London Collie October 2009

The London Collie Club held it's Open show at Haddenham, BIS was the rough Magenta Moet. RES BIS Samhaven Treasured Charm. BPIS the smooth Alopex Marionette of Oakestelle. I would like to thank the smooth exhibitors for there support on finding out that their judge elect was unable to officiate, I would like to wish Mrs C French a speedy recovery. VD/B (5 2a) 1 Theobald's Ch Foxearth Phoebe, 10 year old blue, who still retains many attributes. Her head is balanced and still shows such refinement. Her outline is feminine, with a good neck, her front and rear assemblies are lovely, she stood and showed well. Her movement was very positive. 2 Hill's Ch Devern Blue Silhouette, this blue has a balanced head, correct stop, her skull is flat and well filled. I liked her neck and shoulder placement, she just did not cover the ground as easily as the winner. 3 Wallis's Norfield Tin Star. PD/B (2 1) 1 Benton's Alopex Marionette of Oakestelle, at just 8 months this delightful youngster ticked all the boxes for me today, I was totally captivated by her gorgeous silvery blue charms. My eye was drawn to her feminine outline which is so balanced. Her head is clean, with a well placed stop, her skull is flat, she used her ears at all times, to show  her sweet expression. Her body shape is a joy to see, with enough neck, front assemble is good. She is well muscled for one so young, and her rear angles allowed her to move with drive. I will watch her future with interest and wish her owner well.. Best bitch, Best opposite sex, Best puppy, Best Puppy in show. JD/B (2) 1 Wallis's Norfield Scarlet Rose, 12 month old sable bitch, who was a little timid in these surroundings. Balanced shape, with a good neck, moved well and covered plenty of  ground. She has a clean wedge head, good stop, flat skull. I would prefer a tighter lip line. 2 Hill's Devern By Design, very feminine sable bitch, I liked her head very much,clean cheeks, flat skull, good neck and front. Not the drive from her hind action. PGD (1) 1 Purvey's Freejack midnight Dazzler, plenty of substance on this tri colour, he has good body lines. On the move he covered the ground with ease. I would like a  more refinement throughout his head pattern. LD (1) 1 Moores's Manordeifi Storm Breaker, 3 year old jet black lad, who when standing commands you to look at him. He is masculine but still retains refinement. He has a  correct front and strong hind quarters with a correct second thigh and short hocks.. His head is balanced with a good expression, his eye is well placed and very dark. He moved well. Pleased to award him BOB. OD (2) 1 Purvey's Freejack Royal Knight, Blue who's outline instantly appeals for his overall balance. He stands well at all times. His head is clean, skull flat which is well filled, but I would prefer a little more chin. Res Best Dog. 2 Wallis's Freejack First Knight at Norfield JW, tri colour who is longer cast than his winning brother. Another who has a good front assembly, did not move with the drive I expected and insisted on tucking himself up at the rear. PGB (2) 1 Purvey's Freejack a Touch of Magic, wow this lady was so very happy she could hardly stand still, but when she did she gave us all glimmers of her very elegant outline, she was in hard condition. Like her head pattern very much, such a pity her ears are low set. When she concentrated on the job in hand moved well. Res Best Bitch. 2 Moores's Manordiefi Blue Penny, loved this very feminine blue's head, it is such a good wedge, with well placed ears, which she new exactly when to use, she has a good body shape, just did not move out as I had hoped or expected. LB (1) 1 Moores's Manordeifi Silvadora, blue in good condition. Clean wedge head, good stop, well placed eye. She has a correct length of back, good front, strong hindquarters, moved very well. OB (3 2a) 1 Hill's Devern Fate a Compli, tri colour who is very feminine. Her head is clean with a nice expression. Good neck, shoulders and length of back. Would like to see more drive from behind.
Carolyn Waterhouse