Devon County Agricultural Association

I would like to thank the association for the invitation to judge at this show. I had a lovely day and was delighted with some beautiful dogs to judge.

Shetland Sheepdogs

Thank you for your entries. I really enjoyed this appointment and was impressed with the temperaments. I awarded dogs that were not only beautiful but I felt could do a day’s work.

Puppy (4,1)

1. Prout’s Frecia Heaven by Moonlight – Blue Merle 7 months dog. He was a good size with a symmetrical outline. He was a happy boy and move well. He had enough bone and correct eyes and ears. His head was a good shape and size. He presented as a balanced dog with the potential to do the job.

2. Tunnicliffe’s Dippersmoor Dazzling Star – Sable 6 months bitch. At her first show and presented well with a balanced outlined, good head shape, correct ears and eyes. She moved well. I would prefer a little less rear angulation.

3. Waldron’s Shellamoyed Moonlight Mia at Frecia.

Postgraduate (9,3)

1. Hirst’s Sundark Symphony in Suede – Tricolour 3 years bitch. She had a lovely outline and was balanced. Moved well. Correct eyes and ears. She had a correct coat and texture to coat. She held her topline on the move and presented as typical for the breed.

2. Purchase’s Puncknowle Lucy Blue – Blue Merle 13 month bitch. Balanced outline and moved well. She also had a good topline which was held on the move. She had adequate bone but was less mature than one who presented a more finished picture.

3. Mitchell & Fiddock’s Keycharm Cha Cha Cha at Lowenek.

Limit (7, 1)

1. Robinson’s Lavika Moonlight Storm JW – 2 years Tricolour Dog. This is a balanced dog of good size and bone. His eyes could be darker but they are a good shape and well set. He has the correct ears and head shape. He has a lovely outline and coat. He moved well and was sensitively handled. Reserve Best of Breed

2. Hirst’s Sundark Scaramouche – 2 years Blue Merle Dog. He has a lovely coat and markings. He is lighter on bone than 1 and did not move as well but has a good outline.

3. Purchase’s Puncknowle April Delight.

Open (6, 1)

1. Hirst’s Sundark Simply a Star VW – 10.5 years Tricolour Bitch. This bitch moved so soundly. She has a lovely temperament and is very balanced. She has a good head shape, correct eyes and ears and adequate bone. She was the best mover today. Best of Breed.

2. Robinson’s CH Lavika Black Beauty JW - 7 years Tricolour Bitch. Good outline, topline, correct head eyes and ears. She had a lovely shape and good movement. These two were very close – it was truly the contest of the veterans.

3. Prout’s Milesend Thistle at Lowenek.

Best Puppy: Robinson’s Lavika Astra Storm. 11 month Tricolour bitch of good shape and moving well. (Shown in Postgraduate class)

Australian Shepherd

Thank you for your entries I really enjoyed judging the exhibits. There were some lovely dogs but I found some that were too long, had too much neck and were over angulated resulting in crossing front and rear legs on the move. The ability to be lithe, agile and able to change speed and direction with ease could not be achieved with over angulation. I have always loved this breed and especially how balanced the dogs are and awarded dogs that I felt were closest to the breed standard.

 Puppy (2,0)

1. Stopford’s Amberslade Made in Dublin – Black Tri 7 months bitch. Lovely head good topline and outline. She had a good chest of correct shape and good bone. She was a good size and length and had good feet. Moved well. Best Puppy

2. Smart’s Birkcross She’s Embracing – Black Tri 7 months bitch. Good outline and underline. She had correct eyes and ears. Good bone and good feet. Also moved well. Not as mature as 1 at this point.

Postgraduate (5, 2)

1. Burt’s Aussiame Hot to Trot JW – Black Tri 17months Dog. Balanced dog with good bone, outline and underline. He had good markings and correct eyes and ears. He moved well. Best of Breed

2. Lee’s Accra Forest Moon Over Amenbury (IMP) – Red 19 months Dog. Good outline, head, eyes and ears. Would prefer less angulation on the rear.

