Yorkshire Collie Club Open Show
February 2024
Rough Collies
Special Beginners Dog or Bitch (5.)
1 Whitaker’s Siluto Blueberry Mist. Pleasing 14 month old blue merle bitch who headed a very nice class.. Starting with her head, she has nice level planes, well placed stop, dark almond eyes and well set, if lightly tipped, ears. Following on her well arched neck leads to a lovely marbled blue merle jacket which covered an acceptable depth of chest and spring of rib, good front angulation, nice length of loin and strong and reasonably turned stifles, which led to soundness on the move. 2. Rose’s Beldones Clementine Avec Coloratura. 2 year old sable bitch. I loved this bitches dark almond eyes. She had nice level planes, well placed stop and good earset. I would, however, prefer a tad more underjaw. Her well arched neck led to good front angulation, good length of loin and good rear angulation. However I would like more depth of chest. A very close match to my first place. 3. Dodsworth’s Libanel Everlasting Dezire
Minor Puppy Dog (2.1)
1. Wray-Ramsden’s Takhisis Daggers at Dawn. 8 and a half month old sable male with lots of potential. He held a lovely masculine head with level planes, well placed stop, well set ears, great underjaw, dark, oblique, if a tad round, eyes and a really refreshing roundness of muzzle which is rare to see at such an age. His fitted sable jacket covered some great front angulation, good length of loin, well turned stifle and finishing in a well set and beautifully long tail. However, as he is very young, he has yet to develop in chest and in muscle, which lead to him being slightly close on the move both in front and behind. Otherwise though his movement was sound. I look forward to seeing how he matures in the future. BPD/BPIB/BPIS
Puppy Dog (2.1)
1. Blake’s Oakley Imagine Dragons at Corydon (Imp Che). 12 month old tri male. Beginning with his head, He had a nice rounded muzzle, lovely dark oblique eyes, if on the smaller side. Well set ears and correct bite. I would however like to see a little more underjaw and a tad more stop. Moving down his well arched neck, his beautifully dark black jacket covered a well angulated front, great rounded bone, good length of loin and well muscled and turned stifle, which led to a beautiful soundness on the move.
Junior Dog (4.1)
1. Farthing’s Didek Once in a Blue Moon. 13 and a half month blue male. Although his head was a little wide in backskull for my liking, this dog had a good roundness of muzzle, good underjaw, correct bite and lovely dark oblique eyes. His ears, while could be tighter, were otherwise well set and tipped. Underneath his well fitted blue jacket, this dog had a beautifully deep chest, especially for his age. He also had reasonable front angulation, length of loin and very strong stifles. On the move he was sound, if slightly close behind, however he may tighten up with maturity. 2. Ross’s Siluto Blue Wizzard. 14 Month old blue dog. Very masculine head with good underjaw, nicely rounded muzzle, reasonably set ears and dark well set eyes.I wouldn’t want him any stronger in backskull. Body wise this dog held reasonable front angulation, good length of loin, good rear angulation and strong well turned stifles. On the move he also exhibited slightly close movement on the rear. Overall a very close match to my 1st place. 3. Blake’s Oakley Imagine Dragons at Corydon (Imp Che)
Maiden Dog (4.1)
1. Farthing’s Didek Once in a Blue Moon 2. Blake’s Oakley Imagine Dragons at Corydon (Imp Che) 3. Penachio’s Malouine’s Never Ending Story
Graduate Dog (4.2)
1. Gelder’s Libanel Erebus Eternal Love. 20 month old enthusiastic tri male. This boy has a lovely masculine head, he has a well rounded muzzle, good underjaw, correct bite, lovely dark almond eyes and correct ear set. I would however prefer a little less width in backskull. His dark fitted jacket covered a well angulated front and rear, with a good length of loin, although his tail set was a little high. When it came to movement, this boy was very excited to be in the ring and it took a few tries to find his stride. When it was found however I could see that his good angulation led to sound movement. 2. Blake’s Croydon Krug. 3 year old tri male. While I would like to see some more roundness in muzzle and underjaw for a dog his age, he did have level planes and was flat in backskull. His expression held dark, oblique, eyes and well set, if lightly tipped, ears. His well fitted jacket covered a beautifully deep chest and great rear angulation, however I prefer a little more length in loin. When it comes to movement, this boy had excellent drive on the rear, however could do with more reach in front.
