Potteries Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club

Potteries Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club

Open Show

15^th February 2026

 To the Committee, Officers and members of Potteries Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club, thank you for the invitation to judge at your Open Show. The very warm welcome from all of the committee members and the hospitality that my wife and I received was exceptional (step forward Mr Dave McKimm). The handmade gift was very special indeed and I thank you for it very much. The efforts of the committee and members that obviously been put into organising and holding this show was much appreciated by all, especially me. The new venue was excellent, with plenty of room for exhibitors and their dogs, and a good-sized ring. I am grateful to Tyler and Georgia who acted as ring stewards, your assistance in keeping the ring moving very efficiently for me made everything much easier on the day. My thanks to you both for a great job, well done.

Last and certainly not least, thank you to all of the exhibitors who afforded me the opportunity to go over your dogs and accepted my decisions sportingly, and with good grace.

The entry figure was huge, with some excellent Staffords to go over. I appreciate that the weather has been woeful this Winter and keeping dogs fit can be difficult in such conditions, but the overall fitness levels were commendable, in some exhibits, exceptional and this can make a difference. Well done! In terms of dentition, I don’t mind a slightly misplaced incisor or a broken tooth or two, they are terriers after all and it happens very easily, but I did find a number of exhibits with inverted (converging/base narrow) canines and one with a level bite. No dogs exhibited any degree of breathing difficulties even though there were a couple of very short muzzles.

Minor Puppy Dog (4, 0)

1^st. Davis & Davis’ Sharmara Fidelus Charm

A brindle and white pup, compact and with an excellent head of good proportions. He has a good muzzle length and a well-defined stop. Rose ears and very dark, round eyes give him a lovely expression. All is sound in his mouth. He has a straight front, well boned legs, strong pasterns, and very neat feet. Well ribbed and with a level topline, well placed shoulders and nicely bent stifles, his movement and handing were excellent. Good luck with him, he has plenty of potential and should do well.

2^nd. Fairhursts’ Fairleniums Snow Storm

White pied. A bigger and stronger pup all over with a strong, deep skull. He has a decent length of muzzle housing a correct scissor bite. Rose ears and dark, round eyes add to the attraction. He has good rib, correct angulations, a good bend of stifle and a level topline. He moved well and carried his tail correctly. I preferred the more athletic frame of 1^st and these two will swap places in future, I’m sure.

3^rd. Gibson’s Staffordsmax Dynamite

Res. James’ Sharmara Salvio Hexia

Puppy Dog (8, 2)

1^st. Kerry, Houwaart & Daly’s Jacobeaus The Legacy

Black brindle. This is a super, classy young dog developing very nicely indeed. His skull is deep and with good width, his muzzle is of a good length with a correct scissor bite. The darkest of eyes and neat ears create a piercing expression. He is of standard height, of good width in front and with plenty of forechest. His brisket is of correct depth and well-muscled. His neck is strong and tapers nicely to his withers and well angled shoulder assembly. Enough spring of rib for his age, his loin is spannable and he is well tucked up. There is plenty of muscle in his hindquarters and his stifles are nicely bent. He maintained his level topline stood and on the move. His coat was short and gleaming. A great blend of bull and terrier (strength and athleticism), I was very impressed with him.

BEST PUPPY DOG, BEST PUPPY IN SHOW

2^nd. McDermott & Arntzen’s Proudstaff Day Tripper

Black brindle, well up on the leg, with the neatest of feet and very nicely balanced. His head is of good proportions with a strong, square muzzle and with a correct bite. Neat rose ears and well-placed, dark eyes complete the picture. He has a correct length of neck; he is ribbed well back and there is enough spring for his age. His angulations are correct, with well laid-back shoulders, a good length of upper arm. In his hind quarters, his stifles all well bent and his hocks are well let down. Consequently, his movement was sound out and back and he maintained his level topline, also carrying his tail correctly. He is not just as far on developmentally as 1^st, but I look forward to seeing him again as I feel he has huge potential. Good luck with him.

