Anyone who has followed the breed around the show ring at any point of the past 20 years or so will no doubt be well aware of John Young of the Bullyview Bull Terriers. Perhaps better known for breeding and showing, he is nevertheless regularly appointed to judge at the big shows, and the City … Read more
Overseas animals and exhibitors have added a great deal to the breed in the UK in recent times, but judging appointments are also regularly handed to those from outside our own shores. One such occasion was at the Welsh Kennel Club Championship Show of 2013, Rui Oliveira making his way from Portugal to cast his … Read more
For many exhibitors the Bournemouth Championship Show is just about the longest journey they can make when campaigning their dogs in the UK, certainly those from Scotland or the North of England. In the 2013 event the breed had an all-rounder as their judge for the day in the shape of Paul Wilkinson, and his … Read more
One of the best known Bull Terrier names in Europe over the years has been that of The Joker, indeed many people around the world will own a Bull Terrier who descends from this kennel. One half of The Joker Bull Terriers – Rudi Dettmar – was on hand as judge for the day at … Read more
Any Northern Provincial Bull Terrier Club Championship Show is a big occasion, but more so back in July 2013 for one person – Eddie Ball – as it was his first judging appointment at the top level. The resulting critique of the day is the very latest to be typed up and made available for … Read more
Chances are if you’re into Bull Terriers then you will be aware of Sarah Foster’s Bilboen kennel – particularly if you happen to be around the South East of England. In July of 2013 however, Sarah made the trip up to the Scottish Bull Terrier Club to judge their big Championship Show. The resulting critique … Read more
The Tulsadoom kennel has been very prominent in the breed during the past decade or so, with Trophy winning bitches and very influential dogs. In July 2013 however, Teresa Westwood – who makes up one half of the team – was to be found in a judging capacity at the East Anglian Bull Terrier Club … Read more
Danny McGregor is a well-known name in the breed both as a judge and along with wife Linda with their Merlindan kennel. As a judge his latest appointment to date was at the East Of England Championship Show of July 2013. The resulting critique of that appointment is now available to download and if you’d … Read more
Very few dog shows are held in a more impressive setting than at the Windsor Championship Show, and by the same token I’d imagine carrying out a judging appointment there is one of the more memorable for any judge. In 2013 that honour in the Bull Terrier classes fell to Joanna Phillips of the well … Read more
I’ve some fond memories of the Yorkshire Bull Terrier Club from back in the day; my bitch always seemed to do very well at the old venue in Normanton. These days Grenoside in Sheffield is the traditional home of the Club and in June of 2013 Wendy Whittaker (Wengormick) was on hand to carry out … Read more