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British Bullmastiff League - Spring 2012 Newsletter

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www.britishbullmastiffleague.co.uk

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Thank you to COBBYDOG for their continued support of our Club Open Shows

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Thank you to Royal Canin for their Sponsorship of our Club Championship Show

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Letter from the editor

Welcome to our new look Newsletter. The Newsletter publication will be provided 3 times a year andemailed as a free PDF newsletter for all with an interest in the breed around the world! Special thanksto Debbie Thomas for designing the Kennel Adverts, proof reading and finalising the finished article,my basic skills are no match for hers :)

We invite members and Bullmastiff enthusiasts worldwide to submit their Kennel adverts. We would alsolove to receive any interesting articles, poems or funny photos of your dogs for consideration. Pleaseemail to: [email protected]

2011 saw many positive changes at the B.B.L which hopefully our members and show exhibitors haveapproved of. Our Open Show venue at Polesworth has proven to be a popular venue and with ourupcoming Championship Show not only changing to a hopefully warmer and sunnier time of the yearbut also a new venue offering outside facilities with not only a café with multiple food choice but thevenue also offering a bar-b-que for exhibitors and drinks bar we hope our exhibitors continue to enjoyand support the British Bullmastiff League Shows. We also have a Facebook page which is updatedregularly with show info and photos https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/British-Bullmastiff-League/109444209132652

Best Wishes to all Bullie enthusiasts worldwide

Rachel Crawford

Advertising, Show Results & Article Information

No Advertisement will be published until payment has been received in full. All advertisements are tobe sent to the Editor ([email protected] ) with remittance made payable to‘The British Bullmastiff League’ before closing date.

The B.B.L and the Editor accept no responsibility for advertisements or articles placed in this Newsletterfor their content. The articles printed in the newsletter are not necessarily the opinions of the editor orthe B.B.L

No responsibility is taken for lost or late mail. Articles for publication i.e. poems, funny photos, storiesand informative articles are printed free of charge. Use pet names only please. You must supply yourname and address with all articles for publication. No anonymous material will be published.

General Show Results are printed free of charge. The Judge, Name and Date of the Show must alsobe provided. If you win BOB, BP or a Group Placing at any show, it is your responsibility to notify theEditor if you wish it to appear in the Newsletter. Kennels, Business’ or any other kind of adverts will becharged a fee for entry into the newsletter. You must supply via email a quality photo and wording foryour advert.

Advertising Rates

Full page colour £10.00 per issue & 2 Full Pages for £15.00 per issue. Half page inside £6.00 per issue.

Advertising Rates for Non Members and Corporate Advertising:

Non-members & Businesses who wish to advertise in this newsletter will be charged double the membersrate for all categories listed above.

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chairman’s report

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your support during this past year. Due to theenthusiasm and commitment of the Committee, all of our shows have been a huge success, with allmembers working in harmony with each other.

Special thanks must go to our Show Manager, Rachel Crawford, whose imagination and enterprise hasmade such an impact on all of our events, always bringing something new and innovative for ourmembers to enjoy.

Going forward, we have endeavoured to select some new judges to our show ring which we feel surewill prove attractive to exhibitors. Membership is up and entries are up, which signifies a substantialresurgence in the League’s success and we look forward to your continued support.

Alex Gunn

secretary’s report

2011 came and went in the blink of an eye and before I knew it 2012 had arrived. I have now workedfor a complete cycle as Secretary and am beginning to know what I need to do from week to week. Therole of Secretary is very diverse and involves a great deal of work behind the scenes, so I take my hatoff to the Secretaries of the other bullmastiff clubs that make it look so easy!

I managed to make Crufts this year and really enjoyed my day there. I dealt with lots of enquiriesand new memberships and met some lovely people, some of whom were prospective bully owners.I was pleased to see so many new faces all trying to find out about our wonderful breed before thinkingabout offering a home to a bully – perhaps sense is prevailing at last!

Our club shows have continued to grow and get better and better under the guidance of our brilliantShow Manager who manages to think of something new to wow us with every time. Both entries andmemberships have soared with lots of past members now renewing their memberships and lots of newmembers joining for the first time.

Once again I would like to thank all the people who have given me advice and support over the lastyear and hope that you all have a great 2012 – in and out of the show ring!

Trudy Talbot

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Officers 0f the B.B.LPresident:Brian HillTel: 0121 5251417Email: [email protected]

Vice President:Angela DoddTel: 01543 578787

Chairman:Alex GunnTel: 01268 561720Email: [email protected]

Vice Chairman:Bradley RichardsTel: 01908 583614 Email:[email protected]

Hon Secretary:Trudy TalbotTel: 02476 465447Email: [email protected]

Hon Treasurer: BrianHillTel: 0121 5251417Email: [email protected]

Show Manager & Web Master:Rachel CrawfordTel: 01908 583614Email:[email protected]

Cup Steward:Shane BilsonTel: 07809148401Email:[email protected]

Committee of the B.B.L

Mr Ken Baines, Mrs Ruth Baines, Mrs J Darby, Mrs K Edwards,Mrs O Fowler, Mrs J Gunn, Mrs R Higginson, Mrs J Hopper, Mr RLoake, Ms C Owen, Ms A Palmer, Mrs L Smith,

Disclaimer

Any views or opinions expressed in this publication unless otherwise attributed to theofficers or committee of the British Bullmastiff League are purely those of their

authors. They do not represent the view or opinions of the club.

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Uk bullmastiff of the year 2012And so it came to pass, after much anticipation and behind the scenes preparation, thefirst ever Bullmastiff of the Year Event. This well attended event was hailed a successby all and certainly the guests had a great day with a fair few who continued to partyinto the early hours of the morning.

The Secret Judges were introduced just before the competition commenced, The twobreed judges were Mr Billy Warren (Copperfield) & Mrs Linda Wade (Patchings) andall-rounder judge Mr Sigurd Wilberg (Kanix)

Bullmastiff of the Year was Julie Lindley’s Ch Hyerdunscar As Gud As It Gets JWwith Reserve Bullmastiff of the Year going to Lynn McGroarty’s Ch Nashbank It’s AllAbout Me At Ardhub.

Bullmastiff Puppy of the Year went to Spencer & Quantrill’s Licassa Princess Tia atIslekeeper and Reserve Bullmastiff Puppy of the Year went to Aralders Eldorado.

Finally Bullmastiff Veteran of the Year went to Wyburn Terable.

