GATAJ WILLOW OF SURPRISES

Grateful thanks to Judge Steven Clark for awarding Willow this RBCC and making our first visit to Scotland one that we will never forget. 
Have admired this lady in the past and now had the pleasure of going over her was not disappointed shaded s/w coat in good condition fitted and well presented. Well made with good angulation short hocks and bend of stifle. Classic head on arched neck nice eye placement and ears used well nice muzzle well filled and good under jaw so balanced. Loved her shape and size nothing flashy about her just a good honest bitch and super movement RES CC -  Critique of Judge Steve Clark.

Bath Championship Show, 25.05.14, Willow was awarded second place in the Limit Bitch Class. Many thanks to Judge Mrs Jan Underdown
Windsor Championship Show 28.06.14 - 2nd in Limit Bitch (Judge Mr Mike Morgan)
WECS Championship Show 06.07.14 – 2nd Mid Limit (Judge Mr R Gay)
Leeds Championship Show 26.07.14 – 1st in Limit Bitch (Judge Mrs C Casling)

 Critique of Judge Mrs C Casling: LB (12.4) 1 Lockyer’s Gataj Willow Of Surprises – Beautiful S/S head of correct proportions, good eye placement, well filled muzzle, she has a soft dreamy expression especially when she uses her ears, sound in shoulder with good front and deep chest, nice reach of neck, in fact well put together overall, she moves with style, considered her for the RCC but preferred the more refined head of the other one, but another day who knows. 

Bournemouth Championship Show 10.08.14 – 1st Limit Bitch (Judge Mrs E Kitchen)
Critique of Judge Mrs E Kitchen -  LB (7) 1 Lockyer’s Gataj Willow Of Surprises – Lovely shaded/s, put down to the minute, a new one to me, but of lovely make and shape, balance all over, with neat short hocks, tight feet, head is lovely, good under jaw, nicely rounded foreface, good stop, dark eyes, ears right on top, giving her a feminine expression, another that was sound on the move. 

Working And Pastoral Breeds Association Of Wales 2015 – 1st in Limit Bitch. Judge Mr B Croft.
Critique of Mr B Croft: -  Limit /B (9) 1a better class with little between the first two! 1st Lockyer, Gataj Willow of Surprises, rich sable that really appealed to my eye loved her breed type shape and balance, feminine with a super head stylish and in cracking form sound easy action I would think CC quality.

 WECS Open Show 2015 – 1st in Limit Bitch, RBB, RBOB. Judge Ms C Proctor.

Lancs And Cheshire Collie Club – 3rd Limit Bitch. Judge Mrs M E Blake-Watts.

Smooth Collie Club Of Great Britain – 1st Limit Bitch, BB, BOB and RBIS. Judge Mrs J Stevens.
Critique of Mrs J Stevens - Limit Bitch: 1. Lockyer’s Gataj Willow of Surprises – have admired this bitch from the ringside and was not disappointed on handling her. Almost 5 years old mahogany sable, an ideal combination of substance and femininity. Head handles well, with a melting expression, rounded muzzle, good bite with clean teeth, correctly placed stop, dark almond eyes, neat ears which she could be persuaded to use, flat back skull. Correct height to length ratio gives her a very attractive shape, with straight front legs, neat feet and good bone, correct length of upper arm, well sprung ribs, level topline with the correct rise over the loin, finished with a good bend of stifle, strong second thigh and short hocks enabling her to move positively both ways and have excellent reach when viewed from the side. She floated around the ring and could work as long as you needed her to. Immaculate presentation completed the picture and I wish, with all my heart, that she were mine. BB, BOB, RBIS. 

Windsor Dog Show Society – 2nd Limit Bitch. Judge Mrs C A Smedley.

WECS Championship Show – 2nd Limit Bitch. Judge Mrs V Tame.

L & P Ch Show - 2nd Open Open - Judge Mrs J Gay - 6 year old shaded s/w. Very pretty, slightly shorter head with the most gorgeous dark eye & expression. Filled foreface & rounded muzzle, flat skull with good ear placement & carriage. Good neck, shoulder & rib. Beautiful feminine outline, well angulated & with a level topline. Superbly presented as were all from this kennel. Moved very well

GATAJ JUBILEE OF SURPRISES

June 2013 - Brooke was 3rd in Junior Bitch, Three Counties Championship Show, Judge Mr M Shutt

Grateful thanks to Miss Miranda Blake for awarding us the RBCC at National Working and Pastoral Breeds 2013.

‘I’m sorry but I can’t resist the pun – I bet she did not expect the RCC! This was another goosebumps moment for me. There was some tough competition in this class, but this young sable was one I would be proud to own – she had everything I aim for in my kennel. A lovely elegant shape, correct fitting coat with enough frills to flatter rather than swamp her outline, what a delightful head – balanced, moulded, flat skull, correct stop, super sweet eye & expression, I prayed that she could move & my prayers were answered.

RCC Critique of Judge Miss Miranda Blake.

2nd in Post Graduate Bitch - Manchester 2014 - thanks to Judge Sue Randall
WECS Open 2015, 1st Limit
CCOW Open 2015 Limit 2nd
CCOW Ch Open 2nd
East Anglican Judge Brian Hull 3rd Open. Paignton Judge Mrs Wildman 3rd Open
Bournemouth Mr G Hill 3rd Open

September 2016 - 2nd in Open at Darlington under Mr Frank Kane.
Gataj Jubilee Of Surprises, 4 years, lovely balance with a touch more neck than the winner. Very good head & expression. Ears a touch wide set. Not quite as clean in front as the winner. However she was close up, I see I liked all of the dogs from this exhibitor.

