Border Union Agricultural Society

Many thanks to this lovely Society for the invitation to judge at this beautiful venue, found the weather to be really cold but it remained dry and fortunately able to judge outside, thank you to all the exhibitors who supported this entry. MPD 1(0) 1. Higgins’ Potterdale Highland Plus at Allachoy. Slate/white of just 6 months with masculine expressive head developing, well set ears, strong muzzle, good layback of shoulder, straight forelegs, strong neck, sound proportions of body and leg, he could be firmer in his top-line and he was really unsettled on the move today but I’m sure this will improve with time and maturity. PD 3(1) 1. Delaney’s Rollo De Maeluma at Arranbrae (imp ESP). Liked this 11½ month old male for his masculinity, he had a lovely expressive strong head with strength in his muzzle and underjaw, his skull was broad and flat, well muscled neck leading into a correct front assembly, he had depth to his brisket even at this young age, a little long in body for total balance but he moved out with an effortless easy stride and was presented in excellent coat and condition. 2. Higgins’ Potterdale Highland Plus at Allachoy. Repeat. JD 3(1) 1. Delaney’s Rollo De Maeluma at Arranbrae (imp ESP). Repeat. 2. Long’s Talraz Signs of Spring at Bearbria. Well presented male of 16 months who, for me, had the better proportions than 1, masculine head with lovely eye toning well with his coat, broad skull and strong muzzle, well muscled neck leading into pleasing shoulder placement, good length of rib, he moved out well in profile but he could have been tidier going away in the rear, today he was carrying too much weight which affected his overall performance. YD 2(0) 1. Ryan’s Gallus Midas Touch into Razkal JW. Brown male of 21 months presented in lovely condition with coat developing well, he has a broad skull with expressive eye and strong muzzle, just a shade long for my preference, well laid back shoulder, straight forelegs, good depth to his brisket and well ribbed back with firm level top-line, moved out with decent reach and drive in profile, would just like him tidier on the out and back. 2. Buswell’s Chelsasa Private Eye on Scotesham. Another male of 21 months where I preferred the head and proportions on 1, straight forelegs, well muscled neck but he was a little steep in his shoulder placement, he had good body proportions of body to leg and some depth to his brisket, good ribbing, lacked reach and drive on the move. ND 3(1) 1. Delaney’s Rollo De Maeluma at Arranbrae (imp ESP). Repeat. 2. Long’s Talraz Signs of Spring at Bearbria. Repeat. GD 1(0) 1. Buswell’s Chelsasa Private Eye On Scotesham. Repeat. LD 3(0) 1. Carter’s Memorylane Emotions in Motion for Ravenswyre JW (imp FIN). This slate/white male of 2 years ticked many boxes, for his balance, his proportions and quality which he put to excellent use on the move, masculine expressive head, strong muzzle and lovely keen eye, strong neck leading into an excellent front assembly, correct proportions to body and leg, he had good depth to his brisket and was well ribbed back to a lovely short loin, well muscled in his rear angulation, excellent tail set and carriage, on the move he was easy on the eye and covered the ground beautifully, presented in a quality jacket, delighted to award him the DCC & later BOB, this young dog, for me, has a very promising future, pleased to see him shortlisted in the Pastoral Group. 2. Butcher’s Sylvabrae Newtons Law. Well presented blue male of 4 years, masculine broad head with lovely keen expression, strong muzzle, well set shoulder and good depth to his chest, straight forelegs, well ribbed back with strong loin, level top-line, well muscled rear which he used to good effect on the move, didn’t have the reach and drive of 1 on the move today but was presented in excellent coat and condition. 