Championship Show

Judge:  Helena Kosig (Black Hope)

MPD (9,2)

PD (2)

JD (8,1)

YD (8,2)

ND (3)

PGD (6,2)

LD (19,5)

OD (13,4)

VB (2,1)

MPB (14,7)

PB (7,4)

JB (9,3)

YB (13,6)

NB (7,2)

PGB (3)

LB (9,4)

OB (9,4)

I want to thank the committee of East Midland Bulldog Club for the invitation to judge at their show.  I felt lovely hospitality and friendly atmosphere.  Thank you also to the exhibitors who entrusted my judgement with their lovely bulldogs.

MPD (7/2) - 1st. Mrs S Sibbick, Treasurabull Peaky Blinder - 8 months, already a substantial dog with good brisket and strong straight front. Brilliant red and white colour. Well placed ears, large black nose with open nostrils. Nice turnup, sour expression. Well tacked on shoulders. Correct topline. Strong back. Moved OK.

2nd. Miss C Spicer, Kenaiteen Pride and Joy - just 9 months strong boned red and white dog. Well placed eyes and nose with open nostrils. Nice compact body with pleasant roach. Good tailset and tail. Balanced.

PD (2) - 1st. Miss C L Ingamells, Chelajay's Limited Edition - 11 months strong dog with correct straight front. Broad skull, well placed ears, open nostrils, broad muzzle. Good volume of ribcage. Well set good tail.Correct movements. 2nd. Mr J Coburn, Melafella Cool And Cocky - just 10 months red and white puppy dog with clean head, broad skull, well set ears, beautiful eyes and good pigment. Fine wrinkle. Nice layback. Nice bodyshape waiting for to mature. Good tailset and tail. Move by the width of his body.

JD (8/1) - 1st. Miss N Beaumont, Bullmont Lord Of The Light - Balanced, compact dog with very good proportions. Clean outline. Broad skull, very well placed rose ears. Well placed large black nose with open nostrils. Impressive expression. Pleasant, straight well boned front. Nicely arched neck, good roach, tailset and tail. Good strong rear, well let down hocks. Good movements. 2nd. Mr & Mrs Ironmonger, Burchell Mr Bohannon At Britannic - Another compact and strong brilliant red brindle dog. Strong head. Beautiful dark eyes. Well placed black nose with open nostrils. Strong neck. Wide chest. Strong, straight bones. Strong rear, nice angulation. Good tailset. Correct movements.

YD (8/2) - 1st. Mr P Seal, Sealaville He's Joe - 13 months balanced, compact dog in good size. Broad skull, well placed rose ears, beautiful dark eyes and black nose with open nostrils. Fine wrinkle. Good upsweep and expression. Strong neck. Correct bodyshape. Good tailset. Tight, round feet. Good movements.

2nd. Mr R Haines, Justafiabull Tristana - 21 months, brilliant red and white, stronger dog. Masculine head. Very good width of underjaw. Strong, capacious rib cage. Well boned, straight front. Muscular rear. Showed in very good condition. Moves well. 

ND (3) - 1st. Mr P & Mrs S Powell & Smith, Masconbull Henrys Legacy At Carasmel - Stronger, but balanced dog. Masculine head; broad skull, well placed ears, eyes and nose with open nostrils. Good pigment. Nice upsweep, broad muzzle, good expression. Correct, straight front Strong bones. Correct topline with gentle roach. Good tail. Good movements. 2nd. Mrs A Poole, Anandare He's Bowie - Red and white dog with lot of substance in his head. Broad skull, well placed ears. Open nostrils. Very wide front, forelegs set apart. Correct topline. Muscular rear.

PGD (6/2) - 1st. Mr & Mrs Livingstone, Ruakuri On The Road Again At Jacobella - Compact and balanced dog with very good proportions. Very good broad skull and well placed neat rose ears. Open nostrils. Correct straight front. Clean outline with nice length of neck and correct roach. Strong rear. Balanced movements - Bob Wain Memorial Trophy 2018. 2nd. Mr & Mrs Taylor, Hillplace Captain Hook - Substantial dog with masculine head. Good pigment. Broad muzzle. Nicely arched thick neck. Wide front, strong bones. Correct topline Nicely ribbed up. Beautiful tight feet.

