Midland Collie Club
Open show – Rough Collies
Sunday 30th July 2023

I wish to convey my genuine gratitude to the exhibitors who entrusted me with the honour of assessing their Rough Collies. This opportunity to evaluate some beautiful dogs has truly been a privilege. Additionally, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the Midland Collie for offering me this chance to engage in such a rewarding experience.

Class 1 – Veteran - 3

1.  CH MEJOLA DATE AND FORTUNE ShCEx – Mrs J White

A blue merle who was unquestionably male.  Good size and structure, well balanced head with moderate stop, good eye shape and well set ears.  Deep chest and well sprung ribs.  Held a firm top line on the move, he moved well in the class but really came to life in the final run round of the day with a change of handler who had a far bigger stride.  BVD & BVIS. 

1. LYNMACK STARMAN – Miss A M Mills
   
   Medium sized sable male who was finer all through, that being said he had a pleasing expression with correct shaped eye, good stop and ear carriage, could for me have a touch more underjaw. Pleasing mover holding good topline.
   
2. SAMHAVEN TIME IS MONEY WITH NIKAL – Miss S Skinner
   

One I have judged previously and today was the oldest in the class.  This tri colour girl is a credit to her owner who handled her very sympathetically.  She has a feminine head of good proportions, lovely eye and good ear set, balanced angulations front and rear, just found the uneven ground a bit of a challenge.  BVB

Class 2 – Minor Puppy Dog - 5

1. BRILYN WORTH THE WAIT – Mrs S Hawkins 

Sable dog who is well balanced both in head and outline. Nice dark correctly shaped eye, nicely set ears giving a sweet but masculine expression.  He has good bone and substance.  Moved well around the ring a very promising youngster. RBPD

1. SILUTO BLUE WIZARD – Mrs Y J Ross

Blue dog who appealed for shape and outline.  Super reach of neck, head is coming together nicely with correctly placed eye and well set ears.  On the move he held a good top line with a free and easy stride.

1. CORYDON CHRISTOPHER – Mr J J Blake
   
2. LADNAR MAKEITHAPPEN FOR NIKAL - Miss S Skinner
   
3. DIDEK ONCE IN A BLUE MOON – Mr D & Mrs D Farthing

Class 3 – Puppy Dog - 2

1. LADNAR MAKEME A WINNER – Mr D A & Mrs S P Randall

Nicely marked and coloured blue merle dog of good size and substance who has a lovely masculine head, correctly shaped and placed eye and well filled muzzle, with a strong underjaw.  Well angulated in front and rear which gave balance when standing and on the move, super length to his tail. Another very promising puppy BPD

1. KELEKONA HEARTS OF GOLD – Ms C E Cooper
   

Sable boy who made my decision very difficult, just preferred the fullness in muzzle of my winner.  Again this young male had some excellent qualities, super reach of neck well used and tipped ears, very good overall confirmation, easy movement, both boys should have a good future and nice to see quality youngsters.

Class 4 – Junior – 3

1. GATAJ TURN BACK TIME – Mrs M A Lockyer
   
   Masculine but sweet expression on this sable boy, head handles well with good moulding to foreface, correct stop and eye placement. Well boned with good depth to chest, moved soundly holding a good topline.
   
2. TIGANLEA REMEMBER THE DAYS – Miss S Edwards
   
   Sable who had pleasing expression with a correct stop, nice eye and filling to foreface, I would have liked a stronger underjaw to fully complement his head.  On the move he was a little erratic but sound enough once settled.
   
