Trophy Results 2024
The Bull Terrier Club Trophy Show 2024 - held 16th February 2025 at The Royal Court, Tamworth
The Judges February 2025
(Photo Alice Van Kempen)
The Regent Trophy – Judges Linda McGregor and Simon Parsons
(Photo Alice Van Kempen)
Winner Ch. Napier Pure Copper (Photo Ella Twyman – Bellafortis)
The Regent Trophy
Judges Critique – Linda McGregor (Merlindan)
It was my great pleasure to have Simon Parsons as my Co-judge and we were in complete agreement with our decisions. I really enjoyed this assignment, going over some top quality animals and discussing their virtues.
Regent Trophy Winner – Ch. Napiers Pure Copper
Winner of the Regent Trophy was Fletcher’s Ch Napier Pure Copper – Glorious deep red and white with smut markings which add to his expression. His head is filled right up with excellent turndown and wicked eye. For a big heavyweight dog he has small neat ears and a shapely body. Good reach of neck leading into well placed shoulders. Straight front, good round bone, deep barrelled chest, correct topline, well muscled all through with very strong quarters with good tail set. Easily the best mover here on the day, he went on to win the Charlie Girl Cup for movement under us. His movement is parallel, striding out in front, covering the ground with ease and his piston type rear action completes the picture. Nicely handled throughout.
Coverwood Casket Winner and Runner-up to the Regent trophy, also winner of the Golden State Trophy for Best Opposite Sex – Ch. Bluepoint Flye Fox
(Photo Alice Van Kempen)
Runner up and BOS was Heath & Morris’ Ch Bluepoint Flye Fox – Top quality white with black ears and eye patch. Lovely arch to head, completely filled with good finish. Nice eye and ear set. Good reach of neck with correct shoulder placement and a good solid topline. Straight front, good round body and well bent stifles. She stands square and her excellent type won out on the day. Moved fairly well, a little close behind. Her handler got the most out of her.
A bitch who pressed hard for BOS was Bradley’s Aricon Eyeanna at Olliebrad – A classical white with red head markings. Long head and filled right up. She has flowing bodylines and is well made all through with straight front, correct topline and good quarters. Nicely handled and moving fairly well, again a little close behind.
Judge
Linda McGregor
Merlindan
Judges Critique – Simon Parsons
It was a great joy to be asked to be one of the judges for the Regent Trophy, something I could never conceivably have anticipated when I first attended this event as a teenager 51 years ago. As a whole the breed can at times be sceptical, shall we say, about non-breed people judging the BT so I am very grateful for the opportunities I have been given by the committee.
Even better, my co-judge was club president Linda McGregor – I’ve known Linda and Danny for more years than any of us might care to remember, and very much respect their continuing great contribution to both BTs and Minis.
Regent Trophy Winner – Ch. Napiers Pure Copper
(Photo Alice Van Kempen)
Happily, we had no difficulty in agreeing on our winners. As soon as Ch Napier Pure Copper strode into the ring it was obvious that here was a dog to be reckoned with. A smartly marked rich red, he has that elusive ‘presence’ which elevates an excellent dog into an outstanding one, unquestionably masculine with enormous substance yet combining quality, clean lines and a sense of style.
His head is long and deep with a well filled muzzle and good roman finish. His ears are small, the right shape and beautifully carried, and his eyes dark and triangular giving a super expression when viewed from the front. His arched neck of correct length is well set into clean well laid shoulders, with matching upper arm giving the right amount of forechest. Straight front legs with tremendous bone and decent feet are set the correct distance apart. Superb spring of rib and a smooth topline and underline contribute to a beautifully balanced outline, finished off by a well set and carried tail and powerful, correctly angulated and well muscled hindquarters.
On the move he’s full of good natured exuberance and once settled goes true both ways, remarkably so for such a big, strong male, and drives off his hocks with characteristic jauntiness, matched by correct reach in front. He can comfortably carry a slight mouth fault.
Happy to help him join the list of distinguished winners of the Regent Trophy and he had no difficulty in also taking the Charlie Girl Cup for movement.
A magnificent Bull Terrier – my congratulations to his owners/breeders.
I must also mention Ch Ragnarok Halfdan The Black, a top class black brindle who made a big impression. He has a lovely well filled male head, and scored here on mouth and profile. Plenty of bone and substance and an ultra-compact well-knit body. Not quite the sheer scope or precision on the move as Copper but in many years would have gone higher and will look even better with full maturity.
Coverwood Casket Winner and Runner-up to the Regent trophy, also winner of the Golden State Trophy for Best Opposite Sex – Ch. Bluepoint Flye Fox
The bitches were a strong group and in addition to the established stars there were, I hope, a number of future champions. I felt that three were in contention today and Linda and I agreed that our choice for the Coverwood Casket and Golden State Trophy would be the beautiful white Ch Bluepoint Flye Fox. She is a truly classical type with the most lovely outline and overall balance, flowing lines from nose to tail, a super well filled head with a lovely unexaggerated profile, wicked eye and well carried ears. Sufficient bone to match her size, a shapely body and correct angles, a smart showgirl and full of class and quality. Moved well in front, a shade close behind, and looked a picture going round retaining her outline.
Made a lovely pair with the overall winner, epitomising the breed in male and female. My compliments to her owner-breeders on establishing a distinct ‘look’ and producing such a succession of classic beauties.
