Retford Canine Society

Staffordshire Bull Terrier Critique

Retford Canine Society – Sunday 15th March 2026

Judge: Dawn Jamieson Bramley

Thank you to everyone for bringing your dogs and for the time and expense taken to enter. My sincere thanks also to Retford Canine Society for the kind invitation to judge your Staffordshire Bull Terrier classes — it was a pleasure.

PUPPY (5 entries, 1 absent)

1st – Welsh & Lloyd, Crowstaff Seize the Day For Weorc

Black Brindle & White bitch. A very attractive youngster with a nicely proportioned head, lovely dark keen eyes and a well-set ear carriage. Straight front with neat, tidy feet. Well-placed shoulders leading into a clean topline and excellent rear angulation. Coat and body in lovely condition. She made her handler work at times, but once settled she moved with real drive. Best Puppy in Breed and Puppy Group 4.

2nd – Hirst & Bibby, Taraiel Amazing Grace

Black Brindle bitch. Lovely head with a distinct stop and good cheek bumps. Dark, well-shaped eyes. Good front with forechest developing nicely, ribs coming along well, and a pleasing amount of bone. Moved with drive and covered the ground well. A tough decision between the first two; I just preferred the rear angulation of my winner today.

3rd – Stevens, Ronjac Patsy Stone

Reserve – O’Malley, Duffmann Acromantula Atlomstaffs

JUNIOR (3 entries)

1st – Mills, Skyland Tilikum

Black Brindle dog with white chest markings. Lovely head with good width and correct muzzle length, complemented by dark eyes. Well-set shoulders with a wide, straight front and neat paws. Good depth of chest and well-sprung ribs. Strong, well-built hindquarters. Moved with purpose, maintaining a level topline. Shown in lovely condition.

2nd – Mills, Milarkebull Eleven

Black Brindle bitch. Sweet head with well-shaped dark eyes and well-placed ears. Straight front with good shoulder placement and a level topline which she held on the move. Nice bend of stifle. Coat short and in good condition.

3rd – Petts, Arkenstaff She’s The One At Brydonstaff

POST GRADUATE (5 entries)

1st – Welsh & Lloyd, GeordiesToon Defiant Boy For Weorc JW

Black Brindle & White dog. A lovely dog from nose to tail. Well-shaped head with good stop and muzzle length, dark eyes with a keen expression, and neat ears. Strong neck flowing into well-placed shoulders. Straight front with good forechest. Well-ribbed and light in the loin. Well-muscled hindquarters with a good tailset. Level topline which he kept on the move. Shown in beautiful, fit condition. Best of Breed and Group 2.

2nd – Mills, Skyland Tilikum

(See 1st in Junior.)

3rd – Mills, Milarkebull Eleven

LIMIT (3 entries, 1 absent)

1st – O’Malley, Thebilecious Te Amo Atlomstaff

Red bitch with white markings. A lovely feminine type with a sweet head and appealing expression from her dark eyes. Nice front with a good amount of rib. Well-constructed rear with a pleasing bend of stifle.

2nd – Parry & Gill, Leebees Zakiyah At Saxstaff

Red & White bitch. Well-shaped head with dark eyes and good cheek bumps. Broad front and chest with good hindquarters. Would like to see her in fitter condition.

OPEN (2 entries)

1st – Lloyd, Kalostaff Es Lo Que Es JW

Black Brindle dog. A strong, bold dog with much to like. Broad skull with a distinct stop, good muzzle length, and a keen expression from dark eyes and neat ears. Broad, straight front with deep chest and well-sprung ribs. Shown in superb, fit condition. Reserve Best of Breed.

2nd – Watson, Dringshaw Masterpiece at Sparkstaff

Red & White dog. Well-proportioned head with dark eyes and well-set ears. Good shoulder placement, well-sprung ribs, and a level topline. Moved well and shown in good condition.