West of England Collie Society – 24 th September 2023

Rough Collies

Firstly, I would like to thank the officers and committee of West of England for asking me to judge for them, this is a society that I have supported for many years along with my mother, who I’m sure was watching over me today. Thank you also to the ladies who did the catering the food was delicious. Overall I was pleased with my entry and thank you to all that entered and accepting my decisions.

Rough Collies
Veteran Dog (2/1)
1 st – Scamps Aaronwell Ayebeecee at Marketdene, what a lovely way to start the day, this 8 year old Tri was of good size, he had a sweet yet masculine expression, good eye, ears are a little wide, flat skull, reasonable neck leading to well laid shoulders, good depth of rib & chest, dentition is good, presented in excellent condition, coat of good colour, to be critical I would prefer his tail a
little longer, moved well for his age, I was pleased to award this mature gentleman Reserve Best Dog and Best Veteran in Breed, well done he is a credit to you.

Minor Puppy Dog (1/1)
Puppy Dog (1/0)
1 st – Mellonies Doone from Angelspath Bok Altrakin (Imp), Very raw 6 months Tri of good colour, lovely length of neck, good ear set, head still needs to develop and he needs to develop in body & bone, movement a little erratic today. Best Puppy Dog.

Junior Dog (3/1)
1 st – Bolt & Cronks Revdvickis Raffles at Chelborn, 19 month Tri, good head and eye, could do with more underjaw, flat skull, sufficient neck, good shoulder placement, deep ribs, good turn of stifle, short in croup, tail could be longer, presented in lovely condition, moved well.
2 nd – Mellonies Doone from Angelspath Bok Altrakin (Imp) – see Puppy Dog.

Special Yearling Dog (2/1)
1 st – Hawkins Serenlas Black Magic, 23 months Tri , had a lovely shape in profile, good head, well moulded foreface, correct eyes and ear set, which he used well, flat skull, lovely well arched neck, which is enhanced by his white collar, correct lay of shoulder, deep chest and ribs, good length of back, excellent turn of stifle, good bone, presented in lovely condition. Once settled
he moved with reach and drive, was pleased to award him Best Dog, and BOB, he also won BEST OPPOSITE SEX IN SHOW (on the referee’s decision). Keep persevering with him, you will have a lot of fun in the future. Thank you for bringing him.

Novice Dog (1/1)

Graduate Dog (3/1)
1 st – Tilleys Ingledene Dark Moon Risin, 2 year old Tri, good head planes, well moulded foreface, flat skull, ears a tad wide, which wasn’t helped by his owner stripping off too much hair from around his head, which did cost him going further, as it made his expression a little hard, lovely length of neck, good lay of shoulders, deep chest, well sprung ribs, presented in lovely condition, one of
the better movers today.
2 nd – Mellonies Altrakin Snow Slides on High (see Limit Dog).

Post Graduate (2/0)
1 st – Bolt & Hollywoods Amalie a Chance to Shine, 2 year old sable white, slightly smaller throughout to some of the other males today, but everything is in proportion, shorter in muzzle, but still had a well moulded foreface, flat skull, good ears, which he used to his advantage, shorter in neck than I prefer, reasonable shoulder, good depth of rib, good turn of stifle, presented in lovely condition, moved with ease.
2 nd – Mellonies Wicani The Makers Mark (see Open Dog).

Limit Dog (2/1)
1 st – Mellonies Altrakin Snow Slides on High, 1 year old Tri, good head & eye, ample length of neck, good shoulder placement, well sprung ribs, groomed well, good colour, tail could be longer, movement was a little erratic today.

Open Dog (1/0)
1 st – Mellonies Wicani The Makers Mark, 4 years sable & white, different type to some of the other males here today, head not as clean as I would like, good length of muzzle, ears are a little wide set, reasonable neck, good depth of rib, coat groomed well, but not correct texture, seemed a little woolly, moved reasonably well, but was close behind.

Veteran Bitch (1/1)

Minor Puppy Bitch (2/1)
1 st – Mellonies Altrakin Spirit Moon, 6 month old Tri, very raw, needs to fill in foreface, flat skull, good length of neck, shoulders not as well laid as I would like, needs to get more body condition throughout, good colour, movement was rather erratic.

Puppy Bitch (4/2)
1 st – Van Mosseveld Ladnar Inaheartbeat, as soon as she walked in the ring she demanded my attention, beautiful shape in profile, completely balanced throughout, I wasn’t disappointed upon further examination, lovely head of correct proportions, sweet eye and expression , she used her ears to advantage, so attentive to her handler, good length of neck, well laid shoulders, deep chest and well sprung ribs, well bent stifle, strong hocks, coat of a lovely clear blue colour, with a sparkling white collar, groomed to
perfection, well handled and moved positively, I was pleased to award her Best Bitch, Reserve Best of Breed, and Best Puppy in Breed, in agreement with my co judge I was delighted to award her BEST PUPPY IN SHOW. I was told afterwards that this was her first show, not a bad start to her show career, good luck in the future, I’m sure she’ll have a bright future ahead of her.
2 nd – Mellonies Altrakin Star Dunes, 6 months sable & white, litter sister to MP winner, similar comments apply, head still needs to develop, flat skull, ears are a little wide, good length of neck, reasonable shoulders, good length of back, needs to mature in body, presented well, steady movement.

Junior Bitch (4/0)
1 st – Raes Gataj Majestic Hope, 14 months sable & white in good coat, head of good proportions, with a well moulded foreface, ears are a little wide set, but when used gives a feminine expression, good eye, flat skull, neck of ample length, reasonable lay of shoulder, well sprung ribs, please be careful when standing not to let her tuck her back legs underneath, moved well, but outline
was spoilt by her tail carriage, which she carried a little high. Did enough for me in the challenge to award her Reserve Best Bitch, Well done.
2 nd – Scamps Aaronwell Allure in Black (see Graduate Bitch).
3 rd – Mellonies Altrakin Star Dunes.

Special Yearling Bitch (1/1)

Novice Bitch (1/1)

Graduate Bitch (4/3)
1 st – Scamps Aaronwell Allure in Black, 17 months Tri, head of good proportions, flat skull, ears well set, neck a tad shorter than I would like, reasonable shoulder and depth of rib, good length of back, and turn of stifle,presented in good coat and condition, moved well.

Post Graduate Bitch (1/1)

Limit Bitch (1/1)

Open Bitch (3/2)
1 st – Scamps Stregato The Malificent at Marketdene, almost 7 years old shaded sable and white, good length of muzzle, flat skull, good ear set, which were well used, ample length of neck, well laid shoulders, presented in excellent condition, moved well, but was rather exuberant.

Judge
Shelley Skinner (Nikal)