Ch Callastaff Lakeland Lad

Breeder : CALLASTAFF
Breed : Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Location : Harwell, Oxfordshire
Birthdate : 25th September 2015
Colour : Black
Fully Health Testedⓘ

Owned by Mark & Lesley Higham

Became a Champion at 26 months, 5th Top UK Stafford 2017, 2nd Top UK Stafford 2018, as of Nov 2018 Duke has 9 CC's and 5 RCC's

2018: Manchester DCC & BOB, Terrier Group 3, Morecambe Bay & Cumbria, DCC & BOB, Bath DCC & BOB, Terrier Group 4, Blackpool DCC, RCC Paignton, North East DRCC, Driffield DCC, Midland Counties RCC

2017: Best of Breed SBTC & SWSBTC, CC's SWKA, SBTC & SWSBTC. RCC's East of England & Western SBTC.

Critiques
Northern Counties, Bev Harrison, September 2016
Puppy 9 (1)
1st Higham's Callastaff Lakeland Lad
I just loved this black brindle dog, what a puppy, a head to die for with a stunning expression, he has the neatest of ears that frame his head beautifully, his eyes are coal black and round. Correct bite. A good depth and width to his skull, just so clean in his lip too. His last puppy class, I believe, and his maturity showed in this class. He is in lovely condition, gleaming from head to toe with health and fitness, a balanced puppy with very clean lines and no exaggeration. Balanced in head and body. Front is straight with the correct weight of bone to show strength but not overdone. Strong neck blending nicely into well-placed shoulders, top-line level with short-coupled body and balanced depth of brisket for rib. Powerful rear quarters with ample bend to stifle. Correct tail set, moved and handled well. My best puppy dog who was beaten to best puppy in show by his sister. Cant wait to see his progress in the ring, for me he is stunning.

SBTC, Helen Wall, NOVEMBER 2016
Junior Dog:-20 Ent, 5 Abs
1st Higham's Callastaff Lakeland Lad - A standard boy with a beautiful head, strong & clean giving off that typical Stafford expression, dark eyes & ears nicely set, good mouth, nice short clean muzzle with a good under jaw. Body shaping up nice showing a pleasing outline. Shoulders well laid back, with a clean front and good bone. Body compacted with nice amount of rib, top line good which he kept level on the move. Rear hindquarters good with a bend of stifle & hocks well let down, held a correct tail carriage.

National Terrier 2017, Paul Stanway: Yearling Dog - 18 - 2 Abs,
2nd - Higham's - Callastaff Lakeland Lad
Another virtue delivery regarding this lad, Black Brindle standard size who provides all the listed standard requirements as required, headshape is excellent with well pronounced cheek muscles, correct bite neat ear carriage with a cracking expression, well boned throughout with excellent pigmentation, stands foursquare with his correct fore and rear quarters, moved ok but went a little naughty when called back in for the challenge, further wins on the cards for this boy.

Crufts 2017, Dean Cund, Junior dog (23 entries)
2nd Higham Callastaff Lakeland Lad another top quality youngster listening back to my notes I commented this dog should make an easy champion as should my CC winner. loved his style & type displaying a super head, so clean with excellent expression, lovely true straight front with correct angulation of shoulders showing good length of upper arm, beautiful dog when shown in profile displaying all of his excellent virtues and there are many, moved well both ways, a lovely example of the breed called back in to challenge for the RCC but didn't get his act together on the move.

