Sunday 6th July 2025
The Collie Association Sub Group Open Show

ROUGH COLLIES I would like to thank The Collie Association, for inviting me to judge at this wonderful show. It was such a lovely experience and thankyou to all the exhibitors who entered and took my decisions on placings gracefully. The welcome and hospitality was exceptional, thankyou to Tracey Wilkinson and Joanna Lake who kept everybody refreshed during the day. Many thanks to my efficient stewards Dave Randall, Dianne Farthing and Donna Baker who ran the ring superbly. The weather was somewhat various throughout the day from Sunshine, High speed winds, rain and Thunderstorms!, despite this all the dogs and exhibitors seemed to cope well.

Class 1 Veteran Dog 3 entries,2 abs 1 ST William’s Ch Mejola Fate and Fortune ShCex Only lad in the class, but so very well put together in shape and profile. Blue merle, with good coat and jacket. When stood balanced with good let down at rear. Masculine head piece, with good wedge shaped head, in good proportion with kind expression. Well arched neck of good length through to a good lay of shoulder. Tidy front and good bone. Good depth of chest with well sprung ribs. Good rib length to loin. Lovely rise over loin. Well turned stifles. Good tail length and set. Moved well out and back and showing a good side gait with good drive. Best Veteran Dog.

Class 2 Minor Puppy No Entry

Class 3 Puppy Dog 2Entries, 1 abs 1 st Scott’s Chantique The Witcher 10 months Sable and White baby who stood alone in the class but certainly took my eye instantly. Pleasing outline when stood. Lovely head piece developing well, skull flat giving good eye shape and good dark colour. Good ear set, tipped ears and sensitive in use. Hands on has good neck length with a lovely lay to shoulders, with a good slope to shoulder. Straight front with toes well together. Good firm body with well sprung ribs. Good hind angulation and let down at rear. The lad really took my eye on for his lovely positive movement for one so young, lovely and sound coming and going, showing a lovely side action with good front extension and drive from rear. Presented In good jacket, which was in excellent condition. His movement and super construction was my deciding factor for overall Best Puppy In Breed and was delighted to see him go overall Best Puppy in Show under Best In Show Judge Mrs B White. Well done.

Class 4 Junior Dog 1 entry 1 st Allsop’s Aqualita Majestic Just turning 12 months this Sable and White lad, is going through a growth stage and will develop as he matures and drops into his angles. Head piece still developing and needs to fill out more. Correct bite, clean. Lovely neck length, onto a good lay of shoulder. Good bone for age. Nice firm body with good length of rib and short loin. Good top line. Moved sound out and back and has a good reach on his side gait

Class 5 Novice Dog No Entry

Class 6 Graduate 1 Entry 1 st Dodworth’s Libanel Everlasting Charm with Sommerfugl 3 year old Tri male stood in class of own. Lovely black coat condition with rich tan markings, this lad has good masculine head piece with rounded muzzle, good eye shape and dark coloring. Good ear set but needs more tip. Correct bite. Well off for bone. Good body depth and well sprung ribs. Well turned stifles with a good let down at rear. Once this lad settled moved soundly and showing good side profile movement.

Class 7 Post Graduate Dog 4 Entries 1 st Ross’s Siluto Blue Wizzard at Amberwish 2 year old Blue merle, has a lovely masculine head piece, with smooth clean outlines, rounded muzzle. Good ear set and carriage. Presents a good overall balanced shape in profile. Good tidy front. Good neck onto a decent lay of shoulder. Firm body and good loin length. Good rear angulation. Moved well in all directions. 2 nd Dix’s Barrenclough Diamond Skies 5 year old Sable and White male, with good shape in profile. Good neck length. Ample bone. Good topline. Well sprung ribs. Good overall angles fore and aft, with a good let down at rear. Moved okay. Preferred front on 1.

Class 8 Limit Dog 3 entries 1 Abs 1 st William’s Phreelancer Federal Agent At Mejola 5 year old Tri colour male lovely in profile when free stood. Pleasing head, his rich facial tan points enhancing his kind expression, good eye shape and colour, rounded muzzle, well set ears which he used well. Good neck length, onto a good lay of shoulder, well arched neck. Good upperarm. Firm body. Well sprung ribs. Good topline with rise over loin. Well turned stifles, with good let down at rear. Sound out and back, showing good side action on the move. Presented well. 2 nd Skinner’s Ladnar Make It Happen For Nikal 2 year old Blue merle maturing well. Good size, presenting a lovely side profile. Headpiece maturing well, with smooth clean outline. Good neck length onto a good lay of shoulder. Good body depth. Good topline. Good angles fore and aft. Just needs to tighten up on his front and was pulling off his handler out and back. Showed good smooth action on his side gait profile.

