National Australian Shepherd Association

My thanks to the officers and committee Of NASA For The Invitation To Judge Their Cops And Robbers Open Show 2024 A breed so very close to my heart. I was delighted with the numerically strong entry of 80-103, dogs with very few absences, It was high in quality throughout the classes and there were some difficult decisions, The good sized ring allowed me to move the dogs sufficiently to assess their gait, there is no better sight than a well balanced, Aussie covering the ground easily with the Working gait that so typifies our breed. Puppy Dog (5) This was a nice class, full of quality youngsters could easily change places on another day, I was splitting hairs with the first 3 places. 1st Brown’s,Archie Labakan Slovakia ( Imp SKJ) 7 months Strongly made, well balanced puppy with lovely bone and substance, balanced head for age , good length of neck,good chest for age and correctly proportioned with firm topline, good angulation,moves out with a good effortless stride, driving off strong hocks 2nd Zettin’s Northbay Xsell Star On The Moon 8 months lovely breed type, a well shaped head, correct length of muzzle and very clean front with good bone and substance so fluid and composed on the move for such a baby, 3rd Douglas’s Winstead Follow My Heart Junior Dog (2) 1. Brown’s Archie Labakan Slovakia ( Imp SKJ) 2nd Goodey’s Wispafetes Simply A Smartie ,liked his masculine head, dark eye correct ear set,well proportioned in body with a firm topline, good rear angulation moved out well, covering the ground, has plenty of time on his side to develop, correct tail and carried well. Pushed first hard just prefered movement of 1 today ND (3) 1st Heggie’s Winstead Brave New World Ir Jun Ch Ir Ch well balanced and correctly proportioned, well muscled all through, balanced skull and muzzle, good length of neck into well placed shoulders, correct proportions, good topline, movement, front and back and side gate. 2nd Webster’s Louiston Hellfire, Smaller than first, correctly balanced all through, masculine head with out being over done, nice length of neck,into correct front, good topline which he held, nice angulation, moved soundly coming and going 3rd Wilson & Wilson’s Wispafetes Chasing The Ace At Ozyways (A.I) Post Graduate Dog (4,1) Jarram, Jarram & Whittingham’s Chalksville Strike A Deal with kashaella JW very proportionate all through, balanced head in harmony with his body, dark eye and gentle expression, arched neck, well built with good chest and firm backline, balanced angulation withpowerful rear quarters, moved well with good driving action but has potential for more, good muscle tone, in good coat,moved effortlessly round the ring. 2nd Hunt’s Shepwood Grey Knight, Blue merle of correct colour, Masculine head, good length of neck into correct front, level topline, good rear angulation, correct coming and going nice side gate,moved soundly round the ring. 3rd Limit Dog (2) 1st Middleton & Middleton’s Amberslade Fire Cracker, masculine blue merle, with a strong frame, beautiful head with a dark eye, well angulated with a good chest, strong body and correct height to length, really nice in outline, well boned and muscled, would like to see him stride out a bit more 2nd Downes Damani Dream Miramax, Red Tri, smaller than first, nice eye and ear correct stop, would like a better length of neck front ok, level topline nice rear angulation,a little naughty at times on the move but settled enough to see his movement Open Dog 6,2) 1st Cowley’s Sparkaway Talk Of The Devil JW, Masculine Blue Merle who has ,strength, without coarseness throughout. A good head with appropriate eye colour and pigment for his colour. Muscular arched neck and the forechest and front assembly. Chest to elbow and good rib, short loin and correct croup. In good condition, well-muscled and as a result of his balanced construction was able to move effortlessly around the ring 2nd Douglas Ir Ch Allmark Boom Boom Eujw22, It was nice to have the opportunity to judge this boy,He has a well-proportioned head, lovely expression . Well arched neck, good forechest, correct placement of his front assembly. Correct shape and depth of chest, good