3^rd. Lewis’ Durhamstaff Shoot To Thrill

Res. Courtney’s Dexilystaffs Northern Star

VHC. Sandford’s Lornicstaffs King Arthur

Junior Dog (5, 2)

1^st. Miller’s Skyland Tilikum

A black brindle with a white patch on his chest, he is of standard size and compact proportions. He has a broad skull and a good length of muzzle housing a sound scissor bite, rose ears and dark, round eyes. He is of good width with a correct depth of brisket and a well sprung rib. He has good, strong pasterns and the neatest of feet. With good angulations fore and aft and well bent stifles, he moved very well indeed, maintained his level topline, and carried his tail correctly.

2^nd. Seymour’s Dekayros Eye Of The Tiger

A brindle dog well up on his leg and of good strength all over. He has a good head and a strong muzzle of good length with a correct bite. His eyes are dark and round, he has well set ears and a strong underjaw. He has a nice width, his front is straight and his shoulders are correctly angled. On the move, he maintained his level topline. He was closer behind in his movement than 1^st.

3^rd. Jones’ Dusklight Rebel Heart

Yearling Dog (5, 2)

1^st. Martinez’s Bullbrothers The Navigator JW

A powerfully constructed black/brindle with white chest and sock. His head is strong with a wide, deep skull, neat, well-set ears and dark, round eyes giving him a pleasing expression. His muzzle is strong and houses a correct bite. With good of width to his front and plenty of forechest, he has a deep brisket and a barrel rib. His shoulders are well laid back, he has a strong neck, level topline, and well bent stifles. He has good muscle mass, was in great condition and his shining coat accentuated this. On the move, he was parallel in front and behind. A physically imposing dog who should do very well.

2^nd. Walsh’s Geordiestoon Defiant Boy

Brindle with white markings. A young dog of standard height and with a super headpiece; a deep, wide skull, a good length of muzzle and a clean foreface. He has rose ears and dark, round eyes giving him a super expression. His neck tapered nicely to his well-set and angled shoulders; he has well-boned legs and strong pasterns with the required turn out. He has a wide front and deep brisket, good rib, and a level topline, which he maintained on the move. His rear angulations are correct, and his hindquarters are well muscled. In great condition, he moved very well and carried his tail correctly.

3^rd. Miller’s Skyland Tilikum

Novice Dog (1, 0)

1^st. See 1^st Minor Puppy

Post Graduate Dog (3, 0, 1 withdrawn)

1^st. Bennett’s Powerpack Singularity

A black brindle with white on his chest. This dog was one of the fittest exhibits of the day. He is of standard height, compact and very well-muscled. His head is strong without being overdone, is of good width and depth and well proportioned. His muzzle is of good strength and his bite is correct. Neat rose ears and his well set, dark eyes give his expression an impressive intensity. His front is straight, his legs are well-boned, with strong pasterns and neat feet. He has a strong neck, correct shoulder angulations, a very pleasing and proportionate width of chest. His brisket is of good depth, his ribs nicely sprung and he is close coupled and very definitely light in the loin. His topline is level and his tail well set on. Well bent stifles and well let down hocks complete the picture. On the move, he was parallel fore and aft, maintained his level topline and carried his tail correctly. He was alert at all times and worked well with his handler. Very impressive. I was pleased to award him Reserve Best Dog and Reserve Best in Show.

2^nd. Martinez’s Bullbrothers Timelord

A substantial, powerfully built, top-sized fawn dog. He has a powerful head with a deep, wide skull, dark eyes, and neat rose ears. He has a correct scissor bite. His neck is strong, his chest is wide and he has a barrel rib. His strongly boned front legs, strong pasterns and neat feet, and correct angulations in his shoulders are complimented by, well bent stifles and powerful thigh muscles in his hindquarters. All of this made allowed him to move soundly out and back. I just preferred the more compact proportions of 1^st.

