Show Report (Dogs) - BCCGB Breed Championship Show - 19th March 2006

Report by Peter Bailey Judge of the Dog Classes

Minor Puppy Dog. Entries 12 Abs, (0), 1st & Best puppy dog and later with complete agreement with my co-judge, Best Puppy in Show was Hamilton s Bridgebank Steal Your Heart, an outstanding 8 month old black and white. He has a lovely outline with reach of neck, top line croup and loin very sound. His front constructions are excellent enabling him to move with great front extension supported by sound rear stifles and hocks giving the correct drive. His expression was lovely coming from good eyes and a well balanced head. His size is good. All in all a lovely young male I was tempted to award him the reserve CC but his day will come. I could not have had a better start to my day.

2nd was Turner & Solanti's Locheil The Real Blend, an 8 month old with a very sound make and shape in lovely black and white coat condition. He moves well, has good bone legs and feet are very good. His head pattern pleased. As with my winner an outstanding young male.

3rd was Wiltshire & Carters Caleykiz Lets Twist Again.

Puppy Dog. Entries 11 Abs,(0), 1st was Wiltshire & Carters Caleykiz Mystical Dragon. This 7 month old puppy is the litter brother to the 3rd placed in the previous class. He is quite lovely, has a great front with legs and chest room well balanced. His head is lovely and he has a great expression coming from the correct shaped eyes. He has a good mouth and bite I liked his overall make and shape. As with his brother a lovely temperament in very good condition. He was handled and moved well with the correct tail set and carriage.

2nd was Wilkinsons Altrica fella. It is always a pleasure to judge this kennels Border Collies, this dog is a lovely size head is very pleasing. He has a great spring of rib. I liked his balanced front and rear build, he was in tip top condition. Today he was a bit of a fidget, but handled well and again a dog with a great temperament.

3rd was Shields Kamarda High Spot.

Junior Dog. Entries 13 Abs,(0). 1st was Green & Gregory's Tonkory Guiness, my goodness he was good. A 17 month old male with the best of out-lines. This dogs legs and feet are outstanding , his balance of reach of neck into the withers top line croup and loin are first class. He has a good tail set - correct length. He has a good head with the correct shaped eyes, colour and strength of eye correct. He is a good size in perfect black and white coat. A lot to like about this one his movement which is sound and positive.

2nd was McDevitt's 14 month old male Starside Simba Via Chelleavar. A very pleasing dog he also has a good head and eye best of muzzle and skull. Make and shape are good, temperament is very good he moved well and was in very good condition. Black and white coat.

3rd was Harrison's Laceway Beat the Heart.

Yearling Dog. Entries 17 Abs,(3). 1st was Dunn & Master's Wizaland Dancin Dreams Del Dunnorthac. Again it is always a pleasure to judge a border collie from this breeding. This young dog is excellent. He has the stamp of his breeding in his head pattern with a well balanced muzzle stop and skull. Mouth and bite are good and he has a great expression coming from the best of placed eyes and correct shape and colour. He is a good size, legs and feet are good he covers the ground with style with very good front extension and rear drive. A great dog who should go all the way.

2nd was Fox's Roseley Forever More, an 18 month old black and with a very good temperament. He handled well, movement was very good and his head is very pleasing. He has a good tail set carried well on the move. A very good border collie.

3rd was Stacey's Madeleys Tuxedo Joe.

Maiden Dog. Entries 8 Abs,(1), winner was the best puppy in show, Bridgebank Steal Your Heart.

2nd was Foster Cooper's Sheltysham Shocin Snob, I feel it a real complement for this kennel to exhibit under me following their fire disaster in the not to distant past. I liked this dog - he was in perfect condition and has a lovely balanced make and shape. Head and eyes are lovely, movement was very sound.

3rd was Russell's Locheil Tried And True.

Novice Dog. Entries 6 Abs, (0). Winner was the best puppy in show - Bridgebank Steal Your Heart.

2nd was Davis Kinaway Famous Lover For Jacamalis. This dog was un-placed in the strong junior class but a worthy place here. He is quite good - he moves very soundly. A nice balanced size again, one with a first class temperament.

3rd was Poulton & Burch Bordamour Advocate.

Graduate Dog. Entries 6 Abs,(0). 1st was Welch's Janbell Jamieson. A 14 month old male, quite a pleasing dog. Sound on the move, he has a good eye and temperament. Nice balanced make and shape. He was VHC in the strong junior class but a good winner here.

