Apologies for the lateness of the critique I did send it previously but it must have gone astray somewhere in the process. Thank you for your patience.
The Collie Club of Wales
Graig Memorial Hall, Bassaleg, Newport Gwent
3rd October 2015
I would like to thank the committee for entrusting me with the task of judging their breed club open show. It was a great honour to be asked. It was unfortunate that due to circumstances beyond the clubs control that they were unable to have their usual date which meant collie exhibitors had a choice of clubs scheduling both roughs and smooths throughout the south and west of the country together with a host of well known judges to choose from. With South West Working and Pastoral Group(s) show scheduling both breeds and practically on the doorstep, I had anticipated a no-show. I was very surprised then to get a good entry on the day albeit that the males were rather thin on the ground.
By and large I was pleased with the quality and presentation of the exhibits and athough numbers were low on the ground there was a lovely atmosphere and everyone seemed to enjoy the day.
Here follows my class results.
MPD – No Entries
PD – No Entries
JD - (1, 0 abs) 1. Congdon’s Monsolana Bounty Taste For Aaronwell (Imp Russia) Tri dog 14 months old. Good dark colour with rich tan. Nice shape in profile, still needs time for chest to drop and front assembly to develop but moved well and showed himself off when needed Best Dog & Best Opposite Sex.
YD - (1, 0 abs)1. Congdon’s Monsolana Bounty Taste For Aaronwell (Imp Russia) – as above.
MD – No Entries
ND – No Entries
GD (1, 0 abs) 1. Congdon’s Monsolana Bounty Taste For Aaronwell (Imp Russia) – as above
PGD (2, 1 abs)1. Ware’s Rowlands Paddy Mcginty At Wassail. Sable dog 2 ½ years old, good length of back, lending it self to a very nice overall shape. Slightly close in front on the move but moved well enough in profile and shoulder composition and placement were correct. Well presented
LD (1, 0 abs) 1.Walton’s Prince Of Sunlight Stardust Over Walstar (Imp Hung) 4 ½ year old blue merle dog of good colour with a very thick coat which in places hinders seeing the quality underneath. Excellent depth of rib and front composition. Typically light ears which slightly affect carriage but good placement and used when necessary. A little more experience and confidence on both ends of the lead could lead to the higher honours, Reserve Best Dog
0D (4, 1 abs) 1. Congdon’s Monsolana Bluzstar Aaronwell (Imp Russia) 4 year old Blue Merle dog, nice even colouring with good patternation. Well constructed with nice depth of chest, stood and handled well. Very well presented and exceptionally clean teeth.
2. Smedley’s Atendus Erasure Sable and white 2 ½ year old dog. Beautiful head with no sign of coarseness, will melt the heart of many a judge Well fitted coat of correct texture and well furnished. Good outline in profile. Looked good on the move. Good depth of chest though would have preferred slightly more lateral width and overall a slightly less racy/lean appearance for my personal taste however a beautiful overall dog well presented and in excellent condition.
3. Walton’s Markenfield’s Sirius Black.
VD No Entries.
MPB (3, 0 abs) 1. Margett’s Collingvale Crème Anglais BPB BPIS Beautiful sable and white 7 month old puppy. Good depth of chest and well made front for one so young. Glorious colour and presented to perfection. A stunning youngster who’s future I will be keen to watch. Pleased to award Best Puppy Bitch and Best Puppy In Show
2. Lockyer’s Gataj Fairytale Surprise 9 month old slightly larger bitch than 1. Nicely put together unfortunately today a little hesitant of her surroundings when on the move.
3. Newton & Patterson’s Collingvale Cassi’s over Darrahill
PB (3, 1 abs) 1. Margett’s Collingvale Crème Anglais – as above.
2. Flower’s Serenlas Keepng Faith – 10 month old tricolour youngster of good colour good depth of front for age but still requires further time to fully appreciate her attributes. Moved well.
JB (2, 0 abs) 1. Flower’s Serenlas Keepng Faith as above
2.Growcott’s Lillyway Loobylou youngter of 15 months, nicely made bitch who although a little reticent today shows promise for the future.
YB (1, 1 abs)
MB No Entries
NB (2, 1 abs)1. Lockyer’s Gataj Fairytale Surprise as above.
GB (5, 2 abs) Its fair to say that all the exhibits disliked their surroundings and failed to settle however a quick trip outside brought more stability. I’m sure places could be interchanged on another day. 1. Shipp’s PRINCE Of Sunlight Naomi At Tremaro (Imp Hung) Golden Sable bitch of 18 months good length of back and well made, nicely presented and looked elegant on the move.
2.Growcott’s Triburle Tissues And Issues At Lillyway lovely expressive bitch of 2 ½ years, eager showgirl who appeared to enjoy her day, though not too fond of the judges handling today.
3.Beardsworth’s Maysinder Dancing Queen.
PGB (2, 0 abs) 1. Smedley’s Antoc Soul Diva sable bitch with the most exquisite head. Shown today in very little coat but this only enhanced her beautiful shape and showed off her furnishings. This 2 ½ year old bitch is well made with good rear angulation and beautiful lines. It is however on the move that this bitch comes alive, she is an absolute pleasure to watch and I was so pleased to award her Best Bitch and Best In Show
2. Lockyer’s Gataj Welcome With A Kiss Blue merle bitch 2 ½ with full white collar and lovely patterning moved well
LB (5, 1 abs)1. Growcott’s Jopium Fascinator tri Bitch 3 ½ years old and her maturity in the ring can be seen in her ring presence, eager to please and moved much better in the challenge than initially did in the class Res Best Bitch
2.Lockyer’s Gataj Jubilee Of Surprises. Shade sable shown in excellent condition, moved well once settled and eager to please.
3.Congdon’s Isn’t She Lovelydes Beldones Via Aaronwell (Imp France)
Res. Margett’s Collingvale Caviar.
OB (3, 1 abs) 1. Atendus Shared Wish With Antoc 4 ½ year old Golden sable bitch with beautiful light flowing furnishings, a little narrow in front for my taste but not enough to hinder her movement.
2.Shipp’s Rahlissa Snow Maiden For Tremaro. 5 year old golden sable, moved and shown well slightly stronger in expression than 1.
VB No Entries
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