BITCHES My thanks to the Society for affording me the privilege of judging at this well run show and to my two stewards Joe Samby & David Payton for keeping the ring running smoothly. I would also like to thank all the exhibitors for their entries and for accepting my decisions so sportingly. BITCH CC CH. HUBBULLS THE PROMISE RESERVE BITCH CC TARAIEL TRINITY BEST PUPPY BITCH BRIGANAH BREAKING DAWN Always a pleasure to judge the Veterans and today was no different as they were all shown in excellent condition that put some of the youngsters to shame. CLASS 12 - VETERAN BITCH (6) 1st BROWN’S “CH. ARAIDH WOT LUNCH AT ROTHERSTAFF”. At well over 8 years of age this bl/br looked fabulous. From nose to tail she still oozes class. Her head whilst strong retains the femininity required and is complimented by dark round eyes, small rose ears, deep stop, pronounced cheek muscles, nice under jaw and good lips. Her short neck flows into well layed back shoulders with the correct length of back to compliment her height. She has good depth of brisket & barrel rib. She does not have to be exaggerated to show off her chest when stood which is of good width. All this comes with good feet, bend of stifle and strength on the backend. Moved effortlessly across the ring both ways. Pushed hard for the RCC but in the end had to settle for (on the referee’s decision) BVIS Well Done! 2nd FUNNELL’S “KNOCKON MINERVA AT POWERPACK”. Bl/br who at over 9 years of age still looks good. She was put down in excellent condition and shown to her full potential. Good feminine head with no sponginess of the skull, dark round eyes, neat ears and good lips. Stood four square on tight feet with her good backend propelling her across the ring. Good depth of brisket and adequate spring of rib. 3rd RUSSELL’S “BRYMAUSTAFF JAZZIES LADY”. Reserve HORNSBY’S “SEASTAFF MALAKI”. VHC BATTEN’S “KERNOSTAFF LADY OF THE LAKE”. CLASS 13 - MINOR PUPPY BITCH (15) 1st HIRST & BIBBY’S “TARAIEL CIARA”. At 8 months this bl/br young lady shows real promise. She is very nicely balanced and maturing nicely. At this stage she has a strong but feminine head comprising of nice round eyes and good lips, her rose ears although a little high on the day were of good size and should settle down as she matures. She has a good length of neck and correct shoulder placement. She stood on tight feet with good bend of stifle and has adequate strength in all departments at this stage. Tended to tense up a little when going over but once settled showed herself well. Moved well enough at this stage. RBPB Well done! 2nd DRAPER’S “HERODOTUS WELL LUSH”. 8 month old r/w of good proportions that was of slightly heavier build than1 although this did not detract from her quality. She has a good shape to her head which is strong but feminine and consists of dark round eyes, good cheek muscles, neat ears and good under jaw. Good balance of height to length ratio with adequate body strength for her frame. Short neck leading into well layed back shoulders. Straight front with adequate depth of brisket and ribs springing nicely. 3rd WILLIAMS “BELLAJAZZ ANNALISA”. Reserve PARTLETT’S “JANIKASTCO MISS HELLFIRE OF STAROLESTAFF VHC RIDDELL’S “NOBLESTAFF MIDNIGHT SKY” CLASS 14 - PUPPY BITCH (12, 2ABS) 1st SIMPSON’S “BRIGANAH BREAKING DAWN”. At 10 months this bl/br young lady would seem to have a very exciting future in front of her. Her overall balance at this stage is excellent throughout without any exaggerations. Her head which although strong retains femininity and is of correct proportions, it is complimented by dark eyes, neat rose ears, strong under jaw, prominent cheek muscles and is deep through. She has a short strong neck which flows into good shoulders and the correct amount of length to her back. Width of chest and depth of brisket are more than adequate at this stage and will develop as she matures. She has adequate spring of rib which compliments her well shaped body. She stands on tight feet and with power on the backend moved freely up and down the mat. A joy to go over, she showed herself well and was handled to her full potential. BPB & BPIS Well Done! 2nd PARKER’S “NETTLEWORTH NITTY GRITTY”. Bl/br girl of 10 months who carried much the same attributes as 1. Good solid head with round eyes, neat ears and typical expression. Short neck & back and with a nice straight front she stands foursquare with no exaggerations. She has a level top line when standing or on the move and enough power at the backend for her to move freely. 