The Online SBT Annual

Good Citizen Bitch. (15,1)

First. 6154 O’Malley’s THEBILECIOUS TE AMO ATLOMSTAFFS. Red bitch with a white chest blaze. Typical head angulations and proportions. Dark round eyes, tight in the lip with open nostrils, neat ears. Typical expression. She stands on straight strong forequarters with ample width and good angulation in profile. Neck flowed well through withers into a level topline. Very acceptable levels of fitness, she showed very decent second thigh development she is light in the loin,

carries her tail low, and moved well.

Second. 6217 Rowe & South’s ILLORI CONSTELLATION JW. A black brindle bitch, As with first, her head carries the same un - exaggerated attributes, regarding stop, depth and width. Tight in the lip with dark round eyes and neat ears each well placed, contributing to her good typical expression. She stands on strong straight well angulated fore quarters and well muscled rear quarters, light in the loin and again she moved out well.

Third. 5938 Bowman’s SIKAISTAFF ALL OF ME AT KAMIFLO ShCEx. Dark brindle bitch, head has depth and width, good cheek bumps. Neat ears and dark eyes, strong muzzle, tight in the lip with open nostrils. Stands on straight strong forelimbs, good spring of rib, light in loin, good definition and well muscled rear quarters. Good width to her thigh and in good condition.

Reserve. 6242 Squibb’s SIKAISTAFF COZ I’M HAPPY

Minor Puppy Bitch. (1)

First. 6270. Walker’s TESHLEYSTAF EVERGLOW. Very attractive minor puppy with the expected temperament and exuberance. Not overawed in any way with her surroundings and was the exactly the same come the decision for best puppy in breed hours and hours later. Red bitch with white waistcoat and socks. Typical expression, dark round eyes showing an alertness and interest in all around her. Tight in the lip, open nostrils, strong muzzle with ample length and depth, correct cheek bumps and excellent stop. She stands on straight strong fore quarters, with a slight turn out at pastern. Brisket drops to elbow. Smooth short coat. As a puppy should be, she still has to develop, but she is well on the way with very decent levels of fitness, light in her loin, with well angled rear quarters that moved her out well. Best Puppy Bitch.

Puppy Bitch (13,2)

First. 6066. Plumstead’s JAZOSTAFFS COTSWOLD GEM. Black brindle with plenty of substance. An attractive pup with a good typical expression provided with dark round eyes well placed neat ears, strong clean head with muzzle housing a good bite. She shows substance and strong bone in straight forequarters, her brisket drops a shade below elbow, well ribbed back with short coat, she has a level topline both standing and on the move, she steps out very well with a purpose and today this was what split 1 and 2. She looked as though she had had enough of the day by the time BPB was contested.

Second. 5967 Crawford’s CROWSTAFF LAKELAND GIRL. Black brindle slightly lighter made than one. Good typical expression with neat ears, dark well positioned eyes, open nostrils, reasonably tight in the lip. She was straight and strong in the forequarters and well up on her pasterns, ribs well back tuck up ok, decent levels of fitness for a puppy, her movement was ok but I preferred 1 in this aspect today.

Third. 6048 Ibsen’s KEEPASTAFF MISS JACKSON (Dnk).Black brindle with white flash. Strong headed, but not in any way overdone, showing correct head proportions for me all over. Ears might be a little tidier but are not in any way a detraction. Dark well placed eyes help her typical expression. Muzzle shows correct proportion in length and depth with a good nose with open nostrils. Her front exhibits shows strong bone, Brisket to elbow and ribs well back, good rear angulation, still puppy soft in body and she moved ok.

Reserve. 5913 Stillman & Gray’s VADELIZA DEVILS GOT ME AT MAIDENDALE.