GATAJ FAIRYTALE SURPRISE

Paignton July 2015, Judge Brian Hawkins MPB 2nd, Richmond, Sheila Hall, Sept 2015, MPB 3rd, WECS Open Show Sept 2015, 1st MPB, BPB BPIB, Collie Club of Wales Open Show

Oct 2015, MPB 2nd, Midland Counties, Puppy 1st, BPB, LKA Puppy 2nd. Paignton 2016 2nd Graduate
2nd Yorkshire Collie Judge Mr Nick Smith
1st Yearling Bitch at Darlington & BCC, judge Mr Frank Kane
YB 1 Gataj Fairy Tale Surprise, 20 months, not quite in her best coat but nothing to hide, & not distracting from her lovely balance & movement & scored slightly in leg length to win this class. Quality in her head although not quite as classical as the second bitch but beautifully angulated & uses it all on the move. Great hindquarters. No hesitation giving her the CC, close up for BOB

2nd Yearling CCOW Open, judge Mrs M Jones

2nd Graduate Ayrshire judge Mr J Congdon.
Lovely shapely shaded sable who was beautifully presented. Clean head with a nice eye and ears which she used well. good neck, level topline, turn of stifle and short hocks. This exhibitor has a very clever knack of breeding a defined type of sable bitches. Most lovely coloured shaded and they all excel in movement. This girl was no exception and was really sound on the move viewed from any angle.

L & P Ch Show - 1st Yearling bitch Judge Mrs J Gay - this shaded s/w has the sweetest dark eye of lovely size, shape & set, giving that melting expression. Very nice clean balanced head with good ear placement, flat skull, good underjaw. Strong arched neck on well made body, good angulation front & rear. Well presented, fitting coat. Very light easy movement

Birmingham 1st Limit

Yorkshire Collie 1st mid Limit

1st Limit Bitch and RCC - Belfast

1st Limit Bitch Irish Collie Club Lockyers GATAJ FAIRYTALE SURPRISE   My notes say gorgeous shaded sable, which I must admit we do not see enough of these days, her well groomed coat simply shone to perfection, well constructed all over, with everything where it should be, head was a pleasure to handle, of a nice length, and nicely rounded in foreface, with two dark eyes and ears bang on top, and so attentive to her handler.  She moved so soundly, in unison with her handler, and I was pleased to award her the Res C.C.  Her day will come. Judge Eleanor Kitchen

Belfast Ch Show 1st Limit Bitch
Lovely head and sweet expression, correct ear and eye, front very good, Neck good lenght, topline and body very good, hindquaters good angulation, movement very good with plenty of drive, coat very good.  Liked this bitch deserved RBCC. Judge Mr A Kelly

Paignton 2018
Three and a half year shaded sable.  Heavier head than 1 but still had sweet expression with dark eye and good stop.  Her driving movement gave her the second place.

GATAJ WELCOME WITH A KISS

Manchester 18.01.2014 she came 1st in the puppy bitch class. Many thanks to judge Sue Randall

 Critique from Manchester - many thanks to judge Sue Randall

‘She can welcome me with a kiss any day, 8mth lovely BM of the most exquisite colour, loved her head, eyes & ears all combined to show off her lovely expression, super neck into well laid shoulders good length of back nice bone tight feet and to top it all moved with ease, turned out in super condition, will follow her career with interest pleased to award her BPB’

Following this at her second show, Newton Abbot and South Devon she got BP RBOB and PG4. Again thanks to Judge Mrs Kay Hateley
Working And Pastoral Breeds Association Of Wales Championship Show 19.04.14 – 2nd Puppy Bitch, 1st Novice Bitch (Judge Mrs B White)
Windsor Championship Show 28.06.14 – Res Junior Bitch (Judge Mr Mike Morgan)
WECS Championship Show 06.07.14 – 1st Junior Bitch (Judge Mr R Gay)
Three Counties Championship Show 05.06.14 – 2nd Junior Bitch (Judge Mrs E Pryor)
Bournemouth Championship Show 10.08.14 – 2nd Junior Bitch (Judge Mrs E Kitchen)

Critique of Judge Mrs E Kitchen 

2 Lockyer’s Welcome With A Kiss – a most gorgeous blue young lady with the most lovely correctly coloured and marked blue jacket. Nice make and shape. Correct for size, clean head, nicely marked with a lovely sweet expression and another that moved well and was well presented. Just my cup of tea.

Welsh Kennel Club Championship Show 16.08.14 – 1st Junior Bitch (Judge Mr A Brace)
Working And Pastoral Breeds Association Of Wales 2015 – 3rd Graduate Bitch. Judge Mr B Croft
Lancs And Cheshire Collie Club – 2nd Graduate Bitch. Judge Mrs M E Blake-Watts
Birmingham Dog Show Society – 3rd Yearling. Judge Mr T Hayward
Three Counties Championship Show – 2nd Graduate Bitch. Judge Mrs F Kaye
Windsor Dog Show Society – 1st Post Graduate Bitch. Judge Mrs C A Smedley.
Critique of Mrs C A Smedley:
POST GRAD (15/3) 1. Lockyer GATAJ WELCOME WITH A KISS, lovely blue of good size. Nice foreface with good eye placing, neat small ears which she used well. Good reach of neck flowing into well placed shoulders. Level topline with the required slight rise over the loin. Moved out so easily to win this class, when in full coat should trouble the best

National Working And Pastoral Breeds – 3rd Graduate Bitch. Judge Miss L Pettitt
Leeds And District Canine Society – 2nd Post Graduate Bitch. Judge Miss T Wilkinson.

1st Mid Limit Bitch and RBCC - London and Provincial Collie Club - November 2015 - Judge Mr T Foster (Jaysur)
Paignton 2015, PGB 3rd, CCOW Open 2015, PGB 2nd
Working & Pastoral Of Wales Limit 2nd
Scottish Kennel Club Limit 2nd
WECS Ch 2016, Limit 1st
East Anglian Association Judge Brian Hull 1st Limit. Bournemouth Mr G Hill 1st Limit.

WECS Ch Show July 2016 1st Limit Bitch
Blue Merle - Another lovely blue merle, super true blue, nice head, all planes correct, soft sweet eye, used ears to complete sweet expression, teeth correct, nice neck and shoulders, nice front and neat feet, quarters nicely angulated, held her topline as she moved around the ring. Well Done! Just lovely all over - Judge Anita Stanley

Yorkshire Collie Club Chow Show - September 2016 - 2nd limit bitch
3 yrs B/M with a very clean and well balanced head. Nicely rounded muzzle and well placed stop, and very sweet eyes. Good arch of neck and good front angulations. Well set tail and good turn of stifle. She moved very well and shown in sparkling condition and is a beautiful colour which is well broken - Judge Nick Smith

Richmond 2nd in limit under Mrs V A Dyer, and 2nd in limit at Darlington under Mr Frank Kane.  

