“Change to Judge”

Mrs Tracey Fletcher has stood down from judging the Ormandy Jug for Bitches and hence that judging appointment has been filled by our contracted spare judge : Mrs Melanie Whitehair

“Change to Selector”

Mrs Tracey Fletcher has stood down as a Selector for 2024 and is replaced by Mrs Joy Johnson who was our reserve selector

THE BULL TERRIER CLUB

2024 Invited Trophy Competitors and Judges

REGENT TROPHY

For dogs and bitches first exhibited at a Championship Show during the previous year where CCs are on offer to the breed (excluding Crufts Dog Show). A minimum of 10 animals are invited, of which at least four must be dogs and 6 must be bitches plus a Dog Reserve and a Bitch Reserve.

JUDGES

Mrs Joy Johnson (Javarke)

Mrs Teresa Westwood (Tulsadoom)

DOG INVITEES

Bluepoint Sparrowhawk

Irazistabull Star of Vulcan

Aricon Eye Roller

Ch Bilboen Pickpocket

Karmara’s Double Jeopardy

Blazinbullys Ace of Spades at Lydsyll

Llanwenarths Love and Pride

Gorbain Dark Destroyer Barnesmore

Dog Reserve : Abgar Gypsy King

BITCH INVITEES

Ch Grand Finale of Briden

Clansmann Wicked Deejay

Jasjak Tygrr Lily with Serenbull

Karmara’s Kiss and Tell at Winuwuk

Medusamyne Lovely Jubbly Pumpkin

Laronbelles Serpentine

Phoenixscar Mythical Magic

Bitch Reserve : Clansmann Flame of Gory

THE ORMANDY JUG FOR BITCHES

For bitches exhibited at a Championship Show during the previous year where CCs are on offer to the breed (excluding Crufts Dog Show). Ten bitches to be invited plus a First and a Second Reserve.

JUDGES

Mrs Dawn Godsall (Neverland)

Mrs Melanie Whitehair (Sandstone)

INVITEES

Ch Beaverden Atomic

Ch Grand Finale of Briden

Medusamyne Lovely Jubbly Pumpkin

Astasia Shiro Ojo

Bluepoint White Swan for Garthybull

Clansmann Wicked Deejay

Jasjak Tygrr Lily with Serenbull

Vataha the Constellation

Vetsbullies Killer Queen

Barnesmore Ice Angel Gorbain

1^st Reserve Bitch : Karmara’s Kiss and Tell at Winuwuk

2^nd Reserve Bitch : Phoenixscar Mythical Magic 

THE ORMANDY JUG FOR DOGS

For dogs exhibited at a Championship Show during the previous year where CCs are on offer to the breed (excluding Crufts Dog Show). Eight dogs to be invited plus a First and a Second Reserve.

JUDGES

Mr Bill Blacker (Crossguns)

Mr Peter Blair (Megaville)

INVITEES

Ch Bilboen Pickpocket

Bluepoint Sparrowhawk

Irazistabull Star of Vulcan

Aricon Eye Roller

Blazinbullys Ace of Spades at Lydsyll

Karmara’s Double Jeopardy

Gorbain Dark Destroyer Barnesmore

Llanwenarths Love and Pride

1^st Reserve Dog : Ch Kirkville Tokyo Jo

2^nd Reserve Dog : Vetbullies Living on My Own

THE SANDAWANA TROPHY

JUDGES

Mrs Jo Phillips (Bullyon)

Mrs Angela Goodwin (Ounsdale)

Open to Coloured dogs and bitches exhibited at a Championship Show during the previous year where CCs are on offer to the breed (excluding Crufts Dog Show). A minimum of 10 animals are invited, of which at least four of each sex plus a Dog Reserve and a Bitch Reserve. (Animals may only be exhibited twice in this competition)

