2014 Specialty Results
Bullmastiff Club of Queensland
Ninth Championship Show
3rd of May 2014
Thank you to the Officers and Committee of The Bullmastiff Club of Queensland for inviting me to judge the Ninth Championship Show.
It is always a privilege to judge Bullmastiffs, thank you to all exhibitors for your entries.
The Club is very vibrant, and obviously well supported by its members. Congratulations to all the hardworking Officers and Committee on producing a successful show; the trophy table was laden with lovely prizes.
Thank you all for your warm welcome. Good luck to you all and your Bullmastiffs.
My overall impression of the dogs; I found some males with incorrect tail carriage, and others with eye placement too close together. This doesn’t give the dogs the required gentle expression. Bitches had better overall quality. I do like bitches to be feminine; some girls were just too overdone for me. Breeders are obviously making efforts with health testing; it appears to be having a positive effect on soundness. The dogs must not only meet the requirements of the breed standard, but also be fit for a healthy life.
All photographs are available at https://www.dogshowphotos.com.au/bullmastiff2014
We would like to thank Erin from Asalei Photography
BEST IN SHOW
G Sparham CH COSTOG ERNIES LITTLE TREASURE
RESERVE IN SHOW
M & L McAllister SUP CH BRINKYBULL LIKE A HURRICANE
BABY IN SHOW
J Johnston RANGEHAVEN MIDNIGHT SUN
OPPOSITE BABY IN SHOW
L Elliott MONSHIEN NINA RICCI
MINOR IN SHOW
C & H Thomas CRUSADEABULL NOTHIN ELSE MATRS
OPPOSITE MINOR IN SHOW
C Somerville BULLOFGLORY ADMIRABLE ALLY
PUPPY IN SHOW
A & M Smith TIARAREBEL ZULU SUN
OPPOSITE PUPPY IN SHOW
R Cross DIAMONDBROOK ANGEL OF NYX
JUNIOR IN SHOW
J Johnston RANGEHAVEN DANCE IN THE DARK
OPPOSITE JUNIOR IN SHOW
T & K Kelly GAMEGUARD TILLY DEVINE
INTERMEDIATE IN SHOW
C Jenkins BULLALRYLL EBONY FACE
OPPOSITE INTERMEDIATE IN SHOW
J Johnston CH BULLOFGLORY COPPER LOADOFTHIS
AUSTRALIAN BREED IN SHOW
S Hodgetts CH SATURNBROOK DINAH MIGHT (AI)
OPPOSITE AUSTRALIAN BREED IN SHOW
C Jenkins CH BULLALRYLL ROHZA
OPEN IN SHOW
G Sparham CH COSTOG ERNIES LITTLE TREASURE
OPPOSITE OPEN IN SHOW
.M & L McAllister SUP CH BRINKYBULL LIKE A HURRICANE
CRITIQUES FOR 1ST TO 3RD PLACES
BABY PUPPY DOG 1ST
Red baby of 3 months. Nice expression to eyes, good pigmentation, wide nostrils. Strong bone and nice reach of neck. Good depth to chest. Nicely angulated front and rear. Moved out well, with plenty of confidence. BABY IN SHOW
1. J Johnston RANGEHAVEN MIDNIGHT SUN
MINOR PUPPY DOG 1ST
Fawn of 8 months; has a gentle expression, well pigmented muzzle and wide nostrils. Head is correctly proportioned. Has good bone, feet lovely and tight. Good reach of neck, well muscled for his age. Best mover in the class. OPPOSITE MINOR PUPPY IN SHOW
4. C Somerville BULLOFGLORY ADMIRABLE ALLY
MINOR PUPPY DOG 2ND
Fawn of 7 months, excellent pigmentation and ample bone. Nice reach of neck, good breadth in rib and depth in chest. Strong in loin with correct tail set. Just not together on the move yet, will come with maturity and exercise.
3. T Gooding MEMRABULL YABETCHA BOTMDOLLA
MINOR PUPPY DOG 3RD
6 month old red, has good bone and tight feet. Nicely developed in front; with correct depth to chest. Broad over the loin and strong hindquarters. Not settled on the move today.
2. D & R Armstrong TIARAREBEL ALLURING EMBRACE
PUPPY DOG 1ST
Attractive fawn of 6 months, broad skull with well developed cheeks. Good pigmentation and broad nostrils. Nice reach to neck, leading to a short back and strong loin. Correct depth to chest, ribs reach well back, quarters well muscled. Very strong rear action for his age. Already has the correct outline to his body and the correct proportions. He looks to have a lot of potential. PUPPY IN SHOW
8. A & M Smith TIARAREBEL ZULU SUN
JUNIOR DOG 1ST
15 month fawn who is very strongly built, well muscled throughout. Broad in skull with correct ear set, wide nostrils, good pigmentation. He has a keen expression. Broad, well developed front, with correct straight action. Strongly muscled neck, ample depth to chest, and strong bone. Topline needs to settle, straight in hindquarters and hind action close. RESERVE CHALLENGE DOG JUNIOR IN SHOW
11. J Johnston RANGEHAVEN DANCE IN THE DARK
JUNIOR DOG 2ND
17 month red, good pigment, correct ear set. Lacking some width in muzzle. Good reach of neck, correct depth in chest, strong quarters. Black pigment to toe nails. Needs to tighten up all round, preferred expression of 1st.
