Lillyway Lovin'you At Nithview
Leeamanway River Phoenix at Nithview
Nithview Country Bumpkin
Nithview Summer Lovin'

Lillyway Lattimer at Nithview
Nithview This Is Me
Lillyway Lemon Sparkle at Nithview

 

Lillyway Lovin'you At Nithview - 'Lexi'
Ch Jopium Cool Touch JW ShCm x Jopium Fascinator
DOB 13.7.2014
Eyes Unaffected 

Best Puppy in Show - Ayrshire Collie Club Open Show - March 2015 - Judge Mrs E Ashe (Forrestwalk)

Best Puppy in Show - Scottish Collie Club Open Show - April 2015 - Judge Mr B McIntyre (Meryctin)

1st - Minor Puppy Bitch - Northumberland and Durham Championship Show - April 2015 - Judge Mrs M Walker (Starlenga)
Judges critique - Nice tri bitch of 8 months which is maturing well, good mould of foreface with a sweet eye, correct stop with a nice arched neck, good presentation.

Falkirk and District Canine Society - 1st AV Puppy - Puppy Pastoral Group 3 - Judge Mr G Lewthwaite
(11,1) - A lovely puppy bitch of 9 months old, good head and expression, nice angles front and rear, in nice coat,
moved and showed well.

Drongan and District CS - April 2015
2nd AV Pastoral Puppy - Melvin and Jopsom’s Rough Collie Lilyway Lovin you at Nithview
9 month tri bitch of superior breed type. Best of heads and sweetest of expressions.
Lovely front assembly, good outline, level topline held on the move . presented in superb coat and condition.
Another very exciting youngster unfortunate to meet the winner on the top of his form. Best wishes with her going forward.
- Judge Mr Albert Hope

Rutherglen Canine Club - 1st AV Puppy - Judge E Jay
Critique - 'Eight month tri colour bitch, very alert and showy. Nice dark eye, sweet expression, good arch
to neck, promising coat and lively on the move'

Ladies and District Kennel Association of Scotland - 1st Junior Bitch - Judge Mrs G Blaikie (Kourika)

Larkhall
1st Graduate - Tri puppy, has a very nice head with correct eye shape, carrying enough weight, and in some of these Collies it was an issue,
one in particular think they are a working dog! Liked her movement showing a good topline at all times - Judge Linda Pierson

Leeds Championship Show - July 2015 - 1st Junior Bitch - Judge Tracey Wilkinson
JB 10(3) - 1st Melvin & Jopson’s Lillyway Lovin’You At Nithview
Super balanced head with an almond eye giving the sweetest expression her ears are not the best but didn’t deter. Good size, neat oval feet balanced and a nice shape . Moved with drive and had good tail carriage. Not quite in full bloom but was presented very well one for the future.

North East of England Working and Pastoral Breeds
2. Melvin & Jopson - Lillyway Lovin' You at Nithview, 12 month old tri bitch good head and body shape and moved well, preferred head on first. - Judge Mark Williams

Scottish Collie Club September 2015
1st SAC Post Graduate Dog/Bitch - 14 month old black tri bitch, well chiselled head, used ears well, nice body, lovely feminine expression, good angulation front and rear,
well bodied for age, in good coat and moved well - Judge Irene Green

Northumberland and Durham Open Show - October 2015
2. Melvin & Jopson’s, Lillyway Lovin’ You At Nithview
– lovely make and shape to this young tri. Her ears being on the light side today just taking away from her expression.  Correct conformation which made her one of my best mover’s today.  Beautifully turned out. 

Working and Pastoral Breeds of Scotland - November 2015
Best Bitch and Best of Breed - 1st. Melvin and Jopson’s Lilyway Lovin’ You At Nithview 16 month tri bitch lovely head and eye with right amount of stop. Stood with her ears on top of her head, giving a lovely soft expression. Lovely shape with good angulation. Moved well both going and coming and with drive. Was at one with her handler and well presented. BB and BOB

North of Scotland Sheepdog Club April 2016
1 Melvin and Jopson’s Lillyway Lovin you at Nithview  19 month Tri bitch another girl who is maturing beautifully in between jackets at the moment, but what an outline, she has a beautifully balanced head, lovely almond shaped eye and the sweetest of expressions, ears which she used, a well arched neck , good depth to her chest, good length of back, good turn of stifle and well let down hocks, good angulations front and rear, she moved well  her body is so well toned and muscled she is a credit to her owners. Her coat was gleaming, beautifully presented and handled.

After a break for maternal duties - Lexi is back in the ring February 2017 just six months after the birth of her puppies and was 2nd Limit Bitch at Midland Collie Club Ch Show
2nd Melvin & Jopson Lillyway Lovin You at Nithview
Loved this feminine tri bitch head and expression, super reach of neck , very good show girl and so attentive to her handle.  Jet black shiny coat well presented, good bone and neat feet moved out well, just needs to settle on the move. Judge Jane Margetts (Collingvale)

Ayrshire Collie Club Open Show March 2017
1st Lillyway Lovin' you at Nithview
Tri bitch, nicely put together with good angulation and length of neck and back. Blackest of coats. Well moulded fore face and sweet eye. One of the few with a long tail. Moved well.
- Judge Angela Coulson

Coatbridge Airdrie and District February 2017
Mesdames Melvin and Jopsons Lillyway Lovin you at Nithview. 2 ½ yr old tri bitch of superior breed type. Well balanced all through. Lovely head, dark eye, good bite. Well carried ears. Nicely arched neck, good front assembly. Lovely topline – held on the move. Well angulated. Moved and shown to advantage. Last judged her as a 6 month puppy and delighted that she has fulfilled that early promise. BOB and G1. Looked lovely in the BIS lineup. My sincerest best wishes for her continued success.