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Above, First to Fifth in Adult Bitch

Ch Nashbank Its All About Me At Ardhub, Seven Rivers Miami Tide, Stoneglad BlackBetty, Optimus Scarlet, Ch Dajoxx Ticketyboo at Heriol JW ShCM

Above, First to Fifth Puppy Dog Class

Aralders Elderado, Phoria’s Apollo, Heriol Hot Ticket at Constantia, Irishpride Are YaBovvered, Chalfs Nehru

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Puppy Bitch Class, first to Fifth

Licassa Princess Tia at Islekeeper, Chalfs Miss Chevious, Heriol Just the Ticket,Archatesbay Miss Venus, Phoria’s Starry Eyed

Veteran Class, First to Fifth

Wyburn Terable, Ch Sundabish Lady La Roux, Ch Brynfaw Kop That at Jaynos JWShCm, Murbissa Rocky of Allwatcha, Ch Chanerin Harmony of Licassa

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A big part of the Event was the Grand Auction to raise much needed funds forBullmastiff Rescue. The Auction and Raffle raised an impressive £2,101.

Well done to all who organised, contributed and bought raffle tickets and AuctionItems.

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This wonderful display of cupcakes was made by Debbie Thomas (Heriol) especiallyfor the B.O.T.Y

The Judges: Billy Warren(Copperfield), Linda Wade (Patchings)& Sigurd Wilberg (Kanix)

Most would agree the first BOTYwas a huge success …. Roll on 2013B.O.T.Y!

More information on this event can befound on the website:www.bullmastiffoftheyear.co.uk

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Show ring newsFirst show of the year kicked off with Boston & District Champ Show on January 6th, no CC’s on offerat this show for Bullmastiffs. Best of Breed was awarded to FRENCH LOVER DES HAUNTS DEGAUMONT OF COPPERFIELD owned by Messrs Warren, Singleton & Wight and Best Puppy went toCRACKOFF MAN OF THE MATCH FOR FLINTSTOCK owned by Janet & Alex Gunn. Bullmastiff Judgefor the day was Dianna Spavin

Welsh & West of England Bullmastiff Society had their Club Open show on the 29th January with theirJudge for the day being Robin Newhouse. He found his Best in Show with Grant Slater’s CHALFSMR BUBBALOVE and litter sister CHALFS VICTORIA’S SECRET taking Reserve Best in Show. BestPuppy in Show went to Ruth & Ken Baines TALBADANS BUCKS FIZZ AT TORREYABLOOM andBest Veteran in Show was WYBURN TERABLE owned by Carolyne Jenkins

National Working & Pastoral Breeds Open Show took place on the 11th February which sadly clashedwith the BOTY so was short on entries, however several managed to get to the show and Best ofBreed was awarded to PHORIA’S APOLLO owned by Carolyne Thomas and Reserve Best of Breedwent to Ms Owens SNETTS RUBY ENCHANTMENT. Judge was Bridgette Bodle

Keeping the Bullmastiff flag flying up in Scotland ARDHUB SHUDA BEEN BLACK not only took Bestof Breed and the Working Group but went on to take Best In Show at the Irvine & District CanineClub on the 25th February …Not stopping there TARTUFFE HEART N SOUL owned by Curran &Stewart took Best Puppy in Breed and went on to win the Puppy Working Group!

The Northern Bullmastiff Club Open Show took place on the 26th February with Best in Show & BestVeteran in Show going to CH SUNDABISH LADY LA ROUX JW and Best Puppy in Show went to ValGarforth’s MOORBULL LASTING LEGACY. Judge: Helen Davenport-Willis

Wath & West Melton Canine Society held their open show on the 3rd March with Michelle Spencer takingher first Bullmastiff Judging appointment and awarding Best of Breed to SUNDABISH SUZI WONG JWowned by Sue Bown, Les Wilfort and Dan Bown. A memorable first appointment for Michelle as her Bestof Breed went on to not only win the Working Group under Judge Pearl Chadwick but also won Best inShow under judge Claire Sharp.

With the final practice shows over came CRUFTS on the 10th March. Breed Judge Billy Brittle found hisDog CC & BOB in ARDHUB SHUDA BEEN BLACK owned by Lynn McGroarty and Bitch CC wasKARMICLY DREAM COME TRUE owned by Marion Cridge. Best Puppy was ACHATESBY MISSVENUS owned by Messrs Crook & Gamble. Reserve Dog CC was CH/HUN/WORLD CH OPTIMUSFRANKLIN owned by Mr A Lajos, Reserve Bitch CC SUNDABISH SUZI WONG JW owned by Sue Bown,Les Wilfort and Dan Bown

Bullmastiff Association Open Show was held on the 7th April. Judge was Sue Hewart Chamberswho awarded Best in Show to SUNDABISH SUZI WONG JW, Reserve Best in Show to OPTIMUSGALILEO, Best Puppy in Show went to Pete Myers OLD MANILA’S WHISKY MAC FOR OPTIMUS,Best Veteran CH SUNDABISH LADY LA ROUX JW

The following day the Southern Bullmastiff Society held their Open Show with Kirsten Cole as Judgefor the day. Best in Show was LICASSA PRINCESS TIA AT ISLEKEEPER owned by Mr & MrsSpencer and Mr & Mrs Quantrill. Reserve Best in Show was OLDWELL IKE owned by Ann Colliass.Best Puppy in Show was SPARKLING DREAM owned by Mr & Mrs Self, RBPIS was OLD MANILA’SWHISKY MAC FOR OPTIMUS and Best Veteran was MURBISA ROCKY OF ALLWATCHA ownedby Amanda White.

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British Bullmastiff League

Club open show 1st april 2012. Judge: tan nagrecha

The British Bullmastiff League held their April Open Show at the Polesworth Community Hall attractinga very decent entry of 86 dogs making 93 entries! Judge for the day was Tan Nagrecha (Chandlimore).

The weather was favourable and all appeared to enjoy the atmosphere, even the dogs appearedto have a spring in their step. Aside from the lovely rosettes and bottle of wine for each classwinner, 1st to VHC also received an Easter treat – ‘Chocolate Bullmastiffs’ made with delicious Belgiumchocolate.

During the lunch break, exhibitors and spectators enjoyed the ‘Bullmastiff Easter Bonnet Competition’where a good number of exhibitors made the effort of making delightful Easter bonnets for their dogs.Surprisingly not one dog decided to try eating their bonnets

It truly was wonderful to see exhibitors supporting a Club Open show in such numbers and we shouldall remember as exhibitors, that it is important to support the Open shows, (not only the Clubs but thegeneral open shows too) support our breed and support the upcoming Judges.

More photos from this show can be found on the website: http://www.britishbullmastiffleague.co.uk/

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Results & critique

Thank you to BBL for this most enjoyable appointment and to the sporting exhibitorswho showed such appreciation to all the principal winners. What I was looking for wasstrength and substance and a moderate dog which was active and fit. Certainobservations were; short tails, some are getting leggy and some too short in body andleg for balance. Low tail sets were also common, bite varied with some which were veryundershot. Eyes are getting small and beady and in this current climate of healthy eyesplease be careful that this does not creep in.

