Goosnargh & Longridge Agricultural Society

Goosnargh & Longridge Agricultural Society Open Show

6th July 2024

Thank you to David Howarth and the committee for inviting me to judge and your hospitality on the day at this lovely show. My stewards were smashing, and we had a few laughs during the day. As the show fell on the weekend of Boston Ch Show it was understandable that there were absentees, and to those who turned out in the unpredictable weather, thank you so much.

Alaskan Malamute

Junior (1, 1abs)

Post Graduate (no entries)

Open (1)

1st Croft’s DREAMWOLVES OH MY OH MY - 7yr male lovely substance throughout, strong head with correct almond shaped eye and ear set, slight stop, large muzzle. Muscular neck, leads onto a body that is well developed with a good depth of chest, muscular loins onto a rear that has good angles, he used these well on the move. Good heavy bone throughout, nice coverage and good muscle tone. Stood on good feet and strong in hock. Moved well in all directions. BOB and pleased to award him WG3.

Dobermann

Junior (no entries)

Post Graduate (1)

1st Balshaw’s COCKNETOKA OVER THE LINE - 2yr brown bitch such a lovely nature. She has a nice head with good skull, nice length of muzzle, good eye and with nice fill, cheeks are flat, flews and lips clean. Neck is of a good length, pleasing top line, body developed with a nice depth of brisket, upper arm is of a good length allowing elbows to be tight, stood straight in front onto tight compact feet. Rear angles are well balanced, she stands on strong hocks. Her rear angles allowed her to drive well on the move once she settled. BOB and WG4

Open (no entries)

Newfoundland

Puppy (3, 1abs)

1st Leech’s MILEOAK HUBBLE BUBBLE - 7mth male with lovely construction throughout and demonstrates this when he moves where his angles allow him to cover the ground with ease. His head is obviously still developing but is very pleasing, a good skull, with nice ears, correct muzzle which has broad, eyes are showing a little haw but hopefully will tighten as his head matures. Neck is of fair length onto a lovely lay of shoulder, body is developing but all is in balance, rear angles are super with a well bent stifle, and hocks are well let down. Soundness was super for one so young. BOB, BP and later was awarded Working Puppy Group 1.

2nd Bowes’ NEWFANGLED RAISE THE BAR – 9 mth bitch who is a little light in bone. I really liked her head which was proportioned well, strong muzzle, with defined stop, good eye. She has a nice top line which leads to a good croup. Balanced angles which enabled her to move whilst maintaining her shape and with soundness.

Junior (1, 1abs)

Post Graduate (no entries)

Open (1, 1abs)

A.V.N.S.C.

Puppy (5, 3abs)

1st Moulsdale’s COOKIE BOMBS LEO FROM THE OLD OAKS (IMP DEU) – Leonberger of nearly 11 mth male who already displays strength and power whilst being elegant and a free mover. He has the loveliest of heads which is developing still, but already is well proportioned, medium ears carried well with good feathering, dark eye and a lovely dark mask. Neck is already showing strength this blends well onto a well-placed shoulder, he is still a little narrow in chest but that is acceptable for his age. He has a good top line, a slight rise over his rump onto a nice croup. His body is of a good length, with nice depth of chest. Rear angles are pleasing and he used these to his advantage on the move where he displayed soundness. Best AVNSC and Best Puppy and a well-deserved Puppy WG2.

2nd Tasker & Molloy’s NEWARTHDANE MARS – 7 ½ mth Black Dane male who is a little fine in bone, he has just the right amount of cover on him. Whilst he is a very raw youngster, he is well balanced throughout. He has a nice head, with good length of muzzle, a dark eye showing no haw, he gives a good expression, correct length of neck. His conformation is pleasing, length of body is correct with a good croup and tail set. He moved sound in all directions, and was handled with total calmness which was passed on to him, he has such a lovely nature.