Greenock and District - July 2017
2. Melvin and Jopsons Lilyway Lovin' you at Nithview. A super jet black tri bitch in very good condition. Another well balanced girl. Head handles well, rounded muzzle, a tad more stop than 1 good ear set. Showed and moved very well. Very close decision I just preferred the eye on 1. Anita Fox

Yorkshire Collie Club Ch Show - September 2017
Quality headed tri, with a lovely eye and expression, and lovely well used ears,  good neck and topline, good body, in full coat and beautiful condition,  would just like her with a bit more leg length.   Nice going round but close behind.   Derek Smith

Richmond Ch Show - September 2017
2nd Melvin & Jopson`s Lillyway Lovin` You At Nithview  Heavy coated Tri presented extremely well. Balanced head good eye and sweet expression. Another with good angulation very balanced . Moved well
. Tracey Wilkinson

Ayrshire Collie Club Ch Show - October 2017
2nd Melvin and Jopson’s Lillyway Lovin’ You at Nithview. Three year old lovely feminine tri. Correct head pattern. Nicely moulded foreface, parallel plains, correct stop, nice eye giving desired expression. Elegant  reach of neck, well laid shoulders, nicely balanced outline, correct tailset. Moved soundly, not in top condition today. Mrs D Iley

N & D Open Show - October 2017
2nd Melvin and Jopson Lillyway Lovin' You At Nithview - super tri in good coat not herself as this is very unusual as she is bomb proof she got spooked at the bottom of the hall today, such a shame she has a lovely shape with good reach of neck into well laid shoulders good bone, good eye and correct stop gave her nice expression super ear carrage well muscled at the back with nice short hocks moved well but did not like the bottom of the ring hope she will be ok. Mrs W Brodie

Greenock and District
OPEN BITCH 1st – LILLYWAY LOVIN’ YOU AT NIGHVIEW- Female. My BEST Of BREED. Tricolour bitch of lovely black colour and tan markings. A bit out of coat on the day but didn’t affect the overall quality look of this girl. Loved her. A really show girl, with a lovely presence in the ring. I felt in love of her overall outline and construction. Very sound & clean of the move. Confident and very alert to her handler. Nice head and expression with correct head proportions, correct eye and lovely dark colour. Good stop. Correct jaw and bite. Beautiful arched neck which make her look smart. Correct size with good high and body proportions. Excellent deep chest with correct shoulders and angulations. God ribs. Hindquarter good and hocks well let down. Moved freely all the time. Happy to award her BOB.
Emilio Castilo (Judge)

Carluke and District 16/12/2018
1.Melvin & Jopson's Lillyway Lovin' You At Nithview. 3 yr. tri. bitch. Well proportion with a friendly intelligent expression. Head in proportion with body. Smooth outline to head with flat skull and muzzle of equal length and on parallel planes. Medium sized dark eyes. Small well set ears carried semi-erect. Well arched neck. Good front angulation. Straight forelegs of moderate bone. Body of good length with firm back. Chest deep with well sprung ribs. Good bend of stifle and hocks well let down. Well set tail reaching to hock. Shown in good coat. Moved smoothly showing good reach and drive. BOB - Barry Blunden (Judge)

Kirkintilloch, Lenzie & Dist Canine Society 27/1/2018
Rough Collie Open (3,1) 1st Melvin & Jopson’s Lillyway Lovin You At Nithview. 3 yr old tri-colour bitch. Lovely head with flat skull. Very expressive dark almond-shape eyes. Correct bite, nice ear set, good front and rear angles. Deep chest with well sprung ribs. Well muscled and lovely mover. B.O.B

Ayrshire Collie Club Open Show March 2018
1st Lillyway Lovin’ you at Nithview, tri nice make and shape, good neck length to height, nice eye and expression neat hocks stood and showed well. Moved well. Thomas Conway (Judge)

Ayrshire Collie Club Open Show June 2018
1st:  Melvin and Jopsons Lillyway Lovin’ you at Nithview. 4 years old tri bitch of  lovely quality, with nice head pattern, good underjaw, lovely dark eye, good stop and neat ears.  Good reach of neck into good shoulder, good length of body. Good rear angulation and moved well.

Border Union Ch Show - June 2018
2. Melvin & Jopson's Lillyway Lovin' You At Nithview. Tri colour bitch with good length of back. Balanced head, good ears, rounded muzzle and underjaw. Good bone and coat and moved quite well. 

Ayrshhire Collie Club - March 2019
Lillyway Lovin You at Nithview -  good head, dark almond eye giving sweet expression, well pigmented, medium ears used well, well boned and bodied, good feet, good rear construction, short hocks good feet, moved well.

 


Leeamanway River Phoenix at Nithview - 'River'

North East of England Working and Pastoral Breeds - July 2015
1. Melvin & Jopson - Leeamanway River Phoenix at Nithview, 7 month old sable & white male, correct shaped head with correct eye & ear carriage giving a sweet expression, good length of neck into good shoulders and topline, moved well. BP - Judge - Mark Williams

Scottish Collie Club September 2015
SAC 1st Puppy Dog/Bitch - 9 months old entire sable dog, nice head, good parallels, dark almond eye, scissor bite, lovely expression, good reach of neck, well bodied with good angulation
front and rear, overall displayed a balanced picture. In good coat and moved well - Judge Irene Green

Darlington September 2015
2nd Puppy Dog - 2 Melvin & Jopson’s Leeamanway River Phoenix at Nithview, 9 months s/w, balanced overall. Nice head, dark well shaped eye, hence good expression. Enough neck, balanced angulation front & rear, well ribbed. In super coat for age, moved well;

Dumfries and Galloway
PASTORAL – P (5,3) 1 Melvin & Jopson’s Leeamanway River Phoenix at Nithview, smart sable Rough Collie, who is coming on very nicely. Movement just needs to tighten up which shall do. He has many of his handsome father’s looks. Good head, dark almond shaped eye, small ears which he used well. Good reach of neck, good front & rear, moved like a puppy should do, enjoying himself thoroughly in the sun. Coat was nicely presented;

Belfast September 2015
 2 Melvin & Jepson’s Leeamanway River Phoenix at Nithview, another r/s who was close up to winner but he was not as clean in hind movement & a bit close going away. Scores in head with good lines & correct blunt wedge shape, dark well set eyes & made good use of his ears. Well sprung in ribbing, deep in chest & firm in back. Again needs to finish;

Northumberland and Durham Open Show October 2015
2. Melvin & Jopson’s, Leeamanway River Phoenix At  Nithview – 10months old s/w.  Not as settled as 1.  Good wedged shaped head.  Correct eye and sweet expression. Neat ears which were used to advantage.  Not as steady on the move.  Good presentation.

