Part A - E Bullterriers

Volume 1
No.3
E Bull Terriers
A Monthly Internet Publication
November 2008
`Marley`
Silverwood Winner 2008
Am/Can Ch Nuance Nonsense, ROM
(Ch Silmaril Scarlet Knight ex Nuance Nonconformance)
Marley exemplifies what the Nuance breeding program is all about in many ways
– beautifully balanced, cleanly made and tightly muscled, with beautiful feet,
a strong head and charismatic show ring attitude.
We got our first taste of winning it all when she was 5 months old
and went Best in Match at a small all breed match; she repeated that win
when she was 11 months old at the the Spartan Mid-Winter match
which is the biggest sanctioned match in Michigan.
Early in 2008 we entered some shows in Canada
“for practice” and came home as Top Bull Terrier in Canada
and it looks like she’ll end the year in that position as well.
Labor Day weekend, Marley really started to roll, finishing her
ROM and getting her first US group placement at the Niagara
Frontier shows, winning two BOS, an Award of Merit and
Best Moving Bull Terrier during the Metro Detroit weekend.
And then....
The Silverwood Trophy in Orlando with her sister Jolie right behind as Reserve Colored Bitch.
Nuance
What a Year!
Bull Terriers
Cleo Parker
cparker@
twmi.rr.com
www.nuancebullterriers.com
ANOTHER ~SHOCKER~
FROM....
QUICKSILVER
Photo by Grace Graham
CH STELLAR’S QUICKSILVER SHOWSHOCKER ROM
(Quicksilver Showstopper, Stud Dog Emeritus X CH Stellar’s Pictures of You ROM)
SILVERWOOD XXXIX
Lovell Trophy Winner
Brigadier Trophy Winner
Best Opposite Variety Winner
BTCA NATIONAL SPECIALTY & BTCA MONDAY SPECIALTIES
Best Opposite Sex to Best in Specialty Show
Although turning only 17 months old Silverwood weekend ,
Shocker was undefeated in dog competition in both varieties.
Shocker is a son of our recently deceased
BIG DOG at Quicksilver…
Quicksilver Showstopper, Stud Dog Emeritus.
Thank you to our friend Linda Maddox for the foresight to use frozen semen from Stopper to her bitch,
CH Stellar’s Pictures of You ROM , and for sharing the result, Shocker, with us.
Thanks also to all our friends for their support.
QUICKSILVER Bull Terriers
www.quicksilverbullterriers.com
Brent and Jeanna Ruppel
E Mail: Quicksilverbt@comcast.net
Starman Bull Terriers
is proud to announce Mara’s latest accomplishment.
“Silverwood’s 2008 Grand Futurity Winner”
and Reserve Winner at the Regional Specialty in Orlando, Florida.
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Brigadoon Bel Samara at Starman
(CH Gwynsel It’s Not Unusual ROM x CH Brigadoon Luck Bee A Lady)
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Many thanks go out to Carolyn & David Alexander/ Elizabeth Thomas
for producing such a wonderful puppy for us to enjoy.
Thank-you Futurity Judge Dianne Bresee and the Regional Judge
Gayle (Pew) Denman, a fantastic beginning for Mara!
Mara is pictured above at 14 months of age.
starmanbullterriers@sympatico.ca
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Owned & Loved by Rhonda & Greg Blake
Co-owned by Carolyn & David Alexander
Bred by Carolyn & David Alexander/Elizabeth Thomas
Indroducing....
Foster
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All Photos by Lou Ruediger
`CORSAIRE`
We are so proud of Foster....
Best of Opposite Sex to Best White in Sweepstakes
Winners Dog, BTCA National Specialty
Winners Dog and Best of Winners, BTCA Monday Specialty.
Thank you Steve Schmidt, David Merriam and Gayle Denman
for these prestigious awards!
