DOGS

My thanks to the committee for making my day so enjoyable – sorry I couldn’t help more!! Also thank you to all the exhibitors who entered under me and hopefully I didn’t upset too many!! Special thanks to my stewards who made my job so much easier by running a seamless ring for me.

I was very pleased with the dogs that came under me, still a few untidy feet but on the whole I felt the overall standard had improved. Too much emphasis on titbits which makes the handler and judge’s life more difficult, try to train without them!!

My co judge Ann Corns and I agreed on all our joint decisions.

Minor Puppy Dog. 1

1st Blow’s SCOUTOR ROGUE ONE – Well-presented black with white marking, smart well put together 7 month baby, good head shape, dark eye, moved well, should have a good future

Puppy Dog 4 (1)

1st Hands & Wyatt SKYESTAFF WINTER SOLDIER – See above

2nd Hammond’s HAMMYSTAFF RED REVENGE – lovely red, excellent dark mask, dark eye, nice head shape, think he is getting his own ‘revenge’ on his handler, as he is a real handful, when he did manage to walk properly his movement was good.

3rd Knight’s KALOSTAFFS DARK NIGHT – black brindle, not as mature as first 2, front feet need to tighten, nice head shape, dark eye, moved well but could do with some more training, handler will have some fun with him.

Junior Dog 11 (3)

1st Boggins & Burton's LUTHAIS LOCH TAY – just my sort, definitely the best in this class, glad he was there! Good head shape, well placed eyes, neat ears, good mouth, excellent pigmentation, moved and handled well, just mature enough for his age and in good condition and well presented, one of the best today, was in my mind for reserve cc but lost out on maturity

2nd James LUTHAIS LOCH NESS – litter brother to first, different but nevertheless nice dog, nice head shape, good eyes, mouth good, ears held back so lost a bit on expression, not so keen for me to go over back end (he was not alone in this class for this), moved well.

3rd Cherry’s FINNSTAFF PISTOL PETE – red with good dark mask, dark eye, good mouth, moved well, well deserved place.

Res Smith's TILLCARR FORGED IN FIRE.

VHC Birmingham's NEROTORO REGAZZO DORO.

Yearling Dog 5 (1)

1. Harper & Whittaker's BETHALEESE’S POLDARK – well presented black brindle, good pigmentation all round, good mouth, enough muscle, movement ok
2. Fairhurst’s FAIRLENIUM’S AMERICAN PIE – smart pied, needs to body up but was youngest in class, good shaped head, ears good, good expression, moved ok
3. Nolan’s CHISWELSTAFF I AM LEGEND – he lacked confidence in the ring, handler needs to practice more to get the best out of him, head shape good, mouth good, as was pigmentation, keep an eye on his ears, moved ok.
4. Res  Birmingham's NEROTORO REGAZZO DORO.
    

Novice Dog 4 (2)

1. Nolan’s CHISWELSTAFF I AM LEGEND – see previous class
2. Birmingham’s NEROTORO RAGAZZO DORO – well constructed black brindle, nice head shape, only 14 months old and his second show, handler needs to do training with him, and he will have some fun with him, moved well.

Graduate Dog 5

1. Wise’s MONTGOMERY GUARD – black brindle, longer in the body, good head shape, ears need to be watched, moved ok.
2. Davis & Booth’s HAMASON SUSPENDED BY STARS AT SHARMARA – beautiful brindle, still immature, needs to body up but he is still only young, good shaped head, excellent pigmentation, good eye shape, should mature into a nice specimen, moved well
3. Nolan’s CHISWELSTAFF I AM LEGEND
4. Res Norris's LABRASTAFF MAGMA AT HAIDASTAFF 
5. VHC Walker's GEORGIE POERGIE POPS AT TESHLEYSTAF

 Post Graduate Dog 11 (1)

1. Parker’s JACKABYTE BOLETORO AT NETTLEWORTH – super compact black brindle, well proportioned, excellent pigmentation all round, correct head shape, neat feet, handled and moved well.
2. Williamson’s ALPORT HIGHLANDER – very similar to first, therefore similar comments, could change places another time but I liked them both

       3. Funnell’s POWERPACK TAM O’SHANTER – good all-round dog, slightly larger than 1 & 2 but still well within the standard, moved well

       Res Stillman's SIKAISTAFF SHADOW WARRIOR AT MAIDENDALE

      VHC Devlin's TIGHTLINES DUSTYS TRAIL 

Limit Dog 10 (1)

1. McConnellogue LONEMOOR POLARA  See Above
2. Mallon – HARKLINE KING LOUIE – again, another top-quality dog, unlucky to meet 1st today, similar comments to one, he was very on his toes and enjoying his day, good shaped head, moved well. RCC
3. Gibson HOLMANE MOLDAVITE AT STAFFORDSMAX – another good specimen, slightly leaner than 1 & 2 but nevertheless everything good, moved well.

