North East Bull Terrier Club (Founded 1904)
Northern News 2015
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North East Bull Terrier Club OFFICIALS Honorary Life President
Mr H Marley
President
Mr K Ramshaw
Chairman
Mr S Wheatley
Honorary Life Members
Mrs J Marley Mrs M Morrow Mr D McAllister Mrs S McAllister
Secretary & Treasurer
Mrs S Wheatley
Committee
Ms H Finley Mr C Wannop Mrs P Wannop Ms N Ketley Ms C Williams Mr B Hawksford Mr M Chapman Miss N Ramshaw Mr S Paterson Mr C Hewitt
Chief Steward
Mr C D Allenden
Trophy Steward
Mrs P Wannop
Stock Control
Miss C Williams
Health Advisor
Miss C Williams
Website: www.northeastbullterrierclub.com
Editorial A warm welcome to the 2015 edition of our Club’s Northern News. I have taken over the role of Editor from Nicola Ketley and hope to provide a Bulletin that is both relevant and informative for members of the Club. Given we live in a technological age the use of web sites has become all pervasive in providing information that is accessible by everyone and from anywhere. That said I am sure members also enjoy the added benefit of a ‘hand-held’ record of the Club’s activities. It is appealing to retain copies to refer to as a personal record and also to make notes upon. Anyone wishing to submit articles or letters may do so by using my contact details below and I welcome contributions. At a time when many clubs are feeling the ‘pinch’ regarding entries and the recent unfortunate (and inaccurate) news reporting in regard to events at Crufts, I am sure all members remain committed to supporting our shows and promoting our beloved breed.
Paul Moody Editor Tel: 07563 384 353 Email: odyombt@aol.com
Please Note Articles and adverts in this Bulletin are the authors’ personal views alone and not necessarily those of the North East Bull Terrier Club. Show dates and Judging Lists are correct at time of printing. The use of text and photographs has been approved by the author/provider/photographer.
NORTH EAST BULL TERRIER CLUB Minutes of Annual General Meeting 2015 Wednesday 4th March 2015 – Springwell Social Club Meeting Opened 8.40pm Apologies: Mr Allenden, Mrs Allenden, Mr Moody, Miss Williams, Mr Hawksford and Mr & Mrs Wannop Mr Chairman offered the floor to the club’s President Mr Ramshaw, Mr Ramshaw declined the offer but opened the meeting by thanking everyone for coming to the AGM and for making the shows a success. Minutes for 2014 A.G.M. Read and Adopted. It was proposed by Miss Finley and seconded by Miss Ketley that the Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on the 5th March 2014 be approved and signed by the Chairman as a correct record of that meeting; agreed unanimously. Secretary’s Report I would like to start by thanking the committee for the hard work, time and support they have given to the club. I’d also like to thank Charles and Valerie Allenden for their continued help at all the shows. As previous our entries have stayed the same and our shows are still very well attended with a very friendly atmosphere. It is very good to see that the club has done well last year looking at the accounts figures let’s hope this continues. The club is holding a breed specific seminar 16th August 2015 at Bowburn, I would just like to remind everyone if they could to support the club at our match nights with the Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club as there always seem to be a lot more Staffords th than Bull Terriers. The next match is the 6 May 2015 at Birtley hosted by the North Eastern Staffordshire Bull Terrier club. Once again I would like to thank everyone for their support over the past year. Thank you. Stephanie Wheatley (Hon Secretary) Chairman’s Report First of all I would like to thank everyone for attending our AGM this evening, I would like to thank all our hard working committee for their help and support over the past year, with special thanks to Charles and Valerie Allenden for their continued support at our shows as always greatly appreciated. I would like to wish all our members all the very best of luck in the coming year, and look forward to seeing you all at our shows. Stephen Wheatley (Chairman)
Treasurer’s Report Firstly I would like to thank everyone for their support they have given the club. This year the club has made a good profit of £684.77 as we know this is partly due to our championship show but this is still very good, as in previous championship show years we have only made minimal profits, which just shows the club is doing ok. Ms Aistrop asked if we could have more of a variety on the stall to see if this would bring more interest and revenue for the club, it was explained that the stall had been discussed in one of our previous meetings and it was decided to leave the stall as it is for now until we have sold off the existing stock and then assess this at a later date. Mrs Moody has agreed to do the club accounts again for next year. Stephanie Wheatley (Treasurer)
Election of Committee Officers Mrs S Wheatley – Secretary unopposed Retiring committee are Mr C Wannop, Miss C Williams, Mr M Chapman, Mr B Hawksford, Mr S Patterson. All unopposed and elected for two years. Agenda Items Mr C Hewitt joined committee and elected for 1 year Mr Marley Proposed – Mr Ramshaw seconded Mr Chairman welcomed Mr Hewitt to the committee. No other business will be transacted at this meeting. (At the discretion of the Chairman) The Chairman thanked everyone for their attendance at the AGM Meeting closed 9pm
13 members present.
NORTH EAST BULL TERRIER CLUB BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2014 ASSETS
2014
2013
Stock At Cost
774.1
924.09
Hall Deposits
120
60
70
130
Show Licences In Advance Cash In Hand
32.42
149
Current Account
1838.89
993.5
Deposit Account
4837.81
4813.86
7673.22
7070.45
10
92
7663.22
6978.45
6978.45
7624.03
Membership In Advance
Reserves As At 1/1/2014 Surplus For Year
684.77
-645.58
7663.22
6978.45
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014 INCOME Membership Donations Bank Interest Show Entries Gates & Catalogues Kitchen Raffles Reclaimed bank charges Stall Adverts
2014 502 262.9 1.95 940.5
2013 354 230 1.94 376
446.06 612.64 344
407.1 311.17 222.3
Postage Printing Telephone
10 183.25
Gifts Donations Cost of Sales Sec.Expenses Hall Rental Kitchen Rosettes Judges Gifts Lunches Buffet Bank Charges Web Site Fees TOTAL EXPENSES Surplus for Year
316.65 50
3476.7
2095.76
EXPENDITURE Kennel Club Adverts Insurance Stationery
2014 186 120.84 31.68
2013 210 56.95 120.84 17.84
221.2 398.2 120
165.3 405.28 120
50 46 149.99 250 598.5 180.11 209.12 54.48 90.91 50
50 50 261.4 250 577.5 110.65 166.59 47.7 72.29 50 9
34.9 2791.93
2741.34
684.77 3476.7
645.58 2095.76
THE NORTH EAST BULL TERRIER CLUB’S CRITERIA FOR THE SELECTION OF JUDGES TO BE LISTED IN THE CLUB’S JUDGING LISTS
A1 List – For persons who have previously been approved by the K.C. to award C.C.s in the Breed and have the support of the North East Bull Terrier Club.
