Lancashire & Cheshire Collie Club 2011
Judge: Mr Nick Smith
Dog CC & Best of Breed - Foxearth Frappuccino
BEST OF BREED :WHITE Foxearth Frappuccino
Dog CC : WHITE Foxearth Frappuccino
Res Dog CC : HUTCHINGS Collidach Molloney Ta Tu You
Bitch CC : NORMAN & RATCLIFFE Ch Foxearth Fashioned In Black
Res Bitch CC : BENTON Alopex Marionette Of Oakestelle
Best Puppy : WHITE Foxearth Frappuccino
Puppy Dog (1 Entry)
1st: WHITE Foxearth Frappuccino
2nd:
3rd:
Res:
VHC:
Junior Dog (4 Entries)
1st: SWANN Plaisance George Le Beau at Swanndale
2nd: HOWE Dawcher Dawn's Sunrise
3rd: HYDE Londer Every Breath I Take
Res: MCKENNA & BARDILL Plaisance Fenton Le Beau
VHC:
Post Graduate Dog (2 Entries)
1st:MOORE Manordeifi Shadow Chaser
2nd:RUSSELL Foxearth Fashion Guru
3rd:
Res:
VHC:
Limit Dog (3 Entries)
1st: HUTCHINGS Collidach Molloney Ta Tu You
2nd:WINTER & UNWIN Rowvale River Of Fortune At Snowtrekka
3rd: MOORE Manordeifi Storm Breaker
Res:
VHC:
Open Dog (7 Entries)
1st: FORBES UK Ir Int Ch Pelghart Paint It Black At Willowhurst
2nd: LISTER CH & AUST CH Eridor Mr Blu at Newarp
3rd: GRIFFITHS Alopex Matt Finnish
Res: HYDE Londer Look Smart
VHC: MCKENNNA & BARDILL Macgee's Street Spirit at Plaisance (Imp)
Puppy Bitch (1 Entry)
1st: RICE Kingrock Adriel
2nd:
3rd:
Res:
VHC:
Junior Bitch (1)
1st: MCKENNA & BARDILL Plaisance Betty La Belle
2nd:
3rd:
Res:
VHC:
Post Graduate (3 Entries)
1st: RUSSELL Manordeifi Satin Doll
2nd: HUTCHINGS Collidach Molloney Fay Mouse
3rd: MOORES Manordeifi Silver Sparkle
Res:
VHC:
Limit Bitch (5 Entries)
1st: HARTLEY Foxearth Silver Dream at Jimjack Sh.CM
2nd:GRIFFITHS Alopex Little Summer
3rd: BURGRESS Lilymead Appanachi
Res: NEFF Hightri Until
VHC: FRENCH & HAYWARD Foxearth Sticky Fingers
Open Bitch (6 Entries)
1st: NORMAN & RATCLIFFE Ch Foxearth Fashioned In Black
2nd: BENTON Alopex Marionette Of Oakestelle
3rd: FRENCH Lilymead Amazing Grace
Res: GRIFFITHS Alopex Out of the Blue
VHC: McKENNA & BARDILL Shulune Imperial Flower of
Plaisance
I would like to thank the committee for
inviting me to judge this friendly and well run show and to the exhibitors
who entered and on the whole accepted my placing graciously. Also to my
stewards for ensuring everything ran smoothly. Having not judged Smooth
collies for five years I eagerly looked forward to seeing and judging the
exhibits that I had only read about or seen in photo’s. I was slightly
disappointed with quite a few head patterns, being short and too strong and
blocky in backskull with a rounder eye. Also a few of the exhibits could
have been presented in a cleaner condition.
PD (1,0) 1) Whites Foxearth Frappuccino. The first to come into the ring and
the last to leave having outclassed them all. This very mature 11 mth tri
has bags of quality, completely balance throughout. Clean balanced head,
level planes, dark eyes . Super neck, correct angulations and perfect
length of back with strong loin. All this combined resulted in very sound
movement when viewed from any angle. Shown in top condition and handled to
perfection. DCC, BP & BOB & BPIS. I was told this was his 3rd CC and surely
the obligatory one out of puppy is only a formality.
JD (4,0) 1) Swanns Plaisance George Le Beau at Swanndale . I really liked
this young lad, cleanest of heads with a melting expression. Ears perfectly
set and used. Elegant neck, and body which when viewed in profile is so
balanced. He is still very narrow though which affected his movement. Just
hope that he bodies up well with age and gains the potential he has to
challenge the best. 2) Howe’s Dawcher Dawn’s Sunrise. Very mature s/w with
good bone and substance. Stronger head pattern with sweet eye. Good front
angulations, rear could be better. Moved OK. 3) Hyde’s Londer Every Breath
I take.
