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London Bulldog Society Limit Show – 11th October 2009
Being asked to judge on your home turf, for such a highly
regarded breed club to say was a pleasure, would be an
understatement. Thank you to the officers and committee for asking
me to attend this appointment. Thank you for well run and organised
show something we come to expect as the ‘norm’ from this prestigious
club. Thank you to my superb ringside assistance by the committee.
In this hobby we all have personal milestones and this was for me,
it will be cherished for many years to come.
Of course a massive thank you to the owners that entered and
exhibited at the show. I was more then satisfied with my overall
winners. As echoed by many judges recently, I found the depth of
quality in the bitches out weighed the dogs and was reflected in my
higher honours. If I was to suggest anything it would be exercise, I
don’t expect to see Bulldogs in super hard condition like
Staffordshire Bull Terriers, but I do expect them to be well toned
and not overweight. With the revised breed standard we all know
bigger is not better! Bulldogs should have a pear shaped body, which
means they should have a waist, many had trunk/barrel like bodies
and where sluggish on the move because of the weight. Grooming
standards where also something to be desired, many dogs had dirty
facial wrinkles and out of condition coats. I don’t expect many dogs
to be moulting in October, a decent de-shedding brush and some
simple regular grooming would solve these simple problems.
Veteran (2,0)
Fridlington’s Theoben Toffee Plum at Albertwood,
BVIS R/W Pied, Spritely mover for age in good
condition. Good front and bone with good width of jaw.
Jay’s Edstrong Trevan, Large dark brindle and
white who seemed to be on his best behaviour, maybe his
decided to grow old gracefully much to his owners
delight? This dog is all male, good width of skull,
strong straight front to well toned and lean body. Moved
ok.
Minor Puppy Dog (4,1)
Fridlington’s Dancing Carrumba at Albertwood
White lively puppy just 6mths old. Movement won him this
class. Broad flat skull with dark eye and well boned
front. Longer cast in body to a good tail length well
set. Lost to BPD due to coat condition.
Davies’ Kismond Nordic Sunset, F/W 7mths old.
Different type to winner, plainer in head but compact
appealing body shape for age, front assembly just needs
to develop as he matures. Moved Ok.
Hatchman’s Sakazoke Thank You Jeremy
Puppy Dog (6,5)
Earl’s Raljo Mr Joseph, 10mth R/W dog. Stood
alone but was clean a clean cut dog. Appealing when
stacked in good quality coat and of rich colour. Correct
ear set on brick skull with good layback. Good pear
shaped body with suitable topline and tail. Moved okay
for age, hopefully develops and matures nicely.
Junior Dog (11,3)
Dauphin-Simmons’ Senidan Asterix,
BOS
Standard size stout R/W, I particularly liked this dogs
size and movement. Well wrinkled skull, not the largest
of heads satisfying the ‘new’ standard, he oozed breed
type. Super bone of forearms to strong pasterns, and the
tightest compact feet. Super length of tail and good
length of body.
Barnes’ Miltonsjoy Sir Percivale Fawn Br/W of a
standard size. He moved extremely well due to well
angulated quarters. Carried no excess weight and well
toned body providing an appealing correct body shape.
Nose roll slightly heavy, but accompanied by large nose
with open nostrils.
Walker’s Jaminic Ovation
Novice Dog (10,4)
Barnes’ Miltonsjoy Sir Percivale – See 2nd
Junior Dog.
Vaughan’s Odinschild Thor Son of Odin, There is
no getting away from the fact that this dark red boy is
large but well proportioned. With his size he shows no
coarseness, in fact he was extremely clean cut and
upstanding dog with wonderful width of jaw. He was a
good mover irrespective of his size, which earned him 2nd
place and 1st place in later classes. Good
head, of finer wrinkle and clear dark eye. Correct ear
carriage with good length of neck. Well bodied on strong
quarters.
Saunder & Gee’s Jaminic Justification at StandProud
Post Graduate Dog (4,2)
Earl’s Raljo Simply Red, Compact standard sized
R/W, well developed chest, straighter forearms would
finish the front assembly. Dark clear eye with low set
ears. Good length of tail.
Morgan’s Saucy Sailor Boy, Different type to 1,
upstanding large and lean R/W with dark mask. Straight
front, tight feet and other with a good tail.
Limit Dog (7,2)
Vaughan’s Odinschild Thor Son of Odin – See 2nd
Novice Dog.
Austin’s Rattlenhum Dirty Day for Loxstarz, I
wished this dog had a bit more showmanship. He lacks
that sparkle required in the ring for a dog to grab your
attention, and unfortunately paid the price today. He
has a superior head piece due to super width and upsweep
to under jaw and well padded foreface, plus an appealing
facial expression due to eye set and shape. Good neck on
compact, short body with a tidy front. Moved ok.
Stutter’s Yours Truly From Linmist JW
Open Dog (7,2)
White & Grady’s Hillplace Captain Scarlet at
Purebully RBD, I’ve judged this male before, his an
upstanding R/W with the most handsome and appealing
expression due to his super dark eyes, low set ears and
big black nose. Good width and turn of jaw finishes the
picture. His well boned with compact feet, and another
super mover due to this well laid shoulders and
angulated rear quarters plus length of body.
Barnes’ Miltonsjoy Sir Percivale – See 2nd
Junior Dog.
Davies’ Sanbull Mexican Sunset at Kismond JW
Special Beginners Dog (4,0)
Vaughan’s Odinschild Thor Son of Odin – See 1st
Novice Dog.
Comben’s Beauxchiens Barney Bear of Rhobull Cobby
Dark Red Smut, Compact short body on broad flat skull
and low set ears. Good jaw and slightly heavier nose
roll, with well developed front, ok feet and moved ok.
Fridlington’s Theoben Master Piece at Albertwood
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