Huntingdonshire Canine Society

Show – Huntingdon Canine Society

Date – 16th August 2025

Judge – Lynda Nicholas (Nickarlyn)

I would thank all exhibitors who showed under me and accepting decisions in a sporting manner. I was a very last-minute replacement judge and wish Wendell Moore all the very best. Weather was somewhat overcast and windy (not the high temp of previous days) and all dogs/exhibitors found the conditions pleasant. It was a fabulous show Avril, committee and band of helpers did a most marvellous job in some exceptionally trying circumstances (that most of us were unaware of).

A.V.N.S.C

P (4,1)

1 White - Caronlea Celtic Charmer at Joemarlea (IKC) – Australian Shepherd – RES BEST AVNSC/BEST PUPPY AVNSC/P GRP3

7 mths – medium sized, red merle dog. Pleasing masculine head without being overdone with kind expression. Good eye shape, pigmentation harmonises with coat colour. Good body and bone for age and has a smart, balanced, unexaggerated outline. Excellent pasterns and feet. Good width and depth to chest, well off for ribs with broad, strong loin. OK height to length ratio, moderate bone and good core body strength. Moderate angulations and low-set strong hocks ensured he covered the ground well. Presented in correct puppy coat. Confident moving, showing reach and drive.

2 Stevens - Windgunn’s Trigger Point to Ashvens - German Shepherd

Black & Tan dog - lovely youngster. Well coated with strong bone and substance for age (7 mths). Masculine head of good proportions with good stop. Width to skull and strong ear set. Good reach of neck into normal withers and well-placed shoulders with decent return of upper arm. Very good chest development for age. Topline leads into a long, well moulded croup, good hindquarters and correct turn of stifle. Once settled moved with confidence, showing good drive and free front reach whilst retaining a pleasing side gait outline. Sure he will firm up a little as he matures and grows on. Impressive natural stack coming from balanced construction.

3 Cram & Woodford Bowkol Einvala Odyssee – Swedish Valhund

7 mth grey dog. Small and sturdy with good proportions. Nice wedge head with correct eyes and ears that provide typical expression. Level topline, slight tuck-up, standing on well boned legs. Free movement, OK extension and drive. First time in the showring for this pairing demonstrating a great bond – he was keen, alert and wanting to please.

J (2,0)

1 Symonds - Morrioghain Pablo – Hungarian Puli

Black dog 14 months with square outline, cording is starting to form but oh my it involves a lot of work. Dark eye, good bite and pigment. Medium neck, good shoulder angulation, depth to chest and adequate spring of rib. Level topline, short loin and matching rear angulation. Tendency to drop tail but remedied once on the move. Co-ordinated balanced movement with accurate footfall.

2 Daly - Whinfoss Kesansoturi (AI) – Finnish Lapphund

Brown Tan & White dog just had first birthday. Well-proportioned presenting a pleasing outline but could benefit from little more bone and substance. Moderately broad skull, correct ear set, eye colour harmonized with coat, expression could be further enhanced with a less round eye. Moderately angulated front and rear with oval feet. Moved freely around the ring though a little close coming towards me. Tended to drop tail but remedied once on the move

O (4,1)

This was the one class I wished I had more than one red card.

1 Fowler & Mancey - Toptune Angeleyes – Groenendael – BEST AVNSC

3-year-old lovely breed type. Feminine shape, showing elegance and strength without any exaggerations, excellent muscle tone and coming back into coat. Dark, keen oblique set eye with chiselling below, good ear set, well-balanced head proportions on parallel planes with moderate stop. Enough underjaw. Decent arch to neck, OK shoulders and matching return upper-arm. Strong top-line, moderate bend of stifle, correct croup and tailset. Agile and athletic looking. Movement - light and graceful covering the ground with ease.