rib and strong loin, level topline Correct croup and good round bone throughout, well muscled moved soundley round the ring unlucky to meet 1 3rd Hutchcroft & Hutchcroft’s Allmark One Of These Days Veteran Dog,(5,2) 1st Cowley’s Sparkaway Supernatural another nice blue from thistle kennel, 7 year old with lovely proportioned head and eye colour giving that aussie expression when you look into his face. Arched neck, good length and lay of shoulder with nice return of upper arm. Good depth of chest, Strong over the loin and moved as you would expect with this balanced angulation 2nd Roberts Moves Like Jagger Of Dreamtale ( Imp Pol) so many of my previous comments apply to him. Correct head, with good eye and pigment which all go to give the desired expression. Muscular arched neck leading into well placed forechest and front assembly Chest to elbow, well ribbed correct rear angulation Well-muscled and in good condition which showed along with his balance in his easy movement 3rd Downes Damani Dream Give Me Five At Milwyr Special Open Dog ( Red Merle) (2,1) 1st Bothwell’s Norcis Slippery Jack JW, A very well balanced and correctly proportioned of correct type, supple and strong, well muscled all through, balanced skull and muzzle,good length of neck giving proud head carriage, well placed shoulders, correct proportions, back firm and strong,his movement, front, back and side gait, he simply flowed around the ring. In the challenge he came into his own, his best is yet to come, handled so well by his young handler, RBD Special Open Dog ( Blue Merle ) (4) 1st Marucco’s Ch America’s Blue Sweetheart Of Moono and Stars fulfils the requirements for a totally balanced Aussie both standing and, where he comes into his own, in the effortless movement which he happily demonstrated in our big ring. Correctly proportioned head with beautiful eyes, giving that lovely expression we all love. A moderate, muscular neck, correct forechest and front assembly allowing him to stand over himself. Chest to elbow and well ribbed. Short, strong loin and correct croup. Good bone throughout. Nothing exaggerated with this boy at all and a joy to judge. Very happy to award him the BD BIS 2nd Heggie’s Talard Welcome To The Jungle, Masculine dog with a strong frame, correct head with dark eye giving a wise expression, well angulated with good chest,strong body to length ,really nice in outline,good round bone,well muscled,effortless movement front back and side gait 3rd Hunt’s Shepwood Grey Knight Special Open Dog (Black) (9,1) 1st Brown’s Archh Slovakia (Imp SKJ) 2nd Roberts, Moves Like Jagger Elvikam Of Dreamtale (Imp Pol) 3rd Fuller’s Trijem Single Digit Aw (S) o 1st Wray-GRamsden’s Caronlea Celtic Fire Starter For Takhisis (Ai) (IKC) JW, Liked this boy as a puppy and did him well, Maturing well he’s well balanced and correctly proportioned, masculine,supple and strong, well muscled all through, balanced skull and muzzle with width to jaw, good length of neck giving correct head carriage, well placed shoulders, correct proportions, back firm and strong,driving effortless movement, front, back and side gait, he simply flowed around the ring. 2nd Knott’s Shalako’s Come Hellr High Water (Imp USA) lovely outline but not the subs as 1 lovely head,with skull and muzzle of correct portions,well proportioned and balanced,well bodied and Muscled,moved soundly but would of liked to see him move out a bit more Special Open Working Dog (3) 1st Swollow’s Trijem Samurai Warrior 6yrold red Merleooi Nice head & expression, moderate stop & dark eyes with good ear placement, moderate arch of neck & good fore-chest, well placed shoulders with well sprung ribs, firm top-line good rear angulations & strong hocks, won this class for his smooth & steady movement. 