LD (19/6) - 1st. Mr A T & Mrs S L Saxon, Bagibeli Billy Ray JW - 20 months, red and white, masculine, compact dog, with clean outline. Clean head with fine wrinkle. Broad skull, well placed ears. Open nostrils. Good pigment. Very good upsweep and width of underjaw. Fit bite. Impressive expression. Lovely arched thick neck. Pleasing topline with correct tailset and tail. Well let down brisket between strong boned straight front with neat feet. Well tacked on shoulders. Nicely rounded ribs. Strong and balanced rear as well. Easy going typical movements showing the true Bulldog spirit. Hard condition. Beautifully handled. Best Dog. Best In Show. ,2nd. Mr & Mrs Eaton, Ricatori Redesigned - Another masculine and powerful dog with brick shaped head and nicely fulfilled under the eyes. Broad jaws. Excellent pigment and brilliant colours. Lovely expression. Wide chest, strong bones. Very well rounded ribs. Beautiful topline and tailset. Good movements.  

OD (13/4) - 1st. Mr & Mrs S Lee, Ch Milasha Preacher Man Mystyle - Compact dog with excellent proportions and size. Square head with excellent length and good width between beautiful rose ears. Large black nose with open nostrils. Excellent layback. Good width of underjaw. True expression. Wide, strong front. Well boned. Tight round feet. Correct topline. Short, strong rear. Moved very well. RDCC. 2nd. Mr N Davis, Ch Milasha No Retreat Ocobo - Dog with lovely outline; beautiful reach of neck, pleasing topline and excellent tailset and tail. Masculine head with excellent expression. Large black nose with open nostrils. Wide chest, strong bones. Preferred the front movements of the winner of the class.

VB (2/1) - 1st. Mrs E Simpson, Ch Perfectly Polished For Jackarhys - Charming veteran bitch. Excellent size, very feminine. Dark clear eyes. Beautiful head and body shape. Well boned wide straight front. In very good condition. Best Veteran.

MPB (14/7) - 1st. Mr P & Mrs C Manders, Erismusbulls Vivien Leigh - 9 months, balanced, feminine bitch with clean outline & very good proportions. Good length and width of head. Well placed ears, eyes and black nose with open nostrils. Very good expression. Well arched neck. Pleasing topline. Well tacked on shoulders. Correct straight front, beautiful brisket. Tight, round feet. Nicely ribbed up. Balanced when standing and moving. 2nd. Mrs S & Mr J Dearlove, Ryjarlow Shooting Star - Just 7 months but a substantial, beautiful red and white puppy bitch with very nice width all over. Good head, with correct ears. Beautiful dark eyes, well placed nose with open nostrils. Broad muzzle. Good wide front. Bones suits her size. Correct topline. Round body and rear. Good tailset. Nice movements.

PB (7/4) - 1st. Mr & Mrs R Ironmonger Mystyle Shes No Lady At Britannic - Truly feminine, charming 9 months bitch with clean outline and very good proportions. Lovely head. Broad skull and muzzle. Well placed thin ears, beautiful dark eyes and black nose with open nostrils. Lovely upsweep and width of underjaw. Beautifully arched neck, pleasant topline, beautiful pear shaped body. Excellent tailset and tail. Well let down brisket between straight front with neat feet. Moved very well. Best Puppy.  2nd. Mrs M Morris, Ragmarte Against All Odds - Another beautiful puppy bitch with very good size and body shape. Broad skull. Very well placed ears, dark eyes and black nose with open nostrils. Well boned forelegs set well apart. Muscular rear. Good movements.

JB (9/3) - 1st. Mr & Mrs P J New, Newrock Dakota - 12 months balanced bitch with very good size. Good feminine head. Neat rose ears, open nostrils. Broad muzzle, nice expression. Well arched neck, good roach and rear. Very good tailset and tail. Strong straight front. Good brisket. Balanced movements, keeping her width on the front.

