Boston & District Canine Society

My first time awarding CCs in this delightful breed and huge thanks to exhibitors for their support, the entry topping the group. The quality was high and with some huge classes, I was splitting hairs for top honours. For me I was looking for dogs that were of correct proportion and had the correct smooth and long reaching action, as expected in a breed designed to work over gruelling conditions in all weathers. Whilst the beardie has always had a good length to its coat, its is supposed to serve a purpose and enhance the shape, not hide it. I felt some exhibits were rather over coated and some surprisingly not well groomed, the under coat being matted in some. Delighted with my main winners and sadly there were others who really caught my eye who had to be content with lower places today.

PD (1) 1. Cheryshd The Way You Are by Bethlyntee (Mrs L Dumbrell), br/w, very attractive, masculine of good size and well angulated. Broad flat skull, eyes of good colour, strong muzzle balanced to skull. Correct confident character. Firm topline to sloping croup and low set tail, which has correct upward swirl. Sound in all directions and covers ground with good stride length. JD (10, 1) 1. Whole Lotta Love from Noonie Bears by Irisaddition (Imp Bel) (R Salter), striking b&w, correct outline with 5:4 proportions, firm topline to rounded croup and low set tail. Well angulated front and rear. Attractive in head, masculine, square skull, dark eye, Well developed in chest stands on tight oval feet. Moved cleanly from front and rear and with good extension. 2. Highglade Atreyu by Dychix (Mrs D Beech), correct in profile with very good angulation, and good neck. Attractive head flat skull, balance strong muzzle and good eye. Just needs to develop in chest. Moved well, though not quite front extension of winner. 3. Clanwillow Crown and Glory (Mrs S B & Mr K R Jones). YD (2,1) 1. Kiltondale Heat of The Night JW (Mr & Mrs I Pickup), good size male with correct outline and daylight underneath. Good bend of stifle could just do with shade more front angulation. Firm back and strong loin. Attractive head, flat square skull balanced to strong muzzle, large nose. Needs to develop in chest to complete the picture. Moves soundly, though not quite the front reach of some. ND (4) 1. Whole Lotta Love from Noonie Bears by Irisaddition. 2. Highglade Atreyu by Dychix. 3. Clanwillow Crown and Glory. GD (4,1) 1. Kiltondale Heat of The Night JW. 2. Sylvabrae Newtons Law (Miss S E Butcher) present correct proportions in outline 5:4, with good angles. Firm topline and good croup, low set tail which is of correct length. Well coated. Head is of good length, but needs little more width to back skull, ears well set. Needs to develop and broaden in chest. Moved well. 3. Beabeardies X'factor for Wildan (Mrs C A Johnson) PGD (2) 1. Dychix Never Ending Story (Mrs D Beech), good outline and balance, with good reach of neck and correct angulation. Pleasing topline to croup and low set tail, which is of exceptional length. Well developed in chest. Skull and muzzle are well balanced. Would prefer eye a little darker on a b&w and shade more width across skull. Moved well in all directions. 2. Moonhill Rodney Trotter JW (Mrs B White) – good length to height, though would like a little more neck. Stands well, with good bend of stifle, firm topline to low set tail. Muzzle and skull are well balanced for length, skull is flat and square, ears set well. Moved soundly in all directions but preferred the overall coverage of the winner. LD (6) 1. Talraz Badge of Honour JW (Ms V Nolan), was very taken with this boy, super in profile with a good amount of daylight underneath, coat is weather proof. He is well angulated front and rear. Good reach of neck which flows to firm back, good strong loin and low set tail. Deep chest, and good spring of rib. Stands on good feet. Head is square and flat – good strength to muzzle which is balanced to skull, good nose and jaw. He excels on the move, sound in all directions, covers the ground with super length of stride, one who fills the eye on the move, and looks like could do a day’s work, DCC & BOB. 2. Fraglestone Family Affair (Miss P K & Mr S C Brooks & Grundy), somewhat heavy coated so not easy to see his lines, but when you get underneath, he is balanced in conformation, with good angles and sufficient neck. Firm topline and well-set tail. Masculine broad square skull with good strong muzzle to balance and nice eye. Moved soundly in all directions. 