Windsor Dog Show Society

Windsor Championship Show – 27/06/2024

Old English Sheepdogs

My thanks to the Officers & Committee for the kind invitation to judge the breed I was bought up with. Many

thanks to my 2 stewards who did such a stirling job, the best stewards I have ever had, thank you ladies

much appreciated.. My thanks to the exhibitors for the lovely weekday entry and the sporting way my

decisions were mostly taken. I was pleased with the depth of quality, coats were good, and I found some

lovely square OES I was looking for. Rises are somewhat lacking still in the breed but there were some, I

found several suspect mouths, delighted to find some pigmented blue eyes and an improvement in hocks

and rear movement. My DCC & BCC just filled the eye and for me epitomised the breed standard, such an

upstanding masculine dog & a feminine female they so complimented each other. In the big ring I was so

proud to see my BOB take G3, my Best Special Beginner take SB G1 and my BP shortlisted in the Puppy

Group, wonderful for the breed, well done to you all. I wished I had more awards to give out some lovely

ones went cardless.

Puppy Dog (5 – 2ab)

1 - Howsam’s - Melleonars Keep It Cool Branston at Jandoes (Imp Deu)

Very promising 9mth old well put together. Excels in head, lovely dark eyes, good stop, loved his square

muzzle, good length of neck, straight front and well off for bone. Well angulated quarters, low set hocks,

moved well when he steadied.

2 - Kahn’s - Macopa Son of Colin

Another promising youngster with a lot to like, he has a pleasing head and expression. Good shoulder

angulation & bone, lovely coat. Well angulated rear, a little loose on the move that will tighten with age.

Well presented and handled

3 – Stevens - Makaylen Master of Scotch

Junior Dog (2 – 1ab)

1 – Cossin’s - Kindamagic Excelente NAF

This young lad stood alone but well deserved his place, really chunky boy who stands four square. Large

capacious skull, strong muzzle & foreface, straight front, plenty of bone, Enough neck, loved his size &

shape. Well angulated quarters with well let down hocks. Moved well around the ring, a nice prospect for

the future.

Post Graduate Dog (2 – 0ab)

1 – Halladay’s Mopies My Boy Lollipop

This young lad is maturing nicely and so well put together, he has a lovely head and expression, straight

front, good bone. Good length of neck, correctly angulated clean shoulders. Nicely sprung ribcage, well

muscled quarters nicely angulated, well let down hocks. Carrying a good coat. Moved steadily around the

ring.

2 – Edwards - Mopies Dr Zhivago

Bigger dog with a lovely large head, nice shoulders, terrific bone on this lad. Enough neck, well angulated

shoulders, would like a little more depth throughout. Nice rise, good quarters and has a quality dark harsh

coat, was a little untidy on the move,

Limit Dog 2 – 0ab)

1 - Price & Long & Barchenger’s - Blue Panda Lorien Swanky Yankee at Cooljays (Imp Usa)

Always admired this one, stands four square , large head, good stop & muzzle, loved his blue eye. Straight

front, well off for bone, good depth of chest. Good reach of neck, correctly angulated well laid back

shoulders. A dog short in coupling, well balanced throughout with strong muscular quarters with well let

down hocks which he knew how to use. Carrying a well presented dark harsh jacket. Lovely driving

movement fore & aft, pleased to award him the RCC, well done

2 – Pullen’s - Meadowbears Master of Music (Mrs L A Pullen)

Unlucky to meet the winner today, a lovely dog with so much to like, strong head and foreface nicely

angulated shoulders, plenty of substance on this lad, strong quarters well angulated, carrying a quality

jacket. Moved well around the ring.

Open Dog (5 – 0ab)

The best & hardest class of the day, 5 quality dogs

1 – Gaillot’s Fr/int/sp/lux Ch Spartacus of Reality Dream Jrw Eds Fr Jch Hu Jch Ejw21 Ww23

An upstanding male who was a joy to go over and had everything I was looking for. Beautifully constructed,

well balanced and sound throughout, stands four square and won this class on his movement. Large head

with a well defined stop, strong muzzled with good width to his underjaw. Lovely straight front, well off for

bone, good depth of chest, loved his length of neck, well arched. Good withers, well laid back shoulders.

Well balanced throughout , strong well angulated quarters, well let down hocks. Carrying a quality harsh

jacket. Covered the ring with his strong driving action fore & aft, presented and shown to perfection.

Pleased to award him CC, BOB and thrilled to see him take Grp 3 well done.

2 – Rutland & Porters - Ch Mellowdee Mask of Zorro JW

A favourite of mine who does not disappoint looking every inch the CH he is. He has the largest of skulls,

strong foreface. Straight front, deep chest and plenty of bone. Well laid back shoulders and strong quarters.

He has a beautiful clear grey jacket with a good break and texture, Moved out well around the ring with

ease, beautifully presented a credit to his owner.