Midland Counties Championship Show October 2015
1 BP, Melvin & Jopson’s Leeamanway River Phoenix at Nithview, s/w with correct body shape, good bone & reach of neck. Coat of correct texture. Head is balanced with stop breaking in the correct place. Lovely eye & when he uses his ears he has a very pleasing expression. His movement is erratic which I have considered in light of his age & development, I hope this improves as he matures as he could do well; 

Working and Pastoral Breeds of Scotland - November 2015
Reserve Best Dog - 1st. Melvin and Jepson’s  Leeamanway River Phoenix at Nithview Golden Sable dog who is almost 11 months, lovely head and eye  with  stop in the right place.  Nice angulation with good bone. Used his ears well which showed his sweet expression. Has his father’s showmanship that he beat today for RBD. Just needs to tighten up in his rear movement which I am sure will come. BPD RBD

Manchester Championship Show - January 2016
Melvin & Jopson’s Leeamanway River Phoenix At Nithview - I really liked this beautifully presented golden sable dog. Lovely sweet expression with nice dark eye, a well moulded muzzle and good strong underjaw.  Good arch of neck into correct length of body.  Well angulated hind quarters.  Very attentive to handler and moved with enthusiasm.

Rutherglen February 2016
Melvin & Jopson’s Leeamanway River Pehonix at Nithview, handsome individual of good merit. Masculine well proportioned head with correct stop. Good in eye with well placed ears. Neck has good length. Overall body proportions are good. He stands on quality bone with neat feet. Sadly today was rather coltish & was very proud of his tail so had to pay the penalty!. Judge Martin Sanders

Yorkshire Collie Club Ch Show - September 2017
Melvin and Jopson. Leeamanway River Phoenix at Nithview.  2½ year old sable dog. Whilst lacking in finishing furnishings, this dog was pleasing to go over. Good head type, correct bite, good ear carriage. Colour, shape and placement of eye good – all coming together to produce a pleasing expression when the dog would settle. Good front, good reach of neck and good length of body. Depth and spring of rib good. Would like a little more length of tail. Moved well.
D Timmins (Kynan)

Greenock & District Kennel Association
1ST- LEEAMANWAY RIVER PHOENIX AT NIGHVIEW- Glamourous sable & white male. A very masculine dog, you wouldn’t have any doubts he is a male. Good length of muzzle, strong jaw, correct shape of eye and colour. This boy knows how to play his ears and I really liked this about him. Strong stop. I would personally like it a bit better parallel lines with smoother outline and flatter skull. Correct scissor bit. Liked his length of neck, correct shoulders and front angulations. Good ribs. I would like to see the hocks well let down and stronger able to support the natural the stand and move of a working dog. On the day, when standing where out which affected the overall balance and picture. He was playful and unsettle on the move and carried the tail high. Overall, a lot to like about him. Great show man!! The best of the day in the breed. Really loved the attention of the handler and enjoy his day out. Beautifully groomed and presented by his handler.
Emilio Castillo (Judge)

Carluke and DCS 16/12/2018
1.Melvin & Jopson's Leeamanway River Phoenix At Nithview. 3 yr. sable dog. Well balanced with good expression. Masculine head in proportion with body. Flat skull with sides tapering smoothly to black nose. Skull and muzzle of equal length. Would prefer a little less stop. Expressive dark eyes. Small well set ears. Arched neck of fair length. Shoulders sloping with good angulation to upper arm. Muscular hindquarters with good bend of stifle. Moved well showing drive. Barry Blunden (Judge)

Kirkintilloch, Lenzie & Dist Canine Society 27/1/2018
1st Melvin & Jopson’s Leeamanway River Phoenix at Nithview. 3 yr old sable male, good head properties, dark eyes with lovely expression. Good shoulder placement and strong rear-end. Nice deep chest and moved well.

Midland Collie Club Ch Show February 2018
1st. Melvin & Jopson's  Leemanway River Phoenix at Nithview,  Golden s/w groomed to perfection.  Clean head with nicely placed dark eye, flat skull, good ear placement used well, ample length of neck into good shoulders, nice length of back, correct tail carriage, sound on the move. Judge Phil Amos

Caledonian CS
February 2018
1. Melvin * Jopson's Leemanway River Phoenix at Nithview. Show himself off, good head, eyes and ear placement. Good front neck and shoulder placement, nice topline and sound rear movement.
Sally Duffin (Judge)

Crufts
March 2018
2 Melvin & Jopson's Leeamanway River Phoenix At Nithview. S/w. Another with pleasing shape, balanced head, good stop, ears bang on top, pleasing expression, good neck, front quarters and turn of stifle, moved freely. 3 Allen's Lynmack Labyrinth. S/w. Nota big lad, correct head pattern, pleasing eye set and expression, well set ears, nice neck and depth of brisket, firm loin, moved well. Frances Kaye (Judge)

Northumberland and Durham Collie Club Ch Show
April 2018
2nd Melvin & Jopsons’  Leeamanway River Phoenix At Nithview.  A three year old in super condition and sound construction with good fore and aft angulation enabling him to move with soundness.  A pleasing head to handle with correct head plains, sweet  eye,  correct stop,  rounded muzzle,  flat skull and correct placement of well used ears all giving a lovely expression. Tony Iley (Judge)

Scottish Kennel Club
2018
What a delightful boy this is, full of joie de vivre, he had to be the happiest dog on show today!
I loved his well balanced body, just the right ratio of length and height, superbly presented in full harsh weatherproof coat. Excellent reach of neck which was
enhanced by his full white collar. He has an alert mischevious expression, and used his correctly tipped ears very well.
Nicely muscled which enabled him to move out soundly and with confidence

Penrith and Distrtict
Again I liked the type of this dog. Another with a good head and expression. Well set eyes and ears. Good coat and condition. Moved ok.

Land o Burns
December 2018 - Judge Penny Richards
Black tri, well coated and clean in colour, very femine with a sweet expression.
Well put together and moved very well round the ring. #

Cambusland - Judge M E Mulholland
1. Melvin and Jopson's Lillyway Lovin'You at Nithview, tri bitch with a good head shape, good solid body, bone and feet, in good coat

Annandale
2nd Melvin & Jopson’s  Lillyway Lovin’ You At Nithview  5 year old tri colour bitch in beautiful dark coat.  Lovely head with flat skull, lovely dark almond eye giving sweet expression.  Well proportioned with good angulation,  good bone, short hocks.  Beautifully presented, moved well.  She just wasn’t happy with herself today.  Could change places with 1st on another day.



