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I would like to express my gratitude to the committee for the invitation to judge at your Championship Show. It was an honour that I will never forget. I would also like to thank you for your generous hospitality and applause especially to all my decisions on the day. As you probably guessed I take the Staffordshire Bull Terrier very seriously and can only judge what’s before me.
At this stage I normally put what faults that I find down so that folks can see what I am looking for, however, as a breeder myself I am aware of the basics which is type and temperament, which I found in abundance. In my opinion the head is the most important. The description of the head as follows; should be powerful in its size, but size is not important but in balance with the rest of the dog. What I am looking for a square skull deep as its broad roughly 2 to 1 with a short muzzle equally deep and broad with tight flews (lips), and flat under eye giving a chiselled for-face. The standard calls for a distinct stop giving the wonderful, kindly expression, but however there are dogs that have a long sloping stop with oval eyes this is referred to as a foreign expression and is highly undesirable, moreover once you get in your line, its difficult to get out, we have to be aware of this and take care to prevent this form of contamination creeping into our breeding.
The standard also calls for broad front not wide well muscled with ribs to match; narrow fronts are highly undesirable; great care should be taken when breeding; for instance, the width of the head is most important as it is good guide to the width between the legs at chest/brisket level, open your hand holding it out with your fingers extended palm upper most with your thumb tucked in at the side when you run it along the brisket between the front legs at elbow level, this is a useful guide and gives the front the required rectangle look: from elbow to pasterns with bone as straight as possible where the feet turn out a little, giving on the whole a square balanced look and ready for action.
I had no problems with either height or condition, what ever you are doing keep it up, but be aware of the points that I have made at heading, reminder there should be a lot of dog in a small compass not bully, but athletic.
Baby puppy is something that I do not come across very often, so I chose the ones that I believed showed the greater promises, however they were all munch-able, adorable, and probably the only time in their life span, innocent.
I, like most, really enjoy the puppies for reasons that I stated earlier and I was not disappointed, the future of the breed is assured and a credit to you all. My overall description of the baby puppies will be a little vague because there is no way that I can predict their future.
B.O.B, Anderson, Stoneheart Walkawyteline ( Imp Aus ), D, fitted my ideal dog, broad head strong deep through, short powerful muzzle highly developed neck slightly arched and well muscled down into superbly laid shoulders impressive front elevation superbly muscled as described earlier straight well boned front, excellent feet thick pads very important. His profile did nothing but excite me as everything I looked for on the day was there, highly developed rib cage deep into his brisket, superb rotation (depth of upper arm in balance with length of leg. i.e. withers to elbow, elbow to ground should be equal) this could be clearly seen when he was on the move with his forward reach, level top line showing a great tuck strong loin short coupled, extremely powerful hind quarters, filled up to bursting point with hard muscle helping with his drive as he moved away, he took charge of the ring and dared me to look else where, it was my pleasure to award him Best Dog and B.O.B, mind you he didn’t have it all his own way as the reserve pushed him hard for the placing which is some thing I like. I could say as much about him as the BOB.
New’s, Rojeme MC Hammer, Strong and powerful in all quarters well balanced dog excellent neck and for-quarters highly developed rib deep into his brisket, level; top line, short coupled, powerful hind quarters displaying promise of more to come, excellent drive, I had great pleasure in giving him his awards, Reserve Best Dog..
Best Bitch and Reserve B.I.S, Byers, CH Pitshaft Mystic Miss, was superb in type though carrying a little too much Christmas pud, handled, and moved to catch ones eye. Strong head with the grandest of expressions, chiselled for-face, punishing jaw excellent front elevation broad and deep into her brisket, clean bite powerful neck excellent shoulder placement, tremendous rotation and forward reach her profile just continued on from the front, fine rib, and top line short coupled powerful quarters pleasing movement.
