10/14/2025
Knickerbocker Bull Terrier Club
September 6, 2025
Judge: Jan Dykema
Into every life a little rain must fall. Indeed, it did, but it was down and dirty and quick and the show must go on. What a lovely event. The show grounds are large and spacious; parking was easy and the people friendly and cooperative. Huge kudos to the hardworking members of the Knickerbocker Club for the wonderful hospitality and welcoming atmosphere. Tents were set up right at ringside. Super raffle prizes and the most amazing food. I cannot remember when I had a meat ball (or three) as delicious as those served at the club tent. Thank you for my lovely judge’s gifts. The Knickerbockers are few but dedicated in sprit. Join this club. Support this show. Help our breed grow and prosper. "It's all about being a part of something in the community, socializing with people who share interests and coming together to help improve the world we live in." ~ Zach Braff. See you at the shows!
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WIINERS BITCH
SORABULLY'S DOUBLE DOWN ON SUSHI POPS.
By GCh SoraBully's Sushi's IchiBan - SoraBully's You Had Me At Konnichiwa. Owner: Heidi Clayton,Breeder: Heidi Clayton. A delightful little package with brindle headmarks. More terrier in style. Ultra feminine. Construction at first glimpse is excellent. Smooth and plenty of sweeps and curves. Piece by piece demonstrates a clean front with plenty of bone, upright pasterns and tight cat feet. Moving up to head quality, front on is full and filled, ear set could be a bit higher but a quibble. Nice triangular eye for that wicked expression we all desire. Side view brings a nice reach of neck and well laid shoulder, short back and just enough rise over loin. Hind construction provides a well-turned stifle and shot hocks. Movement was efficient and effortless aided by a handler who made the very best of an already excellent bitch. Well done.
BEST OF VARIETY
GCHB ALARIC STAR SPANGLED SISTER.
By GCH Malajo's Formula For A Drama Devil - CH Alaric Wish Upon A Star.Owner: Gregory Armstrong & Victoria M Sottile,Breeder: Victoria M Sottile & Andrea Coppiano.
What can I say? A favorite of mine that I have critiqued before. She brings to the table every bit of panache one could hope for She was even better today than I have seen her. She is correct in just about every way. Type and most of the standard come to life in a bull terrier bitch. Handled so well. She could not be denied. Group Three on Sunday.
BEST OF OPPOSITE S*X
GCH FORMULA FOR A DRAMA FREE BROTHER CGCA CGCU TKA VSWI ATT.
By GCH Action Devils Apprentice By Formula - GCH Actions Formula For A Queen. Owner: Shirley O'Doherty & Kimberley O'Doherty & Krista Prater-Piles, Breeder: Krista Prater-Piles & Franne Berez.
We love our studly dogs. This is one. Bulky, full of bone and muscle, and that roundness of leg and body that we hope to be passed on to his get. Head like a football, a football with tiny squinty eyes! Effortless mover around the ring. Good coming and going. Like many stud dogs he is nonchalant and unconcerned about his surroundings. He knows what he is. Mr. Cool.
SELECT BITCH
GCH ACTION KISS'D BY THE SULLINATOR FROM OLD FORGE TKN ATT.
By GCH Formula For A Drama Free Brother CGCA CGCU FDC TKA VSWI ATT - GCH Action Kissed By The Divine From Old Forge ATT. Owner: Shirley O'Doherty Kimberley O'Doherty & Franne Berez, Breeder: Dr Franne Berez Dr Dale Schuur Christine Schuur.
If the proof is in the pudding it most certainly is in the get. The daughter of the dog above, she has the qualities he has passed on to her. Loads of bone and substance in a tight package. Short back, smooth mover. Filled and packed head. One to watch.
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WINNERS DOG - BEST OF VARIETY
ENERGON DEADPOOL AT BRILLIANT.
By GCHS CH Hawthorn Dragons Heart - GCH CH Energon Bright Star. Owner: Connie Whitmer & Pamela Pichilli & Christa Cook & Paul O'Driscoll, Breeder: Pamela Pichilli.
Dark brindle dog that cannot help but impress. Large b***d and well made. Truly he proof that we are a “head breed”. Massive egg shaped noggin impresses from front and side view Fat and filled describes it. Profile sweeps from between well placed ears to black nose Triangle eyes give the desired varminty appearance. Bite off. Broad fore chest and straight front, cat toes complete the picture. Side view demonstrates a short enough back and well-turned rear. Rear development needs to tighten on the move. Coming in was just fine a bit closer going away. Held topline nicely. Super temperament.
RESERVE WINNERS DOG
INDULGENCE A LONG TIME COMING.
By CH Clansmann Super Flye Guy - CH Indulgence Flight Of The Dragon. Owner: Beattie Tyler & Elizabeth Kuhn & Michelle Lea Whitman, Breeder: Michelle Lea Whitman.
Flashy red and white with tons of virtue. Head is curved in a gorgeous arc from the side. Eye well set and ears on top, well used. Front view is also good, perhaps a bit more fill would complete the picture. Strongly b***d and muscled, ramrod front and tight feet. Moved well and was handled correctly to show off his many virtues. (Note: he placed a super group 4 on Sunday in a highly competitive terrier group) His owners have a good one!
SELECT DOG
GCH REQUIEM STAY KHROME PONYBOY ATT.
By Ch Patterned Head Bull Boot - CH Khromeheart Corsaire From Provokacija. Owner: Melissa Searles & Victoria Corse, Breeder: Melissa Searles & Victoria Corse.
Well known brindle dog showing off his many virtues. Powerful head and sturdy body to match/ Should be a good producer. Nicely handled.
