East Anglian Collie Club October 2007

Judge Marianne Benton

VETERAN DOG [1]
1. DEVERN BLUE SILHOUTTE

V (3, 2) 1 Hill’s Ch Devern Blue Silhouette. 7 yr old B/M with a really pretty head, nice eye, good tight ears, and good lay of shoulder, good length of back, would prefer longer tail. Her movement was superb in this class but not as positive in the challenge for Best Veteran. P (1) 1 Griffith’s Alopex Matt Finish. This tri was the star of the day. Only 11 mths old but already has the most exquisite head, correct stop, really dark eyes, nice tight ears which he used all the time. Loved his length of neck and has the best angulation I seen today. Great turn of stifle, lovely long tail which he carried well on the move. When he went round the ring his movement was excellent, has real stride out from the front. Only criticism is that he doesn’t belong to me. 3 last words to say about him "drop dead gorgeous". BP, RBD, RBiS and BPiS. PG (1) 1 Griffith’s Alopex Out of Blue. 2yr old B of good colour, has a very pretty head, nice stop, well placed ears, nice length of neck, good shoulders, nice rise over the loin. Steady mover, Good tight jacket BB. O (6, 1) This was an excellent open class. 1st Lister’s Ch Eridor I’m Mr Blu at Newarp (IMP), lovely 2 yr old b/m. You can see why he is a winner; his outline is there for all to see. Good shoulders, beautiful length of back, loved his head, nice eye and very good ears. Very positive on the move, with nice stride from the side. His coat is good and tight and of a nice blue colour. A real showman. BOB and BIS. 2 Robinson’s Hilltarn Valentine JW. 4 yr old tri. Always loved this young lady, she has the most dreamy expression, good tight ear carriage, great overall outline, excelled in her movement. Good tail carriage, lost out on BB because she blowing her coat which spoilt the overall picture, pity, RBB. 3 Forbes’s Pelghart Paint It Black at Willowhurst. Another outstanding dog.

Marianne Benton