Notts & Derby District Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club

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NOTTS & DERBY DISTRICT SBT CLUB
MEMBERS’ MID-SUMMER MATCH – MONDAY, 16 JUNE 2008
JUDGE: JIM MCGRATH (JAJCA)
We held our annual Mid-Summer Match on Monday, 16 June at Shirland Village Hall near Alfreton, Derbyshire. There was the usual good turnout with the hall being well filled and Judge Jim McGrath had a total of 16 Staffords to go over. Principal results were:--
BEST PUPPY WALK
CHARMING BOBBY DAZZLER
GEMMA SIMKINSON
BEST PUPPY IN MATCH
LONGDRIVE VALINTINA
STEVE & SANDRA SWIFT
BEST ADULT &
BEST IN MATCH
NIATONA THE BOY WONDER
TERRI MORRELL

In addition to the Match there was an excellent FREE buffet for all those attending and there were a host of prizes on offer for the Match category winners. There was the usual Bumper Raffle with a Star Prize of £40 worth of Marks & Spencer vouchers – won by the extremely lucky Debbie Saunt! plus many more prizes on offer, so most folk went home with something. Our thanks to Sue Hunt for her excellent work over the year in supporting the Handling Class and for organising all the raffle prizes – a presentation was made to Sue in recognition of her invaluable assistance. Many congratulations to all of the above and thanks to all those who attended and/or brought along their dogs, making this another very successful night for the club.
We have one further Match night planned for our Members in 2008:- – once again it will take place at our usual venue of Shirland Village Hall at 7.30 for 8.00pm start:-
COME ALONG AND SUPPORT YOUR JUDGE AT OUR
CHRISTMAS MATCH NIGHT ON
MONDAY, 15 DECEMBER 2008
JUDGE: SANDRA SWIFT (LONGDRIVE)
Where & When: Doors open 7.30 for judging at 8.00pm - Shirland Village Hall
Fees: £1 Adults, Children and dogs FREE.
What’s on Offer: Bumper Raffle (incl. a Star Prize), Licensed Bar, FREE Buffet
Prizes: Category prizes for Puppy Walk (up to 6 months), Puppy (6-12 months), Adult (over 12 months) and Best in Match.
ENTER ON THE NIGHT: Non-Members welcome, subject to joining on the night
Annual Membership: £3 Single/£4 Joint – Membership Year runs Jan to Dec.
Jenny Smith – Secretary (01332 781062 or email: willowstaf@aol.com)
22 June 2008

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Notts and Derby District Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club
Members Limited Single Breed Show
Sunday 23^rd March 2008
Judge: Mr Nick Hale (Eskharn)**

I'd like to say a big thankyou to the officers and committee for the pleasure of judging both sexes at this well run show. I would also like to thank all the exhibitors and spectators for their sporting demeanour and for creating such a wonderful atmosphere.
Class 1 - Minor Puppy Dog 2(0)
1^st Walker's Janikasco Playing For Keeps: Topsize red/white male. Good clean head with nice length to skull, dark round eyes and neat ears. Well boned front with good length to leg which balanced well with length to body. Erratic on the move and made his handler work hard. In good condition.
2^ndSwift's Longdrive Manhatton: Standard brindle dog of heavier make and shape than the winner.

Class 2 - Puppy Dog 4(0)
1^st Rastall & Durham's Merimna Ahead Inline: Standard 11 month old bl/br dog. Strong head but not exaggerated. Well boned straight front, good angulation to shoulders, level topline and balanced angulation at rear quarters. Moved out easily and was a worthy winner. In lovely condition. Best Puppy Dog.
2^nd Smith's Chinastaff Soldier Boy: Bl/br male, slightly more up on the leg than the winner. Powerful skull but not quite the under jaw strength of 1^st. Good overall body properties, presented in lovely fit condition.
3^rd Beard's Hasweth Bruce Bogtrotter.
Res Graham's Mai Rebel.