3. Gibb/Dungavell’s Debbeacol Devil in Disguise at Pirateer. OD 4(0) 1. Harcourt-Brown’s Ch. Orora’s Himself. Lovely brown male of 3 years, loved his masculine head and expression, he was balanced in his head proportions and had a lovely keen eye of good colour, strong well muscled neck leading into a pleasing shoulder placement, good depth to his brisket with straight forelegs, liked his balanced proportions of body and leg, firm, level top-line, totally effortless on the move and presented in excellent condition, RDCC. 2. Lewis’ Potterdale Platnum Jubilee. Slate/white male, 4 years, masculine expressive head with broad skull, strong muzzle and lovely eye, he was strong in neck with well placed shoulder, good depth to his brisket and straight forelegs, well ribbed back with strong well muscled loin, good tail set and carriage, he moved out with lovely reach and drive and was well handled to bring out his qualities, presented in excellent coat and hard condition. 3. Gill/Hosie’s Ch. Burnhock Superior Diamond for Gillaber. VD 5(1) 1. Savage/McLean’s Talraz Comic Relief at Canaich JW VW. 9 years, slate/white, this is a lovely honest male who was masculine and balanced, he has a broad skull and strong muzzle with the darkest of eye, good lay of shoulder and depth to his chest, liked his sound proportions, he was well ribbed with short strong loin, good tail set and carriage, firm top-line, he moved out steadily and covered the ground well. 2. Gibb’s Ch. Snikkles Bluebeard at Pirateer JW ShCM ShCEx VW. Blue male, 11 years, masculine head with strong muzzle and eye of good colour toning well with his coat, strong neck and well placed shoulder, level top-line and good length of rib, he could be presented in better body condition and seemed a little uncomfortable in his shoulder today but he moved out well enough to gain this 2nd place. 3. Robertson’s Arranbrae Laird of Quothquan JW. MPB 1(0) 1. Lewin’s Potterdale Phuture Plus. Lovely slate/white puppy of just 6 months with, I am sure, a very promising future ahead, so she was aptly named! Most feminine head with dark expressive eye, her skull is developing well, strong neck leading into a super front assembly, her proportions were correct and she was well ribbed with short muscular loin, balanced angles fore and aft, she was a lovely picture both standing and moving and ticked many boxes for me, she was free and effortless on the move and took the day in her stride, excellent temperament, BP. PB 4(0) 1. Lewin’s Potterdale Phuture Plus. Repeat. 2. Jenkinson’s Tybury’s Arya’s Legend for Ellishar. Slate/white of 9 months, very feminine head and expression, broad skull, well placed shoulder with straight forelegs, balanced angles front and rear, she was well ribbed back with short muscular loin, strong rear quarters, good tail set and carriage, lacked a little animation on the move but she covered the ground well with decent reach and drive, presented in an excellent quality coat. 3. Butler’s Clovabrae Echo at Baxilby. JB 7(2) 1. Ballantyne’s Potterdale Prime N’Proper for Bustroc. Well presented slate/white bitch of 17 months, she had balanced head proportions and had a feminine expressive head, strong neck leading into a sound shoulder placement, good depth to her chest, straight forelegs, could be a shade longer in rib, she was well muscled in her rear with good 1st and 2nd thigh, well set tail and carriage, moved around the ring with ease and presented in a lovely harsh coat. 2. Lewis/Moreland’s Potterdale Prime Rose JW. Another slate/white bitch of 17 months who was litter sister to 1 and had many of the same qualities, lovely feminine expressive head, well set shoulder and good depth to her brisket, good forechest, firm top-line that she held well standing and on the move, well muscled rear which she used to good effect, well maintained coat and super temperament. 3. Jay’s Talraz Midnight Lady JW. YB 4(1) 1. Ballantyne’s Potterdale Prime N’Proper for Bustroc. Repeat. 2. Glasgow’s Gallus Hopes and Dreams. Well presented brown bitch of 21 months, very feminine throughout with balanced head proportions and strong muzzle, broad flat skull and expressive eye, lovely layback of shoulder with good depth to her brisket, straight forelegs, well ribbed back with short loin, good tail set and carriage, she was effortless moving in all directions, her coat is still developing and needs to settle but thought her a lovely bitch to assess. 3. Jay’s Talraz Midnight Lady JW. NB 3(1) 1. Jenkinson’s Tybury’s Arya’s Legend for Ellishar. Repeat. 