Bull Terrier Club of Wales Open Show
20th November 2011
Judge: Dave Westwood (TULSADOOM)

Best in Show
Napier Rosella, Owner T. Fletcher 

Reserve Best in Show
Elvroc Picture Me Rolling at Kilcabar Naf Taf,  Owner  C Kilpatrick

Best Opposite Sex
Elvroc Picture Me Rolling at Kilcabar Naf Taf,  Owner  C Kilpatrick

Best Veteran in Show 
Briden Carbon Copy,
Owner B. Smalley

Best Puppy in Show
Albaeda Singing The Blues From For Neverland, Owner D. Godsall

Bull Terrier Club of Wales Open Show
18th September 2011
Judge: Chris Wright (Rightstuff)

I would like to thank the Committee for inviting me to judge their very well run show and making me and Julie very welcome also all the exhibitors for giving me the pleasure of going over their dogs, thanks to all.

CLASS 1 PUPPY DOG: 3 ENTRIES 2 ABSENT
1. Twyman & Gardeners LARONBELLES MAGIC VISION. White brindle patch on eye, heavy weight with strong powerful head and correct mouth, strong long neck, good shoulders, straight front, well angled quarters. Moved parallel. BP. RESERVE BEST DOG.

CLASS 2 JUNIOR DOG: 3 ENTRIES 1 ABSENT
1. Atkins HENTARW EXECUTIVE DECISION. Tri dog strong head, good profile, good eye, correct mouth, straight front with tight feet, tad upright shoulders, short back, good bend of stifle, moved with drive.

BEST DOG. BEST OPPOSITE SEX.
2. Keenors BOBUDDY FUEGO FUSILIER. Brindle, good powerful head, correct mouth but tight canine, straight front, deep chest, good bend of stifle, longer back than one, moved with drive.

CLASS 3 POST GRADUATE: NO ENTRIES

CLASS 4 LIMIT DOG: 3 ENTRIES 1 ABSENT
1. Griffiths HENTARW WESH WARRIOR FROM PENPYCH. Black brindle, strong broad head, wide muzzle level bite, straight front, well laid shoulders with good top line; good bend to quarters, moved well.

2. Sheehys FORTIFERS FIRE FOOT FOR AFANBULL. Solid red, lovely profile with good eye, undershot bite, straight front, tight feet, good stifle, not shoulders of one.

CLASS 5 OPEN DOG: 3ENTRIES 3 ABSENT

CLASS 6 SPECIAL COLOURED: 2 ENTRIES 2 ABSENT

CLASS 7 VETERAN DOG OR BITCH: 3 ENTRIES 3 ABSENT

CLASS 8 PUPPY BITCH: 3 ENTRIES 1 ABSENT
1. Sheehys WELLINGHALL TAYLOR MAID FOR AFANBULL. White brindle ear good profile, correct mouth, good eye, pink nose, nice long neck into good shoulders, straight front with a good top line, moved four square.

2. Twyman & Gardeners ZARACLE ZOFIA FOR LARONBELLE. White black eye mark, good head with correct mouth, straight front, short back with good bend in stifle, short upper arm, makes her lose top line on move.

CLASS 9 JUNIOR BITCH: 5 ENTRIES 2 ABSENT
1. Lhomme & Williams GOODBYE TO HELEN WHEELS. White brindle ear mark, very good profile, strong muzzle with roman finish, correct mouth, long neck well placed shoulders, straight front good depth of chest, well sprung ribs, well balanced moved well.

RESERVE BEST IN SHOW.
2. Halls HENTARW RISING STAR OVER CWMDULAIS. Brindle and white, good profile, correct mouth, good straight front on nice tight feet, well bent stifle, correct tail set, needs to mature.

3. James BRONYGARN BELLA DONNA

CLASS 10 POST GRADUATE: 4 ENTRIES 2 ABSENT
1. Mainwarings AFANBULL TO MUCH TO YOUNG. White black ears and eye mark, good strong head, correct mouth, pink nose, straight front, good quarters, nice feet, well bodied up, moved with drive.

2. Williams L WHITE ROSE SPEEDWAY. White black ears and eye mark, nice profile, wicked eye, level bite, pink nose, strong neck, good body weight with well sprung ribs, well bent stifle, not front of one.

CLASS 11 LIMIT BITCH: 4 ENTRIES 0 ABSENT
1. Prices KEZNEL HOT DIAMOND. White brindle ears and stunning head, power packed with roman finish, correct mouth, long neck into good shoulders with straight front, good depth of chest, well sprung ribs, well made quarters, good tail set, moved with drive both ways, top draw.

BEST IN SHOW
2. Heath & Morris BLUEPOINT FIRE BIRD. Red and white heavyweight with lovely profile, good eye ears a bit wide, straight front, good depth of chest, good spring of rib, well bent stifle, moved well, quality bitch.

3. Hebron K DIANA THE HUNTRESS

Class 12 OPEN BITCH: 5 ENTRIES 2 ABSENT
1. Williams S CWMDULAIS BASHFULL FOR GWYNSEL. White eye mark, good profile, ears bang on top, incorrect canine, very typy, good reach of neck, straight front, short back, good quarters, full of herself moved well.

2. Sheehy WELLINGHALL EBONY NUGGET FOR AFANBULL

3. Proberts LLANWENARTH LOVE SPELL

Bull Terrier Club of Wales
Championship Show 27th March 2011
Judge: Marilyn Bishop (Aberdaron)

Thank you to the committee and members of the BTCW for making my first championship judging appointment so very special and enjoyable. It was a great honour.

Class 1- Puppy Dog
1st - King Arthur The Legend (17.5.10) Owner R & G Rosser. 10 month old, red dog, beautiful profile, well filled head, good eye, lovely reach of neck, short back, excellent front, nice hindquarters with good bend of stifle. Covered the ground well but slightly close behind when moving. Overall a lovely puppy in beautiful condition. Good mouth.

2nd- Kilacabar Rock and Rolla (22.06.10) Owner Mr D. Young. 9 month old substantive white puppy, nice sweeping profile, well placed ears, good eye, he was overweight which spoilt his lines, good tail carriage, nice front, excellent bend of stifle, lovely cat feet, slight mouth fault. Moved well and covered the ground a little close behind.

3rd- Fortifiers Firefoot For Afanbol

Class 2 - Junior Dog
1st - Busell's Black Magic at Ounsdale (11.08.10) Owner Mr & Mrs K & A Goodwin. This was my CC winner in the dogs and best opposite sex in show. This tri coloured one year old dog was impressive. His head has a beautiful sweeping profile, well filled head, good ear placement and good mouth. His front was good, he had a good bend of stifle. He showed to perfection and he moved well. Lovely cat feet. I look forward to seeing his progress through the shows this year.

2nd- Barking  At The Moon With Bilboen (24.10.09) Owner Mr & Mrs M & B Hannum. Substantial white dog, nice profile, lovely reach of neck, well filled head. Correct ear setting, good mouth. Correct front. Short back with well angulated hindquarters. Never moved well, he moved close behind but nevertheless a lovely dog.