VETERAN DOG 2 – 1 abs

1st Murbisa Rocky of AllwatchaBrindle male, who is well coupled, good in hisside gait but showing his age coming and going,.However looking well for 9 1/2

MINOR PUPPY DOG 4 – 2abs

1st Jessiemai Wot a Kuffufle

Super young eight month old male, draws alovely outline, excellent mouth and super bone,very good moving for his age, excelling inside gait. Head is masculine but a touch overwrinkled – one hopes as the head matures hewill lose it. Needs to drop in body to shortenbut excited me enough to win Reserve BestDog and Best Puppy in Show

2nd Fowlerheight CalotelliJust 6 months and very much a baby, veryimmature compared to 1 and not striding out as1. Basic balance ok with excellent eyes.

PUPPY DOG 4-2abs

1st Oldwell Devon

Very raw 11 month male whose head needs tomature and strengthen, has all the requisites withgood eyes however would prefer a darker mask.Superbly made and excellent to go over eventhough he played his handler up his movementwas excellent. Good front and rear action andscored heavily in side gait

2nd Moorbull Lasting Legacy

More masculine in outlook and stronger bodiedthan 1, however needs to settle in top line. Lacksthe angles of one and moving a touch closebehind and needs to firm up coming towards

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JUNIOR DOG 8-1abs

1st French Lover Des Hauts De Gaumontof Copperfield (Imp)

Stallion of a dog. Most impressive stacked, sowell off for bone and substance and standsproud. His head piece is his glory. Masculineand full of detail, ideal skull, eye andproportions. If I am being critical, perhaps atouch too much flew. His body is well developedand powerful and his carriage is good, lookedsuper going around the ring. I was delighted togive this most handsome male Best Dog but hehad to bow down for BIS and RBIS to twolovely bitches who were very precise in theirfront action

2nd Eternalpride Gucci Envy CarwinwayTAF

Liked him immensely for his clean cut outline,draws a lovely picture stood, excellent tail setand cut to his hindquarters and scored heavilyin outline, head not as strong as one but wasclean and dry. Could not match the side gait of1.

3rd Phoria’s HadesRES Stoneglad Kravitz at MackardonVHC Oldwell Somerset

YEARLING DOG 6-4abs

1st Chalfs Mr BubbaloveSound dog who is still young and needs to filland drop in body, very clean dry head with anexcellent eye and free of exaggeration

2nd Saturnsrings Ankaa

Typey male with good head proportions. Not asangled front or rear as 1 and this reflected in hisstride, could be more accurate coming and going

POST GRADUATE DOG 2-1abs

1stPhoria’s Apollo

Very good headed male with good bone andsubstance with a short backline and deep inflanks. Did not use himself well in the challenge.Would prefer him more positive in rearmovement

LIMIT DOG 8-4abs

1st Pleats Apollo the Son

Difficult class and I struggled with one and twoas they were so different yet with attributes toappreciate. However this male won on hismasculine outlook, throws a lovely outline stood,good tail set and well let down

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quarters. Short solid backline and super bone.Excellent eye but a tad wrinkled in head. Lazymover but displayed a good side gait in the class.Shortlisted him in the challenge for furtherconsideration however he did not movepositively to go any further but had to recognisehis breed attributes

2nd Ardhub Under Red Sky

Very typy dog, compact and short and wellbodied, totally different in outline to 1, excellenthead and expression and a clean eye, could haveswapped with 1 on another day

3rd Ardhub Lock N Load at DoflairRES Torreyabloom Northern Light

OPEN DOG 1-0abs

1st Optimus Galileo of MolosserClean headed and moderate through andthrough. Unfortunately a lazy mover and lethimself down in the challenge

VETERAN BITCH 2-1abs

1st Ch Sundabish Lady La Roux JW

Well what a mover, sound and active. Explosiveside gait and enjoying her day out. Clean headand feminine outlook. Clean in front and rearaction just displaying too much lift in the front.Best Veteran. Met two equally lovely youngerbitches on top form today to go any further in thechallenge. A credit to the breed.

MINOR PUPPY BITCH 5-2abs

1st Jessiemai Causin a Kuffufle Strong headed but needs to broaden in skull, verygood movement all round, excellent bone, lovelyoutline, Best Puppy Bitch & RBPIS, beaten byher brother for BPIS

2nd Per Aspera Ad Astra is Dvariskiu Lighter framed and raw but has great potential,she has a lovely shape striding out really well

3rd Sundabish Lady Ga Ga

PUPPY BITCH 10-4abs

1st Truly Scrumptious

Excellent type and well masked fawn, superhead for age and well balanced bodyproportions, however carrying too muchweight which affected her movement.Excellent skull and eye and has good breed type

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2nd Evigilo’s SweetheartDifferent head type, scored in a clean skull andeye however showed too much chin, needs tomature in body and drop in chest

3rd Sparkling DreamRES Torreyabloom It No JokeVHC Elmbullore Talula Dark Lady

JUNIOR BITCH 13-1

1st Eternalpride Diorissimo

Two sisters stood first and second in this goodclass. Stronger headed than her sister excellentin outline, good body and substance, super topline and deep in flanks, clean movement allround.

2nd Eternalpride Ariella

Same body shape and proportions to one butnot as strong in head plus showing pink lippigment today. Excellent body and so soundmoving

3rd Pi Et Ra Histeria of Trefilio atCopperfield (imp Hun)

RES Stoneglad Te Amo at Mackardon

VHC Delarhias Sneeky Peeky with Zobullea

YEARLING BITCH 5-1abs

1st Licassa Princess Tia at Islekeeper

Lovely bitch with the cleanest front has widthand depth and a perfect shoulder, super headwith ideal muzzle to skull ratios, good top lineand so athletic, good mask and clean colour.Super on the move particularly coming and onthe round, such a good bitch with a bright future.