CORSAIRE THE COURIER
(Ch Sarajeni Rockn’ at Philgin [Aus Imp] x Corsaire Dancing Cloud)
Bred by:
Victoria Corse, Bodie Colwell, Andrew Smith
Inquiries to corsairebt@verizon.net
Zook
Am/Can Ch Bullenium big bazooka.rom
sire…Ch Bullistic Turbullence
dam….Am/can ch lonestarbubblecious,rom
2007/2008
silverwood finalist
Thank you to the judges
that have acknowledged and awarded
this beautiful young dog
Bred by:
Valerie Blackwell
valjb@telus.net
ad by bullisticimaging@gmail.com
Owned by:
John Blackwell/G Whyte
780-938-7795
photography by Irene Tatiana Morden
BULLISTIC SKY DIAMOND
CAN/AM CH BULLISTIC DON JUAN,ROM X BULLISTIC ANASTASIA
lucy
2008 silverwood finalist
Special thanks to the Silverwood Judges
as well as to Al and Margo who Love and Care for Lucy with so much Heart
Bred and Co-owned by:
Irene and David Morden
bullistic@telus.net
Owned and Loved by:
Alywin Billings
604-584-0645 http://bullisticbullies.spaces.live.com/
~**Our Silverwood 2008 White Dog Finalist**
Ch. Sinabar Adrenaline Buzz, ROM
( Am/Can CH. Lonestar Whole Lota Hoopla, ROM X CH. Bullyrook’s Adrenalin Rush, ROM)
Luigi is a big mush of a dog
and he has surpassed every goal we ever set for him.
We call him “The Best Dog Ever”.
`Luigi `
He’s lounging at home now
and will be back out as a Veteran in a couple of years.
Bred and Co-owned by Sandee Frascone
Sinabar Bull Terriers
email: sinabarbts@sbcglobal.net
Owned and Handled by Nadine Robards
Valentino Bull Terriers
email: ozzythebully@yahoo.com
Sinabar and Valentino
Introduces.....
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Sinabar Exotic at Valentino
(CH. Bestuvall Razor Redicut and CH. Sinabar Aphrodisiac)
At Silverwood, Pearl won all her classes, and on Monday at the BTCA Specialty. She was
Winners Bitch from the 6-9 Puppy Bitch class for a 5 point Major under Gayle Denman.
.
Our SINCEREST Thanks!
~Pearl~
Bred &
Owned by
Nadine Robards
Valentino
Bull Terriers
&
Sandee Frascone
Sinabar
Bull Terriers
Sinabar Exotic at Valentino
Pictured here with Sweeps judge Steve Schmidt.
Thank you for this win!
More from
Pearl...
“I Love to
dress up”
Handled here by Breeder/Owner
Nadine Robards
email: ozzythebully@yahoo.com
Soquel and MilleniuM
Soquel Millenium BlackFern
(Ch. Brummagem Spectacular Bid, ROM ex Ch.. Brigadoon All Black Soquel, ROM)
Haberbush
BEST COLORED PUPPY in SWEEPSTAKES
2008 BTCA National Specialty
Judge: Steve Schmidt
Breeder/Owner/Handler:
Co-Breeder/Co-Owner:
Gail Harlamoff
Naomi Waynee
Soquel Bull Terriers
MilleniuM Bull Terriers®
soquelkiwi@sbcglobal.net
(photo at14 months)
nwaynee@q.com
Bestuvall
GET RAZOR
WANT TO “GET SHARP”?
CH.BESTUVALL RAZOR REDI-CUT, ROM AND PROGENY
SILVERWOOD 2008 STUD DOG CLASS
Judge: Hon David Merriam
“Razor” is the proud sire of these wonderful puppies. Each one is major pointed under
ROM breeder judges.
LEFT TO RIGHT
Byron’s Lady Marmalade, Sinabar Exotic at Valentino, (standing) Action Pure Class
Sinabar Passionate Kisses , Action Top Class.
A HUGE THANK YOU TO THE OWNERS OF THESE PUPPIES AND TO THE JUDGES WHO HAVE
REWARDED THE QUALITY OF RAZORS “GET”
WATCH FOR THEM IN THE RING.
