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Bearded Collie Club Open Show - 10th September 2023
Judges' Critique
Thank you for the opportunity to step in for the scheduled judge. Everyone appeared to be happy with the substitution and took my decisions with grace. It was an honour to judge such high quality Beardies and in my homeland Scotland. The weather was also kind, which made it a lovely day with a great friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Thank you.
Dogs
MinorPuppy Dog (1, 0)
1st.Harcourt Brown's Orora’s Himself. Six month old handsome brown dog. Strong head with broad flat skull. Length from rib, covered in a beautiful coat. Correct rear angulation and moved with drive from the back and reach at the front. Awarded Best Puppy Dog and BPIS.
Puppy Dog (1, 0)
1st.Harcourt Brown's Orora’s Himself. 1st in MPD.
Junior Dog - no entries)
Yearling Dog (1, 0)
1st.Moir's Winaria Wellington JW. Eye catching youngster. Beautiful dark eye, with a typical expression, enquiring and kind. Everything in the correct proportions with no exaggerations. Well spring rib. Pleasing outline on the stand and on the move maintaining a strong level topline while driving from the rear and reaching at the front. Pleased to award him RBD and Best Yearling and Best Graduate.
Novice Dog - no entries
Graduate Dog (3, 1)
1st.Moir's Winaria Wellington JW.. 1st in Yearling Dog
2nd.Ryan's Dychix Invictus for Razkal. Beautiful expression with correct strong, flat, broad skull. Lovely head and dark eye. I was splitting hairs with these two boys as they were both lovely movers, with strong toplines. Great coat texture.
Post Graduate Dog (2, 0)
1st.Handley's Bargemon Brigadoon at Barkenbear JW. Well presented, strong handsome male, a classic Beardie. Beautiful harsh coat, well-muscled, great angulation at rear and well placed shoulders. Moved effortlessly with drive and reach and held a strong level topline. Pleased to award him BD and BIS.
2nd.Ayrton's Aoibh Drummer Boy JW. Another beauty! Lovely dark eye and pigmentation. Typical Beardie expression. Lost out a little on the move against No1 but great Beardie outline, correct angulation covered in a well presented correct textured coat.
Limit Dog (3, 1)
1st.Savage and McLean's Talraz Comic Relief at Canaich JW. Dark slate with correct eye colour. Length from well sprung rib and moved well with correct angulation at the shoulder and rear, held a strong level topline. Close class but 2 different types. Awarded Best Limit Exhibit.
2nd.Peart's Kilfinan Mister Moonlight for Talluarchy. Strong topline and moved well. Dark eye and typical Beardie expression. Lighter coat and longer in body than No1.
Open Dog (1)
1st.Costello's Bradiba’s Brilliant Nutmeg Muffin at Calkylona (IMP DEU). Brown dog with correct height to length ratio. Correct tail set. Pleasing outline and moved with drive, sound and steady. Correct eye colour toning with coat and soft but still masculine expression.
1st.Gill and Hosie's Burnhock Superior Diamond for Gillaber. My notes say best coat of the day so far! Effortless movement, Reached out at front and with drive from the rear.
Scottish Bred Dog - no entries
Veteran Dog (3, 0)
1st. Delaney's UK/SP Ch. Arranbrae Muy Guapo JW. Seven year old, well presented with lovely correct harsh coat. Dark eye and correct mouth, pleasing expression. Athletic mover with reach and drive. Awarded Best Veteran Dog.
2nd. Handley's Invercoyle Caperdonich at Barkenber VW. Nine and a half year old dog, well presented and did not show his age when on the move. Smaller, shorter dog with pleasing expression.
3rd. Glasgow's JB De Chester at Gallus. Nine year old dog who, on the stand, I thought he would be my winner but unfortunately he did not move well on the day. Well-presented and muscled. Beautiful coat.
Minor Puppy Bitch (1, 0)
1st. Harcourt-Brown's Orora’s Pearly Princess. Six month old slate bitch. A joy to go over but very mischievous. Lovely coat and in the class was steady on the move for one so young. Good proportions and excellent angulation at the rear and correct shoulder placement. Dark eye and beautiful expression. Unfortunately in the puppy challenge she was in the ring with her brother and did not settle, gorgeous puppy. Best Puppy Bitch.
Puppy Bitch (1, 0)
1st. Harcourt-Brown's Orora’s Pearly Princess. 1st Minor Puppy Bitch
Junior Bitch (2, 1)
1st. Costello's Bradiba's Devil in a Bush for Calkylona (IMP DEU). 14 month, pale brown. Very feminine. Good eye colour, toning with the coat. Moved well once settled and correct profile on the stand. Well bent stifles and low hocks, correct angulation at rear and well placed shoulders. Best Junior.
