WEST MIDLANDS TERRIER SOCIETY 9th February 2019 STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIERS This is a very well run and organised Show at an excellent venue. The Committee certainly make everyone feel welcome and the hospitality on the day was very good – my thanks to all concerned on a brilliant day. I would like to express my thanks to everyone who gave me an entry and to those that came on the day. There certainly were some top quality dogs to be examined and judged and in my opinion the dogs outshone the bitches for quality on this occasion. Some of the classes held a lot of nice animals and it had to come down to nit picking over the finer points and my opinion on the day. Placings could change on other days and it is only my opinion on the day at this show as I saw it. Sportsmanship costs nothing and whether you agree with the Judges decisions or not good manners and support for other speaks volumes. My thanks to you all for supporting my decisions and for all those who stayed to support my chosen Best of Breed in the Best In Show final, who then went on to take 4th Best In Show to a rapture of cheers and applause from the room. PUPPY DOG (7/0) 1st Hammond’s JOEMIKESTE EYE OF THE STORM Red/white pied of 8 months. Good overall frame with ample bone and size. Liked his head which was of good proportions. Correct bite. Decent underjaw with good width. Pleasing width of chest and good rib and brisket development. Held his topline standing and on the move. Back end is coming on well with good bend of stifle. Pleasing young dog overall. Handled and presented well. BEST PUPPY DOG. 2nd Ignatov’s ELITEBULL LEO B/Br not as mature as 1st but still of good type. He has a pleasing size and shape of skull. Keen expression. Good bone. Plenty of lift. Good topline. Nice tuck up into good loin. His rear quarter is developing well with good shape and muscle tone. Bend of stifle ok. He was shown well and moved with ease once he settled. 3rd Riley’s HATSON COME ON THUNDER B/Br who has a lot to like. Lovely head shape which has good proportions. Good bite. Straight front and good bone. He has pleasing outlines. Just lacked keen expression and lustre on this day. JUNIOR DOG (3/1) 1st Gough’s MANARK MADE TO MEASURE A red of good size and frame. Liked his overall fitness which stood out. He was solid and muscular. Nice head shape and size with good depth of skull. Neat rose ears which he used well. Very alert and on his toes. Good bite. Clean lipped. Enough width of chest with good rib and depth of brisket. Tucked up well into strong well defined loin. His rear showed strength with good muscle and thigh development. Good bend of stifle. Moved very well once settled. He shows power and drive. 2nd Bassford-Lane SKYLAND BLACK SHADOW AT JOJALANE B/Br another good overall type but not in the overall fit condition as 1st. Defined well proportioned head with definition of stop. Correct bite. Pleasing expression. Good bone. Straight front. Good width of chest and depth of brisket. Topline ok. Balanced throughout. Nice bend of stifle and well let down hock. Shown, presented and handled very well. NOVICE DOG (2/1) 1st Gibson’s HOLMANE MOLDAVITE Br dog who is of good overall type. Has everything there to mature on. Not overdone in any area. Decent shape and size of skull. Expression was ok. Correct bite. Balanced throughout. Straight front. Good outline and tuck up. Rear is developing well with good bend of stifle. Shown and handled well. POST GRADUATE DOG (7/1) 1st Wilsons’ Northstaff Notorious B/Br dog who shows good proportion and balance throughout. Strength of skull with good depth and defined stop. Neat well placed ears, dark round eye giving keen alert expression. Correct bite. Straight well boned front. Good shoulder, neat feet. Level topline. Good rib. Clean outlines throughout, with strong muscular hind. Put down In fit condition. Presented and shown well and he moved with ease. Having judged this dog before I can honestly say he just gets better and better. Pleased to award him RESERVE BEST DOG and RESERVE BEST OF BREED. 2nd Heron’s DILIRYSTAFF ALL THE RAGE Red/white dog who presents with a lot to like. Nice head which is clean in outline and of good proportions. Well place ears which he used well, dark eye. Correct bite. Sturdy front with ample bone and substance. He has pleasing outlines throughout showing good proportions. Solid and muscular. Lovely bend of stifle. Level topline. Shown in good condition. Handled well. 3rd McCarron-Tuer’s ELITEBULL SUPERMOON B/Br who has much to like. He has a good skull with definition of stop, good width and depth. Dark eye and neat well set ears giving a pleasing expression. Correct bite. Enough rib and correct depth of brisket. He held his level topline stood and on the move. He is not overdone in any area but has well proportioned overall balance. Moved well.

