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NATAL BULL TERRIER CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
5th JULY 2008

JUDGE - DIRK RUPPING (NARCIANO)

It was a wonderful experience to judge my first Championship Show.  Thanks to the Chairman and the Committee of the Natal Bull Terrier Club, for this wonderful opportunity.

My critique is only on the dogs and bitches that won the major awards on the day.

Bitch Challenge Certificate :
No 19 - Jococla Black Pegeen
Black and white, with excellent hindquarters.  This is a strong and powerful mature bitch; who moved well - specifically in the way she propelled herself forward with powerful strides.  She is a bit 'lippy', but her head in general is strong and well filled.

Bitch Reserve Challenge Certificate & Best Puppy : 
No 17 - Niroux Can’t Touch This of Dantoren
White. More feminine than the winner, with a good tail set.  Unfortunate to come up against the CC Bitch who just 'clipped' her on the day through overall virtues and maturity. This exhibit did not enjoy showing at all.

Dog Challenge Certificate, Reserve Best of Breed & Best Coloured : 
No 10 - Brasshead Aussie Idol of Bukavi [Imp]
Light red in colour and a heavy weight.  Movement was good coming and going, indicating good confirmation.  Initially he was keen in what was happening around him; but as the show progressed, he began to lose interest - however, he still looked in perfect proportion.  His head is maybe his only downfall.  I believe this dog is better than what the "Specialists" would like to credit him for, only because of his 'not so popular' colour.  On the day, he won on maturity and overall balance.

Dog Reserve Challenge Certificate : 
No 9 - Lubjan Conquistador of Bukavi
Brindle.  Ears right on top of his head, with a keen expression.  He does need more time to mature.  Moved well and has a perfect scissors bite.

Best of Breed, Best Head & Best White : 
No 21 - Ch Rhinestone Rumour has it of Malycwa
White.  Outstanding feminine bitch who possess one of the best heads in the country.  Perfect egg shaped head with a piercing expression.  Although she has a good bend of stifle and bone structure, her movement going away is a bit close.  Her main features is her feminine look and Bull Terrier type.

General
The standard of the exhibits varied on the day, from outstanding and good to mediocre and very low.  Mouths are a big problem that ranged from undershot, with in-growing and double in-growing canines - which went into the gums/palates.  Movement and top lines were also a concern to some extent.