Class 3 - Novice Dog

1st - Kenmillix Dark Myth (1.04.06) Owner V.S & C.B Hughes. Black brindle dog, nice profile, well filled head, good reach of neck going into short back, correct front, nice cat feet. Good mouth. Moved slightly close behind.

2nd- Napiers Eye Catcher (12.11.09) Owner Mr & Mrs Hicks. White dog, lovely profile, well filled head, lovely reach of neck. Mouth fault. Shoulders incorrect which affected the top line. Moved well from behind with good bend of stifle.

Class 4 - Post Graduate Dogs
1st - Bluepoint Pole Star at Kilacabar (15.11.09) Owner Mr & Mrs C Kilpatrick. White dog, reserve CC, beautiful profile, well filled head, good mouth, correct ear placement. Lovely short back, good front, well angulated hindquarters, moved well. Very nice dog.

2nd- Ragnorak Gungnir At Kosllen (12.8.09) Owner Mr K 0'Connell. White dog, substantial build, not the profile of the 1st place but still a nice profile, good ear placement, slight mouth fault. Good top line and front though his feet were not his best feature but he did move well.

3rd- Aldamar Powerstorm (17.01.09) Owner M Bennett.

Class 5 - Limit Dog
1st - Angus (Atc AH00338ESP) (01.09.08) Owner L C Lopez. White dog, good profile, well filled head, good mouth, deep nuzzle. Cat feet, good top line and tail placement. Nice bend of stifle. Moved satisfactorily.

2nd- Marshelsea Trouble Coming At Romagna (16.6.08) Owners Mr & Mrs Morgan. White dog, less profile than 1st place and needed more fill under the eye, slight mouth fault. Nice reach of neck and good top line. Good bend of stifle and moved well.

3rd - Ragnorok Balder At Polanca (10.07.08) Owner Mr T Howes and Miss L Shepherd.

Class 6 - Open Dog
1st - Am CH Skyline Defies Dazlin (15.10.08) Owner Mr & Mrs D Blakeley. Red dog of substance, well marked, a strong head but I'd like more profile but nevertheless a well filled head with good ear placement. Correct shoulders, good front excellent spring of ribs, good angulation in hindquarters. A very powerful dog. Moved and covered the ground well. Wasn't showing as well as I've seen him show but a great dog.

2nd - Bobuddv Love and War at Llanwenarth (20.07.09) Owner Mr T Probert M Martyka. Large white dog, needs to settle down. Lovely profile, well filled head, nice eye, lovely reaching neck, good ear placement but ears are a bit floppy. Correct front and top line, nice bend of stifle, movement was a bit erratic, he needs to tighten up and settle down but he is a promising dog who will need to mature.

3rd- Tulsadoom Abi Albon (5.5.08) Owner Mr & Mrs Westwood.

Class 7 - Veteran
1st - Cwmdulais Marshelsea Dai Another Day (15.10.03) Owner D & H Hall. White dog, 7 years, good profile, well filled head, mouth still good, good front, lovely bend of stifle, moved well.

2nd- Ukusa Optical lllusion At Shwntarw (8.03.03) Owner Mr J Hodges. White bitch, 9 years, still enjoying the show. Lovely head, mouth fault, good top line, moved well, lovely cat feet. Good front

Class 8 - Puppy Bitch
1st - Ounsdale Mighty Medusa (30.04.10) Owner Mrs A Fitzherbert-Stewart. What a beautiful brindle bitch, lovely sweeping profile, well filled head, good ear placement, lovely reach of neck. Good mouth. Beautiful top line, excellent front and beautiful angulated hindquarter. Lovely cat feet. Moved well, very showy in beautiful condition. Also reserve CC winner.

2nd - Tulsadoom Sinasina (8.04.10) Owner Mr & Mrs Westwood. White bitch with nice profile, deep muzzle. Well placed ears, lovely neck, good front, slightly long in the back, good bend of stifle, moved well.

3rd- Goodbye to Helen Wheels (17.5.10) Owner S L Homme & M Williams.

Class 9 - Junior Bitch
1st - Ishaba Ebony and Ivory at Meqaville (13.01.10) Owner Mr & Mrs Blair. Lovely tri coloured bitch. Lovely head, nice profile, good mouth, nice reach of neck, short back, good front, nice cat feet, good bend of stifle. Moved well.

Class 10- Novice Bitch
1st - Bullywood Avenginq Star to Raqnorok (7.11.09) Owner Mr & Mrs Taylor. White bitch with lovely profile, well filled head, correct mouth. Lovely neck, good top line, good bend of stifle. Nice cat feet, moved well in front but close behind.

2nd - Wellinghall Ebony Nugqet for Afanbull (21.09.09) Owners Mr J W Sheehy. Black brindle bitch, good profile, well filled head. Mouth correct, nice reach of neck, good front and top line. Moved well in front but close behind.

3rd - Raqnarok Daralis With Polanca (13.03.10) Owner Mr T Howes & Miss L Sheppard

Class 11 - Post Graduate Bitch

1st- Bilboen Star at Niqht (7.07.09) Owner S Foster. Black brindle bitch. Lovely profile, well filled head, correct mouth, well place ears. Straight front, nice topline, cat feet, good tail set. Good bend of stifle Moved well.

2nd - Afanbull Too Much Too Young (6.09.08) Owner Mr A Manwaring. White bitch, good profile, well filled head, nice eye, good ear placement, correct mouth, nice top line, good front, good bend of stifle. Moved well.

3rd - Briden Dame Blanche (10.09.08) Owner Mr & Mrs Smaccey

Class 12 - Limit Bitch
1st - Keznel Hot Diamond (17.03.09) Owner Mr N Price. White bitch, lovely profile, well filled head, nice reach of neck, correct mouth and good top line, lovely straight front with cat feet. Nice bend of stifle. Moved well.

2nd- Bilboen Shootinq Star at Rubbise (7.07.09) Owner Mrs S Bunce. White bitch, lovely head with sweeping profile, good mouth, lovely neck, good bend of stifle. Lovely front, however she was very excitable and difficult to assess movement, she appeared to move better behind but close in front but she needed to settle down.

3rd - Hardysview Miss Cerberus (22.07.09) Owner Mr P Jerome

Class 13- Open Bitch
1st - Lamellar Domino Effect (27.12.07) Owner Mr G Whincup. This white bitch was winner of the bitch CC and also Best in Show. An absolutely beautiful profile with well filled head, deep wide muzzle, good mouth. Lovely front, good top line, excellent bend of stifle and moved beautifully

2nd - Emred Night Fever (11.05.09) Owner Mr R & Mrs D Lamonby. White bitch with nice profile, well filled head, not the head of 1st placed but nevertheless a good head. Lovely short back, good front, nice bend of stifle, moved well covering the ground albeit she was slightly close behind but a lovely bitch.