3rd HUNT’S “CARNIG CHEEKY RASCAL”. Reserve DRAPER’S “HERODOTUS WELL LUSH”. VHC AUSTIN’S “CROSSGUNS DIAMOND DIVA” CLASS 15 - JUNIOR BITCH (14, 2ABS) 1st TROW’S “CH. HUBBULLS THE PROMISE”. Without doubt this solid red bitch was the star of the show for me. She oozes quality from any angle. Her head which is spot on and has no coarseness is complimented by a strong muzzle, dark mask, good depth of stop, dark round eyes, neat rose ears, solid crown, strong cheeks and is deep through. Her short neck flows into excellent shoulders and a good length of back. A straight front, depth of chest and brisket, barrel ribs and adequate tuck up all add to the picture. She stood foursquare on small tight feet and moved with grace and power across the ring. She has a good short smooth coat and has excellent smooth lines to her body. Whilst she is strong throughout she retains femininity and had excellent hindquarters. Showed very well and was a pleasure to go over. BCC & BIS Well Done! 2nd FRANKLAND’S “ALDWYCH TIGER LILY”. Without doubt this bl/br young lady will go all the way to the top. She has a lovely balanced feminine head that is not over done in any way and consists of dark round eyes, correct length of muzzle, neat ears, good lips and no sponginess on the crown. Her short neck flowed into well layed back shoulders. Her straight front, width of chest and depth of brisket complimented each other. Standing on good feet she has ample strength for her frame. Moved with drive both ways whilst holding a level top line. Another fine example from this kennel, which was handled to her full potential. 3rd BOND’S “BOURTIE DIVAS DELIGHT”. Reserve MORGAN & MORGAN-PISTORS “BIGGLESWICK WHATS ON” VHC KEMP & JAME’S “BEKANBAR SHINING STAR” JW. CLASS 16 - YEARLING BITCH (14, 1ABS) 1st STANWAY’S “WAYSTAFF DOUBLE STRIKE”. R/w pied shown in excellent condition. She has a good head shape that is deep through, strong muzzle, dark round eyes and neat ears. She has a short strong neck and short back. Her good balance throughout ensures she fills the imaginary square. A strong backend and good bend of stifle ensures drive when on the move. Good top line either standing or on the move, she also has a lovely coat. As usual very well handled. 2nd PRITCHARD & RHODES”SCRATCHLINE TATANKA”. Bl/br/wh that showed herself well. Slightly heavier build than 1 with a strong head that was deep through with a good expression. Dark round eyes, a deep stop and neat ears all added to the picture. Plenty of strength throughout without any exaggerations giving the impression of power whilst still retaining her femininity. Moved well enough. 3rd HOPKINS “TRUFFLESTAFF HASINA BAHITI”. Reserve VINE’S “ADVOCATES STOMP THE YARD”. VHC ARNOLD & PAGE’S “LUMSJAY BLACK BOLIVIAN STAR”. CLASS 17 - MAIDEN BITCH (6) 1st DRAPER’S “HERODOTUS WELL LUSH”. (See Minor Puppy) 2nd STANWAY & MCCULLOCH’S “WAYSTAFF SEA THE STARS”. A bl/br bitch of substance that had a decent head and good expression, strong muzzle, round dark eyes and tidy ears. Good feet, hindquarters and bend of stifle. Moved with drive. 3rd JONES “STAFFWIZE SHAKIRA AT KOBELLIE”. Reserve THOMSON’S “SIRIUSTAFF HOT COCO”. VHC PEACHEY’S “HERIOTSHIELS TINY TILLY WITH VANAYRES”. CLASS 18 - NOVICE BITCH (11) 1st BOND’S “BOURTIE DIVAS DELIGHT”. 3rd in Junior this brindle bitch has a lot to like. She has a strong head that is enhanced by round eyes, strong muzzle and tidy ears and which balances out with her body. Width of chest and depth of brisket are excellent. Stood foursquare on tight feet. Moved well. 2nd PARKER’S “NETTLEWORTH NITTY GRITTY”. (See Puppy) 3rd DRAPER’S “HERODOTUS WELL LUSH”. Reserve STANWAY & MCCULLOCH’S “WAYSTAFF SEA THE STARS”. VHC HYDE’S “SEDGBRED BEACON BARONESS”. CLASS 19 - GRADUATE BITCH (8, 1ABS) 1st BOWDERY’S “ZAKSTAFF MISS O’REILLY AT SOUTHSTAR”. Bl/br bitch that fits right into the standard. Her head which in proportion to her body has a good expression, strong muzzle and dark round eyes. She is short in the back and has adequate strength for her size. Tight feet and a good bend of stifle enhance the picture. She also possesses a good coat and correct tail set. 2nd HOPKINS “TRUFFLESTAFF HASINA BAHITI”. A bl/br/wh bitch of good size with a feminine head of good proportions which is