L & P Ch Show - 1st limit bitch - Judges Mrs J Gay - b/m of 3 years. Lovely clear silvery blue coat, well presented & fitting her shapely body. Soft gentle expression from her very sweet eye, clean balanced head & good ear carriage. Good reach of neck, depth & spring of rib & length of back. Well angulated, good bone & neat feet. Moved very well with good drive & forward reach

Belfast Ch Show - 2nd Open Bitch
Lovely bitch, very nice head and expression, correct eye and muzzle, very good front, neck of good length, topline and body very good, hindquarters good, movement very good with drive, coat very good. Judge Mr A Kelly

GATAJ SWEET SURPRISE

At The Collie Club Of Wales Championship Show (05.04.14) ‘Charm was awarded 2nd place in Junior Bitch, many thanks to Judge Mr Alan Clarke.

This was followed at WECS Open Show on 06.04.14 by her winning the Puppy Bitch class and going on to be awarded Best Puppy Bitch, Best Puppy In Breed, Best Bitch, Reserve Best of Breed and Best Puppy In Show. Grateful thanks to Judge Mrs Anita Franks-Fox for making this a memorable day.

Critique of Judge Mrs Anita- Fox.....

Puppy Bitch, 8, (2) some very promising puppies

Lockyer’s Gataj Sweet surprise, and that she was! Loved the overall balance of this girl, no extremes. She had substance without losing her femininity. Clean balanced head, stop spot on, very appealing eye shape and set and good ear carriage and size. Lovely lay of shoulder and was steady and true on the move. One to take home! BPB, BP, BB and BOS.  

This result was to be followed at Bath Championship Show, on 25.05.14, with Charm coming first in the Puppy Bitch Class and then going on to be awarded BPIB under Judge Mrs Jan Underdown. Our grateful thanks to her for this.

Working And Pastoral Breeds Association Of Wales Championship Show 19.04.14 – Res Puppy Bitch (Judge Mrs B White)
Windsor Championship Show 28.06.14 – 2nd Junior Bitch (Judge Mr Mike Morgan)
WECS Championship Show 06.07.14 – 1st Special Yearling Bitch (Judge Mr R Gay)
Leeds Championship Show 26.07.14 – 3rd Junior Bitch (Judge Mrs C Casling)
Bournemouth Championship Show 10.08.14 - Res Post Graduate Bitch (Judge Mrs E Kitchen)
Welsh Kennel Club Championship Show 16.08.14 - 1st Graduate Bitch (Judge Mr A Brace)
WECS Open Show 2015 – 2nd Special Yearling Bitch. Judge Ms C Proctor
Lancs And Cheshire Collie Club – 3rd Post Graduate Bitch. Judge Mrs M E Blake-Watts
WECS Championship Show – 3rd Post Graduate Bitch. Judge Mrs V Tame
National Working And Pastoral Breeds – 2nd Post Graduate Bitch. Judge Miss L Pettitt
Paignton 2015, PGB 2nd, CCOW CH 2016 PGB 1st
London Collie 2016 Mid Limit 1st
National Working & Pastoral 2016 PGB 2nd
East Anglican Judge Brian Hull 2nd Mid Limit
2nd in PG at Richmond under Mrs V A Dyer

REDOLA JUST IN TIME FOR GATAJ

Working And Pastoral Breeds Association Of Wales 2015 – 1st Junior Dog. Judge Mr B Croft.

Lancs And Cheshire Collie Club – 1st Junior Dog. Judge Mrs J Catliff.
Critique of Mrs J Catliff:
Junior Dog 1st Lockyer Redola Just In Time for Gataj
Golden sable & White 13 months old, Loved a lot about this dog, He has a lovely expression, with well filled foreface and good underjaw, sweet eye clean stop, Although the ears are light I hope you will work on them, as I think he could go far. Well muscled, moves well.

 Birmingham Dog Show Society – 2nd Junior Dog. Judge Mr T Hayward.

London Collie Club Championship Show – 2nd Junior Dog. Judge Mrs A C Hollywood.

GATAJ BEAU OF SURPRISES

September 2016 - at his 1st show at 6 months got 1st in MPD  at Richmond under Mrs V A Dyer.
2nd MPD at Darlington under Mr Frank Kane

1st MPD, 1st Maiden, 1st Novice & BMPIS at Collie Club Of Wales open show, Judge Mrs M Jones.

1st MPD and Maiden at Ayrshire, Judge Mr D Thomson.

2nd PD - LKA Ch Show - Judge Mrs C Collins - 9 ½ month with a nice outline. Gleaming jet black coat, another exhibitor with excellent presentation on all her charges. Pleasing quality to his head, although I feel his stop breaks a bit low. Lovely eye shape, good ear carriage, good chin. Nice reach of neck, flowed throughout. Well off for bone, clearly all male. Moved freely, maybe a bit close behind, but very positive coming towards me. Another well-schooled.

Midland Collie Club Ch Show - February 2017 - Judge Mr M Patterson
Puppy Dog
1. Lockyer Gataj Beau of Surprises.   Yes he was a surprise.   I have seen him from the ringside and I was not disappointed, liked him a lot.  Tri of nearly 12 months in top order, nice head, lovely shaped eye, good reach of neck and nice length of back, moved well and well presented.

Collie Club of Wales Ch Show - April 2017 - Judge Masculine but clean through the cheeks with it , good stop , ok in skull, eye is nice and dark, for preference somewhat softer for me but neat well used ears and alert expression. Good length of back with plenty of heart and lung room, enough angulation and good hocks, moved freely. Judge Mr P Battigan

Northumberland and Durham Collie Club - April 2017 - Judge Val Tame
Tri in excellent condition, well laid back shoulders into nice length of body,  correct ear carriage , good underjaw, well off for bone, moved out well on  good feet

Three Counties - June 2017 - Judge Elizabeth Peach
JD (4,2a) 1 Lockyer’s Gataj Beau Of Surprises, another tri well made throughout. Quality head with gentle expression. Moved easily front & rear. A real showman who paid absolute heed to his handler requests;

Border Union Ch Show 2017 - Judge Christine Casling
JUNIOR DOG: 4 (1a) Lockyer, GATAJ BEAU OF SUPRISES ,a promising tri with a super rich tan markings, loved his head and expression, uses his ears well giving true collie expression, good reach of neck, sound front and shoulders, good length of back, with deep chest, angulates and, moves well, very promising.

