East Anglian Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club

East Anglian Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club Open Show

31st August 2025

Thank you so much to the East Anglian Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club committee for the invitation to judge and for the fantastic hospitality shown. A huge thanks also to every single exhibitor for your entry, there was a great atmosphere around the hall with applause a plenty. I also can’t forget a gracious thank you to very able stewards who kept the ring running perfectly throughout the day.

BEST IN SHOW – ELLCHANSHA UNDER YOUR SPELL At KNOCKON JW

RESERVE BEST IN SHOW – CH ELLCHANSHA ONCE UPON A TIME JW

BEST OPPOSITE SEX IN SHOW– WELLSTAFFS YOUNG WARRIOR JW

RESERVE BEST OPPOSITE SEX IN SHOW – FENREE DASTARDLY DEVIL

BEST PUPPY IN SHOW – MILARKEBULL ELEVEN

BEST OPPOSITE SEX PUPPY IN SHOW – SKYLAND TILIKUM

BEST VETERAN IN SHOW – CH ELLCHANSHA ONCE UPON A TIME JW

BEST OPPOSITE SEX VETERAN IN SHOW – ILLORI AKINLANA JW ShCM VW

Minor Puppy Dog (1, 0abs)

1st Gutierrez Gonzalez and Hirst’s Dusklight Small Town Boy at Maskalon

Pleasing skewbald pup with good head shape, dark eye, good length of muzzle and correct bite. He has a straight front, nice width and sufficient bone, good shoulder placement and sufficient spring of rib. Rear end still developing and overall, still raw and loose, but hey, he is a minor pup after all. Moved very much like a youngster and his handler got the best from him. Although he stood alone in this class, he’s a very smart young lad none the less.

Puppy Dog (4, 1 abs)

1st Miller’s Skyland Tilikum

Super black brindle pup with head of good proportions, correct ear carriage, dark eye and good bite. Straight front and well boned, no weakness at pasterns and neat feet. Good spring of rib for age, light in loins and ample back end all making for pleasing side profile. Moved and handled well. Pleased to award him Best Puppy Dog

2nd Bassford-Lane’s Jojalane I Drink Wine

Flashy red and white pup who was a bit lively today. Clean head with nothing overdone, dark eye, neat ear set, well defined stop and dark mask all making a pleasing expression. Good width to front, ample spring of rib and strong rear end. Pleasing profile all around. He really made his handler work today but just unlucky to meet 1st on such good form today. I’m sure these two will swap places many times.

3rd Cockeram’s Bullybranch Clever Coal

Fawn pup with clean head, dark enough eye, good head to muzzle ratio, ears a little flighty. Straight is front, pleasing side profile, level topline, good tuck up for age with ample bend of stifle. Moved and handled ok.

Junior Dog (4, 1 abs)

1st Wells’ Wellsstaffs Young Warrior

Super black brindle with balanced headshape, short in foreface with distinct stop, piercing dark eyes and neat rose ears all add to the picture. Clean in lip with good mouth housing large canines. Straight front with ample width and bone and neat well-padded feet. Good depth of brisket and overall pleasing body shape for age. Viewed from above he has good spring of rib tapering to lighter loins and strong backend. Angulation was good both front and rear and he moved with parallel drive. Moved and handled very well. Pleased to award him Best Dog

2nd Birmingham’s Niatona Inspector Blake

Lovely red and white boy with pleasing headshape, neat ear carriage, dark eye and dark mask. Good width to front, ample bone and tidy feet. He has a good spring of rib, is short coupled and has well angulated rear. Moved ok once settled

3rd Windsor Smith’s Remstaff Geomagnetic Storm

Red dog with white to face, stronger in head and all round than 1 and 2, round dark eye, well pronounced cheek muscles, rose ears. His front is straight and wide, well developed brisket and spring of rib, level top line, strong rear quarters and good bend of stifle. Moved and handled ok

Yearling Dog (4, 1 abs)

1st Buchan’s Happystaff Hakuna Matata

Brindle with white dog who took my eye on entering the ring. Liked his headshape, good balance of skull to muzzle, dark eyes and neat ears, clean in lip, correct bite and good underjaw. A standard sized dog with straight front, and tidy feet. His shoulder is well placed, ample spring of rib, level topline and well-muscled hams. Moved ok and handled well

2nd Birmingham’s Niatona Inspector Blake

2nd in JD

3rd Butler’s Joemikeste Dark Legacy

Black brindle with pleasing head shape, clean with good ratio of skull to muzzle, dark eye, keen expression and well-set ears. Pleasing side profile with ample rib, nice amount of lift, short coupled and light in loins but preferred the wider fronts on 1st and 2nd. Seemed to very much enjoy giving his handler the hardest of times when on the move.