A2 List – For persons who fulfil all the requirements for the A3 list and who have been assessed in accordance with K.C. requirements and accepted by the K.C. for inclusion on an A2 list and have the support of the North East Bull Terrier Club.
A3 List – (Breed Specialists) Requirements include: 1. Minimum of seven years judging experience in the breed and have the support of the North East Bull Terrier Club. 2. To have judged at two breed club shows or Championship Shows without CCs 3. To have judged a minimum of 50 classes with a minimum of 100 dogs st 4. To have bred or owned a minimum of three dogs when they obtained their 1 entry in The Kennel Club Stud Book (save in exceptional circumstances). 5. To have stewarded at 12 shows 6. To have attended a seminar given by the Kennel Club Accredited Trainer, and passed the relevant examination on Kennel Club regulations and Judging Procedures. 7. To have attended a seminar given by The Kennel Club Accredited Trainer on Conformation and Movement 8. To have attended a Conformation and Movement “Hands-on Assessment” conducted by a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer and passed the assessment. 9. To have attended at least one breed specific seminar run in accordance with the relevant Kennel Club Code of Best Practice and passed an examination and/or assessment where applicable.
A3 List – (Non Specialists) Requirements include: 1. Minimum of seven years judging in any one breed (to include 5 years in this breed) and have the support of the North East Bull Terrier Club. 2. To have judged at two breed club shows or Championship Shows without CCs 3. To have judged a minimum of 50 classes of this breed with a minimum of 100 dogs. 4. To have awarded C.C.s in at least one other breed.
B List 1. To have five years experience owning and exhibiting in any one breed and have the support of the North East Bull Terrier Club. 2. To have judged 10 classes of this breed at Open Shows or Championship Shows without C.C.s. 3. To have judged 30 dogs of this breed.
C List For aspirant judges who have shown an interest in the breed for a minimum of three years and have the support of the North East Bull Terrier Club.
NEBTC Judging List - Valid from 1st January 2015 LIST A1 Judges who have previously been approved by The Kennel Club to award CCs in the breed and have the support of The North East Bull Terrier Club. MRS Z THORN-ANDREWS Drakesleat’, Bestmans Lane, Kempsey, Worcester. WR5 3PZ 01905 820720 MR L ASPIN* Scarthwaite, 99 Revidge Road, Blackburn, Lancs. BB2 6JH 01254 59377 MR E BALL 25 Avenel Road, Allerton, Bradford. BD15 7HH 01274 495650 MS F BEREZ 4414 Gateway Walk, Morrderville, PA15146. U.S.A. 001412 4016577 MRS M BISHOP 64 Aberdaron Road, Trowbridge Est., Cardiff. CF3 8SF 01222 793179 MR W BROWN-COLE* Travella Kennels, 127 Cheltham Road, Bristol. BS6 5RR 01179655431 MRS E CARTLEDGE* Ruislip Kennels, Binfield Oark, Bracknell, Berks. 01344 424144 MR D CLARK Buck Park Farm, Whalley Lane, Denholme, W.Yorks. BD13 4LQ 01274 330427 MRS E CLARK As above MRS DANDRIDGE 1 Toothhill Ave., Rastick, Brighouse, Yorkshire. HD6 35A 01484 717588 MR P DOWCRA Cavendish House, 14 Cavendish Road, Hull. HU8 0JU 01482 786410 MR T FLEMING Colros, Market Hill, Kettins, Perthshire. PH13 9HB 01828 628575 Mrs J FAVILL 49 Kelham Road, Newark, Notts. NG24 1BU 01636 676738 MRS A GATES NEWBERRY Ukusa Bungalow, Crowsheath Lane, Downham, Billericay, Essex. ukusabt@yahoo.com 01268 712954 MR D GILMOUR* 170 Main Street, Renton, Dumbartonshire, G82 4PE MRS D GODSALL Broadstone, Stoke Prior, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0LW 01568 797938 MRS A GOODWIN 24 Wrens Ave., Tipton, West Midlands. DY4 8AF 0121 5303734 MR K GOODWIN As above MRS S GOODWIN Paddis Wood Cottage, Low Road, Clowne, Chesterfield, Derby. S43 4LQ 01246 811412 MR F HAWORTH 9 Ramsey Ave., Bacup, Lancashire. OL13 9PG 01706 874653 MR J HENDERSON 17 Heywood Grove, Sale, Cheshire. M33 6JP 01619690202