3. Coutt’s Amblerslade Catching Angels.

Limit (3, 0)

1. Coutt’s Amberslade Delaware – 12 years Blue Merle Bitch. Good outline with moderate angulations. Balanced with correct height and length ratios. Good bone. Moved well. Head ok. Little wide in front.

2. Scanlan’s Blue Mystique. 2 years Blue Merle bitch. Good topline. Broad skull. Good bone and size. Moved well. Longer than 1.

3. Lee’s Villanyda Witches Moon Over Amenbury (IMP ESP)

Open (6, 1)

1. Hellewell’s Franmar The Thriller – Blue Merle 5 years Dog. Good outline and topline. Lovely coat, eyes and ears. Well defined stop to head. Reserve Best of Breed

2. Burt’s Save The Tears for Another Day with Aussiame (IMP ITA) 3 years Dog. Good head and bone. Good topline and outline. Good head, eyes and ears.

3. Scanlan’s Jotars Reach for the Stars with Franmar.

Border Collie

Thank you for my entry I enjoyed judging your dogs.

Postgraduate (1,0)

1. Donovan-Theron’s Donteron Bouquet of Flowers – 3 years bitch. She has good front feet, a lovely topline and good markings. She was steady on the move. Reserve Best of Breed

Open (1,0)

1. Verplancke’s Taranza Imagination ShCM – 10.5 years Black and White Boy. Good head, eyes and ears. Carrying a bit of extra weight. Good feet and Moved well. Best of Breed

Collie (Rough)

Thank you for your entry. I enjoyed judging your dogs. I was looking for ‘impassive dignity’ and working capacity. I saw dogs today who were over angulated on the rear causing them to have untypical movement which in your breed standard is deemed to be highly undesirable. Incorrect feet are also something I saw.

Postgraduate (6, 2)

1. Ware’s Millubie Essence of Magic at Wassail (IMP SRB) – 2 years Tricolour bitch. Flat skull, good ears and eyes. Adequate bone, good feet, good length.

2. Bolt and Cronk’s Revdicki’s Raffles at Chelborn - Good head, eyes and ears. Good outline and underneck. Correct length of neck and good movement with good feet. More angulated on the rear than one and a bit spooked today.

3. Scamp’s Aaronwell Allure in Black

Limit (6,2)

1. Bolt and Hollywood’s Amalie Chance to Shine – 2 years Tricolour dog with good head, eyes and ears. Enough bone. Outline and movement good. Presented with impressive dignity. Best of Breed

2. Scamp’s Aaronwell Ayebeecee at Marketdene – Tricolour 9 years bitch. Good outline and moved well.

3. Mills’s Samhaven Super Natural at Willowcombe

Open (5,3)

1. Ware’s Wassail Call the Midwife – 4 years bitch. Great mover. Good ears and eyes – head ok. Good feet. Reserve Best of Breed

2. Scamp’s Stregato The Maleficent at Marketdene – 7 years bitch with a lovely head. Good feet. Moved ok.

3. Mills’s Samhaven Super Natural at Willowcombe

Welsh Corgi (Cardigan)

Thank you for bringing your dogs for me to judge. I truly love this breed and was delighted to see them.

Postgraduate (2,0)

1. Lee’s Gowerston Gemstone at Amenbury – 7mths Blue Merle Bitch. Definitely a yard dog. She moved soundly with a good topline. She has a good head, correct ears and eyes. Good outline. Best Puppy

2. Lee’s Chrishama Ice Diamond For Amenbury – 24 months Blue Merle Dog. Good eyes and ears. His head is broad and I would prefer a little more length to his body.

Open (3,0)

1. Sviter’s Faywaidd Spice – 5 years brindle bitch with a good head, eyes and ears. She is a happy girl who is definitely a yard dog. She has lovely feet and great coat of good texture and moved well. Best of Breed

2. Lee’s Chrishama Magic Apprentice for Amenbury. 3 years and all boy. Solid with good bone and outline. Good head and good feet. Sadly he was not enjoying moving on the grass today. Reserve Best of Breed

3. Lee’s Wildcard Spot Check for Horcrux

Welsh Corgi (Pembroke)

Thank you for bringing your dogs. I really enjoyed judging them.