I also much admired Aricon Eyeanna at Olliebrad, another lovely white with a really superb head, clean neck and shoulder and plenty of bone while retaining her femininity, strode out well with true front action. Winner scored slightly in feet and maturity of body but this is a very exciting youngster whose title can’t be far away.
Ch Sansarabull Sinful Desire at Bullyview certainly wouldn’t let us ignore her, with her great style and showmanship. This upstanding fawn has an excellent head and expression, reachy neck, good topline, bone and hindquarters. She moves absolutely true both ways, which made her a contender for the Charlie Girl Cup, but could have a shade more reach in front. Superbly trained and handled.
Judge
Simon Parsons
Ormandy Jug for Dogs – Judges Elaine Clark and Bob Thomas
(Photo Alice Van Kempen)
Winner Ch. Napier Pure Copper (Photo Ella Twyman – Bellafortis)
Judges Critique – Elaine Clark
Many thanks to the committee of the Bull Terrier Club for their kind invitation to judge. It was a pleasure to judge with Bob Thomas, especially as we were in complete agreement about winner and runner up.
Ormandy Jug for Dogs Winner – Ch. Napiers Pure Copper
Our winner was Ch Napier Pure Copper; a red and white dog who I’ve admired from the ringside. He has great bone and substance but without a hint of coarseness, his head is very strong and masculine with good length, arc, width and fill. He’s beautifully balanced with a good length of neck, a gun barrel front, broad chest and deep brisket, excellent shoulder placement and correct topline, which he kept on the move. No surprise that he went on to take the Charlie Girl Cup for movement as he was superb on the move when viewed from any direction – always a pleasure for me and not something you see everyday from such a powerful, heavyweight dog.
Ormandy Jug for Dogs Runner-up – Ch. Bilboen Pickpocket
(Photo Alice Van Kempen)
Runner Up was a great favourite of mine, Ch Bilboen Pickpocket; A striking, masculine white with a beautiful head, having terrific strength in profile, width and fill with the benefit of a perfect bite. Like the winner he is very well balanced, having a good neck, correct shoulder and topline and a good straight front. He moved out with purpose both ways but could not match the winner for movement.
Judge
Elaine Clark (Grandopera)
Judges Critique – Bob Thomas (Grabo) USA
I would like to thank the Committee of THE BULL TERRIER CLUB for the kind invitation to Judge once again, this highly acclaimed show. It was a pleasure judging with Elaine Clark (Grand opera) who I have known for more than 30 years.
The dog entries were of very high quality; two dogs stood out right away. My co-judge and I agreed completely on our placements.
Ormandy Jug for Dogs Winner – Ch. Napiers Pure Copper
Fletcher’s Ch. Napier Pure Copper, a red and white thundering heavyweight, he possesses excellent bone and substance, a beautiful head with a small dark eye, ears well set, very strong muzzle, packed and filled to perfection. Extremely well balanced. Strong topline. His movement was the best that I have ever seen on a heavyweight dog in my 52 years in the breed. He had an excellent temperament as well. I think that I am correct that he is the first Bull Terrier since Ch. Boco Be Good of Aricon, to win the REGENT TROPHY , THE ORMANDY JUG, SANDAWANA TROPHY, and the CHARLIE GIRL CUP for movement in the same year.
Ormandy Jug for Dogs Runner-up – Ch. Bilboen Pickpocket
(Photo Ella Twyman – Bellafortis)
Young’s Ch. Bilboen Pickpocket, an extremely eye catching all white dog with a super head, turned and filled with a magnificent eye and expression. Excellent bone and straight front, excellent topline, which he held on the move, with well-angled hindquarters. I feel this dog will be a great asset as a stud dog. He was unfortunate to run into the winner on this day as he is a worthy winner.
Judge
Bob Thomas (Grabo)
Ormandy Jug for Bitches – Judges Penny Sands and Carl Pew
Winner Ch. Bluepoint Flye Fox
Judges Critique Penny Sands (Krakenexis)
I was absolutely delighted to be asked by the Bull Terrier club to judge the Ormandy Jugs for bitches at the 2024 Trophies. It was a total pleasure and privilege to officiate with my co-judge Mr Carl Pew, and I’m pleased to say, we were in total agreement with our final two. Having said that, there was quite clearly quality in abundance throughout this trophy.
Ormandy Jug for Bitches Winner – Ch. Bluepoint Flye Fox
Our winner was the feminine Ch. Bluepoint Flye Fox, what a stunning bitch this is; she is a compact white with brindle head markings. She has a super outline and is so well balanced. Her head has a gentle curve for the entire length, is well filled with depth and a good strong underjaw, good mouth, a piercing eye plus neat ears. Her shapely neck fits well into her super straight front with well angulated shoulders and a good length of upper arm and elbows tucked in. Good for ribbing and topline, she has a strong loin with quarters that have power being super muscular with a strong second thigh. She stands on neat feet and moves off with an easy stride. At one with her handler, I found her quite exquisite.
Ormandy Jug for Bitches Runner-up – Ch. Bilboen Renaissance
(Photo Alice Van Kempen)
Runner up, Ch. Bilboen Renaissance, another white from the top drawer, built on slightly larger lines and a smidge longer than Flye Fox. Her head is classic with super arc, fill and finish with a wicked eye and correct mouth. She has a super strong front with good breadth to her chest, shoulders back and a good spring of rib. With hocks well let down and stifles well bent, she moved with a free and easy gait. Very attentive to her hander, she was quite the showgirl.
