• Show Date: 22/03/2025
  • Show Type: Open/Limited/Sanction
  • Judged by: Sue Bird Contact Judge
  • Published Date: 10/07/2025

British Utility Breeds Association

Breed: French Bulldog

Puppy (9, 2 absent)

1st – Hutchinson’s – OSCHALBEN OLYMPUS – 7 mth compact Br D with good bone. Head is good for age with good width between his ears. Dark eyes of good shape and good length of muzzle with wide open nostrils. Good front and topline, well muscled for age. Moved well. BP

2nd – Goddard’s – KIANSPUCHI AUDREY HEPBURN – 6 mth Br baby B who pushed 1 hard. She has a lovely head, ears and eyes. Good width to her well defined muzzle. Chest developing nicely, straight front, short back. Moved well. Just preferred the topline of 1.

3rd – Goddard’s – KIANSPUCHI HEDY LAMARR

Junior (5, 1)

1st – Hutchinson’s – GAILBULLS MISS GABRIELLE FOR OSCHALBEN – 14 mth pied B of good shape and balance. Head of good width and depth, defined stop, dark eyes although shows a little white. Good front, deep chest, well sprung ribs and short loin. Correct angulation to rear. Moves soundly.

2nd – Bonsall’s – BESTFRENCHIE PIRAT AT MUGGSHOTTS – 15 mth pied D. Another who is balanced in outline and has good bone throughout. Good width to his skull and muzzle, good eye shape and colour. Deep, wide chest. Carrying a little too much weight over his shoulders. Compact body and correct rear. Moved well.

3rd – Timms’ – EASTONITE MEANT TO BE FOR OLIJAH

Yearling (1, 0)

1st – Westmorland’s – GAILBULLS IT’S EDITH – 14mth pied B, sister to the junior winner and is very similar. Feminine head retaining width of skull. Defined stop and muzzle, good eye shape and colour. Chest still needs to develop, good spring of rib. Slightly longer in loin than her sister. Well muscled rear, Moves soundly.

Post Grad (2, 1)

1st – Westmorland’s – RAVENSIDE INDIAN SUMMER AT GAILBULLS – 5 yr Br B. Good width of skull, good ears and eyes. Good muzzle and upturned chin. Nice length of neck, straight front, correct topline and rear. Moved soundly.

Open Dog (5, 1)

1st – Hucker’s – CH BEVANRAY TERRYPRNDRY JW – 2 yr old pied with a beautiful head, eyes and ears. Well defined muzzle of good width, good mouth and underjaw. Good neck length, clean shoulders, deep, wide brisket, good ribs and topline. Well muscled rear. Moved well. RBOB.

2nd – Hutchinson’s – ZORRO OF SHINE TREASURE FOR OSCHALBEN JW – 2 yr old pied. Another with good head shape, eyes and ears. Good width to his skull and muzzle. Preferred the depth and width of chest of 1. Well sprung ribs. Slightly longer in loin than 1. Excellent muscle front and rear. Moves well.

3rd – Plominska & Kil’s – BESTFRENCHIE JANOEL

Open Bitch (4, 1)

1st – Timms’ – OLIJAH FULLY LOADED JW – I really liked this 23 mth Br. She is a good size and shape, feminine but retaining strength of bone. Nearly flat skull of good width, beautiful dark eyes, defined muzzle and stop. Nicely arched neck. Good depth of brisket, correct topline and rear angulation where I felt she just had the edge over the open dog winner, hence BOB.

2nd – Plominska & Kil’s – BESTFRENCHIE ANIELA – I last judged this 2 yr old pied as a puppy and awarded her best puppy. She has developed well with good head shape, nice ears and dark eyes. Good depth and width to her chest, strong bone but has weak pasterns. Good topline and tuck up. Moderate angulation to rear.

3rd – Timms’ – OLIJAH BANANA SPLIT

Sue Bird (Judge)