Res Johnson ELLCHANSHA HOTSHOT

VHC Makin & Porter WAYSTAFF MOON SHINE

Open Dog 16

1. Arntzen & Manito CATSTAFF USED TO – first time I have seen this dog, excellent head shape, good eye, good ear placement, mouth correct, pigmentation excellent, moved well just thought he lacked a bit of animation.
2. Johnson CH TILLCARR FIRE COANDA – super specimen, pushed hard for first place, well presented moved well.
3. Wilson CH NORTHSTAFF NOTORIOUS – another nice dog, similar comments to 1, moved well. These 3 could (and I am sure do) easily swop places.

Res Norton CH TARAIEL STORMZY OF TIKKURILAN

VHC Pocknell ASHSTOCK HIGHLAND WARRIOR AT BLUNOOSA 
Veteran Dog 7 (1)
 

1. Davis BRAUNSTAFF FROM HASBURY – See Top Of page
2. Whitley’s GINSTEAN BLACK BOMBER – older than first with less grey!!, close run thing with 1, again good pigmentation, neat ears, round eye, enjoyed his day out, as did all the veterans.
3. Thomas BIGGLESWICK FUNCY DEVIL – pied, another lovey specimen, good expression, he moved well.
4. Res Gardner LABRASTAF CURIOUS GEORGE
5. VHC Mitchell OUR LITTLE CRACKER
   
   (Judge) Glynis Yuill

BITCHES

My sincere thanks to the Officers and Committee of Southern Counties, for a well organised show, nothing was left to chance. My two stewards, Kim and Natalie, were very efficient, helping to keep the ring moving smoothly.

It had been concerning me that due to Lockdown, how this would have affected the lower classes, as perhaps, due to travel and other restrictions, the breeding programme of choice, may have been affected. I was, therefore, pleased to see some real quality coming through. As custodians of the Breed, this augers well for the future. Overall the quality was very high, the only mouth faults were a couple of misplaced teeth.

MINOR PUPPY BITCH (8.2)

1st. Jackson “JACKABYTE NEMESIS”. Please see above.

2nd. Wall “GOLDWYN SHES THE ONE”.  Beautifully balanced red, pushed 1 all the way, these two will change places many times. Clean, well defined head, well developed cheek bumps, good shoulder placement and the straightest of fronts. Level topline maintained on the move. I predict that these two youngsters will attain their titles with some ease.

3rd. Wooley “BETHALEESE’S BEWITCHED”.

Res. Rochelle “MOURNESTAFF DOLLYS BRAE”.

VHC. Chamberlain “KINDRED SPIRIT BULLPARRABEN”.

PUPPY BITCH (7)

1st. Harkin “A BIT OF HANKY PANKY”. Compact br. Dark round eye, giving pleasing expression. Brisket needs to drop to balance front. Short coupled with level topline. Movement good when she settled

2nd. Hands & Freeman “SKYESTAFF SHE CONQUERED”. Blk.Br. Nice typy pup, shown in very good condition. Stood four square, excellent feet, good spring of rib for age. Moved well

3rd. Noonan & Bunt “SKYESTAFF FALL INTO LINE”.

Res. Payne “AUCHDAREN KISS FULL OF FIRE”.

VHC. Emery “CASAILS YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE”.

JUNIOR BITCH (14.2)

1st. Thomas “TILICIOUS WHATEVER AT BIGGLESWICK”. Nicely balanced red, good headshape, clean lipped, neat ears, good well defined stop, giving overall very pleasing expression. Moved with drive

2nd. Parker “ELITEBULL MOJITO AT NETTLEWORTH”. Blk/Br finer boned than 1. Lovely headshape, with well set ears. Good shoulder placement. Short coupled, level topline. Pleasing outline.

3rd. Pearson & Lambert “KODAKNOTT COLD AS ICE”.

Res. Asker “DAZMARNIC BECAUSE I CAN”.

VHC. Terry “GNOSALL SUN BEAMS FINE YOU”.

YEARLING BITCH (10.1)

1st. Hirst & Bibby “TARAIEL DUA LIPA”. What a cracking youngster. Lovely headshape, dark round eye. Well defined stop, short clean muzzle , beautiful feminine expression. Short coupled, with well sprung rib. Super fit , hard, condition. Moved well with drive. Pushed hard for top honours today.

2nd. Boulton & Hayton “DUSKLIGHT CASSIOPEIA”.