Nithview Summer Lovin' - 'Summer'

Northumberland and Durham Open Show - January 2016

2nd Melvin & Jopson’s Nithview Summer Lovin; 7 month old s/w very pretty baby, absolutely groomed to perfection, but who needs to mature. Different type to 1st, very feminine expression, good ear set, shorter length of skull, would prefer less stop, good length of neck but would prefer a little more length of back. Good shoulder placement although front and rear assembly is still a little too loose on the move. She will mature into a very pretty, sassy girl but on the day looked immature against the class winner. Full marks for confidence and I wish her well in her career.

Rutherglen - February 2016

G (6) 1 Melvin & Jopson’s Nithview Summer Lovin, feminine pretty youngster. Clean in head with a good stop. Correct ear carriage with good eye & expression. Good length in neck with a correct front assembly. Good angles in her rear with correct short hocks. Does need to settle on the move but with normal maturity this should correct itself. She was presented in good order. Happy to award her BP & BOB.
Judge Martin Sanders

North of Scotland Sheepdog Club April 2016

1 Melvin & Jopson’s Nithview Summer Lovin 9 month old pretty sable bitch who has a lovely clean well balanced head, lovely almond shaped dark eye, giving a sweet expression, correctly placed ears which she used all the time, she has a lovely arched neck, good shoulder placement and a good length of back, a well placed tail of the correct length and neat feet, loved her outline and shape she moved and showed well and was presented beautifully.  Best Puppy

Scottish Collie Club Open Show April 2016
1 Melvin and Jopsons Nithview Summer Lovin Sable and White flashy baby of 9 month. Nice wedge head, nice moulded foreface, dark almond eye and neat ears which she used non stop. She has a good reach of neck, depth of chest, turn of stiffle, neat hocks and nicely boned. Well presented and moved well. BPB.

Lancs and Cheshire Championship Show May 2016
1. Melvin & Jopson Nithview Summer Lovin a sable and white with a lovely head, dark eye and well used ears. She has a good well fitting coat that was groomed to perfection. She moved round the ring with
driv
e.

Ayrshire Collie Club June 2016
2nd Melvin & Jopson Nithview Summer Lovin 11 mth sable, very sweet, good dark eye, pleasing expression, nice length of neck and back good tail placement, moved well

Border Union Championship Show - June 2016
1st Puppy Bitch - Melvin & Jopson's Nithview Summer Lovin, almost 12 months, I have admired this young girl from the ringside & I wasn't dissapointed going over her. Ultra feminine sable with beautiful eye, ears used non stop, lovely expression, very attentive to handler. Nice reach of neck into well laid back shoulders, well sprung ribs & short hocks. Groomed to perfection, moved with drive, pleased to award her BPIB and absolutely delighted to see her short-listed in a strong pastoral group.

Durham Open Show - July 2016
Stunning 13 month old sable bitch. Beautiful expression. Good depth of chest. Well laid shoulder. Good length of body and turn of stifle. Well set tail of correct length. Groomed to perfection. Moved very well. BOS

LIVINGSTON, 27/12/16 ROUGH COLLIES – G (5,2) 1 BOB, Melvin & Jopson’s Nithview Summer Lovin, beautiful 18 month old s/w bitch. Lovely head with neat ears & sweet expression & a beautiful shaped eye. In excellent coat which was well presented. Stood & showed her heart out Judge FIONA FORBES

CAMBUSLANG, 18/12/16 ROUGH COLLIES – G (5) 1 Melvin-Jopson’s Nithview Summer Lovin, a lovely young bitch, nice head, eye & ears, good angles fore & aft, nice rearquarters, in good coat, nice on the move. BOB, G4 Judge GARY LEWTHWAITE

RUTHERGLEN, 13/02/16 ROUGH COLLIES – G (6) 1 Melvin & Jopson’s Nithview Summer Lovin, feminine pretty youngster. Clean in head with a good stop. Correct ear carriage with good eye & expression. Good length in neck with a correct front assembly. Good angles in her rear with correct short hocks. Does need to settle on the move but with normal maturity this should correct itself. She was presented in good order. Happy to award her BP & BOB Judge MARTIN SANDERS

Paisley - January 2017
COLLIES – PG 1 Nithview Summer Lovin, this girl looked quite stunning in this super class & was lovely to go over. She has a great headpiece, super earset & eye, good reach of neck, super front & bone, good depth of chest, excellent body proportions, she has excellent front & rear angulation that showed in her super movement. Presented in A1 condition. BOB, G2 - Judge F Millar

Midland Collie Club Ch Show - February 2017
1st  Melvin & Jopson  Nithview Summer Lovin
Standing has a great outline, length of neck and good body shape , pleasing expression ears used very well.,  on the move went round the ring with plenty of style and strong movement
(which won her this class) - Judge Jane Margetts (Collingvale)

British Collie Club Ch Show - March 2017
1st MELVIN & JOPSON’S NITHVIEW SUMMER LOVIN : 19 month S/W, well-constructed bitch, although still feminine she has lovely bone and substance. Super reach of neck enhanced by a full white shawl, well ribbed body, correct angulation, well-muscled thighs, strong well let down hocks enabling her to move with drive. Lovely head pattern, dark expressive eyes all put together with excellent showmanship. Presented to perfection with every hair gleaming.

Ayrshire Collie Club Open Show - March 2017 - SAC
1st Nithview Summer Lovin
Golden sable bitch, very shapely enhanced by huge shawl collar. Good angulation front and back, she moved well. Clean head with sweet expression, ears could be tighter.
Judge Angela Coulson

Graduate Bitch
1st  Melvin and Jopson’s Nithview Summer Lovin – I liked this young lady as soon as she entered the ring and she did not disappoint.  Fabulous reach of neck.  Beautifully placed and well used ears.  Lovely expression and well filled muzzle.  So attentive to handler.  Lovely shape with strong hindquarters enabling her to move well.  Excellent presentation as always from this kennel.  - Margaret Shipp

British Collie Club March 2017
1st 19 month S/W, well-constructed bitch, although still feminine she has lovely bone and substance. Super reach of neck enhanced by a full white shawl, well ribbed body, correct angulation, well-muscled thighs, strong well let down hocks enabling her to move with drive. Lovely head pattern, dark expressive eyes all put together with excellent showmanship. Presented to perfection with every hair gleaming. - Jo Hodges

Northumberland and Durham Collie Club Ch Show - April 2017
Graduate (5,1)
1. Melvin and Jopson's Nithview Summer Lovin' - this lady appealed for her lovely construction and angulation. She has a nice clean wedge shaped head, well placed dark eye, used her ears well giving a lovely expression, moved effortlessly, well presented. - Marianne Grindley

Scottish Collie Club Open Show - April 2017
1st Nithview Summer Lovin – Melvan & Jopson – An eye catching S/W who stood like a statue giving a wonderful silhouette. Her pleasing expression with well used ears. Her reachy neck, accentuated by her wonderful white collar, on lovely shoulders, well ribbed with correct rise over loin. Good angulations and moved effortlessly under a wealth of coat of correct textures.