Junior (no entries)

Post Grad (3, 3abs)

Open (2, 2bs)

A.V. Import Breed Register (no entries)

WORKING GROUP

1. Egerton & Sutcliffe’s BEREYDA THE REAL DEFENDER JW – 21mth Rottweiler male who has fabulous ring presence. He is in super condition with substantial substance for his age. Head is correct with dark eye, lovely ear size which are carried well, stop is correct, broad muzzle and large black nose. Muscular neck blends well onto a pleasing front, he stands straight in front and has a good angle to pastern and finished with compact feet. Deep well sprung rib cage, top line is level with strength in loin, broad croup with good tail set and carriage. Upper thigh has super muscle development, hocks are straight. He moved with accuracy around the ring showing soundness at all times.

2. Judd’s TISSIE’S RED DAWN – 2 ½ yr Dogue De Bordeaux bitch. What a gorgeous head she has, I really liked her, good width of skull, ears are set high and carried well, oval eye showing no haw, cheeks are developed with good muscle, pronounced stop. Neck is strong, her front is super and so nice to go over, lovely depth of chest with good width, nice rib development which is well sprung. Muscular rear which has well angulated stifles and finished with strong hocks. She moved very sound in all directions.

3. Croft’s DREAMWOLVES OH MY OH MY – Alaskan Malamute (see breed for critique)

4. Balshaw’s COCKNETOKA OVER THE LINE – Dobermann (see breed for critique)

WORKING PUPPY GROUP

1. Leech’s MILEOAK HUBBLE BUBBLE – Newfoundland (see breed for critique)

2. Moulsdale’s COOKIE BOMBS LEO FROM THE OLD OAKS (IMP DEU) (see AVNSC for critique)

3. Brereton’s HEIDEVANS UNSTOPPABLE – 7mth Rottweiler bitch – Medium bone that is in keep with her size, head is still developing but proportions are correct, nice length of neck. Front angles are balanced and she stands on good feet. Length of body is correct and depth of body is pleasing. Her rear angles aren’t quite as good and therefore let her down on the move. Handled calmly and confidently.

A.V. Working

Puppy (3, 1 WD)

1st Tasker & Molloy’s NEWARTHDANE MARS – Great Dane – critique in AVNSC Puppy where he was placed 2nd

2nd Brereton’s HEIDEVANS UNSTOPPABLE – Rottweiler – critique in working puppy group where she was placed 3rd

Veteran (4, 2abs)

1st Rimmer’s AMAZON TOUCH THE BREEZE IN MILLWOOD - 7yr Dobermann extremely showy bitch presented in superb condition. Her profile is very pleasing. Head was very nice and clean, flat skull with slight stop, almond shaped dark eye with good fill, muzzle has good depth with tight lips. She stands straight in front onto compact feet, chest is developed well with a nice spring of rib. Top line is strong and held at all times, rear angles are well developed with a nice bend to stifle, hocks are strong. Tail set and carriage is good. On the moved she covered the ground so well.

2nd Croft’s DREAMWOLVES OH MY OH MY – Alaskan Malamute (see breed for critique)

Special Beginners

1st Brereton’s KIKI VOM ANAGASTUM – 3yr old mature Rottweiler bitch. She has super bone and substance and presented in tip top condition. Strong yet feminine head, with dark eye, moderate stop, strong muzzle, ear is of correct size where they lay close to a good cheek. Round muscular neck, she has a nice spring of rib, with a good depth and width to chest. Her front angles are pleasing, and feet are compact. Rear is very muscular, first thigh is a little bit short, if longer it would give her a better bend to stifle to enable her to drive through more. She has strong hocks and moved sound in all directions. Handled so well. Was pleased to hear that she went on to take Best Special Beginner in Show.

PASTORAL

Australian Shepherd

Junior (2, 1abs)

1st Bluck, Timperon & Edwards’ TRIFORCE FIN RAZIEL – 13mth bitch with super conformation throughout, she excels in front angles, her length of body is correct, chest has good depth and elbows are tight to chest. Stands straight with a nice angle to pasterns which are strong, and onto compact feet. Head is dry and skull to muzzle ratios are correct, moderate stop, almond shaped eyes, ears are placed well, she gives a lovely expression. Hindquarters are pleasing and mirror her front assembly, these worked well together where she performed well on the move covering the ground with ease. Handled so well. BOB and placed 3rd in a strong Pastoral Group.