2nd Chalfs Victoria’s Secret

Another super bitch who to must be destinedfor the very top. So well boned and typical, fairlystrong in head, excellent make and shape. Lovedboth 1 and 2, just preferred the front assemblyon 1 however she was very positive on the move

3rd Stoneglad Fame

RES Jaywinfield Moonlight Lady ofBenzak

POST GRADUATE BITCH 4-2abs

1st Pleats RosaleeBetter shape and outline than 2, strong head,well developed cheeks, sound moving once shegot going

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2nd Snetts Ruby EnchantmentNot the head or outline of 1 and showing toomuch chin. Moved OK

LIMIT BITCH 10-4abs

1st Pleats Alice

Won on her total outline and balance, lovelystrong body, clean neck and good proportions,strong through and through, moving out precisely

2nd Jaynos English Rose of Allwatcha

Most wonderful head piece, excellent skull andwell developed cheeks. Had to admire the detailin her head. Very well boned, not the angles orshape of 1 and lacked stride on the move

3rd Sundabish Geisha Girl

RES Hyerdunscar a Touch of Class forJaca TAF

VHC Stoneglad Black Betty

OPEN BITCH 8-2abs

1st Sundabish Suzi Wong JW

Totally moderate and scored heavily on that,clean lines and exceptionally sound, still youngand needs to mature and drop in body and losesome tuck up but just so lovely to go over,everything in the right place, head is good withenough detail and outline ideal. Comes to lifeon the move and expertly handled to Best InShow. Hope maturity suits her well

2nd Optimus Scarlett

Loved her type a lot, excellent head piece andexcellent skull and head proportions, very niceto go over, however lacked animation on themove and even though her food fall was goodshe let herself down, however a well-deserved2nd for her type in a strong class

3rd Severnrivers Miami TideRES Eternalpride Angelic One

VHC Jessy Jacks Bodelicious Girl fromTorreyabloom

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Best of Breed Crufts 2010.Available at Stud to approved bitches.

“Seejaycue Bullmastiffs”45 Poplar Close,

Leighton Buzzard.Beds LU7 3BS.

01525 377886/[email protected]

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(Daughter of Ch Licassa Golden Grace JW ShCM)

And many notable B I S and BPIS at Breed Club Open Shows.Jointly owned by Michelle & Steve Spencer and Chris Quantrill

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MEET THE Breeder:

Ann Colliass – oldwell bullmastiffsMy parents Harry and Beryl Colliass decided to purchase a truly “British Dog”, asthey described it, when their old Labrador died. In 1937. I was two years old whenthey finally decided on a Bullmastiff and “Roger” who was named after the first UKchampion “Roger of the Fens”. Both my sister and I grew up with Roger and he laidthe foundations for the family love of the breed.

During World War Two, we lost Roger. At that time it was very difficult to findanother Bullmastiff. The numbers in the country were down to between twentyand fifty. Eventually Mum and Dad tracked down a fawn bitch puppy for ourpet. Subsequently, it was felt puppies would be good for her wellbeing, so shewas mated to the brindle dog “Peneguin of Harbex”. Mum and Dad had no ideas for futurebreeding and showing, but Florence and Ted Warren (Harbex) were keen toencourage them. Two puppies were kept and Dad ended up winning a specialbreeders class and a silver cup with one of them. From then on, Mum andDad began the quest to breed and own the best Bullmastiffs, with the main aimof improving overall type. They enjoyed the show scene and the satisfaction ofmaking lasting, warm friendships and producing top-class dogs. The whole thingcompletely took over their lives.

We lived beside the River Thames for many years and in fact the house we livedin was called “Oldwell House”. In 1959, when the first champion “Bambino” wasproduced, The Kennel Club invited Mum and Dad to apply for an affix, which ofcourse was Oldwell. At the time we had a bout ten dogs and we realized this wasnot an area to breed numbers of dogs, so we moved to rural Northamptonshirewhere the kennel was able to expand. The greatest number of dogs kept was oversixty with the kennel accommodation increasing with the numbers. The staff consistedof Mum and Dad, a full time live in kennel man and two part timers from thevillage, all caring for the dogs.

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My earliest memories were as a child playing with Roger in the garden. He had awonderful temperament and put up with everything we did, even when we tried to ridehim like a horse!

Left: Beryl with CH Little Miss of Oldwell, Centre: Judge, Miss L Turner, Right: Harry with CH Regent ofOldwell. Taken at the Scottish Kennel Club Championship Show 1968.

Breeding and showing Bullmastiffs was my parents’ passion and life’s work and so Isuppose I always knew that I would carry on breeding and showing. It would have beenwasteful to give it all up and not carry on. My parents had an intuitive feeling for breedingtheir dogs and I know I have inherited it. Somehow we knew the right thing to do eventhough we have had help to arrive at our own decisions. Betty Milland (Marbette), inparticular, was an original assistant and today I have Billy Brittle, a marvelous personwith who to discuss doggy plans and breeding concerns. I have always been surroundedby the best dogs, so I have not needed other breeders to teach me the way forward,although I like to discuss concerns with other breeders. My involvement with breedinghorses has helped me to have a broad outlook and to study the importance of goodconstruction and movement with all animals.

We have always particularly liked fawn Bullmastiffs with the contrasting blackmask and have always tried to breed good, sound dogs with endearing temperaments.The Oldwell type of Bullmastiff has evolved over the years, but the dog whoreally set the type was “Ch. Oldwell Toby of Studbergh” who was all Marbettebreeding. He was an excellent dog himself and was one of the few siresconsistently able to reproduce correct types with many different bitches. He canbe traced back by many championship winners.

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CH Oldwell Toby of Studbergh (D.O.B. 11.2.62)Sire: Ch Master Brandy of Marbette

Dam: Miss Polly of Marbette

My father had many good Oldwell sires apart from Toby, including “Ch. DandiniPrince of Oldwell”, “Ch. Kacka of Oldwell”, “Azew of Oldwell” who produced ninechampions from fifteen puppies, “Ch. Nicholas of Oldwell”, “Ch. Regent of Oldwell”and many others. I have produced group winning sires in “Ch. Oldwell William” and“Ch. Oldwell Buglar” from only a handful of mating’s.

We are also well known for our wonderful bitches, “Ch. Dancer of Oldwell” who wonB.O.B at Crufts three times, “Ch. Honey Bee of Oldwell” who won B.O.B at Cruftstwice, more recently we have had “Ch. Brogolan Solo of Oldwell”, “Ch. Prydai Koaliaof Oldwell”, “Ch. Optimus Charlotte of Oldwell” and “Ch. Oldwell of Aphra“. Oldwellhas been producing champions for over fifty years, sixty-five champions in the UKand twenty or so who have been made up overseas. Probably the best year for theOldwell Kennel was 1980 when six champions were made up.

The dogs come along and they are all loved, but for practical reasons only one or twolive in the house. I suppose the most favourite of all was Honey Bee, who was lovelyto look at, but she had the most amazing, delightful character - she just loved life.

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CH Honey Bee of Oldwell (D.O.B. 29.3.75)Sire: CH Nicholas of Oldwell

Dam: ST Mungo Minerva

I have been to dog shows, on and off, since I was twelve years old so I can remembermany good dogs. In the earlier days, Bullmastiffs ranged from the near Bulldog type tothe large Mastiff type. We do not see such a range of type at shows today and thereare many nice dogs. I do feel, however, that many people are thinking size and heavybone, making the dog look cumbersome is despicable. Real class and quality are beingsacrificed and the dogs are unable to move freely. Unsoundness is creeping in whichis most undesirable. On the whole, temperament has greatly improved and lessaggression is apparent. The Bullmastiff should be a great companion and ready toprotect its owner, if necessary.