Junior Bitch. (34,3)

Not a lot that exhibitors can do about timidity or conformation but fitness should be getting there by now. Good final line up

First 6171 Petts’ ARKENSTAFF SHES THE ONE AT BRYDONSTAFF. Excellent head shown with good proportions, strong muzzle of correct length and depth matches skull and meets it with a smooth rise through stop. Dark round eyes well placed and reasonably neat ears provide typical expression. Black nose with open nostrils tight in the lip with and strong underjaw and excellent bite. Straight strong forequarters of correct width provide lift to balance her, brisket to elbows, she ribs well back with decent tuck up. Her neck flowed smoothly through withers to topline. Strong rear quarters with muscle development coming along well. She has excellent columns of support and stands straight through the bones. Good definition through body from above which will improve as she continues to build. She moved very well.

Second. 6244. Staniland’s PADDY’S BRIDIE (Imp Nld). Another impressive well made bitch. Lighter brindle with white central facial flash, waistcoat and socks. An ultra clean headed bitch again with an excellent head and purposeful muzzle, good proportions and plains throughout. The stop connecting muzzle to skull is a smooth but distinct transition. Dark round well positioned eyes and reasonably neat ears provide typical expression possibly more representative of an earlier time than many today. Straight strong forequarters with a slight turn out at pasterns, which from the side also how correct angulation. Her brisket drops to elbow. Strong neck flows smoothly through withers into topline with good angulation getting rear pads where they should be. She struck me as being such an easy and economical mover.

Third. 6177 Pickett & Partridge’s VALGLO KISS ME QUICK Strong headed black brindle bitch, neat ears and dark eyes, good expression. Muzzle has depth and width and is of good length with open nostrils Straight well boned fore limbs. Brisket to elbow, ribs back and raises to a light loin. Moved ok.

Reserve. 6166 Whitney’s VIDARSTAFF PRINCESS SKADI.

Yearling Bitch. (25,2)

First 6206. Rochelle & Kirk’s METALBULL BLACK PEARL. Dark brindle bitch with white chest blaze. A flashy impressive well made muscular bitch who has not lost an ounce of what the minor puppy had. Seemingly an enthusiastic approach to anything life throws at her. Balanced with good proportions all over. Her head has width and depth with a muzzle that compliments it very well. As an observation, her stop is possibly a bit more distinct than the two in the previous class, but still easily within bounds of my idea of correct. Dark round eyes, neat well placed rose ears give her a very good typical expression. Muzzle is clean housing a good bite, that scored well in this class. Straight and strong in the fore quarters showing lift with width. Her brisket drops to elbow from which she ribs back and up to her easily spannable loin. . Excellent rear angulation gets her rear pads where they should be and she shows a good width of thigh. Movement I thought was excellent.

Second 6281.Willetts & Billingham’s HAMASON HEART’S ON FIRE. Very attractive skewbald bitch who I found to have a very good typical head and expression aided by round dark eyes and very reasonably neat ears Nothing overdone, her skull has width and depth again with a good stop, complimentary muzzle, housing a good bite. She stands on well boned fore quarters, with good width to her front. Clean, through the bones with hind quarters and forequarters in the same plane. Brisket to elbow gives her correct balance of body to leg, she ribs well back and rises at loin to be spannable. Rear angulation is good and gets her pads where they should be to provide a very good column of support, tail carried low and she moved very well.

Third 6051. Janir’s HOT REVER’S VINDHYA PANDJAKAM (Fra).Standard black brindle, her head is in balance to body, neat ears well placed and round dark eyes, good cheekbumps. She has a tad more distinct stop than my ideal and had a tendency to lean into her collar. Front has balanced lift and width. Decent spring of rib that drops to elbow. Level topline with decent rear angulations. Try and position her to get those pads closer to her rear.

Reserve 5914 Banner’s GEORDIESTAFF HADAWAY PET.