14. C Tate BULLBADEAN BIG MOON BOONE
JUNIOR DOG 3RD
14 month fawn, smaller in type but a very good mover. Nicely proportioned head, good earset, correct broad underjaw. Well developed front and prosternum, Correct rear angulation. At the in between stage and his topline needs to settle.
13. G Sparham/B Turner GAMEGUARD SQUIZZY TAYLOR
INTERMEDIATE DOG 1ST
Strongly built dog, nearly 3 years. Broad in skull with good ear set, not keen on his expression. Well developed front with good bone. Angulation fore and aft is correct. Strongly muscled neck, strong topline, correct depth in chest. He moved with purpose and was full of himself, strong hocks creating a driving rear action. Tail carriage spoiled his outline on the move. OPPOSITE INTERMEDIATE IN SHOW
17. J Johnston CH BULLOFGLORY COPPER LOADOFTHIS
INTERMEDIATE DOG 2ND
2 year old fawn, broad in skull with well muscled cheeks. Expression spoiled by eye placement. Strong in hindquarters and over loin, well muscled throughout. Moved soundly but not with as much drive.
19. M & K Sweeney BULLAKY BET HES GOOD
INTERMEDIATE DOG 3RD
Red dog of 21 months. Lighter in build compared to 1 & 2. Short and compact in body, very sound on the move. Needs to mature all over.
18. A McLaughlin/B Bell FIREBULL GRABNDAPOINTS
AUSTRALIAN BRED DOG 1ST
5 year old fawn in great condition for his age. Very well put together , strong and correctly proportioned head with good expression. Correct outline, good reach of neck, broad and deep in chest with ribs well carried back. Strong topline, well muscled quarters, correct tailset and hind angulation. Strode out well. AUSTRALIAN BRED IN SHOW
21. S Hodgetts CH SATURNBROOK DINAH MIGHT (AI)
AUSTRALIAN BRED DOG 2ND
4 year red with nice shape and outline. Preferred the head proportions of 1. He has correct angulation front and rear. Requires more substance.
22. K Sands CH VALGERD STORM CHASER
OPEN DOG 1ST
3 year old fawn, very nicely constructed all through. Nicely proportioned head, with good expression and pigment. Correct depth to chest, lovely reach of neck leading to a level topline. Angulation correct front and rear. Strong over loin, correct tailset. This correct construction means he is balanced as required by the breed standard, and stands foresquare. In excellent coat and condition. Well muscled throughout, excellent tight feet. He moves out well, with driving rear action and good front extension creating an easy, ground covering gait. His lovely outline is maintained while on the move. DOG CHALLENGE RUNNER UP IN SHOW OPPOSITE OPEN IN SHOW
27 .M & L McAllister SUP CH BRINKYBULL LIKE A HURRICANE
OPEN DOG 2ND
3year old fawn, good for size. Nice overall shape with good depth to chest, strong in quarters. Moved well, but carrying too much weight. Preferred head of 1st.
28. V Owen CH WILLOWBEND ENCORE N GLORY (IMP NZ)
OPEN DOG 3RD
2 year old deep red, nice shape to body, good reach of neck, level top line, strong bone with tight feet. Well muscled quarters, moved soundly.
26. C Jenkins BULLALRYLL CONSTOGA
BABY BITCH 1ST
Red, nearly 6 months, body well developed, her head just needs to catch up. Hindquarters strong, she picked her feet up on the move. Topline needs to settle. OPPOSITE BABY IN SHOW
31. L Elliott MONSHIEN NINA RICCI
BABY BITCH 2ND
3 month baby, very promising. She has lovely bone, good pigmentation and a feminine expression. Tight cat feet with black nails.
32. J Johnston RANGEHAVEN RHYTHM OF THE NIGHT
BABY BITCH 3RD
Red baby of 3 months, lovely compact body, strong bone and good pigmentation.
