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Morecambe Bay & Cumbria SBTCChampionship Show 23 May 2026
Judge: Steve Halifax (Jackstaff)
Firstly thank you to the club for allowing me to officiate at their Ruby anniversary show today, a sincere thanks go to my two stewards on the day Mr Pete Naylor and Mrs Pauline Wales.Thank you to the many overseas exhibitors some travelling long distances to attend both shows over the weekend at a great venue. Having not judged for several years now but attending on a regular basis shows up and down the country, I found construction, balance and movement in a large proportion of the exhibits has improved so that a positive going forward. I found a couple of untidy mouths but on the whole nothing the breed should be worried about. I did note especially on the Pieds / Red and whites the immaculate cleanliness and coat conditioning on them, however I noted a couple of dogs showed little or no conditioning, this affected their placings.I thank all exhibitors for the sporting manor in which they excepted my choices on the day and was delighted to hear a loud rapturous cheer and applause when I awarded the challenge certificate and the rest of the major awards.
Carlos DogStaffVD (1,1)
MPD (1)
1st Smets’ KARWILLAGE WARPIG. A black brindle dog, good front and rear construction,correct bite level topline dark eye, neat ears he has a strong powerful neck leading into correct shoulder placement and moved with drive.
PD (7,1)
1st Cozza’s TELCHINES NON EUCLIDEAN GEOMETRY (Ita).
BPD. Nice to see a red brindle who has a well shaped head deep stop beautiful ears which he uses well good front, ample bone level topline which he holds on the move. He has a strong well defined rear quarters and moved well in his class however for the best puppy in show this wasnt the case so on refs decision the bitch won.
2nd Davis’ SHARMARA FIDELIUS CHARM. Another brindle with white front and flash on his muzzel a good sized dog hard to pick fault with he has a level topline good body proportions correct bite neat ears and a sound back end, im sure he will do very well once he full matures and hardens up having said that hes still a baby.
3rd Zalis’ YAMATO BLADE DOMIDAR DOGS (Cze).Res Simpson’s SIMPSTAFF THE PRETENDER.
JD (13,2)
1st Griffin’s JAZOSTAFFS SUPER MOON. A topsize black brindle dog perhaps a bit too much for some but not for me today, hes got a well defined strong head, deep stop broad skull and correct teeth, dark eyes lovely rose ears flowing into a strong neck correct angulation tight well padded feet held his topline and moved ok for I assume his novice handler. If I would change anything on him I would like a tad less lip that said a lovely dog.
2nd Seymour’s DEKAYRO’S EYE OF THE TIGER. A predominately brindle dog turned out in good condition, hes a well shaped head with dark eye open nostrils neatest of ears ( when he wants to use them ) good body proportions moved well holding his topline. I must say his lady handler did all she could to get the best out of him which at times wasnt easy but never flagged in her attempts well done.3rd Cook’s STAFFRANOS ESQUIRE AT RAGNARSTAFFS.Res Nolan’s HAMMYSTAFF TAINTED LOVE.
YD (8,3)
1st Miller’s SKYLAND TILIKUM. A black brindle dog with white fleck on his chest who showed his socks off assisted by his very competent lady handler, he’s not overdone in any way has a well defined head shape, strong without being overdone complementing his overall proportions, dark eyes neatest of ears which he uses well he’s a good front standing on well padded feet ample bone with level topline correctly angulated rear quarters finished off with a pump handle tail which he carries low, he moved very well coming and going.
2nd Bassford-Lane’s JOJALANE I DRINK WINE JW. Red and white dog with black mask, again hes a strong well defined head correct bite good front good body proportions, moved ok there’s lots to like about him and I have seen him perform a lot better perhaps the heat got to him but he didn’t perform at all for his owner who tried so hard today. Im sure he will go on to better things in the future.
3rd Desmazes’ WAYWARDSTAFF VOLENS NOLENS (Fra).Res Martinez’s BULLBROTHERS THE NAVIGATOR JW.ND (10,7)1st Boulton & Gillespie-Wren’s DUSKLIGHT WHITE HEAT. A white dog with red markings turned out in great condition , good head shape with correct bite showing tight lips wide nostrils he’s a short backed dog level topline he has correct angulation enabling him to drive out and back with relative ease.