OPEN DOG (7/4) 1st Desmonds’ CH ELITEBULL CHALLENGER JW B/Br a dog whom I have judged before and felt privileged to do so again. This dog just gets better and better in my opinion. A dog worthy of his Champion title; shown in tip top condition. He has a strong head with good proportions, good width and depth of skull. His dark round well set eyes and neat ears produce the alert expression and his ring presence draws you in. Strong teeth giving correct bite. Lovely front with good bone, good lung capacity from ample width of chest and rib. He is in fit hard, muscular and healthy condition. His rear quarters are to be admired for their solid defined shape and power. His overall outlines are textbook for me and hes a dog you just cant deny a fabulous critique. He is a class, top notch dog. His handler gets the very best from him. He is put down in the best condition and is a credit to his owners. I was very happy to award him BEST DOG, BEST OF BREED and he later went on to take 4th BEST IN SHOW well done. There is much more to come from him ive no doubt. 2nd Stanway’s WAYSTAFF STRIKE FORCE (Ai) Red dog with black mask who is balanced and well proportioned. Good depth of skull. Straight front. Good width of chest. Enough bone to complement his overall frame. Shapely rear with firm muscle tone. Stood and move out well. Good condition throughout. 3rd Nock’s HAPPY DAZE B/Br dog of good overall balance and proportion. Pleasing head with good shape and overall size/balance. Well boned. Straight front. Topline ok. Shown and handled very well. PUPPY BITCH (5/0) 1st Stanway’s WAYSTAFF HONEYMOON Red (white chest) young bitch who won the class with ease. She has a feminine expression with nice head shape. Correct bite. Enough width of chest for her age and overall frame. Correct depth of brisket. Held her topline stood and on the move. Closely coupled. Rear shows good muscle development and bend of stifle. Good coat quality. In fit condition. Handled and presented well. Pleased to award her BEST PUPPY BITCH and BEST PUPPY IN BREED. 2nd Bassford-Lane’s ASHSTAFF ACOLADE AT JOJALANE B/Br who at just 6 months was the baby in the class. Beautiful overall. Feminine and has it all going on. Lovely shape to her skull. Neat ears. Well placed dark eye. Loved her expression. Straight front, neat feet. Level topline. Hind is coming on well with good shape. Just needs to mature and she has everything here to do just that as im sure she will. Very nice youngster. 3rd Webster’s ELITEBULL HYDRA B/Br who is good in overall type and style. Well proportioned head with good shape. Correct bite. Enough width to chest. Straight front. Nice rib and depth of brisket. Lovely outlines. Her back end is shapely and shows good muscle. She stood and moved out very well. Shown in good form. JUNIOR BITCH (4/2) 1st Bissell & Candy’s ANNEMSTAFFS MAGGIE MAY B/Br standard bitch who has good overall proportion with plenty of substance. Good size and shape to her skull. Feminine expression. Correct bite. Straight front and neat well padded feet. Good width of chest and correct depth of brisket. Pleasing overall outlines. Good bend of stifle. She is a very nice bitch and although placed in the puppy class she actually fits better in this age class for her overall maturity. Shown and handled very well. 2nd Heron’s DILIRYSTAFF MYSTIC STAR Brindle. A sound bitch of good sort throughout. Good width of skull. Pleasing expression with well placed dark eye and well set ears. Clean lipped. Well boned front and good feet. Enough width of chest and depth of brisket to compliment her overall frame. Well developed back end with good muscle and definition. Shown and handled very well. NOVICE BITCH (1/0) 1st Warden’s ASTARTE’S FIRE Red with overlay. Stood alone in this class but was of good overall type showing clean lines throughout. Good head and skull with enough definition of stop. Straight front. Good bone. Nice spring of rib. Topline ok. Shapely solid rear. Correct tail carriage. Moved out well. Handler got the best from her. Shown and handled very well. POST GRADUATE BITCH (4/3) 1st Hands & Freemans’ SIRIUSTAFF HEART OF GLASS AT SKYSTAFF B/Br bitch who is not overdone in any area, showing a very pleasing feminine expression from a nicely proportioned head of good size and shape. Correct bite and dentition. Clean lipped. Very clean lines throughout. Straight front with good bone. Nice width of chest and decent forechest. Correct depth to her brisket and good rib. Shapely tuck up in to good loin. Good bend of stifle. Firm back end with good shape and muscle tone. Correct tail set. Lovely condition throughout. She was presented very well. Moved with ease and purpose. I was pleased to award her BEST OPPOSITE SEX IN BREED.

OPEN BITCH (4/2) 1st Hedges’ ARNHEM NICE AS NINEPENCE Red bitch with black mask who caught my eye immediately for her typical well proportioned defined head size and shape. Pronounced cheek bumps. Lovely width and depth of skull with defined stop all of which adds to the typical expression expected. Good width of chest and strength of bone. Strong neck and well covered withers. Proper depth of brisket and spring of rib. Great coat and texture. Strength of rear giving driving movement. A strong sturdy bitch with ample muscle and tone. Shown and handled very well. Pleased to award her RESERVE BEST BITCH. 2nd Merrick’s LEEBEE’S LUXURIOUS OF MAGICGEM Red bitch with black mask. Not the overall substance of 1st but has style and frame showing a lot to like. Feminine size and shape of skull. Pleasing expression compliment by a beautiful black mask and defined stop. Tight clean lips. Straight front and good width of chest and forechest. Good depth of brisket and spring of rib with clean outline tucking up to tight loin. Muscular hind with good bend to stifle. In fabulous condition. Wayne Jackson ‘Jackabyte’