DR B HILL Manor Cottage, Main Street, Ratcliffe on Soar, Notts. NG11 0EB 0150 9673002 MRS D HOPEWELL 41 Slater Street, Biddulph, Stoke on Trent. Staffs. ST8 6JF 01782 876899 MRS M HUGHES ‘Graymor’, Greenway Ave., Rumney Cardiff. CF3 3HQ 01222 791658 MR G HUGHES As above MR T HYLANDS 20 Altmore Street, Glenarm, Ballymena, Co. Antrim. BT44 0AR 01574 841440 MRS J HYLANDS As above MR T JOHNSTON* North Lodge, Mossknowe, Kirkpatrick Fleming, Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire DG11 3BE. 01461 800 372 MR D JONES Longford Farm House, Walting Street, Cannock. Staffs. WS11 1SJ 01543 500028 MR A KERSEY 239a City Way, Rochester, Kent. ME1 2TL 01634 403070 MR C KILPATRICK 56 Bentham Road, Livesley, Blackburn, Lancs. BB2 4PN 01254 207498 MRS C KILPATRICK As above MR R LAMONBY 16 Caverswall Lane, Meir, Stoke on Trent. ST36 6HL 01782 397121 MR B LAMBERT Lodge Cottage Hill Farm, Drinkstone, St. Edmunds 01449 737124 MRS C LAMBERT As above MRS LANCASTER Priory Close, Newport, Bucks DR P LARKIN PO Box 190 Lanseria 1748 South Africa 002711 659015 MRS C LARKIN As above MR B LESLIE 8 Bryson Gardens, Glengormley, Newtownabbey, Co Antrim, N.Ireland billmaris@ntlworld.com 0044 (0) 7799 183 753 MR D Mc ALLISTER 29 Garth 22, Killingworth, North Tyneside. NE12 6HZ 0191 2169849 MR A McCANN 9 St. Josephs Close, Droitwich Spa, Worcs. WR9 0RY 01905 794969 MISS P McCOMBIE Moatvale Cottage, Fladbury, Pershore, Worcs. WR10 9SJ 01386 860413 MR D McGREGOR 70 Raglan Gardens, Oxhey, Herts. WD1 4LL 01923 32673 MRS L McGREGOR As above
MR H MARLEY Corvan Cottage, White Le Head, Stanley, Co. Durham. DH9 9SJ 01207 238633 MR C MELLOR 7 Lumns Lane, Clifton, Swinton. M27 8LN 0161 7934003 MR J MICKLETHWAITE Brookside,3 Unsliven Road, Stocksbridge, Sheffield. S36 1FT 0114 2883455 MRS E MICKLETHWAITE As above MRS M MICKLETHWATE* Sledge Green House, Upper Pendock, Nr. Malvern, Worcs. 01684 833320 MRS J OTTERWELL 11 Hewde Lane, Winteringham (Nr Scunthorpe) North Lincs. DN15 9NH 01724 733905 MR S PARSONS* 1 Worten Cottages, Worton Great Chart, Ashford, Kent. TN23 3BS 01233 628044 MR M PHILLIPS Orchard Kennels, North Green, Pulham Market, Diss, Norfolk IP21 4XW 01379 608407 MR H POLLOCK 116 Torrisdale Street, Glasgow. G42 8PH 0141 4235375 MR J RAWLINGS The Old Police House, Main Street, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 9GT 01858 432610 MR R SCOTT 47 Pendle Gardens, Culcheth, Warrington, Cheshire. WA3 4LU 01925 762653 MRS B SHAW 54 Ravensthorpe Road, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, W.Yorks. WF12 9EE 01924 503284 MRS J SHAW Little Court Farm, Aldington, Frith, Kent. TN25 7HH 01233 720340 MS E SHEARER 21 Elliot Cres., Calderwood, East Kilbride. G74 3ET 0135 5221916 MR G SKELTON 27 Siviters Lane, Rowley Regis, West Midlands. B65 8DS 0121 5321729 MRS F SOMERFIELD* Ivy Lodge, Ivychurch, Romney Marsh, Kent. 01797 344240 MR E STANLEY Jane Pitt Cottage, Blind Lane, Houghton Le Spring. DH4 6NH 0191 3857738 MR S WALKER 22 Lincoln Road, Burslem, Stoke on Trent, Staffs. 01782 823578 MR C WANNOP 6 Lingeyclose Road, Dalston, Carlisle. CA5 7LB 01228 712602 MR S WHEATLEY 2 New Moor Shaft Cottages, Ellington Road, Ashington, Northumberland NE63 9XS bulterzar@btinternet.com 01670 813522/07802397590 MR P WILKINSON* 6 Greenwood Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands. B71 2AL 01215 024115 MR J WOOLISS La Corbere, Lock Road, N. Cotes, Grimsby, S. Humberside. DN36 5UP 01472 388553 MR J YOUNG Bullyview’, London Road, Wickford, Essex. SS12 OLG 01268 764300 MRS M YOUNG As above
LIST A2 Persons who fulfil all requirements for the A3 List and who have been assessed in accordance with Kennel Club requirements and accepted by The Kennel Club for inclusion on an A2 List and have the support of the North East Bull Terrier Club LIST A3 List of Judges who we would support to award CCs but who have not been approved by The Kennel Club. MS T BACKHOUSE 12 Daylands Ave, Conisbrough, Doncaster, DN12 2NR 01709 322745 MR D HALL 168 Frampton Road, Gorseinon, Swansea, SA4 4YG 01792 535087 MISS V HEARNE 50 Highbank Ave., Marton, Blackpool, Lancs. 01253 310300 MRS H HOLLAND P O Box 44, Waihi 3641, New Zealand 0064 7 863 6827 MRS J MARLEY Corvan Cottage, White le Head, Stanley, Co. Durham 01207 238633 MR S PATTERSON 3 Wytherstone Close, Kingswood, Hull, HU7 3ES 01482838760 MRS J PILKINGTON 2 High Terrace, Roddymoor, Crook, Co. Durham. DL15 9RA 07982002063 MR K RAMSHAW 14 Raby Close, Fencehouses, Houghton le Spring, Tyne&Wear. 0191 3858302 MR A STRYDOM South Africa MR C WRIGHT 16 Dutton Close, Stoke Heath, Nr Market Clayton, Shropshire, TF9 2JN 01630 638519 NOTE:- N.E.B.T.C Judging List A1 A2& A3 are compiled with instructions issued by The Kennel Club. LIST B is issued in accordance with Kennel Club instructions and indicates persons the N.E.B.T.C. would support to judge the Breed without Challenge Certificates. MR K AHERNE 244 Stenson Road, Derby, DE23 1JL MR C ALLENDEN* 27 Ruthyn Ave., Barlborough, Chesterfield, Derb. S43 4EX MRS V ALLENDEN* 42 Pontac Road, New Marske, Redcar, Cleveland. TS11 8AW MR R BLACKLEY* Vaevictis, 54 Victoria Road, Tuebrook, Liverpool. L13 8AW MRS A BLAIR Westbourne, Waverley Street, Tibshelf, Derbyshire. DE55 5PF MR D BLAKELEY 16 Innis Ave., Newton Heath, Manchester. N40 1JR MR M CHAPMAN Field House, Stamfordham Road, Newcastle upon Tyne