Class 9 Open Dog 7 Entries 1 abs Lovely class of males with quality. 1 st Hawkins & Foy’s Belldones Ivory Star This 16 month old Sable and White male really took my eye, initially when I first moved the class, his side gait in profile totally effortless with good reach and plenty of drive at rear, holding head correctly, presenting a beautiful profile on the move. Hands on he didn’t disappoint. Lovely headpiece, which housed almond shaped dark brown eyes, giving a very kind but alert expression, smooth in outline, with rounded muzzle. Lovely ear set and carriage creating an elegant look. Correct bite. Lovely front assembly with well sloped shoulders, with good upperarm. Straight front with well arched toes and tight feet. Firm body throughout, with well sprung ribs, good length of ribbing to loin. Good firm topline with a decent rise over loin, onto a well moulded croup with a good tail length and set. Well turned stifles with good let down at rear. Neat tidy clean hocks. Moved so soundly out and back, with drive from his rear. This young lad was the whole package for me. Presented well, and such a lovely natured lad. I found out this lad has recently got his title, which I am not surprised. I later awarded this lad Best Dog and Best Of Breed, in good company with my Best Bitch. Later was awarded overall Best In Show under judge Bev White. Well done. 2 nd William’s Mejola Top Gun Almost 2 years old another quality male, Sable and white. Presenting a well balanced shape and Outline. Handsome male, with good head piece, in good proportion, with correct eye shape and dark brown in colour. Well blunted clean wedge shape smooth in outline and appearance. Good ear set and carriage. Good front assembly, with well arched neck onto a good lay of shoulder. Good upperarm. Straight front. Firm body with good depth of chest. Well sprung ribs. Good rise over loin, with smooth outline at rear. Well angulated at rear with good let down. Another sound mover in this class showing plenty of reach with ground covering gait. Awarded Res Best Dog. Well done. Another lad who I am sure will get his title.

Class 10 Veteran Bitch 4 Entries 1 absent 1 st Benton’s Ch Brooklynson Jane Russell of Oakstelle VW ShCex 10 year old Sable and White girl and not showing her age at all. Gracefully stands four square and is beautifully balanced. Feminine head on parallel planes with almond shape eyes and dark brown tone, giving a melting look. Lovely neck length onto a good lay of shoulder. Good shoulder angulation, with plenty of upperarm. Straight front. Good depth of body with plenty of chest room. Good topline. Well angulated rear with good let down, correct tail length. Neat hocks. This girl was thoroughly enjoying her day and with her cheeky attitude had so much style on the move with good front extension and drive at rear, with easy ground covering side gait, delighted to award her Best Bitch and Reserve Best of Breed. Best Veteran Bitch and Best Veteran In Breed. Later she took Reserve Best Veteran In Show under Best In Show judge Bev White. 2 nd Milligan & Marley’s Ladnar Trust In Me For Alfsden JW 8 year old Blue Merle girl, who presents a lovely overall shape. Presented well, with a lovely tone to her coat. Feminine head in good proportions, with light but susceptible stop. Good use of ears and set well. Put together very well and presented in firm condition. Moved soundly in all directions.

Class 11 Minor Puppy Bitch 3 Entries Both babies here 8 months old. Both places could change another day with these 2 girls. 1 st Margett’s Lynmead Designer Tipple For Collingvale Sable and white female, so feminine, lovely ear set and carriage. Kind expression, with good wedge shaped head. Lovely profile and shape, well balanced. Lovely neck length onto a good lay of shoulder. Firm topline. Good angles throughout, with good let down at rear. Neat hocks. Well presented and moved sound and clean. 2 nd Perrot’s Lynmead Star Struck Another lovely Sable and white female, with similar qualities to 1 st , well presented with lovely texture to coat. Feminine head and lovely expression, good neck length on a decent lay of shoulder. Good angles fore and aft. Moved well.