Class 3 – Junior Dog 3(0)
1^st Smith's Chinastaff Boxer Boy: Strong headed bl/br of good size, litter brother to 2^nd in puppy dog and carries many of the same attributes. He was also presented in lovely fit condition. Handled to advantage.
2^nd Calladine's Calrolo The Mighty Ajax: Standard red dog, good head and bite, strong square front and enough length to body. He wasn't enjoying himself and was difficult to assess.
3^rd Russell's Russtaff Clyde's Pride.

Class 4 – Novice Dog 6(0)
1^st Harness & Preston's Jajca's Mac The Knife: Standard brindle with white on chest. Good clean head with enough length to skull. Well boned wide front, good topline with nice length to body, good backend giving balance on the move.
2^nd Gregory's Wildstaff Mister Machismo: Compact bl/br with white on chest. Strong head, bone and body but not quite the balance of winner.
3^rd Parker's Rumrouke Rubino.
Res Bullock's Prince White Socks.
Vhc Kerr's Alport One Soc On Of Mamasitas.

Class 5 – Graduate Dog 3(0)
1^st Hall's Willowstaff Black Prince: Bl/br dog of good size, strong functional head type showing no lippyness and housing big teeth. Straight front with good weight of bone, good topline, taut underline and nice length to body. Clean athletic type, shown in fit condition.
2^nd Watkin's Kinswatstaff Goodfella JW: Really compact standard bl/br with white on chest. Strong head with good bite, strong in body but not the overall balance of first.
3^rd Hale & Kemp's Maxsta Caymen King At Caymenstaff JW.

Class 6 – Post Graduate Dog 8(3)
1^st McGrath's Jajca Phoenix From The Flame: Topsize red dog of athletic make and shape. Clean unexaggerated head, strong straight front with ample bone. Good topline with nice length to body and muscular rear quarters. This dog was in peak condition, credit to his owners for the obvious work that goes into him.
2^nd Kerr's Alport Latino Heat For Mamasitas: Topsize bl/br clean enough in head with good bite and big teeth. Straight front with good bone, topline and backend. Not the condition of winner but nonetheless a close decision.
3^rd Craddock's Bullstake Bomber At Creddogz.
Res Gallagher & Johnson's Longdrive Blue Kentucky.
Vhc Swift's Longdrive Blue Bijou.

Class 7 – Open Dog 8(1) A class of real quality.
1^st King's Leaky The Woo: Bl/br/wh of standard proportions. Strong, functional head with super bite and big teeth. Well boned straight front with good layback and set on to shoulders. Compact body with good width to pelvis, backend and rear construction, pads well placed giving good vertical columns of support. Moved with purpose. A good honest Stafford male who's always on the look out for trouble. Shown and handled well and in cracking condition. Best Dog and Res Best In Show.
2^nd Smith & Cox's Willowstaff Evolution: Another quality unexaggerated dog. Clean head with length to skull. Good bite, neat ears and round eyes. Lovely clean front with good weight of bone. Level topline leading on to sound rear quarters. Moved easily but would prefer him a little fitter. Res Best Dog.
3rd Tittley & Bosanko's Garwstaff Nats Our Boy JW.
Res O'Donohue's Master Chankast.
Vhc Ford & Morgan's Valglo's Jeff's Choice.
Class 8 – Veteran Dog 2(2)

BITCHES

Class 9 – Minor Puppy Bitch 4(1)
1^st Jasper's Colliermans Destiny: Lovely feminine 8 month red puppy. Standard size with no exaggerations. Neat all round head properties, clean straight front leading onto good topline and well placed rear quarters. Light and agile on the move, a real professional in the ring for such a youngster. Res Best Bitch.

2^nd Thomas's Niatona Stolen Kisses At Valortaurus: Another feminine puppy with nothing over done at this stage. Nice head, strong boned front, nice length to body and tidy rear quarters. Very much a youngster.
3^rd Wall & Web's Valglo Dark Princess.

Class 10 – Puppy Bitch 12(2)
1^st Craddock's Egyptian Sunset At Creddogz: Topsize red with white on chest. Cracking young bitch who took my eye instantly. Lovely feminine head with enough length of skull and clean lips. Good bite, neat ears and dark eyes. Super straight front with excellent length to forearm. Well set on and angulated shoulders. Excellent rib cage with plenty of heart and lung room. Strong topline, taut underline with nice width to pelvis and rear angulation to balance. Moved with ease, her young handler does a sterling job. I'd be happy to be her owner. Congratulations and best of luck for the future. Best Bitch, Best Puppy Bitch, Best In Show and Best Puppy In Show.