Limit Dog (3, 0)

1^st. Lloyd’s Kalostaffs Es Lo Que Es JW

Black brindle of standard size and very nicely proportioned, clean head with a good length of muzzle and a correct scissor bite. He has a strong and well-muscled neck tapering to his well laid-back shoulders. His rib is nicely sprung, his brisket is of good depth, and he had a nice tuck to his loin. His hindquarters have good, hard muscle in his first and second thighs and his stifles are well bent. He moved very well, carrying his tail correctly and maintaining his level topline. He won this class over 2^nd with the length and tidiness in his muzzle.

2^nd. Staton’s Geordiestaffs Am Clammin At Invictastaff

A wonderful brindle with white markings, this lad is top height and nicely balanced overall with good bone and substance. His head has width and depth but not overdone for his size, finished off with neat ears and dark eyes. With a broad front, deep brisket, and well tucked loin, in profile he presents an athletic picture and his fitness was commendable. His front and rear angulations, close coupling and level topline complete the picture and allowed him to move well.

3^rd. Moult’s Kamaristaffs Royal Legend at Moultstaffs JW

Open Dog (5,0)

1^st. Marsden’s Jayneze Doctor Jimmy At Modlife

A brindle dog of top size, this was my standout dog on the day. His head is strong and of the correct proportions; wide, deep, with excellent cheek bumps. His muzzle is of a good length and houses a perfect scissor bite. Going over him, he has a strong neck, correctly angled shoulder construction showing no looseness, a straight front with well boned front legs, strong pasterns, and neat feet. He has a deep brisket, well sprung rib, and the required lightness of loin. In profile, he displays a combination of strength and athleticism suggesting a fitness for function. His topline was level stood and on the move. He has a wide front with plenty of forechest and he has hard, tight muscle right through from his chest to his powerful first and second thighs. His stifles are well bent, and his hocks well let down. Overall, he has a very impressive physique. Consequently, his movement is parallel fore and aft, with drive from his strong hind end. He was presented in excellent condition with short nails and gleaming coat. However, his physical excellence aside, this dog has presence. He has neat ears and round, dark eyes with an intensity in his expression that is hard to ignore. There is a confidence and an air of menace about him that I loved. I was very happy to award him Best Dog and Best In Show.

2^nd. Hudson’s Fairlenium Iron King At Cannistaff

A flashy white and brindle dog with good lift and substance presented in excellent condition. He has a strong and clean head with a good depth and width to his skull. His muzzle is of a decent length, with a strong underjaw and he has a correct scissor bite. His front is straight, of good width with good forechest. His legs are well boned and supported on strong pasterns. With a strong neck and correctly angled shoulders, he showed no looseness. He is closely coupled, his brisket is of the correct depth, his rib is well sprung, and he maintains a level topline standing and on the move. In his hindquarters, he has well bent stifles, strong first and second thighs and well let down hocks. His fitness was evident from his hard muscle to his well tucked loin. He moved very well out and back with his tail carried low. He impressed me a lot. A bit of a cliché I know, but he really was unfortunate to come up against 1^st today.

3^rd. Howard’s Matrixstaffs Knight Star JW

Res. Martinez’s Bullbrothers Howay The Lads

VHC. Thorley & Fearnley’s Crewestaff Half Blud Prince

Veteran Dog/Bitch (5, 1)

A wonderful class of golden oldies who clearly enjoyed their time in the ring, and I certainly enjoyed seeing them in there.