3 – Pointon & Woods - Ch Vigilat's Rhapsody in Blue via Bumblebob (Imp Nld) Ir

Special Beginners (4 – 0ab)

1 – Hardy-Hodgson - Starjanda Cosmic Dream

Such a pretty feminine girl with so much to like. Lovey head and expression. Good muzzle, enough neck,

nicely angulated well laid back shoulders. Plenty of substance on this girl but remains feminine. She has

the most delightful shape, well angulated quarters, she moved steadily around the ring. Carrying a lovely

jacket. Expertly handled and was thrilled she won Special beginners group 1, congratulations so well

deserved.

2 – Pullen’s - Meadowbears Master of Music

3 – Sweet & Doran - Makaylen Cu Caol Ila

Puppy Bitch (5 – 1ab)

1 - Rutland & Porter’s - Mellowdee Diamond Lil

This is a star in the making an exciting prospect for the future. So well put together throughout, she has the

most delightful head and expression. Good neck, defined withers, she has the best of shoulders, well laid

back with correct angulation. Short backed, cobby, with a good topline, loved her shape. Well angulated

muscled quarters, well let down hocks. Well presented and handled to perfection. A joy to watch her free

and effortless movement around the ring. Pleased to award her BPIB, thrilled to see her shortlisted in the

puppy group, congratulations

2 – Legget’s - Mellowdee Sapphire Moon avec Meldale

Little sister to the winner with many of the same attributes, lovely head and front, well off for bone, neat

shoulders, lovely shape, well angulated rear quarters well let down hocks which she used to cover the ring

well.

3 – Mcdermott’s - Fuga Mundi Futrzak (Imp Pol)

Junior Bitch (4 – 0ab)

1 – Leggett’s - Mellowdee Sapphire Moon avec Meldale

2 - Mcdermott’s - Urban Girl of Reality Dream

A lot to like about this one, liked her size and shape and so well balanced throughout. Nicely arched neck,

good withers and angulation fore & aft. Changing coat nicely, well angulated quarters, very lively on the

move difficult to access her true movement.

3 - Hardy-Hodgson’s - Starjanda Cosmic Dream

Post Graduate Bitch (5 – 0a)

Difficult class

1 – Storey’s - Twojos Little Miss Diva

A sound honest girl caught my eye as soon as she walked into the ring Loved her broad head, strong in

foreface yet still feminine. Good front & depth of chest, plenty of bone. Good neck, nice withers & spring of

rib. Plenty of width over the loin. Looks great in profile with her super cobby shape carrying a harsh quality

dark jacket. Moved with drive fore & aft covering the ring well

2 – Jone’s Quemerford Magic Wish

Another quality bitch with a lot to like, well put together and nicely balanced throughout. Good head &

foreface, square muzzle. Straight front, correctly angulated well laid back shoulders. Plenty of substance,

cobby shape carrying a quality grey jacket, moved well but would have preferred a little more rear drive

3 - Adrian-Coleman’s - Chasamagi Magic Dream with Barcole

Limit Bitch (5 – 1ab)

1 – Mille’s Mellowdee Fancy Nancy for Millwinkie JW

Super feminine sound bitch nicely balanced throughout. Delightful head & expression, good reach of neck.

Correct front assembly and well angulated shoulders. Stands four square and has a typical bobtail shape.

Although femine she has plenty of substance, well muscled quarters with well let down hocks, good turn of

stifle. Carrying a crisp clear blue jacket, covered the ring with her free driving movement. Pleased to award

her RCC

2 – Churchers - Kalaju Krown Jewel of Portville

A quality bitch with so much to like, feminine girl stands four square with everything in the right place.

Lovely head and expression, nicely arched neck, good withers, good depth of brisket. Loved her shape,

carrying a harsh blue jacked. Moved well around the ring.

3 – Ouverney’s - Ormeeka There She Goes

Open Bitch (9 – 3ab)

1 - D Rathband & Fealy D - Dalewood Rags to Riches to Keynell (ai)

A super feminine female took me back to years ago. She had everything I was looking for and was a joy to

go over. Excellent head well shaped, defined stop, strong foreface. Good reach of neck, well defined

withers, clean well laid back angulated shoulders. Lovely depth of chest & brisket, well off for bone, good

spring of rib. She has good width over the loin. Well muscled quarters, good bend of stifle, low set hocks

which she used on the move. In full bloom carry a quality harsh dark jacket, you could see the break in the

coat. Was a joy to watch her strong driving movement around the ring. Pleased to award her the CC which

was her crowning 3rd, congratulations.

2 – Fords - Ch/ir Ch Brinkley Out of The Blue at Clenmaen

Another lovely bitch with so much to like, a different type from the winner and looks like the Ch she is. She

has a super profile, cobby with everything in the right place. She has a delightful capricious head and

foreface, dark eyes giving a true OES expression & a good reach of neck. Correct angulation both fore &

aft. Beautiful presented in full bloom with a clear grey harsh coat with a good break. Moved with drive fore and aft around the ring.

3 - Labous & Steele’s - Multi Ch O'la Parisienne with Arthrug of Reality Dream Ww22 Ew22

Helen Cousins (judge