2nd Courtney’s DEXILYSTAFFS NORTHERN STAR. Another Red and white pied dog most of my comments for the winner would apply to this dog although slightly longer in the back he too moved well today and handled well for his lady handler.3rd Sandford’s JODEL’S KNIGHTS WHITE SATIN AT LORNICSTAFF.
GD (9,1)
1st Martinez’s BULLBROTHERS TIMELORD JW.A fawn dog with black mask of great strength he’s a well chiselled strong head deep through with well defined stop and correct dentition, has a great front with enough bone and substance he’s a level topline with he holds on the move has strong rear quarters well muscled and in overall great condition moved well for his owner, he should never be out of the cards.
2nd Mills’ STORMBREAKERS VENGEANCE AT MILARKEBULL. A red dog with black mask hes a blocky head shape without being over done, correct bite dark eyes neat ears his front for me could perhaps be a little wider but im nit picking hes ample bone and neat feet, correct angulation and he moved well for his lady handler today.
3rd Walsh & Lloyd’s GEORDIESTOON DEFIANT BOY FOR WEORC JW.
Res Heath’s JODEL’S KHALIF.
PGD (7,2)1st Hall’s GEORDIESTAFF LOCAL HERO JW. A strong headed black brindle with white socks and chest, hes a cracking head shape strong but not too much, correct bite broad skull, deep stop with open nares, hes a well proportioned dog both fore and aft standing on well padded feet moved really well a real nice dog who went well for his handler.
2nd McFadyen’s ARAIDH CAPTAIN CHAOS. A tiger brindle dog of quality I wont repeat myself but the comments on my winner equally apply to this fella two lovely dogs a credit to their owners who im sure under other judges could and will change places. He did show well for his lady handler although im guessing she may have been a stranger to him so well done for a great effort.
3rd Duffield & Mansell-Duffield’s SHARMARA LACRNUM INFLAMARI AT DUFFMAN JW.Res Jamieson-Bramley’s TYNEVIEW ETNA NERO.
LD (17,1)
1st Marsden’s JAYNEZE DOCTOR JIMMY AT MODLIFE. DCC & BIS on the referee Wynny Southworth’s decision. A top sized well balanced brindle dog with white on his chest, he has a well defined head of correct proportions, broad and deep through correct bite with large teeth his muzzle is short enough without being too short dark round eyes and neat rose ears. His front and rear angulation is bang on he shows good depth of brisket and sternum of correct length he’s well ribbed leading into his well angulated rear quarters enabling him to move with drive both coming and going showing me his parallel gate at all times and holding his topline. Hes a credit to his owners and I hope his title isn’t far off he’s in very competent hands with his seasoned lady handler. I was happy to award him the Challenge certificate today.
2nd Waltham’s DRINGSHAW STROBE JW. A white dog slightly small than my winner with lots to like about him, hes again a strong well defined head correct bite broad skull with deep stop, lovely correct body proportions level topline enough bone for his frame moved very well for his lady handler who never fails to get the best out of him.
3rd Jennings’ ELITEBULL VALENTINE JW.
Res Pickett & Partridge’s VALGLO TOP GUN.
OD (10,1)
1st Sheldon’s CH KAMARISTAFFS ROYAL RANSOM AT BOWTMAN JW. DRCC. I cant add anything new to the multitude of critiques this dog has had written about him, he’s a grand dog who I like lots and he’s a credit to his owners and as always shown to perfection. I was so happy to award him my Reserve Challenge certificate today and wish all concerned with him all the very best in his quest he always looks a picture.
2nd Thomas’ BIGGLESWICK DEVILS DREAM. first saw this dog I believe at this first show as a 6 months old baby and told the breeder he would be a champion im still of that belief. He is an upstanding Red dog with white feet and a white chest, as with all my winners today he’s a well defined head correct bite with good bone neatest of ears and straight front. His body proportions for me are correct with his level topline hes a good back end showing no weakness with well bent stifles and level topline moved with drive, a real credit to his breeders the breed needs dogs like him.
3rd Murphy’s CH BROCKMAR TOP BOY.Res Anila’s VASCO DE LA TEAM DES KAFSTAFF (Fra).
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