01332 768890 01246 812977 01642 472824 0151 2876822 01773 591320 01616 887767 01661 821981
MR G CORISH* White House Farm Kennels, Gill Lane, Binfield, Berks. PR4 4SS 01633 612939 MR A CROFT 20 The Croft, Sherburn, Co. Durham. DH6 1QL 0191 3722143 MRS CROSS-STERN* Wild Acres Farm, Clows Top, Kidderminster, Worcs. DY4 4SS 0129 832261 MR D CROSSAN 18 Rankin Crescent, Greengairs, Airdrie, ML6 7TF 01236 830374 MR B CROSTON Wentloog Boarding Kennels, Peterstone, Cardiff. CF3 8TN 01222 777068 MRS A COSGRAVE 32 Church Street, Great Gransden, Sandy, Beds. SG19 3AF 01767 677179 MR R CROOKS* 39 Copeland Road, Wombwell, Barnsley. S73 8TF 01226 759459 MR DANDRIDGE 1 Toothhill Ave., Rastick, Brighouse, Yorkshire. HD6 35A 01484 717588 MRS E FLEMING Colros House, Market Hill, Kettins, Perthshire, Scotland, PH13 9HB 01828 628575 MRS T FLETCHER 45 Rupert Street, Pilsley, Chesterfield. 01246 853941 MRS V FISHER Inglenook Cottage, 3 -5 Mount Pleasant, Barrow Upon Humber DN19 7QA 01469 531210 MR K FOGG Brookside Cottage, Disley, Cheshire. SK12 2NR 01663 4839598 MR O GALLA 9 Pennine Drive, Scissett, Huddersfield, West Yorks, HD8 9JD. 07766365852 MR B KING Ferndale, Stile Lane, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8JA 01268 779368 MRS F KING As above MR T LEY 51 Roberts Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 1DL 01752 360347 MR R LINACRE 41 Church Lane, Clayton le Moors, Nr. Accrinton. BB5 4DE. 01254 393751 MR C MATON De Wouwerd 11, 5071 VZ Udenhout, Netherlands 0031 135216792 MR M MORGANS 49 Fern Way, Watford, Herts. WD25 0HQ 01923 497783 MR G NEWBERRY Ukusa Bungalow, Crowsheath Lane, Downham, Billericay, Essex. CM11 1QL 01268 712954 MRS M O’NEIL 79 Mulberry Grove, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 1JD 01793 484154 MR S PLANE* Vane Hall, Blandford Place, Seaham, Co. Durham. SR7 7RX 0191 5812200 MRS R POOLE 2630 Gold Point Circle, Hixson, Tennessee. 37343-1831. USA 423-842-2611 MR S ROFF 27 Alexandra Road, Warlingham, Surrey, CR6 9DW 07870363202
MR P SAMWAYS 3 Orchard Close, Sydling St Nicholas, Dorchester, Dorset. DT2 9PF. 01300342081 MRS P SANDS* 1 Lock Cottage, Honing, North Walsham. NR28 9PJ 01692 536126 MR J SCANLAN 58 Pantycelyn Road, Town Hill, Swansea, Wales 01792 422407 MS L SHEPPARD 301 Halling Hill, Harlow, Essex, CM20 3JU 01279 452031 Mr A STUBBS 1 Cluain N Laoi, Kilkishen, Co. Clare, Ireland 00353 65 367 427 MRS A TAYLOR 79 Burnell Avenue, Welling, Kent, DA16 3HP ragnarokbt@aol.com 020 8316 7573 MR M THOMPSON Laggesta 405, 69691 Askersund, Sweden 0046 58310143 MR D WESTWOOD Tara, Ashmore Avenue, Sutton in Ashfield, Notts. NG17 2GU 01623 40588 MRS T WESTWOOD As above MR T WILLIAMS 2 The Barracks, Upper Froyle, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 4JR 01420 2242 MRS S WOODS ‘Bullywood’, 305 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire. WN5 8QE 01942 212873 MR M YOUNG Cherryhurst, Cherry Lane, Bolney, West Sussex, RH17 5PR 07860923275
LIST C MR J BEKKERS Koestraat 81, 5014 eb Tilburg, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands 003165 2355503 MR M BICKER 9 Canadian Avenue, Gillingham, Kent. ME7 2DN 01634 576221 - 07917870879 Ms L FLEGG 376 Kauri Point Road, RD3 Katikati NZ fleggs@vodafone.co.nz +64 7 5492263 Ms L GRIEVES 3-4 LlainRhedyn, Gwalchmai, Anglesey, LL65 4SH meilow@btinternet.com 01407 720044 MR I HOLLINDRAKE Arden, Chapel Lane, Scrooby, Doncaster, DN10 6AE 01302 719011 MRS A HOLLINDRAKE As above MS N KETLEY 2 Bluebell Walk, Shildon, Co Durham, DL4 2DS 07792157181 MR S MATHISON 19 Red Bank Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire. HG4 2LE 07870397343 MRS C O'PREY 8 Moreland Avenue, Newtonabbey, NorthernIreland BT36 7RQ zaraclebt@yahoo.co.uk 07708969503
MR P MOODY 14 Baldwin Street, Easington Colliery, Co. Durham, SR8 3SJ odyombt@aol.com 07563384353 Miss N RAMSHAW 54 Whitefield Cres, Penshaw, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne & Wear, DH4 7QU MR D ROELVINK Klokkeweit 18, 1685PP Zwaagdijk, West Holland 0031 229 214253 MRS C STEPHENS 5 Braehead Farm Court, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, EH47 9DN 01501 773766 Ms C TINKLER 27 North Moor Avenue, Trimdon Colliery, Co Durham TS29 6AG 07828 180549 Ms E A WILSON Beechwood, Eaglesfield, Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire. DG11 3NU 07762174176 Ms K WHITTAKER 29 Bristol Street, Burnley, Lancashire BB11 4EU 01282 429569 MRS W WHITTAKER As above st
This list expires on the 1 of January 2016. A new list will then be issued.