3rd - Terjo's Abracadabra (22.05.08)

Judge: Marilyn Bishop (Aberdaron)

Bull Terrier Club of Wales
21st November 2010
Judge: Mrs Andrea Newberry

Many thanks to the exhibitors and committee for helping make this a very nice day. Overall, the dogs and bitches shown were very good temperaments and enjoyed their day out. 

PUPPY DOG (3 entered, 0 absent)

1.  Tamila & Wyatt’s  CHARDAICE SMOOTH CRIMINAL AT ETALIMAI – 11-month-old smart looking black brindle and white dog pup. He had a long, turned, and filled head with good muzzle strength and a good mouth.  His ears were well placed helping in his overall front on expression.  Nice hind angulation when he stood properly.  He tended to stand bunched up as his feet kept slipping on the wooden floor when he stood properly.  Tight cat feet.  Could use a little better lay of shoulder.  When he learns to strike a pose he will be hard to beat.  Slightly underweight; one to watch in the future when he bodies up. BEST PUPPY IN SHOW.

2.  Taylor’s  RAGNAROK HEIMDALLR – 8-month-old large, substantial white dog pup.  Powerful wide head with tiny wicked eyes giving good front on expression. Correct bite.  Profile could be a touch stronger.  Well made, large boned pup with good hind angulation and strong second thigh.  Tight feet.  Handler made the most of him.

3.  Rosser’s KING ARTHUR THE LEGEND – 6-month-old small red & white dog pup.  This youngster had a powerful head with a good profile and good width of head.  His incisors were over with plenty of room.  His construction was a bit loose and caused him to move wide in the front and rear.

JUNIOR DOG (5 entered, 2 absent)

1.  Foster’s BARKING AT THE MOON WITH BILBOEN (NAF) – 13-month-old white dog.  Tremendous sweeping profile with tiny wicked eyes.  Correct mouth.  Well made young dog with good balance but needs to finish maturing in body still.  I’m sure that will come with time. Moved parallel coming and going when he finally settled.  Gave his handler a lot of hard work before he decided to keep all paws on the floor and move true.  I look forward to this dog matured completely and settled.  BEST DOG, RESERVE BEST IN SHOW & BEST OPPOSITE SEX.

2.  Strinati’s CANOLBARTH JAN’S JUMBO – 16-month-old black brindle & white dog.  Nice wide head with good ear set.  Mouth under.  Balanced with good angulations and short back.  Moved wide coming and close going.

3.  Hicks’ NAPIER’S EYE CATCHER – 12-month-old white dog with red ears.  Well made heavyweight dog. Balanced construction which showed in his movement. Could use a touch more downface. Mouth under and loose ears.

LIMIT DOG (2 entered, 0 absent)

1.  Griffith’s HENTARW WELSH WARRIOR FROM PENPYCH – Compact black brindle and white dog. Nice profile with strong muzzle.  Perfect bite.  Powerfully made, short backed dog with good hind angulation.  Straight front but could use a little bit more lay back in shoulder.  Moved parallel coming and close going. A quality dog and a top contender on the day.

2.  Cronin’s PAMJODALES BYNACK PRINCE – Large, upstanding white dog that still needs to mature completely as he is narrow throughout.  Well place ears.  Gentle profile, mouth under.  Good temperament and a happy showboy.  

OPEN DOG (3 entered, 0 absent)

1.  Howe’s & Sheppard’s RAGNAROK BALDER AT POLANCA – Well known large solid red dog.  Beautiful head shape, power packed head with fill under his eyes down to his nose, good muzzle strength, mouth is his let down.  Well placed eyes and ears giving good front on expression. Lacking animation on the day. Despite his bite, a dog that could not be denied.  A top contender. RESERVE BEST DOG.

2.  Sheehy’s AFANBULL KID ROCK – Large powerful virtuous white dog with a wide head and good finish, slightly browy, correct mouth.  Short backed.  A bit of a handful for his handler but when he settled, moved parallel going and a bit wide coming.

3.  Haase’s BAVAZUELA INGEMAR JOH – Balanced white dog with wide head and a gentle profile.  Mouth under, correctly placed canines.  When moved, he covered the ground buoyantly, parallel coming, close going.

SPECIAL COLOURED DOG OR BITCH (7 entered, 3 absent)

1.  Brooks’  TOTALLY OSBOURNE AT KELLOUACY – Well known large tricolour dog.  Slightly browy profile lacking the power in his head compared to that of his body.  Well place incisors with one tight canine. Alert expression with good earset when he used them.  Powerful dog with loads of bone and substance.  Short, compactly built with good lay of shoulder and adequate hind angulation. Moved parallel with buoyancy. Won this class to spare. Just lost out in final line up.

2.  Atkins’ CWMDULAIS GWYNEB GWYN OF HENTARW – Light boned brindle & white bitch with sweeping profile.  Slightly lacking in underjaw, correctly placed canines.  Good hind angulation, could use a better lay of shoulder. Good tight feet.

3.  Atkins’ DON’T MAKE WAVES OF HENTARW – Solid black & tan bitch with good fill up to her head, correct mouth.  Short in forearm, good hind angulation, could use a little less length in her back, nice feet.

VETERAN DOG OR BITCH (3 entered, 2 absent)

1.  Hall’s  CWMDULAIS MARSHELSEA DAI ANOTHER DAY – 7 years young white dog with a strong profile and wide packed up head.  Good bite.  In good condition.  Good hind angulation.  Close coming and going.  Well handled.  BEST VETERAN.

PUPPY BITCHES (5 entered, 0 absent)

1.  Howe’s & Sheppard’s RAGNAROK DARALIS WITH POLANCA – 8-month-old brindle & white bitch.  Lovely arcing profile with fill right up to her nose, well place incisors, snug canines, good front on expression and ear set. Could use a slightly better lay of shoulder which would help shorten her back, good hind angulation.  Moved parallel coming and going.  Well handled.

2.  Grant & Martin’s CHARDAICE THIS IS IT – Lovely balanced 11-month-old red and white bitch. Powerful yet feminine head with a sweeping profile. Bite incorrect. Squarely built with strong forechest, good lay of shoulder and good hind angulation.  She pushed hard for first place and easily could have switched order on another day.

3.  Thomas’ MOSTAHBULL BINDY SUE – 8-month-old tri-colour bitch with lovely sweeping profile, could use a little more width, bite ok.  Short backed, good hind angulation, slightly upright in the shoulders, down in pasterns but will likely straight up with ag

JUNIOR BITCHES (4 entered, 1 absent)

1.  Ley’s VEVERY MIDNIGHT STORM BY FORTIFER – Compact 14-month-old white bitch with red ears.  Nice profile with good width to head.  Good bite.  Ears well placed but a bit loose.  Balanced construction with nice forechest and good hind angulation.  Good movement both ways.

2.  Sheehy’s WELLINGHALL EBONY NUGGET FOR AFANBULL –13-month-old black brindle & white bitch.  Good profile with power packed head.  Good bite.  Well placed ears.  Slightly upright shoulder placement, good hind angulation. Moved close going and parallel coming.

