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Marina

About Marina

GCHB UCH UNJ Wavemaker Pacifica CA BCAT DMX DS ASA AJX BANJ RATI TKN CGCA CGCU VHMA VSWB CHIC

Cyril x Nealie

Marina became one of the defining dogs of Wavemaker — not because of a single title or color, but because she proved herself across so many different parts of Stafford life. She showed successfully in the United States and the United Kingdom, earned major conformation recognition, excelled in dock diving and other performance sports, produced quality offspring, and was inducted into the NADD Hall of Fame.

She also happened to be blue.

That fact has always required context. Marina was produced from two health-tested brindle parents who each carried dilution; she was not the result of breeding for a fashionable color. Her career became a useful reminder of two things that can both be true: a good Stafford is evaluated as a whole dog, and color should never become the reason a breeding is planned.

Wavemaker does not breed for dilute color. We select first for health, temperament, breed type, sound structure, movement and the long-term future of the breed.

Health & pedigree

Career & legacy

Marina earned specialty recognition, Grand Champion Bronze status, multiple Crufts qualifications, significant performance firsts and NADD Hall of Fame recognition. Her offspring carried that versatility forward in conformation and performance.

The existing page contains an extraordinary amount of historical material and judge critiques. Preserve it — but move it below the readable biography under “Career Archive.”

Marina’s legacy is larger than a record. She helped establish what Wavemaker meant by an all-purpose Stafford.

Judges' Critiques

8 critiques
Bred By Exhibitor Bitch · Reserve Winners Bitch

PSBTC Stafford Extravaganza

Judge: Kevin Jones
Lynn u0026 Jim Caswell’s Wavemaker Pacifica

Blue bitch of 16 months with a cracking head shape, correct eye placement with darkest of eye I have ever seen on a blue coated Stafford, ears are small and rose, plenty of under-jaw, correct dentition. Bang straight front with tight feet, nice drop of brisket, level top line, good tail carriage, moved well, expertly handled. Reserve Winners Bitch.

1st Bred By Exhibitor Bitch

Area I Regional Specialty Show

Judge: Mr. David Alexander · Saturday, May 25, 2013
Jim u0026 Lynn Caswell’s WAVEMAKER PACIFICA CGC CA

This blue bitch has a pleasing outline with flowing lines and she is well balanced with good rear angulation. She is very appealing from the front, with a chest of good width, clean shoulder, and straight limbs with slight turn out of feet. Her strong neck enhances her construction, which includes a good tailset and carriage. She has keen expression enhanced by neat ears on a feminine head of good breed type.

2nd Bred By Exhibitor Bitch

SBTCA 2013 Stafford Spectacular

Judge: Mr. John Ryder · Sunday, May 26, 2013
Wavemaker Pacifica CGC CA

Flashy bitch in super condition, very good head and expression, strong under jaw, good bite, strong neck, level top line, well ribbed and good tuck up, strong well angulated back end, handled very well.

1st Bred By Exhibitor Bitches

SBTCA National Specialty

Judge: Tommy Curd · Friday, May 24, 2013
Caswell’s Wavemaker Pacifica CGC CA

Very nice blue bitch. Strong head with a deep through round eye. Short muzzle, straight front, level top line and good back-end.

1st Bred by Exhibitor Bitch

GWTA 2013

Judge: Eric Galvin · 2013
Wavemaker Pacifica

Blue, yes BLUE. A bitch of great quality and my advice to you all is to go over this bitch with your eyes closed, let your hands tell you what your eyes are trying to fight against, yes she is a blue but she is all Stafford from the sculptured head piece with the best of ears straight front spring of rib great back end and if I could have a bitch with the qualities she has I wouldnt care what colour she was ,is her colour in the standard Yes of course it is.

1st Bred By Exhibitor Bitch · Winners Bitch · Best of Winners

SBTCA Supported Entry – GWTA

Judge: Ms. Karon Jackson
Caswell’s WAVEMAKER PACIFICA CA CGC

Blue bitch who possesses all the attributes of a typical Staffordshire bull terrier. A very eye catching bitch who has captivating ring presence. Pleasing head shape of good size and shape. Deep through skull with good width. Short enough in foreface, distinct stop. Balanced head. Well set neat ears and good eye placement offering a feminine keen expression. Clean lipped. Good bite. Strong enough in underjaw. Straight front. Well sprung rib, good depth of brisket. Good bone. Level topline standing and on the move. Pleasing lines throughout. Great coat, smooth and short. She is in great physical condition, tucked up well into strong loins. Defined muscled hind quarters and well let down in hocks with enough bend to stifle. She stood foursquare and her handler got the very best from her. I am sure she will continue to do very well as her attributes are numerous and there for all to see. I had no hesitation in awarding her WINNERS BITCH. BEST OF WINNERS: Caswell’s WAVEMAKER PACIFICA CA CGC – My Winners bitch who won through to this award on her overall breed type and ring presence. So alive and alert, quite charismatic. She is young and I’m sure will continue to impress and secure more top honours. Well deserved

Award of Merit

SBTCA 2014 National Specialty

Judge: Ms. Justine Blyth · Friday, April 11, 2014 · Sacramento, CA
GCH WAVEMAKER PACIFICA CA CGC

Nearly 3yrs old Blue. The old saying a good dog is never a bad colour rings true here. A quality bitch with a strong yet feminine head, clean and without exaggeration. Scissor bite. Eyes dark enough to rival most, excellent pigment. Nose of course not black – but it requires a close look. Strong clean neck into a level topline. Ribs well sprung and a good depth of brisket. Well angled hindquarters and short hocks. Correct croup allowing a pump handle tail. Moved with an economy of effort, carrying a level topline moving and standing. A bitch with many virtues. Presented in good condition.

Select Bitch

SBTCA National Specialty – Las Vegas Show 3

Judge: Pete Hopgood (Antroboss)
Caswell’s GCHB CH Wavemaker Pacifica

Beautiful blue, lovely head shape and expression, good ear carriage, correct bite, super front, a well-balanced bitch with a clean outline, presented in hard fit condition, moved well – handled to perfection.