Owned & Loved by
Janis & Stanley Lake
Jan Dykema
" RAZOR"
No BSL
bestuvall@sbcglobal.net
Bred By
Tom & Carole Huey
Jan Dykema
Presents
Champion Butterfly Field's Angelica
"Jelly"
Ann-Dee’s White Rock Chad
Sire: Butterfly Field’s Elmer Spud
Jessies Dixieland Flo
Ann-Dee’s Right Dakota
Dam: Butterfly Fields Magday
Ann-Dee’s Black Beauty
Jelly strutted her stuff at Silverwood and was chosen as one of the Colored Bitch Finalist
out of a large class of contestants. Thank you judges Lynne Myall and Claudia Sharp for this
wonderful honor.
Visit us at,
Loved and Spoiled by:
Juan and Phyllis Azeur
Handled by Phyllis Azeur
BullyManor@BullyManor.com / www.BullyManor.com
901-828-6534
Hot Off The Press For October 2008
Wins
Champion Miramax Maximillion - “Max,” happy as can be and full of himself, strutted around
the ring with his progeny behind him to take Best White Stud Dog at the National Speciality in
Orlando Florida under the Honorable Judge David Merriam. Thank you for his win. Way to go Max!
Thank you Jay, Ed, Wendy, Mary, Chris, and Ty for your assistance.
Bully Manor’s Titan - “Miles” was debonair in the 12 to 18 month junior dog class and went on to
take Reserve Winners Dog at the National Speciality in Orlando Florida under the Honorable Judge
David C. Merriam. Thank you for his win. Thank you Vickie for your assistance.
Bully Manor’s Pure Pandemonium - “Tara” took the lead at the National Specialty in Orlando,
Florida and won her 12 to 18 month junior bitch class with stiff competition on her heels. Thank
you Honorable Judge David C. Merriam for her win.
Warradcasey Cold As Ice At Kilacabar - Our new English boy “Preston” arrived from England
2 days before the National in Orlando, Florida and won his Open Dog class. Thank you Honorable
Judge David C. Merriam for his win.
Champion Butterfly Fields’ Angelica - “Jelly” was a true princess in the ring at Silverwood.
She was bestowed the honor of being a Colored Bitch Finalist under judges Lynne Myall and
Claudia Sharp. Thank you judges for honoring her. We are very proud of our Jelly Bean. What a
little lady!
Champion Bullovers Bethany - “Bethany” While her companions were away at the National and
Silverwood our “Bethany” completed her championship by going Best of Breed at the Memphis
shows on October 11th and 12th. She was handled by our caretaker Jeffery Boyle. Thank you
judges Mr. James J. Ham and Mrs. Karen C. Wilson for her wins and for completing her
championship. Thank you Jeffery for doing such a terrific job.
Visit us at at,
http://www.bullymanor.com
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Byron’s Lady Marmalade
( CH. Bestuvall Razor Redi Cut ROM X Byron’s Queen of the Hop)
Winner of the
Bred By Exhibitor Class
at this year’s BTCA National!
Alice had fun in Orlando!
She placed third in the 12 to 18 Class of Sweeps
and went on to Win the BBE Class at the Specialty Show
under the Honorable David Merriam.
Thanks to all who helped me and rewarded Alice.
Breeder/Owner `
Byron Bull Terriers` Franciene Pytko ` email at ByronBully@aol.com
Wakatang
Our latest addition
Wakatang
Hysteria
“
Jo”
(
)
Bodalla Marshall Stone x Wakatang Tiger Miffy ROM
We hope that Jo can emulate her half sister, Ch Wakatang Love Bomb ROM’s , success.
Owned bred and loved by
Hugh and Bernadette Marshall
Victoria Australia
61 3 5998 7823
Email: h.bmarsh@bigpond.net.au
www.wakatangbullterriers.com.au
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Open Trophy Show Classes Judged by: Ms. Sandee Frascone (US)
BTFA Supported ROM Points & CKC Championship Points at Seaway K. C. Shows
Friday, May 1/09 Judge: Mr. Ray Sharp (USA) (ROM Points)
Saturday, May 2/09 Judge: Alison Ibbitson (USA) (ROM Points)
BTFA Annual Canadian Kennel Club Championship Specialty Show
Sunday, May 3, 2009.