The greatest priority in the breeding programme is to try to maintain good healthy stockwith reliable temperaments. There is a breed standard so we must breed to keep asnear as possible to that standard, producing well-balanced, correct stock. Dogs withknown inheritable faults and diseases should never be bred from. I would have nothingto do with any of those things for breeding purposes. I always say that breedingBullmastiffs requires total dedication. They can be difficult to mate, difficult to whelpand difficult to wean, when compared with other breeds. Puppies need constantsupervision and assistance, all very hard work and I sometimes wonder why we do it!

Billy Brittle has been associated with the Oldwells since 1983. He purchased apuppy from my father and made him up to “Ch. Oldwell Corrallian”. Billy wasalways a great friend of my father and he learnt much at father’s knee! They would go toshows together when father could no longer drive and when father could no longergo in the ring, Billy showed the dogs. I have been most fortunate that Billy hascontinued to show the dogs for me, he has acquired a great knowledge andunderstanding of Bullmastiffs and his assistance and advice in invaluable for thekennels.

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I have rebuilt part of the kennel complex, providing comfortable accommodation for thedogs whatever the weather. Gone are the days when a large number of dogs werekept. Nowadays there is only an elderly me and a part-time helper to manage thekennels. At present, I have ten adults and two puppies to care for.

In this country, all the large breeders of bullmastiffs have disappeared, but thereare now several kennels with about twenty dogs. I don’t think large quantitiesautomatically produce good quality. In my own case, I think it would be fair tosay that I have maintained high quality from reduced numbers. It is true to saythat the strength of a kennel relies on having the best bitches, in this respect Ihave been lucky. However, bearing this in mind, one needs to look at pedigreescarefully because like will breed like. I always select mating pairs carefully, butwith reduced numbers, I have to look outside the kennel for new blood. Thiswas not an easy task because there are very few people with recognizable lines.I was therefore very lucky to be able to incorporateinto my breeding programme “am. Ch. Bastions Music in the Glen”. A dog, whichwas able to complement the Oldwell genes satisfactorily without introducingproblems into the kennel. The results of these mating’s give us hope for thefuture.

A breeder wishing to start out in Bullmastiffs must realize their commitment has to betotal. If you have puppies, there is no going to bed for the first fortnight! However, if oneis prepared to work so hard, the reward for creating lovely, companiable dogs isunsurpassable and satisfaction is guaranteed. Bullmastiffs are not easy to breed andbeginners should always seek advice and help from experienced breeders. People arealways willing to help and we should all have the aim to breed good, healthy puppies.

Bullmastiffs are very sensitive and responsive to moods and can help us to be happy.There are many stories showing ways they have given us joy. I think my favourite isabout the bitch puppy I sold to a lady in Finland who trained the puppy to do searchand rescue. This bitch became very good at it and saved several people lost in thesnow. She was also an international champion and a good brood bitch. What more canyou ask for in a dog?Ann Colliass

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Heriol Ticketyboo Par Deuxavec Staxonoby

‘Lissie’

Sire : Darios Des Hauts De Gaumont x CH Dajoxx Ticketyboo at Heriol JW ShCM

WE will campaign Lissie during 2012 and hope to have a lot of fun with her. Thanks toDebbie and Delme at Heriol Bullmastiffs for allowing us to have our beautiful girl..

Owned, Loved and Shown by Kerry Young & Shane cAHILL

Tel: 07926691449 EMAIL: [email protected]

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A summer hazardWith the warmer months on ourdoorstep now is a good time toremind ourselves of the dangersof Heatstroke in our dogs! Itnever ceases to shock me still,that at every summer ChampShow you hear over the loudspeaker someone callingowners back to their car becausetheir dogs are in distress in theirroasting oven temperature vehicles.It’s even more unbelievable to methat exhibitors are allowed tocontinue showing after being caughtin the act of neglect of theirdogs!

But it’s not just cars that pose a dangerto our canine companions. There are potential problemswhenever a dog is left in an enclosedspace with no shade or no water on a

sunny day. Additionally, when the dog is excited or very active e.g. at a dog show or after heavyexercise, the internal heat produced by muscular effort has an additive effect to the high environmentaltemperature, and heat stroke commonly results.

Dogs do have sweat glands in the pads of their feet but the most important heat-losing process is panting.The breathing becomes rapid and short (up to 400 breaths per minute), the mouth is opened and thetongue becomes enlarged as its blood supply is increased. The movement of air causes evaporation ofwater from the surface of the tongue, which carries with it excess heat from the body. Panting is anextremely effective process of heat loss, but it uses large amounts of water, which is why it's essentialthat dogs have access to plenty of fresh water in hot weather.

It's important to be aware of the symptoms of heat stroke, so that affected animals can be identified andtreated as soon as possible. You'd think it would be obvious, but if an owner doesn't link the situationwith the risk of overheating, people can be fooled. An example is when dogs are exercised in the sun.If the animal becomes unwell, owners are often slow to realise that simple overheating is the cause. Themost obvious signs are panting and an increased pulse rate. Affected dogs stand still, looking anxious,panting rapidly, and unable to do anything else. They feel hot to the touch and the body temperaturemay be over 104'F, and up to 109'F. If a dog is not treated, the body temperature will continue to riseuntil the dog collapses. Vomiting and diarrhoea may occur, the dog enters a coma, and will often die.

This is a situation where first aid can be lifesaving. Obviously, the first thing is to remove the dog fromthe overheated situation – get into the shade and out of the sun. The dog should then be immediatelyimmersed in a bath of cold water. If this is not possible, soak the dog with cold water either from ahose or using a bucket. The skin should be massaged vigorously, and the legs flexed and extended,to maximise the blood flow to skin and limbs.

The owners should rush the dog to the vet as soon as possible after a 10 minute cold bath. The vet willbe able to give other treatment to bring the temperature back to normal.

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Ten rules for dogs in hot weather.

1. Never leave a dog alone in a car

2. Be aware of keeping your dog cool when on car journeys together e.g. leave a window open for freshair and stop regularly to check your animal properly

3. Always ensure a plentiful supply of drinking water.

4. Never leave a dog in a sunny place with no shade.

5. Give long haired dogs a short clip if possible

6. Exercise the dog out of the heat i.e. morning or evening.

7. Take your dog for a cool swim rather than a walk.

8. Give your dog 10% less food than normal.

9. Give the meals at cooler times of the day e.g. morning and evening.

10. Carry water with you when out on hot days, and give your dog frequent small amounts.

If you’re not one of the lucky ones to own your own swimming pool (Like Crystal and her dog Tony inthe photo below), then try and see if there is a Canine Hydrotherapy Pool in your area. It’s a great wayof exercising your dog and keeping him cool.

