Having been judging for so many years and in so many countries, has been an amazing experience.
In judging Staffords, the competition of the breed in the ring is one thing, but getting to see and experience laying hands on, and examining so many great dogs and bitches through the decades, many who have influenced our breed significantly, is always a privilege.
The additional experience of all the conversations with the breeders, owners and handlers during these times, is also such an insightful aspect of judging overall.
Upcoming Championship show Judging:
Norway 2023
South Africa 2023
New Zealand 2023
Ireland 2024
~ Zane Smith
Zane Smith has traveled all around the world judging many competitions.
Best Of Breed
Can & Am. CH. Clandara By Design
Montgomery County Kennel Club
October 1992, Pennsylvania.
Best in Show
Aust. CH. Linwest Pipedreams
My Bitch CC Winner & Best in Show at Staffordshire Bull Terrier Society of NSW CH. Show (Australia)
Stafford Entry: 174
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Best Of Breed
UK. CH. Bellarouge Blithe Spirit
My Bitch CC & Best of Breed Winner at Southern Counties Society CH. Show (UK) in 2014.
Stafford Entry: 128
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Best Of Breed
UK. CH. Bellarouge Blithe Spirit
My Bitch CC & Best of Breed Winner at Southern Counties Society CH. Show (UK) in 2014.
Stafford Entry: 128
Best In Show
Aust. CH. Gamester The Chainmaker
SBTS Of New South Wales (Australia) in 1992. Best in Show. Judge: Zane Smith
This red fawn dog impressed me from the moment he entered the ring. Reminds me a good deal of a dog I owned in the early 1980's. This dog has incredible ring presence and then some. He fits the breed standard in every respect. An ideal balance of Bull and Terrier. Terrific correct head. Deep through skull, with parallel planes, short muzzle and strong underjaw. Dark round eyes giving him an almost unequalled expression on the day. Strong scissor bite made up of large, strong teeth. Beautiful rose ears. Strong, thick neck - muscular and short, which flowed ideally into well laid shoulders. Wide front, with strong, straight legs. Terrific substance without heaviness. Wonderful depth of brisket. Good feet. Shown in excellent condition, he possessed a beautiful short, clean coat. Large correct nostrils essential for proper breathing. Powerful hams with strong second thighs which propelled him across the ring with drive and ease. He looks hard and determined, a mind with purpose and energy. Correct tailset, short hocks and good angulation. Having judged Staffords in five countries, I say without hesitation that this is one of the best dogs I have seen anywhere in the world. A winner in any country, he is an asset to the breed and a credit to his breeders/owners. Having owned the Top Stafford in the UK in 1974, and having seen most of the top UK Staffords since then, I believe this dog to be better than most of them - maybe all of them. A pleasure to award him Best In Show today.
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Best Of Breed
UK Ch. Bourtie Steal The Limelight
Darlington CH Show, (United Kingdom)
Stafford entry: 134
Judge Awarding
UK & IR CH. LACKYLE CEAL NA OLC
Zane Smith awarding Bitch CC at the Manchester Ch. Show (UK)
Judge Awarding
Finland SBT National Show
Zane Smith judging BIS at the Finland SBT National Show
Judge Awarding
SBT Club of Western Australia Specialty CH. Show
Best in Show & Bitch CC: Aus.GCH. Castlebar's Strip Search.
Dog CC & Runner Up BIS: Akino's Zeus Da Man
NOVEMBER 9, 2013
Judge Awarding
2006 Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club of Canada
Best in Show: Multi BIS & BSS Can & Amer. CH. Clandara's Axel Foley
Dog CC
UK Ch. Stormpike Dark Lord
Darlington Ch Show (United Kingdom)
-Judge: Zane Smith.
RES CC
UK.CH. Sebsonic Shine A Light At Stormbull
Southern Counties Ch Show.
137 Entries
-Judge: Zane Smith.
RES CC
UK CH. Harkline Robbie The Bruce
Darlington Ch Show (United Kingdom)
-Judge: Zane Smith.
RES CC
UK CH. Bullrich Bismark At Crossguns
Southern Counties Ch. Show
-Judge: Zane Smith.
Best of Breed
UK & IR CH. LACKYLE CEAL NA OLC
KIllarney Ch Show (Ireland)
45 Entries
-Judge: Zane Smith.
Best of Breed
CH. CORNERSTONE SOLILOQUY
Westminster Kennel Club 2009
-Judge: Zane Smith.
CH CORNERSTONE SOLILOQUY – Owned by Larry and Maryanne Goethals. Best in Show Stafford Bitch — only the 2nd in history of the breed in the United States.