Judge: Mark Phillips, (UK) ( ROM Points)
Sweepstakes: Catherine Landsborough (CAN)
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The 2nd Bull Terrier Specialty Show in Chile
Submitted by Marcos Fonseca
Saturday August 16th, 2008.
After a heavy and nasty rain the day before the show, that threatened the cancelation
of the event, the second specialty Bull Terrier show in Chile took place. Judged by
Mr. Edd Bivin (USA). The venue of the event was "El Colegio Seminario Pontificio
Menor, Las Condes" in Santiago de Chile.
The entry for the show was 30 dogs, White and Coloured variety. In addition to the significant number of
fanatics and enthusiastic people of the breed. It is important to highlight the good environment and camaraderie among the competitors and the general public
attending the show.
More important than the results is the great pleasure that is felt when a number of great bull terriers and many
lovers of the breed and to be able to share moments of pleasant and enjoyable healthy chat. This way we all
realize that we are not alone in this world of "Fanatics of the Bull Terrier. "
It is also very valuable for people outside the breed, to change the general public belief
associating it as a "dangerous dog". Any event that helps to enhance the true image of bull terrier as a
"companion dog", a dog restless, mischievous, playful but well behaved… will always be valuable.
Perhaps long away from a trophy show, or even a Silverwood, this is a magnificent opportunity to gather the
people spirit around a common effort to contribute to our loved breed.
Here below are the results from this year’s Show:
Best Puppy Special / White
GOHETE’S MALIBU (ONASIS BON-AMI X REBEKA VON CHIRAM)
Reserve without participant
Best Puppy / White
MEI XIANG LOVERS ROCK
(SKULL HEAS OF CHILCAN X CHINITA DE CANBUL)
Reserve without participant
Best Junior / White
GOHETE'S SOÑADORA (OJO X OJO IMI BULLCOR X LAIKA SPARTACOS)
Reserve without participant
BISS / White
GOHETE'S SOÑADORA (OJO X OJO IMI BULLCOR X LAIKA SPARTACOS)
Reserve BISS / Coloured - ONASIS BON-AMI
(VIKINGO DE LORD BULL X CANQUIMERA DE CORAJE)
We all will continue doing our best to make every show better each year.
One of our biggest ambitions is to organize a third Bull Terrier Specialty and hopefully, with time, become an
annual tradition as in other countries. It may be helpful to all who wish to start breeding for the
improvement of the quality of our dogs. We hope one day to have participants from other South American
countries and to be able to share this experience with more exhibitors.
I want to thank a group of anonymous people who were committed to this effort.
They are Mr. Horacio Menares, Mr. Claudio Salvo, Mr., Ruben Riera, Mr. Mario Letelier.
In addition to this we all have to acknowledge the support of the people of Chile Kennel Club
(http://www.kennelclub.cl/ ), without their support this event would not have been possible.
Attending a dog show should be a moment of joy, a sign of a healthy lifestyle, and a place where we could talk
about the breed . It should not be just about winning.
I hope in the near future to be able to write to you about a third Bull Terrier Specialty in Chile.
Thank you for listening & allowing me to share about our Specialty.
SHOWING YOUR BULL TERRIER
Victoria Corse
Corsaire Bull Terriers
Marshfield, Mass. USA
April 2008
You can add another dimension to your
relationship with your Bull Terrier by venturing
into the wondrous world of dog showing,
provided that you have nerves of steel and skin
like a rhinoceros. If you are sensitive to slights,
or quickly stirred to rage by perceived injustice,
you may decide instead to take up sky-diving,
spelunking, or some other activity less risky to
the equilibrium.
It is advisable to first seek expert advice on the
overall quality of your Dear Friend; not as your
companion, but as a Bull Terrier as described in
the Standard of the Breed, which is available
from many sources. In England, the home of the
breed, you will easily find the Standard on the Kennel Club’s website at
http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/68. In the USA, go to the website of the Bull
Terrier Club of America for the Illustrated Standard. Please keep in mind the two most
significant differences between the USA and the rest of the world where the Bull
Terrier Standard is concerned; firstly, White and Coloured Bull Terriers are shown
separately, and secondly, the subsection on mouths allows for a level bite as well as
for scissors. The novice will find a lot of the
terminology confusing and extremely subjective;
the line drawings by Cynthia Lord Ruddy in the
Bull Terrier Club of America’s Illustrated Standard
are a huge help in understanding the language and
descriptions in the Breed Standard for Bull Terriers
in any country. Visit the BTCA web site at
http://www.btca.com/ and click “Education”.
