News & Results
DECEMBER 2023
BIRMINGHAM & MIDLAND COUNTIES BULLDOG CLUB OPEN CHRISTMAS SHOW
We took our little girl, Cassie, aka Ricatori Dash Of Blueberry to gain a little more ring experience in the hope of her joining our show team for 2024 :)
Cassie only won her class and then went all the way winning Best Bitch & Best In Show!!
Thank you to Breed Specialist Judge, Mr Jose Esteban (Valleybulls) for appreciating Cassie!
NOVEMBER 2023
BULLDOG OF THE
YEAR
We were very fortunate (again) to have two of our homebred Bulldog's qualify and be formally invited to the prestigious Bulldog Of The Year 2023 event! We were over the moon and proud as punch when our beautiful Woody aka CHAMPION RICATORI ULTRA EGO was awarded Best Opposite Sex & Best Dog 2023!!! after having a fantastic year in the ring, gaining his title, this was the cherry on the cake!! Well done Woody x x
We sincerely thank the three world renowned Breed Specialist Judges of BULLDOG OF THE YEAR 2023 - Mrs Denise Lees (Mellowmood), Mrs Trudi Ferguson (Melafella) & Mrs Gwen Biddle - Edwards.
OCTOBER 2023
MR. WILSON
On 24th of October we lost our precious boy, Mr. Wilson ….
At the grand age of 12.3 yrs old, he peacefully left us at home, for the rainbow bridge. Losing Wilson was the hardest day of my life …. even though we was blessed to have shared 12 fulfilled years with him ….. It wasn't long enough. I loved him like a son .. he was my best friend, and if love could of saved him, he would of lived forever. We miss him endlessly …. rest peacefully Winks until we meet again x x x x
OCTOBER 2023
MIDLAND COUNTIES CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
Ricatori Reflections is awarded the Reserve Bitch CC under judge, Mr Graeme Williams - Huge thanks!
Gina also attended a Vet health check at Midland Counties show and passed with flying colours! This is a requirement all Bulldog's must pass before they can be awarded their Champion title (upon winning three CC's) from the Kennel Club.
OCTOBER 2023
THE JUNIOR BULLDOG CLUB
Ricatori Ultra Ego wins his 3rd Reserve Dog CC under stand in Judge for the day - Mr Chris Carberry. Many thanks for Woody's award.
OCTOBER 2023
THE WELSH KENNEL CLUB
CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
We had a very enjoyable day out and our special boy Jax aka Ch. Ricatori Redesigned made his debut appearance in the Veteran class. He went on to win Best Veteran In Breed and challenged his son Ricatori Ultra Ego for the Reserve Dog CC! showing he can still hold his own and achieve high honours at the age of seven.
The day got even better when our little star Gina aka Ricatori reflections was awarded her 2nd CC!!
Huge thanks to Judge - Mr Tim Ball for appreciating our show team on the day!
SEPTEMBER 2023
THE NORTHUMBERLAND & DURHAM
BULLDOG CLUB
CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
Ricatori Reflections wins her very first CC!!! A huge thank you to the Judge on the day - Mr Avi Mallach (PneiMallach) for awarding Gina top honours.
SEPTEMBER 2023
SKC CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
Ricatori Reflections aka GINA is awarded her first Reserve Bitch CC! A huge thank you to Breed Specialist Judge - James McGreevy (Joelee) for thinking highly of our Gina G!
SEPTEMBER 2023
DARLINGTON CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
Ricatori Ultra Ego becomes the latest UK Champion!!
Woody is awarded his third CC & Best Opposite Sex under Breed Specialist Judge - Mrs Emma Simpson (Jackarhys) Huge Thankyou for thinking so highly of him.
Today was a special one and we floated home with our new CHAMP WOODY!
SEPTEMBER 2023
CITY OF BIRMINGHAM
CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
Ricatori Ultra Ego wins the Reserve Dog CC & Ricatori Reflections is awarded Best Junior In Breed under Mr Nick Connell! Huge thanks!
