THE  BRITISH  BULLDOG  CLUB      

Championship  Show 2009

 

Judge; Mr Chris Thomas (Kingrock)

The British Bulldog Club held a championship show at Nantwich Civic Centre on 22^nd November. What a lovely venue this is and the organisation of this superbly run show rightly make it one of the highlights of the year for the bulldog fraternity.

Although we are seeing a slight drop in numbers of exhibits I was thrilled with my entry of 168 dogs and in every class I had ample to chose winners from, worthy of that title. This was my fourteenth CC appointment in the breed and the improvement in overall health, as well as in breed type, carries on unabated. We are not seeing the exaggeration commonplace in years gone by, with massive, ropey, wrinkled heads and bowed fronts confined to the history books.  I did not have one exhibit showing any sign of breathing difficulties and the numbers of exhibits with small noses and pinched nostrils are definitely in decline. My thanks go to my stewards, Joy Brighton and Sally Tearle, for the smooth running of the ring.

MPD. (6. 4)

1^st   Handley & Bradbury’s Kellamuir Britains Talent at Haddaway. 
        R/W. Although very much a baby has the make and shape to improve with time. Nice expression with a clean skull of ample length and a nice fit and
        turn of underjaw. Square front and neat feet although bone could be a little heavier. Pleasing topline but just needs to drop in brisket and mature
        throughout. Moved well.  

2^nd Sherlock’s Melimels Power N Glory. 
        R/W. Strong head with enough work and good width between his correctly shaped ears which are well set on a long flat skull. Lovely width between
        dark eyes of correct shape. His nose placement is excellent and already has the makings of a correct layback. Lovely width of foreface with good fill
        under the eyes. Although he has a good shoulder and depth of chest he has rather too much turn of forearm which affects his foot placement. Good
        spring of rib and topline but movement a little untidy.  

PD (11. 2.)

1^st   Holmes’ Shuckstun’s Festive Cracker. 
        R/W. Plenty of work in head but no sign of coarseness. Nice length and width of a well divided skull that is a little rounded at the moment but should
        flatten out with maturity. Good overall length of head with well set nose between eyes of good shape set well apart. Under jaw has width and turn
        and fits nicely into upper. Super front and shoulder with straight bone down to strong pasterns. Compact bodyshape but enough length to allow for
        a good topline and tailset. Moved well and a very promising puppy.  BPD.  

2^nd Taylor’s Hillplace Iron Man. 
        Br/W.  Excellent length from eye to ear and the skull is wide and well divided. Needs to fill out a little in foreface, which I am sure he will with time, but
        already has a nice fit of underjaw with ample width. Front of ample bone down to tight feet. Pleasing topline and overall bodyshape.   

3^rd  Steel’s Pearcroft Double Diamond.

JD. (9.3.)

1^st   Harding’s Pringham’s Rock Star. 
        R/W. Good length of skull which is well divided with enough work and just needs to flatten out with maturity. Dark expressive eyes of correct shape
        set well apart. Lovely fit of underjaw with good pigmentation. Overnose roll could be a little finer but otherwise a quality head. Nicely tacked-on
        shoulder and square front. Compact body with good topline.  

 2^nd Bragger & Hill’s Prideofbully Sir Charles. 
        Br/W. Strong skull but slightly domed at the moment resulting in a rather low earset. Enough work with a good depth of stop between dark eyes set
        well apart. Nose of good size with open nostril, correctly set. The makings of a good front and shoulder but just needs to develop a little more in
        width to create more turn of forearm.  Good length of rib and short loin giving a compact bodyshape. Well angulated hindquarters which he used on
        the move.  

3^rd Davis’ Ivabully City Slicker Ocobo.

ND. (6.2)

1^st   Bragger & Hill’s Prideofbully Sir George. 
        Br/W. Lovely length of head with good skull of ample length and width. Nose set well between the eyes and just developing the correct layback.
        Lovely fit of underjaw and spread of foreface. Heavy bone down to neat feet but just needs to mature a little in shoulder to give the correct
        squareness. Pleasing bodyshape with good spring of rib and moved well fore and aft.    