Under graduate Bitch (26,5)

First. 6251 Thomas’ BIGGLESWICK WICKED ONE. Very attractive red bitch with white chest and socks in very good condition. Clean head and muzzle all in correct proportion to each other with a distinct stop. Head has width and depth, Round dark eyes and reasonably neat rose ears help her feminine expression. Good bite, open nostrils. She stands on well boned fore quarters that show lift and width in the correct measure. Her brisket drops to elbow so she`s balanced in lift and body here as well. Ribs well back lifts to be light in the loin. Her neck gets her head up perfectly and flows through withers into topline very well. Good rear angulations put her back pads under her providing excellent columns of support. Good width to muscular upper thigh and second thigh is evident and this is where she got the edge on 2nd. She moves smoothly and economically.

Second 6152. Silbernáglová’s A FIRE INSIDE OF MESMERIZING BESTIE (Cze). I know its a well over used cliché, but here was a bitch that was very unlucky to meet the first. A black brindle bitch with an excellent female expression, hard looking bitch with an alertness about her. I think a bit less head about her than 1 and that is no criticism. She has the ample skull proportions that suit me and is super clean about the head to go with it. Obvious cheek bumps. Dark round intense looking well placed eyes, round wide open nostrils top off a purposeful muzzle that has tight clean lips and a very good bite. Strong underjaw. She stands on fore quarters with ample bone for her size showing lift and width. Brisket drops to elbow, so her correct proportions carry into her profile, she ribs well back and was light in the loin. Her neck flowed well through withers into topline, good hard condition Good angulations got her rear pads where they should be and she moved well.

Third 6207. Rodak’s AYLA TATEN JEDEN NA MILION Pol Jch (Pol). Black Brindle bitch with another impressive excellent expression, strong ample unexaggerated head with a complementing impressive muzzle. Tight lips and open nostrils and good dentition. Well placed, round dark eyes. Body had a good spring of rib with brisket to elbow and decent levels of fitness. Her well boned fore quarters gave lift with width. Stood today with hindquarters a shade wide. Good movement but perhaps not matching the economical stride of 1&2.

Reserve. 6233 Sinclair & Hayward’s GLENSKYRA SALTIRE SOCKS.

Graduate Bitch (23,5)

First 6137 Monovski’s HARLIVSTAFF TOMMY’S GIRL.Very attractive red bitch with white blaze, waistcoat, and socks. A strong bitch with plenty of substance. She scored well with a very purposeful skull/ muzzle ratio. She has a very typical correct feminine expression helped by a round dark eye and neat well placed ears. Her muzzle has width depth and length, nostrils are wide open, she`s clean lipped with a good bite. Her stop is distinct without being overdone and her head balances to body. Plenty of bone in her straight strong forequarters at the bottom of which her feet turn out slightly. Strong muscular neck that flows through her withers into her level topline smoothly. Good spring of rib carried back with a very decent tuck up to a light loin. Rear quarters were muscular and strong providing very good columns of support, they also helped her move effortlessly, movement was very good. She scored very well as a whole and her fitness and definition paid dividends.

Second 6198 Reynolds’ NIATONA TAFYTA MUTTONFUDGE. Another red bitch with a white blaze, waistcoat and socks. She has a very typical head, skull has complementary width and depth with neat rose ears and well placed, dark round eyes. Ample stop with good width and depth of muzzle at set on, which tapers forward in a clean tight muzzle of good length. Wide open nostrils and a good bite. Straight well boned fore limbs with feet that turn out slightly, that also show good angulation at this point in profile. Brisket drops to elbow, again ribs back and rises to loin. Her rear angulation is spot on with a good width across her thigh, gaskin also in evidence. She moved very well.

Third 6044 Hudson’s FAIRLENIUM’S CLOAK N DAGGER AT CANISSTAFF. Strong headed pied whose head balances to body. Skull has width with depth, good cheekbumps, correct unexaggerated stop. She has a strong blunt muzzle of purposeful length, strong underjaw, open nostrils and neat ears. Straight strong forequarters that give lift and width and provide a good column of support. She`s muscular, her brisket drops to elbow, with a good spring of rib, carries back. Level topline. Strong rear quarters, well muscled and well angled.