2^nd Wall & Web's Jessica's Midnight Miss: Topsize bl/br who was stronger in skull than winner. Straight front with good length to leg. Pleasing length to body and nice backend. Not quite the balance of construction but she was up against a real star today.
3^rd Beard's Hasweth Geordie Dancer.
Res O'Donohue's Jaybecadans Touch Of Class.
Vhc John's Jayneze Ditto For Welshstaff.

Class 11 – Junior Bitch 11(4)
1^st Foster & McDonald's Tusselstaff Black Fury: Standard sized bl/br bitch. Clean feminine head with no trace of coarseness. Good bite, darkest of eyes and neat ears. Straight wide front with ample bone. Good topline and excellent width of pelvis to balance. Moved easily.
2^nd Allen & Robinson's Fire Cracker At Estellastaff: Well conditioned top sized red bitch. Clean enough in head with good bite. Straight front, good topline and body length. Width at rear allowing easy movement.
3^rd Manito's Dynastaff Miss Complex.
Res Parker's Rumrourke Rubiwax Of Nettleworth.
Vhc Ford & Morgan's Jackstaff Fire Opal At Jefmor.

Class 12 – Novice Bitch 7(3)
1^st Foster & McDonald's Tusslestaff Black Fury: Winner of class 11.
2^nd Wragg & Garthwaite's Kelinvyre Foehn: Topsize bl/br bitch. Powerful head, straight clean front with good length to forearm. Good length of rib and body, well angulated rear quarters. Nicely conditioned.
3^rd Graham's Crimson Truffle.
Res Watkin's Kinwatstaff Dark Destiny.

Class 13 – Graduate Bitch 9(4)
1^st Craddock's Egyptian Sunset At Creddogz: Winner of class 12.
2^nd Norman & Coate's Kenmill To Quizzical Queen At Megastelle: Clean feminine bitch of athletic proportions. Good length to skull, super straight front with enough bone. Good height/weight/length of body to balance.
3^rd Wragg & Garthwaite's Kelinvyre Foen.
Res Lucky Lucy Lass.
Vhc Graham's Crimson Truffle.

Class 14 – Post Graduate Bitch 13(3)
1^st Norman & Coate's Megastelle Crazy Chick: Super feminine bitch. Clean head with no loose flesh and good length to skull. Straight front with enough bone, good length of rib and body with good columns of support at rear. In lovely fit condition.
2^nd Allen & Robertson's Fire Cracker At Estellastaff: 2^nd in Class 11.
3^rd Wilson's Millstaff Precious One At Wilstaff.
Res Beard's Hasweth Truly Scrumptious.
Vhc Hyde's Little Lady Charm At Sedgbred.

Class 15 – Open Bitch 10(2)
1^st King's Kolatoz Paws For Thort: Dark brindle of standard size. Unexaggerated head with length and strength housing big teeth. Straight front with nice weight of bone. Just enough length to body with rear pads well placed underneath her. Nice width across pelvis to balance. A real livewire this one, in spanking condition.
2^nd Smith & Cox's Willowstaff Barbed Wire: Athletic Feminine bitch of standard height/weight. Lovely clean head with no loose flesh, good bite, round eyes and neat ears. Straight front with nice weight to bone. Good length to rib cage, taut underline and well angulated rear quarters. Another bitch in super condition, close decision.
3^rd Allen & Robertson's Fire Cracker At Estellastaff.
Res Leadbitter & Wandless Dolleze Daydream.
Vhc Day & Needham's Stormpike Ebony And Ivory At Bullred JW.

Class 16 – Veteran Bitch 3(1)
1^st Tittley & Bosanko's Spearhead Jewel Jade: Standard dark brindle/white of 10 years who still has all the functional attributes that are required. Lovely feminine head well boned straight front, good topline and rear quarters. Cracking condition and movement for age. A real old favourite of mine.