Dates for your Diary Open Show 1st November 2015 Judge Mrs Teresa Westwood ~Tulsadoom~ Open Show th 7 February 2016 Judge Mrs Audrey Taylor ~Ragnarok~ Championship Show th 18 June 2016 Judge Mr Simon Parsons Open Show th 6 November 2016 Judge Mr Steve Paterson (Golitha)
NORTH EAST BULL TERRIER CLUB BREED SPECIFIC SEMINAR AND JUDGING COMPETENCE ASSESSMENT In accordance with the Kennel Club’s code of best practice for running Breed seminars and assessing judging competence SUNDAY 16TH AUGUST 2015 AT BOWBURN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOWBURN, CO DURHAM. DH6 5AT
Morning: Part One - Breed Specific Seminar Recommended for all ‘C List’ and aspiring C List judges and open to those who wish to build their understanding and appreciation of the Bull Terrier; this interactive talk on the breed standard will focus on basic knowledge with the use of live models and a “Q&A” session followed by a questionnaire to test the knowledge of the Breed Standard. Candidates will receive an official ‘Certificate of attendance’ Lunch: Afternoon: Part Two - Judging Competence Assessment Multiple choice examinations based on the KC Bull Terrier breed standard Hands on evaluation of 5 dogs Critiques writing of the 5 dogs Individual feed back with the three assessors Successful candidates demonstrating an advanced knowledge and insight of the breed will be awarded an official Breed Certificate in Judging Competence. If you are interested in a place on the Breed Seminar or Breed Seminar and Judging Competence Assessment, please return a completed application form and cheque ASAP as Full Payment only secures your place. (Please note there are only limited spaces for the judging Competence Assessment) Application forms can be downloaded from www.northeastbullterrierclub.com or from Mrs S Wheatley (Hon Sec) 01670813522 E-mail bulterzar@btinternet.com
NEBTC – Championship Show 15 June 2014 Judge: Mr Stephen Wheatley I would firstly like to thank the committee for bestowing upon me the honour of judging there championship show today, secondly and most importantly to the exhibitors for entering some top quality animals under me, and their sportsmanship in my decisions. Minor Puppy Dog Entries 1 Absentees 0 1st PRECIOUS HERO (S ALLISON, C HEWITT & S ALLISON) White boy with a good strong head with a lovely expression good ear placement and a perfectly correct bite. Good round bone with lovely tight feet, good angulation front and rear. Moved well for a big youngster just needs to mature. Puppy Dog Entries 2 Absentees 1 1st BAYSHUCK BAKER'S BOY AT SEITTOR (MRS S & MR D I LAMBERT) White with a decent head could do with a bit more fill under the eyes, nice round bone with good feet. Shoulders could be better, which became more noticeable on the move. Showed and handled well. Junior Dog Entries 4 Absentees 1 1st EMRED DEVILS ADVOCATE (MR R & MRS D LAMONBY) A lovely rich red dog standing four square, short coupled well balanced boy, strong turned and filled up head with good expression. Elegant neck flowing into well laid back shoulders, with good bone and feet. Held his topline on the move, which was good in front, but today his rear movement cost him the RCC. Showed in first class condition and handled to perfection. 2nd OFF THE CHARTS (MRS P & MESSRS C & L WANNOP) White boy. Another very well balanced short coupled chap. Good length and profile to his head, would like a little more fill to complete a very nice picture, mouth just off, good bone and substance. Very good quarters front and rear. Moved well both ways. In good condition showed and handled well. 3rd BROKEN ARROW'S PEAKY BLINDER AT TULSADOOM (MR & MRS D & T WESTWOOD) Novice Dog Entries 2 Absentees 1 1st MEGABULL ENTER SANDMAN (MR M D & MRS M WELDRAKE) 10 month old brindle boy. Did himself no favours today, did not seem to be enjoying himself. Decent head with correct bite, upright in shoulder and a bit long cast rear angulation was good. Impossible to assess his movement as he wouldn’t stop pulling. Post Graduate Dog Entries 2 Absentees 1 1st GOLITHA MYSTIFY (MR S J PATERSON) Black brindle boy. Another well balanced up standing lad. With a good profile and expression, would have preferred a bit more width of muzzle to be hyper critical. Very
slight mouth fault. Good bone and front with nice feet. Good topline which he held on the move. Good angulated rear quarters, moved decent both ways never stopped showing for his more than capable handler. Limit Dog Entries 2 Absentees 1 1st BRIDEN BACKCHAT (MR B & MRS D SMALLEY) White with black brindle head marking. Compact cobby boy. Very good balance with power and substance. Lovely strong clean head with good expression. Mouth just off. Shoulders could be better, short back with good rear angulation and nice feet moved parallel but lacked drive. Showed and handled well. Open Dog Entries 8 Absentees 2 What a class, on another day could quite easily change these placings. That said. 1ST CH NOTORIOUS JOKER OF BLAZINBUILLYS (MR S & MRS R MATHISON) White with a black inner ear. This boy just stood out for me today. Strong filled up head with sweeping profile, ears bang on top and those eyes, giving the most piercing of expressions. Ram rod front with good feet lovely flowing lines showing off his very good shoulder placement and rear angulation in super condition and never stopped showing, moved well both ways no hesitation in awarding him DCC & BIS 2nd FEENICK NEXT GENERATION AT BULLYVIEW (MR J & MRS M YOUNG) Red and white power house of a dog super strong filled up head with gentle sweeping profile, ear placement could be better. Excels in bone & substance, short back with good angulation, shown in very good condition. Handled as always to perfection. In the challenge I awarded him the RDCC as a result of his rear movement where I feel today he excelled. RDCC 3rd WARHORSE EL PISTOLERO (MR T REDMOND) I feel I have to mention my 3rd place dog What a stallion of a dog with an outstanding head and perfect mouth. Good front and rear angulation, super feet and bone, and good movement, lost out today in my opinion on being too “fit” and giving the impression of lacking substance, which he does not, a credit to his owner. Res BUSELL'S RED KNIGHT RISING (MISS C WILLIAMS & MR B HAWKSFORD) VHC UKUSA QUAGMIRE (MR G & MRS A NEWBERRY) Veteran Dog or Bitch Entries 2 Absentees 1 1st DIKRAM DEVILS DELIVERANCE (MR & MRS M & D LITTLEFAIR) Black brindle 7 year’s young. Tall upstanding boy with a good strong head with fill and profile and a correct mouth. Flowing body lines with ample bone. In good condition. Showed well for his handler. Minor Puppy Bitch Entries 1 Absentees 1 Puppy Bitch Entries 5 Absentees 1 1st GORBAIN DIAMOND DIVA (MR & MRS R WOODWOOD) Very pretty young lady head filled and turned without exaggeration, with a lovely expression and a perfect scissor bite, good straight front with lovely round bone and