WECS Judge Mrs Purcell Carpenter 1st JD,

EACA Judge Mr B House, 1st JD, My comments about eyes certainly do NOT apply to this young Tri. He has a beautiful eye. He Is in superb condition his jet black coat just gleamed in the sunshine. Lovely shape, moved very well. Another one I will keep a close eye on.

Paignton, 1st JD judge Mr J Chorley

Yorkshire Collie Club Ch Show - September 2017
18 month old tri dog of excellent colour with lovely dark tan markings. Good outline, standing four square. Good reach of neck and length of body, would like a little more length of tail. Front and rear angulation good. Length, depth and spring of rib good. Colour and shape of eye excellent. His ears were a little heavy but he moved and showed well.

Lancs and Cheshire Ch Show - April 2018

1 Lockyer's Gataj Beau of Surprises. Super black tri in lovely condition. Lovely head, eye and ears and a beautiful expression. Very well made with good substance throughout, and hads a lovely Collie outline. Sound on the move and so well presented.

June 2018 - Three Counties

PGD(5,2). 1.Lockyer’s Gataj Beau of Surprises JW. 2y tri. Balanced outline. Strong in head with good stop, perhaps a touch broad in muzzle. Well shaped eye giving soft expression . Nicely boned , good neck and shoulders with well shaped  deep ribcage. Well muscled with strong rearquarters, super coat colour and texture. Strode out freely.

Paignton 2018
1.  Lockyer’s Gataj Beau of Surprises JW
Two and a half year old tri.  Have loved this dog since I first saw him and was not disappointed on going over him.  Head handles well, good stop, well used ears.  Richest of tan markings into gleaming black coat.  Moved with drive and purpose.  Delighted to award him the RCC.

NW and PB
1 Lockyer's Gataj Beau Of Surprises JW. Lovely head, good foreface and underjaw, correct stop, correct eye shape and placement, flat skull and well used ears, all adding to give a lovely true Collie expression, good reach of neck into well laid shoulders, good strong bone, good topline which he maintained when moving, well bent stifle, moved with reach and drive. Although he stood alone in this class he was more than worthy of his first place. 

London Collie Club October 2018
2 & half year old Tricolour dog with superb jet-black coat in excellent condition, groomed to the high standard I now expect from this kennel. An expression of masculinity and handsomeness so hard to achieve with the head on tricolours, that when you see it, it blows you away. I could ramble on with ‘good this’ and ‘good that’, but ultimately there was nothing I didn’t like. Everything I want in a dog was here, and to round off the picture he moved like he owned the ring. How could I not award him B.O.B, and without hesitation my co-judge agreed he was B.I.S.

Bournemouth 2018

PGD (3) 1 Lockyer Gataj Beau Of Surprises JW. Very well presented Tri, liked his overall balance and rich tan markings, good head proportions, would prefer a slightly larger eye, nice angles front and rear, correct length of back, moved very well.

L & P Ch Show November 2018

A tri boy with jet black coat in excellent condition. An upstanding boy, masculine with strong underjaw, flat skull and perfect length of head, ears on top, showed all the time. Overall body shape and conformation was very pleasing, moved with drive and at one with his owner.

TAKHISIS HOPE AND DREAMS WITH GATAJ

Belfast 2017 1st Junior Bitch Very nice expression and head, correct ear and eye, front very good, Neck of good lenght, topline o.k., body good, movement very good with drive. Judge Mr A Kelly

London Collie Club Open 2018
2 year old sable & white bitch with a beautiful abundance of coat without being over the top, sweet expression with lovely dark eyes and fully alert ears. A very good balance between neck and body which she used to full effect. Another that moved and flowed around the ring with such ease. Tough for her to meet the class winner but deservedly won Res.B.B.

Blackpool 2021
1 Lockyer’s - Takhisis Hope and Dreams with Gataj - this lovely girl was on top form today, totally feminine and exactly what I was looking for. Super head of good length, flat skull and smooth tapering cheeks ,good foreface and underjaw, super expressive eyes and ears on top of her head .ample neck leading to good lay of shoulder, level topline, slight rise over the loins and good bend of stifle. Enough bone and good body, stands foursquare and demands attention. Moved really wellcovering the ground with ease, style and grace. Delighted to award her the CC and BOB, her title can’t be far away on this form.

Collie Association 2021
1. Lockyer Takhisis Hope and Dreams with Gataj
My star of the day, just m y type of bitch.   A sable bitch of the highest quality, she came and conquered.   She epitomises the Rough Collie Breed Standard.   Perfectly balanced with good body, her head is of a nice length, well filled in foreface with a good underjaw.   Stop is as required and with her neat ears sitting right on top she had the sweetest expression.   Good neck, shoulders and a lovely front and top line which she held on the move.   Well angulated at the rear and lovely neat feet, she moved as I thought she would covering the ground with such ease.   Another that was groomed to perfection and I had no hesitation in awarding her the CC and later the Referee (Mrs Sandra Wigglesworth) awarded her BOB and BIS.

THINK OF ME PRINCE OF SUNLIGHT AT GATAJ

February 2018 - Midland Collie Club Ch Show
1st. Lockyer's  Think Of  Me Prince Of Sunlight at Gataj (Imp. Hun), At almost 9 mths.
this puppy instantly appealed for his overall make & shape, very clean head, eyes are dark, well shaped & correctly placed, flat skull & well used neat ears.  Loved his expression.  Didn't disappoint on the move.  Well presented. BPD.