Before you ever walk into a show ring you should
park yourself ringside at several Specialty Bull
Terrier shows with an experienced Mentor, or
Mentors, and listen to a running commentary on
structure, type and movement. Allow for individual
interpretation to some extent, but knowledgeable
Bull Terrier Fanciers should all be able to recognize breed virtue in any number of
dogs, whatever their style, sex or colour. While it is unlikely that any two judges will
select exactly the same animals in their placements, they should be ending up with the
same top three or four animals in each class. After listening carefully and watching
intently, go home and look over your darling… ask yourself, “Does Spot have an eggshaped head, or is that an eyebrow ridge I see? Does he have a short, straight, back or
are his hips three inches higher than his shoulder?” Be honest with yourself, but before
you fall into despair, contact your Mentor (who is hopefully also your breeder) and
ask them to evaluate your guy for you.
Should you all conclude that it’s worth a
shot, the real work begins!
RINGCRAFT
People like to complain bitterly about
trickery in the show ring… instead of
whingeing about it, learn how to rise above
it or how to beat the tricksters at their own
games. Handling, or “ringcraft”, classes are
offered by many kennel clubs on a local
level, both as a service to their members
and as a way to raise funds for the Club. Contact the primary Kennel Club in your
country for a listing of local all-breed and breed specific Clubs in your area, or ask
that Mentor of yours for referrals to local classes. No amount of classes will
compensate for the training and socialization you do at home and out in your
community. If Spot is a perfect show dog in the garden, but becomes a shrieking
lunatic the minute other dogs come into view,
you are doomed to frustrated defeat. If Spot is
animated and pleased with himself at the
public park, but suddenly turns into the “poor
little beaten orphan dog” the minute you cross
into the ring, you might as well save your
entry fees for chocolate to sooth your lacerated
nerves. Showing has to be FUN, or Bull
Terriers just won’t do it. Bribery and practice
are key components to successful show-ring
training. Your goal is a dog who trots briskly
around the ring on a loose leash and stands
attentively, with wagging tail and ears bang up
on his head, looking at you with adoration and
intensity. Many other breeds “string up” their
dogs, using a taut lead both on the move and
stacking. This is not what we want to see in
the Bull Terrier ring; strung-up Bullies will get even, one way or another… being
“strung up” is NOT fun. Never discipline your Bullie for an extra bounce in class or
the ring; encourage them to keep all fours somewhere near Mother Earth, but realize
that joie de vivre is the reason that that Specialist Judge has Bull Terriers, as well as
you!
Here’s another tip… NO ONE CARES ABOUT YOU!! (errrr… except your poor dog!)
This isn’t about YOU, it’s all about Spot. No one’s actually looking at you, unless
your trousers are covered in chalk or your shirt’s cut so low that your undergarments,
or lack thereof, are on display (more on show ring attire later). Chant the showing
mantra to yourself, “I am the bridesmaid, no one is looking at me” and focus on
making your dog happy and excited to be in the ring.
As promised… show ring attire. To be fair, as long as you are clean, neat and covered,
you should be able to wear anything you like in the ring. Realistically, there is an
expectation that you are dressing to complement
your dog and demonstrate respect to the Sport of the
Dog Show. I began showing dogs in 19-never-youmind, as a Junior Handler in a 4-H Dog Club
Program. It will be a cold day in hell before you see
me exhibiting in trousers, with my hair in my face,
or chewing gum. I have absolutely no doubt
whatsoever that Miss LaPointe, my former 4-H
leader, would rise straight out of the ground and
strike me dead with a lightning bolt. I prefer a skirt
suit, with a skirt long enough that I can bend
gracefully and short enough that my dog is not
battling ten yards of fabric flapping in its face as we
move. Many women show in smart pant-suits or
divided skirts; it’s a matter of personal preference.
