Critique of the American Staffordshire Terrier of WA Special Show Oct 2008
Baby Puppy Dog
#1 I like the head structure the skull between the ears was flat.(Allardamon Bonifide Blue)
#2 I felt the skull was too pronounced between the ears.(Allardamon Fantamflanjlinga)
Minor Puppy Dog
Gray Brindle male. Moved well for his age. But needs to fill out.He has penitential.(Amerykus Watchnu Watchnme (AI)
Junior Puppy
#1 Nice proportioned male. Good layback of shoulders. I felt he moved well. Very promising youngster.
(Amerykus God Ov War (AI)
#2 Very nice type. Looked good on side movement, but he paddled in the front. This is probably from a short upper arm and not enough layback of shoulders.(Blueskystafs Mister Feral)
#3 Nice puppy, but he still has a soft top line. This should improve with age. (Amayzam Silva Surfa)
Intermediate Dog
#1 Moved well had nice balance and good bone. (Orsumams Gt Expectations)
#2 Moved well I would like to see more leg or shorter loin to give better balance. (Tothemax Ednshoulders)
State Bred Dog
#1 Nice proportions’ – good head. Held his top line. Well put together dog. (Allardamon Diesel Ewen)
#2 Moved well, but would like to see more leg for balance. Gay tail. (Ch Tinnetyr Nobodys Bizniz)
Australian Bred (Wonderful class!)
#1 Red fawn, Great head in correct proportions. Good layback of shoulder Very solid top line. Tight lips with a strong under jaw. Neck blended well into the shoulders Solid top line moving or standing. Moved well with reach and drive.
(Ch Anican Weapon X)
#2 Very nice dog, moved well and held a level top line. Nice shoulder layback and clean movement.
(Gr Ch Blueskystafs Rock Hard)
#3 Good head clean movement, but moved close in the rear. (Ch Crazytown Crown Prince)
Open Dog
#1 Good expression with tight lips. Nice balance on this dog. Moved well (Ch Uncas Chief Red Cloud)
#2 Good head moved well on reach and drive, but close in the rear. Could use a tad more leg. (Ch Lyntiki Detective Dare)
Baby Puppy Bitch
#1 Beautiful puppy. Good substance. Should do well (Allardamon Okalani)
#2 Nice puppy. Ears are flying and tend to stand at full prick.(Amseraphs Spellbound)
Minor Puppy Bitch
#1 Nice young bitch. Moved with reach and drive. Should mature nicely (Amerykus Zippity Doo Dah (AI)
#2 Well put together puppy Good reach and drive. Moved close in the rear. (Amerykus Rumbl Nd Jungle (AI)
Junior Bitch
#1 Nice cheeks and back skull, a tad long in the muzzle. But, tight lips and dark eye. She moved with reach and drive. Good bone without being overdone. (Amerykus Flutterby Kisses (AI)
#2 Good balance and a nice layback of shoulders. Well proportioned. Moved close in the rear.
(Rizenstar Newjersey Joka)
#3 A little long in the muzzle and the ears needed more lift to be half prick as called for in the Standard. Good bone and balanced body proportions. (Blueskystafs Lady N Red)
Intermediate Bitch
#1 Well balanced Nice head tight lips. Nice proportion and good bend of stifle. (Rythmnblu Rumour Has It)
#2 Good reach and drive. I would like to see a shorter coupled loin. Was a little close in the rear. (Allardamon Faizah)
#3 Flashy girl. Moved with reach and drive. I would like to see more leg to balance the length of loin.
(Mystiks Dancin Tothemax (Imp USA)
State Bred Bitch
#1 Nice proportioned head. Tight lips. Nice length of neck, good lay back of shoulder. (Tothemax Jailbait)
#2 This was a nice moving Amstaf. She certainly enjoyed being in the ring. Could be a little shorter in the loin.
(Ch Iroq I B Trouble)
Australian Bred Bitch
#1 Good expression Flashy girl that moved out very well. Good head and ear set. Level top line. (Bellamon Sheza Pearla)
#2 Moved well Nice head, but would like more lift of the ears. Tad long in the loin. (Iroq Milwaukee Gal)
#3 Well proportioned Good bone. Would like to see tighter neck and jaw line. Needs a little more leg to give a balanced outline.
(Ch Allardamon Qadira)
Open Bitch (This was a nice class!)
#1 Showed very well. Nice balanced head. Clean mover. Proper bend of stifle. Lovely neck and shoulders. Excellent proportioned in body and leg. (Ch Crazytown Lil Miss Doc)
#2 Good head nice dark eye. Good bone, tight feet. (Ch Allardamon Rage Warning)
#3 Moved well and has good bone. I would to see a stronger top line.
(Ch Obsessions Tear Of The Phoenix ET TT AD AJX CGC (Imp USA)
Best in Show Competition
My Reserve Best in Show Bitch was in close contention for Best. She was my challenge Bitch winner. She never let down She had all the correct proportions. Lovely head type. She moved very well. Level top line. It was a very hard decision. I would love to take this beautiful gal home (Rythmnblu Rumour Has It)
Best in Show
This boy is a real knock out. He really ask for the win. He has the correct Amstaf head with the correct proportions of muzzle to back skull. Tight lips and neck. Wonderful alert expression. Good bone without being over done. Masculine with out being course. He is an excellent mover and never once let down. ( Ch Anican Weapon X )
You are fortunate to have both of these Great Amstafs in Australia. They could win in any country and under strong competition.
Both were beautifully handled.
I found the handlers to be professional and very courteous. The dogs were presented at the speed I requested. Remember the Amstaf is not built to run with the Greyhounds. This breed was bred for strength and the stamina to stand his grounds and rise to any challenge.
Thank you for the honor of Judging your Specialty. You can be very proud of your dogs and your breeding programs. I feel the breeders are on the right track. You have many nice dogs to incorporate into a breeding program. Remember to breed for tight lips and necks, level top line and clean shoulders. The Amstaf can reach and drive while holding a level top line. The proper Amstaf can compete and win against any other competiton if he is put together as our Standard states.
I love all breeds of dogs. Purebred or mixed. What wonderful creatures we enjoy our lives with. But, the American Staffordshire will always be my first love. I wish you much success in the future.
Yours truly
