The Smooth’s on the day were some of the best I have judged in the UK. Thank you.

VD. (1). 1. Clark’s, Astrellita Absolute. He was very sound both standing and moving. Good head and overall balance of make and shape. He moved well, was in good condition.

PD. (4). 1. Evans’s, Southcombe Sunset Shadow. A very nice young s/w young dog. Only a puppy but very mature. Showed well. I really liked him. Nice moulded foreface, good back skull. Good reach of neck and good topline. He was in nice condition and moved well. Res DCC winner. 2. Hindes’, Chicnoir Quartermaster. 3. Kinsey’s, Foxearth to Twist Fate of Strutmoor.

JD. (4). 1. Hatward’s, Foxearth Sandy Footprint. A very good s/w dog. His outline was first class. Very good shoulder and upperarm. Nice chest room. Legs and feet good. He has a most pleasing expression fron a very good balanced head. He moved well, was in good condition. 2. Kinsey’s, Foxearth Finlander of Sturtmoor. 3. Hindes’, Chicnoir Quartermaster.

PGD. (3). 1. Breeze’s, Ochilview Great Scot. A 20 months old blue merle dog. He has a good overall shape and balance, both moving and standing. He has a pleasing head with a nice expression. 2. Siddle’s, Antoc Floodlight. 3. Wallis’s, Norfield Knight Star.

LD. (3). 1. Tuck’s, Dark Motif from Misstoff. A very good tri colour in good condition. This dog moved very well. He is very sound. His head was good, good ear carriage, nice eyes, all combining well. Won this strong class on overall quality. 2. Evans’s, Stormrising at Southcombe.

OD. (2). 1. Macgregor’s, Ch. MoonWalker from Misstoff. Lovely tri colour dog of first class condition. Very good head with lovely expression, from good eye and ear placement. Good outline. Front and rear construction was very good. He was good both standing and on the move. A very good BOB and CC winner. 2. Whittingham’s, Southcombe Sterling.

PB. (6). 1. Macgregor’s, Southcombe Sophisticate at Rowvale. A lovely tri colour bitch puppy of lovely type. Moved and handled well. She has the most lovely head with a melting expression. I note little sister to the dog puppy Res CC winner. Both sired by my BOB. Same very clever breeding. Well done. 2. Fort’s, Chicnoir Elusive Dream. 3. Hindes’, Chicnior Quntessential.

JB. (5). 1. Hyde’s, Foxearth Future Magic. An 11 months old s/w bitch. She was nice. Moved well in tip top condition. She has the most pleasing head, lovely eyes, ear carriage was good. Her make and shape was very good. A very nice bitch. 2. Curtis’s, Snuggletooth Flurry’s Filly. 3. Hindes’, Chicnior Fire Imp.

PGB. (5). 1. Hyde’s, Foxearth Fondant. Lovely s/w bitch in good condition. Good head, coreect almond shaped eyes, good ears. Nice back skull. Good neck, nice fornt. lovely outline, good stifles. Moved well at one with her handler. A worthy CC winner. 2. Speding’s, Antoc Fascaunation. Lovely tri colour in good condition. Good head pattern. Well balanced with good outline. Moved well. 3. Burton’s, Astrellita Beloved of Glencorrie.

LB. (6). 1. Clark’s, Astrellita Bedazzled. A 3 years old tri colour. This bitch was very sound. She moved well was in good condition. This kennel always presents very sound Smooth Collies. This bitch has a nice head pattern. Lovely make and shape. She was a pleasure to go over. 2. French’s, Frendet Fantasia. 3. Forbes’s, Hilltarn Chance.

OB. (2). 1. Hatward’s, Foxearth Finesse at Sandwick’s, Very nice blue merle bitch. Well presented. As usual from this kennel. Good head, correct eye and ear placement. Good overall make and shape. Moved well. Was Res CC winner. A very good bitch, should go all the way. 2. Hindes’s, Fascinating Rythm from Chicnior.

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