Postgraduate (1,0)

1. Lee’s Rhiew Ravens Royal Tower with Balletcor – 6 years tri dog full of life and moved steadily. He has good ears and teeth. Would prefer a darker eye. Best of Breed

Open (2, 1)

1. Lee’s Balletcor Godric Grifindor for Horcrux – 7 years Red dog with good eye shape – they could be darker. Good ears, head and markings. Good bone and topline. Would prefer more muscle. Reserve Best of Breed

Finnish Lapphund

Thank you for bringing your dogs. I really enjoyed judging them.

Postgraduate (2,0)

1. Critchlow’s Pavoskas Iloilme - 11 months bitch with good head shape. Good ears and eyes. Good topline and underline. Very attractive markings. Good feet. Moved well – such a happy girl. Best Puppy

2. Critchlow & Rudd’s Pavoskas Hilli Helmi - Very attractive 20 month old bitch. Very unsettled. She has a good topline, good outline. She is a little long and I would prefer less angulation on her rear legs.

Limit (1, 0)

1. Rudd’s Infindigo Lintu Henkka 6 years dog. Very happy boy with lovely waggy tail. He is active and alert and has a lovely coat and good bone.

Open (2, 0)

1. Cooper, Cooper and Critchlow’s CH Pavoskas Aly Arttu JW ShCM ShCEx VW – 9 years old male with good head, good bone and good outline. He moved well and was very attentive and has good feet. Best of Breed

2. Critchlow’s CH Pavoskas Ceili JW – nearly 7 years old bitch. She has a lovely head, eyes and ears and moved well. Reserve Best of Breed

German Shepherd Dog

Thank you for your entry I was flattered by the numbers entered.

Postgraduate (4, 3)

1. Fenn & Foster’s Chalksville As if by Magic Over Jandeburn. 14 months dog with good topline, good bone, good outline, good markings and good head, ears and eyes. Was a little overstretched on the move. Best of Breed

Samoyed

Thank you for bringing your dogs today I enjoyed judging them.

Postgraduate (5,1)

1. Prout’s Olimpia Maltayed at Furzeland (IMP POL) – 8 months bitch with good outline, bone and feet. Moved well. Good head, eyes and ears. Good pigment and lots to say. Best of Breed and Best Puppy

2. Willcock’s Ti Amo Boschi Vecchi for Dynar (IMP ITA) JW RSM - 25 months old bitch with good outline. She has good eyes, pigmentation and ears. I would prefer her to be more positive on the move.

3. Wilson & Davis’s Gwyneira Scarlet Witch -11 months bitch. She has good eyes and ears. She has good pigmentation and a good outline. She has plenty to say. She is finer in bone.

Open (3, 0)

1. Prout’s Jackson Maltayed At Furzeland (IMP POL) - 2 years old dog with great pigmentation, good ears and eyes. Typical sled dog with good feet and a good outline. He has plenty to say. Reserve Best of Breed

2. Willcock’s SLO CH Mishka Na Severe Jam N Honey for Tea at Dynar (IMP RUS) BE JCH – 2.5 years bitch with a good outline. She has a good coat. Head and pigmentation could be better.

3. Meakin & Turner’s Plyushka Gypsy Lunar Star

Hungarian Puli

Thank you for bringing your dogs I enjoyed judging them.

Open (4, 2)

1. Cowley’s Kashbeluli There we are Then JW – Lovely square boy whose cords are developing. He has good pigmentation, good eyes and ears. He has a level topline and moved well. Best of Breed.

2. Sharpe & Dyer CH Catsun Comanche Legacy ShCEx – 7 years dog. Good coat, dentition and eyes. Moves well. Less square than 1. Reserve Best of Breed.

Old English Sheepdog

Open (2, 0)

1. Wileman’s Lindisfarm Hope Redeemed – 3 years old bitch with correct rise over the loin. Good mover with correct coat. Good Shape. Best of Breed

2. Hick’s Shaggybo Sandman at Lanzon – 2 years handsome dog. Very happy boy who fidgeted today. Reserve Best of Breed