Blackpool & District Canine Society

Blackpool – Shetland Sheepdogs

23rd June 2024

Judge – Karen Angier (Bilyara)

I really enjoyed judging, what an honour being my first C.C’s in the breed to have such a quality entry. Spoilt for choice in so many classes. My thanks to all that entered and your sportsmanship. Thanks also to my two lovely lady stewards who kept things moving so efficiently, hope we do it again sometime.

Puppy Dog

Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

1ST- Fisher - Lavika The Tempest at Shellamoyed B.P.D + B.P.

Black tri with good pigmentation dark very expressive almond eyes, neat well-placed ears. Balanced planes nicely arched neck leading into a balanced shapely body which is well angulated. Very good front, oval feet and enough bone for age. Alert attentive and very confident, lovely to see such a happy boy with a look at me attitude. Moved with drive.

2nd - Jeavons- Grandgenes Hey Good Lookin

Shaded Sable with well-proportioned head, level planes. Almond well placed eyes giving him a sweet expression, neat well used ears. Nicely arched of good length leading into a well angulated body. Good movement, which was smooth for age though was a little happy with his tail. Neat feet. In lovely condition

3rd -Fenton - Shannmie's Dark Arches

Junior Dog

Entries: 6 Absentees: 2

1st- Berry,Clegram & Clegram -- Smiddyshaw Here I Go Again

So much to like about this young man who certainly knows how to show himself. In very good condition and well-muscled. Good wedge-shaped head complete with almond expressive eyes and ears well carried, enough neck and good depth of chest and slope of croup. Moved well holding his topline. Well presented

2nd - Johnson, Jacobs & Johnson- Willowthorn's Happy Gaze

Nicely proportioned head dark almond eyes with well placed tipped ears. Nice expression, alert. Well angulated front and rear. In good condition and muscle tone. Moved well

3rd- Walker - - Grandgenes Kensington by Tooralie

 Yearling Dog

Entries: 4 Absentees: 1

1st- Stafford- Rannerdale The Tramp

Really took my eye with his lovely head of good length, dark almond expressive eyes, well placed ears which he used to his advantage. Good length of arched neck. Well placed shoulders. Good legs and feet. Good stifle and slope of croup. In proportion throughout. Moved with drive holding his shape.

2nd – Melvin & Jopson - Katiedale The Piper at Nithview

Elegant head with blunt wedge, almond eyes and good ears. Lovely expression. Good length of neck leading into balanced body, good depth of chest. Lovely outline. In good coat condition. Moved light

3rd- Johnson, Jacobs & Johnson - Willowthorn's Happy Gaze

 Post Graduate Dog

Entries: 5 Absentees: 0

1st-Potts- - Shadowess Jubilee Prince

Sable and white with masculine balanced head dark almond well-set eyes, well used and place ears. Lovely expression. Good reach of neck. Good depth of chest and spring of rib, straight front. Lovely outline with level back. Nice slop of croup. Smooth and light on the move.

2nd- Sorockyi- Padawan Mandalorian

Sable and white with good planes and correct stop almond eyes well used ears and lovely expression. Adequate length of neck leading into a nice topline. Good proportions throughout. Well-constructed and in lovely condition. Move well but not quite the reach of 1st.

3rd- Saunders- Galateus Bohemia Classic at Torriglen (Imp Cze)

 Limit Dog

Entries: 5 Absentees: 1

1st – Clough- Evad Lite Breeze

Sable with pleasing head lovely almond eyes well-placed and used ears which added to his alert expression. Presents a good outline, straight front, neat feet, just enough neck leading into a well held topline, nice turn of stifle and strong rear which enabled him to move with drive. Well-presented and handled

2nd- Brady & Lynn - Afterglow Sky Miles to Bordercot

Lovely Blue Merle with clean clear colour. Typical head with well set eyes and good ears alert and attentive. In good muscle tone. Good front, feet and croup. Longer in body then 1st well held topline movement was positive.

3rd Gamble - Solyric Inaugural Gold JW OSW

 Open Dog So

Entries: 6 Absentees: 0

1st- Stafford - Ch Rannerdale Showmaster JW C.C. + B.O.B

Such a handsome sable, elegant head in proportion rounded muzzle with good underjaw. Almond well set eyes, well placed and used ears added to his lovely expression. Level planes. Lovely reach of neck, good depth of chest, well sprung ribs. Excellent shoulders. Level topline and good sweep over loins. Balanced throughout which in turn presents a lovely outline. Well set and carried tail. Well-muscled, good turn of stifle. Smooth ground covering light movement with reach and drive. In excellent condition.

2nd Pearson - Ch Edglonian Golden Graham – R.C.C

Another eye-catching sable with balanced head blunt wedge and good underjaw, correct eye shape neat well used ears. Sweet expression. Arched neck leading into a muscular balanced body, good angulation front and rear, good depth of chest and level back. As with above presents a lovely outline and balanced throughout. Moved smooth and light. In beautiful condition

3rd – Hull - Mohnesee’s Dream Date of Lizmark JW

Veteran Dog

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1st – Hepburn- - Shellamoyed Simply The Best at Leterikhills JW ShCM ShCEx

Attractive 9-year-old sable in excellent condition. Pleasing typical head with good pales and underjaw. Almond eyes and well used ears giving him an alert expression. He is a lovely shape with good length of neck, balanced throughout with a well-shaped body. Moved gracefully with drive.

2nd – Bird & Caden- Molson Mr Blue Sky JW

Very nice Blue Merle with abundant coat. Masculine head with blunt wedge lovely soft expression, almond eyes and good planes. Enough neck, good bone and depth of chest. Very attentive. Moved well.