3.  Atkins’ - CWMDULAIS GWYNEB GWYN OF HENTARW – (see above)

LIMIT BITCHES (4 entered, 2 absent)

1.      Foster’s BILBOEN STAR AT NIGHT – Lovely balanced black brindle & white bitch.  Long sloping profile with good width and perfect bite.  Good power to bone. Compact, well made, balanced bitch with strong forechest and good hind angulation. Nice tight feet.  Powered out on the move and was true coming and going.  One to watch.  BEST BITCH & BEST IN SHOW.

2.      Thomas’ ALL THINGS NICE AT MOSTAHBULL – White bitch with sweeping profile, could use a stronger underjaw. Perfect bite. Good hind angulation and second thigh, nicely muscled throughout.  Good earset and front on expression. Moved close behind, true coming. RESERVE BEST BITCH.

OPEN BITCHES (3 entered, 1 absent)

1.      Clerkin’s BAVAZUELA JENNIES MEMORY – Fawn & white bitch with a nice profile.  Could use a stronger underjaw.  Bite is fine.  Good hind angulation. Moved parallel coming, wide going.

2.      Atkins’ WARRADCASEY LET’S DANCE OF HENTARW – White bitch with a gentle profile. Good bite and nice front on expression. Short backed with good hind angulation, but lacking in forechest keeping her from being balanced.  Was favouring a front leg when moving and knitted behind.  Good feet.

Judge: Andrea Newberry
(UKUSA Bull Terriers)

Bull Terrier Club of Wales Open Show  26th September 2010
Judge: Gary Whincup (Miramax)

Critiques not supplied by Judge.

PUPPY DOG:
Kilpatrick: BLUEPOINT POLE STAR AT KILACABER. (BPINS, BD & BIS)
Blakely: DAZLIN DIVERSITY.( RBD)
Hannam: BARKING AT THE MOON

JUNIOR DOG:
Strinati: CANOLBARTH JAN’S JUMBO

POST GRADUATE DOG:
Griffiths: HENTARW WELSH WARRIOR FROM PENPYCH
Cronin: PAMJODALES BYNACK PRINCE

LIMIT DOG:
Sheehy: AFANBULL KID ROCK

OPEN DOG:
Howes: RAGNAROK BALDER AT POLANCA
Kilpatrick: BLUEPOINT HOTSHOT AT KILACABAR
Blakely: DAZLIN DEFENDER

SPECIAL COLOURED-DOG or BITCH: 
Griffiths: HENTARW WELSH WARRIOR FROM PENPYCH
Atkins: CWMDULAIS SOLID HARMONY

VETERAN:
Heath: BLUEPOINT YING AND YANG

PUPPY BITCH:
Howes: RAGNAROK DARALIS WITH POLANCA
Heath: BLUEPOINT FIREBIRD
Atkins: CWMDULAIS SOLID HARMONY

JUNIOR BITCH:
Jerome: HARDYSVIEW MISS CERBERUS
Taylor:  BULLYWOOD AVENGING STAR TO RAGNAROK
ATKINS: CWMDULAIS GWYNEB GWYN OF HENTARW

POST GRADUATE BITCH:
Roff: BOBUDDY D DAY. (BB)
Thomas: ALL THINGS NICE AT MOSTAHBULL
King: BOBUDDY PEARLY QUEEN AT BULLBRAZEN

LIMIT BITCH:
ABSENT 0 Entries   

OPEN BITCH:  
Taylor: RAGNAROK FRICKA OVER BILBOEN. (RBB)

Judge: Gary Whincup (Miramax)
 

Bull Terrier Club of Wales Open Show
Sunday 14th March 2010

Judge: Laura Wendler - Shazam Kennels,  United States of America 

I would like to thank the Bull Terrier Club of Wales for inviting me to judge their Open Show.  It was a great honor to judge the show and I appreciate the huge turn out and entry.  A very big part of my heart is in Wales as one of my all time favorite bitches was from Wales.  I purchased Gwladyhaf Queen Bee from Mr. & Mrs. Roy Best in 1997 and Beatrice, as she was called, went on to quickly earn her American Championship and ROM.  She produced two outstanding litters and several champions.  While neither she or Roy are with us any longer, I like to think that they were there in spirit that day watching over the show and bringing us all that lovely sunshine. 

I would also like to thank my exceptional ring-steward, Mrs. H. Bloom, for keeping me on track with the different classes, she has a gift for keeping things running smoothly, and Mr. Mike Wiltshire, for being so kind and helpful.  I would be remiss if I did not thank my hosts and long time friends Kelvin and Marilyn Bishop.  They opened their home and hearts to me many years ago and I am thankful to have two such fabulous friends.  I thoroughly enjoyed my visit with them and I think everyone who attended will agree that the gathering at their home after the show was a great time.

Unfortunately, I had a little trouble with my Dictaphone, and am missing a few comments in my critique.  I am sorry for this and will brush up on my recording skills so this doesn’t happen again.

PUPPY DOG
1. #48  Strinati’s  CANOLBARTHS JAN’S JUMBO – full packed up head, good ear placement, short back, good mover.  Slightly down on pasterns, mouth off.
2. #6   Casey’s  KEZNEL RUNNING THUNDER AT WARRADCASSEY – huge black brindle boy, nicely arched head with adequate fill, good bite, moved well. Front slightly turned out at the feet, would like a bit more neck.

JUNIOR DOG  
1. #59  George’s CANOLBARTHS CHACCO BLUE – decent tri-colored dog, short backed and decent mover.  A bit on the small side, high in the rear, would like more fill in head, mouth undershot.
2. #20  Llewellyn’s TYSHA ROLLING THUNDER –  happy boy with a good straight front although down on pasterns. Head lacked fill, reverse scissors bite, and was not strong on the move.  

POST GRADUATE DOG
1. #36 Potbury’s  RED WARRIOR – Big red dog with a pleasant head and adequate fill.  Ear placement and bite good.  Adequate shoulder and length of back. Very slow on the move perhaps a bit less weight would improve movement.

LIMIT DOG
1. #5 Carter’s KILICABAR CONSTANTINE OF LIQUITUR  - Adequate headed dog with  decent profile and fill.  Keen eye and good front.  Movement coming is better than going.  A bit on the tall side.
2. #57 Woodward’s CHARTAY CROWNING GLORY - Lovely brindle coloring with ears setting properly on top of the head.  Pleasant arching profile.  Canines are instanding and a smaller dog than the class winner.

