London Collie Club January 2004

Veteran Dog/Bitch
1. Seldon's Ch Merland Midnight Marauder RBD
2. Sewell's CH Foxearth Farah

3. French's Delmbush Crackerjack At Frendet

Puppy Dog/Bitch
1. Hindes' Chicnoir Icebreaker  BP
2. Hindes' Chicnoir Ice Master
3. Moores' Manordeifi Sheherazade

Junior Dog/Bitch
1. Clark's Derbypark Starstruck  RBB
2. Moores' Manordeifi Silver Dawn
3. Hindes' Snuggletooths Fillys Fellow At Chicnoir

Post Grad Dog
1. Hindes' Chicnoir Best Mate

Limit Dog
1. Hindes' Chicnoir Snow Wolfe

Open Dog
1. Chicnoir Quartermaster BD & BOB

2. Wills' Merland Mystery Man Of Jarlana

Post Grad Bitch
1. Sewells' Foxearth Flicker Of Hope
2 .French's Chicnoir Eternal Star At Frendet
3 .Seldon's Chicnoir Golden Charm At Merland

Limit Bitch
1. Hill's Devern Dark Mistress
2. Robinson's Ch Southcombe Sweet as a Nut
3. Wilsons' Hilltarn Jaguar from Encinas

Open Bitch
1. Hill's Devern Blue Silhouette BB, RBOB BOS
2. French's Frendet Fantasia
3. Clark's Ch Lowerpark Pandora At Derbypark

Many thanks to the officers and committee of the club, as well as to the exhibitors, for a memorable day. It was so good to judge such a sound breed, where every exhibit possessed a well-muscled loin! However, I was not impressed with presentation. Over-handling does not make up for not bathing and grooming! I used far more wet wipes than I would after judging Roughs! V (6) 1 Seldon's Ch Merland Midnight Marauder. What a wonderful dog for lltt! He was in gleaming condition and so fit! He easily had the best hind extension of the day, putting all the youngsters to shame. I would like a bit more size and substance, but he just stood out on the day. I was pleased to award him Res Best Dog. 2 Sewells' Ch Foxearth Farah. 9 year old b with a beautiful head and expression, super construction and movement. She had lost a lot of tan and looked older than 1st, but she was another excellent smooth, a pleasure to judge. 3 French's Delmbush Cracker!Ack At Frendet. A very smart and glamorous 7 year. b/m d, with a super head and construction. I would like a firmer topline. P (9) This was a very difficult class to assess, due to widely varying sizes and types. 1 Hindes' Chicnoir Icebreaker. 6 months tri d at his first show. I fell for his excellent eye shape and placement, well-balanced head and super ears. He has plenty of growing to do, but had plenty of bone and a splendid front. I did not like his colour, and it will need to clear considerably if he is to continue to be shown successfully. Best Puppy in Breed. 2 Hindes' Chicnoir Ice Master. B/m brother of 1st. This lad could do very well, but he had a large "egg" over his skull. Once it has flattened, his excellent eye shape, construction, substance and well-broken colour should stand him in good stead. 3 Moores' Manordeifi Sheherazade. S/w b of a super rich colour. I liked her refined head, expression and feminine size. I wish she was more elegant in body shape - I would like more wither. Best Puppy b. J (4) 1 Clark's Derbypark Starstruck. A very feminine and elegant tri b completely at one with her handler, without any unnecessary leg-placing. Her head was well-balanced with a lovely eye and expression. I wish she had more front angulation, but she moved very soundly. One to watch. Res Best Bitch. 2 Moores' Manordeifi Silver Dawn. I remember seeing this lass as a stunning puppy. I preferred her body shape to the winner's, as she was better angulated. However, I found her to be quite big enough, and her expression could be more feminine. She powered round the ring, but her sickle tail ruined the picture for me. 3 Hindes' Snuggletooths Fillys Fellow At Chicnoir. Tri d with a lovely shape and strong movement. I found his head balanced, with a well-shaped eye, but he was quite broad in skull. PGD (2) 1 Hindes' Chicnoir Best Mate. S/w d of super size, shape and substance. He had a very masculine head, without a trace of coarseness. I would prefer firmer hind movement. LD (2) 1 Hindes' Chicnoir Snow Wolfe. A well-coloured b/m who I found to be quite short and stocky all over. He had a well-balanced and filled head, with an excellent shaped and placed eye. He was carrying a bit of extra weight, which was evident in his movement. OD (2) 1 Hinde's Chicnoir Quartermaster. I just adored this s/w d's expression, balanced head and moulded foreface. Last time I judged him, he needed more condition. This time, he had a touch too much! However, his overall balance in outline and his firm movement made him a worthy BD and BOB. With a little less weight, a keener attitude and a more laid back handler, he should go onto great things. 2 Wills' Merland Mystery Man Of Jarlana. Tri d who was 5th in the very strong veteran class. A lovely shape and colour, though his coat was quite open. He had good ears and super dark eyes, but his head planes could have been more level. PGB (3) 1 Sewells' Foxearth Flicker Of Hope. An outstanding s/w. I loved her balance, size, shape, beautiful head and expression. However, she was not enjoying her day, which precluded her from higher honours. 2 French's Chicnoir Eternal Star At Frendet. Tri b with a lovely shape, strong movement and super showmanship. Her head, although well-balanced, did not have the refinement of the winner's. 3 Seldon's Chicnoir Golden Charm At Merland. A fantastic showgirl, but I found her to be unbalanced in head, as she was rather high above the eyes. LB (5) 1 Hill's Devern Dark Mistress. Tri with a super shaped and placed eye, and really tight ears. I found her a little chunky in head, but with her feminine size, balanced body shape and strong movement, she was a worthy class winner. 2 Robinsons' Southcombe Sweet As A Nut. S/w with a super shape and driving movement. I would prefer a more almond eye shape, and I found her a touch long in foreface. 3 Wilson's Hilltarn Jaguar From Encinas. Well-coloured b/m of a nice feminine size and shape, with a well-balanced head. I would like tighter ear carriage and a firmer topline. OB (3) 1 Hill's Devern Blue Silhouette. A b/m of a lovely colour, size and shape. Sister of the limit b winner. She had a very interesting head, with almost too much stop. Her well-placed and shaped dark eyes gave her a feminine expression, coupled with her super tight ears. She moved very collectedly. Was pleased to award her Best Bitch, Res BOB and BOS. I shall watch her career with interest. 2 French's Frendet Fantasia. Tri with a lovely head and eye. However, she was carrying much too much weight, which affected her body shape and movement. 3 dark's Ch Lowerpark Pandora At Derbypark. B/m with a very pretty, feminine eye and head. I would like more front angulation, and she could have been cleaner.

Miranda Blake