Darlington Dog Show Society Ltd

I would like to thank my stewards for their efficient assistance throughout the day, which

was greatly appreciated.I must note that it was disappointing to find at least 24 dogs/

bitches exhibiting mouth faults. In some cases, the tips of the lower canines had been

removed, while in others, the lower canines were either pressing into the gums or, in

some instances, positioned inside the mouth. This is a concerning trend and one that

deserves attention. There was also a return to shorter muzzles in some exhibits, which

detracted from the overall picture.Despite these concerns, I was pleased with my

winning dogs/bitches, who demonstrated the qualities I was looking for and breed type.

VD (3,1)

1st Manito & Arntzen’s CH CATSTAFF’S USED TO (Nor).

Younger Veteran dog in cracking condition and very good overall shape. Strong, well-

developed head with good strength and substance to the foreface, giving a pleasing

overall expression. Strong shoulder, good straight front and a level topline carried

through to good, well-muscled rear quarters. Good overall balance and construction,

and moved well with a steady, purposeful action. A very pleasing veteran who has

clearly been well maintained and presented in excellent condition.

2nd Preston’s TILLCARR FIRE STARTER JW.

Bigger-set dog with a strong, substantial head and good foreface. Good overall strength

and substance, with strong rear quarters and the ability to hold a good, level topline.

Well made through the body with plenty of bone and substance. Unfortunately didn’t

seem to be performance to his full potential today.

MPD (5,1)

1st Davidson & Schofield’s WAYSTAFF WILLIAM CONQUERER

Red and white dog of good size, with a nice, strong head and a good mouth, with a

scissor bite. Handled well.

2nd Webb’s GAZSTAFF’S THE GAMBLER

Black brindle of good size, with a level topline, strong head and good mouth. A little

unsettled on the move this morning.

3rd Hamilton & Murphy’s SHAWRIGG DEFINITELY MAYBE

Res Campbell’s TAGSTANE RIPTIDE AT DIAMONDSTAFF

PD (4,1)

1st Simpson’s SIMPSTAFF THE PRETENDER – BPD

Red dog with a lovely, shiny coat. Excellent head, strong and muscular, with a level

topline and good quarters. Shown well and has a good mouth.

2nd Davidson & Schofield’s WAYSTAFF WILLIAM CONQUERER

See 1st MPD.

3rd Jones’ KAMARISTAFFS ROYAL BRUCE

JD (5)

1st Smet’s KARWILLAGE WARPIG

Black brindle of lovely size, with good strength. Would benefit from a little more attention

to the trimming of his tail. In good condition.

2nd McDermott & Arntzen’s PROUDSTAFF DAY TRIPPER

Brindle dog with a lovely, smooth coat and clean outline. Lovely head, dark eye and

good overall shape. Two very nice dogs in this class.

3rd Davis’ SHARMARA FIDELIUS CHARM JW

Res Gibson’s STAFFORDSMAX DYNAMITE

GD (11)

1st Gutierrez Gonzalez & Hirst’s DUSKLIGHT SMALL TOWN BOY AT MASKALON JW

Red and white pied dog of good, standard size. Level topline, good quarters, straight

front and a nice head shape. The handler and dog would benefit from developing a little

more harmony together to allow the dog to show its full potential. A-lovely dog in good

condition.

2nd Buchan’s HAPPYSTAFF HAKUNA MATATA

Brindle dog, slightly longer cast, with a level topline and good quarters. Good overall

balance, with a nice length of muzzle and a straight front.

3rd Jamieson-Bramley’s TYNEVIEW ETNA NERO

Res Wilkie’s GEORDIESTAFF TOON ARMY AT TEAMPOSSE

PGD (5,1)

1st Bassford-Lane’s JOJALANE I DRINK WINE JW

Red dog of good size, with a lovely topline, dark mask and good quarters. Well ribbed,

showing a little light through the loin. Nicely presented and shown well.

2nd Seymour’s DEKAYRO’S EYE OF THE TIGER

Nice eye, good shape, well-ribbed and good quarters. A nice dog, but I preferred the

head of the winner.

3rd Pigott & Murphy’s NOUCAMP THE HOOLIGAN

Res Bennett’s POWERPACK SINGULARITY

LD (15,2)

1st Duncan’s RHEBELSTAFF HUNKY DORY – DRCC

Two excellent dogs in this class. This dark brindle dog has a lovely head shape, good

muzzle, nice front and well-laid shoulders. Good ribs, level topline and strong, muscular

hindquarters. Moved well and thoroughly deserved his placing.Pleased to award him

reserve CC.