My Reserve Best Bitch was Francis’s Ourgang Beenroundthblock (Imp Aus), its such a pity that BB was in such great form as Res B.B pushed her hard for her placing, in many ways equal in type strong head with the correct expression, tremendous neck widening out at the shoulders excellent placement down into the grandest of fronts ample straight bone correctly padded feet, deep into her brisket, fine profile short coupled, but not cobby, excellent drive on the move.
BABY PUPPY DOG
1st Anderson's CHALLENGER NAF RAF Like I said in the heading I loved every moment with the baby puppies, however to say they have an excellent chance in the future would be very wrong of me. This youngster had a lot to offer in type but only the future can tell he was confident and stood remarkably well and performed like a hardened professional. .
2nd Smid & Hughes' WARMASTER TOIRNEACH CEANN Another whose performance was out standing, however he has the promises necessary for the future I do hope he continues to progress, one to look out for.
3rd Smid & Hughes' WARMASTER JUST TROUBLE I liked the youngster very much the same type as those before him stood like a rock trained to perfection excellent condition with just enough cheek about him.
PUPPY DOG
1st Meredith's NEWORDER BLACK SMITH (IMP AUST) The more mature a pup is the better his chance and this fine fellow had all the promise that is needed. First-rate head in the making and well proportioned body everything there for you to see only time will tell, moved like a pup of quality should. Puppy In Show
2nd Vermeer's WARFARE NAVAHO WARRIOR Another that performed superbly showing constant interest a point in his favour has everything needed to grow into a fine example of the breed.
3rd Francis' BIGBLOCK ENTRUSTED The fellow was superbly handled to show off his quality he was one of three exceptional puppies as I see it, excellent structural proportions lovely expression and front, profile as good, just needs time.
JUNIOR DOG 1st New's ROJEME MC HAMMER
Res.Dog CC. see heading. 2nd Joyce's TAKOUBAY ANGUS BOY AT WARFARE It was a pity to meet the winner in such good form as he pushed hard to win the class, Strong, nothing over done, powerful head excellent expression, superbly constructed, moved with tremendous power.
INTERMEDIATE DOG 1st Anderson's STONEHEART WALKAWYTELINE (IMP AUST)
Dog CC. Please see opening statement Best In Show & Intermediate In Show
2nd Potier's WARFARE LITTLE MUSTATEER Powerful headed short strong muzzle powerful under jaw, fine expression, short neck well laid shoulders excellent front, tremendous profile moved with ease though the handler needs to control him.
3rd Skully's CONTENDER UPPERCUT I will admit that I thoroughly enjoyed the class as each one of three could easily win on another occasion powerfully constructed but nothing over done, superbly constructed with an excellent profile moved with real power
NZ BRED DOG 1st Peacock's WILDWOOD RING OF FIRE Strong Head, and powerfully constructed excellent expression not the best dentition, great attitude, moved well.
2nd Joyce & Pickford's WARFARE CYLONE SIGH Racy and powerful, excellent front and profile tremendous attitude, moved well.
3rd Bourke's DRAKON THE DIRECTOR Racy would have liked more skull and less weight, first-rate front and profile, tremendous temperament, moved ok.
VETERAN DOG 1st Gallagher's Ch FOXESTOWN BOB MARLEY What can I say about this old fella that has not been said before, at 9 years old and not a hair out of place, nor showing his age, moved with a spring of youth in his feet, fine construction super head and expression, excellent front and profile, I thoroughly enjoyed running my hands over him. Veteran In Show
OPEN DOG 1st New's Ch ROJEME MICKY SPILLANE This fellow stood in front of me and dared me to look else where, turned out in super condition, excellent coat, powerful head and muzzle great expression , well constructed, grand front elevation and profile short coupled, hard muscle in the engine –room, moved exceptionally well.
2nd Baar's Ch ROJEME TARBUCK Very similar to the winner loosing out on very little and could change place at anytime, well constructed with a powerful head of the correct shape grand expression, clean bite, excellent profile, moved as though he owned the ring.