2^nd  Steel’s Pearcroft Double Diamond. 
        W/F.  Slightly heavy work in skull for a puppy but lovely width between the ears and eyes and good nose placement. Ample spread of shoulder but
        just needs to drop a little in chest and brisket. Plenty of bone but a little too much turn of forearm rather spoils his front at the moment.  

3^rd  Steel’s Pearcroft Argy Bargy.

UGD. (6.2)

1^st   Moody & Dobson’s Bulldurham Northern Light. 
        R/W. Strong head with nice width and turn of underjaw. A little short in neck but nicely tacked-on shoulder with strong bone down to neat feet.
        Could be a little longer on the foreleg but otherwise good bodyshape and pleasing topline which  finished nicely with his straight tail.  

2^nd  Saunders & Gee’s Jaminic Justification at Standproud. 
        R/W. Lovely width of skull with small neat ears of correct shape set well apart. His skull is well divided with a good furrow running into a deep stop.
         Plenty of work in head and ample width of foreface. He does not have quite the fit of underjaw to create the correct expression but otherwise a
        strong head. Well tacked-on shoulder with good bone down to neat feet. Pleasing topline to neat backend.  

3^rd  Davies’ Belgicshako Dee Jay.

PGD. (11.5)

1^st   White & Grady’s Hillplace Captain Scarlet at Purebully. 
        R/W. Nicely proportioned head with a wide skull which is well divided and has just the right amount of work. A wide nose with open nostrils and set
        correctly between his eyes. He has a lovely depth and spread of foreface with a good fit of underjaw.  Good width across the shoulders although I
        would prefer them a little more tacked-on. He has an excellent depth of chest and brisket and a well rounded rib. Pleasing topline which he kept on
        the move.  

2^nd  Lunt’s Jaqles Bailey. 
        R/W. Another of excellent type although slightly coarser in head but not what I would consider to be overdone. Long well-divided skull with ears of
        lovely shape and size set high and wide apart as they should be. Good depth through the foreface but just needs a little more spread to balance out
        the head. Lovely front and shoulder with strong bone down to neat feet. Well balanced thoughout and well angulated hindquarter. Moved well.  

3^rd  Hornby’s Anessabull Queens Lander ShCM.

LD (12.3)

1^st   Davis’ Hilbull Heeza Lord Mystyle. 
        R/W. Nicely balanced skull with good length from eye to ear and correct nose placement. Strong front and shoulder with plenty of bone down to
        tight feet. Compact body with pleasing topline and well angulated hindquarter. Well presented.  

2^nd  Stutter’s Yours Truly from Linmist. JW. 
        R/W. Good width of a well divided skull which at the moment is a little rounded giving a slightly low earset. Lovely depth of body with good chest
        and brisket. A little too much turn of forearm mars an otherwise good front. Plenty of rib and short loin giving a well proportioned body.  

3^rd  Bracken’s Bradiebe Imallwhite.

OD (9.1)

What a super class, I felt very honoured!

1^st   Garside’s Ch. Iceglint I’m Harry. 
        R/W. What more can be said about this dog? Well I will try! This dog was winning CC’s before the changes to the breed standard and he has
        continued his winning ways since the changes. This is because he epitomises what a good bulldog should be, unmistakable breed type without the
        need for exaggeration. A head that looks good from the ringside and even better close-up. His front assembly is a joy to go over with a beautifully
        tacked-on shoulder and strong round bone down to strong pasterns and tight well knuckled feet. He has a bodyshape which looks good from
        every angle. Presented in super condition and moved in true bulldog fashion. CC & BIS.  

2^nd  Iking-Huber’s Ned/Lux Ch. Jabbererwocky’s Cloudless. 
        W. Another from the top drawer. Fantastic length and width of skull with ears of the correct size and shape set high and wide apart. His skull has
        just the right amount of work and is divided by a correct furrow running into a deep stop. Dark eyes set well apart with a well pigmented nose with
        large open nostrils set between. Ample depth and spread of foreface with a lovely fit of his wide well turned underjaw. A lovely bodyshape but to be
        hypercritical he does not have quite the width of shoulder of the winner but his balance throughout is superb and his well angulated hindquarters
        showed clearly on the move. RCC.  

3^rd.  Jarvinen’s Ch/Int Ch. Blackhope Brando.