Judge
Penny sands (Krakenexis)
Judges Critique – Carl Pew DVM (Silmaril)
It was my distinct honor to judge the “Ormandy Bitch Jug” this year. My thanks to The Bull Terrier Club for the invitation and to the exhibitors and breeders selected. I enjoyed meeting and judging with my co-judge, Penny Sands. I was especially impressed by the depth of quality in the ring. After examinations were completed, we had 3 on our radar. A quick discussion gave us our two outstanding winners.
Ormandy Jug for Bitches Winner – Ch. Bluepoint Flye Fox
Compact white with brindle marking, square in outline, head has a dramatic profile with finish, excellent expression with ears set on high, foreface is completely filled with out defect leading to a deep and wide muzzle, minor mouth fault, good length of neck to well placed shoulder layback, forelegs are placed tightly under the chest with good straight round bone, deep well sprung ribcage with short loin with a rising underline, correct topline that held up while moving, rear is moderately angulated with short hocks, moving she has balanced reach and drive. We were pleased to see her rewarded in the Regent Trophy as well.
Ormandy Jug for Bitches Runner-up – Ch. Bilboen Renaissance
These two were so close in quality (and also standing next to each other), I could almost use the same critique to describe her. Her head has a long smoothly turned profile, wicked expression, foreface has excellent length, fully filled, with a correct bite, lovely length of neck to well-placed shoulder, well- sprung ribs with good depth, body is off square, excellent topline and tail set, rear quarters strongly muscled with good reach and drive.
Also in our discussion was Young’s Ch. Sansarabull Sinfull Desire at Bullyview with her outstanding movement that we all strive for.
Judge
Carl Pew (Silmaril)
Sandawana Trophy – Judges Mick Morgans and Steve Patterson
(Photo Alice Van Kempen)
Winner Ch. Napier Pure Copper
Judges Critique Mick Morgans (Romagna)
I would like to thank the Committee of the Bull Terrier Club for the honour to judge the Sandawana Trophy. A big thank you to the stewards for their hard work and my co judge Steve Patterson.
Sandawana Trophy Winner – Ch. Napier Pure Copper
Two dogs were in contention:
Ch. Napier Pure Copper
Upstanding heavyweight, 2 ½ year red and white dog, has a strong head with width (would like a touch more profile), good ear placement, mouth fault, straight front, level top line (which he held on the move), strong second thigh, good bend of stifle (moved parallel both ways), put through for movement. Not surprised he won Charlie Girl Cup.
Ch. Ragnarok Halfdan the Black
23 month old black brindle. Have liked this dog from a youngster, powerful head, with width and turn giving a good profile, correct mouth, straight front (has a good reach of neck), well balanced, level top line, good quarters and bend of stifle and moved well when settled. A hard dog to show, the handler did well.
A close decision, preferred Halfdan the Black because of the head and mouth. Referee was called in and the winner was Pure Copper.
Blazeaway Trophy Winner and Best Opposite Sex in the Sandawana – Ch. Sansarabull Sinful Desire at Bullyview
20 month old red and white bitch, classical head with width and turn, good eyes giving good expression, straight front, good reach of neck, level top line, short in back, good quarters and bend of stifle, good tail carriage, moved parallel both ways. Put through for movement.
Also, Rightstuff Strike put through for movement.
Judge
Michael Morgans (Romagna)
Judges Critique Steve Paterson (Golitha)
I would like to thank the committee of The Bull Terrier Club for inviting me to judge at their prestigious Trophy Show. To my ring Stewards, who did a sterling job in making sure everything ran smoothly. Also, to the exhibitors for allowing me to go over their charges. The hospitality and organisation were exemplary. It was an honour and a privilege to judge the Sandawana Trophy along with my Co Judge Mr Michael Morgans (Romanga). Unfortunately, we could not agree on our winner, my preference was for No11 Ch Napier Pure Copper, whom I considered to be an easy winner, while my Co Judge preference was for No13 Ch Ragnarok Halfdan The Black.
The referee, Mr John Rawlings (Mapalee) was required to make the final decision.
Sandawana Trophy Winner – Ch. Napier Pure Copper
(Mr & Mrs M & T Fletcher). 2 ½ year-old upstanding red & white dog, a great showman who always commands your attention. Super power-packed head with a strong sweeping profile, bags of fill, depth and width, a proper rugby ball of a head. Well-placed dark oblique eye with ears bang on top give a wicked expression. Slight mouth fault, which he can easily carry as his many virtues far out-weigh this. Strong powerful neck leading to a well-placed shoulder and gun barrel front. Super round bone and nice tight feet for such a big boy. Deep brisket and good tuck up, good top line which he holds on the move, well angulated and muscled rear quarters & good tail set. He moved free & easy both ways with purpose and drive. A once in a lifetime dog who has a great temperament to match his outstanding quality. A pleasure to go over and was without doubt a worthy winner. Well-presented & handled.
It was pleasing to see he went on to further glories in the other Trophies by winning all and gaining a clean sweep on the day, a fantastic achievement indeed. Well-done to all concerned.