Ayrshire Collie Club Open Show - March 2018
2nd Nithview Summer Lovin, sable and white 3 yrs old nice head, dark eyes, Prefer ears a tad tighter, Pleasing expression, good neck into good shoulders, nice length to back good tail set Moved well. Thomas Conway (Judge)

N and D Championship Show - April 2018
2nd Melvin & Jopson Nithview Summer Lovin' Another lovely golden sable nice head planes very clean nice almond eye good under jaw good ear carriage nice reach of neck good front & rear well balanced throughout. Doris McDade (Judge)

Border Union Ch Show - June 2018
1 Melvin & Jopson's Nithview Summer Lovin. Feminine bitch with balanced head, neat ears, which she used well. Well placed eye, good muzzle and underjaw. Good coat and moved well.

Ayrshire Collie
Melvin and Jopson Nithview Summer Lovin lovely sable with correct head almond shaped eye good reach of neck well placed shoulders good length of back correct tail placement moved well could change places with 1 on another day

Nithview Country Bumpkin - 'Ayra'

Coatbridge Airdrie and District - February 2017

Mesdames Melvin and Jopsons Nithview Country Bumpkin. 6 month old sable/white Rough Collie bitch of lovely breed type. Beautiful head, dark eye good expression. Lovely front  assembly. Good topline held on the move. Good rear angulation. Another one to watch.

Ayrshire Collie Club Open Show - March 2017 - SAC
2nd Nithview Country Bumpkin
7 month shaded sable bitch, nice in profile and good in neck and shoulder. Head is clean and balanced, eyes and ears are well set giving a pleasing expression. Moved well if slightly close in front.
- Judge Angela Coulson

Minor Puppy Bitch
1st   Melvin & Jopson’s Country Bumpkin – Sable & white puppy of 7 months.  Wow what a confident young lady she is for one so young.   Feminine expression, good length of muzzle.  Well set ears.  Well angulated, moved and showed well. - Margaret Shipp

Upperward of Lanarkshire - February 2017

5) 1 Melvin & Jopson’s Nithview Country Bumpkin, a gorgeous 6 months little lady. The sweetest of expressions on a nicely shaped feminine head with sweet neat ears. Correct length of body carrying a beautiful puppy coat. Moved extremely well in this class as she moved confidently with purpose. She just had to win this class & eventually BOB - Jane Usher

Scottish Collie Club - April 2017
2nd Nithview Country Bumpkin – Melvin & Jopson – Very eye catching and feminine sable and white with a stunning white collar. She is maturing quite nicely with a lovely expression but needs to tighten up on rear movement.

Scottish Kennel Club - May 2017
1st & BPB & RBCC    MELVIN & JOPSON’s   NITHVIEW COUNTRY  BUMPKIN   Striking 9 mths old S/W. Lovely shaped head with nicely tipped ears and well place almond eye. Correctly proportioned body with arched neck, good angulation, length of back and nice long tail. Good bone, firm parallel legs and moved keenly , tracking straight and showed well. Pleased to award her the RBCC.

Annandale CS Open Show - July 2017
1st Melvin & Jopson Nithview Country Bumpkin 11 month old shaded s/w puppy with correct shaped muzzle almond eye nicely tipped ears giving a lovely expression reach of neck leading down to correct length of back correct hocks and length of tail groomed perfectly moved well Pleased to award her Best Puppy and she gained 2nd In Puppy Group

Greenock - July 2017
Rough collie puppy (5,2) 1. Melvin and Jopsons Nithview Country Bumpkin. Sable 10mth old, coming on nicely. Head handles well, good flat skull, ears and almond eye which I'd perhaps prefer just a tad more obliquely set. Foreface has just a little more filling in to do. Very good angulation front and back and this showed in her movement which was fluid and keeping a good top line. Anita Fox

Upperward of Lanarkshire - August 2017
A nice young bitch, a good blunted wedged head, sides tape gradually, correct eye and ear placement, scissor bite, well arched neck, well angulated shoulders, well sprung rib, very pleasing to the eye, moved lovely BOB - Peter Matfin

Larkhall and District - August 2017
Melvin and Jopson's Nithview Country Bumpkin - 11 month s/w bitch, very pretty and balanced head, well placed tidy ears used to advantage. Dark eye, sweet expression, good neck and shoulders. Deep chest, good body, well muscled thigh and good bend of stifle. Very good thick coat for age, beautifully presented. Sound happy movement won her this class. Very promising puppy. - Anne McManus

Dumfries and Galloway - August 2017
12 months sable/white bitch of super quality. Very well balanced and didn't put a foot wrong. Super head, loved her expression, used her ears well. Good straight front and feet. Well angulated shoulders, firm back with correct spring of rib, and desired rise over loin. Presented in excellent condition, moved well. BOB/Group 1 - Cath Gilbert

Richmond Ch Show - September 2017
1st Melvin & Jopson`s Nithview Country Bumpkin won the class on her overall shape and balance lovely arch of neck good front neat feet . Moved out with drive  a proper little show off . Presentation excellent. Tracey Wilkinson

Ayrshire Collie Club Ch Show - October 2017
2nd Melvin & Jopson’s Nithview Country Bumpkin. Bigger type than 1, fourteen month old sable and white. Loved her overall shape and balance, sweet expression, neat ears, nice eye and sound on the move fore and aft. Maturing well. Mrs D Iley

N & D Open Show - October 2017
1st Melvin & Jopson Nithview Country Bumpkin - s/w just out of puppy very good shape head in proportion good stop correct bite super ear carrage which she used all the time all molded into good muzzle gave her sweet expression, good reach of neck into well angulated shoulders well toned up at the back moved well forward and back. - Mrs Brodie

Three Counties - June 2018
2. Melvin & Jopson’s Nithview Country Bumpkin. 21m sable with lovely head properties, nice eye and expression. Flat skull, ears well set. Good forechest, straight front, well arched neck, adequate shoulder angulation and good depth of chest. Enough coat to enhance body shape, just needs to muscle up at rear to provide a bit more drive.

