Durham County Canine Association

Durham County Canine Association

Pastoral Group

Sunday 13 July 2025

224. Samoyed Puppy (no entries)

225. Samoyed Special Yearling (4,3)

1st Dent, Bondsmoor Wolfmoon into Snowsense,

Handsome 14 month old masculine male of good size, lovely head and expression. Strong well arched neck, balanced body. He was in good hard condition for his age and moved well.

226. Samoyed Limit (1,1)

227. Samoyed Open (4,3)

1st Pritchard & Roberts, Ch Another Benji for Yoshi and Us (IMP SVK)

WOW this boy is impressive and easy to see why he holds his title. A strong male with an abundance of beautifully presented sparkling coat. He has a fabulous head of with typical smiling expression. Well laid shoulders, excellent bone well angulated stifles and moved with drive and power. Totally masculine and excellent hard condition. Best of Breed and Group 3

228. Australian Shepherd Post Graduate (2,2)

1st Brown, Archie Labakan Slovakia JW (IMP SKJ)

Well balanced young dog, who appeared keen and alert. Good head with nice flat skull, good stop, nice set eyes, with good ears. Moved freely and easily around the ring. Best of Breed

229. Australian Shepherd Open (1,1)

Absent

230. Bearded Collie Special Yearling (3,0)

3 excellent puppies at different stages of development.

1st Pierson, Kiltondale Miley Cyrus,

Another WOW moment what a stunning puppy at 10 months old, screams quality through and through. Presented to the the minute in beautiful harsh coat. Feminine with well-developed and proportioned head with good pigment and soft affection eyes. Strong neck with slight arch flowing into well laid shoulders and good length to rib cage and back. Beautiful low hocks propelling her around the ring effortlessly. Best of Breed, Best Puppy. Pastoral Group 4, Pastoral Puppy Group 1 and finally BEST PUPPY IN SHOW. Congratulations and best of luck for the future.

2nd Leckenby, Kiltondale Kisses of Fire at Briaryburn,

Another quality puppy just not as mature as 1 at 8 months old, well put together. Appeals for her well balanced proportions and excellent head proportions. Good neck and shoulder placement. Moved well covering the ground with ease.

3rd Holden, Kiltondale Kenny Rogers

231. Bearded Collie Post Graduate (3,2, 1 WD)

Withdrawn

232. Bearded Collie Open (4,3)

1. Burgon, Corimist Caissa at Lyngem

A well presented quality 3 year old bitch, well balanced. Good expressive dark eye, good flat skull with strength to muzzle. Good depth of chest and good ribbing, firm topline. Good bend of stifle and short hocks. Movement was effortless and covered the ground with ease.

233. Border Collie Puppy (no entries)

234. Border Collie Junior (1)

1st Hadden, Kanamaren I have the touch

12 month old black and white boy, happy boy, he is at with lot to like about him. He presents a lovely outline with strong neck, good length of back and good angulation into nice strong hocks move well.

235. Border Collie Post Graduate (no entries)

236. Border Collie Limit (2)

1st Grant, Simmovon Among The Stars Avec Coussiere,

Promising 2 year old bitch. Very feminine. Pleasing quality head with correct skull to muzzle ratio. Good oval dark eye. Well set ears that she used to her advantage to provide a keen alert expression. Good neck and well laid shoulder. Good spring of ribs with nice strong deep loin. Well angulated behind. Well set tail of correct length. Moved well and typical of the breed. In good well presented coat. Best of Breed.

2nd McCormack Goytre Summertime Blues 8 year old Blue dog.

 All male outlook, Strong masculine head expression. Muscular strong neck of decent length, flowing to good shoulders. Good depth of chest and spring of rib. Moved very well, considering he is carrying too much weight for overall balance.

237. Border Collie Open (1)

1st Grant, Coussiere Dancing Queen,

 very sweet 10 year old mature lady with no sign of coarseness. She has the most appealing head and expressions. She has very good front angulation which is complimented by a well angulated rear and correct croup. She moved soundly and efficiently. In good coat and condition.

238. Briard Post Graduate (no entries)

239. Briard Open (1,1)

Absent

240. Finish Lapphund Post Graduate (no entries)

241. Finish Lapphund Open (1,1)

1st Meikle & Henderson, Elbereth Etianinen At Lintukoto JW

I love this Beautiful boy he gets better and better. Today in the sunshine his beautiful black coat glistened and sparkled with health and peak condition. Sturdy built dog with excellent front and rear angulation so well balanced in profile. Excellent bone . Lovely balanced head with exquisite dark eyes, medium neat ears providing a soft expression. On the move he is foot perfect, with effortless gait. Best of breed and pastoral group 2

242. German Shepherd Dog Post Graduate (4,1)

1st Ingham, Paluka Bali JW

 23 month old bitch Well-proportioned head, of good length, shape and strength. Correct eye. Uses her ears to best advantage. Excellent neck leading to correct front angles. Enough depth and substance all through for her size. Correct back and underline. Firm, short loins. Best of Breed

2nd Landgren, Yakasimba Bianca,

nice type at just over a year old not as mature as 1 and would prefer more bone. Very feminine head, lovely ear carriage and dark eye. Correct height to length proportions. Straight back, croup was of good length . Moved well in all directions.

3rd Foster, Daleer Jessie

243. German Shepherd Dog Open (3,2)

1st Cave, Casiann Atlas

Srong masculine black and tan male, of good size, Well-muscled and balanced dog. Good head, very strong muzzle, good alert ear placement, correct stop, correct length of croup and strong hind quarters, ribs well formed, he moved with well coming and going and holding his topline lines.