Novice Dog (3, 1 abs)

1st Miller’s Skyland Tilikum

1st in PD

2nd Cockeram’s Bullybranch Clever Coal

3rd in PD

Graduate Dog (3, 1 abs)

1st Mills’ Stormbreakers Vengeance at Milarkebull

Good looking red who is clean all round both in head and body, classic head shape, pronounced cheek muscles and ample length of muzzle with dark mask, good underjaw and correct bite. Good front with ample bone, well laid back shoulders, enough brisket, a tad longer caste than 2nd, good bend of stifle. Handler got the best from him, moved and handled well.

2nd Waltham’s Dringshaw Strobe

White dog who is stronger all round than 1st, broad skull, pronounced cheek muscles, distinct stop, dark eyes, good pigmentation and correct bite. Well off for bone, he has wide front, ample brisket and spring of rib, level topline and correct angulation. Worked well with handler.

Post Graduate Dog (5, 1 abs)

1st Smith’s Fenree Dastardly Devil

Smart black brindle dog with strong but clean head and pleasing expression, pronounced cheek bumps, good definition to stop, dark eye and good ear set. A compact dog he has wide straight front, good spring of rib tapering to lighter loins, good bend of stifle and nice length of hock. Good angulation to front and rear, moved well holding a level topline. Pleased to award him Reserve Best Dog

2nd Lloyd’s Kalostaff Es Lo Que Es JW

Quality Black brindle dog with chiselled head piece, distinct stop, good underjaw, dark eye and well placed ears. Straight front with ample bone and spring of rib, deep brisket, level topline and good angulation all around. Moved and handled well, just unlucky to meet 1st on top form today.

3rd Gardner’s Labrastaf Espresso

Masculine black brindle dog with strong well defined head, broad skull, well pronounced cheek muscles, dark eye, correct ear carriage. Wide front with deep brisket, well boned, good rib and compact body. Handled well

Open Dog (2, 1 abs)

1st Jefferson’s Alport Bold Ruler ShCEx

Smart black brindle dog, clean head with nice skull to muzzle ratio, dark eye, correct dentition. Correct blend of bull and terrier he has a straight front nice with good depth of brisket, nice reach of neck, well set shoulders, good spring of rib, strong back end and gleaming coat. Would have preferred a tad fitter. Moved and handled well

Veteran Dog (3, 1abs)

1st Rowe & South’s Illori Akinlana JW ShCM VW

Upstanding black brindle dog shown in excellent condition. Cleanest of heads, dark eye, tidy ear set, nice length of muzzle in ratio to skull, clean all round with good dentition. Super front with good width, well placed shoulders, ample spring of rib tapering to light loins. Pleasing profile all around. Shown in fit condition for age, moved well with good reach and effortless drive which helped him take the class. Pleased to award him Best Veteran Dog

2nd Johnson’s Ellchansha Hotshot

Super black brindle dog with well balanced head, distinct stop, dark eye and tidy ear set, clean in lip and good bite with large canines. Front is straight and true with nice width, good spring of rib, pleasing side profile and good angulation front and rear. This was an excellent veteran class but just preferred movement of 1st on the day.

Minor Puppy Bitch (1, 0 abs)

1st Mills Milarkebull Eleven

Stunning black brindle pup with all the attributes I was looking for in a pup on the day, super clean head shape, clearly feminine, neat ear placement, dark eyes, good length of muzzle, lips clean as a whistle and good dentition. Front is straight with enough width for age, brisket still to come but she’s still a minor pup, so plenty of time ahead, body starting to shape up well and enough angulation. She moves as expected for a pup but handler gets the best from her. She beat some lovely pups today, well done. Pleased to award her Best Puppy Bitch and Best Puppy in Show

Puppy Bitch (2, 0 abs)

1st Petts Arkenstaff She’s the One

Attractive black brindle pup, clean head of good shape and proportions, dark eye, neat ear carriage, clean in lip and good bite. Straight front of ample width, body developing well for age, nice profile all around. Moved and handled well for age. Liked her very much but felt she lost a little sparkle in the puppy challenge

2nd Canavan’s Boldstock Infinite Flame

Smart brindle bitch with white socks and chest. Another pup I really liked, she has a pleasing headshape, clean with nothing overdone, dark eye, good ear set all making for appealing expression. Liked her front and lift, enough brisket for age, good body shape, nice underline, fit as a flea for her age. She was a little erratic on the move today which cost her 1st place today but think her time will come, lovely pup.