Hamilton Canine Club 11/08/2018 Rough Collies ….

POST GRADUATE [3] 1st Melvin & Jopson’s Nithview Country Bumpkin, beautiful 2yr old sable bitch, won this class on her super shape and showmanship. Lovely head with flat skull, medium dark brown eyes giving a lovely kind expression. Small, neat ears which she used well at all times. Strong jaw with good dentition. Lovely crest of neck into well angulated shoulders, ample bone. Good spring of rib. Well muscled hindquarters, good turn of stifle. Tail of good length and well carried on the move. Immaculately presented and in good coat of excellent condition. Moved soundly and precisely, showing good drive from the rear. Such an attentive showgirl, could not deny her BOB. Pleased to see her take Group 3 in a quality Pastoral Group

NW and PB
1 Melvin's Nithview Country Bumpkin. S/w, nice clean head, good eye placement, flat skull, good ear carriage all combining to give good expression, good reach of neck, good shoulder angulation and topline, good bend of stifle, moved well and gave a lovely profile when standing.

Driffield 2018
Post Graduate Bitch
1ST Melvin & Jobs0n – Nithview Country Bumkin
S/W who was born to show she demands attention filling your eye. Her soft expression could melt the hardest of hearts. Well constructed with lovely reach and crested neck on good shoulders with well sprung ribs of good length and depth and correct rise over loin and balanced angulations. Her wealth of coat groomed to perfection moving with elegance, reach and drive floating around the ring. Res BB.

PAISLEY & DISTRICT CANINE SOCIETY OPEN SHOW
JUDGE: KAREN FITZSIMMONS (LANLEADANE)
Melvin & Jopson’s Nithview Country Bumpkin
Very close decision between first two placings as both very lovely bitches.  She is very well balanced and loved the head properties and ear placement and she has the sweetest expression.  She is well angulated front and rear and has good bone and feet.  She was shown in great muscular condition and presented in super coat.  She moved so soundly in all directions and looked like she could go all day.  Best of Breed and Pastoral Adult Group 4.  Well done.

Cambuslang May 2019
Melvin and Jopsons Nithview Country Bumpkin. 30 months old sable and white bitch of good size, lovely balanced head, good ear placement, nice straight front, bit short of coat today. BOB

Ayrshire Collie
Melvin and Jopson Nithview Country Bumpkin nice sable sweet expression correct eye and head good length of neck correct shoulders well sprung chest nice length of back nice turn of stifle correct tail good mover

Hamilton Open Show
Melvin & Jopson’s Nithview Country Bumpkin.  BOB. Has a lot of quality and a most attractive head and expression, well placed and correctly carried ears; smooth clean skull, nicely arched neck and good shoulders.  Good length of tail.  Moved out well in typical fashion.  

City of Birmingham
LB 1 Melvin & Jopson’s Nithview Country Bumpkin. Smart outline with correct back and rise over loins. Good front and rear angles. Sound on the move.

Irish Collie Club
1.        Melvin & Jopson   NITHVIEW COUNTRY BUMPKIN   S/W fair head to handle, I would prefer a smaller eye.  Ears used all the time, good reach of neck and correct length of back, fair turn of stifle.  Moved well.

 

Lillyway Lattimer at Nithview - 'Theon'
Ch Jopium Stole My Heart at Lingwell x Lillyway Loobylou
DOB 28.5.2017

Greenock and District
PUPPY CLASS: Really liked all the puppies in this class and I am sure these puppies will do proud to the owners in the years to come.

1st- 225.- LILLYWAY LATIMER AT NITHVIEW. Tri colour male with excellent black colour. Nice masculine puppy. Very confident. Really liked his head. Clean head, skull flat. Correct parallel lines. Lovely shape of eye and colour. Ears position correctly and showed his ears well. Good jaw, strong, scissor bite. Good length of neck, well arched. Excellent deep chest with very correct shoulders and angulations. Good balance between high and correct length of body. Good ribs for his each. One of the best hindquarters for the breed on the day. Hocks well let down, muscular tights. Good feet. Tail was slightly carried high on the day but he was very playful with his handler. Didn’t go over the back. Moved very well around the ring, confident, clean move. Presented well. A lot to like.
Emilio Castilo (Judge)

Caledonian CS
February 2018
1. Brown & Hopson's Lillyway Lattimer at Nithview, Nice head and sound rear, moved well, nice coat, almond eyes, good dark pigment, ear set well. Nice neck and shoulders BPIB Sally Duffin (Judge)

Ayrshire Collie Club Open Show - March 2018
1st Lillyway Lattimer at Nithview, tri 9 months old nice eye, neat ears. Good size dog, showed well, stood alone bit close in hind movement, showed ok and nice stance. Thomas Conway (Judge)

Birmingham National Ch Show - May 2018

2nd: BROWN, Miss H & JOPSON Mr R Lillyway Lattimer At Nithview. 11 mth Tri of good size and balance. Nice head pattern of good length. Good neck flowing into a well angulated front and correct length of back, deep chest, neat feet and nice bone.  Moved well enough and presented well.  Nick Smith (Judge)

Lancs and Cheshire Ch Show 2018
Brown and Jopson's lillyway Lattimer at Nithview. Jet black tri in gleaming condition. Ideal for size and lovely collie shape. Very pleasing in head type, he has a good neck and is a sound mover. Just very reluctant to show! Judge Derek Smith

Ayrshire Collie Club - June 2018
1st:  Brown and Jopsons Lillyway Lattimer at Nithview. 13 months old tri. He has a nice head pattern with good underjaw, good eye and ears giving a sweet expression.  Very attentive to his handler, stood and moved well.

Darlington - September 2018
Junior Dog
1st: Miss H Brown & Mr R  Jopson’s Lillyway Lattimer At Nithview – tricolour with an attractive head and expression.  Covered the ground when moving, good outline.  Lacking coat today – as per age group.

Driffield - 2018
1st  Brown & Jobson – Lillyway Lattimer at Nithview
Lovely young tri who sadly lacks a full white collar but he has a lovely white fore chest and rich tan markings. Sweet head and expression dark almond eye. I think with a little time he will mature nicely but would like a little more bone. Well sprung ribs of good length and lovely rise over loin and one of the longest tails going beyond the hock. He moved nicely with reach and drive. 