2nd Fuller’s Trijem Single Diget Aw (S) Lovely for type & similar comments to 1st but just not so fluid on move & could have done with a bigger ring. 3rd Capp’s Silvercea Gandalf The Grey Puppy Bitch (3) 1st Hodges’s Jopium Dark And Demure, 6months Blk Tri girl cought my eye on entering the ring and didn’t disappoint Very well balanced for age.Very attractive head & expression, Good top line, Good muscletone bone & feet.Moved very well for age, she came into her own in the challenge shall watch her progress she should have a bright future Pleased to award her BPIB BPIS 2nd Wray-Ramsden Arohaaills A Star is born for Takhisis (Imp Zaf) Naf Well grown for her age,a beautiful outline, very strong but feminine, she’s all ears at the moment waiting for her skull to catch up, lovely body proportions, firm level topline muscular girl, 3rd Basset’s Starlink Beat Goes On Junior Bitch (3,1) 1st Wilson,Wilson & Gibbons Wispafetes Causing A Ripple, Head developing well for her age, well defined stop & good ear placement, moderate length of neck on well placed shoulders & depth of chest. Adequate length of rib for age with well-rounded croup & good bend stifle. Won this class for her steady effortless movement. 2nd Brown’s Shepwood Gazing At The Klouds, pushed 1st hard, lovely head developing with good length of neck, well placed shoulders, chest just needs to develop a bit more, good rear angulation. Just not so steady on move as 1st Novice Bitch (7) 1st Woodhouse’s Onyxwood Give Use A Twirl, Feminine head & expression, nicely placed ears, moderately arched neck on well placed shoulders, good spring rib & strong loin,Good rear angulations allowing easy movement. 2nd Hodges, Jopium Dark And Demure 3rd Wilson & Gibbons Wispafetes Give Us A Twirl Post Graduateh Bitch (7,2) 1st Thomson’s Louiston Defying Gravity With Karensbrae, Broad feminine head with soft expression, lovely eye colour & shape, well defined stop. Moderately arched neck on well placed shoulders with good depth of chest well sprung rib & firm top-line with strong loin, good rear angulations allowing free flowing movement 2nd Meads,Altussi Gypsy Queen At Kexican, pleasing head shape & neck, shoulders well placed & firm top-line, needs to fill out , not so settled on move as 1st. 3rd Brown’s Shepwood Gazing At The Klouds Limit Bitch (5) 1st Smith & Smith’s Birkcross Curtain Call, pretty Black Tri, Lovely broad skull well dar almond eyes obliquely set, moderate amount of stop & strong muzzle with good under jaw, well arched neck with good fore-chest going into well placed shoulders closely fitting, well sprung ribs & strong top-line, firm over loin & gently sloping croup, well-muscled hindquarters & good bend of stifle, enough bone for her frame. She came into her own in the challenge being Effortless on the move.BB,RBIS 2nd Scanlan’s Jotars Reach For The Stars With Franmar, Another very nice bitch, lovely head good ear placement & dark eyes, strong muzzle, moderately arched neck on well placed shoulders with chest reaching elbow, good spring of rib & strong over loin with lovely rear angulation, moderate bend of stifle, with good muscle-tone throughout. Very steady on move, just preferred 1st slightly more drive at the. 3rd Jones,Fraytal Poop Boop De Boop ( Imp Rus) Open Bitch (4) A class of Quality Bitches Who I’m Sure Will Exchange Places 1st Gibbons & Spencer’s Wispafete Once Upon A Dream, Feminine head with lovely expression, with well-placed ears, almond shaped eyes with well-defined stop & good muzzle with lovely under jaw & good pigmentation. Moderate arch of neck with well laid shoulders, chest reaching elbow, ribs well sprung & strong over loin, with good rear angulation & bend of stifle, firm hocks well let down, Parallel front & rear. Steady mover, 2nd Roberts Ch Magical Love Elvikam JW Osw(Imp Pol)ShCea, Head very feminine with an alert expression, good ear placement & eyes obliquely set well defined stop, moderate arch of neck with good fore-chest & well placed shoulders well sprung ribs with firm top-line & strong loin, gentle slope to croup & good rear angulation with correct amount of bone, effortless on move. 3rd Cowley’s Sparkaway Black Magic Veteran Bitch (8,1) 1st Simpson’s Amberslade Santa Ana Breeze At Javison, Black Tri in excellent Coat & condition, Well placed & carried ears.Feminine head with good eye.Good neck into firm shoulders.Good level top line, correct angulations.Moved with ease and purpose.Covering the ground well. 2nd Douglas, Doug& Douglas’s Int Ch Ir Ch Allmark Naughty But Nice Cjw14 Cw18, 11yr old blue Merle Well placed & carried ears. Feminine head with good