1^st. Johnson’s Ch Ellchansha Once Upon A Time JW

Black brindle of 8 years old in very fit condition that would not look out of place in the open class. She is a picture of class from nose to tail. Her head has strength but retains femininity, with width, depth, and as strong muzzle of good length. She has a correct scissor bite, well-set rose ears, round, dark, eyes. These combine to give her a very attractive expression. Her neck is strong and of correct length, tapering to her correctly angled shoulder and upper arms. Her front is straight, of nice width and her legs are strong and she has very tidy feet. She was up on her pasterns the whole time. With a good rib, level topline, light loin, and a nice tuck, in profile she presents an athletic outline. Her hindquarters have well bent stifles and good, hard muscles in her thighs. When she settled, she moved with ease and carried her tail correctly. A very impressive package. Pleased to award her Best Veteran and Reserve Best Bitch.

2^nd. Funnell’s Powerpack Alura Finvarra JW

Another black brindle similar in style to 1^st. She also has a strong feminine head with good proportionate width and depth of skull, length and strength of muzzle and a correct scissor bite. The neatest of ears and wonderful dark eyes create a piercing expression. Her front has width, plenty of forechest and correct depth of brisket, well boned legs, strong pasterns, and neat feet. A good rib, level topline, well tucked loin, well bent stifles, and thighs with good muscle combine for an athletic outline. She moved well and carried her tail correctly. I liked this lady a lot, but the fitness of 1^st was enough to push her into 2^nd today.

3^rd. Funnel’ls Lackyle Oiche Éirí for Powerpack

Res. Fairhurst’s Fairleniums Iron Man

VHC. Slokas Alport Hallo Man

Minor Puppy Bitch (5, 0)

1^st. Hirst & Bibby’s Taraiel Amazing Grace

Black brindle of standard height and good width in front. Her head is very well proportioned in terms of width, depth, and length of muzzle which houses a correct bite. Neat ears and the darkest of eyes add to the attraction. She has a correct length of neck, well angled shoulder construction, good rib and length of sternum, close coupling, and a level topline. Her hindquarters have a good bend of stifle, well let down hocks and nicely developing muscular thighs for one so young. She moved very well, carrying her tail low, and she was expertly handled. There’s a bit of class about this pup and I’m sure she will do very well. Good luck with her. Best Puppy Bitch.

2^nd. Brookes’ Bullbrothers Celtic Star

Red with a white front and feet. An impressive youngster with a well-proportioned feminine head. Her muzzle is of a good length and strength, and she has a correct scissor bite. Her front is wide and with a good depth of brisket. She is well ribbed, slightly longer cast that 1^st and light in the loin. Her front is straight and her legs well boned, her shoulders are well laid back. She has a level topline which she maintained stood and on the move. Her strong, well bent stifles gave her drive from the rear when she moved, and she was parallel in front. A very nice pup who should also do very well.

3^rd. Marsden’s Jayneze All Or Nothing At Modlife

Res. Stevens’ Ronjac Patsy Stone

VHC. Gibson’s Staffordsmax The Hype

Puppy Bitch (6, 3)

1^st. Walsh’s Crowstaff Seize The Day For Weorc

Black brindle with a white chest. Her head is very well proportioned in terms of width and depth, has a good length of muzzle, a strong underjaw and correct dentition. Her ears are neat and thin, her eyes dark and round giving a very appealing expression. Her front is straight; she has ample width and a correct depth of brisket. Her neck is of good length and strength, tapering to correctly her constructed shoulder assembly, she has enough spring of rib for her age and her topline is level. She is close coupled, ribbed well back and light in her loin, which is nicely tucked up. She has well bent stifles and she had good muscle coverage all over. She moved very well but I preferred the tail carriage of the minor puppy in the challenge for best puppy bitch.

2^nd. O’Malley’s Duffmann Acromantula Atlomstaffs

A flashy red and white bitch of neat proportions. Her head is of correct proportions with neat ears and the darkest of eyes, a nice length of muzzle housing correct dentition. She is wide in front with straight and well boned legs. She has correctly structured shoulders, enough spring for her age and is close coupled. She has a level topline a nicely tucked loin. Her muscle is developing well in her hindquarters, her stifles are nicely bent, and her hocks are well let down. Her front movement was parallel, but she was slightly closer behind than 1^st. Another very nice pup, good luck with her.