DOG INVITEES

Aricon Eye Roller

Gorbain Dark Destroyer Barnesmore

Cywbullys Thundering Tank

Jasna Dirty Dealer

Abgar Gypsy King

Dog Reserve : Golitha Slainte Mhata

BITCH INVITEES

Vetsbullies Killer Queen

Jasjak Tygrr Lily with Serenbull

Laronbelles Serpentine

Orbal Hot Enough

Bluepoint Blackbird at Koellen

Bitch Reserve : Clansmann Flame of Gory

THE INTERNATIONAL TROPHY

Open to dogs and bitches born outside of the United Kingdom and ROI. All Countries with a National Bull Terrier Club are invited to send a dog and bitch to compete for this Trophy. All financial and other considerations are the responsibility of that Country. The criteria and method used to choose their animals shall be arrived at by their own committees, with approval, if required of their own respective Kennel Clubs.

JUDGES

Mr Tony Wiseman (Bulroarus)

Mr Carlos Rojas (Canrova)

SELECTORS FOR 2024

Mrs Anna Blair (Megaville)

Mr Frank Dyson (Tawnbarr)

Mrs Dawn Godsall (Neverland)

Mrs Joy Johnson (Javarke)

Mr Steve Walker (Astasia)

Following the UK Kennel Club new criteria for Judges, we would like to welcome you to update your CV by 24th November 2023 ready for the new list in 2024.

*****This only applies to judges currently on our B or C list.  All those on the current A1, A2 or A3 list or registered with the Kennel Club (Level 4 and above) need not update their details.*****

We will also be contacting those who are currently on our B or C List as we don’t want to remove anyone but need to ensure you meet the new criteria.

We will also be keeping our “Overseas” List.

If you have any questions, please contact Teresa Westwood (Hon Secretary) @ [email protected]

The new Criteria is as follows :

Judging Criteria

Level 4
Eligible to award challenge certificates in Bull Terriers

Judges progressing from level 3 to level 4 must attend and pass a Breed Specific Assessment run by the Kennel Club.  Further detail awaited. For more information on these assessments, please contact Graham Hughes (Judges Education Co-ordinator)

Level 3
Eligible to judge unlimited number of classes at limited, open or championship show (no CC’s)
In order to be included on this the judge must have achieved ALL of the following:

1. Minimum of 10 years interest in Bull Terriers/Miniatures
2. Minimum of 8 years judging experience in Bull Terriers/miniatures
3. To have judged a minimum of 40 classes of Bull Terriers/miniatures
4. To have Judged a minimum of 80 Bull Terriers/miniatures (with a maximum of 10 miniatures) at UK KC licensed events
5. To have stewarded for a minimum of 10 days
6. To have met all the requirements of Level 2
7. To have judged at least one Bull Terrier breed open show or general championship show without challenge certificates.
8. To have bred and/or owned a minimum of 3 Bull Terriers/miniatures when they obtained their first stud book entry.
9. Undergone a minimum of 3 mentoring sessions with a minimum of 12 months between first and third session
10. Have been observed judging a breed club show or general championship show (without CCs) once all mentoring sessions have been undertaken

Level 2
Eligible to judge unlimited number of classes at limited, open or championship show (no CCs)
In order to be included on this list the judge must have achieved ALL of the following:

1. Minimum of six years’ interest in Bull Terriers/miniatures
2. To have Judged 12 classes of Bull Terrier/miniatures at Open or Limit Shows
3. To have judged at least 30 Bull Terrier/miniatures (with a maximum of 5 miniatures) at UK KC licensed events
4. To have stewarded for a minimum of 6 days
5. To have met all of the requirements of level 1
6. Take and pass Requirements of a Dog Show Judge examination
7. To have passed Points of a Dog assessment
8. Attend a Breed Appreciation Day (BAD) and pass a Multiple Choice Examination (MCE) for the respective breed
9. View ring stewarding seminar and take online quiz
10. To have completed the critique writing seminar and take online quiz

Level 1
Eligible to judge up to four classes (if one is puppy)
In order to be included on this list the judge must have achieved ALL of the following:

