Darlington Dog Show Society Ltd

I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge & my stewards for their warm welcome. I had a lovely day and my thanks go to the exhibitors who brought me some lovely dogs to go over, for the Most of all the dogs, we’re well groomed but some still had chalk in their coats,their is nothing worse than putting your hands through a dirty coat, be aware of short tails creeping in the breed standard says tails much reach the hock,

Rough collies 

Class 702 VD (3 Entries) Abs: 2

1st:BOYLE, Dr Lynda Winifred Barrenclough Diamond Days Jw JW, 8yr old S/w, who was not showing his age at all. Good reach of neck & well sprung ribs giving good body shape.most appealing head, foreface & backskull of equal length, well placed stop,almond shaped eye giving correct expression, topped off with good ear placement & carriage well presented coat.Moved well

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Class MPD (4 Entries) Abs: 0

1st:MCCARTE, Mrs M & Mr J Roughrigg Rags'n'riches, 8 month old S/w lovely headed male, used his ears well, making a lovely expression. His overall make and shape in all departments is sound, it will see him reach many honours. His movement is true and covers the ground keeping a good topline, he is like an established adult, and demands to be looked at. Loved his elegance and panache, as he is at this moment, he is exquisite both moving and standing, was a pleasure to go over him.

2nd: LOCKYER, Mrs Melissa Gataj Perfect Timing, 7month S/w lovely balanced youngster, nice bone with out being heavy, lovely head with sweat expression and used his ears to complete the picture. Ribs well laid back of good length, nicely angulated at the front and rear, another that shows great promise just unlucky to meet 1 today

3rd: FOY, Mrs O & HAWKINS, Mr B Beldones Mojito

Res: RADFORD-HOUSE, Mrs M & DURRANT, MRS F Ingledene Spirit Is Legend For Fivejays

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Class PD (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: TIPPER, Mr J & TIPPER, Mrs C J Tiganlea Turned To Black,10 month old Tri colour with good ring presence for one so young. Masculine well balanced head,flat skull, dark eye full of expression, well carried ears, lovely arched neck set into well angulated shoulders. Correct t topline, deep chest, well sprung ribs, good coat texture, moved freely and correctly.

2nd: LOCKYER, Mrs Melissa Gataj Lewis Capaldi, 10 month old S/w with lovely head, nicely shaped eye, good ear set, he got himself a little overwhelmed and wasn’t happy to be gone over, as their was no point in upsetting him further finished on a good note and moved him which he did with style 

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Class JD (4 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: BROOKER, Mrs, Miss & Miss P M, E J & J L Starlenga All About Majic For Corisian, A very promising 15 month old S/w shown in tip top condition. The very best of heads, dark eye dreamy expression. Good length of neck, well angulated shoulders, deep chest well sprung ribs, good feet, nice long tail. Excelled on the move, will watch his future with interest. 

2nd: MELONIE, Mr & Mrs A Glasgowhills Mysterious And Magical, 9 month old Tri Colour lovely head pattern,with dark well placed eye, good ear carriage. Good length of neck ,correct length of back to height, movement needs to settle, but he is still a baby so should come, well presented.

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Class PGD (8 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: HASSOCK, Mrs Anne Camanna Cellmate, S/W Elegant shape to this lad who is only 19months old, he has a quality head with the correct placed stop, lovely dark almond shaped eye, he uses his ears well to give a melting expression. Good length of neck, firm topline, good angulation, nice short hocks and he makes a very balanced picture when stood, smooth effortless movement.

2nd: FARTHING, Mr & Mrs Derrick Didek Once In A Blue Moon, 20month old B/m correct in colour, well broken up. Standing he pulled out all the stops, he has lovely conformation with sufficient substance and an elegant outline.he has a nice clean head, good eye placement and he uses his ears well to give a nice expression. Coat is of good harsh texture and correctly fitting, sound mover.

3rd: PENACHIO, Mrs N J Malouine's Never Ending Story

Res: BOYLE, Dr Lynda Winifred Monsolana Aspire To Inspire Over Barrenclough (Imp

VHC: ROSS, Mrs Y J Siluto Blue Wizzard At Amberwish

Class LD (9 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: HODGES, Miss J Jopium Love On The Rocks, 2yr old Masculine Tri colour ideal for size and shape, Nicely angulated shoulder and depth of rib, good firm quarters, sweeping into well bent stifles, head is clean with a lovely shaped dark eye and neat ears right on top of his head, to give an attractive expression. Soundly constructed and shapely dog. Well presented, moved out very well.

2nd:BOYLE, Dr Lynda Winifred Barrenclough Heart Of Gold JW, 6 yr old S/w in good condition, a very attentive showman. Head is nicely balanced and clean, with a well placed eye and neat ears, lovely expression. Good arched neck and strong firm back with well let down hocks. A shapely dog who moved positively. 

