UK, SLOV & WORLD CH. STORMBULL SOLO

B/B/W.  Really delighted to be given the opportunity to go over such a splendid example of the breed.  Nothing that I can add that hasn’t already been said or written about this worthy Champion, except to say that the ravages of time seem to have left this dog untouched, still looks like he could challenge the very best, without being out of his depth, looked anything but a Veteran. Coat in excellent condition, presented in fit/hard condition Fully deserved his top honours today Reserve Best In Show, Best Dog and Best Veteran, all in all, a credit to the Breed.

PRIDE OF TIME

R/W. Dog that is carrying his advancing years well, whilst holding onto many of his virtues. Clean, wide front, good bone, pasterns still strong, well laid shoulders, deep brisket. Good body lines, no real apparent muscle wastage, level top line also held whilst on his, jaunt up the mat, still moving well given his age. Typical Red Head which has good breed points topped by neat rose ears, head just starting to show signs of age. His Owner /Handler must take credit for his fitness and condition.

ZAKSTAFF DARK KNIGHT

B/B.  Stood alone, four square very athletic looking dog, with excellent body lines, prominent fore-chest. ample bone good lay of shoulders, no looseness at the pasterns or elbows. Head coming on nicely with correct proportions, dark eyes of correct size, rose ears all giving a typical expression. Muscle development also coming along fine, movement slightly loose/gangly but will improve with maturity, to be ultra critical I thought today he was looking a little too stripped. Best Puppy in Show

ANTROBOSS TEMPESTRA NERA

B/B. Standard size dog, standing four square with good bone on tight padded feet. Most attractively formed head, well filled foreface, strong cheek muscles, good stop, neat rose ears used to great effect. Well bodied up with ample spring of rib, short coupled. Rear end muscles well developed especially the inner thigh one, indicating signs of hard exercise. No looseness at the pasterns, elbows or the hocks, which were well let down. Moved well, maintaining a level topline both coming and going, he beat two other worthy dogs to go Reserve Best Dog

ZAKSTAFF BLACK BARON

B/B. Dog Stood four square with really good bone which extenuated his solid front. Good depth to his brisket and good spring of rib. Level topline held up and over the croup, no falling away, nice tail set and carriage. Powerful deep through head strong muzzle and underjaw, correct dark round eye, no lippiness topped with rose ears Strong rear quarters with a good bend of stifle, solid muscle tone, looked what he is a powerful dog. Moved well for his handler, unlucky to meet the winner in such splendid form.

MICHENIL MAGICAL MIDNIGHT

Blue.  Top size dog presented in fit hard condition, excellent bone his appearance was one of great power and strength, head matched the body, well filled foreface, good stop, strong muzzle, round eyes, which ideally should be darker than they are. neat rose ears. angulations both front and rear about spot on, muscle definition clear for all to see. Really solid example, has he proved on his drive whilst on the move.

KYLESTAFF EASTERN ASSASSIN

D/B/W.  Well presented dog, good bone, prominent forechest, well laid shoulders, solid pasterns, good body lines. Deep through skull, tidy rose ears, dark round eyes. Level topline, short coupled, good upper and lower thigh muscles, hocks well let down with a good bend of stifle. Moved well for his handler, on the day I just preferred the slightly better expression of the winner.

ANTROBOSS TEMPESTRA NERA

IZUMIS COTTONEYE JOE WITH RAMBLESTAFF

Attractively marked pied dog that I have judged before, still taken with his pitch black, round eyes that drew my attention to his strong masculine, well proportioned head, which was brimming with power. Good muzzle, strong underjaw, neat rose ears, strong bone, wide front, good pasterns leading to solid feet. Body matched his head and was equally as powerful, well sprung ribs short coupled, rear quarters matched the rest of him. Moved well for his handler, nice specimen of the Breed, felt today he wasn’t in as hard condition as the previous time

SUNNYSTONE WIZARD OF OZ

D/B dog presented in excellent coat stood four square and without any exaggeration, plenty of bone, excellent body lines, prominent forechest, deep brisket, good spring of rib. Topped of with a splendid head, wide deep and through, grand expression. level top line, (held on the move), rear end angulations spot on with strong muscles. Good tail set and carriage, movement on the mat was good, perhaps today he was a little too heavy.

GER. CH. FOXSTAFF OFF THE RICHTER WITH RAMBLESTAFF

B/B standard size dog in excellent fit hard condition, stood four square. Clean wide front with good bone, lovely head proportions, deep stop, well filled foreface, no lipiness, correct round dark eyes, and petite rose ears. Well laid shoulders, solid elbows, nice length of neck. Well ribbed up, short coupled, read end in balance with good strong muscle tone used to great effect on his powerful movement up the mat whilst maintaining his level topline. Considered him for the top awards today, also unlucky to meet two other dogs in such top form.

TRUFFLESTAFF KID GLOVES

B/B/W top sized dog another with excellent bone highlighting, tight well padded feet. Equally strong head ratio of muzzle to skull spot on. good underjaw, dark eyes helped give a pleasing expression. Good reach of neck into well laid shoulders. Deep brisket, good spring to ribs, short coupled. well developed 1^st & 2^nd thighs. good bend of stifle, hocks well let down. Movement was good, all in all, a very nice dog to go over.