Clearly ‘Tony’ knows how to stay cool in the heat and have a lot of fun and exercise at the same time

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PLEATS APOLLO THE SON

(CH Casameyer Dark Saxon of Copperfield JW X Dajoxx Missymoo)Apollo will be campaigned and handled by Stephen.

Apollo is a proven stud.

D.O.B 15.05.09

Hip Score: 5:5

Lorraine & Tom Simpson

Tel: 07871936020

Email:

[email protected]

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DOB: 4/6/10

Dajoxx ZinzanX

Dajoxx Missy Moo

Alice will be campained this year with Stephen

DOB: 4/6/10.Dajoxx Zinzan x Dajoxx Missy Moo

PLEATS ALICE

PLEATS ROSEALEE

Lorraine, Tom & Stephen Simpson

Tel: 07871936020

Email: [email protected]

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July 1st 2012 championship show

Venue: Hermitage Leisure Centre, Silver Street, Whitwick, Leicestershire, LE67 5EU

Schedules for our July Champ Show will be posted to Members. You can also download and print aschedule and entry form direct from http://www.fossedata.co.uk/ or simply enter online.

We have a new venue and new date for our Championship Show. Now changed to July so ourexhibitors can (hopefully) enjoy warm outdoor weather, although in case of extreme weather there is

also the back up of large indoor facilities at the Hermitage venue. Aside from the wonderful rosettes onoffer, each class winner will receive a beautiful hand engraved tankard to take home and keep. Therewill be a good selection of hot and cold food at reasonable prices as well as a BBQ and bar outside.

Your Judge: Judge: Fiona Millar (Meitza)

I was born into a farming family, where both my parents came from families that had dogs – my mothers’ family had Spanielsand Bullmastiffs although she decided to own/breed Pembroke Corgis and my father had Collies.

I became interested in the dog show world as a very young child, when I used to admire our neighbour Ken Sinclair’s (Araki)Afghan Hounds, I was eventually allowed to take up showing and started with the Welsh Corgi (Pembroke) in 1975, followed by

Bullmastiffs in 1982 and Australian Shepherds in 2001, since then I have owned Champions in all 3 breeds,

I have owned 5 Bullmastiff Champions, my first 2 champions were litter brothers Ch Leyrigg French Pickle of Metiza and ChCareless Whisper of Meitza. These were then followed by Ch Bournevalley Misty at Meitza JW, Ch Bournevalley Okanagen atMeitza JW and Ch Rock of Desire at Meitza JW. Okanagen was theTop Puppy in the Breed and Misty was the Top CC Winning

Bitch in the Breed in 1995. More recently I have gone back to showing a corgi, she was Runner Up Top Corgi 2010, Top CCwinning Bitch 2011 as well as BOB at Crufts 2011.

I started judging in 1982 and have awarded CC’s in Bullmastiffs on 5 occasions since 1994. My first overseas appointment wasthe Norwegian Bullmastiff Club in June 2004 and I have also judged Bullmastiffs in Switzerland and at IKC Championship

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Shadowguard bullmastiffs

Darwin, one of our two newest additions here at Shadowguard, will becampaigned during 2012

Owned and loved by Bradley & Rachel

www.shadowguardbullmastiffs.co.uk

Tel: 01908 583614

Email: [email protected]

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Shadowguard bullmastiffs

Storm, litter sister to Darwin will be also be campaigned during 2012

Owned and loved by Bradley & Rachel

www.shadowguardbullmastiffs.co.uk

Tel: 01908 583614

Email: [email protected]

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A critical eye on critiquesBy david hancock

If any recognised breed of dog is to progress then the accurate awarding of prizesis vital to the improvement of the breed. Winning dogs get bred from; but unworthywinners being bred from can harm the breed. For newcomers, the judge’s placing’srepresent an order of merit; the judge’s subsequent critique should provide guidanceon what was good and what was not so good about the entry. Of course the act ofjudging has to involve subjective assessment. The wiring of a critique by a judgeshould indicate why the decisions made were made. Every judge should be able tojustify his actions in print. Sadly, all too many published critiques tell you more aboutthe judge than they do about the dogs exhibited under that person. That is of verylittle value to the breed concerned.

I am not at all surprised that show entries are falling. An exhibitor, paying an entryfee, has an absolute right to have a competent judge assessing their entry AND tobe able to read a written justification of the judge’s placing’s subsequently. A critiquefrom the appointed judge should be part of the contract between the show secretaryor committee and the judge. Unless a full and comprehensive critique is submittedby the judge then that person has not fulfilled their obligation to those paying goodmoney to enter under him or her. The writing of a detailed critique should be theway a judge earns a future appointment. It doesn’t have to be an erudite essay from anEnglish graduate; but it should be a clear expression the reasons why decisionswere made, and ideally, a view on the state of the breed, as exemplified by theentry.A detailed critique can, not surprisingly, tell you quite a lot about a judge. A dishonestjudge contradicts himself’ an incompetent judge can reveal himself. Ignorance andincompetence go hand in hand; an ignorant judge is unlikely to be competent.Ignorance is not bliss when future breeding stock is being recommended. No maturejudge expects unanimous approval; some exhibitors are blind to the failings of theirown stock. But any judge who openly and freely explains his thinking deservesrespect, if not agreement. Judges, however, who display their own ignorance intheir critiques, are not a rare species. Some clearly do not understand the breedstandard and some, even sores, haven’t studied it. Unless a judge is guided by the breedstandard then his decisions are worthless.

That fundamental point should be borne in mind when considering the words usedin the Bullmastiff show critiques set out below. The words quoted do not revealdishonest, ignorance or incompetence, but they are not much help to a tyro in thebreed, striving to learn and increase their own breed expertise. The words selectedshould be measured against the breed standard, which warts and all is the biblefor the breed, until such time as its wording is changed, with the necessary fullconsent of the Kennel club. Personal interpretations of the word picture providedby the standard can vary from intentional misconstruing and deliberate misreading,usually to favour a fault in an individual’s stock, to a simple failure to understand thedictionary meaning of words. But no breed standard will ever be word-perfect.

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Breed standards are changed every year, with KC approval, but until the words arechanged officially, they represent the only guidance a judge can truly rely on. Thebreed standard of the bullmastiff does not describe the breed as a ‘head-breed’ anddoes not suggest that the head of the exhibit should be judged with more emphasisthan any other part of the dog’s anatomy. Here are some references to bullmastiffheads by judges in their post-show critiques:

“…lack of stop. This is the most important feature on the head of the Bullmastiff….”Apart from literally meaning that a lack of stop is important, which was not thewriter’s intention, the standard purely states: Pronounced stop. Nowhere does itstate that the stop is the most important feature of the Bullmastiff’s head and thisjudge simply has no authority to issue such a purely personal view.