3rd: VESCAN, Ms C & Dr D Phreelancer Phinal Salute

Res: LEESE, Mrs J M Essanjay Fields Of Gold For Firesaga

VHC: MILLIGAN, Ms Jan & MARLEY, Mr Nigel Alfsden Endless Night

Class OD (6 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: LOCKYER, Mrs Melissa Ch Gataj Turn Back Time Jw, 2yr old S/w seen this young dog ringside, and at the moment I think he is looking his best. He is a very masculine and workman like dog, but he still has elegance. He was in full coat, but could see his lovely outline. He has a really good arched neck, well boned straight front legs, nice tight feet short strong hocks, head is clean,with just the right amount of stop.nice almond shaped eye and good ear placement. This dog puts everything into showing, good strong movement,well presented.CC BOS 

2nd: FLOWER, Mrs Stefani Androma Dreamcatcher At Serenlas (imp Svn),6yrs This lovely s/w has correct conformation and has a very elegant outline, he was well presented. He has a clean wedge shaped head,dark almond shaped eye, ears carried correctly to give a very nice expression. Good firm arched neck and correct length of back and depth of rib. Well boned legs but not overdone, lovely hind angulation, moved with enthusiasm and drive. Rcc 

3rd: BLAIKIE, Mr R Ch Kourika You'll Do For Me

Res: FOY, Mrs O & HAWKINS, Mr B Beldones Rocket Man

VHC: BROOKER, Mrs, Miss & Miss P M, E J & J L Corisian Parisian Magic

Class VB (1 Entries) Abs: 1

Class MPB (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: WRAY-RAMSDEN, Mrs S L Takhisis Xtraordinary Lady, 6 month old Tri colour she has a correct fitted coat for her age, and is well presented and groomed throughout, and sympathetically handled, she flows throughout with well sprung ribs,nice rise over loins, well of for bone at this age, with lovely tight feet,neat legs, her head is very feminine,well placed stop, well shaped eyes, correct ear placement, she has lovely shoulder placement, correctly angulated, good bend of stifle, a little excited on the move but once settled Moved soundly, nice happy baby.

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Class PB (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: LOCKYER, Mrs Melissa Gataj Exotic Girl, 10 month old s/w First impressions of this shapely bitch were confirmed on handling.she has a lovely outline, enhanced with profuse coat, which was groomed to perfection. Good reach of neck, lovely length of back. Loved her head, so soft and appealing, with well shaped dark eyes giving such a kind & gentle expression, she is well angulated in all departments, with nothing exaggerated. Lovely neat feet,well boned, moved very well for such a youngster, in the challenge this young bitch came into her own showing of her beautiful long neck, and so improved her outline in profile, will watch her progress with interest, BPIB RCC 

2nd: WELSH, Mrs Brenda Thistlewing Gold Mist, 10 month old s/w sound in all departments, she was shown in excellent condition, has a well fitted jacket. Her head handles well, with moulded foreface, good stop in the right place, lovely dark well shaped eye. Movement was very good, covered the ground with ease, very light footed, found her sound in all departments. 

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Class JB (2 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: BOYLE, Dr Lynda Winifred Timeless Destiny Star Actis Over Barrenclough (Imp) 16 months/w she has a balanced outline, flows from her head to her tail. Lovely reach of neck,good length of back. Lovely bone, neat feet, her head is clean, lovely wedge shape, correct eye shape topped off with well placed ears, a good honest bitch with no exaggerations, easily free flowing movement and driving action.

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Class PGB (5 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: PROCTOR, Mrs C Didek Moonshine For Cathbri, 20 month old B/m shown with a fitted coat, she stands out for her lovely colour and well broken markings. I liked her head, moulding to her foreface, her dark eyes almost blend with her facial markings, neat ears bang on top of her head. Good length of neck, lovely body shape, moved with Drive, I loved her happy Disposition.

2nd: BOYLE, Dr Lynda Winifred Timeless Destiny Star Actis Over Barrenclough (Imp) 

3rd: TIPPER, Mr J & TIPPER, Mrs C J Tiganlea True Hearts Desire

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Class LB (9 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: BLACKBURN, Mr J A & JONES, Mrs L D Erjon Evolving Beauty, 2yr old s/w Has a delightful expression soft and melting, was wearing her best outfit. Balanced throughout, with lovely wedge shaped head, moulded foreface, adequate stop flat skull, well placed ears which she used constantly. Lovely bone good shoulder placement, well bent stifle, neat hocks. Eager to please sound in both directions.

2nd: MCCARTE, Mrs M & Mr J Roughrigg One Of A Kind,3yr old s/w with a lovely shape and really good outline in profile, enhanced by being well groomed. Pretty head with stop in the right place. Lovely eye shape and placement, neat ears, which she used to advantage. Well angulated in all departments, stood and moved well.

3rd: WELSH, Mrs Brenda Thistlewing Magic Lady

Res: FLOWER, Mrs Stefani Serenlas Pumpkin Spice JW

VHC: CRONK, Mrs Vanessa Chelborn Gambler's Wish

Class OB (8 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: 1759 CRONK, Mrs Vanessa Skabona If I Saw You In Heaven For Chelborn (Swed) 20month old B/m in good coat of correct texture and supper colour. This bitch is so balanced, with correct length of back and neck, her head is very balanced, lovely underjaw well moulded foreface, correctly placed stop. And the femininity to give a lovely picture. Her long arched neck leads into well angulated shoulders, good length of back and correctly angulated rear end, enabling her to float round the ring soundly and effortlessly. She just flows from her head to her tail, delighted to award her the CC BOB, in the group she shone and strode out well and held her own well done. 

2nd: LOCKYER, Mrs Melissa Ch Gataj Good Time Girl,2yr old s/w well presented in good coat and condition, well balanced head with stop in the correct place, lovely eye shape and placement giving a lovely expression, well placed ears and used well, good front with deep chest and nice lay back of shoulder, good forward reach and length of stride giving clean movement.

3rd: EDWARDS, Mrs Julie Ann Salsina Sharing Secrets

Res: TIPPER, Mr J & TIPPER, Mrs C J Revdvicki Ruby Tuesday At Tiganlea

VHC: GEDDES, Mr J N & Mrs V Ch Ingledene Sno Wanda