Paignton & District Fanciers' Association

Paignton Championship Show

9/08/21

Bearded Collies

PD (1) 1st Potterdale Solar Plus At Snowtip. Well grown 10 month old pup. Pleasing shape. Good height to length ratio. Masculine head, strong muzzle. Moderate neck. Good angulation front and back. Holds a firm topline. Excellent coat. Moved out well once settled.

JD (4) 1st Potterdale Gorgeous George. Lovely young dog showing much potential. Typical outline on the stack. Masculine but not overdone in any department. Good head, strong, square, flat skull. Expressive eye. Well set ears. Excellent reach of neck. Well laid shoulder and return of upperarm. Developing well in chest. Firm, level topline. Correctly ribbed. Slightly sloping croup. Excellent quarters. Good coat and condition. Excellent mover with a low carried tail.

2nd Potterdale Hertiatge. Litter brother to 1st and very similar in many ways. Slightly smaller overall and not so firm in topline but shows equal potential and will probably change places many times going forward. Excellent head, eye, conformation and moved with purpose and an effortless gait. Excellent coat and presentation.

YD (3) 1st Ragellie Tale Of Gold For Marsby. Young brown going through that pale stage. Masculine and of good type. Liked his head proportions and strength of muzzle. Eye tones well with coat colour. Balanced angles front and back. Needs to drop into his frame a touch more and broaden in chest but at 18 months has lots of time on his side. Moved with enough reach and drive, a low carried tail and in pleasing coat.

2nd Dychix Jimichu. Medium sized boy. Nicely proportioned and pleases in head and expression. A bit short in neck and would prefer more angulation in front. Good body and well ribbed. Firm loin. Moderate hind angulation leading to low set hocks. Moved well once settled.

ND (4) 1st R Tale Of Gold For M.

2nd Gwalltafwyn Rhodd Unigryw. Super outline on this lovely brown boy. Excellent head piece. Long, arched neck leading to a well angled front. Deep chest. Good bone but not heavy in anyway. Firm topline. Ribs go well back leading to a strong loin. Strong quarters. Excellent coat. Sound, easy mover.

3rd Miners Lake Just For Me At Croftdale.

PGD (6) 1st Snikkles Swashbuckler. Loved the outline and breed type of this medium sized young dog. Super head proportions. Kind eye and a melting expression. Well set ears. Good reach of neck. Chest developing well. Good bone. Firm, level topline. Excellent ribbing. Strong, well angled quarters. Just right for coat. Low set and carried tail. Moved out well, covering the ground with ease. Liked him a lot.

2nd Kilfinan Mister Moonlight For Talluarchy. Slightly larger overall and quite workmanlike in appearance. Good head, muzzle and eye. Medium neck. Deep, functional chest. Firm topine. Strong body. A bit longer in loin for ideal balance. Low set, firm hocks. Excellent quarters. Moved soundly showing plenty of freedom.

3rd Pepperjay Bartholomew.

LD (9) Good class, topped by 3 litter brothers.

1st Potterdale Piper. The most mature and really looked the part today. Excellent head, Strong, square skull and excellent strength of muzzle. Good reach and arch of neck. Deep, roomy chest. Well laid back shoulder and upperarm. Excellent body and ribbing. Firm topline. Good angulation leading to low hocks. Tail of good length, set ok and carried at an acceptable level. Moved out well with plenty of reach and powerful drive. In beautiful coat and condition. Close-up in the challenge. Deserves to carry his title.

2nd Potterdale Adante. Another super Beardie. Loved his head and typical expression. Equally good in neck, front and depth all through. Holds his outline well at all times. Better croup and tail set than 1st but not quite the free flowing gait. Excellent coat and condition. Another worthy of his title.

3rd Potterdale Fernando At Snowtip.

OD (7) Cracking class, topped by 3 excellent Champions.

1st Ch. Potterdale Platinum Plus. 6 years old, mature and looking the complete package today. Loved his size, masculinity, and type. Ideal height to length proportions. Super head and expression. High set ears. Long, reachy neck. Deep chest. Excellent ribs, extending well back giving a strong, muscular loin. Well bodied. Moderately sloping croup. Good hind angulation. Shows plenty of freedom on the move, covering the ground with an effortless gait and excellent tail carriage. In full double coat of correct texture , beautifully put down and not excessive in anyway. A pleasure to award him the CC and BOB.

2nd Ch Snowmead Shades Of Gray. A really eye – catching, beautiful looking dog. Masculine and functional but retaining some elegance in outline and outlook. Gorgeous head, eye colour tones well with coat. Medium neck. Excellent body proportions. Balanced angulation front and back. In super coat and condition. Moved soundly, with ease and driving off low, firm hocks. Excellent tail carriage. Res CC.

3rd Ch. Caldermist Kiss In The Dark.

VD (3) 1st Talraz Come What May At Croftdale. 7 year old dog. Lovely nature and enjoying his time in the ring. Well proportioned both in head and body. Good eye colour, ear set and overall type. Ok in neck. Nicely angulated. Well bodied . A touch square over the croup. In hard muscular condition. Happy, free mover. Good coat.

2nd Jewel Of The Lord Des Bergers Des Mille Et Une Nui. Also 7 years. Slightly longer in back and not so firm in quarters. Good type. Appeals greatly in head and expression. Excellent reach of neck. Good angles. Functional coat of correct texture. Moved ok.