Blazeaway Trophy Winner and Best Opposite Sex in the Sandawana – Ch. Sansarabull Sinful Desire at Bullyview
(Mr & Mrs J & A Young). 20-month-old fawn & white feminine bitch. She has a gentle sweeping profile to her head with enough width and fill, dark oblique eye with neat well-placed ears delivers a super expression, bite correct, swan like neck, front ok with good bone and tight feet. Can appear a tad short in upper arm, deep brisket and good tuck up, tends to overly stretch out making her look somewhat long cast, would prefer a better tail set, when she lowers it she looks far more balanced. Unfortunately, she had just blown her coat which was visible in her flanks. Movement was true both ways. Well-handled.
Others Shortlisted:
1: Abgar The Gypsy King: A cobby brindle & white dog with good movement & many virtues.
10: Ch Kenxtwen Let’s Go: A compact well balanced red & white dog with many virtues
13: Ch Ragnarok Halfdan The Black: An upstanding black brindle & white dog with power packed head, full of bone & substance with good movement.
23: Clansmann Flame of Glory: Upstanding red & white bitch with shapely flowing lines.
31: Quentinhill Chocolicious: Cobby well balanced mahogany brindle with many virtues.
As an observation, I found the quality in the dogs exceeded that of the bitches this year, which is rather unusual for Bull Terriers.
Judge
Steve Paterson (Golitha)
Referee’s Critique John Rawlins (Mapalee)
I was called upon as the Referee for The Sandawana Trophy to Judge between two dogs that turned out to be Fletchers CHAMPION NAPIER PURE COPPER and Taylors CHAMPION RAGNAROK HALFDAN THE BLACK, after going over and moving both dogs, my preference fell on Fletchers NAPIER PURE COPPER for his overall balance, movement and presence. He has a powerful head, turned and filled right up, powerful neck, into correct shoulder, gun barrel front, tight feet, great depth of brisket, correct topline, well muscled and angulated rear which showed in his movement which was parallel, with bags of drive. It was pleasing to see him go on to make a clean sweep in the rest of the Trophies.
Judge
John Rawlins (Mapalee)
Charlie Girl Cup for Movement – Judges Linda McGregor and Simon Parsons
Winner Ch. Napier Pure Copper
The Harry Potter Plate winner Ch. Vetsbullies Keep a Knocking into Megaville
The American Cup winner Mr & Mrs M. Fletcher
Austria’s Young Generation Trophy
Winner Ch. Napier Pure Copper (Photo Alice Van Kempen)
The International Trophy – Judges Di Cross and John Rawlings
Winner Rasels Bull Mr Chaos
Judges Critique Di Cross (Missigai) Australia
Thank you to The Bull Terrier Club for the honour of being on the judging panel for this year’s Trophy Show weekend. Never did I think when I got my first Bull Terrier, decades ago, that I would be sitting on the “top table” as part of the panel. It was truly a wonderful experience to be part of the weekend. Thank you sincerely.
Thank you to the exhibitors, who travelled with your dogs such long distances to be part of the biggest entry for the International Show. Your sportsmanship and gracious acceptance of our decisions is much appreciated.
Lastly, thank you to my co-judge, Mr John Rawlings for helping to make this wonderful judging assignment such a memorable experience.
The International Trophy Winner – Rasels Bull Mr. Chaos
What a lovely dog! He strode into the ring and made his presence known. Balanced and typey, he exuded masculinity. A filled egg shaped head with a deep wide muzzle and correct bite. His expression was enhanced by deep, dark well placed eyes and well placed small ears. Strong bone for his size and tight feet. Strongly built with an elegant length of neck flowing into a well muscled body. Well-sprung ribs. Short backed and level top line. His correct movement is a product of his front and rear construction. His showy white coat enhanced the picture. Well handled.
Winner of the Terjo’s Trophy and Best opposite Sex in The International Trophy – Opaline Orchid Timar
(Photo Alice Van Kempen)
A lovely bitch, who is balanced, very elegant and feminine. She is a picture in the ring. Well filled, gently arced head with a correct bite and deep muzzle. Deep dark triangular eyes and small well placed ears compliment her expression. Her elegant neck flows into a short backed body with well sprung ribs and a sparkling white coat. She covered the ground easily with reach and drive, a result of well placed shoulders and well angled rear. Developed forechest and strong bone. Tight feet. Lovely show condition and well handled.
Judge Di Cross (Missigai)
Judges Critique John Rawlings (Mapalee)
First I must thank the Officers and Committee of The Bull Terrier Club for inviting me to Judge The International Trophy and Congratulate all concerned for a well presented, organised and enjoyable Show. I really enjoyed my day and the welcome I received.
It was nice to see that all exhibits were presented in good condition, were well handled and temperaments were spot on. After going over and moving them all with my Co. Judge Di. Cross it was clear that we both had the same two animals in mind for the Top Spots.
The International Trophy Winner – Rasels Bull Mr. Chaos
Our Winner Elwards RASELS BULL MR. CHAOS a White Dog that exuded type, balance and quality throughout. He has a turned and filled head without exaggeration, small dark eye, neat well placed ears, all giving the correct expression. He has a long neck into correct shoulder, straight front with tidy feet, deep chest, short back with correct top line and tail set which is short and whiplike. He has well muscled first and second thigh with good angulation, he moved well both ways with drive, a worthy winner who owned the ring.