Post Grad (1, 1abs)

Open (no entries)

Bearded Collie

Junior & Post Grad (no entries)

Open

1st Muir’s DOUGLASDALE DREAM ISLAND - 7 yr bitch a little bit fine, but her substance also reflected this. She has a pleasing head, with good skull, stop and muzzle. Neck is of medium length onto a nicely put together front where her angles are good and matched with her rear angles. These worked well together on the move, and topline was able to remain strong. Body is of good depth and length. Moved sound at all times. BOB

Border Collie

Junior (1, 1abs)

Post Grad (2, 1abs)

1st Buckley’s AMKAMEL HALF BLOOD PRINCE JW – 21 mth male of medium size and bone. Broad skull, stop is good, length of muzzle is good and tapers well. Strong neck of fair length, blending onto a front that has a good lay of shoulder, and return of upper arm, where elbows are tight to chest. Body is developing well, with a good depth to chest. Broad hindquarters with pleasing angles. He is well balanced which enables him to move well, where he was sound in all directions. Presented in super condition with great coat. BOB

Open (no entries)

Collie (Rough)

Puppy (no entries)

Junior (2)

1st Boyle’s TIMELESS DESTINY STAR ACTIS OVER BARRENCLOUGH (IMP POL) NAF TAF – 14mth bitch who is very nice, she is put together well. Head is very clean with flat skull and tapers well towards her nose, dark eye of medium size, ears set well and used correctly. Front is good with shoulders sloping well and a good return of upper arm gives a good angle. She stands straight in front, with elbows tight. Body is of fair length, onto well angled hind quarters with well let down hocks. She moved with ease in all directions. Really liked her and I am sure she will do well as she matures, was pleased to award her BOB and then later Pastoral Group 4.

2nd Mills’ HANCALE EDINA MONSOON AT LEMICEE – 13mth bitch, a nice bitch who is balanced within herself. She has a very attractive head I preferred her overall expression, very clean head, flat skull with a nice taper to nose, dark medium eye, semi- erect ears which were used well. She stands straight in front, good length of body, rear angles match her front, movement was sound. Presented in super condition.

Post Grad (3)

1st Mills’ HANCALE EDINA MONSOON AT LEMICEE (2nd in Junior for critique)

2nd Boyle’s MONSOLANA ASPIRE TO INSPIRE OVER BARRENCLOUGH (IMP RUS) - A 4yr mature male, good masculine head with a nice expression. Not as well balanced as 1st place which shows on the move, he has a good spring of rib, nice croup with good tail set and carriage. Good bone throughout and strong hocks. Lovely dense coat presented in super condition.

3rd Rose’s BELDONES CLEMENTINE AVEC COLORATURA

Open (7, 1abs)

1st Edwards & Bluck’s PAULARA LUCY IN THE SKY FOR ELSHAJO - 4yr mature bitch who headed this close class. Her head and expression are lovely, muzzle tapers well from a flat skull, ears are used well. Powerful neck of a good length. I liked her conformation; she has a pleasing front and lovely rear angles. Spring of rib is good as is length of body onto a strong broad croup. She showed power on the move where she covered the ground well.

2nd Boyle’s BARRENCLOUGH HEART OF GOLD – 6 ½ yr male mature who oozes masculinity. He has a gorgeous head, flat skull, erect ears which he used well and dark eye. He has a good profile in stance and on the move, there was not much between 1 and 2, like 1st he has lovely angles and powerful hocks. Nice body development. He moved with soundness and positivity at all times.

3rd Edwards’ CORISIAN FRENCG TEASE FROM SHULUNE

Lancashire Heeler

Puppy (2)

1st Griffins’ DROVERSROCK TIGERS EYE – 8mth bitch who is very raw. At present she is a little unbalanced which hopefully in time will rectify. She has a good head, with a good width to skull, and muzzle to skull is in proportion. Neck is of moderate length and leads onto a good lay of shoulder. She has a nice top line, and strong tail set. Her upper thigh is developing well, with a good thickness and muscle development. Pastoral Puppy Group 1.