3^rd. Thompson’s Dexilystaffs Bright Star

Junior Bitch (3, 0)

1^st. Ford’s Bullrichs Knock It Off At Jamnloz (IMP DEU)

Red with a white chest. She has a wonderfully straight front of good width, correct depth of brisket, plenty of forechest and well boned legs. Her head is clean, well-proportioned and her muzzle is of good length and strength with a correct scissor bite. The neatest of ears and dark eyes give her an attentive expression and she watched the whole time. Her ribs are well sprung, and she has a good length of sternum. She is muscular, compact and has great balance. Her topline was level standing and on the move. Good bend of stifle and muscular first and second thighs drove her forward and she was parallel in front and behind on the move. Fit and muscular, she is an impressive youngster and one to watch.

2^nd. Mills’ Milarkebull Eleven

A black brindle that was taller and stronger all over than 1^st. She retains balance though, with a good front of width and depth, correct angulations in her shoulders and hindquarters and with a level topline and a good spring of rib. Her skull is wide and has depth, her muzzle is clean and houses a correct bite. She moved well enough, carrying her tail correctly.

3^rd. Thompson’s Dexilystaffs Bright Star

Yearling Bitch (4, 1)

1^st. Funnell’s Powerpack Euphoria

Black brindle. Her head is strong but feminine, with width and depth to her skull, good muzzle length, very neat rose ears and the darkest of eyes. Her expression is piercing and she followed me throughout. She has very nicely proportioned width, depth, and strength all over, her legs have plenty of bone, strong pasterns and she stands on very neat feet. Her neck is strong and tapers to correctly angled shoulders. With a well sprung ribcage, close coupling, and a level topline, she has a well tucked loin and muscle along her back. Her stifles are well bent; her thighs are muscular and provided discernible drive on the move. Her overall strength, including her head strength, and balance earned her a well-deserved 1^st place.

2^nd. Howard’s Janjoma Heart And Soul At Matrixstaffs

A black brindle of similar style to 1^st. Her head is well proportioned, of decent strength and muzzle length. Her dentition is correct. She is compact and balanced with correct angulations fore and aft, well sprung ribs, a nicely tucked loin, a level topline, and she is well muscled throughout. She moved very well and carried her tail correctly. Another classy bitch, I just preferred that little bit extra all over that 1^st had today.

3^rd. Martinez’s Bullbrothers Black Oil JW

Novice Bitch (5,1)

1^st. O’Malley’s Duffmann Acromantula Atlomstaffs

See 2^nd Puppy Bitch.

2^nd. Mills’ Milarkebull Eleven

See 2^nd Junior Bitch.

3^rd. Martinez’s Bullbrothers Northern Star

Res. Brookes’ Bullbrothers Celtic Star

Post Graduate Bitch (9,1)

1^st. Hudson’s Fairleniums Cloak N Dagger At Cannistaffs

A very fit white and brindle pied bitch of excellent strength and balance. Her head is strong and well balanced by her muzzle which is clean enough and houses a correct scissor bite. She has width and depth to her front, good forechest and a muscular brisket. Her front legs are straight and well boned; her shoulders are correctly angled and constructed. She is ribbed well back, and her ribcage is well sprung. Her hind quarters are strong, with well bent stifles and plenty of muscle in her first and second thighs. She moved very well, carrying her tail correctly. She pushed hard for reserve best bitch.

2^nd. Winrow& Greaves’ Jayneze Ramona

A brindle bitch of strength, excellent balance, and proportion and well up on the leg. Her skull has width, depth, and balance, with a strong muzzle of good length and housing correct dentition. She has neat ears and piercing dark eyes. With good width of chest, correct drop of brisket, straight and well boned legs, she impresses front on. Her neck is strong and of good length, her shoulders are well laid back. She has good rib, a level topline, and a tuck to her loin. Her stifles are well bent, her thighs are well muscled and drove her forward on the move. She was quite unsettled but moved well when she got going.