April 2018 - Northumberland and Durham
1st Lockyer’s Think of Me Prince of Sunlight at Gataj (Imp Hun). Excellent quality young male with a bucket load of promise at the tender age of 10 months.  Lovely head pattern with a sweet eye flat skull and rounded muzzle. Good reach of neck and level  topline  which was held on the move. Good depth to the chest and plenty of bone.  BPD  BPIS

Collie Association April 2018
1 st LOCKYERS – THINK OF ME PRINCE OF SUNLIGHT AT GATAJ S/W dog of 10 months old. Nice clean head with correct amount of stop. Nice eye and well-set ears, well moulded foreface. Slightly wide in back skull however this does not detract from his appealing expression. Good depth of chest, good reach of neck led into good shoulders, nice topline and shape. Good bend of stifle. Movement was better once settled just needs to tighten. BPD/BPIB. Was so pleased to see him be awarded BPIS. Congratulations

June 2018 - Three Counties
JD(5,1) Lockyer’s Think of Me Prince of Sunlight At Gataj (Imp). 12m sable. Nicely balanced overall body shape. Head could be a tad longer, but intelligent expression from  dark eye of good shape. Good set and use of ears. Well off for bone, straight front with adequate shoulder angulation. Strong, well muscled rearquarters, nicely coated, moved well

Paignton 2018
1.  Lockyer’s Think Of Me Prince of Sunlight At Gataj (Imp)
Fourteen month old sable and white.  Losing coat but what was there served to accentuate his excellent angulation fore and aft.  Well portioned head but back skull needs to flatten.  Good reach of neck, level top line, superb bend of stifle.  Moved very well.

London Collie Club Open 2018

16 month old sable & white dog of high quality in good coat and condition, groomed to the same excellent standard as their previous exhibit. Alert and tentative to handler enhanced by correctly placed stop, sweet almond eyes neatly tipped ears. Stood squarely with good front and rear angulation. One of the best movers of the day.

Bournemouth 2018

1 Lockyer Think Of Me Prince Of Sunlight At Gataj (Imp). Fifteen months old, nicely balanced sable boy, well balanced head and nice expression, deep chest and good length of back, good front and rear angulation, very well presented, moved soundly. 

L & P Ch Show November 2018

Another youngster with such a lovely almond eye. Eye placement correct, strong underjaw with moulding I like. Ears on top, lending to a masculine but not strong head. Overall body shape and conformation just spot on, moved with drive.

British Collie Club March 2019
Another sable/white from this kennel clean wedge shaped head with dark eye lovely overall shape sweet expression moved well

EACA Ch Show April 2021
BIS:  Lockyer`s Think Of Me Prince Of Sunlight At Gataj (lmp) JW. Smart S/W dog who was presented in tip top condition. He has a sweet but masculine expression, correct stop, dark almond shaped eye and nicely moulded fore face. Excellent overall balance and proportions. Well muscled throughout, good bone and neat oval shaped feet. His rich sable coat gleamed with health in the sunshine. Moved with plenty of drive and has excellent ring presence. It was my pleasure to award him BIS – Congratulations. 

CA Ch Show September 2021
1. Lockyer Takhisis Hope and Dreams with Gataj
My star of the day, just m y type of bitch.   A sable bitch of the highest quality, she came and conquered.   She epitomises the Rough Collie Breed Standard.   Perfectly balanced with good body, her head is of a nice length, well filled in foreface with a good underjaw.   Stop is as required and with her neat ears sitting right on top she had the sweetest expression.   Good neck, shoulders and a lovely front and top line which she held on the move.   Well angulated at the rear and lovely neat feet, she moved as I thought she would covering the ground with such ease.   Another that was groomed to perfection and I had no hesitation in awarding her the CC and later the Referee (Mrs Sandra Wigglesworth) awarded her BOB and BIS.

National 2021
2nd Lockyer's Think Of Me Prince of Sunlight - Shaded sable that pushed hard for top place. He has a very nice balanced outline and shape, good reach of neck, his head is masculine but a sweet expression, he showed so well for handler, very sound mover and very well presented.

Scottish Collie Club 2022
Open Dog (11,4)
1st Lockyer’s Think of Me Prince of Sunlight for Gataj (imp Hungary)
My star today and I couldn’t take my eyes off him. He has such a lovely, clean wedge-shaped head, Correct stop and flat skull. He has a melting, but masculine expression from lovely dark, almond eyes. Great ears, which he used to his advantage. Excellent underjaw and tight lip. Nice length of neck and well-laid shoulders. Correct length of back and well-spring ribs. Good bend of stifle and straight, neat hocks. Moved well front and rear with good reach and drive. His beautiful, shaded coat was gleaming. Delighted to award him his 3rd CC today, a very worthy champion.

RIVERSIDE SONG VIP WITH GATAJ

April 2018 - Collie Club of Wales
1st Lockyer Riversidesong VIP with Gataj
S/W dog .. slightly more forward all through and more together.  Head needs to clean a little in stop but this will come with maturity, pleasing eye and expression, stands and shows very well, has  ample neck and shape about him although would prefer slightly move length to back,  covered the ground well on the move  with correct tail carriage.

April 2018 - Northumberland and Durham
1st Lockyer’s   Riverside Song VIP With Gataj (Imp Rom) What a fantastic way to start my judging with this 7 month old sable and white of real quality.  A lovely head and expression with a lovely sweet eye and well used ears. Good reach of neck and level topline giving a lovely outline. Moved soundly.

June 2018 - Three Counties
2. Lockyer’s Riverside Song V I P With Gataj (Imp). 9m sable. Balanced with good outline. Strong head for age. Good  bone with straight front and adequate shoulder angulation. Well coated for age, moved OK. 3. Gladwell’s Sunswirl  Win Step To Jotars (Imp)NAF.

BELDONES COCO MADEMOISELLE AT GATAJ

June 2018 - Three Counties
PB(6,2). 1. Lockyer’s Beldones Coco Mademoiselle at Gataj. 10m sable.  Well constructed and balanced youngster. Lovely feminine head with correct stop and smooth muzzle. Kind expression. Nicely set and carried ears. Balanced front and rear angulation. Well bodied for age, good coat and presentation. Best mover in the class. Should do well when she matures.

