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