West of England Collie September 2010

A splendid entry, I must thank the exhibitors for the gracious way they accepted my placing. Also to my steward, his efficient stewarding was appreciated. Since I last judged smooths, overall, they have improved in type immensely for the breed. VD (2,1) Davis Sharidon Anything Goes at Keeacre Tricolour 8 years correct coat, moved well good bone and feet, nice reach of neck, ears held well. Attractive expression RBD SYD 1 Moors Manordeifi Shadow Chaser Tricolour, what a treat to see such a really excellent young collie. Conformation spot on, head beautifully balanced, a clean wedge, I loved his expression. Terrific front reach, good drive from rear, absolutely sound. I'm sure he will hold his own with both rough and smooth. BOB and BOS RBIS on referee decision PGD (3) 1 Gadd Snuggletooth Filly's Fellow at Chicnoir Another Tricolour of good black tight jacket, nice shaped eye giving sweet expression, moved well, wore his seven years well 2 Purvey Freejack Midnight Dazzler A 2 year old I liked a lot, good bone, presented well, not quite the enthusiasm on the move. 3 Evans Southcombe Starman OD (3) 1 Purvey Freejack Royal Night Nice headed Blue Merle. His overall profile was good on examination I was not disappointed. He moved with drive 2 Moors Manordeifi Storm Breaker Not a lot between first. I really liked this dog. He had the edge in head and expression, but moved erratically, a slower speed would help in assessing his movement 3 Gadd Chicnoir Snow Wolfe VB (2) 1 Speding Ch. Antock Fascination I remember judging this quality Tricolour bitch when she was just a youngster. She still holds her profile well, Good reach of neck and excellent muscle tone. Moved with drive in the breed ring. But while challenging for best Veteran in show, she was high stepping, it spoiled her chances here, it was as if she was trying to avoid something. RBB 2 Gadd Chicnoir Lil's Little Love via Snuggletooth Well made Blue Merle, again a good shape, went well. Wore her age well SYB (4,1) 1 Coats Alopex Blue Moon I couldn't resist this beautiful colored Blue Merle. She has adequate bone and is so feminine, just the size I like, the sweetest of expression, and a well balanced head, I placed her second in the next class, only because she was moving with a loose front action, definitely needs to tighten 2 Moors Manordeifi Silver Sparkle. Another good smooth from this kennel, nice head and expression good tight jacket, her movement was a little erratic, need to slow down, she has time on her side 3 Moors Manordeifi Sapphire Dawn PGB (2) 1 Giddings All That Jazz at Ryecombe Nice Tricolour well balanced, a pretty expression, good reach of neck, stood and showed to advantage used the ring well 2 Alopex Blue Moon OB (5) 1 Giddings Foxearth Gold Filligree As soon as he entered the ring she stood out, her bright sable coat shone in the sunshine. On examining her I found her well muscled with excellent bone, a well balanced head, lovely eye placement giving such a sweet expression, when moving she had a good reach and strong hind action. Was best Bitch and BOS 2 Moors Manordeifi Silvdora Very nice Blue Merle Bitch, she has a well balanced head a smooth wedge, pretty expression, good profile and plenty of bone, moved positively 3 Gay Manordeifi Sapphire Mist at Yagane

Flora Denning