London & Provincial Collie Club Championship Show

20th November 2016.

My first CC appointment, I wish to thank the wonderful committee of giving me the opportunity to judge today. Many thanks to my two lovely stewards, Paddy and Gina who done a fabulous job keeping the ring running smoothly. And lastly to the exhibitors who turned up and gave me a lovely entry.

Best in Show: Ladnar Inkheart
RBiS: Demelewis Catchmydrift
BPiS: Fata Turchina Ladnar Di Cambiano (imp Ita)
BViS: Damos Diamond Legend

Rough Collie Dogs:

Veteran (3 entries 2 abs)
1st Fullers Damos Diamond Legend Wow what a way to start the day, this tri of 9 years took my breath away. He has the best of heads, lovely rounded muzzle, slight but perceptive stop, lovely almond shaped eyes, giving a real gentleman look. Loved his ear set, bang on top and used to advantage. He showed of his long neck, into good well laid back shoulders. Nice length of back, good rise over the loin, well let down hocks. Moved gracefully and effortlessly around the ring. RCC, BViB and BVIS

Minor Puppy (6.2a)
1st. Murray and Bellamys Beloreen Starman. Blue of 8mths. Nice head, well rounded muzzle, good stop, nice eyes. Ears tipped rather heavy but were well set and used well. Nice neck into a good lay of shoulder. Nice length in back. Good turn of stifle, good feet. Moved well, very enthusiastic on the move. 2nd Lockyers Gataj Beau of Surprises. 8 mths tri, another with a lovely head, good muzzle and stop, nice dark eye. Ears a bit heavy. Liked his overall body shape. Moved well from all angles, pushed 1st close but just preferred the blues expression. 3rd Tippers Tiganlea One Good Turn. Lovely baby of only 6 mths, has a lot to offer just very immature on the move.

Puppy Dog
(7.2a) Three top notch pups, splitting hairs 1st Barretts Brooklynson Arizona. Super up to size 11mths Sable and white puppy. Head of lovely properties, good muzzle with a lovely stop, nice dark eyes, absolutely loved his ear set, although a bit reluctant to use him. Excelled in overall body shape. Great shoulder placement, lovely long back. Perfect rise over the loin. Great hocks. Super tight feet. Just needs to body up. Movement was effortless which won him this class. Real drive from the rear with lovely reach in front. BPD 2nd Blakes Corydon the Ringmaster. S/W of nearly 10 mths. I can see why this young lad has achieved so much. So much to like about him, lovely head with good dark eye. Good ear carriage which he used to advantage. Another with good overall body shape, well let down in his hocks and good turn of stifle. Moved well. 3rd Shipps Tremaro Celtic Son JW.

Junior (6.2a)
1st Hassocks Camanna Colour Me Perfect. Stunning 13mths blue, Loved this boy for his overall size and shape. His superb body was coated in the most delightful clear blue colour. Head had nice properties, good muzzle, lovely eyes and well set and used ears. Long neck, good shoulders into good length of back, another with good rear, nice hocks. But oh so naughty on the move. When he settled he showed nice movement in both front and rear. But blew it in the challenge. 2nd Pages Lynmead Amalie Bring Me Back. S/w of 14mths. This young man has a really lovely expressive head. He has an adequate stop, Lovely dark eyes, super ear set and used them non stop. Very attentive to his owner. has a nice length in neck and back. Lovely and light on the move, with real drive from the rear. 3rd Rutherfords Riverside Song Jewel in the Crown for Kelbewood JW

Novice (4)
1st Brooklynson Arizona 2nd Smiths Shandlmain Driftinstorm. 2 year old tri. Has a nice head, would preferred a little less stop. Nice well set dark eyes, well set ear carriage and used to advantage. Long graceful neck into good lay of shoulder. Nice length in back. Good hocks. Body coated in the most exquisite jet black coat that was groomed to perfection. Moved well. 3rd Corydon the Ringmaster

Yearling (2.1a)
1st Lynmead amalie Bring Me back. Graduate (2) 1st Shandlmain Driftinstorm 2nd Hassocks Camanna Cast a Long Shadow. 13 mths tri, Good head and expression, nice stop, good eyes. Nice ear set but reluctant to use them today. Adequate length of neck, good length in body. Very unsettled on the move.

Post Graduate
(3.1a) 1st Ludlows Tudorlyn Misty Dreams for Malina. S/W of 2 years. Head has a well rounded muzzle with good underjaw. His stop was a little too deep, has a good dark eye. Nice length in neck. Good shoulder placement, adequate length in back. Good hocks. Moved steadily. 2nd Arrowsmiths Saganan Gundagai. Blue of 3 years. I though this boy was rather fine in bone, head also rather fine in muzzle, lovely slight stop. Has nice almond shaped eyes. Good ears set although ears were on the light side. Like his reach of neck. Shoulder placement ok. Good length of back. Body needs to carry more weight. Moved well though.

Mid Limit
(4.1a) 1st Tippers Too good to be Forgotten. S/W of two years. This young boy has a good head, nice stop, good eyes, good ears but would like them tighter. Good length of neck. I loved his shoulder placement, great length in back, good rise over the loin and well let down hocks. This boy moved superbly, with real drive from the rear and good reach in front. Showed in tip top condition. 2nd Wells Collingvale Crunchie at Terelimon JW Sh CM. S/W, head on the finer side than one, also deeper in stop than I would have liked. Nice dark eyes, perfect well set ears and used to advantage. Another that has a nice overall body shape and showed in his effortless movement. Well coated body which was nicely presented. 3rd Pages Lynmead Amalie Let Me Go

Limit (3.1a)
Class withheld

Open (8.2a)
1st Mellish’s Demelewis Catchmydrift. 6 year old Blue that I have judged before. And pretty much the same remarks today. This boy has a lovely wedge shaped head, well rounded in muzzle, slight but perceptible stop. Eyes are obliquely set giving that desired collie expression. Lovely ear set and used well. This boy excels in his overall body shape. Lovely long arched neck covered in a clear white mane, well laid back shoulders, lovely long back, slight rise over the loin, nice turn in stifle, well let down hocks. Great tight feet. Body covered in well presented and excellent blue coat. Movement was superb with great reach from front and powerful and true from the rear. CC, RBoB, RBiS 2nd Ch Ingledene Spirits Arise JW. Well known tri of 2 years, scores in head, lovely muzzle, slight stop. Good dark eyes and lovely ear carriage. I would prefer a slight more length in neck. Shoulder placement adequate and nice length in back. Jet black coat presented in top order. Movement although moved at a decent pace, felt could have better reach in front but showed real power from the rear. 3rd Howards Darahill Chaos at Sablemyst. S/W of 6 years, loved this dogs head, perfect in muzzle and stop, lovely dark eyes and great ear carriage, I liked his long neck but overall body shape, felt that his movement could have been better in front but showed lovely drive from the rear.

Marianne Benton (Judge)