BIRMINGHAM NATIONAL 2017, Judge: Mr Harry Coble, YD (7,1a)
1 Higham's Callastaff Lakeland Lad, standard size b/br with an excellent clean cut head, good bite with decent size teeth, neat well placed ears & dark eyes, which enhance his expression. Stands four square & presents a pleasing outline. Shown in fit condition, moved well in front but would have liked a more positive rear action. A classy dog that should have a good future;

Western Staffordshire Bull Terrier Society Championship Show.
26/05/17, Maria Morris
YD. 1.Higham's Callastaff Lakeland Lad, black brindle who walked in the ring meaning business, he has such ring presence, he demands you to look at him, stunning head, neat ears, beautiful expression, his eyes watched me all the time, gleaming coat, and in very fit condition, has a good side profile, moved and handled well, another I predict will wear a crown RCC

East of England, 9th July 2017, Dave Manito
Y.D. 1. Higham's Callastaff Lakeland Lad, Another stunning black brindle dog of correct blend of bull and terrier, pushed my CC winner all the way, super head shape on this young dog, short deep through head with distinct stop, dark round well placed eyes, lovely neat ears giving a very nice expression, he has good width to muzzle lips tight with correct scissor bite with good under jaw, his front is clean with width and depth of brisket, he is well angulated front and rear his topline is level, his ribs are well sprung , his body is short coupled and he is tucked up well into loin, his rear quarters are well muscled, his movement was very good and he moved well on tight well padded feet, I was delighted to award this dog the Reserve CC. a lot more to come from this lad for sure.

DOWNLANDS SBTC CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 21/10/2017, JUDGE :MARK DAVIES (SEBSONIC).
Class 11 LD (16,1a). class full of quality only had five cards what a shame.. 1st Higham's Callastaff Lakeland Lad. B/b dog that looked good to the eye from all angles with a super head piece and wicked expression who was on his toes at all times, coat gleaming, neat rose ears , darkest of eyes, strong under jaw with a perfect bite, good depth to brisket, good front, strong short neck flowing nicely into well laid shoulders with no looseness, well-muscled throughout, with great top line which was held on the move, good spring of rib with good tuck up to loin, good bend of stifle moved with purpose covering the ground with ease, my preference would like to see more to the rear quarters top class dog who should gain his title in time.

STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER SOUTH WALES 8/10/2017
Judge(s): MR CRAIG SCANLAN
LD (8,1)
1st Higham, Callastaff Lakeland lad, Stunning B/br dog who watched me from the moment he entered to the moment he left the ring demanding my attention, he's in super condition and is a good blend of bull and terrier, Fantastic head piece with small rose ears he uses so well to set of his Beautiful keen expression, good length and width to muzzle which is housing a correct scissor bite, clean well placed shoulders with a good front and depth of brisket, he has a good outline and is short coupled and well angulated in front and rear with a correct tail set and carriage, Moved well holding his top line and was handled very well, Very pleased to award him his CC and hopefully a lot more to come from this youngster! Pushed BOB hard on the day

Mr Laurie Ford
THE STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 12TH NOVEMBER 2017
LIMIT DOG
A dream of a class to judge with places decided by the narrowest of margins!
1st. Higham CALLASTAFF LAKELAND LAD managed to tick 9 out of 10 boxes for me. What a quality dog this is. As an overall package this boy blew me away! His size and balance is there for all to see. Standing four square he presents a picture in my minds eye of the almost perfect Staffordshire Bull Terrier. In his gleaming short black coat this boy has a broad skull of depth with small rose ears and dark round eyes which are placed correctly in the head. His strong muzzle and defined stop is complemented by the tightest of lips which all add up to a picture perfect expression. Regular scissor bite with large white and strong canines. A short muscular neck flows into a gun barrel front assembly and his tight well padded feet enhance his latent power when viewed head on. Enough depth of brisket here to give ample daylight without appearing "shelly". His rib is well sprung and of length to a strong loin. Hindquarters have plenty of musculation which powers him along with effortless ease. Up on his toes all the time this boy seems to know how good he is! A natural showman it won't be long before he gains his title. It was my pleasure and a privilege to award him the CC and in agreement with my co-judge BIS.

STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER CLUB OF SOUTH WALES CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
SUNDAY 26TH NOVEMBER 2017 DOGS
Judge Julie Kemp
LIMIT
1st HIGHAM, Mark, Callastaff Lakeland Lad, black/brindle, what can I say, I could not take my eyes of this dog, his presence as he walked into the ring, the shine on his coat, so dark, his Stafford smile, this dog commanded your attention, I have seen him outside the ring and he caught my eye, but until I saw him close up and examined, I was more surprised, his condition and fitness, he is well constructed from correct head to skull ratio, big white teeth, correct dentition, tight lipped, neat rose ears, and the happiness of this dog, he just loves the show ring. The strength of neck flows into correct shoulder placement, through to the spring of rib and tuck up, bend of stifle, to tight feet with dark nails, pump handle tail, he wants to run up and down the mat, but his handler soon gets the best out of him and he is at one with her once settled, it was with no hesitation that he won this class. In the final line up he was my C.C WINNER , and to K.C approval, the breeds newest CHAMPION… also BEST IN SHOW, and with my co-judge MR BILL BLACKER (CROSSGUNS) in agreement.

MANCHESTER DOG SHOW SOCIETY CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIERS (DOGS)
THURSDAY 18TH JANUARY 2018
Karon Jackson
OPEN DOG (13/1)
1st Higham's CALLASTAFF LAKELAND LAD B/Br who is quite captivating as a top quality example of breed type. He has an air of regal arrogance as he stands freely, enticing you to look and look again, which I did. Very balanced blend of bull and terrier straight out of the top drawer. His clean head piece shows good depth and width of skull, deep through muzzle and of balanced proportions with a defined stop. Length of muzzle in comparison to his skull was for me spot on; no exaggeration no excess flesh just classic head profile. He has a pleasing expression with well set dark round eyes and the neatest of ears. Correct teeth and bite with good underjaw. I liked his front on appearance with smooth lines from good shoulder into straight well boned front assembly and neat feet with good pads. Up on his pasterns and looking alert at all times. Looking at him from the side his profile showed good underline, with correct depth of brisket and shapely tuck up into well covered loin. A picture of good all round balance and structure. Good bend to his stifle and let down of hock. Well muscled shapely rear with good inner and outer thigh . He moved with drive and purpose, parallel fore and aft. Stood foursquare with an imposing profile. Extremely eye catching dog who is one to challenge the best. Typical example of the breed for me and one who will go on to please many a Judge as theres such a lot to admire here. His handler knows just how to get the best from him but his ring presence and many attributes were there for all to see. A compendium of distinction and class. A real credit to his breeders and owners. He competed well in this class and for the Challenge and with no hesitation resulted in my awarding him the Dog CC and with the Referees decision BEST OF BREED. He also went on the take Group 3 in the Terrier Group - a fantastic day all round for a top notch dog.

Morecambe Bay & Cumbria SBTC, Championship Show
Elaine Pearson
Open Dog 15(1 abs)
1st Highams CH Callastaff Lakeland Lad
B/B of the highest quality. In superb condition from head to toe. The best of heads with body to match. Chiseled shaped head with pronounced stop, and cheek bumps. Darkest of eyes, rose shaped ears, good dentition and tight lipped. Short well padded tight feet, strong hindquarters and pump handle tail. Moved with power. A pleasure to award him CC. A credit to his owners/handlers. BOB, Harry Robinson referee decision

Bath Canine Society Championship
Show 25.5.2018
1st HIGHAM Mr M,
CH.Callastaff Lakeland Lad, Bl/B, My "STAR" Of The Day This Boy Is Straight Out Off The Top Drawer. His Head & Expression Is To Die For He Has The Most Beautiful Well Shaped Head with A Broad Deep Skull with Super Cheek Muscles, Chiselled Stop, Dark Round Eye, Lovely Clean Foreface Housing A Correct Scissor Bite, Excellent Well Boned Front With Excellent Feet, Well Sprung Rib with a Deep Brisket, Level Top and Nice Defined Body With A Good Backend Stood Four Square, Moved Well & He Was Handled To Perfection. Pleased To Award Him The Dog C.C & Best Of Breed He Then Went On To Win TERRIER GROUP 4.
Terry Wood (Bultery)