OPEN DOG
1. #17 Kilpatrick’s REBELSIDE JOHN WAYNE - Beautiful boy!  Good mouth   with a nicely arched profile and plenty of finish.  Would like a bit more fill but certainly adequate.  Lovely neck ending in a nice topline.  Keen eye and good on the move all ways around the ring.  This one had the best overall balance on the day and was very well presented.  BEST DOG  &  BEST IN SHOW
2. #47  Smalley’s TRUE BRAVADO OF BRIDEN - Very lively boy! Smaller style dog than the winner but with a nicely packed and filled head completed by a good profile and wicked eye.  Topline is good but his movement and severe mouth fault let him down on the day. 
RESERVE BEST DOG  &  RESERVE  BEST IN SHOW

SPECIAL COLOURED DOG/BITCH
1. #10 Griffith’s HENTARW WELSH WARRIOR - Big dog for his age.  Huge   impressive head with a good profile and lots of fill.  Level bite and short back, moved well to and from.  Would have liked  a bit more neck and length of leg.
2. #59 George’s CANOLBARTH’S CHACCO BLUE - Lovely headed boy with good ear placement.  A bit upright in shoulder and would have liked a better topline.  Lacked the maturity of the class winner.

VETERAN DOG/BITCH 
1. #36 Potsbury’s RED WARRIOR - This senior would have rather been home on the couch enjoying his favorite TV show.  A nice rich deep red lad with a perfect   bite. Slow on the move but got around the ring in decent form.  Would have liked a bit less weight on him but he deserves his cookies at his age! BEST VETERAN  IN SHOW
2. #22 Malden’s LOUKA LADY IN RED SHCM - Beautiful and elegant older gal who seemed to enjoy her time in the ring today.  Pretty neck into a short back. Still has nice tight feet.  Mouth off and not the head of the class winner.

PUPPY BITCH 
Best class of the day!  Eight gorgeous bitch puppies.  Keep your eye out for these gals!
1. #37 Price’s KENZEL HOT DIAMOND - What a beauty this girl is! Exceptional profile with fill and finish.  Perfect mouth, wicked expression, and good ear placement.  Lovely length of neck and topline.  Shoulder and front were correct and movement was good all ways around the ring.  Well handled!  Look    for this one to do great things!  BEST BITCH IN SHOW & BEST PUPPY IN SHOW
2. #42 Roff’s BOBUDDY D-DAY - Lovely head with a perfect mouth and small wicked eyes. Short backed and moved adequately. Upright in shoulder. Would like a bit more rise over the loins.

JUNIOR BITCH
This is a class where my recorder didn’t work properly.
1. #16  Jones’s KIAS PRINCESS
2. #15 Jerome’s HARDYSVIEW MISS CERBERUS

POST GRADUATE BITCH
1. #53 Toner’s LLAMELLAR PENNY ARCADE - Lovely girl with a pleasant arching profile, plenty of fill and finish, and a nice eye.  Short back and good tail set.  Stands squarely though a bit overweight on the day.  From the front her feet are slightly out.
2. #19 King’s BOBUDDY PEARLY QUEEN AT BULLBRAZEN - Another      elegant bitch with a good profile, ear placement, and expression.  Moved well although slightly long in back.  Mouth off.

LIMIT BITCH 
No critique due to recorder problems.
1. #50 (no owner list in catalogue) ALL THINGS NICE AT MOSTABULL
2. # 4 Carter’s BUILDON KOOL MAGIC OF LIQUITUR

OPEN BITCH
1. #39 Probert’s LLANWENARTHS BABY LOVE - Beautiful profile with good depth of muzzle and a keen expression.  Mouth is good. Longer in back than I would like and a bit high over the loins but decent on the move.  Very upright in shoulder.  RESERVE BEST BITCH IN SHOW 
2. #2 Atkins’s WARRADCASEY LET’S DANCE OF HENTARW - Decent      profile and good expression but lacked fill and finish.  Short backed with good tail   set. Would have liked a bit more neck on this bitch.  Coat in poor condition -  course on the day.

Judge: Mrs Laura Wendler 

Bull Terrier Club of Wales Open Show
Sunday 22nd November 2009

Judge: Mrs Ann Radford - "Mayhem" Bull Terriers - Canada

I would like to thank the Bull Terrier Club of Wales for inviting me to judge today's Open Show and for showing me such great hospitality and warmth. I was very pleased with the entry and the quality of the dogs and bitches presented to me. I had some tough decisions to make and appreciate all who entered and attended. it was a lovely day with very high quality dogs and bitches, a super venue, a delicious lunch, and a warm after-party. thank you all for making us feel so welcome!

PUPPY DOG
1. Jones' CERIDWEN COVER DRIVE, a 7 month old white male with black eye marking. Good bone, lovely straight front, nice topline, well angulated rear, mouth correct. This was all new to him, but he behaved himself and showed well. It will be nice to watch him mature. BEST DOG PUPPY.

JUNIOR DOG
1. McNamee's JACKAMANI CELTIC THUNDER, a 16 month old black brindle male. Beautifully turned head and dead straight front. Full white collar and lovely blaze. good bend of stifle. Ears right on top of his head. Moved well coming and going. Mouth correct. A super dog that I was happy to have the opportunity to go over. BEST DOG/BEST OPPOSITE SEX
2. Mathison's CHAMOS WHISPERED SECRET AT BLAZINBULLYS a 12 month old white dog with brindle ear marking. Smooth head with nice finish. Excellent expression, straight front and neat topline. Mouth correct. Full deep chest. Pushed hard for the class and the Best Dog award. RESERVE BEST DOG.
3. Morgan's MARSHALSEA'S TROUBLE COMING AT ROMAGNA

POST GRADUATE DOG
1. William's TYNANT'S WHITE NIGHT a 19 month old white dog with tri colour markings. Smooth head, great bone and deep chest. Mouth just off. Moved wide coming and going. An honest dog.

LIMIT DOG
1. Newberry's UKUSA BLACKRAIN 6 year old black brindle dog. \what his head lacked in profile, it made up for in width! Excellent heavy bone, fully body and deep dropped chest. His rear movement was strong and in fact he was the best mover of the class. Mouth correct. I was pleased to finally meet this dog.
2. Carter's KILACABAR CONSTANTINE OF LOQUITUR 5 year old all white dog. Long smooth head, but would prefer more width. Nice long neck, mouth correct. Rear was well angulated. Rear movement close.
3. Woodward's CHARTAY CROWNING GLORY

OPEN DOG
1. Karta's MISTLEBROOK CAUSIN CONCERN AT KARMARA all white male with long, smooth head. Nice fill. Mouth just off. Good front and deep chest. Good rear angulation. Limped at first, but did better once his handler moved off the mats and walked him on the hardwood. Turns out he had torn his pad.
2. William's TYNANT'S WHITE NIGHT

VETERANS
1. Smalley's BRIDEN CARBON COPY one of my all-time favourites! an 8 year old black brindle male. Still has his lovely, long smooth head and perfect bite. Deep chest and straight front. Moved wonderfully both ways. BEST VETERAN
2. Williams's TERJO'S LITTLE MISS DYNAMITE OF HULLABULLOO a 9 year old white lady with a pleasing profile and ears slap-bang on top of her head.... even though ½ of one was missing! A few teeth missing, but those intact were correct. Nice topline and clean rear. Moved well both coming and going.
3. Malden's JAGGERS WONDER