Junior Bitch (4, 1 abs)

1st Banner’s Geordiestaff Hadaway Pet

Quality brindle bitch with white who caught my eye on entering the ring,. Well-proportioned head, clearly feminine without lacking strength, distinct stop, good length of muzzle, dark eye and rose ears enhance her expression. True front of ample width, well bent pastern and neat feet. Liked her side profile presenting nice underline, good spring of rib and strong backend, shown in good condition, moved and handled very well, really liked her

2nd Wells Wellstaffs Shine a Light JW

Another quality bitch with many virtues to admire. Clean headpiece, nicely balanced between skull and muzzle, rose ear and dark eye. Straight front of ample width and bone, clean outline when viewed from front and side profile, good bend of stifle and angulation. Moved well once settled but just unlucky to meet 1st on top form today

3rd Windsor Smith’s Remstaff Phenomenon

Red with white bitch who is stronger and probably more mature all round than 1st and 2nd. Pretty expression, dark eye, clean in lip and good underjaw. Good spring of rib and depth of brisket, holding a level top line on the move, solid backend and moved well.

Yearling Bitch (4, 2 abs)

1st Miller’s Skyland Ryoko

Attractive black brindle with splash of white to chest, super headshape, defined stop and head to muzzle ratio, dark round eyes, neat ears and correct scissor bite. Ample amount of width to front and fore chest, enough spring of rib, lovely outline when viewed side on, close coupled with topline level. Good angulation all around Worked well with handler

2nd Rose’s Kodaknott Miracle Girl at Aurwilstaffs

Standard red with white bitch, stronger in head than 1st, rose ears, distinct stop, well pronounced cheek muscles, good muzzle width, dark eye and mask and good strength to underjaw all making for appealing expression. Wide front with enough depth of brisket, good spring of rib and good bone all round, different style to 1st but nice bitch all the same. Moved and handled ok

Novice Bitch (3, 0abs)

1st Gold’s Wellsstaffs Take a Bow at Darramlor

Pretty black brindle bitch with white chest and socks who was presented in nice condition, cleanest of heads, dark eye, pleasing length of muzzle, clean in lip and good bite. Front is straight and of enough width, good shoulder placement and sufficient spring of rib, nice tuck up and lovely profile from all angles. Moved well once settled. Considered her in the final lineup but felt she had lost that little bit of enthusiasm to show herself off. Lovely bitch, thank you for bringing her

2nd Petts Arkenstaff She’s the One

1st in Puppy Bitch

3rd Rose’s Kodaknott Boo Hoo at Aurwilstaffs

White bitch with red eye patch, more mature than 1st and 2nd in terms of development. Good headshape, broad skull, dark eye, pronounced cheek bumps, good expression when she decides to use her ears, enough width to chest, short neck, decent spring of rib, ample back end, clean profile, moved and handled ok

Graduate Bitch (4, 1 abs)

1st Buchan’s Happystaff Kisses of Fire

Black brindle bitch, with pleasing headshape, good muzzle to skull ratio, dark eye and good underjaw. Front is straight and true, of ample width, nice spring of rib, well developed rear and good bend of stifle. Moved well which won her the class

2nd Gardner’s Blossom Queen Bee for Labrastaf

Standard black brindle bitch with splash of white to chest and toe, not too dissimilar to 1st in terms of style. Strong but feminine head, dark eye, nice length and width of muzzle. Straight front, ample bone, good depth of brisket, nicely placed shoulders and good spring of rib. Would prefer a tad fitter. Works well with her young handler who knows how to get the very best from her.