2nd Bowker’s ROSIE BOUQUET – 10mth bitch with nice body conformation, she was presented in good condition with muscle development. Pleasing head with good width between ears, which are set well, almond shaped dark eye. Finished off with good feet.

Junior (1)

1st Thwaite’s TUDORBROOK MORGANA AT RIBBLESPRIDE – 16mth bitch. Head has a wide flat skull with ears set well, moderate stop and muzzle tapers towards nose, almond shaped eye. Neck is of moderate length onto a super front where her lay of shoulder is correct as is her upper arm which enables her elbows to be tight to ribs. Strong pasterns and good feet. Super top line, onto strong hindquarters where her upper thigh is well muscled, with a good bend to stifle. Her movement was powerful, very natural and free. I really liked her and was pleased to award her BOB and then later in a super group she was award G2.

Post Grad (4, 1abs)

1st Hughes’ POOLHEYWOOD BARNEY JW – A nearly 2yr old strongly made male, with good bone throughout. Head is masculine and in keep with his overall body, strong muscular neck. Strong top line which was maintained at all times. He would benefit from a better lay of shoulder, hind quarters are well muscled and these were used well on the move.

2nd Wiseman’s FOXTHYME TILLY – 2yr bitch, head gives an alert expression with lovely dark almond shaped eye. Nice length of neck, lacks a little in front angles which knocks her out of balance, as her thighs are well muscled with a good bend to stifle. She used all she had on the move where she was sound in all directions.

3rd Griffin’s SIMONSVILLE FENWICK

Open (5, 2abs)

1st Davies’ TAIGWYNION FREYA SADIE IN RONLEYDON – 3yr old mature bitch with a good overall balance. Head is feminine and gives a lovely expression, her ear set is correct with a good width to skull, muzzle tapers towards nose. She has a nice length to neck which leads to a well-placed lay of shoulder, pasterns are strong, nice spring of rib, elbows close to ribs. Top line is strong and leads to a lovely tail set and carriage. Upper thigh is developed with visible muscle, nice bend to stifle and hocks well let down. She moved sound in all directions using her angles well.

2nd Thwaite & Hayes’ CH RIBBLESPRIDE LADYTRON – At nearly 7 years of age this bitch has lovely conformation. She is a little stronger in type to 1st, her head is good, flat skull which is of good width, ear set is correct, muzzle tapers well towards nose with good planes. Strong neck onto a nice lay of shoulder, well developed rib cage, hindquarters are strong, with well let down hocks. Slight wave to coat, strong tail carried well. It was a close decision with 1st place, I just preferred the overall type of 1st. She moved free and sound in all directions.

3rd Davies’ BLACK ROSE IN RONLEYDON

Samoyed

Junior (2)

1st Helm’s ANNECEY’S MISCHIEVOUS MAX – 14mth male, nice head with flat skull, dark almond eye, muzzle is correct with dark lips, lovely ear size set and carriage. Strength in neck which is short. Body is still developing. Not over done in angles, but is balanced. He moved sound in all directions, but hackneys on the move. BOB

2nd Johnson & Knipe’s LIMIT IS THE SKY YOSHI AND US (IMP SVK) – 9mth male, sadly not a happy bunny in the ring today. He has the most beautiful head, still developing but what is already there is super, his head is complimented with a dark eye and lip. Neck of medium length which leads onto good front angles, his hindquarters are equally as good. He excelled in movement where his angles worked so well together. Whilst he did lack confidence, he allowed me to go over him, hopefully with help from others and the calmness of his handler he will get there, well I do hope he does as he is gorgeous. BP & PPG3

Post Grad (1, 1abs)

Open (no entries)

Shetland Sheepdog

Puppy (2, 1abs)