3. SASSARI SMUDGE – Miss E Walton

Class 5 – Novice Dog – 4

1. BRILYN WORTH THE WAIT – Mrs S Hawkins 
   
   See Previous
   
2. SILUTO BLUE WIZARD – Mrs Y J Ross
   
   See Previous
   
3. CORYDON CHRISTOPHER – Mr J J Blake
   
4. LADNAR MAKEITHAPPEN FOR NIKAL - Miss S Skinner
   

Class 6 – Graduate Dog - 3

1.  GATAJ TURN BACK TIME – Mrs M A Lockyer
   
   See Previous
   
2. PHREELANCER PHEDERAL AGENT AT MEJOLA – Mrs J White
   
   Tri dog of good size and construction, head handles well with correct stop and good filling to foreface and back skull.  Nice reach of neck and frim back moved well holding good topline.  Would just like more depth to his colour
   
3. MYRIEHEWE LONDON CALLING – Miss G Beaden
   

Class 7 – Post Graduate Dog – 2

1.  TAKHISIS LYSANDER – Mrs M L Chaplin
   

A sable well built with good bone and spring of rib, maturing well with pleasing expression, lovely dark almond shape to eye, well set ears with correct tip. Moved ok with good topline.

1. ESSANJAY AGAINST ALL ODDS – Mrs K Phillips
   
   Tri dog who is without doubt all male.  Good colour and in super coat, his head handles well with good length and correct stop, leading into good reach of neck.  On the move he looked at little heavy in front which I think could be improved by him losing a little weight.

Class 8 – Limit Dog – 6 (1)

1. MARVALAN SPIRIT OF ROCK (IMP POL) – Miss G Beaden
   
   I found this tri appealing for his overall make, shape and balance, standing he was a picture of elegance.  He has a super reach of neck, balanced head, moderate stop and well set ears.  He has a gleaming black coat which was fitted enhancing his make and shape.  On the move he had a free easy gait covering the ground well.  BD, BOSIS
   
2. DEMELEWIS SILVER SPUR AY CORYDON – Miss M Blake
   

Blue dog who again appealed for his profile and elegance, expression is masculine with well set ears, good reach of neck and well angulated front and rear which showed in his effortless movement.  I just would like a bit more of him.

1. CAMANA CHASINGCLOUDS OVER MEJOLA – Mrs J White
   
2. GATAJ OUT OF THE WOODS – Mrs M A Lockyer
   
3. ESSANJAY FIELDS OF GOLD FOR FIRESAGA – Mrs J M Leese
   

           
Class 9 – Open Dog 2

1.  CORYDON POL ROGER – Miss M Blake
   
   A lot to like about this boy for his make and shape and he really commands attention on the move where he is effortless and free. His head is clean with a well placed stop enhanced by ears which he uses well.  I just would like more of him and his colour to be clearer. RBD
   
2. NO MORE HEROES DU CLOS DE SEA-WIND JW (IMP FRA) - Mr R P & Mrs M A Shipp
   
   Sable who has a lovely masculine expression, head is balanced with good eye shape and size.  Good depth of chest and coat is in super condition.  He just seemed sluggish on the move today and didn’t show himself to his full potential.
   
   
   

Class 10 – Minor Puppy Bitch 5

1. ROUGHRIGG RED LAGERTHA – Mrs M & Mr J Mccarte
   
   This young girl was one I could have happily taken home she has the sweetest of expressions, and is just so feminine.  Her head is balanced with lovely moulding to foreface, high set well used ears, super arched neck and nicely angulated front and rear.  On the move she held a good outline and had a free easy stride.  BPB BPIS
   
2. BRILYN SHOWS THE DIFFERENCE – Mrs S Hawkins
   

Litter sister to my minor puppy dog winner and much the same applies, she is balanced with a nice dark correctly shaped eye, nicely set ears giving a sweet feminine expression, she has good bone and substance.  Moved well around the ring. RBPB

1. GATAJ ALL THAT SPARKLES – Mrs M A Lockyer
   
2. SILUTO SILVARY BLUE MOON – Mrs G Whitaker
   
3. LADNAR YOURSTRULY AT POMNENKA –Mrs H M Rodwell
   

Class 11 – Puppy Bitch 2

1. ROUGHRIGG RED LAGERTHA – Mrs M & Mr J Mccarte
   
   See Previous
   
2. SILUTO BLUEBERRY MIST - Mrs G Whitaker
   
   Nicely marked and coloured blue merle girl who has a lovely outline.  Head is developing and is balanced, with a sweet expression, and well used ears.  Just needs time to mature and just settle into showing, a nice youngster.
   