good feet. Lovely body lines and strong rear quarters. Moved well both ways. In the challenge she stood up and showed off her virtues pleasure to award her the RBCC
& BPIS 2nd GORBAIN ICE MAIDEN TAWNBARR (MESSRS F & E & MRS J DYSON) White with red ear. Sister to class winner, another good sound youngster. With a very nice feminine head with a sweeping profile and good mouth. Good body lines in good condition. Lost out to her sister today on rear movement. 3rd LOSE YOURSELF AT CREDETTA (MR P & MISS A RAKOCY & STACHOWSKA) Res MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT (MR N & MRS J SALT) Junior Bitch Entries 3 Absentees 2 1st DEBULLY VAGABOND QUEEN (MR C & MRS G DOBBIN) White with black ears. Very elegant upstanding girl, lovely profile with good finish, a bit more fill under the eyes would complete a very nice picture, good mouth, flowing lines with good straight front and well angled rear. Moved parallel but lacked drive today, a super show girl handled well. Novice Bitch Entries 2 Absentees 0 1st BAYSHUCK COLLEEN AT SERENBULL (MRS & MISS & MISS S & K & L NISBET & KELLY & KELLY) Powerful tricolour girl with a very strong head but still remaining feminine. Lovely straight front, good topline which she held on the move. Strong rear quarters which she used when moving, both parallel and with drive, showed well. 2nd MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT (MR N & MRS J SALT) Pretty terrier type black brindle. Sweeping profile but could do with more fill to complete the picture nice flowing body lines with good front and rear quarters. Enjoyed her day. Post Graduate Bitch Entries 5 Absentees 3 1st KARMARA CONSIDER ME (MR & MRS T & R WILLIAMS & KARTAWILLIAMS) Tall elegant white girl with a black ear. Gorgeous head with power and femininity unfortunately her mouth is wrong. Good straight front with tight feet. Flowing neck and body lines into strong rear quarters. Moved well both ways. Very pretty show girl, handled well. 2nd KOELLEN TRI BEING A GIRL AT ZANKOL (MR & MRS C & S TAYLOR) Stocky bull type tricolour. Good turn and fill to her head, mouth incorrect. Good square front, strong rear quarters a shade long cast, moved ok. Limit Bitch Entries 5 Absentees 1 1st BRIDENS SUMMER BREEZE (MR B & MRS D SMALLEY) White with two black eye patches. Compact very well balanced girl powerful packed up head one tight canine. Well rounded body. Lovely straight front, strong rear. Moved well both ways. Showed and handled well. 2nd KARMARA RUMOUR HAS IT (MR & MRS T & R WILLIAMS & KARTAWILLIAMS)
Tall upstanding all white. Very similar to her sister (previous class winner) lovely sweeping profile, elegant neck, shoulders could be better, good round bone, nice feet, moved parallel but lacked drive. Handled well. 3rd DIKRAM TRIBAL MAGIC (MR & MRS M & D LITTLEFAIR) Res DEBULLY DEE DEE (MR & MRS T & A THAIN) Open Bitch Entries 12 Absentees 3 1st FORTIFER'S FLAMMETA (MR A R LEY & MISS M J BLOOMFIELD) Red and White girl. Superb make and shape, she has terrific ring presence, her head is turned and filled without exaggeration. Small ears bang on top. She has a reverse scissor bite with perfectly placed canines. Everything is as it should be, from her ramrod front with cat like feet, to her well laid back shoulders, short back and strong well defined rear quarters, she moved parallel and with drive striding out well. Handled to perfection and never stopped showing pushed very hard for B.I.S. BCC 2nd QUENTINHILL REBELICIOUS (MR D CATILINA & MS J SZEWCZYK) White with black ears. Another stunning girl who never stopped showing. Strong elegant head with correct mouth, good bone and feet, very nice body lines. Strong quarters, moved with ease and purpose. Quality bitch, handled very well. 3rd BULLYVIEW SWEET MEMORIES (MR J & MRS A YOUNG) Res TULSADOOMS SQUARE PEG (MR D & MRS T WESTWOOD) VHC DARK MAGIC TOUCH (MR K RAMSHAW)
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NEBTC – Open Show 2 November 2014 Judge: Mr Charles Allenden I would like to express my thanks to the Committee of the North East Bull Terrier Club for this invitation to judge their final open show of the year. The unseasonably warm weather made this a very pleasant day for exhibitors and spectators and I was pleased with the quality of my winners. As a general observation, the incidence of ingrowing canines been addressed since the last time I judged and mouths in general are much better with a very limited number of undershot mouths. Movement is generally wide in front and close behind and feet are a cause for concern with many not as described in the breed standard and in particular toes on the front feet being misaligned. However, top lines and movement from the side are generally good with shoulder placement also much improved. Minor Puppy Dog Entries 1 Absentees 0 1st ALIZARIN BLACK CRUSADER (MS & MRS E & C WILSON & STEPHENS) Black brindle with good head shape which should continue to fill. Nice neck and top line with excellent bend of stifle. Movement will improve with age. BPD
Puppy Dog Entries 1 Absentees 0 1st MAGGIES MOBO YORK (MR & MRS J WATSON) Red with a terrier type frame which may fill with maturity. Head has good profile, short in back but slightly upright in shoulder. Junior Dog Entries 6 Absentees 1 1st PRECIOUS HERO (ALISON & HEWITT) White with good head profile and fill. Broad chest, good spring of rib and short back. Moved well infront and behind with level topline. Good bend of stifle. Good proportions giving the best balanced dog present at the show. BD BIS 2nd BROKEN ARROW'S PEAKY BLINDER AT TULSADOOM (MR & MRS D & T WESTWOOD) Red brindle with powerful head, broad chest, good spring of rib. Slightly longer in the back than 1. Moved well. My hardest decision of the show to separate 1 and 2. RBD,
BCIS & RBIS 3rd RABRAM ROYAL STAR (MR R LEGGATT) Res BRADAKS RUTHLESS REMEDY (MR D L PARKINGTON) VHC UKUSA VANGUARD (MISS & MR A & D MCMILLIAN & GEMMELL) Novice Dog Entries 1 Absentees 0 1st HAPPYBULLS HEAVENS DEVIL (MISS L REEVES) Red with slightly plain head and requires more definition to the body. Good feet. Post Graduate Dog Entries 2 Absentees 2 Limit Dog Entries 2 Absentees 0 1st JAVARKE KARBON KOPY AT RABRAM (MR R LEGGATT) Black brindle. Good head with roman finish. Good spring of rib, good top line on move. Good feet 2nd JAVARKE SHARP SHOOTER AT ANGLIPHORDE (MISS & MR A & P GARDNER & PATTERSON) Red brindle. Fine head which slightly lacks power. Could do with more depth of chest and spring of rib. Open Dog Entries 3 Absentees 3 Veteran Dog or Bitch Entries 3 Absentees 1 1st WHITE VIPER AT IRAZISTABULL (MR & MISS DP & S MCDONAGH & MCLEISH) White. Good head, excellent condition, good spring of rib and powerful hindquarters, moved with drive. Good front. 2nd DIKRAM DEVILS DELIVERENCE (MR & MRS M & D LITTLEFAIR) Black brindle. Head slightly lacked fill and body had slightly less spring of rib and power compared to winner.