“…lovely head”; “…beautiful head”; “…good head”; “…lovely skull”; “…scores wellin head”; “…good headed”; “…I liked his head”; “…pleasing head”; “…first class headfeatures”; “…quite typical in head features”. Of what possible value to a newcomerto the breed are these bland imprecisions? Apart from being quite meaningless,do such comments offer any insight into why the judge found a particular headadmirable? Who can benefit from such totally inadequate descriptions? Certainlynot the exhibitors who paid good money to have their dogs assessed by theappointed judge.

The breed standard of the Bullmastiff makes just one reference to bone in itswording: The forelegs are expected to be ‘well boned’. The ‘general appearance’section demands a dog that is not cumbersome; the hindquarters must not becumbersome. The ‘characteristics’ section demands a dog that is active. There areno words in the breed standard to demand heavy bone, great bone, outstandingbone (whatever that is!) or substantial bone. But ‘bone-headed’ judges rush to find it!Here are some extracts from critiques:

“… He had the best bone of the puppies I was considering”; “….Outstanding bone”;“…super one”; “…well boned”; “…with plenty of bone”; “…lovely bone”; “…withadequate bone”. I’m glad about the latter, for surely the exhibit would have fallenover without it! But these judges were NOT judging to the breed standard, theywere copycatting. Most animals with heavy bone are cumbersome and lack activity,two features undesired in the standard.

The breed is expected to be powerful; racehorses are powerful but they don’t display‘outstanding bone’. There seems to be confusion here, amongst judges that is, aboutstrength, power and endurance; it does not reside in heavy bone. To breed dogswith bone heavier than nature intended is asking for trouble, as the statistics on hipand elbow dysplasia, cervical vertebral malformation and osteochrondrosis sadlyreveal. If the prototypal Bullmastiffs didn’t display heavy bone and if the breedstandard doesn’t authorize it, in whose name are judges seeking it when judging the breed?Of what possible value for the future of the dogs in question and the breed itself arethese remarks in judge’s critiques? “…fair front, reasonable hindquarters, movementfair”; “…movement could be more positive both ends”; “…nice shoulder placement”;“…she has an excellent headpiece”; “…pleasing clear appearance”; “…pleased onforehand”; “…quite nice feet”; “…fraction longer in under jaw but nice skull”; and“…reasonable head with dark eyes and good mouth” …

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what advice do these words pass on to breed fanciers or even to the subject dogs’owners? What do these words amount to?

But then you find words in a judge’s report which actually contradict the breedstandard! One judge, in admiring his favoured dog, wrote: “… we see the old type,deeply-set, menacing eye (which seems to become rare these days)”. But thestandard does not demand ‘deeply set menacing eyes’; this judge could only havebeen pursuing his own private mandate and not judging to the breed standard,which he was appointed to do. Another judge reported, of the winner of his class, “I wouldhave preferred a clear coat”. A suitable reply to that comment would be: It’s not amatter of your preferences, the breed standard demands a coat colour ‘pure andclear’. Judges cannot modify the breed standard on the day they judge.

Finally, how can any judge reward a wrinkled head, in repose, or a short-muzzled,as defined in the standard, exhibit? Both are in breach of the breed standard. Faultjudging is not wise, but faults which affect breed-type are surely sufficient for a dogto be unplaced. Do we really want Bullmastiffs with Shar-pei faces and the skinproblems which accompany the condition? Do we really want pug-mastiffs with jawswhich create dentition difficulties and so often result in soft palate? It is really notgood enough for judges to wriggle out of their responsibilities with comments in theircritiques, on winning dogs, such as: “Rather more wrinkle than I would have liked” or“Muzzle shorter than desirable, but an otherwise strong head”.

Breed type is a very precious commodity; it is protected by breeders and judges.If judges treat it lightly then the future of the breed is threatened. Judges cancontribute a great deal to the breed, not only in their placements but also in theirshow reports, so that guidance is given to the less knowledgeable. No judgeshould ever be appointed unless he or she is going to contribute to the breed.Every judge appointed should be instructed that with the appointment comes therequirement to publish a comprehensive critique justifying their decisions. And itshould be published in a timely way; as Benjamin Franklin once observed: “All complain forwant of Memory, few of their Judgement”.

Every critique when read should lead to the reader saying: “Ah! That’s why he chosethe winning dogs.” A critique when read should never lead to the reader saying: “Butwhat actually made the judge decide to place the exhibits in that order he did?” Fartoo many critiques reveal the judge’s prejudices, together with disregard for thosewho appointed them, discourtesy towards those who exhibited under them and,worst of all, disrespect for the breed standard. A critique should be a respectfulanalysis earning our admiration. We all want judges we admire.

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CRUFTS 2012. Judge: Mr Billy Brittle

Dog CC & Best of Breed: ARDHUB SHUDA BEEN BLACK & Best Puppy inBreed: ACHATESBAY MISS VENUS

Dog CC: ARDHUB SHUDA BEEN BLACK & Reserve Dog CC:CH/HUN/WORLD CH OPTIMUS FRANKLIN

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Bitch CC: KARMICLY DREAM COME TRUE & Reserve Bitch CC:SUNDABISH SUZI WONG JW

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CANINE ALLIANCEResponsible for Pedigree Dogs

Dog Show exhibitors and breeders unhappy with the way the Kennel Club’s healthchecks on the 15 so-called high-profile breeds were handled at Crufts bandedtogether via a rapidly expanding Facebook page called ‘Exhibitors Choice & Voice’within a week there were over 5000 members and an open meeting was arrangedto let exhibitors express their views and concerns about what happened at Cruftswhen six breeds were banned from competing for the group after failing the newly-introduced veterinary checks after winning best of breed.The meeting took place on Thursday 15th March in the Britannia Suite at theNational Motorcycle Museum located close to the NEC where Crufts took place.The aim was to ‘discuss the implications of the health checks carried out at Crufts and arrive atsome conclusions which would be forwarded to the KC’. Andrew Brace stated onthe group: "Everyone who is passionate about our sport is requested to attend –regardless of what breed you have. This affects everyone.” Emotions on theFacebook group were running high, with some commentators particularly upsetthat some of the UK’s most experienced and well-respected judges had theirdecisions overturned.That evening the ‘Canine Alliance’ was born. The democratically elected steeringcommittee consists of (in alphabetical order): Andrew Brace, Joy Bradley, Lisa Croft-Elliott, Phil Freer, Michael Gadsby, Steve Hall, Robert Harlow (secretary), StuartMallard, Howard Ogden, Dianna Spavin, Tony Taylor, Sue Whitehead, Sigurd Wilberg& Martin Wyles.Below is a resume of the meeting as reported from Charles Henderson: -At short notice 320 people attended the meeting in Birmingham to inaugurate "TheCanine Alliance" with the strapline " Responsible for Pedigree Dogs". In the audiencewere 61 full Members of the Kennel Club, some quite high profile members of itssubcommittees. Some apologised for the Crufts debacle and said they were ashamedby the KCs actions. Also some 108 Assured Breeder Scheme members were present.Over £4,500 was collected at the door plus about £1,500 over the internet (Which hasnow risen considerably). The meeting was good humoured but very serious to bringabout change. Accounts were given about what happened at Crufts in the veterinaryexamination of the 15 High Profile Breeds. Some of it was quite sickening and an utterdisgrace. Full details will be in the dog press.