East Anglian Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club
27th May 2018
Judge: Fred Jones (Foyleoak)
Open Dog 17 (4)
1st Higham Ch. Callastaff Lakeland Lad Black brindle, very animated Stafford with excellent ring presence - "this dog shows himself off". Powerful head piece without being over done, strong muzzle, well placed eyes, distinct stop, neat ears, all makes for a pleasing expression. Well boned straight front, good feet, strong neck, nice spring of rib, short coupled, moved with confidence to take this class. Overall a very smart dog that I liked a lot, another one that was a serious contender in the line up

Southern Counties Canine Association 2018
Staffordshire Bull Terriers
Judge Jack Coats
2nd. Mr M Higham, Ch Callastaff Lakeland Lad
Bk brindle dog. Deep through and broad head with strong powerful foreface. Good bite, super defined cheek muscles, good dark eye, with neat rose ears. His front is good on well padded feet. He has good depth to his brisket, with good tuck up and good hind angulation. He has great ring presence and demands your attention, he is a very nice dog. Turned out in very good condition.

STAFFORDSHIRE BULL BLACKPOOL 2018
Judge(s): MR MARTIN PHILLIPS
OD (9, 1)
1 Higham's Ch Callastaff Lakeland Lad. Good brindle dog who has all the essentials of being a champion. Type, quality, balance and soundness. He features all these, well handled, pleased to give him CC and BD.

Leeds Championship Show 29th July 2018
Staffordshire Bull Terriers, Harry Carter
2nd CH Callastaff Lakeland Lad B/Brindle, another top class dog with a excellent head, good depth to skull, dark eye, strong muzzle, good under jaw, well pronounced cheek bumps, correct bite, clean lip, correct bite, well boned straight front, well padded feet, good pigment, correct shoulder placement, ample rib, short coupled, strong rear quarters moved & handled well two top class Males



Paignton 4/8/18 - Judge: Mike Bradley
OD (11,1)
1. Higham's CH CALLASTAFF LAKELAND LAD. Black brindle with the best of heads, clean lips, dark eyes and correct ear carriage giving a lovely expression. He has good bone and good depth of brisket. Would like a little more rib. His topline is level and he has good quarters. Moved out well. Very well handled. Very nice. DRCC.

The North Eastern Staffordshire Bull Terrier Clubs 2018 Championship Show, Dave Lee
O.D. (21). This is Without a doubt the Finest class of Open Class Dogs that I have had the Honour and Privilege to Judge. Easily I could have awarded the Challenge Certificate to most of the class, the Quality was that Good and beyond, and I feel it would be lapse of me not to mention the owner's names and dogs.

2nd. Higham's - Callastaff Lakeland Lad. Impressive B/B oozing Breed type and virtues, good blend of Bull and Terrier, and strong foreface giving a wonderful typical expression. Good Mouth with strong white teeth, clean muzzle, good reach strong neck blending into a well-constructed front, and good well-placed shoulders well boned front legs and well-padded demanded attention. Well balanced and pleasing outline well set tail level topline on both moving and standing, Good front reach and rear drive pleased to award the RCC.


Judge's Show Report Driffield Championship Show. September 22nd, 2018
Staffordshire Bull Terriers. Judge Mrs Linda Lee.
O.D. (8- 1abs )
1st. Higham; CH Callastaff Lakeland Lad . B/B a Dog I have admired from the ringside but never had the pleasure to asses until now , Oh my what a Stunning dog to get your hands on so difficult to fault him and so so worthy of his Title fits the standard to a T He carries a Beautiful head strong and bold without being overdone he carries the neatest of ears with dark round well set eyes giving that wonderful expression . Blunt strong foreface , mouth and detention correct tight lips, all fitting into strong neck and wonderful front structure ample well boned legs well up on his toes no weakness in his pasterns and super well-padded feet. Ample spring of rib connected to a muscular body along with strong and powerful hindquarters , built as they should be, so he moves as he should shown and presented today immaculately. ( the only fault I could find ? He is not mine ) Pleasure to award the Dog CC.