Irish Collie Club 2019

Irish Collie Club held on 28th September 2019

Firstly, I would like to say thank you to the hard-working committee of the Irish Collie Club for making a lovely day and so well organised. The venue is superb to hold dog shows with artificial grass for the ring and cordoned off with a white picket fence.

I was pleased with the overall quality but the lower classes were a bit disappointing, it is worrying for the breed if we have a shortage of depth in quality amongst the youngsters coming through, we must remember they are the stud dogs/dams of the future. Most of the dogs were very well presented and clean.

MINOR PUPPY DOG (1)

1. Lockyer PERFECT TIMING DU CLOS DE SEA-WIND FOR GATAJ (Imp Fra) 8½ month old S/W nice head to handle with correctly placed stop, lovely dark almond shaped eye giving a sweet expression. Ears right on top and used all the time. Fair reach of neck, good turn of stifle would have preferred slightly more length in back. Moved ok. He was groomed to perfection. Best Puppy Dog and Best Puppy in Show.

Puppy Dog (1)

1. McDevitt DENFRIS DISCOVERY FOR CARONLEA (Imp Rus) S/W nearly 12 months old. Head ok to handle, would prefer a sweeter eye. Ears used to advantage. Fair reach of neck, good turn of stifle, short hock, he was slightly unsettled in movement. Just coming out of coat.

Junior Dog (1)

1. Kelly BALLAHANNA ALL BETS OFF S/W 15 months old, Lovely wedge shaped head, with correctly placed stop, and dark almond shaped eye giving the desired expression. Ears used to advantage. Good reach of neck and length of back, fair turn of stifle. He needs time to mature. Moved ok

Yearling Dog (3)

1.     Lockyer   ONCE UPON A TIME DU CLOS DE SEA-WIND WITH GATAJ (Imp Fra) S/W with a good head to handle. Ears right on top and used all the time, fair reach of neck with good length of back and turn of stifle, short hock. In good coat which was groomed well. Moved ok
2.      Savage       PEBLU GOLD REFLECTION AT SAVATAURUS Jun Ch S/W Nice head to handle, Ears used to advantage, fair reach of neck with a correct length of back and good turn of stifle. Moved ok
3.      Brown & Jopson   NITHVIEW THIS IS ME

Post Graduate Dog (3)

1.      Congdon   FRIDENS STAY COOL WITH AARONWELL (Imp Rus) S/W Lovely wedge shaped head with dark almond shaped eye giving a sweet expression, correctly placed stop. Ears well placed and used all the time. Lovely reach of neck and good length of back, with very good turn of stifle and short hock. Moved with drive round the ring. In good coat which was groomed well. I was pleased to award him the RCC.
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
3.       Savage       PEBLU GOLD REFLECTION AT SAVATAURUS Jun Ch

Limit Dog (4)

1.       Wray-Ramsden     TAKHISIS DREAM WEAVER S/W lovely wedge shaped head with good stop, dark almond shaped eye giving a lovely expression. Ears well placed and used all the time, fair reach of neck, good length of back with a fair turn of stifle, short hock. In lovely coat which was groomed to perfection. Moved well
2.       Congdon     MONSOLANA BOUNTY TASTE FOR AARONWELL (imp Rus) JW Tri colour Nice head to handle with a good stop, dark almond shaped eye which gave a nice expression, would prefer tighter ear carriage, fair reach of neck with lovely length of back and super turn of stifle and short hock. Moved with drive.
3.       Lockyer      THINK OF ME PRINCE OF SUNLIGHT AT GATAJ (Imp Hun)

Open Dog (9 abs 1)

1.        Kelly           BALLAHANNA ALL GUNS BLAZIN   S/W This dog can be hard work for his handler but when he pulls himself together he has the most lovely shape and balance. A lovely wedge shaped head without any coarseness, correctly placed stop and dark almond shaped eye giving a truly melting expression. Ears used to advantage, lovely reach of neck and correct length of back, super turn of stifle and short hock. Moved with drive round the ring. In superb coat which was groomed to perfection and I was very pleased to award him CC and BIS. His crown cannot be too far away.
2.        Congdon    CH. FR CH JUGBAND BLUES DU CLOS DE SEA-WIND VIA AARONWELL (Imp Fra) B/M of super colour with a lovely head to handle and good stop. Dark almond shaped eye giving a lovely expression. Ears used to advantage. Fair reach of neck and good length of back, super turn of stifle and short hock. Moved well round the ring.
3.        Tipper        TIGANLEA TONE DOWN

Veteran Dog (2 abs 1)

1. Savage SAVATAURUS ONLY THE LONELY Vet Ch & CVW19 10 year old tri, fair head to handle, Ears used to advantage, good reach of neck with a good length of back. Fair turn of stifle, slightly long in hock. His movement was ok.