MPB (13.3)

1^st   Seal’s Sealaville She’s Porcha. 
        R/W. Surprisingly mature for such a baby and of lovely type. Attractive head which should break up nicely. Ears a little untidy but well set on her
        skull of good width and length. Lovely width between the eyes and her nose, which is already beginning to settle between the eyes, is of a good
        size with open nostrils.  Balanced, well constructed front and shoulder with plenty of bone down to strong pasterns and neat feet. Short coupled
        body and nicely made backend. A most promising youngster.  

2^nd  Davis’ Sebyan Ice Is Nice Mystyle. 
        R/W. Not quite the maturity of the winner but another cracker. Square skull with nicely shaped ears set on the corners of a flat skull with good length
        from eye to ear and enough work without appearing coarse. Just needs to develop a little more thrust of underjaw to complete the picture. Excellent
        front and bodyshape. Beautifully presented and moved well.  

3^rd  Davis’ Sebyan Bright Sunset Mystyle.

PB (16.4)

1^st   Davis & Seal’s Sealaville She’s Rio Rowendale. 
        F/W. A very mature puppy who oozes quality. Nose already showing the correct layback and set well between the eyes. Lovely length of foreface
        with plenty of cushion and fill under the eyes. Super width, turn and fit of underjaw. Tacked on shoulder giving the correct square front. Nice spring
        of rib and pleasing topline leading to a well angulated hindquarter that is a little beefy at the moment but should fine down as she matures. A quality
        youngster who I had great pleasure in awarding BPIS.  

2^nd  Handley’s Haddaway She’s The One. R/W. Not the maturity of the winner but has so much to like. Very feminine expression with lovely dark eyes
        and excellent pigment. Large open nostril and good depth through the foreface. Good shoulder giving a square front with straight bone down to
        strong pasterns and tight feet. Just needs to drop a little in brisket. Lovely topline finished off neatly by her straight, well carried, tail. She moves well
        and seemed to be enjoying her day out.  

3^rd  Hodgkinson’s Bullpei Dori McKane.

JB (17.8)

1^st   Collins’ Celticpride Dior at Croftthorn. 
        F/W. Excellent well divided skull with neat symmetrical work. Head breaking up nicely and her nose is set perfectly and tipping back. Good width of
        foreface with meaty flews of correct length. Super front with tacked-on shoulder and ample bone down to strong pasterns and tight feet. Her barrel
        rib, short loin, correct topline and well angulated backend makes good viewing from every angle. A cracking young bitch.  

2^nd  Trevor’s Dempsey Simply Eve
        W/R. Strong head with excellent width of skull and good length from eye to ear. Skull a little domed at the moment which is affecting her earset but
        should flatten out with maturity. Lovely width and fit of underjaw and super pigmentation. Well tacked on shoulder and good bone to neat, well
        knuckled feet. She is short coupled and has a good overall bodyshape.  

3^rd  Armstrong’s Craghyde Divine.

NB (8.2)

1^st  Celticpride Dior at Croftthorn. (repeat)  

2^nd  Norris’ Jumano Jill ‘N Tonic 
        R/W. Not quite the maturity in head of the winner but has lots to like with an open nose well placed between dark eyes set well part. She falls away a
        little under the eyes but otherwise has a pleasing foreface. Good width of shoulder with strong bone to neat feet. Lovely body in profile with a good
        arch of neck into a shapely topline and strong backend with well let down hocks.  

3^rd  Moody & Dobson’s Bulldurham Cosmic Girl.

UGB (4.1)

1^st   Chetwynd’s Celticpride J’adore at Rhydycroesau. 
        W. Beautiful head and expression with super width between the ears and a skull which is well divided and carrying just the right amount of work.
        Lovely width between the eyes and an excellent nose with open nostrils placed perfectly between. Nicely spread foreface of ample depth and a
        beautiful fit of underjaw which has width and turn. The makings of a good front but just needs to develop a little more in shoulder to give the
        required squareness with a little more depth to the brisket. Good neck into pleasing topline and an overall quality bodyshape.  

2^nd  Hurst’s Bollglade Tyler. 
        F/W. Different head type to 1 but has strength of skull and good width between her dark eyes, although her nose placement could be a little higher.
        Nicely tacked-on shoulder but a little too much turn of forearm which spoils an otherwise good front. Short coupled body with a good barrel rib and
        tidy hindquarter.  