Post Graduate Dog (3.1)
1 Welsh’s Thistlewing Smoky Quarts. Very pleasing 2 and half year old sable male who should only get better with maturity. This boy is very much my type of dog. His masculine head held a beautifully sweet expression, with dark almond eyes, great ear set. well rounded muzzle, correct stop and good bite. His well arched neck led to a beautifully dark sable fitted jacket, which covered a nice deep chest, well sprung ribs, reasonable front angulation and good length of loin. He was slightly long in the hock which affected his rear movement, which otherwise was reasonable. BD/BOS/BOSIS 2. Blake’s Corydon Krug
Limit Dog (1)
1. Blake’s Demelewis Silver Spur At Corydon. 3 year old blue male. When going over this male’s head, I was surprised to find I liked him more than my initial impression. Nice level planes, well placed stop, dark almond eye, nice ear set, correct bite and well rounded muzzle. I would however like to see a little more underjaw. Body wise his beautifully marbled blue jacket covered a deep chest, well sprung rib, good length of loin, good strong stifles and correctly set tail. Movement wise, he had excellent rear movement but would prefer slightly more reach in front.
Open Dog (1)
1. Blake’s Corydon The Grandmaster. 3 and a half year old sable male. is Head handled well.l, he holds well set, pleasingly dark almond eyes, well rounded muzzle, well set ears, reasonable underjaw and correct bite. His beautifully dark sable fitted jacket covers a nice deep chest, well sprung rib, good length of loin and well turned, very strong stifles. Movement was sound with excellent drive from the rear, RBD
Veteran Bitch (3.2)
1. Whitaker’s Aniesh Misty Blue Moon of Siluto. 10 year old blue bitch. Starting with her head, this bitch held a sweet expression, nice dark almond eyes, lovely rounded muzzle and well set ears. She is however showing her age in her underjaw. Her well arched neck led to a beautifully dark, marbled blue jacket, which covered a reasonably well angulated front, deep chest, well sprung ribs, reasonable length of loin, good rear angulation and excellent length of tail considering her age. When it comes to movement, while she was showing her age considerably, it was otherwise sound. BVB/BVIB/RBVIS
Minor Puppy Bitch (3)
1. Wray-Ramsden’s Takhisis Dawn Chorus. 8 month old pleasing sable bitch. She has a lovely feminine head, with nice level planes, well set ears, nice dark eyes, if a little round and well placed stop. Moving down her well arched neck, her sable fitted jacket was covering an excellent body, well angulated front, quite deep chest for her age, good spring of rib, good length of loin and well angulated stifles. On the move she showed her young age slightly in some looseness, but was otherwise sound. BPB/RBPIB/RBIS 2. Hanson’s Mejola The Special One with Jards. 7 month old sable bitch. Loved this bitches head, especially for her age. Dark, well set almond eyes, good ear set, lovely underjaw, however needs to round out in muzzle, which I’m sure will come with age. Body wise she presented a lovely length for her age, good front and rear angulation and good depth of chest. On the move however this bitch was very much showing her young age, however all her feet were in the right places. Very much looking forward to seeing how this bitch matures. 3. Gallagher’s Stregato My Silver Tassie With Gemheid
Puppy Bitch (2)
1. Bartram’s Ambartr May Queen. A classic 9 and a half month sable bitch. Very mature for her age. Head wise she held a lovely ear set, well placed dark eyes with a good underjaw. I would however like to see her round out in muzzle. Her beautifully dark sable jacket was covering good front angulation, good depth of chest and good length of loin. However, she is slightly long in the second thigh which showed in her otherwise sound movement. Not The flashiest but very correct 2 Oakley Ice Queen for Karafaye (Imp Che). 12 month old blue bitch. Her very feminine head held well set ears, nicely placed eyes, if a tad round, level planes and well placed stop. I would however prefer a bit more underjaw and roundness in muzzle. Her beautiful blue marbled coat covers a good length of loin, well bent stifle and great tail set. She moved out well from the rear but needs to develop to have more reach in front.