PB (3) 1st Clanwillow Amazing Grace. Pretty 10 month old pup. Well balanced all through for her age and holds a firm topline. Good head, muzzle and eye. Enough neck. Good length and lay of shoulder and upperarm. Well ribbed. Strong loin. Excellent quarters. Low set tail. Happy, confident showgirl, moving very freely, particularly from side gait. In lovely puppy coat, well presented. BP.

2nd Clovabrae Nikita For Seacharmed. At 12 months, this brown is more mature in both body and coat although starting to pale out in colour at present. She has a very pleasing outline, feminine size and good conformation. Just not as settled today. Moved well in all directions with a low tail carriage.

JB (9)1st Fraglestone Familiarity. Liked this bitch for size, femininity and overall balance. Good head and muzzle proportions. Kind eye. Good neck, front and rear. Still to mature fully in chest and body. Good hind angulation. Firm hocks. Low set tail. Sound, easy mover. Good coat for her age.

2nd Crestasan Black Pearl. Another promising youngster. More forward in body and coat than 1st, but not as settled. Appealing in head. Good conformation. Excellent bone. Well ribbed. Moved with reach and drive.

3rd Heather Mist Miss Tillietudlem At Quothquan.

YB (5) 1st Potterdale Precious Rose. Gorgeous slate bitch that really fills the eye for her excellent type, conformation and sound, scopey movement. Well proportioned head, strong, flat skull with muzzle to compliment. Excellent reach of neck. Balanced angles and lovely type. Sloping croup leading to a well set tail. In good coat for texture, density and colour. Pushed all the way in the challenge, just giving way to maturity but she must have a great future.

2nd F. Familiarity.

3rd Saskyadu Moments Of Magic.

NB (9) 1st F. Familiarity.

2nd Tybury’s Song Of Ice And Fire. Good for size, femininity and type. Pleasing head and expression. Ok in neck. Would prefer a bit more lay of shoulder but has a good length and lay of upperarm. Deep chest. Firm topline Excellent hind angulation. Easy mover, covers the ground well. Excellent coat.

3rd Crestasan Black Pearl.

PGB (6) 1st Potterdale Angel Eyes At Sammara. Ultra-feminine for size and outlook. Beautifully balanced all through. Appealing head, perhaps a bit short in muzzle but this dosen’t detract from her virtues. Good eye and melting expression. Reachy neck. Good angles. Holds her topline well. Excellent ribbing. Low hocks. In full coat. Excellent mover showing reach, drive and an effortless side gait. Excellent tail carriage.

2nd Caldermist Dance In The Dark. Close-up. Equally feminine. A shade longer in back than 1st, so not quite as balanced in outline. Beautiful head, eye and expression. Long, reachy neck. Excellent lay of shoulder and return of upperarm. Good quarters. In lovely coat and immaculate presentation. Yet another close call.

3rd Winterlyn Heaven Can Wait With Pipadene.

LB (8) 1st Rembrand After Eight Delite. Gorgeous bitch that appeals greatly from any angle. Loved her femininity but still has substance and bone to do a day’s work. Pretty head, well proportioned with strength to skull and muzzle. Excellent neck leading to a well made front. Firm topline. Ribbed well back leading to a strong, muscular loin. Excellent hindangulation. Correct croup with a low set tail. Super mover, covers the ground freely and totally sound. Pushed hard for the CC. Her day will come. Res CC.

2nd Cormist Galway Girl At Claudalla. Quite similar in many aspects to 1st. Equally well made and has good proportions all through. Pretty head and expression. In immaculate coat and presentation. Just loses her topline at times. Moved with reach and drive and a low carried tail.

3rd Willomead One Last Thyme With Ribbondale.

OB (5) 1st Ch. Sammara Little Black Dress. Beautiful bitch of outstanding quality. 7 years old and looks a picture on the stack. Full of breed type with excellent height to length proportions. Pretty head, strong , flat, square skull. Good reach of neck. Deep chest. Good angles front and back. Excellent bone and substance for her size. Holds a firm topline at all times. Moderately sloping croup giving a low set tail. Excellent mover showing plenty of drive. Correct double coat, excellent presentation. It was a strong line-up for the ticket and she just had the overall edge. CC. Loved her.

2nd Ch. Luna De Chester At Kingswud. Another worthy Ch. Slightly smaller and more compact in outline that 1st. Lovely to go over on the stack and shouts quality. In good body and muscular condition. Loved her head and typical melting expression. Moved well in all directions. Low carried tail.

3rd Potterdale Parula. Another excellent example from this kennel.

VB (7) 1st Ch. Pipadene Ultimate Dream. This lovely veteran looks an absolute picture stacked-up and completely belies her 11 years. So well made which is reflected in her, still, excellent movement. Appleaing head. Excellent reach of neck. Soundly made and in excellent coat. A real credit to her owners. Moved very well. Sound in all directions. BVIB.

2nd Ch. Carbonnie Callieco Star For Kelligrews. A worthy Ch that is built on slightly rangier lines. Quite workmanlike in outlook. Excellent to go over on the stack and moves out well. Beautifully handled to get the best from her. In good coat and condition. Unlucky to meet 1st on such good form.

3rd Greenybabes Princess Evie Avec Adjucet.

Darren Clarke (Judge)