SPECIAL COLOURED DOG/BITCH
1. Brook's TOTALLY OSBOURNE AT KELLOUACY a 16 month old powerhouse of a dog. Tri-colour. Beautifully wide head with great finish. Tons of bone and a powerful rear. Nice laidback shoulders. Mouth correct. An impressive dog that I was sorry I couldn't have placed higher.
2. Bloom's ABENAKI EVERLASTING LOVE a pretty brindle girl with a packed head. Truly egg-shaped with no dips or hollows. A tad upright in shoulder. Nice rear, moved well both ways. Mouth correct.
3. Newberry's UKUSA BLACKRAIN

PUPPY BITCH
1. Roff's BOBUDDY D'DAY a 6 month old white girl with a black brindle eye mark. Very typey terrier bitch. Beautifully turned head, mouth correct. A touch upright in shoulder, but that should change as she matures and bodies up. Short back and nice topline. Good rear. Bone for her size and type. BEST BITCH PUPPY/BEST PUPPY IN SHOW.
2. Atkin's DON'T MAKE WAVES OF HENTARW tri-colour girl with nice, long smooth head. Mouth correct. Beautiful long neck. deep chest, strong rear.
3. Atkin's WARRADCASEY LETS DANCE OF HENTARW

JUNIOR BITCH
1. Main-Wearing's AFANBULL TOO MUCH TOO YOUNG a 15 month old white girl with black brindle ears. I loved this young lady! She is super typey and although she's small, she was all there. Her head is packed, with a nice turn and finish. Mouth correct. Dead straight front. Strong rear. Shown and handled well. She's another one i wish I could have rewarded in some way.
2. Thomas' ALL THINGS NICE White bitch with black brindle ears. Beautiful head, long and smooth. She has a lovely long neck leading to a nice lay of shoulder and smooth topline. Nice bone and substance. Rear good. She pushed hard for the top spot. This was a really tough class to judge as they were all very high in quality.
3. King's BOBUDDY PEARLY QUEEN AT BULLBRAZEN

POST GRADUATE BITCH
1. Tubb's ELVROC CRAZY CRACKER AT GAZZANLOU a 22 month old brindle bitch. Fantastic egg shaped head, smooth and full. Mouth correct. Beautifully made with lots of bone and a nice deep chest for a bitch. Super straight front and nice rear angulation. Rear movement was full of drive. I really liked this bitch. RESERVE BEST BITCH/RESERVE BEST IN SHOW
2. Toner's LAMELLAR PENNY ARCADE a 2 year old all white bitch with a beautiful head with a lovely profile and fill. Long lovely neck although a tad full in shoulder. Her topline though was smooth and her back nice and short. Great bone and rear angulation. Moved with ease. Another tough class, full of quality!
3. KILACABAR KISSANDRA AT LYDSALL

LIMIT BITCH
1. O'Neill & Gillett's MERSEYBULLS RUBY TUESDAY a 2 year old red and white girl. Long and smooth profile, lovely long neck. Straight front and tight feet. Mouth correct. Short backed and well angulated. Moved nicely both ways.
2. Karta's CAUSE A CONSPIRACY AT KARMARA a 2 year old white lady with a brindle eye mark and a fancy headpiece. A different type than the winner, this girl was more bully. Good topline and front. deep chest. Nice rear and a great mover. Pushed the winner hard.
3. Carter's BULIDON KOOL MAGIC OF LIQUITUR

OPEN BITCH
1. Ruff's BOBUDDY ENIGMA an 18 month old white bitch with brindle ears. Lovely long turned head with lots of fill. Mouth good. Beautiful neck and lay of shoulder. Short backed. Heavy in bone and she has a really strong and lovely rear. She moved with ease, reaching in front and using that luscious rear to drive out. A really well made bitch that I was happy to see in the show! BEST BITCH/BEST IN SHOW
2. Karta's KARMARA CAUSE A CATASTROPHE a beautiful 20 month old white bitch that I have liked since she was a puppy. Tri-coloured eye mark. Nice head with great finish. Mouth good. Long neck and clean shoulder. Good rear. Less bone than the winner, but a typey bitch who was shown and handled very well and in great condition.
3. Malden's LOUKA LADY LUCK

BEST IN SHOW - BOBUDDY ENIGMA
RESERVE BEST IN SHOW - ELVROC CRAZY CRACKER AT GAZZANLOU
BEST OPPOSITE SEX - JACKAMANI CELTIC THUNDER
BEST VETERAN - BRIDEN CARBON COPY
BEST PUPPY - BOBUDDY D'DAY

Judge: Mrs Ann Radford

Bull Terrier Club of Wales Open Show
Sunday 13th September 2009

Judge: Tracy Backhouse "ISHABA"

Many thanks to the BTCW for the opportunity of judging this show which nearly didn't happen as the venue was broken into during the early hours of the morning.  The police wanted to cancel the show, but thanks to the hard work of the caretaker and the committee, the mess was soon sorted out and they persuaded the police that the show must go on.

PUPPY DOG - 2 Entered, 2 Absent

JUNIOR DOG - 2 Entered, 0 Absent
1. Brooks TOTALLY OSBOURNE AT KELLOUCY, well balanced tri colour dog with good bone and substance, head is well filled and turned without exaggeration, good eye and ear placement and correct mouth.  Straight front with neat feet and good rear quarters which he used extremely well on the move.  Shown in excellent condition.
2. Atkins HENTARW URBAN EXPLOTION, tri colour, strong masculine head with good profile, well placed ears and correct mouth.  Well placed shoulders, short back and well bent stifles, moved ok and was full of himself.

POST GRADUATE DOG - 4 Entered, 1 Absent
1. Wrights RIGHTSTUFF FIRE STORM, well marked brindle and white who has well turned head with plenty of fill and correct mouth and nice expression, correct shoulder placement and neat feet, level topline and moved well when he settled.
2. Squires DANCING SUGAR RAY, well made black brindle and white of good size and in good body condition, nicely turned head with fill, short back and good topline which he held on the move.
3. Carter KILACABAR CONSTANTINE OF LOQUITUR

LIMIT DOG - 2 Entered, 1 Absent
1. Woodward CHARTAY CROWNING GLORY, brindle and white, good fill and depth of head with adequate profile and correct bite, correct shoulder placement and lovely tight feet. Short back and decent bend of stifle, moved better in front than behind, showed really well and was in excellent condition.

OPEN DOG - 4 Entered, 3 Absent
1. Ley FORTIFERS FLAMMETTA, well marked red and white who has really matured.  Super well filled and turned head with well placed ears and eyes and a lovely expression.  Good bone with good reach of neck, straight front and good feet.  Short back and level topline into well bent stifles, he covers the ground with ease and plenty of drive, showed and handled really well. BEST DOG, BEST IN SHOW.