244. Hungarian Puli Limit (1)

1st McBeth, Maclaurien Georgie Girl

245. Hungarian Puli Open (1)

1st McBeth Maclaurien Maggie May

These girls were 4 year old sisters and are very alike Georgie Girl just won out on best of breed due to her finished furnished coat. They are well balanced and sturdy girls Both had good heads, good pigment. Quick short stepping movement completed the picture on the move.

246. Old English Sheepdog Post Graduate (3)

1st Ferguson, Mellowdee Soul Man with Lexalby JW

This was a work of art in presentation and handling what a picture this young lad presented. Beautiful OES, super square outline. Good head with strong skull, long strong graceful arch to his neck. Excellent bone good straight forelegs and sturdy loin. He drove well from the rear with good extension in front. Best of Breed

2nd Laybourne & Johnson, Dominoesdale Thymes Spirit

Another balanced square dog, head not as balanced as 1. Good neck, well laid shoulders well turned stifle. Moved steadily.

3rd Laybourne & Johnson,Mellowdee Patsy’s Spirit in Dominosdale

247. Old English Sheepdog Open (2)

1st Laybourne & Johnson,Dominosdale Thymes Spirit

2nd Laybourne & Johnson, Mellowdee Patsy’s Spirit in Dominoesdale

248. Pyrenean Sheepdog (Long Haired) Post Graduate (no entries)

249. Pyrenean Sheepdog (Long Haired) Open (no entries)

250. Shetland Sheepdog Puppy (4,2)

Thank you for lovely entry of quality Shetland Sheepdogs it was an honour to handle so many quality exhibits.

1st Walker, Stormin Norm by Tooralie 6 month old sable and white male who presented a lovely balanced picture. Just coming into a lovely coat. On handling he had a good lay of shoulder and length of back. Her head is developing well and good placed ear which he used well. Exquisite expression from well placed oblique eyes and neat ears. Moved confidently for one so young.

2nd Hepburn Dippersmoor Dare to Dream at Leterkhills

Another 6 months old puppy, tricolour in good black coat with rich tan markings. He is has a good length of back and turn of stifle. Moved well once he found his stride, just not as confident as 1.

250. Shetland Sheepdog Junior (4,0)

1st Gartland, Arcot Polished Black,

Just what I was looking for today!!! 14 Month tricolour boy, who appeals for his balance and sparkling jet black coat truly had been polished. Under the well presented coat is a working dog of great beauty. He is elegant from all angles with no sign of cloddiness. His head is so well balanced, typical blunt wedge, obliquely set dark eyes with his neat ears completing the desired epression. Well muscled that held his head proudly flowing into well laid shoulders, good length of back and well angulated rear. Smooth and graceful he covered the ground with minimum effort. Pleased to award him Best of Breed and Pastoral Group 1.

2nd Walker and Jeavons, Tooralies Vanity Pay.

This was a lovely bitch at 10 months old she is well developed and charming. She created a balanced picture standing, dark well set eyes, neat ears and a well-developed head giving an alert keen expression, good arch to neck flowing into well laid shoulders and good length of back, she moved free and covered the ground with ease. Her blue colour just let her down to complete the picture hope it clears in next coat.

3rd Johnson, Jacobs, Johnson, Willowthorns Roulette JW

250. Shetland Sheepdog Post Graduate (4,1)

1st Gartland, Arcot Polished Black,

As Above

2nd Saunders Leterkhills River Star over Torriglen

This 2 year old bitch presents a nice balance on the stand. In good shaded sable coat. Good reach of neck into well laid shoulders. She has a nice head of good length would just prefer a sweeter eye and more fill to her muzzle. Neat ears Good ear set, dark almond shaped eyes. On the move she comes into her own, she moves well in all directions and with steady gait.

3rd Jeavons Grandgenes Play The Game,

250. Shetland Sheepdog Limit (1)

1st Gartland, Arcot Polished Black,

As Above

250. Shetland Sheepdog Open (5,0)

1st Welford, Ristine Emerald,

Another fabulous tricolour today. At 7 years old can trouble the best. She is a beautiful sheltie, in sparkling form. She is very sound in all departments and excels in bone and substance without coarseness. Beautiful head pattern and exquisite expression from her dark eyes and neat ears. Well laid shoulders, with a level topline well angulated front and back good turn of stifle and short hocks she moved soundly. Best Pastoral Veteran.

2nd Walker, Tooralies Tornade JW 3 year old Black and White male that has to be handled to appreciate. Well balance blunt wedge head and dark expressive eyes. Neat ears and well constructed in all areas. Lovely sound boy.

3rd Hepburn Leterkhills River Lass

Pastoral Group

1 Shetland Sheepdog

2 Finish Lapphund

3 Samoyed

4 Bearded Collie

Pastoral Puppy Group

1 Bearded Collie

2 Shetland Sheepdog

3 German Shepherd Dog

259. AV Pastoral Puppy

1st,Holden, Kiltondale Kenny Rogers,

10 month old beardie with a delightful temperament enjoying his day out. Quality puppy. Presented in good harsh coat. Good head. Good Balance and moved well when he found his stride.

260. AV Pastoral Junior

Absent

261. AV Pastoral Post Graduate

1st Ferguson, Mellowdee Soul Man with Lexalby JW

262. AV Pastoral Open

1st Cave, Casiann Atlas

263. AV Pastoral Veteran

1st Welford, Ristine Emerald,

2nd CH Lisjovia Estevez JW SHcEX VW OSW

3rd Ch IR CH Revloch Love Me Do (IKC) JW