3^rd. Funnell’s Powerpack Fleur Delacour

Res. Thorley & Fearnley’s Crewestaff Pretty Woman

VHC. Davies’ Briganah I’m Still Standing

Limit Bitch (8, 1)

1^st. Johnson’s Ellchansha Cast a Spell

A black brindle of some class. Her head is strong with depth and width of skull, complimented by her neat ear carriage and correct eye placement. Her muzzle is of correct length, and she has a correct scissor bite. She is well up on the leg and very nicely balanced, with proportionate width to her chest and the correct depth of brisket, a level topline, close coupling and a light, well tucked loin. She presents a very pleasing picture of athleticism combined with the required strength throughout. She is well ribbed back, and her ribcage is well sprung. Her shoulder angulations are correct with straight and well boned front legs on strong pasterns and neat feet, and her hindquarters have well bent stifles, good muscle development and well let down hocks. Movement was sound out and back and her tail was carried low. Her fitness and condition was very much appreciated. Top class. I preferred that little bit more lift that she had over 2^nd today.

2^nd. Bennett’s Scipelei Against All Odds

A black brindle with white on her chest, well-proportioned and very fit, with hard muscle throughout. Her head is clean with a good, strong muzzle, neat ears, and an alert expression. She has a correct scissor bite. Her front is straight with enough width and correct depth, and she stands with good bone in her front legs, strong pasterns, and neat feet. Her neck is strong, of a good length and tapers to well-constructed shoulders showing no looseness, a strong back with close coupling and a level topline. She has ample rib, a good tuck and strong, well-muscled hindquarters. Her stifles are well bent and gave her nice drive when she moved. Her movement overall was very good, and she carried her tail low.

3^rd. Sandford’s Skyestaffs Unspoken At Lornicstaff

Res. Heron’s Dilirystaff Fangtastic

VHC. Martinez’s Bullbrothers Mist Mydnight

Open Bitch (7, 2)

1^st. Jones and Harkin’s Kamaristaffs Royal Duchess

A black brindle of standard height and athletic stature. What a stunner she is! Her head is of ample strength with good proportions and a strong muzzle and underjaw but retaining femininity. She has the darkest of round eyes which followed me everywhere. With correct angulations in her shoulders which showed no sign of looseness, she is supported on well-boned legs, strong pasterns and the neatest of feet. She has a good width of front and a correct drop of brisket, coming level with her elbows. She has a well-muscled neck, a level topline, nicely muscled loin, and well bent stifles. She has strongly muscled first and second thighs and well let down hocks. In side profile, her athletic physique is very easy to appreciate and I did very much. She has ample rib and excellent tuck up. When she found her pace, she moved parallel in front and behind, carrying her tail low. She beat second on movement today. She oozes class and I was pleased to award her Best Bitch, Best Opposite Sex.

2^nd. Johnson’s Ellchansha Put A Spell On You

Another classy black brindle. She has super head strength and depth to her skull, a proportionate length and strength of muzzle but retains femininity. She has neat, well-set rose ears and correctly placed round, dark eyes. She has ample lift and good width to her front which is straight with good forechest. Her brisket is of correct depth, she has s nice length to her sternum, and her ribcage is well sprung. Her shoulder assembly is correctly constructed, and her front legs have good bone with tidy feet. Her loin is well tucked; her hindquarters are well muscled and her stifles well bent. Her profile displays her athletic construction and level topline. She maintained her topline on the move, carrying her tail correctly.

3^rd. Winrow & Greaves’ Jayneze Miss Attitude

Res. Liggins, Liggins & Curd’s Ch Ellchansha Under Your Spell At Knockon JW

VHC. Howard’s Ch Matrixstaffs Black Beauty

Jim McCarthy (Laochra).