3rd Anderson's Ch HIGHBOURNE TRIPLE CROWN (IMP AUST) What a class full of type, each one could have won this class such was the quality, however this fellow is fine example of the breed, powerful head deep as broad blocky muzzle well constructed neck excellent shoulder placement super front elevation and profile moved like he’s been here before.
BABY PUPPY BITCH 1st Smid & Hughes' WARMASTER SALAMA
Right out of the top drawer moved particularly well has a good head which may improve, even more so, good looking front. I liked her. Baby Puppy In Show & Puppy Of The Day
2nd Gardyne's BLOOMSTAFF CHARLIES ANGEL Very similar to the winner in fine condition has tidy feet but did not want to move!.
3rd Clarke's CHALLENGER CHARLOTTE BADGER Very much from the same mould as the first 2 and right up my street, she was one of 3 beauties, she was cheeky, confident everything going for her.
PUPPY BITCH 1st Francis & Hansen's BIGBLOCK JOINT VENTURE When finished she will have a powerful head of the correct type already has a grand expression excellent structure well proportioned outstanding hind quarters moved well.
2nd Meredith's NEWORDER DARK INTENTIONS (IMP AUST) Muzzle needs to come on a little otherwise a great pup full of the attributes needed, moved like one of quality should.
3rd Ennion's DIMON ZESTIE LADY In a super class this young lady, excellent shape clean cut fine coat in super condition tremendous attitude, well deserved her award, moved reasonably well as puppies do!
JUNIOR BITCH 1st Valentic's WARFARE MISCHIEF N MESS
A beautifully presented young lady right off top shelf, powerful head still coming fine expression excellent front elevation and profile tremendous hind quarters quite mature, moved with complete ease. Junior in Show
2nd Clay's WESTWOOD BALLERO Very similar to the winner in all aspects, and could just repeat my self , excellent angulations; another that moved with ease.
3rd Meredith's Ch ALERICK DAM RIGHT IM WHITE this was an enjoyable class to get to grips with as the first three could change place at anytime. Powerful head and construction fine expression, clean, excellent front elevation and profile, hind quarters packed assisting with her drive.
INTERMEDIATE BITCH 1st Smid & Hughes' WARMASTER TOTALLY MAGIC This young lady stood alone deserving her award; however it would have taken something rather special to beat her, powerful head and fine expression, dark eye clean cut substantially muscled neck leading into well laid shoulders, tremendous front elevation and profile powerfully constructed lovely angulations, moving with plenty of drive.
NZ BRED BITCH
1st Joyce's Ch WARFARE HAREM SCAREM
To keep using the same words does not seem right somehow, but if it’s the only way to describe the exhibit then who cares! This was another from top draw, turned out to impress, beautiful head powerful in construction tremendous expression, formidable jaw, excellent front down to her large tight thickly padded feet great profile, enough stifle moving with poise. NZ Bred In Show
2nd Smid & Hughes' Aust/NZ Ch WARMASTER DISTANT THUNDER Another here to impress and did, beautiful head powerfully constructed, tremendous expression, strong jaw , excellent front elevation down to her large tight thickly padded feet great profile, ample stifle moving like someone in charge.
3rd Baar's Ch DIMON BEEN BEHAVIN From nose to tail powerfully constructed with nothing over done, tremendous front elevation and profile, excellent hind quarters moved with drive.
OPEN BITCH 1st Byer's Ch PITSHAFT MYSTIC MISS
B.B and Reserve B.I.S please see heading. Open In Show
2nd Francis' OURGANG BEENROUNDTHBLOCK (IMP AUST) Res. B.B. Please see heading 3rd Smid & Huges Ch WARMASTER DOUBLE DAREYA CGC Powerful head and under jaw, fine expression, however I would have liked a little more of her, super front and profile, hind quarters packed to busting point with hard muscle, moved really well.