Minor Puppy Bitch Entries 1 Absentees 0 1st QUENTINHILL HELLS SPELL FOR BULLAMBI (MRS S HICKMAN) White. Excellent expression with good eye. Good head, particularly in profile with good length of neck. Good shoulder placement and excellent top line when moving. Good bend of stifle. BP Puppy Bitch Entries 2 Absentees 0 1st IRAZISTABULL PANDORA'S STAR (MR & MISS DP & S MCDONAGH & MCLEISH) White. Good head with good length of neck. Good top line and movement from front, slightly close behind. Good spring of rib and good quarters. 2nd MAJESTIC DOLLY BIG DOT (MR & MRS J WATSON) Brindle. Head lacks fill but this may come with more maturity. Longer in back than winner and slightly upright in shoulder. Junior Bitch Entries 5 Absentees 3 1st UKUSA VEGAS AT DITON (MR & MRS A J & D B MCCANN) White. Good head when viewed from front, would prefer slightly more arc in profile. Good eye. Movement satisfactory but would prefer more drive which should come with maturity. RBB 2nd MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT (MR N SALT) Black brindle. Good head from front but requires more depth of under jaw when viewed from the side. Slightly upright in shoulder giving poor top line on the move. Poor feet. Novice Bitch Entries 3 Absentees 1 1st GOLITHA JESSICA ENNIS (A WILLAN) White. Thickset with slightly masculine head. Good top line and good bend of stifle. Good spring of rib. 2nd DIXIE BLUE PEBBLES (MR C GRAINGER) Black brindle. Head lacks profile and needs more depth of under jaw. Long in body and has poor feet. Post Graduate Bitch Entries 3 Absentees 1 1st IRAZISTABULL STAR OF ATHENA (MR & MISS DP & S MCDONAGH & MCLEISH) White. Good head in profile. Slightly long in body but good shape. Movement close behind. 2nd DIXIE BLUE PEBBLES (MR C GRAINGER) Limit Bitch Entries 3 Absentees 2 1st DIKRAM TRIBAL MAGIC (MR & MRS M & D LITTLEFAIR) Tricolour. Good feminine head. Good top line when standing but on the move showed slight dip due to being slightly upright in the shoulders. Best Coloured Bitch.
Open Bitch Entries 3 Absentees 0 1st IRAZISTABULL NORTHERN STAR (MR & MISS DP & S MCDONAGH & MCLEISH) White good, well-shaped head. Good topline with required arching at loin and good bend of stifle. Moved powerfully and with drive. BB 2nd TULSADOOM'S SQUARE PEG (MR & MRS D & T WESTWOOD) White good head, slightly upright in shoulder and consequently has a dip in the top line when moving. Movement very close behind. 3rd BULLYVIEW LADY MAC DONNA AT BLAZINBULLYS (MR & MRS R & S MATHISON)
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NEBTC – Open Show 1 February 2015 Judge: Mr Geoff Skelton The North East Bull Terrier Club held their open show which I had the privilege of judging, I would like to thank the club for the invite and all exhibitors that came. The amount of entries and absentees is worrying not just for this show but open shows in general. Minor Puppy Dog Entries 1 Absentees 1 Puppy Dog Entries 2 Absentees 1 1st ALIZARIN BLACK CRUSADER (MS & MRS E & C WILSON & STEPHENS) Black brindle dog of good size, head is well filled and has good eye and ear set. Mouth OK, well made body lines has a good front and a short back, just a little hard to assess but should mature into a promising youngster. Junior Dog Entries 5 Absentees 2 1st ARICON EYECON (MR E STANLEY) White dog of good make and shape, head has width and is broad with profile, has a wicked eye and mouth is good. Good front and shoulders with an ultra short back, well angled rear, moved well and shown to look his best. BD and BIS 2nd PRECIOUS HERO (S ALISON & C HEWITT) White dog with a well filled head, has a good eye and mouth. Front is straight with good feet, a little loose in shoulder. He is well bodied but moved accordingly. 3rd ALIZARIN LONE RANGER (MS & MRS E & C WILSON & STEPHENS) Novice Dog Entries 1 Absentees 0 1st BLAZINBULLYS MR NOTORIOUS OF WAYMOAT (MR W RICHMOND) Substantial white dog with a very well filled head which has power and profile, good eye and ear set. Mouth is OK, front is straight with good feet and shoulders. Has good
depth through the chest, has a short back, would like a better bend of stifle, moved accordingly. Post Graduate Dog Entries 2 Absentees 1 1st BRADAKS RUTHLESS REMEDY (MR D L PARKINGTON) Red dog with good make and shape, head is well filled with good shape. Mouth is good, straight front with good feet. Shoulders are well laid, good depth of chest, short back, would like a better bend of stifle but a well put together dog. Limit Dog Entries 2 Absentees 2 Open Dog Entries 4 Absentees 2 1st BUSELL'S RED KNIGHT RISING (MISS & MR C & B WILLIAMS & HAWKSFORD) Red dog whose head is well filled and has good shape. Good mouth. Front is straight with good feet and shoulders are well placed. Has good body shape, would like better stifles, moved accordingly 2nd SON OF LEGENDS (MR & MRS & MR C & P & D WANNOP & CROSSAN) White dog of good make and shape, head is well filled, just lacks that bit of quality. Good front and shoulders, short back, moved OK, shown well. Veteran Dog or Bitch Entries 1 Absentees 1 Minor Puppy Bitch Entries 1 Absentees 0 1st CHARISHALEE MIRROR IMAGE (MRS P & MESSRS C & L WANNOP) Elegant white bitch, head is well filled with profile. Mouth OK. Has good body lines, just needs to mature which will complete a very good picture. BP Puppy Bitch Entries 1 Absentees 0 1st QUENTINHILL HELLS SPELL FOR BULLAMBI (MRS S HICKMAN) White bitch, head has good shape but lacks a little power, good eye and earset and mouth is OK. Good front and feet, good depth through the body and has well angled rear, moved OK. Junior Bitch Entries 1 Absentees 0 1st IRAZISTABULL PANDORA'S STAR (MR & MISS DP & S MCDONAGH & MCLEISH) White bitch with good body shape, head is broad has profile, lacks a little foreface, good eye and ear set, mouth OK, good front and feet with good shoulders. Well sprung rib, back is short with a well angled rear, moved well. Novice Bitch Entries 4 Absentees 3 1st VIKINGBULLS WHITE JEWEL (MR W RICHMOND) Substantial white girl with good make and shape, head has profile just lack a little
power. Strong neck leading into good front and feet with well laid shoulders, well sprung ribs with a short back, good bend of stifle, moved OK. Post Graduate Bitch Entries 3 Absentees 1 1st DANBULL RED SKY PRINCESS (MR & MRS ROSS-WALTON) Red and white bitch, tall elegant girl, head has profile with a good eye and ear set, mouth good. Lacks a little power in head, good front and shoulders, short back, has a well angled rear, moved OK 2nd DILUTE TO TASTE (MR K RAMSHAW) Red and white bitch, head is well filled, has power and depth, mouth good. Front is straight with good feet, a little loose in shoulder, short back, has a good bend of stifle, moved accordingly. Limit Bitch Entries 3 Absentees 2 1st IRAZISTABULL STAR OF ATHENA (MR & MISS DP & S MCDONAGH & MCLEISH) Substantial white girl, head is filled with power and turn. Good eye and ear set giving a pleasing picture, mouth is off. Good front and feet with good shoulders, well sprung rib, has a good bend of stifle, moved OK, a real quality girl. BB, RBIS Open Bitch Entries 5 Absentees 2 1st BULLYVIEW LADY MACDONNA AT BLAZINBULLYS (MR & MRS R & S MATHISON) Head has turn and width and a gentle profile, would like more depth. Neck is strong leading into good front and shoulders with good feet. Good depth through the chest, a little long but has a well angled rear, moved OK, shown to her best 2nd DANBULL DANCING DAISY (MR and MRS ROSS-WALTON) White bitch, tall elegant girl, head has width and turn, lacks a little power. Good front and shoulders, back is short, good bend of stifle, moved OK. 3rd CHARISHALEE SOLITARE (MRS P & MESSRS C & L WANNOP)
Quo vadis? There appear to be rumblings and whispers and social-media posts all asking the same question: where is the breed heading? Two possible reasons behind the question relate to the drop in puppies being bred/registered and also the drop in Bull Terriers being exhibited. Here are some basic figures to help the reader to understand the foundation of this debate:
Year 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
Total Litters Bred 313 373 434 477 515
Total Puppies Born 1551 1805 2109 2264 2458
Comparing births in 2010 and births in 2014 there has been a reduction of 907 puppies being born and 202 fewer litters; a steady decline. In regard to Championship Show entries and using the Kennel Club’s figures, it is possible to determine an average entry per show between 2006 and 2014 (this is achieved by totalling entries for all Championship Shows of each year and then dividing this figure by the number of shows in the year).