1st Ferguson’s DINMORE WILD BLUE YONDER OF FERVAILA - 11mths male, a youngster who was developing well, good bone, and head is in keep with his size. Head has a flat skull, nice length of muzzle with gentle stop, good ear set, gives an overall nice expression. Good reach of neck onto an adequate front. Length of body is correct, ribs well sprung, strong top line blending onto a nice croup. His hindquarters are pleasing where he has good angles, hocks are strong and well let down. Moved sound in all directions. BP & PPG2

Junior (2, 1abs)

1st Ferguson’s DINMORE WILD BLUE YONDER OF FERVAILA (see puppy for critique)

Post Grad (6, 3abs)

1st Hughes’ VIOLA RIVINIANA FOR COCHOCHR – 5yr bitch with such a lovely head and expression beautifully set ears nice eye shape gentle stop muzzle of good length, with the topline of muzzle being parallel with her flat skull. She has nice length of neck onto a good front assembly, stands straight in front, good pasterns and lovely feet. Ribs are well sprung and meet well with elbows. Top line is strong, and blends onto a nice croup. Hindquarters are well angled with a nice bend to stifle and mirror her front assembly well. Her angles allowed her to stand well at all times. Moved effortlessly around the ring. BOB

2nd Savage’s SHELLAMOYED MIDNIGHT MAX AT SAVATAURUS – 2yr male. I liked his head and expression, ears are carried well, and complimented with a lovely almond shaped eye. He stands straight in front onto nice feet. His angles throughout are adequate and balanced both fore and after. Top line is good, just a little bit tucked up. His balance enabled him to retain his shape on the move, where he did this soundly.

3rd Ferguson’s DINMORE WILD BLUE YONDER OF FERVAILA

Open (4, 2abs)

1st Smith’s KIEMONT PARIS IS A CHARMER AT BRABLECROFT JW – 3yr bitch with a lovely feminine head, complimented with a dark almond shaped eye, and nice ear carriage, gentle stop and muzzle that tapers to nose. Neck is strong and leads onto a well-placed shoulder, she stands straight in front onto good feet. Ribcage is developed with body of correct length. Croup is broad and blends nicely onto well angled hindquarters. Hocks are strong. She moved efficiently around the ring.

2nd Hughes’ AFTERGLOW MERINO – 3yr bitch who was very laid back, such a lovely nature. Good head type, she has a beautiful expression which is enhanced by her ear carriage. Nice size and bone throughout, well sprung rib cage, body is correct length. Her croup is nice as are her rear angles, which have a good bend to stifle. Would benefit with a little more angle in front. Moved sound.

3rd Savage’s WILLOWTHORN KOBALT STAR BY SAVATAURUS JW JUN CH

A.V.N.S.C. Pastoral

Puppy (no entries)

Junior (2)

1st Jasper & Kitchen’s PAFAXEN REWRITE THE STARS – Pyrenean Mountain Dog – 13mth male, what a well balanced and very much ‘together’ dog for his age. He is as expected, powerful yet elegant, with solid bone. Skull has a nice curve, ears lay flat against head, almond shaped eyes which show no haw, good fill, gentle stop, muzzle is strong and tapers to nose. Neck blends onto a lovely front, with correct angles to aid his movement, he stands straight in front, nice angle to pastern then onto tight feet. Body is developing well, chest has good depth, back is broad and straight and blends onto his croup which has a nice curve. Hindquarters are powerful, his upper thigh is already muscled, he has medium angles which match well with his front. Hocks are strong. He floated around the ring with ease. Whilst both he and his handler are new to this game, they didn’t let each other down where they put on a superb performance. Turned out in super condition. Best AVNSC, in the group I could not deny him Pastoral Group 1, and later Best Pastoral Special Beginner.

2nd Blackwood’s TWOJOS BEAUTIFUL DAY – Old English Sheepdog - at just 12mths of age this bitch is still developing. Her coat is coming through. Head is pleasing, complimented with a good eye, defined stop, muzzle broad and square with black nose, ears are carried well. She would benefit from a little more angles overall but she has a lovely square profile and hopefully when she matures this will improve. She moved sound in all directions. Handled well throughout.