Winner of the Terjo’s Trophy and Best opposite Sex in The International Trophy – Opaline Orchid Timar
Our Best Opposite Sex Jastrzebska OPALINE ORCHID TIMAR a White Bitch who like the dog winner has bags of type and quality. She has a beautiful feminine filled and turned head with correct eye and ear placement, a long graceful neck into a good shoulder, straight front with tight feet. She is short with proper topline, good rear angulation and moved with drive, a picture of femininity.
Previous Trophy Results
Annual Trophies 2023
The Bull Terrier Club Trophy Show – Regent Trophy 2023 – held 18th February 2024 at The Royal Court, Tamworth
The Regent Trophy
Judges Critique – Joy Johnson (Javarke)
It was the greatest of honours to judge the most prestigious ‘Regent Trophy’. My sincere thanks to the committee of The Bull Terrier Club for the invitation and my congratulations to the breeders and exhibitors who were selected for competition. It was a pleasure to judge with my co judge Teresa Westwood and my thanks go to our referee Laura Cox who we called in for the dogs.
Regent Trophy Winner – Clansmann Wicked Deejay
This splendid bitch was a stand out winner for me, I was delighted that my co judge and I were in agreement. Her type, presence and expression grabbed my attention immediately, her head is feminine in profile, yet has great width viewed from the front and is completely packed, her mouth is correct, she has an excellent eye and small well placed ear, combined with a dead straight front, good bone & neat feet. From the side her body lines flow, she has, good forechest, a correct shoulder, short back and strong topline, her hind quarters have a good bend of stifle, carrying her well on the move from behind and from the side she held her topline and correct tailset. She is well balanced and screams ‘bull terrier’ when viewed from all angles. She was on her toes the entire time, never stopped showing.
Coverwood Casket for Runner Up – CH Grande Finale of Briden
A beautiful bitch of similar type to our winner, beautiful head piece with an excellent eye, correct mouth and good front, an excellent mover when viewed coming and going. She didn’t quite have the strength in shoulder/forechest/topline as our winner, but a topclass bitch who exudes breed type, who we put forward for the Charlie Girl Cup For Movement.
The Golden State Trophy BOS – CH Aricon Eye Roller
A thumping great young dog in hard condition, beautiful brindle coat, he screams ‘male’ with his great bone, strength of head, width of jaw and big correct teeth which are all so often missing in our breed. He has good feet, a straight front & great depth of forechest. When viewed side on he has a beautiful outline with super angulation in both front & rear, on the move he loses it a little and carries his tail high, but his powerful hindquarters gave him great drive from behind. This dog exudes power, great virtue and masculinity which for me made him the clear winner for BOS.
My co judge preferred Bluepoint Sparrow Hawk, a very correct dog in excellent condition who was at one with his handler, with excellent movement both coming and going that we put forward and later awarded The Charlie Girl Cup for movement, which he won with some to spare.
The referee Laura Cox was bought in to judge the two boys, she was in agreement with CH Aricon Eye Roller.
Others who made our shortlist who I would like to mention. Irazistabull Star Of Vulcan, powerful white dog with a great head piece and a shapley body, I’d have liked him a few lbs lighter, in harder condition and tidier feet.
Medusamyne Lovely Jubbly Pumpkin, loved her classical bodylines when viewed from the side, would have liked tidier feet and more width in her foreface.
Clansmann Flame of Glory, elegant red/wh with great construction, never stopped showing, would have like more bone and more power to her head.
Judge
Joy Johnson
Javarke
Judges Critique – Teresa Westwood (Tulsadoom)
I would like to thank the Committee of The Bull Terriere Club for the honour of asking me to judge the Regent Trophy along with my co-judge Joy Johnson. It was a privilege to be presented with so many beautiful bull terriers and my thanks go to the exhibitors for presenting and handling them in a professional manner.
Regent Trophy Winner – Clansmann Wicked Deejay
She catches your eye as soon as she comes in the ring. She showed from the minute she came in to the minute she left and was handled perfectly. She has a beautiful filled, turned head, correct mouth and punishing expression set off with a small eye and correct placed ears. Lovely straight front with right amount of bone and substance for her size. Her front is straight and she has nice tight feet. Viewed from the side she has a well placed shoulder, short level back, good turn of stifle and correct tailset. When moving, she moved with drive both ways and held her topline well.
Coverwood Casket for Runner Up – Ch Grande Finale of Briden
Another eye catching bitch who screams type at you and cannot be ignored. Very similar in type to our winner. Her head is filled, turned and power packed when viewed from the front. Correct mouth. Good amount of bone and substance and well angulated rear which she used well when moving as she covers the ground with ease. Can lose her topline slightly when moving but goes well both ways. She was put forward for the Charlie Girl Cup for Movement.
For me it was a very close decision. Two excellent bitches who exude type but the winners smooth outline and holding it together on the move meant that my co-judge and myself were in agreement.
The Golden State Trophy BOS – Ch Aricon Eye Roller
Great conditioned, young brindle dog. He has a power packed head when viewed from the front with a good underjaw, correct mouth and keen expression. His front is straight with good forechest and tremendous round bone and tight feet. When viewed in profile he can carry his tail slightly high but good rear angulation means he moves with drive and power.
My preference was Bluepoint Sparrow Hawk, a tall upstanding white dog who has correct make and shape. Beautiful outline when stood and also on the move. His head is filled and turned and mouth correct. Lovely reach of neck into well placed shoulders. Level topline finished with correct tailset. For me, very hard to fault the overall package. We put him through for the Charlie Girl Cup for Movement, which he won.