Paignton 2018
1.  Lockyer’s Beldones Coco Mademoiselle At Gataj
Twelve month sable and white.  Head handles well, ears slightly wide set but when she uses them gives a melting expression.  Would prefer a slightly longer neck, but otherwise constructed beautifully.  Moved very well.

London Collie Club October 2018
14 month old sable & white bitch of good shape and size. A very pleasing expression with correct stop and almond eyes and showed with alert ears. In good coat and condition standing nice and square with adequate bone. Moved very positively with sound front and rear action.

TRUE COLORS PRINCE OF SUNLIGHT AT GATAJ

June 2018 - Three Counties
JB(10,3). 1. Lockyer’s True Colors At Prince of Sunlight at Gataj (Imp). Well presented 12m sable. Good type with strength to head but retaining femininity.  Nice eyes for set and expression, ears well tipped. Straight front, well arched neck, adequate shoulder angulation. Good substance to body. Well muscled, in good coat, well presented, covered the ground easily on the move.

NW and PB
2 Lockyer's True Colors At Prince Of Sunlight At Gataj (Imp). S/w, well moulded foreface, correct stop, ear carriage a little wide, good reach of neck and shoulder angulation, good topline, well bent stifle, moved well. 

RIVERSIDE SONG XELLENT WINNER AT GATAJ (IMP ROM)

London Collie Club Open Show - September 2018

A lovely 9 month old sable & white puppy dog who showed his head off. Such a balanced head for one so young with beautiful ear carriage and perfect almond eyes. His profuse well-fitting coat was groomed perfectly to enhance a picture combining head, reach of neck and body shape. His conformation is very sound and showed to maximum effect for the owner. Moved solidly in class and even better in the challenge. I was pleased to award him B.P.I.B., Res B.O.B and with my co-judge B.P.I.S

Bournemouth 2018

MPD (1) 1 Lockyer's Riverside Song Xellent Winner At Gataj (Imp Rom). What a lovely promising baby this eight month old boy is. Very well balanced and all parts of his body in proportion to his size, lovely head and expression, well arched neck leading into correct shoulders, nice bone and body, slight rise to the loin and sound hind quarters. 

L & P Ch Show November 2018

Just loved this young boy. Everything about him oozed quality. Soft expression with lovely eye, super moulding, ears on top flat back skull. Such a well-balanced head, shapely body, level top line, arched neck and turn of stifle, good bone. His conformation was just what I have in my own kennel. Moved with drive and once again perfectly turned out. Could not put a foot wrong. A credit to breeder and owner. BPD

LKA December 2018

2nd Lockyer's RIVERSIDE SONG XCELLENT WINNER at GATAJ
Another well presented s/w from this exhibitor. Pleasing head and nice eye and expression. I find him to short in body which makes him unbalanced standing and on the move.

L & P Open Show
13 month old sable and white dog with profuse coat, beautifully groomed and presented. He has a well balanced smoothly wedge shape head with lovely almond eye and correctly tipped ears. Sound conformation with solid stance and ample bone. Moved well.
Graduate Dog – no entries

GATAJ GIRLS BEST FRIEND

Bournemouth 2018

2 Lockyer's Gataj Girl's Best Friend. Unlucky to meet first in such lovely condition but I am sure, this girl too is one to watch in the future. Lovely balance and outline; nice head proportions with sweet expression, well arched neck of very nice length, correctly placed shoulders and nice rise over the loin, sound mover and very well presented.

September 2022
2 nd Lockyer’s Gataj A Girls Best Friend
My notes read lovely sable and white presented to perfection. Everything to like about her, lovely head qualities, stood and made the most of herself. Moved well.

ONCE UPON A TIME DU CLOS DE SEA-WIND WITH GATAJ (IMP FRA)

L & P Ch Show - November 2018 - This young chap has a lovely almond eye giving a soft but masculine expression. Loved his moulding, flat back skull, good bone, nicely arched neck and length of body. Presentation was as we would expect from this kennel, fabulous.

LKA December 2018
1st Lockyer's  ONCE UPON A TIME DU CLOS DE SEAWIND with GATAJ
This exhibitor showed a few collies for me today and i have to mention that all we very well presented and clean. A lot of work and it was appreciated. This S/W was my Best Puppy Dog and deservedly so. Well balanced throughout , he possess a clean head ,rounded muzzle and correct well placed stop and good ear carriage giving the desired expression. Moves and presents himself well.

Midland Collie February 2019
11 months old S/W with a nice amount of bone for age, soundly constructed with a lovely overall shape. Sweet expression with a a nice dark almond shaped eye, Good underjaw and pigmentation. Shown in excellent coat of
good colour.

L & P Open Show
12 month old sable and white dog of excellent quality. Smooth wedge shape head and lovely sweet almond eyes. Ears tipped. Strong arched neck and deep chest with good body shape and conformation. In beautiful coat and condition and moved with ease around the ring.

O’Connor Du Bois Des Amazones (Imp Fra)

Midland Collie February 2019
8 months old S/W puppy with lovely head, dark eye and good expression. Well constructed with sound limbs and tight oval feet. Beautifully presented with coat of good colour.

British Collie Club March 2019
Sable/White 9.1/2 months clean head well set ears sweet eye good reach of neck nice body shape moved and showed well

Nasty Girl Clos De-Seawind At Gataj (Imp Fra)

Midland Collie Club February 2019
Pleasing head on this young lady, shorter all round than my winner but still balanced throughout. Well moulded foreface, ample underjaw, almond shaped eye, ears could be tighter. Moved ok and well presented.
3rd Patterson - Nina Ricci Du Bois Des Amazones For Treeview (Imp Fra)

GATAJ OUT OF THE WOODS

1 Lockyer - Gataj Out of the Woods- 8 months s/w who presented a pleasing picture. Nice head type with lovely eye and expression, well used and placed ears . Nicely angulated ,moved well. Very well schooled and presented as were all from this exhibitor.

Yorkshire Collie Club
MPD (3) 1 Lockyer’s Gataj Out of the Woods. Must say I really liked this young fella as soon as he entered the ring. He has such a lovely outline that shows promise of good things to come. Glamorous markings. Sweet dark eye, head that handles well with neat well shaped ears. Enough length of back enabling him to move out well covering the ground with ease. Beautifully groomed and presented. If he continues developing along these lines he should do well. Will follow his career with interest. Again with the agreement of my co-judge BPD BP BPIB and BPIS.