For men, a pair of presentable khaki or grey trousers,
with a polo shirt and jacket, or a suit with tie, are a
safe bet. Keep in mind that a dark dog will utterly vanish against black or dark grey
legs. A white dog will contrast brilliantly, but any excess chalking will be exposed to
the entire world. In many countries, exhibitors show in jeans, high heeled boots,
ripped tee-shirts… it’s all a matter of “When in Rome” but neat, clean and respectful
attire is always the best bet.
GROOMING FOR THE SHOWRING
Hopefully, your Bull Terrier is always ready for head to toe examination with short
toenails, clean teeth and ears, a gleaming coat without calluses, stains or dandruff and
hard, fit muscling on a frame covered with exactly the right amount of weight.
(hahahahahaha!!!) OK, reality check… that’s about as likely for the average bestloved-friend as that you yourself are always perfectly maintained.
For basic supplies before you present your darling to the World’s critical eye you will
need:
1. A block of "French White" grooming chalk.
2. Very sharp little scissors and very fine (at least
36 tooth) one-sided thinning shears
3. A human hair dressing product called
"cholesterol"... I use “Queen Helene”.
4. A dog product called "Chalk Mate".
5. "Gold Bond Extra Strength Medicated Powder”
(in the GREEN bottle)
6. Human "Clown White" makeup from a theatrical
supply company. I use "Mehron" in an 8-oz tub.
7."Loose" White Chalk in a big tub, (I use "Winners
Circle" Terrier Chalk or “Gator”, if I can get it.) and
a human cosmetic brush or velvet pad applicator
8. A bottle of "Waterless Shampoo" (a purple liquid
you can use to clean without water), and a spray
bottle to apply it with.
9. Several hand towels and washcloths, and a bath
towel to cover the grooming table or crate.
Bathe your Bully the day before the show. When (s)he is almost dry, lightly work the
cholesterol into the coat, all over. This will make her/him shine, and keep them from
getting flaky dandruff, which shows up something awfully on a dark coat.
Clip the facial whiskers with scissors, or use a beard & moustache clipper if you are
fortunate enough to own one, and do NOT forget the ones above the eyes, or on the
cheeks. Trim the toenails… I use a 2 speed cordless Dremel grinding tool; it’s more
precise and has less risk of drawing blood. Using the thinning shears, very slowly trim
the underside of the tail so that there is no "feathering" on it, just a thick, tapered-to-apoint "whip". Do the same down the back of the legs, especially if your dog has a
tendency towards “feathering” like a setter. You should look at any areas where hair
growth changes direction; the backs of the legs and throat are the most noticeable.
You are NOT trying to cut all the hair off, just making it so that none sticks out. If you
are at all unsure of what I'm talking about, wait & ask for help at the show from
someone who has done this before.
On the morning of the show, get there early and buy most of these products at the
show. They will be cheaper than online or at a pet store, and you can see what you are
getting. In the NorthEast USA, “CherryBrook” is a good stall to start at.
To make up your Bully for the ring, start right next to the black part of the nose & lips
spreading the clown white smoothly into the skin over any pink/white areas of the
face, working up towards the eyes, and always in the direction of the hair growth. This
should not be "caked on" but a well worked-in film of whiteness. Using the puff, dab
the loose chalk all over the white and Clown-whited areas. Vigorously blow off any
loose chalk, or use a soft brush to get rid of the loose stuff; it is a BIG no-no to have
"foreign substances” on your dog. Use a cloth moistened with dry shampoo to clean
any white stains off any colored parts of the face.