3. Brodaty Limited Edition at Bethlyntee (Mrs L Dumbrell) OD (12) 1. Fr/lux/cze/bel Ch Corimist The Sun King (Miss M Strzelczyk), heading up a strong class, good size, of correction length to height ratio, smooth outline. Good angles front and rear. Correct weatherproof coat, but plenty of daylight underneath so could see his shape. Well dropped chest. Stands on oval feet. Strong masculine head, which is balanced to muzzle. Moved with reach, close decision for best dog, RCC. 2. Malandex Most Xquisit (Miss M.j. & Miss R Baker & Van De Hoef) lots to like about this dog and he was my BD last time I judged; just feel he carries a little too much coat which makes him look heavy. Getting hands on him, shows he is well put together, with good angulation and neck. Strong square masculine head, of good width and strong muzzle. Deep in chest and with good length from rib. Another who excels on the move with plenty of reach and positive action. 3. Potterdale Gorgeous George (Mr J J & Miss A E Garrity & Tibbetts). VD (4) 1. Pretty Bear Beautiful Bill at Croftdale (Imp Deu) (Mrs Hinchliffe),br/w, not tallest dog but is well balanced and correct ratio. Handler needs to watch not setting front legs too far forward. Well balanced marked angulation, good length to neck. Correct balance for skull and muzzle and not overdone with head furnishings, some Bearded collie heads are starting to look like OES. Best mover in the class. 2. Ch Snikkles Bluebeard at Pirateer JW ShCM ShCEx VW (Miss A M Gibb) taller dog in good coat. His hind angulation shows good bend of stifle but would prefer more layback of shoulder and reach to neck. Square skull of good size, with strong muzzle, large eye of good colour. Moved ok from front and rear but prefer more reach in front. 3. Ch Snowmead Shades of Gray JW (Ms J L Waldron) SBD (2) 1. Sylvabrae Newtons Law. 2. Bramblemead Bollinger Boy (Mrs K & Mr R & Miss J Axford), lovely, coated dog only 16 months, good topline, currently stands up on legs. Needs to mature and broaden throughout but has flat skull and good eye colour for slate/w. Sweet expression. Presented very well. GCDSD (2) 1. Aoibh Drummer Boy JW (Mrs E M Ayrton), good size male, with good bone and angulation. Correct coat for texture and length. Good topline, tail set little high. Still to broaden in chest and this affects stance in front. Head is masculine, with broad skull, dark eye. Well presented. Moved well in all directions. 2. Bramblemead Bollinger Boy.

MPB (2) 1. Valkyrie De Chester at Tamjenta (Imp Fra) NAF TAF (D Skinner), two very promising bitches First slightly more balanced at this stage, good outline and bone. Super presentation, very calm and steady for such a youngster. Good angulation front and rear. Firm top line to croup and low set tail. Very feminine head, which is balanced in skull for length and width, strong balanced muzzle, good eye eye colour. Excels on the move – good reach, BP & shortlisted in group. 2. Kiltondale Kisses of Fire at Briaryburn (Mrs J & Mr S Leckenby) br/w, well coated, and promising in outline. Feminine head, with balanced length of skull & muzzle, good pigment and eye. Good reach of neck and angles. Another who is well presented. Little bouncy on the move and showing typical character for breed. PB (3,1) 1. Valkyrie De Chester at Tamjenta. 2. Kiltondale Kisses of Fire at Briaryburn. JB (10, 3) 1. Wre Write The Stars from Noonie Bears with Bridus (Imp Bel) JW (Mrs S & Miss E V Bird), B&W. Pleasing in outline, balanced correct angulation and moderate in neck slightly high tail set. Good chest. Lovely dark eye, correct square skull and balanced buzzle. Moves with plenty of reach and holds top line well. 2. Malandex Xpression of Love (Miss M.j. & Miss R Baker & Van De Hoef), Sl/w, similar in outline, another shown in excellent coat, which is well presented. Correct angulation and good croup but felt winner had little more neck. Firm in topline. Attractive head, good eye colour, and pigment balanced head and muzzle, Moves well in all directions. 3. Bramblemead Sparkling Lady JW (Mrs K & Mr R & Miss J Axford) YB (4) 1. Malandex Xpression of Love. 2. There's Something About De Chester at Snowmead JW (Imp Fra) (Ms J L & Miss A H Waldron & Gray), B&W, Correct 5:4 outline, well presented in good coat. Good topline to croup and low set tail set. Well developed in chest but preferred the length of neck of winner. Moderate front angulation. Skull & muzzle well balanced, and with good strength. Moves well just not quite the reach of the winner. 3. Malandex Most Xpressive for Malarkey (Mr A & Mrs H Fiedler) NB (5,2) 1. Kiltondale Kisses of Fire at Briaryburn. 2. Clanwillow Crystal Bay (Mrs S B & Mr K R Jones) shown in good quality coat for texture and length. Firm topline to well set tail, would like to see little more front angulation. Head is feminine with good dark eye and skull & muzzle are balanced in length, just needs to broaden little in skull. Has tendency to stand with hind legs under body, so lower leg isn’t behind point of buttock. 