Scottish Collie 2022
1st Lockyer’s Gataj Out of The Woods
s/w, 17 months. Nice head with rounded muzzle, good stop, well-set almond eyes giving soft expression. Good ears, which he used well. Good bone and substance, with good depth of chest. Well-angulated rear, moved well.

City of Birmingham 2022
1 st Lockyer’s Gataj Out Of The Woods JW R.C.C.
Sable and white this young dog stood and really made the most of himself. Particularly liked his make and shape. Well balanced head with dark almond shaped eyes, neat correctly placed well used ears, correctly constructed with well laid shoulders, good front, moved with drive from the rear, in good coat which was presented to perfection – look forward to seeing him as a fully mature dog. Well deserved R.C.C.

CC of Wales Open Show 2022
22 month golden sable in full coat. Good clean head with well set, neat ears. He has a nicely sized and shaped eye, giving a lovely soft expression. Good length of back with correct topline. Well angulated to the rear. Presented in the same spotless condition as the other exhibits from this kennel today. On the move, he was light on his feet, covering the ring efficiently and unphased by the floor surface. I was happy to be able to go on to award him BD and BOB, and he was subsequently awarded BIS by Mrs Collins against the smooth. On the day, the movement of both my BD and BB was excellent but this boy got me with his expression. BD/BOB/BIS

Ayrshire Collie Club 2022
Lockyer’s Gataj Out Of The Woods JW, I was very taken by this excellently presented homebred s/w, in full coat covering very good body shape, most delightful eye and expression, clean head, excellent ears, good neck into very good shoulder, well boned legs, neat feet, good overall conformation, strong rear, comfortable on move, sound temperament. Seriously considered for RCC, should make up

Scottish Breeds 2022
1. LOCKYER , GATAJ OUT OF THE WOODS JW, stood alone but a well-deserved first place, he is very glamorous dog, coat is well presented, and he is in lovely body and condition. Moved very steady and true in all directions with correct tail set. To be critical I would like more neck and his ears are a little swamped by coat on his head which can easily be corrected.

GATAJ STRUCK BY LIGHTNING

2 Lockyer - Gataj Struck By Lightning - s/w of good type .Head handles well with correct stop, sweet eye and well used ears. Good length of back ,good body and bone. Moved well.

Bath 2021
PGD (2, 1) 1 Lockyear’s Gataj Struck By Lightning. 2 yr old sable, good length of foreface, correct ear carriage and dark eye, good length of neck into good lay of shoulder, good depth of chest, tight feet, well angulated, moved out well keeping topline, needs to settle down overall, otherwise well turned out and good coat. 

National 2021
Post Graduate (3)
1st Lockyers Gataj Struck by Lightning - Sable/White beautifully presented in excellent coat of correct texutre. His head handles well, he has a lovely flat skull, good stop, nice moulded foreface, super outline and shape, neat short hocks and very sound mover.

Scottish Colllie 2022
Limit Dog (7,3)
1st Lockyer’s Gataj Struck By Lightning
Stood out for his overall quality and was an easy winner of this class. Beautiful shape, great neck, correct length of back with slight rise over the loin. Nice depth of chest and well-sprung ribs. Good bone and substance, whilst remaining elegant. Light on his feet and moved effortlessly. Lovely head and expression with great ear set. Very well presented.

Ayrshire Collie Club 2022
3 Lockyer’s Ch Gataj Struck By Lightning, class homebred s/w who must have been struck by something because, on the day, he failed to put in a challenging performance on the move. No problem with anything else, excellently presented in good coat covering fit body of good make and shape, most pleasing head, eye and expression, head a delight to handle, super temperament. Every dog has an off day, he’ll bounce back.

Irish Collie Club 2022
Flashy s/w who I could not get past today. How lovely to see a dog and handler at one with each other. He has the softest and most gentle of expressions with a well-rounded moulded foreface. Good underjaw. Correct stop and eye placement. Well set ears which were used constantly. Balanced with no coarseness to him. Desired bend of stifle. Tight feet. Presents a super profile. Presentation perfect. When asked, moved up a gear to move in the Challenge and take CC and BIS

Scottish Breeds 2022

CH GATAJ STRUCK BY LIGHTNING. He has an instant bond with his handler, they work well together, and you can see they both adore each other so the dog was relaxed and pulled out all the stops today to win DCC and BOB. He really filled my eyes, well balanced outline there is nothing stuffy or exaggerated about him. His head is clean with correct planes, ears well placed and used. Super front assembly, ample chest, well off for bone without being too heavy set. A wellarched neck which was enhanced by his correct fitted coat which was groomed to the skin and flowed as he moved.

The perfect amount of body weight kept him light and easy on his feet, moved well in all directions with the correct tail set. He looked so well in the big ring. A well-deserved win in very good company

GATAJ GOOD TIME GIRL

1 Lockyer’s - Gataj Good Time Girl - I’m sure a ‘Good Time’ beckons this sweet young lady. Litter sister to 1st in MPD and very similar to him. She has the same head type but is a little cleaner in stop at present. Gorgeous eye and expression and well used ears. Good length of neck and topline ,firm body covered with a well presented golden coat. Moved really well .

Blackpool 2021
1 Lockyer’s - Gataj Good Time Girl - I’m sure a ‘Good Time’ beckons this sweet young lady. Litter sister to 1st in MPD and very similar to him. She has the same head type but is a little cleaner in stop at present. Gorgeous eye and expression and well used ears. Good length of neck and topline ,firm body covered with a well presented golden coat. Moved really well.

Collie Association 2021
Puppy Bitch
1. Lockyer Gataj Good Time Girl
My notes say what a beautiful puppy, an art in presentation from this kennel, beautifully presented, of a lovely make and shape, balanced all over.   Lovely refined head with a lovely almond shape dark eye, nicely placed, with enough stop, nicely filled in foreface and ears sitting right on top giving a melting expression.   Lovely front and turn of stifle, with neat feet and long tail.  Moved well.   BPB and BPIS.   Thank you for bringing her, I predict a bright future for this young lady.