30. M Cridge RANGEHAVEN TWILIGHT LEGACY
MINOR BITCH 1ST
Fawn, just 6 months. Very promising girl, I really liked her type. Head will develop, but she has a beautiful, feminine expression, and good pigment. Loved her shape; excellent reach of neck leading to a well developed wither and level topline. Has good bone and is well balanced in front and rear. She moved out well for her age. MINOR PUPPY IN SHOW
36. C & H Thomas CRUSADEABULL NOTHIN ELSE MATRS
PUPPY BITCH 1ST
10 month red, has a lovely body shape, well developed in front. Topline level, strong rear with correct tail set. Strong over the loin. She kept her outline on the move. Would prefer more breadth to muzzle. OPPOSITE PUPPY IN SHOW
37. R Cross DIAMONDBROOK ANGEL OF NYX
PUPPY BITCH 2ND
11 month red, broad in skull with correct ear set. Excellent pigmentation, broad nostrils, but lacking width in muzzle. Correct hindangulation and tail set. Moved soundly.
38. T & K Kelly BULLARMOUR BRANDY SNAP
JUNIOR BITCH 1ST
Fawn, nearly 14 months. Lovely headed girl with correct proportions and feminine expression. Well developed front, correct shoulder angulation. Good reach of neck, broad in rib, strong over loin. Powerful hindquarters, with correct tail set. Moved out well, covering the ground with an effortless action. Very promising, everything is there, just needs to mature. OPPOSITE JUNIOR IN SHOW
41. T & K Kelly GAMEGUARD TILLY DEVINE
JUNIOR BITCH 2ND
Fawn, just over 12 months. Strong looking bitch who is not as feminine as 1. Well constructed throughout, broad in rib, good front assembly, correct tail set, strong hindquarters. Well muscled and kept her shape on the move.
39. S Hodgetts WILLAMOND PANDORAS DINAHMIGHT
JUNIOR BITCH 3RD
16month red, pretty headed girl. Deep in chest, strong topline, ribs broad and reach well back. Strong in rear. Front action affected by upright shoulders.
43. C & H Thomas CH VALGERD GIRL ON FIRE
INTERMEDIATE BITCH 1ST
2 year old red, feminine head with correct proportions. Excellent mouth and dentition. Correct ear set, broad in skull. Well developed front, broad in rib, strong in topline. Powerful hindquarters and good tailset. Moved powerfully with an easy stride. INTERMEDIATE IN SHOW
45. C Jenkins BULLALRYLL EBONY FACE
INTERMEDIATE BITCH 2ND
Red of nearly 3 years. Feminine head and expression, broad in muzzle. Ribs well sprung, correct tail set. Rear action good, but front action affected by narrow front.
47. C Somerville & W Geatches BULLOFGLORY PERFECT PLATINUM
INTERMEDIATE BITCH 3RD
Red, nearly 2 years, strongly built bitch. Well constructed front and rear. Lovely tight feet and moved well. Preferred feminine heads of first two placings.
46. V Owen BULLMIGHTY YOURE MY BEST FRIEND
AUSTRALIAN BREED BITCH 1ST
Brindle, nearly 4 years. Liked her feminine head and correct proportions. Lovely body shape, good reach of neck, correct depth of chest. Ribs broad and reach well back. Well angulated front and rear. Moved out well, effortless, ground covering action.
49. C Jenkins CH BULLALRYLL ROHZA
AUSTRALIAN BREED BITCH 2ND
4 year old fawn. Excellent head proportions and very typical body shape. Has good reach to neck, correct depth of brisket, strong topline. Powerful quarters produce an effortless driving rear action covering the ground easily.
53. G Sparham GAMEGUARD DORA THE EXPLORER
AUSTRALIAN BREED BITCH 3RD
Nearly 4 year old brindle, in gleaming coat and excellent condition. Feminine head with good proportions, good reach of neck, deep in brisket, moved well. Slightly long caste in back.
48. D & R Armstrong CH TIARAREBEL OPAL RENAISSANCE
OPEN BITCH 1ST
Excellent fawn girl of 4 years, strong but feminine too. Correct expression and head proportions. She is very well constructed, every part flows into the next making her very easy on the eye. Perfectly balanced because of her strong front and rear, correct angulation fore and aft. Elegant, but strong reach of neck leading to correct wither and level topline. Good depth in brisket, ribs carried well back toward loin. Standing is a picture, movement is effortless and stylish, maintaining her beautiful outline. She certainly is a top class bitch. BEST IN SHOW OPEN IN SHOW
58. G Sparham CH COSTOG ERNIES LITTLE TREASURE
OPEN BICTCH 2ND
4 year old red of good type. Nice head and proportions, good pigmentation. Nice reach of neck, strong bone, broad loin, strong quarters. Excellent hindangulation. Moved out well, with a ground covering action.
55. M Cridge UK & AUST CH KARMICLY DREAM COME TRUE (IMP UK)
OPEN BITCH 3RD
Red girl, nearly 5 years. Good overall type. Broad skull, with broad muzzle. Ears are slightly too big. Nicely angulated front and rear, moved out well.
57. C Somerville/W Geatches CH BULAVISTA TENNESSEE LASS