2 Stevens - CH Windgunn’s Blaze to Ashvens – German Shepherd

Striking black & tan of correct size with super bone and substance. Very well put together, free from exaggeration with excellent proportions and sound/sensible temperament. Has great ring presence and at one with his handler. Masculine head, dark almond eye with firm ears perfectly set.

Reach of neck flows without break into withers. Depth to brisket and impressive fore chest. Good turn of stifle with strong broad well-muscled thighs. True movement coming/going, balanced coordinated, long striding side gait covering the ground fluently and keeping outline throughout.

3 Daly - Tabanyaryy Borealsi Boo - Finnish Lapphund

BEARDED COLLIE

J (4,1)

Three siblings - 14 mths with jackets typical of age – I am sure that they will swap places time over.

1 Reynolds - Beabeardies Blue Velvet RBOB

Blue. The most mature of the siblings, holding a lovely outline of correct proportions. Broad flat skull, muzzle strong, head in balance. Dark well-placed eyes gave soft expression with just a glint of naughtiness. Good reach of neck into well laid shoulder & return of upper arm. Sufficient spring to rib of good length and depth to brisket. Firm topline held on the move. Well-muscled hindquarters with strong short hocks. Once settled moved out covering the ground with ease with a free and easy gait with minimum foot lift. Sympathetically handled to get the best out of him.

2 Mitchell Beabeardies Grace Kelly

Black/white. Not the maturity of brother but the same lovely outline and proportions. Feminine head with pleasing skull, expressive dark eyes, moderate stop. Slight arch to neck, level backline, ribbing carried well back, correct croup and tail set. Good angulation front and rear. A little enthusiastic on the move but true up/back and when concentrating has a lovely side gait coming from her correct angles and carriage.

3 Bevis - Beabeardies Blue Monday

Another lovely girl – time and patience will be her friend.

PG (4,1)

1 Fiedler - Malandex Most Xpressive for Malarkey BOB & GRP 1

2 ½ yr old Slate/white female - lovely construction with balanced 5:4 proportions. Head clean with uber-feminine expression. Dark expressive eye that melt the soul, moderate stop and strong muzzle. Balanced in body, carrying a correctly textured jacket of sensible length that enhanced her virtues. Strong topline both on the stack and moving. Ribbing carried well back, correct croup and tail set. Lovely hindquarters with strong, short hocks. Smooth, fluid effortless gait covering the ground and just floated around the ring. Sadly, slightly spooked in the group by dismantling of tents and their flapping in the wind.

2 Jones - Clanwillow Crown and Glory

Slate boy of good size, correct proportions with good quality jacket. Broad backskull, well placed moderate stop, good eye and strength to muzzle provide for a masculine expression. Body balanced throughout, Level topline and enough ribbing. Matching front/rear angulations. Decent turn of stifle and short below hock Standing on good legs and feet. Not quite the reach/arch of neck of winner.

3 Bowden - Highglade Moon Child at Trileada

O (1,0)

1 Bevis - Beabeardies Cinnamon Girl

5 yr old Fawn & white, ultra feminine, typical outline coming from sound construction would just like a little more substance. Feminine head, with a broad flat skull, enough strength to the muzzle. Good eye shape, harmonising with coat colour give a gentle expression. Moderate neck, OK shoulder placement flowing into a firm/level topline. Good turn of stifle and short below hock ensured she moved out smoothly with enough reach and drive. Tail set on low with correct carriage.

COLLIE – SMOOTH

P (1,0)

1 Naulls - Wynele Limited Edition BOB/BP

7 mths Sable boy – mature for age with plenty of substance. Wedge shaped head with slight stop, OK backskull, good fill of foreface with enough underjaw/tight lip line. Dark obliquely set almond eye and nicely tipped ears used to advantage to enhance expression. Length to neck and correct height/length ratio. Needing time to mature and drop into frame. Correct bone for size with decent pasterns and feet. Matched front and rear angulations. Full of puppy exuberance that added to his charm. Topline held throughout with well set/carried tail. Had the edge over more mature kennelmate today as just preferred his angulations and "Joie de vivre".