Post Grad (1)

1st Leavesley’s LIZONI LONE RANGER – Smooth Collie - 18mth male. Masculine head, which has a medium almond shaped eye. Stands lovely and straight in front, good lay of shoulder with correct upper arm, elbows are close to chest. Strong topline and undercarriage. Moulded croup, hindquarters are pleasing with a moderate bend of stifle, strong hocks. He moved sound and honest in all directions.

Open (3)

1st Richardon’s LIZONI VA VA VOOM – Smooth Collie – 3yrs old on the day. This bitch won the class on her overall balanced conformation. Head planes are good, ears were carried and used well, dark eye and gentle stop. Her neck leads onto a well-placed shoulder. Depth of brisket is correct with a developed chest. Spring of rib and length is body is pleasing, complimented with a strong topline onto a moulded croup. She has a nice bend to stifle onto strong hocks which are well let down. Presented in lovely condition.

2nd Holmes’ BLAMORDER MAKERS MARK JW – Smooth Collie – At just under 2 yrs of age this young lady has lovely substance. I did prefer her head type to first place, it is a lovely clean wedge shape, good skull and ear set, and complimented with a correct stop and good eye. Her front is still developing, and feel that when this happens her brisket will drop that bit more. Rib cage is developed, top line and under carriage are also pleasing. Her rear angles are well put together where good muscle development is visible on her thighs. Another that was turned out so well.

A.V. Imported Breed Register (no entries)

PASTORAL GROUP

1. Jasper & Kitchen’s PAFAXEN REWRITE THE STARS – Pyrenean Mountain Dog (see AVNSC Junior for critique)

2. Thwaite’s TUDORBROOK MORGANA AT RIBBLESPRIDE – Lancashire Heeler (see Junior in breed class for critique)

3. Bluck, Timperon & Edwards’ TRIFORCE FIN RAZIEL – Australian Shepherd (see Junior in breed class for critique)

4. Boyle’s TIMELESS DESTINY STAR ACTIS OVER BARRENCLOUGH (IMP POL) NAF TAF – Rough Collie (see Junior in breed class for critique)

PASTORAL PUPPY GROUP

1. Griffins’ DROVERSROCK TIGERS EYE – Lancashire Heeler – (See puppy in breed class for critique)

2. Ferguson’s DINMORE WILD BLUE YONDER OF FERVAILA – Shetland Sheepdog – (See puppy in breed class for critique)

3. Johnson & Knipe’s LIMIT IS THE SKY YOSHI AND US (IMP SVK) – Samoyed – (See puppy in breed class for critique)

A.V. Pastoral

Puppy

1st Ferguson’s DINMORE WILD BLUE YONDER OF FERVAILA – Shetland Sheepdog – (See puppy in breed class for critique)

2nd Bowker’s ROSIE BOUQUET – Lancashire Heeler - (See puppy in breed class for critique)

Veteran

1st Boyle’s BARRENCLOUGH DIAMOND DAYS JW – Rough Collie – 8yr old male who has a pleasing head with good expression. Good depth of chest, well sprung ribs, nice length of body. Angles are pleasing and work well together on the move where he displayed soundness in all directions. Stood on good feet.

2nd Savage’s WILLOWTHORN KOBALT STAR BY SAVATAURUS JW JUN CH – Shetland Sheepdog – 8yr male, top sized male with bone to match. His head and expression are masculine and attractive and in keep with his overall size, good eye compliments his expression. Would benefit from more angles, but he is balanced within himself and holds himself together on the move.

3rd Muir’s DOUGLASDALE DREAM ISLAND – Bearded Collie

Special Beginners

1st Jasper & Kitchen’s PAFAXEN REWRITE THE STARS – Pyrenean Mountain Dog – (see AVNSC Junior for critique)

2nd Buckley’s AMKAMEL HALF BLOOD PRINCE JW – Border Collie – (see Post Grad breed for critique)

3rd Hughes’ POOLHEYWOOD BARNEY JW

Judge: Andrea Maltas (Virlees)