Midland Collie Club Ch Show
February 2020 - Rough Collie Dogs

I would like to sincerely thank all the members of the Midland Collie Club committee for the invitation to judge the males during this perfectly organised championship exhibition. 

A very special moment for me as, after 35 years of  passion for the Collie,  20 years of which have been as a judge, it is the first time that I have had the honour of officiating  in England, the cradle of  the breed that brings us together.

As always, during exhibitions on British soil, I have been impressed by the presentation of the dogs, well kept, whether static or in motion, well groomed and the majority with coats in good condition.

I am also satisfied with the quality of the subjects which were presented to me, however I noticed that the same defects one finds almost everywhere in Europe in collies were present here, that is to say, often the shoulders are slightlly straight, lacking in angular form or with  unsatisfactory bone proportions.

The rear is sometimes also faulty, which causes a lack of thrust in the hindquarters.
It is important to try to keep the sheepdog qualities in our collies, The leading dogs are good but their make up is often faulty and it is essential to keep the  movement so typical of this breed.

I would like to congratulate and thank all  who exhibited, winners or not, for their confidence in my judgements. I also warmly thank my two ring secretaries Sophie Ramsden and Sue Walker.

Judge
Didier Dupont

MIDLAND COLLIE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
SATURDAY 8TH FEBRUARY 2020
DOG CRITIQUE

VETERAN : (5) 1. Waterhouse's LYNMEAD LOVE IN MY SOUL
Very nice dog with excellent proportions. Lovely head and expression however i would prefer his ears a bit tighter. Nice bone. Movement is very good for a veteran.
2. Mc LAUGHLIN'S RYDEEN JAMBOREE AT BRIHOW (imp Deu)
Nice dog all over. Nice head in all proportions. Ears could be tighter. Enough neck. Good bone. Moved well.
3.  Skinner's S. NIKAL ITS GOOD TO BE BLACK

MINOR PUPPY DOG : (8) (2) 1. Congdon's J & M  STARLENGA ALL THAT JAZZ FROM AARONWELL
Very nice puppy with an excellent head and a nice expression. Good ears carriage, good front with a good neck, very good conformation with good chest. Nice temperament and shows himself very well. Good mover.  Should have a bright future. Congratulations.
2. Cronk's CHELBORN NICE TO KNOW
6 months old puppy and from I understand, half brother of my winner in the same class. Another very nice puppy with a lovely head and expression, good ears carriage, good bone, excellent forequarters and hindquarters, movement is very sound. RBPIS
3. Jame's JM  DEANJEAN DAMBUSTER

PUPPY DOG. (3) Mc Carte's J. 1. ROUGHRIGG ROLLING STONE
Very nice type of puppy with a strong bone and body for his age, however his head is a bit deep and I do hope it will not get too strong when he is older. Good ear carriage, nice hindquaters, shoulder is well placed. Good mover. Just needs to settle in the ring.
2. Ware's D. POKER FACE DU CLOS DE SEAWIND
Sable/White a good size. Correct stop, nice head. I would like more underjaw. Enough neck with a good chest. His shoulder is a bit straight which affects the front movement. Shows very well.
3. Lockyer's GATAJ STRUCK BY LIGHTENING

JUNIOR DOG (4) Mc Carte's J. 1. ROUGHRIGG RAG N' BONE MAN
What a lovely dog !!! my star of the day. Superb head with a lovely expression that i was looking for, giving him this desirable expression. Neat ears on the top of his head which he uses non stop.  Good bone, excellent neck, forequarters and hindquarters are very good, excellent presentation. Moves around the ring with effortless. Pleased to award him the  CC and later BIS on the referee decision. Congratulations !!! 
2. Blaikie's KOURIKA KING PIN blue merle dog. Nice head with a nice expression, correct stop. Nice bodyshape with a good shoulder. Moved well.
3. Lockyer's M. OH MY GOD DE REMEMBER MY LOVE (imp Fra).