Reserve. 6154 O’Malley’s THEBILECIOUS TE AMO ATLOMSTAFFS

Post Graduate Bitch (13,2)

First 6190 Preston’s KAHAMAIA CIRCLE OF FIRE. Attractive feminine black brindle showing very good type through head and muzzle proportions combined with an excellent expression. Skull has width and depth, her muzzle also and its depth and strength carries through to her dark nose and open nostrils, being tight in the lip, with a good bite. Round dark eyes, neat well placed ears, contribute to her typical expression. Stands on strong straight forequarters showing width and lift. She has a good spring of rib which carries back to a reasonably light loin. Level topline. She moved well and this got her the placing. I`d prefer her harder to the touch.

Second 6277 Miller’s SKYLAND RYOKO. Attractive Black brindle bitch with a white chest blaze. Stronger headed bitch than first but not overdone and balances with her body. Her skull has balanced width and depth as does her muzzle that houses a good bite. She has round dark eyes and neat well placed ears. Straight strong forelimbs provide ample width with lift, rear quarters sit in the same plain as the fore. In profile her brisket drops to elbow and she ribs back lifting to loin. Level topline, rear angulation provided a good column of support, tail carried low and she moved fine. Like first I would try and have her harder to the touch.

Third 6210 Rogers & Daly-Lees’ BERRYSTOCK AGAMEMNON. Attractive Black brindle bitch with an excellent expression. Head is clean with good width and depth. Round dark eyes well placed, neat ears. Distinct correct stop, not overdone. Open nostrils and tight in the lip. Good bite. Strong bone in her forequarters, down a shade on pasterns. Brisket to elbow, rising to a light loin. Level topline good rear angulations She moved ok. I found her soft to the touch and think she would benefit from being fitter

Reserve. 6290 Winrow & Greaves’ JAYNEZE RAMONA

Mid Limit Bitch (18,3)

First 6168. Payne’s LEEBEES PRINCESS CHARLOTTE. Very attractive Red bitch with white waistcoat. Balanced and powerful. Gives an impression of a very outward looking lively temperament, always seeming to be aware of her surroundings. Great to see. Her head has width and depth with good cheek bumps and this is matched by an equally impressive muzzle. Well positioned dark round eyes, reasonably neat ears, open nostrils and a good bite. Her front has plenty of width along with the lift to balance. Good strong boned fore limbs end with feet correctly turning out slightly. In profile she continues in the same vein. Her muscular neck flows flows smoothly through her withers and on into her topline. Brisket drops to elbow, ribs back and then tucks up to her loin. She has excellent rear angulation providing good columns of support, as does the front. Her movement was powerful and efficient. She`s an impressive overall package. A tad more condition, for me, would complete.

Second 6056. Johnson’s ELLJCHANSHA CAST A SPELL.

Close up on first was this black brindle bitch. She also has a head that is in balance to the rest of her and is full of virtue in itself. She has a skull with complementary width and depth with a muzzle whose proportions match it with a length that is my idea of correct. Developed cheek bumps. Round dark eyes and neat well placed rose ears, add to her expression. Good depth to her muzzle at set on and above this her stop is distinct but not not overdone. Muzzle depth continues through to her nose with wide open nostrils. Good bite. Up on her toes, she has width and lift and good columns of support from well boned forelegs. Brisket to elbow with a spring of rib carried back then a rise to her spannable loin. Hindquarters line up with her forequarters, tail set low and she moved well.

Third 6111 Marsden’s AUCHDARAN MY MEGGY SUE.Very good black brindle bitch. Skull has good head proportions with complementary width and depth with a distinct smooth stop. Round dark eyes and neat well placed ears. Strong muzzle with width depth and good length. Tight lips, open nostrils and a good bite. Brisket to elbow ribs well back, lifting then to her loin. Good rear angulation gets her feet where they should with strong columns of support. She is well let down at hocks with second thigh development. Her movement was good. Definition from above could be improved I think, I would much prefer harder condition.

Reserve. Jones’ KAMARISTAFFS ROYAL LEGACY JW.

