Tusselstaff

Alport Fire Cracker
Rikers Secret Sidekick x Classic Find at Alport
20/10/2002
Aka Gus

Cragails Wild Wooer
WildstaffLook Again x CH. Cragails Braw Wooer
29/03/2004
Aka Libby

Libby has tested unaffected for PHPV/HC/PPSC and has also tested clear for L2 Hga plus HC

***UPDATED TO ADD THAT GUS & LIBBY'S DAUGHTER -TUSSELSTAFF LITTLE CRACKER -HAS JUST WON HER FIRST RCC AT THE AGE OF 15 MONTHS!!!!****

Gus is a proven stud and is available to health tested bitches.

Gus has tested unaffected for PHPV/HC and tested
L 2 Hga HC genetically clear

Gus gained his first CC under Martin Grimwood , his second CC under Tony Brindley and his THIRD CC under Patrick McGlyn making him now a champion!!!!
He is therefore stud book qualified and Crufts qualified for life


Gus has produced some beautiful pups- one of which we have kept- Tusselstaff Black Fury (aka Ella). Please take a look at Ellas own page on here and also keep checking our website for regular updates on pups and other news from Tusselstaff
(Link to website is at top of main page)

Critiques:

*Dark br/w, proof positive that the standard can provide a true balance of bull and terrier. Skull of purposeful proprtions, width with depth, ample stop,neat ears & dark well placed eyes providing typical expression. Straight forequarters, strong but not overdone, with ample width and lift , neck flowed smoothly into withers & topline. Ample spring of rib, with good body definition both from above and side. Short coupled dog with good rear angulation & well muscled hams. Short smooth coat. Movement was smooth and purposeful. CC & RBIS*
Martin Grimwood

*Alport Fireracker; star of the day, judged him as a young dog and I’m pleased to see he has matured into the finished article that I expected he would. Terrific head and wicked expression, shortish /strong foreface with large teeth, best of fronts with good width and ample bone, short back, wide at shoulder tapering through ribs to light loins and powerful rear quarters. His conditioning was unsurpassed today and he exuded an image of power and athleticism. Best Dog and Best In Show *
Craig Dillon


*Brindle with white front. This dog’s biggest virtue is his balance – no part is exaggerated.
A “hard as nails dog” who might benefit from not being quite as fit as this.
Beautiful clean cut head with a great expression. Very alert and on his toes all the time. Isn’t that how a Stafford is supposed to be?
Enough width in front with well- muscled neck flowing into a short coupled, strong body. Well- angulated hindquarters and a good bend of stifle. Leans more towards the terrier than many of today’s exhibits but this didn’t deter me from awarding him the CC, his 3rd I believe. Congratulations.*
Patrick McGlyn

*Fit and athletic looking black brindle dog with beautiful head shape and deep through skull, leading to strong under jaz that housed big canines in a nice length of muzzle.His straight and clean cur front is so noticeable. He has a deep rib cage and is well tucked up in the loins. Nice length of body but short coupled due to good angulations. Up on his pasterns and well padded feet and walked with a free flowing action whilst holding his top line level.
Awarded CC and best of breed*
Tony Brindley



It is important that anyone looking for a pup should ensure that both dam and sire has been tested for PHPV/HC (with unaffected results) and that they have both also been DNA tested for L 2 Hga and HC-
ALWAYS ASK TO SEE PROOF OF HEALTH TESTS AS THERE ARE THOSE THAT SAY THEY TEST YET HAVENT!!!!!!! Any reputable breeder wont mind you asking

Those that have the breeds best interest at heart will have tested for both