enhanced by a nice expression, tight lips, dark round eyes and neat ears. Lighter in the body than 1 but still has adequate strength. Tight feet and a smooth short coat are also a plus. 3rd BOND’S “BOURTIE DIVAS DELIGHT”. Reserve HYDE’S “SEDGBRED BEACON BARONESS”. VHC YARHAM’S “MISHDARS SHEZA SUGARBABE AT ENGLADIAN”. CLASS 20 - POST GRADUATE BITCH (10, 1ABS) 1st BURLEYS “ZAKSTAFF MIDNIGHT MYSTIC AT JAXTILBUR”. A bl/br bitch that has certainly come on since the last time I judged her when she won. She has matured into a nice bitch who has a good head that consists of correct length of muzzle, dark round eyes, and neat ears. Her straight front is complimented by adequate depth of brisket and width of chest. She has a level top line whilst standing or on the move she also has a good bend of stifle. Still being handled by the same young man as before who did a very good job to get the best out of her. 2nd WATERS “ASHSTOCK CONSTALLATION”. Very feminine red bitch who has typical head that is deep through with dark short foreface, dark round eyes, neat ears and strong under jaw. Deep chest, spring of rib, short neck and strong back compliment the picture. She has plenty of strength at the rear end and a good bend of stifle which is topped of by an excellent coat. Moved well. Very close between 1 & 2 just preferred the slightly longer muzzle of 1. 3rd BADDENHORST, MINNAAR “RAMBLESTAFF FANNY F’NAKAPAN”. Reserve HOPKINS “TRUFFLESTAFF TOFFEE CRUNCH”. VHC VINE’S “ADVOCATES SLAYER”. CLASS 21 - LIMIT BITCH ( 14, 2ABS) 1st CRICK’S “JESSIE ROSE OF CRICKELSTAFF”. Bl/br with on chest bitch of quality who has a really good deep through head and excellent expression. Correct length of muzzle, dark round eyes, tidy ears, pronounced cheek muscles and solid crown all add up. Short strong neck and well muscled back with correct tail set enhance the picture. She has a good depth of chest and brisket which is topped of with adequate spring of rib. Standing on small tight feet and her strength on the rear end helped to drive her up and down the mat. 2nd PARKER’S “RUMROURKE RUBIWAX OF NETTLEWORTH”. Very much the same attributes as 1 even down to the white on her chest. Again a bitch with a decent head with dark eyes, good lips, neat ears and decent under jaw. Height to length balance is good with no weaknesses front or rear. Stood four square and kept a level top line whilst standing and on the move. 3rd BOOTH & GRIMWOOD’S “RAMBLESTAFF JORGA ON MY MIND”. Reserve DALLAS’S “ROTHERSTAFF DARK AND SHARP”. VHC FARKAS “Hung Jun Ch. MAXSTA MADONNA”. A REAL PRIVILAGE JUDGING THIS CLASS WHICH WAS FULL OF OUTSTANDING EXHIBITS CLASS 22 – OPEN BITCH (10, 1ABS) 1st HIRST & BIBBY’S “TARAIEL TRINITY”. A bitch I have always liked. The last time I judged her she gained 2nd in Limit losing out to the RCC winner, today she went one step further but was unfortunate to come up against the BIS. She is not one of those bitches that stand out in the crowd but once you put your hands on her you appreciate how well she is put together. She is bang in the standard and is totally balanced throughout. Her very feminine deep through head with its strong muzzle, short foreface, dark round eyes and neat ears sit perfectly on a strong short neck which goes into well layed back shoulders a strong short back and good tail set. Her chest, brisket and ribs all compliment each other and she has adequate tuck up. She has ample strength on the rear end and bend of stifle which is ok. Her movement whilst holding a level top line was good. A privilege to go over and a pleasure to award her the RCC. Well done! 2nd FERGUSON’S “CH CHALLIMERS MOLLY MALONE AT FERGUSTAFF” JWShCM. What a cracker this br/wh pied is. She has a solid head consisting of strong muzzle, deep stop, dark round eyes, neat rose ears and strong under jaw. Her height to length ratio is spot on which gives her excellent balance throughout. Her short neck, strong level back and good tail set all enhance the profile. She has a good front that is in keeping with her depth of chest and brisket. Moved very well today on strong backend and tight feet. She was shown in excellent condition and at nearly 7 years old is a credit to her owners and to the breed. A very worthy champion. 3rd SIMPSON’S “CH BRIGANAH BLACK ORCHID” JW. Reserve HOPKINS “CH TRUFFLESTAFF MONIFA KANIKA” JW. VHC MANITO’S “ROTHERSTAFF INDIAN INK AT DYNASTAFF”. .