​Ashton under Lyne & DKA – Open Show 22nd February 2009

BULLDOG – BITCHES

Firstly I would like to thank the Hon Sec Ann Lunt for showing flexibility and initiative by offering two C list judges the option of fulfilling an appointment which is normally offered to a B list judge, and the committee for a well run show. Split sex judging is something only normally offered on the rarity at breed champ shows in our breed, I hope the exhibitors enjoyed the experience as much as I did. Thanks also to the ring stewards Cath Rodgers and her son. I found overall exhibits clean, and in good condition with fairly toned bodies. All eyes were clear, but found width of jaw lacking in general. Handlers could also benefit by reducing the length of lead when moving their dogs to ensure they make the most of their dog’s movement in a purposeful direction.

Puppy Bitch (5,3abs)

1. Holme’s Shuckstun’s Diva BPB well developed r/w bitch 8.5mth. Feminine appealing head with large nose and neat roll, correct ear and eye placement. Straight forearms to neat feet. Correct pear shaped body with good tuck up and clean cut profile. Well let down hocks with good rear angulation. Challenged her littermate for BPIB but preferred his length of body.
   
2. Broadshurst Melimels Sheeza Lady
   

Graduate Bitch (4,0)

1. Wolfe Bullisimo Sheeza Diamond for Englishglory BOB 16mth standard sized compact r/w bitch that balanced breed type and femininity. Flat brick shaped skull covered with fine wrinkle and large nose with a well cushioned foreface and thin well shaped ears. Straight forearms to compact feet providing the correct square front. Lovely compact pear body with correct topline to a very nicely set and length tail. Walked her width. Owner took the time to wait for the group but unfortunately not rewarded.
   
2. Davies Avapal Distinction
   
3. Mr & Mrs Lockett Mickanjie Vivi Valentine
   

Open Bitch (1,0)

1. Kaybull Pru R/W 3yr old bitch. Flat skull, neat rose ears, short compact body with good rib. Elbows set away from body to straight forearms, would have preferred tighter feet. Holmes Shuckstun’s Ozzie BPD & BPIB F/w with dark mask 8.5mth large dog. Strong head on a good length of neck. Good eye placement, broad nose to blunt well developed foreface. Strong well boned forearms providing an appealing front assembly. Well developed pear shaped body for age, with correct topline to suitable tail setting.
   

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Sara Lamont (Judge)

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BULLDOG - DOGS

I would like to thank the committee for firstly inviting me to judge their show and secondly for their hospitality. Many thanks to our ring stewards Cathy Rodgers and her son. All exhibits were generally clean, in good condition and health. Although a few I felt were lacking a little weight, and I was surprised at the lack of width to jaws.

Puppy Dog (3,1abs)

1. Holmes' Shuckstun's Ozzie. Lovely 8.5 month old fawn and white pied with lots to like. Strength to head with lovely flat brick shaped skull, clear dark eyes, excellent lip placement, good width to forface and wonderful expression. Tacked on shoulders, big straight bone down to neat feet. Pear shaped body with enough rib. Good topline and tuck-up. Moved well. BPD and in agreement with my co-judge BPIB.
   
2. Harrison's Missdaisies Itz Troi
   

Graduate Dog (5,2abs)

1. Davies Avapal Dynamite. Nice red & white 12 month old standard sized dog with substance. Good head, neat ears and dark eyes. Good cushioning to foreface & correct layback. Open nostrils with big black nose, lovely length of neck, Nice pear shaped body, correct topline & tuck-up. Big bone although I would prefer it a little straighter. Moved well.
   
2. Lockett's Bear Necessity.
   
3. Lockett's Mickanjie Harry Hippie.
   

Open Dog (2,0) Two quality dogs in this class, although of completely different type.

1. Lockett's Mickanjie Red Renegade. Standard size 20 month old red & white good honest male. Smaller then 2 but all male. Beautiful flat skull with width and length, excellent foreface, best jaw today. Thin rose ears correctly set, clear dark eyes and well placed nose. Good length of neck, nice shoulders with straight ample bone and brisket with the neatest feet which gives him a lovely neat, square front. Lovely body shape although would benefit from a tad more weight. Good rear angulation & bend of stifle. Best mover out of the dogs today. My BD & BOS.
   
2. Riley's Louarne Mr Beau Jangles For Rumbulltums.
   

BOB: Wolfe's Bullisimo Sheeza Diamond For Englishglory. Stunning deep red & white bitch of just 16 months. Beautiful head with width to skull & foreface. Darkest of eyes, widest nostrils of the day & moderate turn to underjaw. Well set thin rose ears, good thick neck with enough length. Correct tacked on shoulders, big straight bone down to neat feet giving the correct straight, neat front. Lovely shaped cobby body with good spring of rib, good topline and tuck-up. Strong rear, the best tail of the day; correct low set, straight & of good length. This young bitch presents a lovely outline & moved well. She could not be denied BOB. Well done.

Gemma Austin (Judge)