Houghton Le Spring Canine Society

Houghton-Le-Spring Canine Society Open Show Sunday 9th November 2025

Thanks for inviting me to judge today. Thank you to the Exhibitors and Stewards.

Shetland Sheepdog Puppy 1(1)

1st Jeavons:- Grandgenes Panning for Gold

6-month-old Sable and White very promising male in full puppy coat, with a sweet expression with almond shaped eyes and good ear set. Which was showed off well when presented. Good lay back of shoulder, front angulation and spring of rib, leading to an excellent topline and full of croup. Great long tail which really set off the balance of this puppy. Constructed well in the rear, which showed the drive on the move. Confident puppy for his age. One to watch in the future. BP PPG2.

Shetland Sheepdog Junior 2(3)

1st Jeavons:- Grandgenes Play the Game

15-month Sable and White Male. With an excellent Blunt wedge shaped head, with oblique set almond shaped eyes. Neat ears. Fabulous neck leading to correct shoulder angulation, level top line and rear assembly. The overall balance of this dog showed on the move, if there had been an award for RBOB he would have got it.

2nd Mettan-Ure Savandie Meleys

15-month Tri Colour Female. Sweet expression with great ear set and sufficient underjaw. Dark almond shaped eyes which were obliquely set. Great level topline and fall of croup. A little unsettled on the stack. Moved out well, showing her rear construction off.

3rd Boulter:- Shellamoyed a Winters Dream

Shetland Sheepdog Post Graduate 3(4)

1st Parker:- Edglonian Prime Target with Tolarock

2-year-old Shaded Sable and White Male, who likes to enjoy his day. Good underjaw with blunt wedge shape head with level planes, leading to well placed ear set. Sweet expression with a dark oblique set eye. Great chest leading to well sprung ribs, topline with fall of croup. Good rear angulation, showing good drive on the movement profile, keeping his long tail down throughout. Certainly, likes to keep his handler on the ball.

2nd Mettran-Ure:- Savandie Meleys

See Junior critique

3rd Jeffreys:- Ultra Blue

Shetland Sheepdog Open 2(3)

1st Welford:- Ristine Emerald

7-year-old Tricolour Bitch, making her mark in the class from the onset. A well-balanced girl, and when you get your hands on her it doesn’t disappoint. Blunt wedge head shape with level planes, with dark eyes and correct pigment. Ear carriage excellent. Great angulations front with an excellent laid-back shoulder, adequate chest leading to well sprung rib cage. Highly desirable coat texture and colour. Correct topline, leading to a well angled rear with good return of stifle and well let down hocks. Tail was long with an abundance of rich black hair. Excellent movement with reach and drive, excellently. BOB shortlisted in large PG.

2nd Mettran-Ure:- Oakcrofts Venturer Avec Savendie

5-year-old sable and white Male, with a sweet expression and dark eye, blunt wedge head with well set ears, good straight front and angulation leading to a good depth chest, level top line and fall of croup. In great coat with an excellent undercoat. Presented well and moved out with purpose, shame he came against 1st today.

Judge: Gail Jacobs