Junior Bitch (4)
1. Whitaker’s Siluto Silvary Blue Moon. 14 month old blue bitch.,This bitch held lovely sweet expression, level planes, well placed stop, dark almond eyes, correct bite, lovely underjaw and ears bang on top. Moving down her well arched neck her blue fitted jacket covered a deep chest, well sprung ribs, lovely front angulation, nice length of loin and great turn of stifle. I would, however, prefer a slightly lower tail set. On the move she was very sound. A very close match to the second place winner. 2. Whitaker’s Siluto Blueberry Mist 3. Rodwell’s Ladnar Yourstruly At Pomnenka
Maiden Bitch (2.1)
1. Bartram’s Ambartr May Queen Gb (3,1) 1. Whitaker’s Siluto Blueberry Mist 2. Bartram’s Ambartr Winds of Change. 3 year old tri colour bitch. Although I would prefer less width in back skull, this bitch had a lovely underjaw, correct bite, well placed eyes and good ear set. Moving down to her body, while I would prefer her jacket to be more fitted, she held reasonable front angulation, good length of loin and turn of stifle. On the move, while sound, I would like to see a little bit more confidence in the ring.
Post Graduate Bitch (4.2)
1. Rose’s Beldones Clementine Avec Coloratura 2. Bartram’s Ambartr Winds of Change Lb (5.3) 1. Rose’s Uffspring Ultravox For Coloratura. Super 4 year old tri bitch. Beginning with her head, she has a good length and roundness in muzzle, level planes, well placed stop, good underjaw and correct bite, beautiful dark sweet eyes and well set ears if slightly lightly tipped. . Her well arched neck leads down to a beautifully groomed jet black jacket, which covered a well angulated front, deep chest, well sprung rib, great length of loin, strong and well turned stifles and a beautifully long tail. On the move she was perfectly sound. My sole complaint would be I’d like to see a little more enthusiasm in the ring. BB/BOB/BIS 2. Welsh’s Thistlewing Spell on You. Quality 3 year old sable bitch. I love this bitches head. She held beautiful sweet dark eyes, well set ears, good underjaw, well rounded muzzle, level planes and well placed stop. Moving down her well arched neck, her well groomed shaded sable jacked covered a lovely deep chest, correct front angulation, good length of loin, well muscled and turned stifles, finishing in a nice long tail. Unfortunately, today her movement let her down, being slightly erratic.. RBB/RBOB
Open Bitch (5,3)
1. Wray-Ramsden’s Takhisis Lady of Illusions. 3 year old sable bitch. Her head handled well, while I would prefer a slightly leaner back skull, she had well tipped and set ears, lovely dark almond eyes, correctly placed stop and good underjaw. Moving down, her well fitted sable coat covered good front angulation, deep chest, good length of loin and well turned stifles, finishing in a nice long tail. All this this leading to soundness on the move. 2. Farthing’s Aldreen Illusion in Blue for Didek. 4 year old blue bitch. Head wise, she held lovely level planes, well placed stop, nice dark almond eyes, good length and roundness of muzzle and well set ears. Moving down to her body, while her blue jacket could be better marbled, it covered reasonable front angulation, deep chest, good length of loin, and a reasonably turned stifle. On the move, while she had great drive from the rear, she lacked reach in front.