2nd was Beddows Aspenglow Follow Me. Again a dog who was in the strong junior class. He pleased here, very good on the move and in very good condition.

3rd was Smith's Littlethorn Jenson of Terverley.

Post Graduate Dog. Entries 13 Abs,(3). 1st was McConnachie's Borberbrook The Joker JW. I loved everything about this 3 year old blue & white male. Very stylish and upstanding. His reach of neck is quite fantastic, lovely balanced front, great rear quarters. He has good legs and feet, head has a great expression coming from the required strength of eye. I liked his size, quite upstanding, best of movers a joy to see and judge.

2nd was Dutton & Edmonds Barminca Hedwig For Tazaeos. Again a good blue with the best of head patterns. Great eye and ears, lovely balanced size he moved well with a lovely tail set and carriage. He was in perfect condition, again one I liked a lot.

3rd was Chance's Goytre Chance of Paradyse.

Mid Limit Dog. Entries 10 Abs,(0). 1st & my CC winner was Hales Wizaland Cool Nifty Fifty JW. I have already sung the praises of this breeding earlier in this report. In this 2 year old black and white male I found my star of the day. He is outstanding. His size and balanced overall make and shape are all that one would ask from a border collie. He has a great head, muzzle, stop, back skull. Eyes and ears perfect. His reach of neck, top line, croup and loin very good. Spring of rib is correct, front upper arm and shoulder are sound. That enables him to cover the ground with good front extension. His rear build is good, enabling him to have the sound drive. He was in sparkling condition. His black and white coat presented well, he was lovely to handle and his temperament is outstanding. My co-judge and I could not agree on the best of breed award so on the referee's decision, he was awarded RESEVE BEST IN SHOW. Well done and I know that his title is just around the corner.

2nd was McConnachie's Clan Abby NZ Thunders Tiki at Borderbrook JW (IMP). A very good sound two year old black and white male in tip top condition. I liked everything about him. Best of constructions, very sound on the move. Head was good, the correct strength of eye. A very pleasing picture, I had two first class border collies here in this strong class.

3rd was Beaumont's Locheil Travellin South to Borderbeau JW.

Limit Dog. Entries 14 Abs,(1). 1st was Kiff's Fenacre Forester. A 3 year old black and white, this dog has a most profuse coat, with the best tail length of the day carried well. Because it is correctly set he is a great balanced size. His head and expression are quite outstanding, he has a very good front upper arm and shoulders are good. He drives around the ring, had to be good to be the first place in this strong class.

2nd was Bell's Janbell Sirranon. A 2 year old with a first class condition coat he has a very nice temperament. I liked his head pattern, lovely balanced dog on the move. Atanding, he used his ears well giving me the expression that I was looking for from very good eyes of correct shape and colour.

3rd was Large's Wizaland Harvey Moon.

Open Dog. Entries 16 Abs,(1). 1st & my Reserve CC winner was Green & Rosemead's Arnpriors Bluetaz at Fayken. A dog full of quality, lovely to handle, his temperament is first class. I liked his head type, lovely eyes - correct shape and colour. Best of muzzle and stop, skull is good. He has a nice reach of neck, upper arm and front shoulder are good. Legs and feet are first class. He has a good spring of rib, his top line, loin and croup are very pleasing. He holds his tail well on the move and covers the ring with a very pleasing style.

2nd was Entwistle's Beesting Orlando. A very sound 2 year old black and white male, I liked this dog's front and lovely full white collar. He is very sound, best of front and rear he drives around the ring. I have seen him from the ring-side before and on judging him I was well pleased. Here we have another kennel that presents border collies to a high standard.

3rd was Large's Wizaland Livin Soul JW.

Veteran Dog. Entries 6 Abs,(). This was a lovely class to judge. 1st was Stacey's SH CH Madeleys Time Challenger. I have judged this perfect border collie male on a previous occasion when I not only awarded him the CC but also Best of breed. I can not add to what I have said before. He is one of the best you could wish for in this lovely sound breed. A credit to his owner.

2nd was Collier's Clan Abby NZ Dougs Storm at Borderbreeze (IMP). A very sound moving male in very good condition. Best of eyes, shape and colour good. He is a well balanced shape, carries his tail well, has a nice temperament.

3rd was Johnson's Tidespring Classic Choice.

Summary

This was a lovely event to be invited to judge. I wish to thank the committee for the invitation and the sporting applause of the exhibitors was very refreshing. I find that the Border Collie is now one of the strongest breeds in the Pastoral Group in both Quality and Quantity and I thank you all.

Peter Bailey, Judge.