Bath 2021
MPB (4,1) 1 Lockyear’s Gataj Good Time Girl. 7 mth old sable, true to here name. Bundle of fun and enjoying herself, when settled she looked the part of a puppy Rough should be, feminine head, good foreface, dark quizzical eye, nice length of neck into well proportioned body, when settled she moved well with drive, good going and coming, kept topline on move, well groomed coat for a youngster. BPIB, also pulled her out for RBCC consideration, but alas lost out to maturity. One to watch for the future I believe. 2 Tipper’s Tiganlea True Hearts Desire. 8 mths old sable, nice feminine head of good proportions, front assembly and body will come with time and maturity, moved out well, enjoyed herself, well groomed coat. 

National 2021
Puppy Bitch (3)
1st Gataj Good Time Girl - Totally feminine golden sable with a lovely clean head, nice dark well placed eye, good ear carriage, loved her shape and outline, she has a lovely temperament, good steady mover.

Scottish Breeds 2022
Yearling Bitch (2/2). 1. LOCKYER, GATAJ GOOD TIME GIRL.  This young lady really caught my eye, in fact I gave her a good look a few times in the final line up. Not in her best attire but it only enhanced her well balanced outline. So many qualities to list and onethat I could steal her away. 

Overall, a top-quality honest sound bitch and super show girl. To be nit picking I would like feet hair to be trimmed correctly but again easily corrected 

PARADISE GIRL DU CLOS DE SEA-WIND FOR GATAJ

2 - Lockyer’s - Paradise Girl Du Clos De Seawind for Gataj - another very well presented sable who was slightly smaller all over than 1. Head is of good length with correctly placed stop. rounded muzzle and good underjaw, well shaped eye and super well used ears. Good front and rear angles .Moved very well.

Collie Association September 2021
1. Paradise Girl du Clos de SeaWind for Gataj (Imp Fra)
A beautiful sable bitch, beautifully presented with a lovely refined head piece.    A lovely dark eye, neat ears give her the sweetest expression.   So attentive to her handler, good confirmation with good quarters.   Ample bone, neat feet and so sound on the move.

Blackpool 2021
2 - Lockyer’s - Paradise Girl Du Clos De Seawind for Gataj - another very well presented sable who was slightly smaller all over than 1. Head is of good length with correctly placed stop. rounded muzzle and good underjaw, well shaped eye and super well used ears. Good front and rear angles .Moved very well.

National 2021
Limit Bitch (11) A lovely class of bitches
1st Lockyer's Paradise Girl Du Clos de Seawind for Gataj - Beautifully feminine golden sable shown in fabulous coat and condition, she has a lovely moulded foreface, flat skull, neat ears, dark almond shaped eye, all giving a soft sweet expression, has a lovely reach of neck, correct length of back to height, short neat hocks, rear end is well muscled, never puts a foot wrong for handler, completes a lovely picture when stood, moved out with drive and purpose, well deserved CC and BOB.

STARLENGA ELIJAH BLUE AT GATAJ

Bath 2021
JD (1) 1 Lockyear’s Starlenga Elijah Blue At Gataj. 12 mths old b/m, good standard head, clean outlines, good ear carriage, good length of neck and depth of chest, tight feet, good angulation, correct croup, and tail set, kept topline on move, good going and coming, movement with good drive from hocks, well turned out coat. 

Scottish Collie 2022
Yearling Dog (1)
1st Lockyer’s Starlenga Elijah Blue at Gataj
Beautiful clear blue b/m. Not as keen as his kennel mates to show himself off today, but his expression is beautiful when he brings his ears up. I loved his head, his moulded foreface, rounded muzzle, good stop and flat skull. Soft expression from correctly placed almond eyes. Good body shape and nice bone and substance. Moved well. Just short of coat length underneath to complete the picture.

GATAJ TAKE IT ON THE RUN

Bath 2021
YD (6, 3) 1 Lockyear’s Gataj Take It On The Run. 16 mths old sable, correct head shape and lines, good length of neck into good lay of shoulders, good depth of chest, tight feet, good topline, well angulated, moved well going and coming,nice turned out coat. 2 Ladnar’s Dancing With Stars. 16 mths old b/m, good length of foreface and ear carriage, clear eye and expression, moved well, overall body needs to mature on, well turned out coat.

GATAJ HONEY BEE

City of Birmingham 2022
1 st Lockyer’s Gataj Honey Bee
The most beautiful sable and white in excellent coat and condition – presented to perfection as were all this exhibitors dogs. When standing has a lovely outline, good front, well bent stifles, nice shoulder placement. Excellent head properties with a lovely expression. Moved soundly.

Very Special Angel Silvestre At Gataj (IMP Bel)

CC if Wakes Open Show 2022
A lovely start to my day! 6 ½ month old golden sable of good size with an appealing soft but very definitely masculine expression. Good length of head and adequate underjaw. Nicely sized eye and set. Ears well set and used to his advantage. When stood and viewed in profile he has a pleasing outline with a good length of back to a well angulated rear. Well off for bone. Lovely length of neck, He moved well with good drive from the rear and excellent muscle control for one so young. Presented in immaculate condition, sound temperament and well schooled. Was my pleasure to go on to award him BPIB and I’m sure he has a promising show career ahead. BMPD/BPD/BPIB

Ch Gataj Turn Back Time JW

Scottish Breeds 2025
Lockyer’s CH. GATAJ TURN BACK TIME JW.  The temperament of this dog is second to none, he is such a happy friendly lad.  To me, he has yet to reach his prime (despite already having his title).  His head properties are so endearing, lovely moulding with a sweet expression, ears always used well.  Flows from lovely length of neck, onto good body shape, lovely front.  Good spring of ribs to gentle rise over the loin. Has a good bend of stifle, nice parallel hocks and lovely length to that ever wagging tail.  Moved out freely and with ease, deserves his title and I really feel not yet reached maturity. Appeared to be inbetween coats, and could not compete in this department with the winners. Called in for the RCC but had to bow to the two lads in full coat and condition.  This is the temprement and personality to strive for when breeding.