scissor bite with clean, large incisors. Well-constructed overall, she maintained her topline on the move. Longer cast than 1^st and 2^nd.

Res. Funnell’s Powerpack Fleur Delacour

VHC. Constant’s Sikaistaff Cask Strength JW

Limit Bitch (5, 1)

1^st. Karlsson’s Jewelstaff Heart And Steel with Wyrefare

Black brindle with white markings. Very impressive! She caught my eye immediately in this class and didn’t disappoint on going over her. Her head was most impressive; a broad and deep skull with a strong muzzle of good length and with a strong underjaw housing a correct scissor bite of big, clean teeth. Her eyes are dark and round giving a piercing look, she followed me around the ring. Rose ears enhanced her expression. She has a strong neck tapering to her withers, well angulated shoulders showing no looseness, a good drop of brisket, plenty of forechest. Her legs are well boned and straight with the required turn out at her pasterns and her feet are neat and tight. She is close coupled and with a level topline, her loin is well muscled, and her tail is well set on. Her profile shows a very fit bitch with a well-tucked loin; she carries no excess weight at all. Her condition is excellent. Overall, she was my pick of the bitches, taking Best Bitch and Reserve Best In Show.

2^nd. Land’s Zivannaz No Stopping Me Now at Winzack

Red with a white chest. A slightly finer style of bitch but with excellent musculature and finess, and with ample lift. Her head is very well balanced with a good length and strength of muzzle, and a correct scissor bite. With dark eyes and rose ears which she used to her advantage, she has a very pleasing expression. Sound construction in all respects; her neck has strength, she has good shoulder placement, a correct drop of brisket and a strong forechest, a proportionate spring of rib, a level topline, strong muscles in her loin and well bent stifles. Plenty of hard, lean muscle and a nice tuck to her loin, her overall balance was excellent. She moved very well around the ring, parallel in front and behind.

3^rd. Campbell & Campbell’s Foyllforsdall An Dui Re

Mahogany brindle with a feminine head, well set ears and dark eyes, enough depth and width to her skull and a correct bite. Her construction is sound throughout, just slightly longer cast than 1^st and 2^nd. She moved very well, maintaining her topline and carrying her tail correctly.

Res. Allard’s Honeyblood Trust My Destiny

Open Bitch (5, 1)

1^st. Norman’s Amavia Rewrite The Stars

Brindle with white. Standard sized, compact, close coupled, with an impressive level of fitness and hard, tight musculature all over. Her head is very well balanced, with a strong muzzle and a correct scissor bite, neat ears and dark eyes. She has a correct front, strong forechest, a good depth of brisket and well sprung ribs. In front her legs are straight and with a nice turn out at her pasterns. She has a level topline, is well-muscled along her back and has a strong but spannable loin. Hind angulations are correct, with well bent stifles and good substance in her first and second thighs. Her sound construction enabled very good movement; she carried her tail correctly. A very impressive package and good enough to take Reserve Best Bitch.

2^nd. Funnell’s Powerpack Alura Finvarra JW

Black brindle. Bigger all over than 1^st, she has a good depth and width of skull, well balanced by her strong muzzle. Dark eyes and neat rose ears, which she used to enhance her expression, give her an impressive appearance. Her front assembly is correct, with straight and well-boned legs, neat feet turned out at her pasterns, a good width of chest and a good depth of brisket. Her ribs are well sprung. With a level topline, strong loin and well bent stifles, she moved well out and back. Another carrying her tail correctly. She was beaten today by the fitness of 1^st who she was unlucky to come up against today.

3^rd. Thisby’s Taurinstaff Ms Bellatricks

Black brindle top-sized and very strong all over. Her head is strong, with a deep and broad skull, a strong muzzle and a correct scissor bite. She is well muscled all over, with a correct front, broad and strong chest, level topline, well bent and strongly muscled and hind quarters. Her coat was tight and gleaming. She moved well and maintained her level topline as she did so.

Res. Mayer’s Maynestaff The Girl Is Mine JW

 Veteran Bitch (3, 1)

1^st.Norman’s Eclypstaff Sky Full Of Stars for Amavia

Brindle with white, and at 10 years old, she has an impressive level of fitness and condition. A good feminine head and expression, her dark eyes followed me around the ring. She still has her head shape and her proportions are excellent; a good width and depth of chest, close coupling, nice rib and good angulations in front and in her hindquarters. She moved well with her handler and took Best Veteran Bitch.

2^nd. Campbell & Campbell’s Baylieys Blossom

Red and white pied, with a decent head of good proportions, dark eyes and a nice expression, she enjoyed her time in the ring. Showing her age in terms of fitness, she moved happily around with her handler who clearly also enjoyed the time. Well done!

Jim McCarthy (Laochra).