2nd Moult’s KAMARISTAFFS ROYAL LEGEND AT MOULTSSTAFFS JW

A very nice dog of good shape and size, with a level topline, good ribs and quarters, and

a good, wide front. I just preferred the head shape of the winner. Another very nice dog.

3rd Sinclair & Hayward’s GLENSKYRA LOMOND LAD JW

Res Kirk’s KIRSTAFF THE FIRST AVENGER JW

OD (9)

1st Jones’ CH KAMARISTAFFS ROYAL RUMOUR JW. DCC, BOB & G4

The star of the show. This dog was everything I hoped to see and more. A powerful, fit-

looking dog that was quality in all departments and a real credit to his owner.Excellent

head, deep with the correct ratio of foreface to skull, strong muzzle of good length, neat

ears, clean lips and well-set, round eyes, giving a superb expression. Lovely neck and

shoulders leading into a strong, level topline. Good rib and excellent quarters, giving

him a powerful and balanced outline.Movement was a real highlight for me – powerful,

free and with lovely parallel action. He carried himself extremely well and maintained his

shape both standing and moving.Pleased and proud to award him the CC and Best of

Breed.

It was a real pleasure to watch him perform in the Group, where he did the breed proud.

The Group judge’s critique is far more elegant than anything I could write, but it was

wonderful to see such a quality Staffordshire Bull Terrier representing the breed so well.

2nd Suárez Valle’s NARKYA THE PUNISHER (Esp)

Very nice brindle dog with good overall size and shape. Lovely rib, straight front and

level topline, with good quarters and a nice overall balance. Strong, deep head with a

good ratio and a nice length of muzzle. Although the ears slightly spoiled the overall

expression. A quality dog with plenty to like.

3rd Sheldon’s CH KAMARISTAFFS ROYAL RANSOM AT BOWTMAN JW.

Res Ubogi’s FOREVER BULL ICON OF STYLE (Pol).

VB (6)

What a superb class of quality girls here.

1st Howard’s CH MATRIXSTAFFS BLACK BEAUTY – BVIB

A lovely bitch with a beautiful shape and a really nice overall outline. Good size, lovely

shoulders leading into a level topline, good rib and strong rear quarters. Lovely head

shape with a good expression and neat ears. Carrying a touch of weight today, but

retains excellent breed type and quality. A bitch I have had the pleasure of awarding a

CC to earlier in her show career. Pleased to award her Best Veteran in Breed.

2nd Johnson’s CH ELLCHANSHA ONCE UPON A TIME JW

Black brindle bitch, looking very fit and in excellent condition. Lovely shape and a very

nice overall outline, with a level topline, good front and strong quarters. Good head

shape with a lovely expression and nice ears. A quality bitch who was unlucky to meet

such a strong winner.

3rd Jones’ CH CHISWELSTAFF BLACK VELVET AT KAMARISTAFF JW

Res Liversidge’s HATSON GETTING AWAY WITH IT

MPB (9,1)

1st Stanway’s WAYSTAFF LOVE CONQUERS ALL

Red and white pied bitch, very mature and lovely in shape. Nice level topline, good rib

and strong quarters. Lovely head shape with good ears and a nice expression. Good

front and nice overall balance. Movement was a little unsettled today and would benefit

from more confidence, but a quality bitch with plenty to like.

2nd Bassford-Lane’s WAYSTAFF LETS PLAY CONQUERS WITH JOJALANE

Sister to the winner and another very nice red and white pied bitch. Similar in type to her

sister, although not quite as mature at this stage. Lovely shape, level topline, good rib

and quarters, with a good head shape, dark eye and nice ears. Good front and overall

balance. A lovely young bitch with plenty of potential as she matures.

3rd Funnell’s MARSTAFF ANNIE OAKLEY FOR POWERPACK

Res Thomas & Griffiths’ GAZSTAFF’S WRITE YOUR NAME

PB (6,2)

1st Jackson’s JACKABYTE PARADOXE PRIA – BPIB

Brindle bitch of good size and height, with a lovely overall shape and well-balanced

outline. Good ear set, good length of muzzle, dark eye and excellent expression. Good,

wide front, good shoulders and strong rear quarters. Lovely topline and good rib.