Limit Bitch (13,3)

First 6058 Johnson’s ELLCHANSHA PUT A SPELL ON YOU. Lovely black bindle bitch. Everything is ample on this bitch, just enough of everything without any exaggeration and it all seems to fit together as a great whole. Her clean skull has the corresponding width and depth, with cheek bumps. Neat ears well placed with dark round eyes. Between is the smooth but distinct stop that is my preference, and forward of this is a muzzle with width, depth and of good length. This is complemented by tight clean lips and it houses a good bite with good underjaw to boot. Straight and strong in her forequarters with width and lift. Viewed through her hind legs are in the same plain as the fore. Her neck flows smoothly through withers to topline. Brisket drops to elbow, with a good spring of rib, carried back and lifts to a light spannable loin. Rear angulation gives excellent columns of support, good width to her first thigh being well muscled throughout and let down at hock. Her movement was smooth and efficient. Bitch Challenge Certificate Winner and reserve BOB on referees decision.

Second 6240 Smith’s DRINGSHAWS GIRL ON FIRE. Red bitch with white waistcoat. A bit stronger headed bitch than the first. She again has a skull / muzzle proportions that compliment with a shade more definition between them. Neat well placed ears and dark round eyes then add to give typical expression. She has a strong muzzle with clean tight lip, black nose with open nostrils. She stands on fore limbs that have strong bone, with the requested slight turnout, that also provide the balance of width and lift. Strong impressive body that balances her skull. Brisket to elbow, she ribs well back, above she has a level topline and reasonable definition. Her rear quarters are angulated well to get those pads where they should be. Good width to her upper thighs and muscle here in general. She moves very well, smooth but with purpose.

Third 6027 Jones & Harkin’s KAMARISTAFFS ROYAL DUCHESS JW. Balanced black brindle. Good head proportions with typical expression, neat ears well placed with dark round eyes. Open nostrils and a good bite. Straight strong forequarters provides lift with balanced width, with brisket to elbow. Good spring of rib well tucked up well angled rear., She`s fit and hard and moved ok.

Reserve. 5931 Blake’s LLANSTAFFS THE ONE AT RIGANTONA.

Open Bitch (39,10)

First 6098 Kersten’s INT CH FRISIAN STAFF’S CALIFORNIA HERE I COME (Nld). Excellent black brindle bitch. Skull and muzzle that is so clean, she carries no excess flesh on her head or muzzle whatsoever. Ample all over and balanced. Width and depth of skull complement and she has that so important distinct but smooth transition stop from skull to muzzle. Good expression is then completed very well with neat well placed ears and round reasonably dark eyes. Muzzle in proportion to her skull with ample width, depth and purposeful length, Wide open nostrils. Impressive dentition, throughout. The pre-molars on this girl are of the best, large and interlocking, like pinking shears. Very impressive. She stands on straight strong fore limbs that provide her lift and width to suit. A good spring of rib and her brisket drops to elbow, she ribs back then lifts to being muscular and light in the loin. Neck ran smoothly through withers and into topline. Good rear angulation gives an excellent column of support, good width across her thigh and well let down at stifle. She moved well to boot. Bitch Reserve Challenge Certificate.

Second 6275 Waltham’s DRINGSHAW DANSE DU FEU. Topsize red with white waistcoat and socks. Pushed first place very hard to the last. Balanced throughout with an excellent head and muzzle. Her head has width and depth with well developed cheek bumps. Her muzzle, strong at set on, also has width and depth along with purposeful length, with strength in underjaw. Her stop is distinct and un exaggerated. Neat well placed ears, round dark eyes and open nostrils all score very well on her. Her muzzles houses a very good bite throughout. She stands with plenty of lift but with balanced width to the fore on straight well boned fore limbs. In profile, her brisket drops to elbow and ribs back, lifting to a muscular loin, easily spannable. Neck flowed well through withers into topline. Good spring of rib. Rear angulations are good getting her pads correctly placed to deliver a strong column of support. Movement was economical with purpose.