Rub the white legs and feet with the Chalkmate so they are barely damp, then sprinkle
them well with the Gold Bond. It is very "menthol-y" so DO NOT put it on faces,
yours or your dogs’! (But boy, does it cover foot & leg stains!) Work it in with your
fingertips, vigorously, roughing up the hair on the foot & leg. Lightly smooth more
cholesterol on the body and wipe down really well with a terry-cloth hand towel. Do
NOT use any chalk or other loose stuff on the body, just on the face and legs. Before
you actually go in the ring, blow on the face again, and make sure there are no clumps
of "goo" or areas of caked-on chalk... this is the ultimate in "natural" make-up! Bring a
baggie, and break off a piece of the block-chalk for your pocket so if needed you can
do a really sneaky touch-up just before you go in the ring. It is extremely
embarrassing to have a dog shake in the ring and vanish in a white cloud of illegal
substances. Don’t do it to yourself, or the judge. Slinking out of the ring because
you’ve been “excused” is no way to start a show career.
After much trial and error, I use a light
weight metal choke and a white bridleleather show-lead for the boys. The collar is
much larger than recommended, because I
want it to drop well back on the shoulder
when the dog is standing. My girls are
usually shown on a white latigo-leather
lead, that looks like it wouldn't hold a
Chihuahua, but I am so extraneous to their
efforts in the ring that I could show them on
dental floss. I don’t like nylon either for
collars or leads; it saws at your hands and at
the dogs' necks, but if you are going to use
it, use a round white nylon choke and
matching lead. I always have several sets in my tack box, because they are very
strong. Many people like to use a round white rope slip lead. Several exhibitors in the
US and UK will have some to sell; ask around if you see them being used at a show
and want to try them. For bait, buy frozen sliced beef liver. Thaw it slightly and
simmer it in enough water to cover for about 15 minutes. Then lay it on Tin Foil
(VERY important!!!) on a cookie sheet. Spread a thin layer of chopped garlic on it. I
use the stuff in the jars that they sell at the supermarkets; it’s very concentrated and a
little goes a long way. Bake it very slowly at about 300 degrees, turning it every 15
minutes or so until it is dried out. Cut it in small cubes, and freeze it in manageable
size baggies. It'll keep a long time in the freezer. It STINKS. Use the baggies in your
pockets to keep the liver from wrecking your clothes. You will eventually want to own
a grooming table as it saves your back, and a set of wheels to haul your crate & other
paraphernalia around on... possibly also an aluminum tack box. Start with the basics,
though, before you spend a fortune on the "trimmings".
At the heart of showing your dog must be that it is a pleasure; that you are presenting
to the world your Bully, who makes you proud and joyful, and that you are
participating in a sport that is designed to showcase the best Bull Terriers that breeders
and exhibitors can produce. Go forth and conquer graciously, or lose with a smile and
a handshake. Never forget that every exhibitor loves their own dog as much as you
love yours; to criticize the judging is to imply that somebody’s Darling didn’t deserve
to win, not just that you believe that YOUR Darling did. Go home and weep into your
pillow, or kick the door, just don’t do it where anyone else can see or hear you. If you
win, don’t gloat! The only thing uglier than a
bitter loser is a smug winner… tomorrow may be
a very different day and no one ever forgets the
disrespect of the arrogant. It’s just a dog show, in
the end you had best be happy that you are going
home with the dog you arrived with in the
morning.
See you at the Shows!
Victoria & the Corsaire Bull Terriers
L i t te r Ne ws ....
No ve m b e r
Imperial Bull Terriers
2008
Imperial Babies
7 pups born 9/14/08
Sire: Cool Conquistador at Crossgarley
Dam: Ch Flashbaks Amazing Grace
2 white females, 2 white males,
1 blk brindle male, 1 blk brindle female,
1 red female
Contact Jake and Heather Jones at:
imperialbullies@yahoo.com
www.imperialbullterriers.com
Wendigo
&
Bull Terriers
Ch. Dazlin Defiance
Buoys Wendigo Sarah in Sable
5 Pups born on Oct 17, 2008
3 boys, one brindle ,one black brindle, one white (brindle patch)
2 girls, one white, brindle patch, one black brindle
Due to Whelp...on Nov 17
Ch. TNG N Buoy’s Concrete Blonde
X Madcap Veni Vidi Vici
7-8 pups confirmed on Ultasound
Contact Jane Killion at:
Madcapbt@ptd.net
Contact:
Elizabeth Hennessy DVM
wendigobt@yahoo.com
TNG
&
Madcap
Bull Terriers