Yearling Bitch (3, 1w/d)
1st. Glasgow's Basnikova Muza od Plzenskeho Lotra at Gallus JW (IMP CZE). brown bitch with eye catching dark eye and pigmentation, beautiful feminine but strong head and expression. Changing coat. Moved athletically, correct outline and proportions and angulations front and rear.
2nd. Gamble's Capelaw Celeste.Lovely slate bitch with correct eye colour and strong dark pigmentation. Correct outline and 5:4 ratio but unfortunately was not steady on the move today.
Novice Bitch - no entries
Graduate Bitch (3, 1)
1st. McKelvie's Thingamebob Perfect Pickle. Brown bitch, longer in body, moved well and was beautifully presented in harsh, excellent condition coat. Correct lay of shoulder and angulation at the rear.
2nd. Higgin's Allachoy Isle of Neave. Splitting hairs in this class. I preferred the rear movement in this girl as there was more drive. Correct pigmentation and dark eye, harsher coat.
Post Graduate Bitch (1, 0)
1st. Gamble's Talraz by Firelight to Capelaw. Mature 5 year old slate, great outline with correct angulation front and rear. Dark eye colour and strong muzzle but still feminine, pleasing expression. Length from well sprung rib with deep chest and correct lay of shoulder. Moved well.
Limit Bitch (2, 1)
1st. Ayrton's Aoibh Fiery Flamenco JW. Four year old, good 5:4 ratio, nice shape. Dark eye and pigmentation giving a lovely soft expression. Moved with reach at the front and drive from the rear.
Open Bitch (3, 0)
What a lovely class of beautiful quality Beardies!
1st. Glasgow's Ch Malandex Xpat’s Gem at Gallus JW.Beautifully presented, feminine bitch. Correct shape and proportions and angulations which meant free flowing movement with drive and reach and a solid level topline, happy to award her BB and RBIS.
2nd. Johnston's Corrimist Fashion Star. Dark eye and pigmentation, beautiful expression. Smaller girl with a stunning dark coat, very impressive but preferred the movement of No1. RBB
3rd. Higgins' Innkalies Miss Marple at Allachoy. Lovely shape with a slightly more traditional look, not as steady on the move as the first 2 but still a lovely feminine well-constructed bitch.
Scottish Bred Bitch (5, 1)
1st. Higgins' Innkalies Miss Marple at Allachoy. Third in Open, this bitch was like a different girl in the next two classes and showed how she could move when settled and was awarded BVIS.
2nd. Cook's Arranbrae Spanish Eyes. Well presented. Correct proportions and typical Beardie expression. Dark eye and strong pigmentation. Moved well but preferred the topline and outline of No. 1.
3rd. Muir's Douglasdale Dream Island. Correct and very well presented coat. Correct eye colour and pigmentation. Not as sound on the move as the first 2 today but correct shoulder placement and front reach.
Veteran Bitch (6, 3)
1st. Higgins'Innkalies Miss Marple at Allachoy. First in Scottish Bred Bitch. Awarded Best Veteran Bitch and BVIS
2nd. Cook's Arranbrae Spanish Eyes. Second Scottish Bred Bitch
3rd. Ayrton's Aoibh Skylark. Lovely shape and beautifully presented. Good eye colour and dark pigmentation. Deep chest and moved well. Was unlucky to meet the first two ladies today as they were looking very athletic for their years. A lovely Beardie.
Special Working Dog or Bitch – no entries
Special Beginners Dog or Bitch – no entries
Special Champion (3, 0)
1st.Gill & Hosie's Malandex French Xpectation for Gillaber. An outstanding example of the breed. Well presented, beautiful coat, with correct proportions, an eye catcher as she entered the ring. Under the coat, was a well-muscled bitch who moved around the ring with reach and drive from the rear. A truly worthy champion!
2nd. Glasgow's Ch Malandex Xpat’s Gem at Gallus JW. 1st in Open Bitch and BIS
3rd. Delaney's UK/SP Ch. Arranbrae Muy Guapo JW. 1st in Veteran Dog
Brace (1, 0)
1st. Ayrton's Brace - two very well balanced slates who are related and moved in unison, lovely to watch.
Special Open Dog or Bitch (1, 0)
1st. Muir's Douglasdale Dream Island. 3rd in Scottish Bred Bitch
Fiona Donaldson (Prizelands)