Third 6125 McPhail’s BETHALEESE’S ICE’N A’SLICE FOR SCORGUIE. Another excellent bitch from this class. Predominantly white skewbald whose head is in balance to her body. Strong, it has depth with corresponding width. Distinct stop, not overdone. Lovely expression round dark eye, neat well placed ears. Strong muzzle with tight lips housing a correct bite. Straight strong forelimbs giving width and lift. Her brisket drops to elbow with good spring of rib carried back to good tuck up. Light in the loin. Neck flowed throw withers into topline smoothly Good rear angulations, moved well.

Reserve. 6241 Smolarek’s POL GCH THORGAL FILIPPA EILHART (Pol)

Veteran (21,4)

First 5983 Desmazes’ FR CH SAMROSS MAKING DREAMS. On the younger side of the age range at 8.5 years she is a very typical good looking bitch that apart from a little grey overlay on her muzzle, shows no outward signs of being classed as veteran. Her skull and muzzle retain all the attributes that I found in my younger winners and places. She exhibits a clean skull with balanced width and depth, well developed cheekbumps, that distinct but smooth transition in her stop. Her muzzle has width, depth and purposeful length. Neat ears and round dark eyes all well placed, and open nostrils. Straight strong fore limbs showing lift with width. Forelimbs in the same plane as rear. Neck through withers to topline was smooth. Still retains very decent musculature on her well angulated hindquarters and her movement was good.

Second 6274 Waltham’s DRINGSHAW BOULE DE NEIGE. Second here was a white bitch, giving a year to the winner. A bitch that I`ve previously awarded a Challenge Certificate to, with Best of Breed. When I think back over shows as I do, she remains a favourite. Her skull has width with depth, distinct, unexaggerated stop. A muzzle that is strong at set on and retains that depth going forward. Good bite. Neat ears, dark eyes and wide open nostrils. Her front shows width with lift, strong straight forelimbs. Her brisket drops to elbow, she has a good spring of rib that is carried back, and raises to a loin that is still light. Good rear angulation, and width to thigh. She also moved well. Lovely to meet her again.

Third 6006 Funnell’s POWERPACK ALURA FINVARRA JW.Black brindle with a good typical expression, neat ears, dark eye, lips tight open nostrils, decent bite, good spring of rib carried back, Neck flowed through withers into topline smoothly, good width to thigh showing good second thigh development. Gets her rear pads where they should be, strong column of support at the rear. Moved well.

Reserve. Tittley & Bosanko’s GARWSTAFF BLACK BEAUTY.

Martin Grimwood (Stormstaff)

Firstly my sincere and heartfelt thanks to the society for the invite to judge at the first championship show of the year. To my two stewards Donald and John who kept the ring running efficiently and made the day pass with combination of efficiency, attentiveness and humour. Finally to the exhibitors for allowing me the honour to assess your prized possessions. Good luck for 2026 with hard work, dedication and smidge of luck I hope all your dreams are fulfilled.

Onto the dogs. I must say I feel the depth of quality in attendance on the day was not as deep as one would hope. That said as I looked along my final lineup I was pleased with the high quality and breed type on display and I was left wishing for a couple more bits of card. I found several messy mouths, loose fronts and a few poor toplines something I think the ever creative and talented breeders in the breed will want to address in future plans. Fitness was an issue for many with very few what I would determine as properly fit, with at least two being overweight. I understand everyone's circumstances are different but you spend a lot of money to enter shows and anything that gives a judge a reason not to pick your dog should be eliminated where possible.

On a positive note I found no dogs showing any sign of respiratory difficulty and the overly short muzzles were at a minimum. Temperaments were as you'd expect impeccable and it was a joy to see our representative in the groups perform so well and while not placed they were all able to showcase the breed in a positive light. The higher classes especially had some real quality and that made making decisions difficult but really enjoyable.

It was a pleasure to judge alongside Mr Martinez and I was pleased to agree with him on most of our final decisions.