Penrith and District
Good head shape, well set ears and eyes. Good feet, in good coat and condition. Nicely proportioned body, Loose coming towards on the move, but OK going away.

Land o Burns
December 2018 - Judge Penny Richards
Black tri well coated with good presentation. Good clear colour, overall impression of soundess and movement

N & D Ch Show April 2019
1st Brown & Jopson’s Lillyway Lattimer at Nithview.  23 month tri d with a beautiful dark eye and expression, and a lovely flat skull. His head could be cleaner through the cheeks, and I’d like more underjaw, but his expression was wonderful; so difficult on a tri. His angulation was correct, lovely shoulder. He was in excellent condition and coat. He moved freely, just wish he’d keep his tail under a little more under control.

Yorkshire Collie Club May 2019
1. Brown & Jopson’s Lillyway Lattimer at Nithview, 2 yr old tri who was well presented, well balanced head of good proportions with correct stop and good shape and eye set, nice ear set but he was reluctant to use to his advantage today, good neck and front angulation, nice make and shape, moved well.

PAISLEY & DISTRICT CANINE SOCIETY OPEN SHOW
SATURDAY 29TH JUNE 2019
JUDGE: KAREN FITZSIMMONS (LANLEADANE)
Brown & Jopson’s  Lillyway Lattimer at Nithview
Fabulous male with such great balance throughout.  Well proportioned head, with super ear set and a delightful expression.  He is well angulated front and rear and has a super strong topline, which was held on the move.  Presented in wonderful condition.  Moved with the required smooth gait with good reach and drive in all directions.

Cambuslang May 2019
Browns and Jopsons Lillyway Lattimer at Nithviedw. Another two year old tri dog of good size, good length of muzzle, good eyeshape and colour. Straight front, another pleasing example, moved well.

Blackpool
2 Brown & Jopson’s Lillyway Lattimer At Nithview. Another impressive looking Tricolour but not the abundance of coat as first. Nevertheless he still produced a good balanced outline, had all the essentials of good head properties and had a pleasant expression. Moved soundly and was well handled and presented.

Annandale
1st Brown & Jopson’s  Lillyway  Lattimer At Nithview  2 year old tri colour dog of beautiful shape & construction.  Nice blunt head with correct set dark oblique eye giving a pleasing expression.   Well set ears which were used at all times, in good coat, well presented.  Moved and showed well.

Ayrshire Collie
Brown & Jopson Lillyway Lattimer at Nithview Nice tri maturing nicely correct head well set ears lovely almond shape eye giving a sweet expression well laid shoulders good depth of chest and well sprung ribs nice turn of stifle good length of loin well set tail presented well moved well one also to watch for the future. RBD

City of Birmingham
PGD 1 Brown & Jopson’s Lillyway Lattimer At Nithview. Good body and rib with correct deep chest. Pleasing head and eye. Correct texture of coat.

Irish Collie Club
2.      Brown & Jopson    LILLYWAY LATTIMER AT NITHVIEW  Tri colour which was jet black.  Good head with correctly placed stop, with a nice eye.  Ears used all the time, fair reach of neck and good length of back with a fair turn of stifle.  In good coat which was well groomed.  Moved ok

N & D Open Show SAC Classes
1st BROWN Lillyway Latttimer At Nithview - Tri dog of 2 years of age, Jet black coat and beautifully presented. Nice head with a good tan. He had a dark almond shaped eye with a slight stop. Well tipped ears which he used well. Good length of neck leading into well laid shoulder. Very nice shape with level top line. Well off for bone. Good turn of stifle with well let down hocks. He moved well. Really like this boy.

N & D Open Show
1st Brown & Jopsons - Lillyway Latimer at Nithview
t/c dog of good size, Nice head and eye, nice ears, good underjaw and well moulded foreface. Masculine expression, good neck, good top line and good bend of stifle with good hocks. Moved ok when he dropped his tail! Presented and showed well. RBD

W & PB of Scotland
H BROWN /R JOPSON. Lillyway Lattimer at Nithview  Another stunning male  just starting to mature. Not the flashy type but hard to overlook. Tri so upstanding good length and size . Lovely head pattern with dark correctly placed eyes . Ears well used enhanced the expression. Moved so well with short hock. Excellent bend of stifle. Presented perfection. Pity to meet 1 but happy to award RBD

Paisley Open Show
Judge Steve Bennett
BOB - Brown and Jopson's Lillyway Lattimer at Nithview - 2 year old tri alert male took a while to settle. Deceptive coat on top of strong neck. Dark Almond eye, scissor bite, strong teeth and in good condition. Good height and moderate bone. Good front and rear angulations. Legs straight with parallel good pasterns, level topline with slight raise at loin. Good width of brisket and spring of rib. Moderate shoulder width and excellent movement.

Carluke

1st. Jopson & Brown’s Lillyway Lattimer At Nithview. Tri Colour Dog who was celebrating his 5th Birthday. Sire of my BOB winner. Nice wedge shaped head with correct eye and ear placement. Has a nice expression which is not always easy to get with a Tri. Good reach of neck and nice angulation Has good conformation which allows him to move round the ring. Coat in lovely condition which as usual was well presented.

Blackpool
Open Dog
2nd Brown & Jopson’s Lillyway Lattimer at Nithview, 5-year jet black tri of different type but a lot to like, especially his lovely clean head with flat skull and well-rounded foreface, a lovely eye, well placed with good ear carriage and a super expression. Slightly longer in outline than the winner but balanced throughout. Good angulation front and rear and moved very well. Again, a close decision but I preferred the expression of the winner.

Annandale July 2022
1st Brown and Jopson Lillyway Lattimer at Nithview.
Tri dog, lovely length of head. Dark eye and neat ears added to a lovely expression. Well boned, good neck and shoulders. Level topline. Good bend of stifle. Moved well.

Falkirk 2022
2 Brown and Jobson’s Lillyway Lattimer at Nithview, I felt this exhibit had similar attributes, was well presented and handled, just did not have the scope of the first when gaiting.

Cumnock 2022
Jopson, Brown, Brown & Jopson’s Lillyway Lattimer At Nithview. Tri male full of character, groomed beautifully. Good overall shape.