After much deliberation, the referee Laura Cox was asked to judge the two males, her choice was Ch Aricon Eye Roller.
I must mention a couple others that made the shortlist:
Irazistabull Star of Vulcan – white dog with good bone and substance and a masculine filled head. Good forechest and straight front. Would have preferred him carrying a little less weight.
Clansmann Flame of Glory – Super showy red and white bitch. Very balanced and has good reach of neck which makes for a beautiful outline. Feminine head with correct expression and good mouth. To be critical would like slightly more bone.
Judge
Teresa Westwood
Tulsadoom
Referee Critique – Laura Cox (Coxgal)
Thank you to the Officers & Committee for the prestigious invitation to officiate as referee for The Bull Terrier Club International Trophy & The Regent Trophy for 2023. I was called to act as referee for two dogs in The Regent Trophy to decide the winner of the Best Opposite Sex to The Regent Trophy Winner.
My winner was Ch.Aricon Eye Roller, owned & bred by Mr Eric Stanley. This is an upstanding two year old brindle & white male. He is full of bone & substance. Head is very good length ,well filled & turned with a powerful underjaw. Good eye ear & expression. Good depth of chest with straight front, good lay of shoulder. Topline a little soft on the move, good back angulation with very good drive behind & excellent front movement. He is in very good body & muscle condition.
My runner-up was Bluepoint Sparrowhawk, owned & bred by Ms D Heath & Mr S Morris. This is a almost 3 year old white male. He has a very good outline & well balanced. Head is correct shape with good length, well turned & good fill. Good eye & ear-set with very good expression. Good front, I would like a little better lay of shoulder. Top-line a little soft on the move, good back angulation I would prefer more drive in back movement. Good body condition.
Ormandy Jug for Dogs
The Bull Terrier Club Trophy Show – Ormandy Dog Jug 2023 – held 18th February 2024
Judges Critique – Bill Blacker (Crossguns)
It is always a honour to be asked to judge, but to be asked to judge the Bull Terrier Clubs Trophy Show, the clubs most prestigious show is not only an honour, but a privilege too especially as I had not seen any of the dogs which were being exhibited before.
I would like to thank the club for inviting me to judge the Ormandy Jug for Dogs and also the hospitality shown to myself and my wife. The show was well organised, everything ran smoothly and there was a great atmosphere.
I enjoyed judging with my co judge, Pete Blair.
There were some excellent exhibits for me to assess which was a honour to do but unfortunately there were only two placings.
Myself and my co judge came to the decision on the winners but differed in opinion as to which way round the placing would be, therefore the referee was called upon to decide. I preferred the Young’s Ch BILBOEN PICK POCKET as for me, he was more balanced, had a better top line, moved very well and had a better front.
Winner Ormandy Jug for Dogs. Stanley’s CH ARICON EYE ROLLER.
An upstanding strong brindle and white dog. He has a good bite, neat ears, good eye and is a well boned strong dog. He was exhibited in good order and kept his handler on his toes.
Runner Up Ormandy Jug for Dogs. Young’s CH BILBOEN PICK POCKET.
This white dog was my choice. He has an excellent profile and never stopped showing. He has a strong well turned head, deep dark set eyes, with neat ears bang on top of his head, correct scissor bite, straight front with neat feet, level top line which he held on the move, well placed tail, strong backend, moved with power and drive.
Judges Critique – Pete Blair (Megaville)
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the officers and committee of The Bull Terrier Club for inviting me to judge this prestigious trophy, it was a great honour and pleasure to do this alongside my co-judge Bill Blacker.
There were some quality dogs in the ring, it finally came down to two dogs and we couldn’t agree so we had the referee Dawn Godsall called in. The winner for me was Ch Aricon Eye Roller, Bill preferred Ch Bilboen Pickpocket.
WINNER – Mr E Stanley’s Ch Aricon Eye Roller
A top quality upstanding well marked brindle and white boy who has lovely round bone and great substance.He has a power packed head which is beautifully filled and turned, a lovely wide underjaw and perfect dentition. When he uses his ears they are well placed, he also has a lovely expression. This then completes the picture and shows how beautiful his head is.
His front is straight and he has beautiful cat feet, his neck is strong, elbows well tucked in good topline and strong powerful rear. He moves well with great drive from behind.
I believe this to be the last dog Mr Stanley will be showing and would just like to congratulate him and his famous kennel Aricon on the great contribution to the breed over many years, he has had some outstanding examples of the breed and will be surely missed.
RUNNER UP – Mr & Mrs. Youngs Ch Bilboen Pickpocket
White boy with an ear marking, who is shown to perfection by his very experienced handler.
His head is filled with great turn, for me a little too much turn. He has a beautiful expression, well placed ears and a perfect mouth. Lovely long strong neck, straight front and good feet.
Good spring of rib and strong muscled rear, he moved well both ways and showed his socks off through the whole of the judging. I preferred the overall bone and substance and head of the winner however our runner up is also a lovely example of the breed and worthy champion.
Two dogs I feel I need to mention are Irazistabull Star of Vulcan an all white boy who is well made throughout, has a lovely filled and turned head, super expression and moved well both ways.
Also, Bluepoint Sparrowhawk; he is also very well made throughout and was at one with his very experienced handler. His head is also super and mouth correct. Another top quality boy who moves well, and was handled perfectly.
