March 2009

Mercury is a bright red standard sized boy sired by Aust & NZ Belleden Golden Prince out of Hotrox Hoochie Mumma.

A consistent winner in the showring, Mercury has been awarded Best in Show, Reserve in Shows and multiple Best in Groups.

Titling at 12 months and 1 day of age, Mercury continues to show promise, and we look forward to what the future will hold for this young man.

*****Mercury gains his GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP title at just under 2.5 years of age*****

Pictured above after being awarded Reserve Dog Challenge and Best Australian Bred in Show @ ACT & D SBTC March 2008

under Irish Breed Specialist Mr James Byrnes (Lackyle)

March 2008

We are proud of Mercury's up & coming progeny

Saboteur Serendipity (dam Ch Stafflyte Illusion) owned by Janeen Chamberlain.

Australian Champion Belleden Wheres Pedro (dam Stanbury Sweet Embrace) owned by Iain & Leslie Stanley.

Australian & Irish Ch Belleden Fleur De Rouge (dam GRCH Belleden De La Rouge) owned by James Byrnes - Ireland

Gemra Special Quest (dam Ch Gemra Simply Red) owned by Peter Abbott

Mercury is DNA tested and is Clear for L2-HGA & HC.

Mercury at a very cute 4 weeks old.

Results and Critiques from Mercury's Specialty Shows

ACT & District Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club March 2008 Championship Show

Judge - Mr J Byrnes (Lackyle IRE)

Reserve Dog Challenge & Best Australian Bred in Show

Red dog with white blaze. Lovely headed dog with nice rose ears, dark eyes with lovely placement. 

Well defined stop, big teeth, nice strong under jaw, cracking clean front, well off for bone, tight feet, nice depth of brisket, 

powerful spring of rib, lovely tuck up at rear, well muscled hind quarters, good pump handle tail, 

moved with drive showing at all times, coat in lovely condition. R.C.C. Dog.

Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club of Qld December 2008 Championship Show

Judge - Mrs C Trimble (Stoneheart VIC)

Best State Bred in Show

Red dog, strong broad skull, short muzzle, round dark eyes, rose ears correctly placed. 

Strong straight front, correctly placed shoulders. Well sprung ribs, short back, adequately angled hind quarters, low set on tail, 

carried low, coat short and smooth, moved with drive, shown in excellent condition. Proud to award State Bred in Show.

Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club of Qld December 2006 Championship Show

Judge - Mr G Blyth (Bustabones TAS)

Best State Bred in Show

Red dog. Good head with great pigmentation, beautiful eye shape and colour with small neat rose ears. 

Would just prefer his head a little cleaner, but this did not detract from his good expression. Scissor bite.  

Strong straight front, well angled fore and rear with a level topline and good short back. 

He has plenty of forechest, with deep brisket and well sprung ribs. 

Would just prefer him to move out a little more. It was my pleasure to award him Best State Bred In Show.

ACT & District Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club March 2008 Championship Show

Judge - Mr F Gadd (Gadkeys UK)

2nd place Australian Bred Dog

Another here to impress and did, beautiful head powerfully constructed, 

tremendous expression, strong jaw, excellent front elevation down to his large tight thickly padded feet, 

great profile, ample stifle moving like someone in charge.

Staffordshire Bull Terrier Society of NSW April 2007

Terrier Specialist judge Mrs U Rigney (Ireland UK)

2nd place Open Dog

Red. Nice head shape and stop, dark eye, level topline with good front, moved and showed well.

Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club of Qld December 2005 Championship Show

Judge - Mr W Bore (QLD)

Best Minor Puppy in Show

  Red.  Nice head.  Dentition shows promise at this stage.  Developing well.  

Qualified for the 2006 Qld Dog of the Year and Puppy of the Year competition.