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2005 MAJOR TROPHY SHOW JUDGES REPORT -
Mr Peet Oosthuizen

When Frikkie Fourie arrived to take me to the show, I began to experience the great event.  Welcomed by a thunderstorm, lush greenery, and Jeanette Fourie's lunch, the wonderful event started.  The Bullies and all of us felt the importance of the show.  It was a great honour to be one of the judges and thoroughly enjoyed judging with Lorraine and Nico.  Nothing is taken lightly, from the years of breeding and devotion that makes this event possible to the organisation of this great show deserves serious praise.  It was most enjoyable to the last moment when Carol Larkin took me back to the airport.

The overall depth of quality weighs in favour of the bitches.  Thus not surprisingly a bitch took the highest honour in the end.  This augurs well for the quality of Bullies in the coming years.  Exciting to look forward to.  The breed is convincing to establish itself assisted by this very well organised Major Trophy Show.

Candlestick Trophy for Best Imported Dog
Winner:  No 4 - Ch & Ch [UK] Neverland Housemaster (Imp UK)
   Took it with a combination of movement, topline and head qualities.

Ormandy Vase (SA Bred Dog under 2 years)
Winner:  No 5 - Avonjul Astronomer Royal
   Won on movement and outstanding head in profile.

Ormandy Jug (SA Bred Dog over 2 years)
Winner:  No 19 - Ch Denerad Mr Ice of Realzista
   Attractive patch over the left eye.  Good balance comes from top line, neck, tail setting and good
   layback.

Rheeder Trophy (Best Coloured Dog)
Winner:  No 12 - Ch Riberts Cold Duck
   Outstanding movement and top line lacking slightly in head qualities - under jaw, fill and profile.

Ormandy Vase (SA Bred Bitch under 2 years)
Winner:  No 33 - Dajamani Valnico of Bellators
   There were twelve bitches in the ring.  Outstanding qualities all round:  movement, head, layback and
   stifles.  Could have a little more show ring spirit (training) which will expose her qualities more readily. 
   Went on to win the Sandawana Trophy for SA Supreme Bull Terrier.

Ormandy Jug (SA Bred Bitch over 2 years)
Winner:  No 43 - Ch Lubjan Blanc de Blanc of Delvino
   Great showing spirit.  Lacks a little in profile and underjaw.  Had to fight hard to win.

Rhinestone Shield (Best Coloured Bitch)
Winner:  No 36 - Riberts River Rose
   Was a strong contender for Best Coloured Bull Terrier.  Hides her qualities.  Could improve with
   handling.

Tom Horner Tartary Trophy (Best Mover)
Winner:  No 16 - Ch Bullrage Franceskow of Klapnel
   Did it again this year with tough competition.

SABTC Victor Shield (Dog of the Year)
Winner:  No 4 - Ch & Ch [UK] Neverland Housemaster (Imp UK)
   See above.

SABTC Victor Shield (Bitch of the Year)
Winner:  No 33 - Dajamani Valnico of Bellators
   See above.

Supreme Bull Terrier Shield, SABTC Chairman Trophy for SA Supreme Bull Terrier & Sandawana Trophy for Supreme Bull Terrier
Winner:  No 33 - Dajamani Valnico of Bellators
   See above.