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Incidentally senior executives of the two weekly dog papers are fully behind themovement, underwrote the cost of the venue and of course will report it in the papersand on line. Many breeds beyond the 15 High Profile breeds were represented at themeeting. The meeting resolved several items.

1. To invite the Kennel Club to a. suspend the vetting of the High Profile Breeds atchampionships show immediately, b. acknowledge that on the available evidencefrom Crufts that the policy and it's working is deeply flawed and c. to postpone anyreintroduction of such a scheme until it is transparent in scope and operation, clearlylaid out and non-discriminatory, Ie,applicable to ALL breeds.

2. To inaugurate the Canine Alliance. This is not to overturn the Kennel Club but towork with it to advance the health and welfare of pedigree dogs.

3. To appoint a Steering Committee to develop a structure for the movement forapproval at a subsequent meeting.

4. To appoint a small delegation to meet the Kennel Club within days on the vettingpolicy.

This is not a movement that will evaporate when the anger and euphoria have wornoff. The degree of solidarity was amazing. Stirring times ahead. The pedigree dog fancyis fighting back. The Kennel Club will ignore this bunch at its peril. Just to add aboutlegal proceedings. We heard a good analysis of the legal position from solicitor HowardOgden that the KC has breached their own Rules and Regs for Crufts in the way thetesting was conducted. The lack of transparency in the Regs and the lack of an appealprocess are likely to be fatal to any defence put up by the KC. The Croatian owner ofthe Clumber may well sue the KC for the BOB to be restored, for an apology and formonetary claims for loss of status and enjoyment, possibly a few thousands but thecosts and loss of reputation for the KC could be huge. It wasclear from accounts given by several judges that the testing at Crufts was far from whathad been promised in public statements and at KC meetings with breed and groupjudges. They were told that the vet would do no more than the judge in the ring, thatthe Inspection was to be visual and only by hands with no instruments. In the eventtests took about 20 minutes and instruments and torches were used. The Basset houndfor example had an eye exam lasting 15 minutes! The vets were recruited very late andnone had advanced qualifications in ophthalmology. One is an expert in felinecardiology. One vet was certainly abrupt and rude and refused to allow the Peke tohave a drink of water after she had been rushed from the ring to the testing room.

There have been a number of significant updates with regards to the Canine Allianceand a meeting with the Kennel Club, all can be followed on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/#!/CanineAlliance or on the website:http://www.caninealliance.org/

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Janet & Alex GunnTel: 01268 561720

Email: [email protected]

Bullproof Bertie by Flintstock(Bullhar Rumble by Flintstock x Bullalley Honey's Delight)

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Janet & Alex GunnTel: 01268 561720

Email: [email protected]

Crackoff Man of the Match for Flintstock(Bullproof Bertie by Flintstock x Talbadan Wot a Cracker)

D.O.B. 28.03.2011

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Janet & Alex GunnTel: 01268 561720

Email: [email protected]

Crackoff Wot About Me at Flintstock(Bullproof Bertie by Flintstock x Talbadan Wot a Cracker)

D.O.B. 28.03.2011Owned and loved by Julie Harper

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definition of ‘fur’nitureAs demonstrated visually by various spoilt Bullmastiffs

Approve or not it would seem many Bullmastiffs have learnt to wrap their humancompanions around their paws! Am left wondering how many have wormed their way

onto your beds as well J

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Heriol Bullmastiffs

Ian will be handling our homebred girl Morganna this year where we hope shewill gain further wins to add to her many places including a Reserve Best puppy

in show at the BBL Championship show and a Reserve Bitch CC recently atWPBW. Delme will be debuting in the showring handling Dave,a learning curve

for them both ! Dave has also won many firsts at Open and Champ showsincluding 2 Reserve Best puppies in show. We wish them luck!

Heriol Just The Ticket ‘Morganna’ & Heriol Ticket Master ‘Dave’(Darios Des Hauts De Gaumont x CH Dajoxx Ticketyboo at Heriol JW)

Introducing..

Meet team Heriol.

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Heriol Bullmastiffs

Bred,loved and shown by Debbie & Delme Thomas.

Tel: 01792 872752 / 07505843716

Email: [email protected] Website: www.heriolbullmastiffs.com

Dave is proven and is available at stud to approved bitches.

‘Saffy’CH Dajoxx Ticketyboo At Heriol JW ShCM

At home with Heriol...

Heriol Ticket Master Heriol Just The Ticket

And her pups

Morganna

Dave

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The British Bullmastiff League(Established 1925)

www.britishbullmastiffleague.com Hon. Chairman Mr A Gunn263 London Road, Wickford, Essex SS12 0LG

Telephone 01268 561720

Hon. Secretary Mrs T.Talbot58 Lime Tree Avenue, Tile Hill,

Coventry CV4 9FDTelephone 02476 465447

E-mail: [email protected]

Hon. Treasurer Mr Brian Hill15 Kiniths Crescent, West Bromwich, B71 4BX

Telephone 01215 251417

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP FORM

The League aims to encourage wider recognition for the breed, promote responsible breedingand ownership, publish the Kennel Club Standard and assist and encourage members in everyway compatible with their interests.The League holds three shows each year:A CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW – in July, where KC Challenge Certificates are awarded.Open to all.OPEN SHOWS – in April and October. Open to all.

LEAGUE OFFICERS DO NOT EXHIBIT AT B.B.L. SHOWSAll of the Officers of the League voluntarily give their time in the interests of the

Bullmastiff Breed and welcome new members to join them in supporting the breed.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I/we hereby apply for membership of The British Bullmastiff League and agree to abideby its Rules and Regulations.Adults JuniorsSingle Membership………… £10.00 Single Membership………… £1.75Joint Membership………….. £11.00 Joint Membership………….. £2.25Overseas Membership…….. £20.00 Compound Membership upLife Membership 15 x Annual Fee to the age of 16 years……… £2.25Family membership (includes over 16’s living in the same household)…….£15.00

Name(s) ………………………………………………………………………………...

Address …………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………Postcode ………………………………..

Tel No …………………………………… E-mail …………………………………..

Signed …………………………………… Please return form, with payment made payableto The British Bullmastiff League, to theSecretary:

Mrs T.Talbot 58, Lime Tree Avenue, Tile Hill, Coventry CV4 9FD