Excellent little bitch with plenty of quality. Particularly pleasing mouth — the best set of

teeth I have seen today. A very worthy Best Puppy in Breed.

2nd Smets & Renard’s HASPENGOLD YAKETY YAK (Bel)

White and black pied bitch with lovely size and shape. Good head with a lovely

expression, nice ear set and good dark eye. Lovely muscular condition, wide front, good

shoulders and powerful rear quarters. Another very nice young bitch.

3rd Simpson’s SIMPSTAFF BEST OF YOU

Res Cychol’s GO TO DREAME AURICSTAFF (Imp Cze)

JB (5,1)

1st Dean’s AIRESTAFF STEVIE NICKS

Really lovely young bitch with a beautiful overall shape and a level topline. Good strong

quarters, strong head, nice dark eye and good mouth. Lovely front and good overall

balance. Moved well and showed herself nicely.

2nd Plumstead’s JAZOSTAFFS COTSWOLD GEM

Strong-headed bitch with good quarters, nice front and a strong rear end. Lovely overall

shape, although the topline let her down a little today. Plenty of quality elsewhere and a

very nice young bitch.

3rd Hirst & Bibby’s TARAIEL AMAZING GRACE JW

Res Crawford’s CROWSTAFF LAKELAND GIRL

GB (6)

1st Funnell’s POWERPACK EUPHORIA

Lovely bitch with a good overall shape and level topline. Good head shape with a lovely

dark eye, nice front and strong quarters. Well balanced and presented nicely.

2nd O’Malley’s THEBILECIOUS TE AMO ATLOMSTAFFS

Red bitch with good overall shape, nice front and good quarters. Lovely outline,

although I would like to see a little more fill and substance through the body. Plenty to

like.

3rd Smets’ HASPENGOLD XO REBELLIOUS (Bel)

Res Preston’s KAHAMAIA QUEENSTOWN

PGB (12,5)

1st Matthews’ JANJOMA HEARTS DESIRE

Two lovely bitches, both showing good size and quality. The winner has a lovely head

shape, good ears, level topline, good front and strong rear quarters. Ultimately won on

just that little bit more depth of chest, which gave her the edge today.

2nd Pickett & Partridge’s VALGLO KISS ME QUICK

Another very nice bitch with good size and shape. Lovely head, good ears and

expression, with a level topline and good front. Nice rib and good rear quarters, giving a

lovely overall outline. Very close between these two quality bitches.

3rd Hagan’s KAHAMAIA AUCKLAND

Res Phillips’ GEORDIESTOON QUEEN OF FURY

LB (19,5)

1st Paterson’s STORMNOIR BLACK DAHLIA – BCC

Black brindle bitch of nice size, excellent breed type and looking very fit. Good length of

muzzle, good head, straight front with plenty of width, good shoulders, good rib and

strong rear quarters. Lovely level topline, showing light in the loin. Excellent, powerful

movement with good parallel action. Handled very well and presented in excellent

condition. A very worthy CC winner.

2nd Blake’s LLANSTAFFS THE ONE AT RIGANTONA – BRCC

Lovely, well-balanced bitch of good breed type, with good shoulders, a good straight

front and level topline. Good rib and strong rear quarters, showing light in the loin. Good

head with good ear set, nice expression and good length of muzzle. Good overall

outline and a pleasing, feminine bitch. Pleased to award her the reserve CC.

3rd Rogers & Daly-Lees’ BERRYSTOCK AGAMEMNON

Res Rochelle & Kirk’s METALBULL BLACK PEARL

OB (11,1)

1st Rogers & Daly-Lees’ BERRYSTOCK BEST KEPT SECRET

Lovely bitch with a beautiful short-coupled shape and good ribs. Lovely dark eye and

expression, with good shoulders, straight front and strong rear quarters. Good topline

and excellent overall balance. Moved well and showed herself beautifully.

2nd Bennett’s SCIPELEI AGAINST ALL ODDS

Another smart bitch with a lovely outline and nice ear set. Beautiful dark eye and

expression, strong shoulders, straight front, good rib and strong quarters. Lovely short-

coupled shape and moved extremely well. A very nice bitch and a worthy second.

3rd Rowe & South’s CH ILLORI CONSTELLATION JW

Res Harkin & Jones’ KAMARISTAFFS ROYAL DUCHESS JW