Minor Puppy Bitch

Entries: 9 Absentees: 0

What a stunning class of excellent puppies with some beautiful girls being unplaced really spoilt for choice.

1st – Tunnicliffe- Dippersmoor Dazzling Star

Lovely beautifully presented with an almond shape eye, good underjaw, Balanced wedged head with good planes for a youngster. Alert and attentive nice reach of neck loved her shape and balance. Good bone. Moved confidently. Little to sperate these two well-constructed girls.

2nd – Pearson - Edglonian Apricot Lil

As with above balanced wedged head alert with good ear use and placement and so very feminine, good parallels. Almond expressive eyes Nicely arched neck leading into a shapely body. Alert all the time, even on the move just wasn’t as settled as 1st. Much of above applies.

3rd – Rowan - Rowancrest Cinderella

Puppy Bitch

Entries: 5 Absentees: 1

1st – Sorockyi- Shazbec Maid of Honour at Sheltisha )

Beautiful Blue Merle of excellent colour with a balanced head, almond eyes and well placed and used ears. Rounded muzzle. Good reach of neck good angles and proportions. Balanced body with good tail set. Moved with reach and drive. Another in good coat and condition.

2nd- Bladon- Kiemont What A Cracker

Good size sable, feminine head with lovely almond eyes, high set and used ears. Arched neck body is a little longer than 1st but she has a good topline, straight front. Nice angles. Moved very steady

3rd – Allsop - Grandgenes She Has The Look

 Junior Bitch

Entries: 5 Absentees: 2

1st – Saunders - Letterikhills River Star over Torriglen

 Attractive Sable with a clean head, nice wedge and underjaw, lovely expression from her well-placed almond eyes ears well used. Good length of neck leading into a level topline with nice sweep over loin. Balanced and alert. Good angulation and moved well.

2nd – Purchase - Puncknowle Lucy Blue

Blue Merle in lovely clean coat, Good shaped head with almond eyes well placed ears just tipped. Sweet expression. Enough neck. Good bone. Excellent feet. Moved well.

3rd – Allsopp - Grandgenes She Has The Look

Yearling Bitch

Entries: 4 Absentees: 1

1st – Fisher - Shellamoyed Goldilocks

Balanced head with good proportions and rounded muzzle, medium almond eyes giving her a sweet expression well used ear. Good reach of arched neck. Level back, good spring of rib, nice slope of croup. Good front and rear angulations which showed in her smooth movement

2nd – O’connell - Degallo Golden Girl

Pretty girl with sweet expression, almond well set eyes, good use of ears. Balanced throughout straight front and good feet. Enough bone. Moved well

3rd – Purchase - Puncknowle April Delight

 Post Graduate Bitch

Entries: 9 Absentees: 3

1st – Barrowclough - Shadowess Ginger Biscuit - R.C.C

Lovely feminine well balanced tapering head complete with correct expressive eyes and well placed and used ears. Good parallels. Straight front and good feet. Very elegant neck leading into a well-balanced body, good spring of rib, nice sweep over loin and slope of croup. Tail well carried. Balanced throughout and presents an elegant profile. Smooth and steady on the move with reach and drive.

2nd Reekie - Ellenyorn Elixir

Alert and attentive with a nice head, well set almond eyes well placed ears, Adequate reach of neck and bone. Shapely body in lovely condition. Sweet expression. Moved light

3rd – Jackson - Ribans Starlet of Milesend (jkc)

 Limit Bitch

Entries: 12 Absentees: 0

1st – Stafford - Rannerdale The Showgirl

Another feminine elegant girl with lovely dark almond eyes, good ears and underjaw. Sweet expression. Balanced head. Well made with balanced angles. Nicely arched neck Good Spring of rib and depth of chest, nice sweep over loin. Well set tail. Well bent stifles. Level topline. Straight front and good feet. Lovely profile. Very sound and light on the move so graceful.

2nd – Ritchie - Jaelis Mystique Reality JW

Rich Sable with sweet head and expression, balanced with rounded muzzle. Good underjaw. Lovely well place tipped ears and well-placed eyes. Good length of body with nicely sloping croup and set of tail. Pleasing outline and covered the ground with her light movement.

3rd – Smith - Kiemont Paris Is A Charmer at Bramblecroft JW

Open Bitch

Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

1st – Pearson- Edglonian Slack Alice – C.C

Quality sable with well-proportioned feminine head, level planes and correct stop. Dark almond expressive eyes, well placed tipped ears. Rounded muzzle and good underjaw. Long arched neck good topline and sweep over loin. Good balanced angulation, depth of chest and spring of rib. Good length and set of tail. Well bent stifle Balanced throughout. Straight front good feet and bone. Another elegant and balanced girl who shows herself to her advantage. Moved freely with reach and drive.

2nd Robinson - Ch Lavika Lucid Dreams

Pretty Blue Merle dark almond eyes and small well carried ears, balanced head with nicely rounded muzzle. Good parallels. Nicely arched neck’ Level topline straight front and good feet, good bend of stifle. Very graceful, moved light and smooth.

3rd – Stafford - Rannerdale Abracadabra

Veteran Bitch

Entries: 5 Absentees: 0

1st – Reekie - Ellenyorn Echo Falls VW – Best Veteran.

9-year-old sable in excellent condition and so well-muscled. Beautiful expression from her almond eyes which was added to by the well-set tipped ears, good parallel planes. Nice reach of arched neck leading into level back, tail well set good croup. Movement smooth and very graceful. So well presented.

2nd Pearson - Edglonian Starlet

Sable and white in lovely condition with a balanced head and sweet expression, almond eyes and well placed and used ears. Good reach of neck which is slightly arched. Presents a beautiful shape. So close between these lovely girls who moved so light with ease.

3rd -Gamble - Balidorn Solitude at Solyric JW