2nd. Ms J & Miss S Lamont, Laroyal Lead By Example - 14 months another balanced bitch with good size. Broad skull, dark eyes. Well placed nose with open nostrils. Very nice upsweep. Beautiful body shape. Wide front. Strong, straight bones. Strong rear. Good tailset and tail. Nice movements. Preferred the front of the first in the class. 

YB (12/6) - 1st. Miss S E Hanley, Ruakuri Making Sweet Memories as Blenhiemstar - 17 months feminine bitch with clean outline. Good length of skull and width of muzzle. Well placed ears. Large black nose with open nostrils. Nice upsweep and width of underjaw. Beautiful topline. Straight front. Nice body shape. Very good tailset and tail. Good angulation. Moved well. 2nd. Ms P J Freeman, Rosco's Moondance by EM Testwood JW - 22 months red and white bitch in good size and substance. More wrinkled head with good proportions. Good width of front, strong bones. Good body shape, tailset and tail. Correct movements.

NB (7/2) - 1st. Mr & Mrs N Hunter, Huntthorne Galaxy Of Dreams - 19 months balanced, compact bitch with very clean outline. Nice head and expression. Very good mouth and dentition. Pleasing topline and tailset. Good brisket. Correct tuck up. Bones suit her size. Pure colour. Moves nicely. 2nd. Miss A George, Sealaville She's Ice At Avaword - 28 months bitch with nice ribcage and pleasing brisket. Good skull, well placed ears. Good pigment. Open nostrils. Correct topline with gentle roach. Correct movements.

PGB (3) - 1st. Mr D & Mrs K Nealings, Neptunebull Connie Rose - 18 months substantial bitch with pure red and white colour and good proportions. Strong head. Well placed large black nose with open nostrils. Very good upsweep and width of underjaw. Tacked on shoulders. Strong front, deep brisket. Strong rear. Good angulation and tailset. Good movements. 2nd. Mr & Mrs Williams, Willsmere Matilda - Almost 2 years, another substantial bitch with pure red and white colour. Broad skull. Very well placed ears. Open nostrils. Nicely arched thick neck. Correct front. Muscular rear. Well let down hocks. Moves OK.

LB (9/4) - 1st. Miss S E Hanley, Ragmarte Middle Earth Blenhiemstar - 26 months, compact red and white bitch with clean outline. Very pleasing head and expression. Broad skull, well placed neat ears and black nose with open nostrils. Nicely filled under the eyes. Balanced, straight front with natural brisket. Bones suits her size. Beautiful body shape. Good tailset. Correct movements. 2nd. Mrs K & Mr A Takarangi, Ruakuri Diamonds In The Sky - 26 months an easy going bitch with excellent, balanced and muscular rear; excellent angulation and well let down hocks. Broad skull, well placed ears. Open nostrils. Good dentition, wish to see more width in jaws. Wide front. Correct topline. Well set, free, longer tail.

OB (10/1) - 1st. Miss A George, Avaword Connie JW - Charming, feminine, almost 3 1/2 years beautifully matured pure red and white bitch. Good width and length of skull. Fine wrinkle. Well placed neat rose ears. Beautiful dark eyes. Large black nose with open nostrils. Broad muzzle, good width of underjaw. Good dentition. Excellent sour expression. Classy outline with beautiful reach of neck, topline and tailset. Pleasing straight front with deep chest into tight feet. Nice tuck up. Good angulation. Moved very well both in front and rear. Best Bitch. Best of Opposite Sex and Reserve Best in Show. So pleased to hear she got her third for the title of the day. 2nd. Mr A T & Mrs S L Saxon, Ch Bagibeli Queen Of Hearts - Powerfully built but still feminine 3 years old pure red and white champion bitch. Broad skull, well placed rose ears, beautiful dark eyes and black nose with open nostrils. Fit bite, wide underjaw, impressive expression. Beautiful length and arch of neck. Compact body, good spring of rib. Good bones. Balanced, muscular rear. Well let down hocks. Balanced both when standing and moving. RBCC 

Helena Kosig

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