O (4,3)

1 Naulls – Wynele Obsession RBOB

4 yr old Tri female. Head a blunt wedge with parallel planes, dark oblique eye, well placed perceptible stop, but reluctant to use well-tipped ears today. Balanced proportions, good ribbing, strong loin, bone and body complement her mid-sized frame. Nice croup and well-set tail that just reached the hock. Well-presented harsh jacket with undercoat. Moved true up and back but felt the puppy showed a more fluid side gait with minimal foot-lift today.

NORGEWIAN BUHUND

O (1,0)

1 Corin & Camm – Mazads Nom De Plume BOB & GRP3

2 yrs old Wheaten dog of good size, compact outline presenting a balanced, workmanlike outlook. Head is correct wedge broad in skull with dark eye /pigment, erect mobile ears give a pleasing expression. Matched front/rear medium angulation. Well off for ribs, bone and body complement his frame. Level backline, short firm loin with high set correctly curled tail. Standing on good legs and feet. Very sound on the move and looking if he could do a full day’s work.

SHETLAND SHEEPDOGS

All coats were presented in tip-top condition today.

P (4,1)

1 Moore - Sanscott Ruby Tuesday BPIB /P GRP2

9 mths Sable feminine puppy, oodles of ring presence with eye-catching outline. Balanced head, oblique/almond dark eye, correct stop. Good underjaw and perfectly tipped ears give a sweet expression. Nicely arched neck, balanced front and rear angulations and sweep over loins. Well set tail carried low. For age good substance (depth of chest/spring of rib) and well-off for bone, good turn of stifle and short below the hock ensured she moved out well with reach and drive. Quality coat that enhanced her shape.

2 Taylor & Yuille - Shelridge Snowflake at Chelmermead

Blue female of similar age but not the maturity of winner. Good height/length proportions. Head still developing but has pleasing expression with parallel planes, blunt wedge, correct stop could benefit from a little more fill to muzzle. Ears used to advantage but still growing into them. Spot on for size, standing on good legs and feet. More length to neck would enhance overall shape. Movement light and accurate, holding topline. Long well-set/carried tail. Absolutely stunning blue colour splashed and marbled with Persil white shawl and legs.

3 Jackson - Kishdigra An Irish Blessing for Clairvelle (IKC)

J (1,0)

1 Naulls - Wynele Final Impact

Sable - 10 mth up to size masculine puppy. Well-balanced head, dark eye, correct stop though expression could be a little softer. Ears used to advantage but a tad heavy. Well-spring ribs and depth to brisket, looking a little square in outline today. Good bone, feet and pasterns. Moved true up and back, started off a little wide remedied as he got into his stride and showed easy profile gait holding topline on the go-around. Correctly textured coat in abundance.

PG (4,1)

1 Rutterford - Myter Black Tarquin at Stormhead JW BOB / GRP2

Smart tri dog wearing a correctly textured jet-black jacket with rich tan markings that enhanced make and shape. Refined head, flat skull, dark almond eye, nicely moulded foreface with enough underjaw. Good ear set and carriage used non-stop. Carries head proudly on a well arched neck, level topline and sweep over the croup, long enough tail. Excellent turn of stifle and short below hock. Best mover in class – light and effortless covering the ground with minimal foot lift.

2 Moore - Kyleburn Almost a Dream

Sable - shapely and ideal sized. Head is feminine, lovely proportions of skull to muzzle, flat skull, just the right amount of stop, nicely rounded foreface and enough underjaw. Dark, almond oblique eye & neatly tipped ears used to advantage. Well laid shoulders with matching return of upper arm - elbows tight and right under withers. Decent depth of chest, level topline with gentle sweep over the croup. Moderate bend of stifle, well let down hocks. Sound out and back, minimal foot lift but just preferred the effortless side gait of winner.