3rd. Jones & Merrick “MAGICGEM QUEEN OF HEARTS AT ROUGESTAFF”.

Res. Kendall “CH ROSSOBULL UPSY DAISY”.

VHC. Wooley “BETHALEESE’S GODS EYE”.

NOVICE BITCH (10.3)

1st. Noonan & Bunt “SKYESTAFF FALL INTO LINE”. Blk/br of good type, came 3rd in strong Puppy class. Needs to mature, brisket yet to drop, Moved very well, with drive.

2nd. Pearson & Lambert “DILIRYSTAFF BOLD SPIRIT”. Good headshape, nice dark round eye, clean muzzle, giving overall pleasing expression. Longer cast than winner.

3rd. McDermott “MACADERMUS LITTLE STAR”.

Res. Phillips “JACKABYTE SEDUCTIVE”.

VHC. Robinson, Robinson-Cox, & Cox “HAMASON A WISH AWAY”.

GRADUATE BITCH (12)

1st. Wall “GOLDWYN LA ROUX”. Nicely balanced red. Good headshape, with clean features, no exaggerations, strong feminine head with well defined cheek bumps, darkest of eyes, Straight front, very neat tight feet. Moved well, with level topline.

2nd. Stanway “WAYSTAFF WHATS THE CRACK”. White, with pleasing headshape, strong neck, good shoulder placement and clean front. Moved and handled very well.

3rd. Robinson, Robinson-Cox, & Cox “HAMASON BELLE O’THE BALL”.

Res. Davies “GUSONSTAFF DEAL ME IN”.

VHC. Hopkins “RASPBERRY RIPPLE OF SPIRIT-STAFFS TO TRUFFLESTAFF (IMP DEU)”.

POST GRADUATE BITCH (13.4)

1st. Johnson “TILLCARR KISSED BY FIRE”. Lovely well balanced Blk/Br, Superb headshape, neat ears, well defined stop, short strong muzzle. Alert expression. Good clean front, neatest of feet, level topline retained on the move. Good strong hindquarters and well angulated at the rear. Presented in very good fettle. Pleased to award RCC

2nd. Yates “ELLCHANSHA HAPPY EVER AFTER”. Blk/br, very pleasing outline, good head, with pronounced stop, short clean muzzle. Good rear angulation. Moved well, with drive. Well handled.

3rd. Thomas “BIGGLESWICK SHE DEVIL”.

Res. Lloyd & Williams “DAJAST VIXEN”.

VHC. Canavan “BOLDSTOCK WHOS BOVERED NOW”.

LIMIT BITCH (13.1)

1st. Fulford “GAZSTAFFS DIAMOND”. Blk/Br very well balanced, good headshape, neatest of ears, Short, clean muzzle. Beautiful feminine expression. Well dropped brisket. Short coupled, moved well, handled well

2nd. Wells “TARAIEL RAY OF LIGHT AT WELLSSTAFFS”. Quality throughout, balanced, with good bone, Good head, neat and clean. Strong neck, leading to good shoulder placement and true straight front. Moved well holding topline on the move.

3rd. Stanway “WAYSTAFF HONEYMOON”.

Res. Isles “LUTHAIS AURORA BOREALIS”.

VHC. Bainborough “SIKAISTAFF DARK PHEONIX”.

OPEN BITCH (10)

1st. Johnson “CH ELLCHANSHA ONCE UPON A TIME JW”. See Above.

2nd. Jackson “JACKABYTE BOCOUTURE JW”. A quality bitch which has many of the attributes of winner. The classic headshape one has come to expect from this Breeder, good shoulder placement, straight as a dye front, tight well padded feet that were probably the best on show today. Shown in lovely condition. Preferred the movement of 1.

3rd. Marshall “CH MARSTAFF TRUE GRIT”.

Res. Jones “CH CHISWELLSTAFF BLACK VELVET AT KAMARISTAFF JW”.

VHC. Anchor “LONEMOOR INION REALTA”.

VETERAN BITCH (17.7)

1st. Folwell & Morris “ASBONSTAFF JUST IN TIME AT ROWELLSTAFF”.

2nd. Wilson “CH BULLHAWK JESSIE JAY AT NORTHSTAFF”. Strong well boned B/Br, punishing head. Preferred the cleaner lips and muzzle of 1

3rd. Harrison & Roper “CH TRAWDEN ICE & SPICE JW”.

Res. Boulton & Hayton”ALBERMARBULL MOULIN ROUGE AT DUSKLIGHT”.

VHC. Canavan “CH BOLDSTOCK AM I BOVERED JW”.

Judge: Ann Corns.