SPECIAL COLOURED DOG OR BITCH - 5 Entered, 1 Absent
1. Squires DANCING SUGAR RAY.
2. Bloom ABENAKI EVERLASTING LOVE, elegant well made brindle and white puppy bitch, well filled head with good ear placement, elegant neck with straight front and tight feet and plenty of bone, moved well both ways and held her topline, showed and handled really well. BEST PUPPY IN SHOW.
3. Woodward CHARTAY CROWNING GLORY.

VETERAN DOG OR BITCH - 4 Entered, 2 Absent
1. Malden JAGGERS WONDER,  white dog with red ear who is nearly 12 years old and is still in excellent condition.  Head is filled with gentle profile and ears are bang on top which he uses well, correct mouth.  His front is straight with tight feet and good body lines, decent bend of stifle and move ok.  Never stopped showing from the moment he entered the ring.
2. Malden SHANSON BLACK SHADOW AT LOUKA, well marked, cobby black brindle and white who is 9 years and 4 months, sweeping profile with well filled head.  Decent body lines for her age and moved ok in front but a little wide behind but showed well.  Both 1st and 2nd are owned by the same person and are a credit to her.

PUPPY BITCH - 4 Entered, 2 Absent
1. Bloom ABENAKI EVERLASTING LOVE, BEST PUPPY IN SHOW.
2. Atkin WARRADCASSEY LETS DANCE OF HENTARW, white with red ear marking, head has gentle profile and decent fill.  Well placed shoulders but is a little loose on her pasterns, short back good bend of stifle, needs time to mature.

JUNIOR BITCH - 4 Entered, 0 Absent
1. Thomas ALL THINGS NICE, very feminine and elegant white with ear markings, sweeping profile with fill and wicked expression and perfect mouth. Lovely reach of neck into well laid shoulders and straight front. Good spring of rib and deep chest, short back and well rounded quarters, moved well in both directions. Showed and handled really well and was told later this was her first show so well done. BEST BITCH AND RESERVE BEST IN SHOW.
2. Ley FORTIFER FORTUNE, well marked black brindle and white who was also very feminine and had good body lines and conformation, excellent head and good ears and expression, moved extremely well both ways. Showed well and is in lovely condition.
3. Kings BOBUDDY PEARLY QUEEN AT BULLBRAZEN.
Res. Wright RIGHTSTUFF REMADE.

POST GRADUATE BITCH - 6 Entered, 3 Absent
1. Toner LAMELLAR PENNY ARCADE, strong all white bitch with lovely bone and substance, strong well filled head with sweeping profile, well set eyes and good expression. deep chest and well laid shoulders with good spring of rib, well bent stifles and moves really well covering the ground with ease, well handled.
2. Tidball LLANWENARTH LOST IN LOVE, substantial white with red eye marking, in excellent condition and a gleaming white coat. Head is well filled but could use a little more profile, correct mouth. Good reach of neck and good shoulders, needs to gain a little more confidence but her handler is very good with her.
3. Malden SHANSON BLACK SHADOW AT LOUKA.

LIMIT BITCH - 6 Entered, 2 Absent
1. Carter BULIDON KOOL MAGIC OF LOQUITUR, strong white with ear markings, lovely bone and substance, strong head with good finish and correct mouth, deep chest and well placed shoulders into level topline which she held on the move. Showed really well.
2. O'neils & Gillett MERSEYBULLS RUBY TUESDAY, smart red and white with correct mouth, strong head with enough fill and gently sweeping profile and neat ears, excellent bodylines and plenty of bone, well bent stifles and good movement. Was on her toes all the time and showed herself off very well.
3. Malden LOUKA LADY LUCK.

OPEN BITCH - 4 Entered, 3 Absent
1. Malden LOUKA WHAT POPPED OUT OF THE HAT, white with red ear marking, strong feminine head with well placed ears and good eye. Nice reach of neck, straight front and good lay of shoulder with plenty of bone, moved ok. Showed and handled really well.

BEST DOG - FORTIFERS FLAMMETTA
RES BEST DOG - TOTALLY OSBOURNE AT KELLOUACY
BEST BITCH - ALL THINGS NICE
RES BEST BITCH - BULIDON KOOL MAGIC OF LOQUITUR
BEST IN SHOW - FORTIFERS FLAMMETTA
RES BEST IN SHOW AND BEST OPPOSITE SEX - ALL THINGS NICE
BEST PUPPY - ABENAKI EVERLASTING LOVE
BEST VETERAN - JAGGERS WONDER

TRACY BACKHOUSE (Judge)
 

Bull Terrier Club of Wales Open Show - 14th September 2008
Judge: Andrew H. Brace

I thoroughly enjoyed my day with the Bull Terriers. Whilst the entry was not huge, there were very few absentees and I was pleased with the overall quality, especially in the bitches and the puppies.
This is never an easy breed to judge as finding the right balance between Bull and Terrier is sometimes difficult, and then compromises always have to be made. Not all bites were perfect scissor and I found feet generally to be poor, but wondered why exhibitors do not trim nails. Short nails will never make a bad foot good, but they certainly help the overall appearance. Given the leeway in the Standard, size is a further problem, but I do like dogs to look like dogs and bitches like bitches. Temperaments were excellent.

The three top awards all went to puppies, BIS was Cwmdulais If I Only Knew for Gwynsel; RBIS Eastern Promise at Kilacabar; BOS Lamellar Love Me Do at Llanwenarth.

PD (3) 1. Probert's Lamellar Love Me Do at Llanwenarth, 8 months white in the most brilliant coat and condition, and full of promise. Upstanding stalion male with a natural presence and radiating quality. Excellent down face with already great fill and well placed and carried ears and a wonderful eye and expression, he has a good bite but dentition is a little untidy. Powerful but clean, well crested neck, already well developed forechest, lovely quality bone but feet need to tighten. Well sprung ribs, short coupled, optimum angulation front and back and he moves very well in profile, goes away with power but just needs to tighten in front and drop into his rear as he should do with full maturity. Ended up BD and BOS.

2. Kilpatrick's Eastern Star at Kilacabar, white confident as 1 but has a better bite though his coat was not in as good condition. Excellent head profile, well filled but like 1 his feet need to tighten. not quite the length of upper arm or second thigh as 1, but sound enough when he deigned to cooperate. very typy all through.

3. Gladston's Napiers Bobby Dazzler.
JD (2) 1. Smalley's True Bravado of Briden, beautifully balanced, clean cut white, handsome and very full of himself, and oozing quality. Loved his type as he is an ideal blend of bull and terrier. Beautifully contoured head with wonderful eye and expression, excellent arc and so well filled with a decent mouth. just the right bone for his frame but sometimes he stands a little wide and his feet can tighten. perfect angulation front and back and he was in rock hard condition. despite his exuberance he had moments of brilliance when he posed to throw out a stunning outline. In the challenge I felt there was just that little bit more of the puppy who looked more masculine in the final analysis, but I really like him and will be interested to see how he finishes up. RBD 2. Lhomme's Brigand Brand of Briden, dark brindle and white little brother to 1, heavier all through and by comparison a little dumpy. Excellent head profile with well placed and shaped eye, good fill but undershot bit. Heavy bone, shorter in upper arm than 1, softer in topline and moving, he has a tendency to pace but he has better feet than his brother.