3. Wildan's Timeline for Merrymore (Ms A M Nash) GB (6, 1) 1. Potterdale Royal Sapphire of Atherleigh (Mrs G & Mr M O'connell) Correct proportions, but heavier bodied bitch. Shown in good coat. Holds topline well standing and on move. Would prefer a little bit more angulation, and still to broaden in chest. Eye correct for colour and size, broad nose. Just to broaden in skull. Well presented and moves ok. 2. Corimist Caissa at Lyngem JW (Mrs L & Mr A Burgon), Correct 5:4 proportions but tends to lose top line and rises over the loin, deep chest. In good coat, which is well presented. Moderate neck but would prefer a little more front angulation. Head is good width and length, with strong muzzle. Moved ok behind but would like more reach in profile. 3. Wildan's Dark Sky at Elemark (Mrs F M Richards) PGB (2, 1) 1. Jaroca Josephine at Ravenswyre JW (Miss J M Carter) correct in proportions to give good outline. Well angulated and with medium length of neck. Tail set is low and carried with correct upward lift. Shown in good coat of correct length, so can see her outline properly. Feminine head, dark eye. Moved well in all directions. LB (14, 1) 1. Matamata Lorien Lady at Talraz (Mr M J, Mrs E A & Miss L Jay), very feminine, with lovely expression from dark eye and correct balance of skull and muzzle. Stands well presenting correct outline for length to height and has very good angulation, smooth sweep to low set tail. Sufficient depth of chest. Found her movement very typical, with lovely ground coverage and plenty of drive behind. 2. Kelham Like Dreams Do at Roxilyn JW (Mrs K Edwards), Pleasing outline, with firm topline to croup and low set tail. Needs to drop a little in chest. Well angulated but preferred the reach of neck of winner. Attractive head, with broad, square skull, good muzzle. Move well but not quite the front extension of the winner. 3. Clovabrae Villanelle (Mrs C & Mr G Stead) OB (12, 1) 1. Ch Potterdale Precious Rose (Mr M, Mrs J & Mrs D Lewis & Moreland), excellent outline, loved the smooth flow from back skull to tip of tail, firm topline, tail set is low, and carried with correct upward swirl. Stands four square, with perpendicular hocks aligned to buttocks. Coat of good condition and sufficient to provide correct barrier to wind/rain. Feminine head, flat broad skull, lovely dark eye good balance of muzzle and skull, large nose. Winning this strong class on her super movement, correct effortless stride with reach., BCC. 2. Ch Pipadene Xtraa Hint of Chili JW (Mr & Mrs L J Betts), another super quality bitch, with lovely flowing outline, nothing exaggerated, oozing moderation. Very good angles front and rear, shown in super coat, and well presented. Alert and attentive to handler shown in free stand. Feminine head, skull and muzzle balanced and with large eye of good colour, ears set well with good furnishing. Moves effortlessly and with minimum lift of feet. RCC. 3. Zoesta Sheer Bliss at Moonhill (Mrs B White) VB (9, 2) 1. Ch Subessen Blaze of Fire VW (Mrs S & Miss C Bowden), a long time favourite of mine, correct 5:4 proportions, with smooth clean outline. Good angulation front and rear and holding firm topline on stand and move. Low set tail which is of correct length reaching way past hock. Feminine head, good length to skull and muzzle and lovely strong teeth and good jaw. Dark in eye, flat, broad skull. Moved soundly in all directions, with good front extension, BV. 2. Irisaddition Effie Trinket JW (R Salter), heavier coated, slightly longer cast. Firm back and medium length to neck, good bend of stifle but not quite the lay back of shoulder as winner, Mature head, with flat square skull and strong muzzle. Lovely soft expression. Moved soundly but not the stride length of winner. 3. Zoesta Sheer Bliss at Moonhill. SBB (1) 1. Bramblemead Sparkling Lady JW, 3rd in strong junior class, good proportions for height to length, presented beautifully. Firm topline to low set tail, with correct upward swirl. Good angulation and perpendicular hocks. Sufficient neck. Very feminine, square flat skull, good muzzle. Moved well. One who will do well as matures, BSB and 2nd in SB group. GCDSB (3) 1. Bramblemead Sparkling Lady JW. 2. Wildan's Dark Sky at Elemark (Mrs F M Richards) correct balance in profile, but rather immature and narrow throughout. Low set tail, which is of super length. Tends to stand with hocks underneath. Moderate but balanced angulation. Feminine head, just like a little more width. Moved soundly. 3. Adjucet Stand by Me (Mrs R E & Mr I Kneeshaw)