3^rd  Davies’ Avapal Distinction.

PGB (15.4)

1^st   Holmes’ Shuckton’s Funky Diva. 
        R/W. Classic look to this head of excellent length. Dark eyes of correct shape set well apart with a large nose with open nostrils set at just the right
        height between. Lovely length of foreface with good depth and plenty of fill under the eyes. She has plenty of width and turn of underjaw which fits
        so nicely into the upper giving that typical expression. Looks good from above with her pear shaped body and well defined shoulders but just
        needs to develop a little more squareness to her front which at 18 months she has plenty of time to do. Lovely topline to a correctly made
        hindquarter.  

2^nd  Lee’s Mellowmood One in a Million. 
        R/W. Not quite the length of head of the winner but still a look of quality. Strong skull leading to good frontal bones and a deep stop. Large nose
        with open nostrils set between dark eyes. A little tight in front but otherwise a very nice bodyshape.  

3^rd  Davis’ Milasha She’s So Lovely Mystyle.

LB (16.5) What a fabulous class! One of the few occasions where I could have handed out half a dozen first prize cards.

1^st   Wain’s Blackhope Stardust at Bondabull (Imp Fin) 
        Br/W. Beautifully balanced head with well shaped ears set on the corners of a wide flat skull. Eyes set well apart and nicely framed by frontal bones.
        Nose large and open and set back between the eyes. Good length of foreface which is well cushioned and finished by a lovely fit of a wide true
        underjaw.  A quality head but it is in body that this young lady excels. A well arched neck flows into the best topline of the day. It is difficult to get
        just the right length of body to avoid looking long but allow space to accommodate the correct roached back. She has it all, a lovely tacked on
        shoulder, good barrel of rib, nicely tucked-up underline, a strong backend with good angulation and a beautiful topline that flows from front to back.
        It was a pleasure to award this super bitch her third & crowning CC & RBIS.    

2^nd  Belsham’s Admirabull Freesia. 
        R/W. Another outstanding youngster who, at 13 months, will go from strength to strength. Her head is most attractive and nicely balanced
        throughout although to be hypercritical her nose placement needs to be slightly higher, this should come with maturity. Super front and shoulder
        with plenty of bone and correct well-knuckled feet. Cobby body with a lovely spring of rib, short loin and sturdy backend. Happy to award her the
        RCC and I am sure her title will not be long in coming.  

3^rd  Laesson’s Jabberwockys Enjoy Me for Britisher.

OB (10.1)

1^st    Davis’ Ch. Mystyle Eye Candy Ocobo. 
        W. A quality bitch with a super width between her ears and great length from eye to ear. A well padded foreface of good width and depth with a
        lovely fit of underjaw. Tacked on shoulder with plenty of bone in front. A nicely rounded rib and short loin with a good topline makes this young
        lady look good from any angle. Moved and presented well.  

2^nd  Taylor’s Ch. Hillplace Ironlady. 
        Br/W. This well-known bitch has so much to like. Strong head without any hint of coarseness. Well divided skull with neat work. Fabulous width
        between the eyes and an excellent nose placement. Overnose roll a little heavy but she has a well padded foreface which has depth and width.
        Lovely front and shoulder with such heavy bone and neat feet. Super barrel rib and roached topline. Well constructed hindquarter with nice
        angulation and well letdown hocks. Could be a little finer in the backend but overall another champion from the top drawer.  

3^rd  Lee’s Mellowmood Ska.

Vet. D/B (7.5)

1^st   Webster’s Spalfords Karaoke Queen. 
        R/W. This 7 year old certainly does not look her age. Strong skull of excellent shape. Lovely fit of underjaw with great width and turn. Super
        pigmentation. Strong front and shoulder with plenty of substance throughout.  

2^nd  Jay’s Edstrong Trevan. 
        Br/W.  He may be 7 ½ but unfortunately no one has told him. During the fleeting moments he did stand still I found him to have a super length from
        eye to ear on the flattest of skulls. Ears set high and wide. Well put together fore and aft and moved freely (literally). Both of these exhibits are a
        credit to their owners and were obviously enjoying their day out.  

Chris Thomas (Judge)

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