1. Minimum of 5 years proven interest in Bull Terriers/miniatures
2. Take and Pass Requirements of a Dog Show Judge examination. Judges attending an online Requirements of a Dog Show Judge seminar may take the exam via The Kennel Club Academy (exam effective 1^st January 2024)
3. Attend a conformation and movement seminar
4. Pass Points of a Dog assessment (effective 1^st January 2024)
5. Complete a minimum of 2 full-day stewarding appointments

OVERSEAS JUDGES NOT APPROVED TO AWARD EQUIVALENT OF CC’S IN THEIR COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE, JUDGING AT NON-CC LEVEL IN THE UK

Please refer to www.thekennelclub.org.uk/jep

A summary is provided below :

Level 1 criteria – must prove to the inviting show society that the introductory judges training in their country of residence has been undertaken, by making available the pass certificate or having written confirmation from their kennel club or have attended the mandatory UK Judges Education Programme (Breed Shows) seminars, along with having a proven interest of a minimum of five years in one or more aspects of the breeding and exhibiting of pedigree dogs, and have two days’ stewarding experience (in their own country is accepted).

Judging Privileges for Level 1

Up to three classes (four if one is a Puppy) of any breed at any show – judge to register at JEP level 1.

Level 2 criteria – have attended a UK breed seminar and passed the multiple choice exam and/or hands-on assessment plus above requirements. Attended the remaining Kennel Club mandatory Judges Education Programme (Breed Shows) seminars and passed relevant exam where required.

Judging Privileges for Level 2

1. Unlimited number of classes of breeds registered at level 2 at open, limited and championship shows with no CCs.
2. Up to three classes (four if one is a Puppy) of any breed at any show.

Level 3 criteria – must follow Judges Education Programme (Breed Shows) – will accept three champions owned/bred instead of three dogs listed in The Kennel Club Stud Book and stewarding in home country.

Judging privileges for Level 3 – as level 2

Level 4 criteria – must follow Judges Education Programme (Breed Shows)

Judging privileges for Level 4

(a) Unlimited number of classes of level 4 breeds UK with CCs and also at open and limited shows.

(b) All groups and best in show and AV classes at open and limited shows.

(c) Up to three classes (four if one is a Puppy) of any other breed at any show – already registered as JEP level 1.

Ballot Papers along with Agenda, Accounts, Minutes will be posted 2nd class on Tuesday 8th May 2023.

Any issues, please contact [email protected]

The Bull Terrier Club would like to invite you to submit your up-to-date Judging CV to us as soon as possible. Please send your CV directly to our Hon. Secretary, Ms Andrea Gates via Email at [email protected]

And now the finale!!!

These amazing designs are by the very talented, Tony Williams, Founding Director of ‘Rare Breed’.

The pale blue comes embroidered on a Hoodie Zippy, Jacket, Polo shirt and heat transfer T-shirt.

The Union Jack one is available as a heat transfer Polo Shirt and T-shirt only.

We were very lucky 🍀 to have Tony do this for The Bull Terrier Club and we cannot thank him enough for his continued support. 👏👏 ♥️😎

Give Tracey Fletcher a call on 07540 313711 with your payment/order details. 👌

T shirts £15
Polo Shirt £20 (unless you have your Affix too, so £22)
Hoodies £35
Zipped Hoodies £35
Jacket £55

Next up from Flik and the Team at The BTC is our new (and very classy!) Polo shirt with the Regent Trophy motif embroidered on; these are just £20.00 each and for an additional £2.00, your Affix can be embroidered on the back too! (the Affix will be embroidered just below the collar). We also offer the Polo shirts in White with a blue motif.

Men’s and women’s styles/sizes available (S/M/L/XL) 💙 This motif is also available small on a hoodie on the left “pocket” front or large on the back (both embroidered). For payment please call Tracey Fletcher on 07540 313711 and for order details please message Flik Dennison directly.