Best of Breed-Westminster KC (2009) under internationally respected Breeder-Judge Mr. Zane Smith (Bullseye Staffords) ~ Damon Folmar (Cornerstone)
Zane Smith stated in his critique of “Piper”:
“I had never judged this bitch before, but found her easily my Best of Breed. She was very well handled, in great condition, ideal size, beautiful type and great side gait and great fore and rear movement. Very alert and terrific balance of bull and terrier and nothing out of balance in any way. (It was) a pleasure to award her Best of Breed.”
DOG CC
ITCHEBORN NIGHT FURY DUSTBLAZE
Southern Counties Ch. Show (UK)
-Judge: Zane Smith.
Best Of Breed
Int.CH. Don King Of Rings
2012 World Show
American Staffordshire Terriers
Entry: 275
Salzburg, Austria
-Judge: Zane Smith.
Best Of Opposite
Can.CH. Distaff Jubilee Gem
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club of Canada
Judge: Zane Smith
Judge Awarding
2006 National Specialty
Winners Dog: Can.CH Clandara's Boot Scoot 'N Boogie
Best Of Breed
SA.CH. Chassuki Uptown Rebel
Pretoria Ch. Show - South Africa April 1995
Judge: Zane Smith
Best Bitch & Best of Opposite
SA.CH. Jodel's Uptown Girl
Pretoria Ch. Show - South Africa April 1995
Judge: Zane Smith
Best Of Breed
Cradbury Flash Boyo
Dudley & District Show (UK - 1984)
Judge: Zane Smith
Best Bitch & Best of Opposite
Tondoo Miss Moonshine
Dudley & District Show (UK - 1984)
Judge: Zane Smith
Best Bitch & Best In Show
UK.CH. Tenax Christmas Star
Morecambe Bay & Cumbria Staffordshire Bull Terrier Show (UK)
Judge: Zane Smith
Best Of Breed
Int. Finnish & Swedish CH. Powerpaws World Acclaim
Tallin Finland Ch. Show
Finland 2008 - Entry 48
Judge: Zane Smith
Best Of Breed
UK.CH. Yorkstaff Crackerjack
Eastwood Kennel Association (UK)
July 1993 - Entry 43
Judge: Zane Smith
Best Of Breed
CH. Golden States Mischief Maker
SBTCA Supported Entry
1992
Judge: Zane Smith
Best In Show
CH. Sonshine’s Limited Edition
2002 SBTCA National Specialty
Judge: Zane Smith
Res CC Bitch
Manchester Ch. Show (UK)
Zane Smith awarding Reserve CC to UK CH. Leger Knockout Whist at the Manchester Ch. Show (UK)
Res. Best In Show
Akino's Zeus Da Man
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club of Western Australia.
Judge: Zane Smith
Res. CC Bitch
UK CH. Ferryman's Velvet Duchess
Darlington Ch Show (UK)
Judge: Zane Smith
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Judge Awarding
Western Australia Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club Ch. Show
Zane judging at the Western Australia Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club Ch. Show
Judging
Spanish American Staffordshire Terrier Specialty Ch. show
Zane Smith judging in Girona, Spain with Manuel Torres & Daniel Casanova.
Judging
American Staffordshire Terrier Club
Zane Smith judging an American Staffordshire Terrier Club Specialty
Girona, Spain
Best in Show & DOG CC
Aust. CH. Towilla Muhammad Ali
ASTC OF NSW (AUSTRALIA), Championship Specialty Show. April 20, 2003
Judge: Zane Smith
Judging
World Show 2012
Zane Smith judging at the World Show 2012
Best Puppy in Show
Mooncraft's Valiant Red Devil
Zane judging at the SBT Club of Finland National Specialty, 2007.
Best Of Breed
BISS CH. Ruff Rider's Best Bet Yet
Great Western Terrier Association
Zane judging at American Staffordshire Terrier Specialty - 1998
Best Bitch Puppy
Mooncraft's Vainglorius Brindle Girl
140 Entries
Judge: Zane Smith
2007 SBT Club of Finland National Specialty
Best Minor Puppy In Show
Aust.CH. Boldhart Coco Chanel
(adult picture)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club of NSW Ch. Show 2003
Judge: Zane Smith
"Critique – This nicely balanced red fawn bitch won the class on her movement. She moved throughout with strength & purpose especially for a youngster. This puppy has a clean straight front, good pigmentation, good bone correct bite, good dark eyes and a correct neck. She has an excellent topline." ~ Zane Smith
Judging
Chicago SBT Specialty
Zane Smith judging at the Chicago SBT Specialty