3 Stock - Shemist Summertime Blue’s

OB (5,0)

1 Rutterford - Kelgrove Midsummer Blue at Stormhead RBOB/BVIG/BVIS

Blue Veteran dog in super condition. Displayed a well-balanced flowing silhouette. Classic wedge-shaped head; correct planes and clean lines, flat backskull, well placed slight stop. Enough underjaw and good fill of foreface. Nicely tipped ears bang on top. I would like a less full/more oblique eye to enhance expression. Good angles front & rear. Firm topline, gentle slope to croup and low set tail carried well. On the move he covers ground with ease and loved his time in the big ring – smooth and graceful with excellent drive, giving his all to handler.

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2 Stock - Shemist Summer Romance

Sable female

Rising 6 yrs sable female with balanced proportions presents pleasing silhouette from all angles. Good head and expression. Nicely arched neck leading to good shoulder placement, good length of body and rise over loin. Decent bone right down to tight feet. Good bend of stifle and short below the hocks moved with composure and co-ordination. Good rear angulation gave plenty of drive. Holds topline and has a well-set/carried tail. Moved well just not quite the deportment of winner.

3 Taylor & Yuille - Shelridge Quizmaster at Chelmermead

A.V PASTORAL

P (5,2)

1 Oliver - Smart As a Whip Danger Zone at Tambuzi (Imp Esp) – Border Collie GRP 4 / P GRP1

10 mth Black/white masculine dog, a real eye-catcher with his graceful, flowing outline. Head of good balance of skull/muzzle, distinct stop and breadth to backskull. Dark oval eye and neat tipped ears used sensitively. Keen, kind expression, alert to handler. Muscular neck of good length, firm in topline, good depth to chest, rib developing. Excellent rear angulation moving away on strong hocks with well set/carried tail. Well grown for age, balanced proportions - hope he has done most of his growing. Sound as a pound out and back, balanced side gait with minimal lift - maintained correct body shape throughout.

2 Taylor & Yuille - Shelridge Snowflake at Chelmermead – Shetland Sheepdog – rpt

3 Jackson - Kishdigra an Irish Blessing for Clairavelle (IKC) – Shetland Sheepdog

J (3,0)

1 Oliver - Smart As a Whip Danger Zone at Tambuzi (Imp Esp) – Border Collie - rpt

2 Mitchell - Beabeardies Grace Kelly- Bearded Collie - rpt

3 Bevis - Beabeardies Blue Monday- Bearded Collie

O (2,0)

1 Bevis - Beabeardies Cinnamon Girl- Bearded Collie – rpt

2 Taylor & Yuille - Shelridge Quizmaster at Chelmermead– Shetland Sheepdog

Tri dog 2 yrs sporting a jet black correctly textured jacket. Attractive masculine head – parallel planes, correct eyes and ears bang on top give appealing expression with decent underjaw. Little more length to neck and back would enhance overall shape. Enough ribbing and dept to chest and sweep over croup. Good height/length ratio with correct tailset and carriage. Movement steady and accurate, holding topline, front angulation restricted reach just a little. Good rear angulation, gave plenty of drive.

V (5,1)

This was a classful of Shetland Sheepdogs

1 Rutterford - Kelgrove Midsummer Blues at Stormhead– Shetland Sheepdog - rpt

2 Taylor,Wells & Yuille - CH Lafitte De Moorstile Chez Shelridge (Imp Fra) JW– Shetland Sheepdog

9 ½ yrs Sable spot on for size and presenting an elegant silhouette. Utmost respect to owner for keeping him in such amazing condition, dentition was excellent. Flat, parallel head planes, well placed slight stop giving the most appealing masculine expression – dark oblique eyes and ears were textbook. Correct height to length ratio. Standing on good legs/pasterns/feet. OK neck into straight front would prefer a little more lay of shoulder/return of upper-arm. Light effortless movement not quite reach and drive of winner. Coat of good texture fitting his frame.

3 Stock - Shemist Sea Dragon– Shetland Sheepdog