Referee – Ormandy Dog Jugs – Dawn Godsall (Neverland)
I had to step out into the ring sooner than expected as the referee for the Ormandy Jug for Dogs when Bill Blacker and Peter Blair were unable to agree, you are given the numbers of the two dogs concerned but no indication given if it was the winner or runner up you were selecting.
The dogs I had to look at were Eric Stanley’s Ch. Aricon Eye Roller and John Young’s Ch. Bilboen Pickpocket, Eye Roller is a lovely substantial brindle and white, powerful well packed head with a excellent eye, neat ears and correct mouth, lovely front and shoulders and really good feet, well developed rib cage and his movement was good, I just felt to be pernickety that he just fell away a bit over his quarters.
Pickpocket is a white dog who is very well made with a wicked eye, good ears and mouth, nicely made mature dog who moved well and was expertly show by his owner, unfortunately I found his profile over done for me so I made Eye Roller the best of the two, it really was nit picking, both were of high quality.
Ormandy Jug for Bitches
Winner BARNESMORE ICE ANGEL GORBAIN
We chose the White bitch Barnesmore Ice Angel Gorbain owned by Sarah Thompson and Roger Woodward, I was very taken with her balance, she is so well put together, beautiful head with length and fill, excellent eye and good ears, super mouth with ice big teeth, flowing neck and a good front with tidy feet, good rib cage and strong loin with powerful quarters and a correct tail set, she moved around the ring with very little effort, beautiful shown and presented.
2023 Runner up, Ormandy Jub for Bitches: MEDUSAMYNE LOVELY JUBBLY PUMPKIN
We awarded the runner up spot to Miss Hurst’s Medusamyne Lovely Jubbly Pumpkin, another eye catching white, very similar in type to our winner, lovely long head with fill and finish, great expression, correct mouth, perhaps not quite the neck but a good front and feet, good spring of rib and powerful quarters, moved well and we put her forward for the Charlie Girl Cup, not quite the balance of the winner but still a beautiful bitch, it really was splitting hairs.
Judge – Dawn Godsall
I sincerely appreciate The Bull Terrier Club Committee’s trust in me with this impactful assignment. In taking my first walk around the show ring, I found myself thinking that, at this moment, I was looking into a bakery window and seeing one delicious cake after another. So many stunning bitches! I thoroughly enjoyed working alongside my co-judge, Dawn Godsall; she is a true dog woman who obviously knows and loves her breed. We easily came to our decisions. Sitting and watching the six trophy rounds, I felt compelled to mention the Bull Terrier temperaments. I found both the dogs and bitches to be keen, alert, and in sync with their handlers. We even had a dog escape from the grooming area, who ran free through the show ring. There were no harsh words from the Bull Terrier exhibits, and the escapee was quickly recaptured and returned to the handler. Well done, everyone!
Winner BARNESMORE ICE ANGEL GORBAIN – Breeders/Owners: Miss SE Thompson & Mr. RL Woodward
2023 Runner up, Ormandy Jub for Bitches: MEDUSAMYNE LOVELY JUBBLY PUMPKIN Breeder/Owner: Miss A Hirst
The Sandawana Trophy
The Bull Terrier Club Trophy Show – Sandawana Trophy 2023 – held 18th February 2024
Judges Critique – Angela Goodwin (Ounsdale)
First of all I’d like thank the committee who invited me to judge this well run show, congratulations to the committee also thanks to Jo my co- judge for the Sandawana trophy .
Winner – Ch Aricon Eye Roller.
Substantial brindle boy with nice round bone and beautiful tight feet. Large well filled head, correct mouth and well placed ears. Good depth through brisket Moved with drive and covered the ground well, a little loose at times when moving hence the dip in top line.
Best opposite sex – Bluepoint Blackbird at Koellen
Feminine tricolour bitch. Well shaped and filled head and correct mouth. Long neck onto well placed shoulders and full chest. Good angulation throughout and moved and handled well.
Judges Critique – Jo Phillips (Bullyon)
I would like to thank The Bull Terrier Club for inviting me to judge this prestigious Trophy and for their hospitality over the weekend. The Show Hall looked amazing with all the new signs and posters with the new Bull Terrier Club logo on. It was lovely to judge the Sandawana Trophy with my co judge Angela Goodwin. After discussion we were in full agreement with our choices for Winner & Best Opposite Sex.
Winner Stanley’s Ch Aricon Eye Roller.
Extreme powerhouse bull type masculine brindle & white dog with incredible bone. Superb powerpacked head with super profile. Wicked eye and good mouth. Good earset but prefer him to use them more. Shapely forechest and straight front with neat feet. Lovely hind angulation and powerful quarters which he really drove from on the move. Powered down the ring on the move, driving from behind, moving fairly parallel and covering the ground with ease. Sorry to use the word POWER so often in this critique but how could you not. Presented in immaculate condition. He was the Best Mover in The Sandawana Trophy and the only animal my co judge and I put forward for The Charlie Girl Cup for movement.
Best Opposite Sex O’Connell’s Bluepoint Blackbird At Koellen.