Class 12 Puppy Bitch 7 Entries 1 Abs Another class where these youngsters could switch places. 1 st Davis & Walsh’s Wicani Belissima Rosschell 10 months old exquisite youngster, with good coat texture and super colouring, presented well. This baby has a lovely outline in profile presenting a clean outline. Feminine head, giving an elegant expression, almond eye shape and correct colour. Up and tipped ears, which were sensitive in use. Good neck, with smooth arch. Good topline flowing to rise over loin. Good rear angles, with well turned stifles. Lovely outline when stood. Moved with good drive off rear. Awarded Best Puppy Bitch. Just lost out to the male for Best Puppy In Breed for his positive soundness on the move. 2 nd Scott’s Chantique Away Wi The Fairys Lovely Sable and white, well put together. Feminine head, in good proportions, with good eye shape and dark colour. Good neck length onto a nice of lay shoulder. Tidy front. Good body with well sprung ribs. Good angles throughout. Sound on the move presenting a good profile.

Class 13 Junior Bitch 3 Entries 1 abs 1 st Wray-Ramsden’s Takhisis Xtraordinary Lady BWJ24 Bel JCH 16 months Tri colour female. Liked this girls shape when stood in profile, with balance. Pretty head piece, with tan points, with almond eye shape and dark in colour enhancing her kind expression. Good arch of neck onto a decent lay of shoulder. Good front assembly. Tidy front. Firm body with well spung ribs and short loin. Well turn stifles, with good let down at rear. Well presented and well groomed coat. Moved soundly out and back, with good ground covering side gait. Highly considered in the challenge. 2 nd Bartram’s Ambartr’s Dignity and Pride 13 month Sable and White Girl, slightly bigger than 1st , but still presents a good shape in profile. Slightly narrower in head than 1 st , but has good eye shape and colour. Good length of neck onto a good lay shoulder. Firm body. Sound on the move but needs to just setlle a bit.

Class 14 Novice Bitch 5 Entries 1 st Wray-Ramsden’s Takhisis Xtraordinary Lady BWJ24 Bel JCH 2 nd 1 st Margett’s Lynmead Designer Tipple For Collingvale Class 15 Graduate Bitch 2 Entries 1 Abs 1 st Dodsworth & Carr’s Libanel Everlasting Dezire Lovely coloured Blue Merle. Hands on I felt she was well put together, but could do with a bit of weight off her as this spoilt her outline. Feminine head with good eye shape and colour, kind expression. Good angles throughout. Good depth of body, with well sprung ribs. Moved okay. Class 16 Post Graduate 2 entries 1 abs 1 st Tame’s Gataj Time After Time At Ralissa 3 year old Sable and White, feminine head, with rounded muzzle, eyes dark and oblique. Good ear set and used well. Nicely made. Enough length of neck with good arch. Good upperarm. Good ribbing to loin length. Good angles throughout. Wel let down at rear. Smart moving girl.

Limit Bitch 5 Entries 2 abs 1 st Beardsworth Maysinder Sapphire Reign 3 year old Blue Merle girl, liked this girl for her honesty, has a lovely overall shape when freestood and nicely balanced. Prettiest of heads, well filled out. Upped and tipped ears, which she uses well. Hands on a lovely girl to go over has a good length of neck, with good lay of shoulder. Good front and rear angles, good topline. Well let down at rear. Lovely firm body, well muscled. A very sound girl on the move, probably would like to see her moved a little bit quicker personally. 2 nd Margett’s Collingvale Campari 4 years old Tri colour female, of sound quality. Pretty feminine head, with good eye shape and color. Ample neck, with nice arch. Good depth of body, with well sprung ribs. Good angles throughout. Very sound mover, with ground covering side gait. Was a little worried today.

Class 18 Open Bitch 5 Entries, 1abs 1st Howard’s GIB CH Serenlas Angel of Castentola Lovely mature tri colour girl with shiny jet black coat and striking tan points has a lovely profile when stood. Feminine head and lovely expression with head in good proportions and clean smooth outline, rounded muzzle giving a melting look . Eyes dark in colour and almond shape. Neck of good length onto a good lay of shoulder. Good shoulder angles with good length of upperarm, with good front. Good body depth and chest. With well sprung ribs and good rib length to loin. Level topline, with good rise over loin. Well turned stifles and good let down at rear. Moved soundly out and back and lovely side gait in profile showing plenty of reach and drive. Close up to Best Bitch. Awarded Reserve Best Bitch. Well done. 2 nd Wray Ramsden’s Takhisis Lady Of Mystery Sable & White girl who when stood had a lovely pleasing outline balanced and presented beautifully. Feminine headpiece, with a kind gentle expression. Dark eye colour and shape. Good ear set which she used well. Good length of neck onto a good lay of shoulder. Good front assembly, with neat front. Good body depth with well sprung ribs. Good top line. Good rear angulation and let down. Moved soundly out and back and good side gait.

Judge Josie Large