Year 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006
Entry 48 47 49 47 52 56 71 62 69
So calculating, somewhat roughly, there has been (from 2006 to 2014) a drop of 21 entries per show. Even at its high point between these years the entry was averaged at 71 in only one of those years, no great number for Dogs and Bitches. People within the breed are understandably concerned. We all know that as a breed Bull Terriers have had a dazzling career starting from Hinks’ development in the th 19 Century. The late David Harris wrote the encyclopaedic book Made in Birmingham (2012) detailing the breed’s history and its trajectory.
So why are we seeing such a drop-off in entries? I am not suggesting - a point I make emphatically - that such demise is due to the character of the judge or his/her ability. Such a suggestion would be rash and possibly unfounded to the point of causing offence. The reduction in numbers is evident across the board in the years identified, irrespective of judge and therefore not the sole responsibility of one individual. It is one thing to identify a problem, but the cause(s) may be various and a solution has to tackle these causes to deal effectively with the problem. How accurate one is in identifying the causes therefore becomes central.
Perhaps it is also worth mentioning a possible third reason that of the global financial crisis which began in 2007/8 and caused economic and social problems for communities and individuals the like of which had not been seen since the days of the Great Depression of the 1930s. As homes were snatched back from mortgagees and jobs were lost, businesses collapsed and fuel prices became eye-watering; the nation lost confidence, adopting the understandable strategy of trying to ride out the storm and cut back. Dog breeding and showing was viewed as a luxury activity and the residue of such shaken economic and social confidence may be reflected in the figures quoted above. Speaking of earlier times we must not forget that society in this country has changed radically. If one looks at early photographs and write ups from dog events we see a society that is hardly recognisable to modern day eyes. As technology and the world in general has sped up lifestyles have become infinitely more complex with competing attractions and where dogs are treated as disposable items with rescue centres bursting at the seams. Now that a more manageable pet passport system is in place and quarantine laws relaxed the doors, principally, to Europe are wide open. There is competition everywhere. There may yet be a fourth reason that is closer to home. Even allowing for the above, surely breed clubs should be seriously asking themselves: are we doing enough to promote our breed and our club to attract new people? Do clubs have a designated member to meet and greet new faces, to make them feel genuinely welcome? Are there sufficient attractions to becoming a member other than reduced entry fees? How are children catered for at show events? Is the level of hospitality of a sufficient standard at each show to make the day memorable? Are special events held to promote health awareness, handling classes for novices, what to look for in assessing the quality of a Bull Terrier, to name but a few? In June 2014 Andrew Brace wrote an article in Dog World, the full text can be read by following this link: http://www.dogworld.co.uk/product.php/117056/, which he entitled The root cause of exhibitors’ dissatisfaction. It is an interesting article where Brace’s main arguments begin with shows from the past which were vehicles for breeders to view ‘stock’ and so make decisions around their own breeding programmes, and which stud dogs were available. Those people were very much of the ‘stockman’ background; traditionally those used to managing livestock. Today, he writes, there is a pronounced emphasis upon the social aspect of showing with the earlier focus diminished. In addressing what he sees as the declining entries in shows it is useful to quote him exactly: Having read the opinions of so many exhibitors over the past week I am convinced more than ever that the root cause of dissatisfaction is the lack of impartial judging and too many awards being made for the wrong reasons. We do have some excellent judges in this country, both breeder-judges and those who award CCs in many breeds, who are known for walking into the ring and doing an honest and knowledgeable job but sadly they seem to be in the minority. And Justice must be done and must be seen to be done but the more we expect the exhibitors who are viewed as nothing more than cannon fodder by the people at the top
(who were all once rank novices themselves remember) to have their noses rubbed in it by game-playing, rule-bending and dishonest judging, the less we can expect new people to join our wonderful hobby and stay with it. One is at liberty to agree or disagree with Brace’s arguments and conclusions and also to decide whether his generalised analysis can be related to Bull Terriers at all. Yet the facts are speaking for themselves in the records of the Kennel Club for Bull Terriers and other breeds. Is it simply a matter of society having ‘moved on’ and the inevitable reality is that dog breeding/showing is becoming more than ever before a niche activity? Or is a practice of denial and a ‘head in the sand’ prevailing with the hope of better times? My hunch is that it may be a combination of factors described above causing the decline. That said it must be the committed aim for all breed clubs to direct their energies in the most positive manner to build a grassroots, committed membership and also to go above and beyond what might be expected. Judging must be principled, coherent and inclusive right up to putting the full stop against the last word of a well written critique. We often speak of our dogs as being ambassadors for the breed, now is the time that we should also adopt this role for ourselves and so begin to turn the tide. Paul Moody odyombt@aol.com
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