AUGUST 2023
DRIFFIELD CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
Ricatori Ultra Ego wins the Reserve Dog CC! Special thanks to the judge of the day - Mr T. Nitsch.
AUGUST 2023
THE WELSH KENNEL CLUB
CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
Ricatori Ultra Ego is awarded the Reserve Dog CC! Huge thanks to Judge Margaret Wildman for awarding Woody the RCC.
JULY 2023
NEW LITTER
We were blessed with a lovely litter by Woody & Jenna this summer. Here are two lovely little girls who have now flown the nest, and living their best lives with their new families.
JUNE 2023
BLACKPOOL CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
Ricatori Reflections wins her final Best Puppy In Breed!! Big thanks to specialist Judge, Lorraine Watkins (Shipshape) and to all the Judges who have thought so highly of Gina over the past six months!
JUNE 2023
SOUTHERN COUNTIES ASSOCIATION
CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
Ricatori Reflections wins another Best Puppy In Breed under Breed Specialist - Mrs Emma Lee (Milasha)
MAY 2023
BATH CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
Ricatori Reflections wins Best Puppy Bitch!!
Big thank you to Breed Judge, David Riley for thinking so highly of Gina.
MAY 2023
BULLDOG CLUB OF SCOTLAND
Ricatori Reflections wins Best Puppy In Show!
Thank you to Breed Judge, Peter New (Newrock) for thinking so highly of Gina!
MAY 2023
SCOTTISH KENNEL CLUB
Ricatori Ultra Ego wins DCC & Best Of Breed!
Thank you to Judge, Mr A Easdon for awarding my Woody top honours.
Woody passed his vet check, and represented the breed in the Utility group ring and was shortlisted under Judge, Mr G Davis!
MAY 2023
THE BIRMINGHAM NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
Best Puppy Bitch for Ricatori Reflections at the National Championship Show!
Huge thanks to Breed Specialist Judge, Bryan Stubberfield (Unstopabull)
APRIL 2023
WELKS CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
Huge Thank you to Breed Judge - Lynda McCash for awarding Ricatori Ultra Ego the DCC & Best Of Breed at WELKS Championship Show - a day I won’t forget!
Woody passed his vet check, and went on to represent the Bulldog in the Utility Group, where he was shortlisted under well respected Judge, Mr Tim Ball! He also tried his best to make friends with the Boston Terrier in the line up :D typical Woody!
MARCH 2023
PENNINES BULLDOG CLUB
CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
Ricatori Reflections (Gina) wins her Puppy Bitch class and went on to take another Best Puppy In Show!
Big thank you to Specialist Judge, Clare Bannister (Andlare) for thinking so highly of her.
MARCH 2023
CRUFTS
We had another great year competing at Crufts with the Ricatori team! Woody aka Ricatori Ultra Ego was placed 2nd in a very competitive Mid Limit class, And Ricatori reflections was successful in being awarded with BEST PUPPY IN BREED!
Special thank you to the Judge on the day, Mrs Maria Harding (Pringham)
MARCH 2023
THE BULLDOG INCORPORATED
CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
Ricatori Reflections wins 1st Minor Puppy & Best Puppy Bitch!
Huge thank you to Breed Judge - Maria Taylor (Hillplace)
FEBRUARY 2023
THE NORTHERN BULLDOG CLUB
Best Puppy & Best In Show !!
Ricatori Reflections wins top honours today at the Northern Bulldog Club.
Special thank you to Judge - Alan Mcwhirter for thinking so highly of Gina
JANUARY 2023
We very sadly lost our beautiful boy Roman on the 26th January I can’t begin to put into words how much we loved him and pure happiness and pride we felt for him. He will always have a piece of our hearts, thank you for being so special Roman.
Our King of Ricatori
Ch. Ricatori Roman King x 2013 - 2023
JANUARY 2023
And We are off with a Bang!
WORCESTER & MALVERN DS
Ricatori Reflections aka ‘Gina G’ attended her first show today and won Best Puppy In Breed!
Thank you to Specialist Judge, Amanda George (Avaword)