SpeciaBD

Really difficult task this class, lots of variety and a large age range

1st Geordiestaff Toon Army

21 month old brindle dog who won this class on breed type and maturity. Decent masculine head, would like to see him fill some of the loose skin as he hits full maturity. Ears ok, decent topline both stood and on the move. A little loose at the elbow, the higher level of fitness that will be needed with maturity will hopefully improve that. His handler done a good job with him. Moved well enough with a happy jaunty aura. Gave way to a very nice bitch for BSBIB.

2nd Wonderstaff This Boy

A promising 6 month old lad who caught my eye. Really nice typy head with a mixture of bull and Terrier. Decent amount of strength for his age with a good underjaw. Nice width to his front and correct front construction. Enough rib for his age, level topline which he held reasonably well on the move. Rear is somewhat loose at this stage and his rear movement reflected that. Overall a promising puppy who lost out on maturity in this class and also for BPD but one I think will give his owner some fun times.

MPD

1st as 2nd SBD

2nd Proud Star Day Tripper

A young B/B with an appealing expression. Head of good proportions and clean lips housing goodsize teeth. Dark eye, Ears ok, decent front but one would hope maturity brings more width to balance him. Enough rib, topline ok and good rear angulation and tail carriage. Moved ok when settled by his handler. Bested today by the balance and bone of winner but plenty more battles ahead for all the youngsters in this class as they change and mature.

PD

1st Keepastaff Let's Load It (improve dnk)

9 month old strong headed standard sized dog. Well boned straight front, level topline held when he moved which he done well with drive. Enough rib for this stage with good rear angulation. Nice tail set. Pleased to award him BPD and on the referees decision BPIB. Well done

2nd Dexilystaff Northern Star

9 month old Red and White dog. Not as mature in head as winner. Nice head ratio, dark eye and tight lips. Decent front construction with plenty of rib. Topline ok both stood and on the move. Excellent rear angulation and tail set well. Moved well. He's at the stage of development where he needs time for his head to catch up but when it does I think he'll be quiet the picture. Gave way today on maturity and consequently balance.

JD

1st Jojalane I Drink Wine

Nicely balanced red and white dog who draws you to him. This lad possesses the head ratio I believe to be correct with a good strong muzzle. There is nothing overdone and consequently his head is appealing from all angles. Decent front with enough width. Ok for rib, topline strong and level . Would prefer tidier feet if I was nitpicking but theres no denying he's a rather handsome example of the breed. Moved ok once settled but does tend to work his handler hard. Considered him for RCC today, A dog I feel will trouble the best under the right judges.

2nd Eastreet Thundercracker

A stronger type of dog than 1st but of no less quality. Strong head with dark eyes, enough length of muzzle. Good strong short neck. Nice front assembly. Topline held both stood and on the move. My personal preference for the head ratio on winner meant he settled for 2nd today but a class dog with lots of virtues... a little erratic on the move but once youthful exuberance passed he moved true with drive .

YD

1st Elitebull Valentine JW.

A smart dog who is predominantly white with some red. A proper eyefull this lad. Great head with a nice expression. Dark round eye and clean head with no excess or exaggeration, tidy ears. His front assembly is a major virtue with a good amount of bone and width and a fantastic forechest. Enough rib, level topline held well and correct rear angulation. Rear quarters were well muscled and moved him round the ring with effortless drive. Did consider him for CC but lost out on maturity, I was delighted to award the RCC in really good company. I feel this dog has every chance to go all the way. Best of luck. RCC.

2nd Wellstaffs Young Warrior JW

18 month old dog who possesses bundles of class. Best of heads with correct muzzle length, correct stop, cheek muscles developing nicely and good underjaw. Would prefer neck a smidge shorter and handler should be aware of stringing him too much when stacking. Excellent front with good bone and width and no looseness. Enough rib at this stage, good topline, and good rear angulation. Fitness a credit. I've every expectation this dog will challenge for the big awards once his body matures with him. Really good mover.