3rd Parry & Gill’s Leebee’s Zakiyah at Saxstaff

Compact red bitch with white chest and front socks, typical headshape, pronounced cheek bumps, would prefer a neater ear if I’m nitpicking, wide front and good depth of brisket, ample bone, wide backend, again another I would like to see fitter. Moved and handled ok

Post Graduate Bitch (9, 5 abs) Lovely class of bitches

1st Harkin & Jones’ Kamaristaff Royal Duchess

Stunning black brindle bitch right up my street, well chiselled headshape, strong but clearly feminine, the darkest of eyes, good length of muzzle, clean in lip and nice under jaw with wicked expression, enhanced even more so when she decides to use her ears. Straight front of good width, nice depth of brisket and spring of rib, level topline and strong backend. Pleasing profile from all angles. Presented in excellent condition and gleaming coat. Moved and handled very well. Another who was highly considered in the final line up and I’m sure she is destined for top honours

2nd Johnson’s Ellchansha Cast a Spell

Super black brindle bitch with white to chest and toes, similar to 1st though probably not as mature, she has the loveliest of expressions, attractive head with good skull to muzzle ratio, neat ears, clean lipped and correct bite. True front of ample width, nice spring of rib, tapering to light loins and shapely rear. Nice tuck up and clean outline, handled well but just preferred the movement of 1st on the day. Another with a bright future

3rd Jefferson’s Alport No Surrender

Smart black brindle bitch with feminine head, dark eyes, defined stop and pronounced cheek bumps. Good width of front, nice amount of bone, well sprung rib, short coupled and good bend of stifle. Handled well

Open Bitch (9, 1 abs) Another cracking class

1st Liggins, Liggins & Curd’s Ellchansha Under Your Spell at Knockon JW

Black brindle bitch who is straight out of the top drawer and brimming with virtue. This young lady has attractive chiselled head, distinct stop, good muzzle to skull ratio, darkest of eyes, neat rose ears, tight lip and correct scissor bite all making for excellent expression. Front is straight and true with ample width, good length of upper arm showing no looseness at elbow, nice reach of neck, good spring of rib, light in loin, level topline and good rear angulation. Standing four square, she looks super from all angles. Presented in excellent condition, moved and handled very well. Have to say she just oozed class and was everything I was looking for. Pleased to award her Best Bitch and Best in Show. Great to hear that she has also gained her crown, well deserved and congratulations

2nd Johnson’s Ellchansha Put a Spell on You

Another top quality bitch who is litter sister to first and has much of the same virtues. What a litter! Again, she has an excellent headshape, clean but defined, distinct stop, well pronounced cheek bumps, clean in lip and correct bite. She has the best of fronts with ample bone and width, good depth of brisket. In profile she looks stunning, displaying nice tuck up and holding level topline. Presented in excellent condition, moved out with drive and purpose. Cracking bitch but1st just held that extra appeal for me. Good luck and thanks for bringing her

3rd Rowe and South’s Illori Constellation JW

The quality of the bitches just kept coming in this class. Another super bitch, black brindle with lots to like. One I’ve judged before as a pup and pleased to see how she has matured. Attractive head, good skull to muzzle ratio, distinct stop, dark eye, correct ear carriage, good dentition and tight lips. Front is straight with good width, nice bone, good depth of brisket, nice spring of rib, short coupled and light in loins. Great profile and presented in fit hard condition. Unlucky to meet 1st and 2nd today and sure these three could swap places on another day

Veteran Bitch (5, 2 abs)

1st Johnson’s Ch Ellchansha Once Upon a Time JW

Top class black brindle bitch who can still give the youngsters a good run for their money. She fits the standard like a glove, well-shaped head, distinct stop, neat ears, dark eye and beautiful expression. She has the best of fronts, nice amount of lift, ample bone, good spring of rib tapering down to light loins and powerful rear. She exudes quality from all angles and was handled perfectly and presented in excellent fit condition. Probably one of the hardest decisions I had to make on the day in the final line up but pleased to award her Reserve Best Bitch, Reserve Best in Show and Best Veteran in Show.

2nd Rowe and South’s Ch Illori Believe in Me JW

Another who oozes quality, this brindle bitch has a good headshape, not overdone, correct length of muzzle, dark eye and clean in lip. Presented in fit hard condition she has a straight front with ample depth of brisket, good spring of rib, pleasing outline and good tuck up. Moved and handled very well

3rd Buchan’s Happystaff Could it be Magic

Attractive black brindle bitch with a sprinkling of silver to muzzle. She has a classic headshape, dark eye and good muzzle to skull ratio, neat ears and good expression. Front is straight and wide, good brisket depth, ample bone and tidy feet. Not in the condition of 1st and 2nd but a lovely girl none the less

Judge Stu Foster (Tusselstaff)