eye.Good length of neck into good front.Good level top line, good angulations.Moved with purpose.Covering the ground well 3rd Gibbons Uk Ch Austrian Dream Enchanting Magic For Wispafete (Imp) Special Open Bitch ( Red Merle ) (3) 1st Bothwell’s Norcis Summer Truffle,Merle of good colour, Excellent head & expression, Good neck and shoulders.Lovely bone good feet Good top line Moved well covering the ground with ease, In excellent Coat & condition, 2nd Blyton’s Wispafete Light My Fire, Another Merle of good colour.Pleasing head & eye.Good ear set.Neck ok into reasonable shoulders. Firm level top line which she held on the move.Good Bone and feet Moved with ease. Special Open Bitch (Blue Merle) (5,4) 1st Scanlan’s Franmar Blue Mystique, pretty head and expression,well shaped eye, Good ear carriage.Nice neck & shoulders good top line & hindquarters. Moved with ease.Very attentive to her handler.In good coat & condition. Special Open Bitch (Black) (5,1) 1st Gibons& Blyton’s UK Ch Ir Ch Int Ch Mangry’s Need For Speed With Wispafete (Imp)JW ShCm Vw Black Tri in excellent Coat & condition, Well placed & carried ears.Feminine head with good eye.Good neck into firm shoulders.Good level top line, correct angulations.Moved with ease and purpose.Covering the ground well. 2nd Woodhouse’s Onyxwood Ironside 3rd Harris’s Milwyr Jubilee Concert Special open Bitch (Red) (2) 1st Douglas,Douglas & Douglas Winstead Change Of Heart For Talard Ir J Ch C.i.b-J (Imp) Rom Beautifully balanced Red Tri, Feminine head & expression with well set ears. Correct shaped eyes. Good neck & shoulders, Good body proportions, Well muscelled.Moved well Maintaining a firm Level top line. 2nd, Bassett’s Dialynne Leave Your Mark At Starlink, Attractive bitch, satisfying in side profile appearance. She is of good length and is balanced in angulations front and rear. Attractive head and eye, good length of neck, true front, substance of body and nicely let down hindquarters. Moved freely but not as precise as 1st Special Open Working Bitch (4) 1st Fuller’s Norcis Witches Butter For Inoby, Black Tri lwho is overall of slightly better proportions than 2nd. Impressed in side profile; Feminine head totally in proportion to the rest of her, attractive and attentive expression. Parallel ideal boned front, firm bodied with good spring and depth leading to moderately let down hindquarters of acceptable length and width. Free moving with good front and rear action and best mover of the class. 2nd Wiley’s Trijem Mischief Managed, Black Tri who has good overall shape, side profile although would prefer a bit less overall length. Workmanlike head features and keen expression,Moderate in bone, true front of proportional width which I preferred to 3rd. Sturdy in body with spring and obviously ribbed well back. Well let down hindquarters. Free moving in side gait but needing to be more precise in front action. 3rd Meads Alussi Gypsy Queen At Kexican Junior Handlers 6-11yrs (2) Freya Harris 9yrs, Handling a 2yr old Bitch, Wow what a fabulous young handler! She Won this class with ease due to her understanding of standing her dog to advantage, technical skills and super, friendly and polite personality. Everything I asked her to perform was very impressive considering she was relatively small in stature and was handling a large, strong breed. She knew exactly where to place the dog’s feet and she was always focussed on ensuring the dog looked right. She was dressed suitably for the occasion, sensible shoes skirt and jacket combo to complement her dog. Very much look forward to watching this young lady’s progress as she comes up through the ranks. 2nd Eva Burge 12-16 (3) Kaitlyn Collier 15yrs Handling a 4yr old Bitch, Another superb natural handler who has an excellent partnership with her dog. She never takes her eyes off her dog in the stack and on the move to ensure its looking at its best during the whole performance. She placed the dogs legs in A1 position and gaited at the correct pace along with very neat lines and turns. On her final presentation she set up her dog about a pace off to the right hand side and her teeth work could’ve been slightly slower. 2nd Adele Lillington Judge Michelle Fort