CH FARRIER VELVET MAIDEN

Beautiful brindle bitch, coming up 8 years of age and not a grey hair in sight. She has a beautiful head shape, strong and feminine, good under jaw and deep stop, dark eyed with neat ears which gave a pleasing expression. Her front was straight as a die with ample bone, good shoulder placement no looseness, good spring of rib, nice tuck up and bend of stifle, well let down hocks, nice and short in back, moved well for her elderly lady handler, a real worthy champion who pushed the youngests all the way today, thank you for bringing her.

ZAKSTAFF VELVET LADY

A naughty but nice quality black brindle bitch, top size but took my eye straight away, Stunning head of good proportion, plenty of under jaw, good width of muzzle and clean lipped, deep stop, lovely placed ears and when she used them gave her a stunning expression, good shoulder placement leading to a straight front with good lift, up on pasterns and neat tight feet, has ample bone and rib for age, her top line was level at all times, good bend of stifle and strong backend,  moved well once settled and into a perfect free stand which showed how well constructed she is, once handler gets to grip with her and gets into tip top condition I’m sure this girl will go all the way to the top. Reserve Best Bitch.

ZAKSTAFF BACK DUCHESS

Another beautiful black brindle bitch, litter sister to 1^st and very similar but smaller, lovely head clean powerful but feminine, enough stop and under jaw, neatest of ears, she tends to lean when stood but when free stood could see her front was straight as a die, also no looseness in shoulders, well up on her pasterns, nice and short in back, level top line and good bend of stifle, well muscled thighs and well let down hocks, perfect tail carriage, her condition was outstanding moved well, just preferred to lift  and animation on 1st, needs a bit more sparkle and she will look a outstanding package, good luck I’m sure she’ll go all the way to top as well.

ANTROBOSS SOLO SIZZLER

Nice black bitch that was in superb condition, very standard bitch all over, decent head, a little overload in shoulder, well sprung in rib. Level top line and good rear quarters. Moved well from rear and handled professionally just lost out to first 2 on front and depth of head.

TOROSTAFF QUEEN OF SATIP

CARNIG CHEEKY RASCAL

A standard size black brindle bitch, she has beautiful head and very clean with good depth of stop, nice dark round eyes, neat ears, front and shoulder placement ok, short and compact in back, good tuck up, and bend of stifle, good rear quarters, coat short and immaculate, would like bit more sparkle but standing is a very pleasing to the eye, lost out to 1^st on movement and fitness.

FABREHN JUST A JEZEBEL

A standard bitch that was easier to handle, short and compact in body with a decent head shape, in good condition, another bitch that was tense and needs to relax but moved up and down mat ok.

BEKANBAR SHINING STAR

A brindle bitch that I have admired from ringside for some time, strong powerful built bitch but still feminine, lovely strong head, good under jaw and width of muzzle, deep stop and neat rose ears which she used to her advantage, good front and well laid shoulders, neat tight feet and well up on pasterns, well sprung rib and rear angulation, moved and handled well, really liked her and pushed for top awards but lost out on fitness in the end, once in shape I’m sure she will gain major awards.

PITSTAR'S PURE POISON AT SMOKEMONT

Another bitch that I’ve admired from ringside, different to 1^st but quality and full of breed type, top size with a stunning head, deep stop and strong under jaw, dark pretty black eyes, neat ears,

CARNIG CHEEKY RASCAL

ANTROBOSS SOLO SIZZLER

FABREHN JUST A JEZEBEL

BEKANBAR SHINING STAR

ZAKSTAFF SOPHIE'S CHOICE

Beautiful standard well balanced bitch with skull and muzzle Proportions, pretty dark eyes, clean lipped and neatest of ears, good spring of rib and bend of stifle, strong rear quarters, well let down on hocks and good tail carriage, lovely short shinny coat and moved ok, could do with being fitter, lost to 1^st on front.

TRUFFLESTAFF TOFFEE CRUNCH

Pied bitch of standard size, decent head shape, front ok, feet ok, nice and compact with good rib, decent backend, moved and handled well, just preferred over qualities of 1 and 2.

ANTROBOSS IMPULSE

TRUFFLESTAFF TOFFEE TRUFFLE J.W.

Standard size pied that stood alone but is of good quality, nice pleasing head shape of correct proportions, good shoulder placement and square front, feet ok, good rib and short in back, good bend of stifle and strong thighs, moved soundly up and down mat.

RAMBLESTAFF COLOUR MY DAYS

Quality Black bitch full of breed type, top size but well balanced bitch, lovely head of correct proportions, clean lipped with plenty of under jaw, deep stop and dark round eyes, neat ears which she used at all times, good depth of brisket & ample bone, straight front, good shoulder placement with no looseness, level topine, strong powerful backend, she has very clean outlines from all angles and was on her toes at all times, moved powerfully up/down mat. Good honest bitch that I very much liked, good luck with her. Came close in challenge for reserve best bitch.