PGD (2,0) 1) Moores’ Manordeifi Shadow Chaser. This average sized tri
excelled in his construction. I would have preferred a longer head pattern
with a sweeter eye. Firm neck leading to a very well made front with correct
angulations’ and good chest and spring of rib. Well muscled rear with good
turn of stifle. Moved with good reach and drive. 2) Russells Foxearth
Fashion Guru. S/w still needs to clean in head and develop all over, moved
ok.
LD (3,0) 1) Hutchings Collidach Molloney Ta Tu You. Another quality tri.
Caught my eye for his overall shape and balance. Head handled well but still
needing to clean which I am sure will come with age. Strong neck and
balanced throughout. Nice level top line and good turn of stifle.
Presentation was very good and he was handled to perfection and his movement
was first class. I will follow his career with interest. RDCC. 2) Winter’s
Rowvale River of Fortune at Snowtrekka Appealed for his overall type. Nice
head pattern of good length and clean, bite could be better. Nice eye and
expression. Presented well. Could not compete with Ta Tu You on the move.
3) Moores’ Manordeifi Storm Breaker.
OD (7,0) A very difficult class to judge with not much to choose between the
winners. 1) Forbes’ Ch Int/Ir Ch Pelghart Paint it Black at Willowhurst.
Won the class on his overall shape and balance. Clean head planes although
slightly deep in backskull. Ears well set and used. Super neck that he used
to his advantage. Good angulations at both ends and nice deep well sprung
ribs. Coat of good length and texture and presented in gleaming condition.
Movement was ok, but I think like many he would benefit from and outside
grass ring. I can see why he has so many titles, but could not match the
younger dogs on the move today. 2) Lister’s Ch Eridor I’M Blu at Newarp. 6
yrs B/M very well handled to make the most of his assets. Pleasing head
pattern of good length and lean, would prefer a better stop. Ears well set
and used, just tipped. Strong neck and ample chest. Well angled, tail well
set. Moved well and presented in good condition. 3) Hyde’s Londer Look
Smart.
PB (2,1) 1) Rice’s Kingrock Adriel Up to size but very stylish tri. Very
pretty clean head and long neck and good length of body gives her a very
balanced look, enhanced by her lovely tight coat. Level top line and good
turn of stifle. Moved OK.
JB (1,0) 1) McKenna’s Plaisance Betty La Belle. This young lady has a
beautiful head with a very soft expression. Ears well set are used non
stop. Perfect size and balance. Ample neck and good length of ribs and
strong loin with nice rise. Well set tail. Movement adequate. She would have
had a good chance in the challenge but I was informed by my steward that
either the dog or handler were too tired to come into the ring!
PGB (3,0) 1) Russell’s Manordeifi Satin Doll 20 mth tri still very raw but
has a nice clean head and good neck. Her chest still needs to drop. She has
good angulations fore and aft and moved well. 2) Hutchings Colliedach
Molloney Fay Mouse. Nice coloured b/m. Shorter head pattern then 1) but
very well constructed. Carrying a little too much weight which affected her
movement. 3) Moores Manordeifi Silver Sparkle.
LB (5,0) (1 Hartley’s Foxearth Silver Dream at Jimjack. I have often admired
this pretty b/m and was not too disappointed. Lovely lean head with a sweet
expression. Good stop and ear set. Long neck and good shoulders and level
top line. Lovely rounded croup and well set tail. Good coat of nice colour.
Moved poorly at first, but after getting her handler to try again she
improved enough to win the class. She just lacked that sparkle and
showmanship in the challenge to got a top award. This is partly to do with
her handler who needs to realize that she has a top quality exhibit if she
gets the best from her. 2) Griffiths’ Alopex Little Summer s/w with super
construction. Shorter head pattern then 1 but a sweet eye. Good bone.
Presented and handled well and moved well. 3) Burgess’ Lilymead Appanachi
OB (7,1) 1) Normans Ch Foxearth Fashioned in Black You cannot help but
notice this very glamorous tri. Beautifully balanced throughout and in
gleaming condition. Well developed in head with level planes. Dark eyes
and neat well used ears. Well muscled neck and super angulations at both
ends. Deep ribs and strong loin. Well set tail and good stifle and strong
hocks. Tight correct coat that shined even in the dimly lit sports hall.
Moved and handled well. CC. 2) Benton’s Alopex Marionette of Oakestelle.
This B/M young lady has a stunning colour that brightened up the ring. At
first she looked too immature for the class but had enough quality to beat
her elders. Head of good length just needing to fill in foreface. Clean flat
skull and the neatest ears that she never failed to use. Eyes could be
sweeter but did not detract from the overall look. Fantastic neck and good
length of back. Still needs to drop in chest and body up overall. Her
handler as always had her shown to perfection and she glided round the ring.
I hope she has a bright future. RCC.