Ch Callastaff Lakeland Lad

photo by: Bev Harrison

DCC, Best of Breed

Terrier Group 3

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.