Minor Puppy Bitch (1)

1. Kelly SAMHAVEN SISTER SARA WITH BALLAHANNA 8½ month S/W Lovely feminine wedge shaped head, correct stop with dark almond shaped eye giving a lovely expression. Good reach of neck, and correct length of back. Good turn of stifle. In good coat for her age, which was groomed well, just needs to tighten in movement. Best Puppy Bitch, lost out on Best Puppy to a more mature looking Puppy dog. This young lady has a bright future.

Puppy Bitch (1)

1. Steven CAMBROGAN BLOWIN A HOOLIE S/W with a good head to handle, correctly placed stop, would prefer a smaller eye. Lovely reach of neck with correct length of back, fair turn of stifle. Moved well. She can play her handler up and sometimes is happy with her tail.

Junior Bitch (2)

1. Iley CALL ME DREAMER IN BLUE FOR ILEYDA DELLA VERDE SCOZIA (Imp Ita) B/M Good head to handle, with correctly placed stop, almond shaped eyes giving the desired expression. Ears on top and used all the time. Lovely reach of neck, good length of back with a fair turn of stifle. Moved well
2. Barron & Jenkins TIGANLEA TWINKLING SAPHIRE AT RANNALEROCH B/M which is just 12 months old. Nice head to handle with good stop and almond shaped eye. Ears used to advantage, good reach of neck and correct length of back, fair turn of stifle. Moved ok

Yearling Bitch (1)

1. Francis PEBLU GOLD DESIRE S/W Lovely head to handle with correct stop and dark almond shaped eye giving a sweet expression, Ears used all the time, fair reach of neck and good length of back, super turn of stifle and short hock. Her coat is just coming in and was groomed to perfection. Moved with drive round the ring

Post Graduate Bitch (3 abs 2)

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.

Limit Bitch (3 abs 2)

1. Lockyer NASTY GIRL DU CLOSE DE SEA-WIND AT GATAJ S/W with a lovely head to handle, correct stop and dark almond shaped eye giving a sweet expression. Ears on top and used all the time, fair reach of neck, with good length of back, good turn of stifle and short hocks. In good coat which was groomed to perfection. Moved with drive.

Open Bitch (8 abs 1)

1.         Boyle    ARKLETHILL HELENA S/W who took my eye the minute she came in the ring, and I was not disappointed. Superb clean wedge shaped head with correct stop and dark almond shaped eye giving a truly melting expression. Ears used all the time, lovely reach of neck and correct length of back., superb turn of stifle, short hock. In lovely coat which was groomed to perfection. She simply floated round the ring such a superb mover. I was very pleased to award her BCC and Res Best in Show. It will not be long before she gains her crown.
2.         Lockyer   TAKHISIS HOPE AND DREAMS WITH GATAJ S/W lovely wedge shaped head with dark almond shaped eye giving a lovely expression, ears on top and used all the time. Good reach of neck and correct length of back, super turn of stifle and short hock. In lovely coat which was groomed to perfection. Moved with drive. I was pleased to award her RCC
3.         Congdon LOLITA LEMPICKA DU CLOS DE SEA-WIND VIA AARONWELL (Imp Fra)

Veteran Bitch (1)

1. Magill Ir Ch CAMANNA COLOURED CONFETIE AT BELTRA Jun Ch B/M 9 years old who was out to enjoy her day. Lovely head to handle with good stop and eye, ears used all the time. Good reach of neck and lovely length of back, superb turn of stifle and short hock. In good coat which was gleaming and well groomed. Moved with such drive. I was very pleased to award her Best Veteran in Show

Judge Sheila M Telford (Glenbowdene)