Super showy typy tri colour bitch. A real beauty, surprised she wasn’t in the Bitch Jug. Lovely turned and filled head with neat well placed ears and wicked eye. Good mouth. Lovely reach of neck into shapely forechest. Straight front with cat feet. Very shapely and balanced throughout with well angulated hindquarters. Tended to pace on the move but could see when she wasn’t pacing that her movement was fairly parallel and she covered the ground. Super showgirl. Although I preferred her reach of neck and balance to Ch Aricon Eye Roller, she had pinkish feet and tended to pace on the move. His extreme power, presentation and movement were exceptional and so my co judge & I were delighted to award him Winner and her Best Opposite Sex.
The Charlie Girl Cup
Winner – Bluepoint Sparrow Hawk
The International Trophy
Trophy Show International Trophy – 18th February 2024
Judges Critique – Carlos Rojas (Canrova)
First at all I would like to thank the Committee for thinking of me for judging this important trophy on the most important weekend for our breed.
For me was a great honor and pleasure that I will treasure forever. Also to thank to my colleague Tony Wiseman, we had a great understanding, it was a pleasure to judge together.
I’d like to thank too to all the exhibitors who attended. We had 21 high quality specimens from different parts of the world with a beautiful class of females of very superior qualities, congratulations to the winners and to those who didn’t not win feel all proud of having competed with the best.
Winner International Trophy Show HILDEGARD VOM WELPERSBERG:
Top quality White Female, very feminine, with a lot of class, she that caught my eye from the first moment, beautiful curved profile, excellent eyes and ears, nice temperament, perfect mouth, straight forehead with an elegant neck, cat feet and excellent topline and with her lower line form an elegant silhouette. Her quarters were the precise angulation to make a harmonious balance body. She moved excellently in both directions and with great elegance.
Runner-up – LOWDINA DOFRO CHATROOM ICON DROFRO
White Female of super quality Bull type with a long head with a curved profile, perfect eyes that give you a malevolent expression, deep chest with arched ribs, excellent topline with correct hindquarters angulations. She moved better at go and back. Excellent managed.
BOS – NONPARIEL NEO TIMAR
Young white male with a full head and profile, super expression, with a straight forehead, excellent poise and cat feet. Excellent angulation with very strong hindquarters.
Some to name of excellent quality: Yoeckydoe’s V Max brindle and white male, very strong and masculine with a very full head, moved very well and had a great presentation, Skylark Urban Legend Brindle and white male, very correct and very well presented. You Only Live Once touched by a Magic Star Brindle and white Very feminine female with very elegant lines, she moved very well and was excellently presented, she caught your eye.
Judges Critique – Tony Wiseman (Bulroarus)
I would like to thank the Bull Terrier Club for inviting me to judge the International Trophy, it was a honour & privilege to judge at such a prestigious Trophy Show and an appointment I will always treasure.
It was a pleasure to judge with my co judge Carlos Rojas, although the challenge of a slight language barrier at times, there was certainly no confusion on our clear winners.
The quality of the line up of both dogs and bitches were of the highest quality and it was a pleasure to go over them. We selected 3 dogs and 3 bitches from those present for our final lineup.
however my co-judge and I were in complete agreement with the winners:
Winner: HILDEGARD VOM WELPERSBERG
White upstanding, 3.5 year old bitch. She oozes ring presence and caught my eye as soon as she entered the ring. Ultra feminine bitch with sweeping profile and keen expression, ears right on top. Straight front with cat-like feet, well laid shoulder, with a good reach of neck and good forechest. Slight rise over the loin with correct tail set. Good balance in forequarters and hind quarters. She Held her top line on the move & moved parallel with ease both ways. Top show girl always on her toes, showed and presented beautifully at all times by her handler. Proud to present her winner of the international Trophy.
Runner up: LOWDINA CHATROOM ICON AT DOFRO
2 year old white substantial bitch with a power pact head, excellent expression and strong under-jaw, well muscled neck leading into a correct tail set. Correct upper arm, good round bone, although a little heavy in-front , well angulated forequarter and hind quarters.
Moved well going, would prefer better coming.
Although different type to winner, both quality bitches and decision come down to movement. Handler gets the best out of her and handled very well. When stood she completes a super picture
Best opposite sex: NONPAREIL NEO TIMAR
Quality, typey white boy, with power pact head, strong under jaw with a very keen eye, good ear set and correct mouth. Well muscled neck leading into a short back, excellent spring of rib. Good round bone, excellent front. Balanced hindquarters and forequarters. Moved well both ways, shown to perfection by his handler. Happy to award him Best opposite sex.
Annual Trophies 2022
Regent Trophy – CH. BLAZINBULLYS BACK TO BLACK
Coverwood Casket – BLUEPOINT GOSHAWK
Golden State Trophy – BLUEPOINT GOSHAWK
Ormandy Jug for Dogs – CH. BLAZINBULLYS BACK TO BLACK
Ormandy Jug for Bitches – CH. MIANDALE ENCHANTRESS
The Sandawana Trophy – CH. BLAZINBULLYS BACK TO BLACK
The Blazeaway Shield – CH. BILBOEN KEEP A SECRET AT BULLYVIEW
The Charlie Girl Cup – CH. MIANDALE ENCHANTRESS
The Harry Potter Gardina Plate – CH. SELBULLIE DARK SIDE OF BLAZINBULLYS
The Bull Terrier Club of America – CH. BLAZINBULLYS BACK TO BLACK
The International Trophy – Skylark’s Union Jack
The Terjo’s Trophy – FENIX DE LA GRAN ESTIRPE