PGD

1st Hamason Sweet Little Mystery JW

Brindle and white topsize dog who moved as well as anyone here today. Strong yet unexagerated head with dark eye and correct ratios. Strong short neck flowing well into well laid and muscled shoulders. Good width to his front. Ok for rib. He's probably a bit longer cast than is ideal but he has really good balance about him. Holds his topline really well on the move. His movement is true with clear drive from powerful well muscled rear quarters. Won this class with a bit in hand. He had my CC and RCC winners either side of him in the line up and he looked at home in that company.

2nd GeordieStaff Local Hero JW

21 month old dog. Nicely proportioned head with a dark eye. Good strong underjaw. Front of sufficient width. Ok for rib. Good Rear angulation. Topline good both stood and on the move, this was the clincher in earning him 2nd place in this class. In decent fit condition. Couldn't match 1 for drive on the move.

LD

1st Ellchansha Charm The Devil at Moorstar

A black, brindle and white dog of just over 2.5 years. I judged this dog as puppy nearly two years ago and thought he was nailed on champion, little did I known I'd be lucky enough to hand out his crowning CC. He has a head that oozes class, it is of good strength with no coursness or exaggeration. Correct length of muzzle housing a perfect bite with teeth of good size. Dark round eyes and neat ears mean all the ingredients are there for the typical staffords expression that stops you in your tracks. His front assembly is good with sufficient bone and width and well laid shoulders. Well sprung rib and nicely short coupled. Topline is as a Stafford should be but is missing so often at the moment. Rear angulation is spot on. Can he carry his tail a smidge high? Maybe, but the whole dog oozes class. He moved incredibly well with drive from his well muscled rear quarters. I was delighted to award him the CC his crowning one (subject to RKC approval) for a title I feel is long overdue. A word for his lady handler who knew her job. She was inconspicuous as a good handler should be, she has a good dog and she knows it and gets the best from him without becoming the center of attention, a handling lesson for some. If this dog is shown in this condition all year I'm absolutely certain this won't be his last bit of green card. Thank you for bringing him and congratulations.

2nd Tillcarr Fire Soldier

21 month old typey dog. Smaller dog all over than winner but very standard and balanced. Head of good proportions with a lovely dark eye and a wicked expression. His underjaw stood out to me as a great example of a virtue missing too often at the moment. Good front construction with enough width. Decent rib, level topline and good rear angulation. Reasonable muscle tone. Coat was gleaming. He made his handler earn her keep today. Couldn't match one for movement today, this was likely down to his overexcited nature on the day. I called him back to challenge for RCC but there was just a bit of maturity and showmanship ahead of him. A good dog this one.

OD

1st Karimstaff Royal Rumour JW

A dog of undoubted quality. A really nicely proportioned head with the required ratio. Good underjaw and strength to his muzzle and clean as a whistle throughout. Keen and alert expression. Decent width to his front and correct shoulders. Enough rib and a level topline held well on the move. Short coupled and good rear angulation. Moved well around the ring driven by powerful quarters. He was in my thoughts for both major awards and I had a last look at him after picking up the RCC but in the end I preferred the more forechest of the yearling dog but really was having to split hairs. His day will come.

2nd CH Karimstaff Royal Ransom at Bowtman JW

Litter brother to one and what a litter it was. This dog is stronger in head than one but possesses all the same qualities, has a little more rib than winner. Lovely short coupling and good well muscled rear. Moved well once he settled. Well set and carried tail. When one has two dogs of such quality one has to split them and my personal preference for the style and ratio of the winner's head carried the day today but I can certainly see what so many before me have found so appealing.

VD. Biggleswick Splash of Ginge.

Another I've judged previously and hes a favourite of mine. Im told this was his retirement show and he can relax know he's done the breed a great service. Still maintain a good level of condition and his movement will put many to shame. Hes a well constructed dog and hes a credit to his owners. Head showing some signs of age but eyes still keen and alert. Good front with decent topline. A cracking dog

Here's to a successful 2026 for one and all

G Thomas

(Gazstaff