SPECIAL YEARLING DOG (2)
1. Mc Cann's M. OAKLAND BLUE STYLE DU CLOS DE SEAWIND
Very nice blue merle dog. Lovely head and expression with a well placed stop. Neat ears.  Lovely colour and good length of back. Moved soundly. Pleased to award him the RCC. Well done,
2. Kelly's L. BALLAHANNA ALL BETS OFF
Sable/White dog with a good size, good head and expression. Good length of neck but I would prefer a better shoulder angulation. Moved ok.

MAIDEN DOG (5) (1)
1. Congdon's J & M. STARLENGA ALL THAT JAZZ FROM AARONWELL
2. Lockyer's  M.A GATAJ STRUCK BY LIGHTENING
Nice dog all over. Nice head with a nice expression. Enough bone, good angulations front and rear, moved well.
3. James' JM DEANJEAN DAMBUSTER
NOVICE DOG (2)
1. Lockyer's M.A GARAJ STRUCK BY LIGHTENING.
2. Collins' C. TRIBURLE THE OUTLAW : I would prefer a better blue merle color on this dog. Correct head but eye and expression could be better. Ears could be tighter, Good reach of neck, good bone and good lengh of back.

GRADUATE DOG (1)
Blaikie's R. 1. KOURIKA KNOCK ON WOOD
Good size of dog. Correct head with nice expression. Good ear carriage. Nice body shape with a sound movement. Would like him a little bit more settle in the ring.

POST GRADUATE DOG (9) (1)
Mc Laughlin's  1.  MOON DANCE DE CABRENYSSET AT BRIHOW (imp Fra)
Nice blue merle dog all over. Lovely head with soft expression and neat ears which he used non stop. Good bone and good reach of neck. Good angulations front and rear however the back end could be more positive.
2. Walker & Ritchie's NORSKA DE REMEMBER OUR LOVE FOR STARLENGA (imp Fra)
Nice dog all over although i would prefer a bit of more size on him. Nice head, good ears carriage, good hindquarters but the forequarters could be better. Good presentation and moved well.
3. Cronk's V. CULBRAE CODE RED AT CHELBORN

MID LIMIT DOG (5)(2)
Shipp's Mr and Mrs R. 1. NO MORE HEROES DU CLOS DE SEAWIND (imp Fra)
Nice head with a nice expression. I would prefer the ears a bit tighter. Good reach of neck. Good angulations front and rear. Would like a bit of more of him. Sound mover.
2. Brown's V.A MERTRISA WILD FIRE . Nice head and expression. Would like his ears carriage a bit tighter. Good well placed shoulder with a good back end. Moved soundly.
3. Lockyer's M. ONCE UPON A TIME DU CLOS DE SEAWIND AT GATAJ (imp Fra).

LIMIT DOG (6)(1)
Tipper's J & C 1.TIGANLEA TONE DOWN
Tricolor dog with a good size. All male. Nice head though  would prefer sweeter eyes and better ears carriage. Good reach of neck and good front and rear, he has a good chest and he moved soundly.
2. Brooker's JL CORISIAN FRENCH CONNECTION
Nice dog with a nice head and a nice expression. A good reach of neck but the shoulder could be better placed. Moved well.
3. Cooney's B. JOPIUM DANNY BOY AT LINGWELL

OPEN DOG (7)
Johnston's K. 1. SEA DREAMERS ONE AND ONLY (imp Nld)
Very nice type of dog with a lovely head and expression and dark eyes.  He has a good size, good bone good lengh of back, good reach of neck. Excellent front and rear angulations. Moved well.
2. Tipper's J & C  CH. TIGANLEA TO GOOD TO BE FORGOTTON
A good size dog that I judged before in France at the ENE. I like his shape and his bone all in male. He has a very good bone and he moves very well. I have seen him with more animation in France.
3. Congdon's J & M. CH. JUGBAND BLUES DU CLOS DE SEAWIND (imp Fra).

Judge :
Didier Dupont (France).