MD (2) 1. Hughe's Kenmillex Dark Myth, masculine dark brindle with decent head, typical eye and correct bite. Clean, strong neck, enough bone and ideal angulation fore and aft but he has a tendency towards the terrier so looked a little leggy for a 2½ year old. Has better feet than most, a well filled forechest and he holds his topline well. Tends to come on a little wide. 2. Lawrence 7 Sakkas' One Shot Silver Lad, mature white with strong powerful head which has a little more sweep and fill than 1 but not the best bite. Heavy bone, well sprung rib, long nails do not help his feet and he tends to soften in topline on the move. Made the best of his by his young handler.

LDF (3) 1. Woodwards' Chartray Crowning Glory, compact brindle & white in the most marvellous condition, fit and hard with a tight-fitting coat. Excellent sweep and fill, correct mouth and he looks at you right. Good bone and feet , well sprung rib, just enough angulation front and back and a brisk mover holding his top line well but could be a little firmer in hock and is a little bossy in front. 2. Carters Kilacabar Constatine, at first glance I thought this white would be a clear winner as his outline and balance really impressed. there is more of him than 1 but he lacks animation and fails to project himself at all, being so laid back about everything. Excellent head type with impressive head profile and fill, but rather large, low set ears tend to detract from his expression. Quality bone  but another who would benefit from a manicure. Excellent angulation front and back, well ribbed and coupled and holds his topline well. Moving he is a little weak in hock. 3. Blakely's Kiladagh Northern Cross at Dazlin, animated top size white, beautifully schooled and really on his toes, if perhaps a little rangy in type. Adequate head but could have a little better defined arc to his profile and he has enough wrinkle. Could have a little more angulation front and back but it is balanced and consequently he moves with great power and a jaunty carriage. Coat not at its best but won the class on his coordinated and determined movement. 2. ley's Fortifer Fallen Forsetti of Kilacabar, brindle & white out of a smaller mould but more compact than 1. Good sweep of profile but could be a little better filled and his reluctance to use his ears does not help his expression. Enough bone but again feet could be better and are not helped by long nails. Excellent rear angulation but a little short in upper arm so not the scope on the move of 1 but carried himself quite steadily. 3. Kilpatrick's Dust In The Wind Opal Plast.
SP COLOURED O D/B (6) 1. C. Crowning Glory. 2. Smalley's Briden Carbon Copy, fit and hard tricolour, balanced and all of a piece. Good head profile with excellent sweep and fill, but preferred the eye of 1 who also had a little more angulation behind. Well ribbed, firm backline, moved out well in profile. 3. Ruff's Bobuddy Dilemma.
V D/B (1) 1. Lawrence & Sakka's Rebecca Silver Gem, 8 years tri, well boned and ribbed, nicely contoured, well filled head with good bite. Well developed forechest, good bone and rib and nicely let down behind. Happy temperament, clearly enjoying her day out, but tends to throw her front about now.
PB (5) The best class of the day for quality. 1. Kilpatrick's Eastern Promise at Kilacabar, lovely quality 8 months white of excellent type all through, substantial yet feminine with very pleasing head type having enough sweep and fill, wonderful eye, good bite and ideal overall balance. Moved out really well holding her topline at all times, and had good drive even though she needs to develop a little in second thigh. Excellent neck, good spring of rib, well filled forechest, quality bone but feet can still tighten. An excellent prospect who finished up winning RBB & RBIS. 2. Blakeley's dazlin Sensation, another quality bitch who matched 1 well for type and size but she just needs to drop into her frame. came into the ring like a coiled spring, utterly in love with life, so much so that sometimes her tail was a little gay. Again excellent head type with good sweep and fill and a wicked eye, nicely arched neck, well put together and a sound and steady mover when she settled. Coat not as clear as 1 but with full maturity should do well. 3. Tidball's Llanwenarth love Potion.
JB (2) 1. Roff's Bobuddy Voodoo illusion, nicely balanced white, excellent eye and down face, good mouth, quality bone and better feet than most that would look even better with shorter nails but comes on rather blousy in front. Good rib, firm topline, pleasing angulation front and back and she moved out well inn profile displaying a confident and happy temperament. 2. Bloom's Abernaki Devils Delight, brindle & white of good overall type and balance. Well filled but not quite the profile arc of 1 and not her rear angulation. Well boned and ribbed, moved steadily.
PGB (4) 1. Edward's Bullimage Kizee, tricolour of excellent type and balance with a beautifully contoured head, distinct down face, well filled with typical eye and expression. Good neck and firmest of backlines and such a sound and steady mover. Lovely bone and feet, coat and skin not at its best on her throat. 2. Probert's Hot Topic at Llanwenarth, the ultimate eye catcher as this white bitch is such a posing machine, throws out a breathtaking outline and was so beautifully conditioned and schooled. feminine head with perhaps not the exceptional sweep of 1 but she scores so heavily in neck, topline and general balance. Not the best of feet and sadly her front movement lets her down badly; such a shame as she oozes quality and has charisma in spades. 3. Lever & Grieves' Barsalino pearly Queen at Mellow.
LB (3) 1. Tidball's Llanwenarth Lost in Love, I really liked this middle sized white bitch for her overall type, balance and correctness but just wished her owner could make her more animated as she just stands there almost apologetically. Excellent head with good sweep and fill, nicely arched neck that flows into a firm backline, she has good bone and rib, ideal angulation front and back and decent feet that would benefit from shorter nails, sound and steady mover. 2. Sheehy's kenmillix So Perfect for Afanbull, brindle more outgoing than 1 and every bit as good in head with lovely sweep and fill and a really super eye and expression. Powerful neck, well developed forechest, balanced outline but when she moves she softens in topline and is rather wide and loose in front. 3. Karta's cause for Conspiracy at Karmara.
OB (2) 1. William's Cwmdulais If I Only Knew for Gwynsel, I was surprised to find this 11 months white bitch in Open but as soon as she came into the ring she filled my eye and held it. Beautiful head profile with excellent sweep and fill, well set and carried ears, wonderful eye and expression and excellent bite. Excels in neck and topline with ideal angulation front and back, good spring of rib and short couplings. Animated and alert without being hyperactive she was on her toes and determined to make an impression. A perfect blend of bull and terrier, at 11 months she radiates type and quality but still has an immaturity about her so you can see she has the scope and somewhere to go. In hard nick she was spotlessly clean and when she moved she did so with purpose and a rare lightness of foot. I loved her and for me she was an easy winner of BIS. shall watch her progress with great interest. 2. Davies' Teirwgwyn Specially Maid for Tytarw, brindle & white with excellent head profile but undershot bite and a very gay tail. Well boned and rib, taut and hard but moving wide in front and not the best of feet.

ANDREW H. BRACE (Judge)