Upperward of Lanark 2022
Jopson, Brown & Jopson’s, Lillyway Lattimer At Nithview – Tri dog of fair size.  Pleasing head and eye.  Would have liked ears tighter.  Well presented.  Good topline on the move and was a lovely mover. 

Penrith 2022
Fully mature male shown in excellent coat, and well conditioned all through, liked his overall size, and balanced outline presented when standing with correct height to length ratio, very well made forequarters, head well proportioned with good eye, and well set ears, deep chest, hindquarters well muscled, moved well in profile BOB

 

Nithview This Is Me - 'Hank'

Penrith and District
Nice puppy, correct head, correct eyes, earset good. Well arched neck leading into good houlder angles. Good rear angles with well let down hocks. Correctly carried tail. BP

Land o Burns
December 2018 - Judge Penny Richards
Very well coated, lovely construction with correct head and eye set. Very sweet expression and moved light and effortless around the ring. Third in AV Special Puppy, BOB

Cambusland - Judge M E Mulholland
1. Brown and Jopson's Nithview This is Me. Very eye catching sable and white 7 months old dog in full coat, just loved his head and eye, just right, nice neck and rib, topline and tail, very sound and impressive youngster BOB

N & D Ch Show April 2019
1st. Brown & Jopson’s Nithview This Is Me. 11 month sable a little unsure of the floor at first, but I could see his confidence growing as the class progressed, and he finally moved freely. He was a good size, with an excellent shoulder, correct length of back and rear angulation. I liked his dark eye, but I found him a little strong and deep in back skull and I would prefer more underjaw.

Ayrshire Collie Club Ch Show
1st  Brown & Jopson -  nice s/w nice wedge shaped head with correct stop and well placed ears moved well around the ring groomed and presented well 

Falkirk
1st Brown and Jobson’s Nithview This is Me, male dog who had a lovely shape of head, small ears. Intelligent expression, well arched muscular neck, tidy dentition, well constructed overall resulting in sound movement, I particularly liked his front reach, he is an eye catching exhibit that was well presented and handled, was my BOB.

 

Lillyway Lemon Sparkle at Nithview

Ayrshire March 2022
JB. 1st. Melvin and Jopson’s Lillyway Lemon Sparkle at Nithview. This S/W had a very sweet expression lovely dark eyes correct bite good under jaw her head flowed into a super crested neck giving an elegant outline. Deep well filled chest, good bone, good feet, moved out well. 2nd. Barron and Jenkins Takhisis Summer Solstice at Rannaleroch. 11 mth old S/W nice head shape with sweet expression good bone and front and rear angulation, overall pleasing picture in profile was not happy on the move.

1st Melvin & Jopson’s Lilyway Lemon Sparkle At Nithview  12 months old golden  s/w bitch of lovely type.  Lovely wedge head with flat skull,  obliquely set dark almond shaped eye and well set ears, which she used well and  together gave a lovely expression.  Well constructed with a good reach of neck and shoulder angulation.  Lovely bone, good top line, good hind quarter.  Moved and showed well for her handler.  In good coat, beautifully presented as always from this kennel.  One to watch in the future. 

Carluke 2022
1st. Melvin & Jopson’s Lillyway Lemon Sparkle at Nithview Sable and White Bitch just out of puppy. Lovely head and eye. Ears right on top which she certainly knows how to use giving a lovely melting expression. Lovely shape and reach of neck and correct bone. Correct conformation which allows her to move round the ring with ease. Was at one with her handler the whole time and certainly knows how to show herself off and attract attention. Presentation was first class as always from this kennel. BOB. Congratulations on your Pastoral Group 1.

PASTORAL GROUP

Group 1) Melvin & Jopson’s Lillyway Lemon Sparkle at Nithview. And sparkle she certainly does! Beautiful sable Rough Collie bitch. Sweet, melting expression. Correct wedge shaped head with adequate stop. Ears well placed. Good reach of neck and good angulation fore and aft. Tail of correct length. In good coat. Moved well. Excellent presentation as always from this kennel.

Blackpool 2022
2nd Melvin & Jopson’s Lillyway Lemon Sparkle at Nithview, 13-month sable and litter sister to the winner, so similar comments apply - I preferred the ear set of the winner.

Falkirk 2022
2 Melvin and Dobson’s Lillyway Lemon Sparkle at Nithview, although more confident and of good make, shape and balance her front action was not as pleasing as the firsts, this exhibit was well presented.

Annandale July 2022
Graduate (4)
1st Melvin and Jopson s/w Lillyway Lemon sparkle at Nithview.
Good sized bitch, head nicely balanced, dark almond eye and expression. Good reach of neck and depth of chest. Well boned. Sound mover.
RBB

Cumnock 2022
Melvin & Jopson’s Lillyway Lemon Sparkle At Nithview. Wow, this youngster, had the head and expression that you are after, beautiful head planes, beautiful well used ears, flat skull. Good overall shape with required rise over the loin. I’m sure once she matures, she will come into her own. BOB.

Upperward of Lanark 2022
1. Melvin & Jopson’s, Lillyway Lemon Sparkle At Nithview – 15 month old S/w bitch. Clean head with moulded foreface going into a clean wedge, viewed from top and side.
Well placed stop.  Lovely dark eye and well placed ears, which she was happy to use. Good reach of neck with a beautiful outline. Bitch of good size and nice bend of stifle.  Lovely mover and moving with drive.  Excellent presentation.

N & D Collie Club Ch Show 2022
1) Melvin and Jopsons’ Lillyway Lemon Sparkle at Nithview. S/w with good balance all over. Correct oblique eye, refined head but good fill to foreface and smashing ears, which she used all the time. Very appealing expression, Good angulation and moved out well.

Irish Collie Club 2022
Melvin & Jopson’s, Lillyway Lemon Sparkle At Nithview – S/w with lovely head qualities from a dark eye, correct stop and ears bang on top. Good reach of neck and shoulder placement. Moved well. Excellent presentation.

Darlington 2022
JB (4) 1 Mevin & Jopson’s Lillyway Lemon Sparkle At Nithview. A very feminine lady of lovely appearance and quality. Head is a pleasure to go over, as is her whole body. Came In super coat of nice texture and colour, strode out with power and drive and showed herself off with gusto.

 

 

 

Joan Jopson, Mae Melvin and Hazel Brown
Dumfries and Galloway

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