Class 12 – Junior Bitch 5 (1)

1. TREMARO KIND OF MAGIC - Mr R P & Mrs M A Shipp
   
   Gold sable with nice overall balance good bone and sweet expression, correct eye placement and great ear carriage.  Stood showed and moved well.
   
2. GATAJ SOMEONE YOU LOVED - Mrs M A Lockyer
   
   This young lady decided to give her handler a really hard time as she was a bit distracted by some children playing basketball.  She has a good head with correct stop, ear carriage and eye placement, with a nice reach of neck.  On the move she was a bit erratic but did enough to earn her place.
   
3. PRINCESS PINK RHODONITE – Mr D Riddell
   
4. MIDNIGHT TALKER – Mrs S & Mr K Simpson

Class 13 – Novice Bitch 2

1. BRILYN SHOWS THE DIFFERENCE – Mrs S Hawkins
   
   See Previous
   
2. GATAJ ALL THAT SPARKLES – Mrs M A Lockyer
   

Pretty sable with good length to head, well used ears, good bone and balanced outline, just preferred the femininity of 1.

Class 14 – Graduate Bitch 3

1. MEJOLA MAIN EVENT JW - Mrs J White
   
   This lovely sable bitch had a really good head with correct stop, ear carriage and eye placement, giving a very sweet feminine expression. When standing her feet were exactly where they should be and her reach of neck made her overall outline very pleasing.  She had a free easy stride on the move covering the ground which effortlessly. BB BIS
   
2. TREMARO KIND OF MAGIC - Mr R P & Mrs M A Shipp
   
3. MAYSINDER SAPPHIRE REIGN – Mr D & Mrs M Beardsworth

Class 15 – Post Graduate Bitch 2

1. PRINCESS PINK RHODONITE – Mr D Riddell
   
   Tri bitch who has a lovely shape and outline, refined head with nice eye placement and great ear carriage.  Would just like more of her and I think a little more weight will help her to drop into her chest and mature on.
   
2. LYNMACK SWEET AMBER – Miss A M Mills
   

Sable shorter in head than 1 but has a feminine expression, sweet eye and well set ears. Good bone and substance, moved ok but top line dropped off at rear.

Class 16 – Limit Bitch 7 (3)

1. LADNAR INKSPOT - Mr D A & Mrs S P Randall
   
   This tri colour girl stands out for her balance and profile.  Lovely clean head with flat skull, well placed stop and excellent ear carriage giving the sweetest feminine expression.  She has good strong bone, super reach of neck and is well angulated front and rear which showed in her effortless graceful movement.  RBB RBIS
   
2. IMAGINIST PERFECT PITCH – Miss D M Collino
   
   Lovely wedge shaped head on this sable girl with good underjaw and correct stop, well placed dark eye and excellent ear set.  She has substance and is well muscled, she moved with drive holding a good topline.
   
3. ALDREEN ILLUSION IN BLUE FOR DIDEK - Mr D & Mrs D Farthing
   
4. ESSANJAY FIRE AND ICE – Mr S G & Mrs J Williams
   

Class 17 – Open Bitch 7 (3)

1. GATAJ GOOD TIME GIRL - Mrs M A Lockyer
   
   Attractive sable with sweet feminine expression, well placed and used ears, well filled foreface and good reach of neck.  Correctly angulated front and rear with good body substance and depth to chest.  Moved soundly.
   
2. TIGANLEA TWINKLING STAR – Mr J & Mrs C J Tipper
   

Blue merle girl of super colour and markings, head handles well with soft feminine expression, well placed eye and correct stop, good reach to neck and balanced in body.  She moved freely and with drive just a pity she just doesn’t show herself off and is a little reluctant to use her ears.

1. RIVERSIDE SONG INSTANT KARMA – Mr J Congdon
   
2. IMAGINIST WILLOW WREN - Miss D M Collino

Judge Ms J Milligan (Alfsden)