2. Duncan’s Frida De Maeluma at Duncannas (imp ESP). Slate/white bitch of 11½ months, feminine head and expression but eye could be a better colour, broad flat skull, strong neck into well placed shoulder, good proportions of body and leg, coat developing well, she was well ribbed back with short loin, moved well in profile when settled into her stride but could be a little tidier on the out and back. GB 2(0) 1. Savage/McLean’s Strufingill Penny Benjamin at Canaich. Slate/white, 2 years, feminine head with expressive eye, excellent pigment, she had a strong muscular neck and good shoulder placement but could stand straighter in front for balance, body to leg proportions were good and she retained a level top-line both standing and on the move, good side gait in profile. 2. Kirby’s Braemoor’s Rejoice Again at Finesk (imp NLD). Slate/white bitch of 3 years who, for me, was lacking in substance, she had a feminine expressive head, balanced angles front and rear, straight forelegs, good shoulder placement, firm top-line, lovely side gait and was accurate on the out and back, presented in good coat and condition with a lovely temperament. PGB 4(0) 1. Glasgow’s Viva The Diva De Chester Gallus JW (imp FRA). This 2 year old slate/white bitch caught my eye for her balance and proportions, feminine and expressive head with dark eye, correct proportions of body and leg, good depth to her brisket and she was well ribbed back, she had sound rear quarters with good 1st and 2nd thigh, good tail set and carriage, she moved effortlessly with excellent reach and drive covering the ground well, coat still needs to finish but it is of good quality and texture, RBCC. 2. Harcourt-Brown’s Orora’s Pearly Princess. Another lovely slate/white bitch of 3 years with the most feminine expressive head and dark eye, flat skull and balanced head proportions, she had a good length of neck leading into a well placed shoulder, well ribbed back, she was presented in well muscled hard condition with a quality jacket, she moved out well with good reach and drive, just not as settled on the move as 1 today. 3. Gamble’s Capelaw Celeste. LB 9(2) 1. Jay’s Matamata Lorien Lady at Talraz. This slate/white bitch of 5 years has matured into a lovely balanced example of this appealing breed, she has the most feminine head with broad flat skull and strength in her muzzle, lovely expressive eyes and well set ears, strong well muscled neck that leads into a super front assembly, she is well ribbed back with short muscular loin and has good depth to her brisket, she carries a firm level top-line standing and moving, her rear is well angulated with good bend to her stifle and well let down hocks, she comes into her own on the move which is effortless and free, presented in excellent coat and condition, BCC. 2. Bird’s Wre Write The Stars from Noonie Bears with Bridus JW (imp BEL). Slate/white bitch of 3 years and if I had an award for the best condition then she would have been my winner! Feminine expressive head with broad skull and good strength in muzzle, good reach of neck leading to a pleasing front assembly, well ribbed back and good strength in her loin, level top-line, she was effortless on the move, was presented in rock hard condition and had true Beardie character! 3. Carter’s Jaroca Josephine at Ravenswyre JW. OB 2(0) 1. Harcourt-Brown’s Ch. Farmarens Imperial Highness at Orora (imp SWE). Ultra feminine slate/white bitch of 5 years, balanced head proportions, strong neck and excellent shoulder placement with good return of upper arm, good depth of chest, well ribbed back with short muscular loin, strong well muscled rear with well let down hocks that she used to good effect on the move, presented in immaculate coat and condition. 2. Bird’s Irisaddition She’s All That with Bridus JW. Slate/white bitch of 5 years in super condition, broad feminine skull with lovely dark expressive eye, balanced in her angulation front and rear, well placed shoulder and good depth to her chest, well ribbed back, short loin, moved out easily in all directions, presented in a harsh textured jacket of good quality. VB 3(0) 1. Glasgow’s Ch. Malandex Xpats Gem at Gallus JW. This slate/white bitch certainly doesn’t look her age at 8 years, presented in beautiful coat and condition, lovely feminine expressive head which was balanced, excellent proportions throughout, she ticked many boxes for quality, she had a lovely shoulder placement and good depth of brisket, well ribbed back with short loin, well muscled rear and low set hocks that she used to good effect, she excelled in movement and I considered her for higher honours but she wasn’t settled in the challenge with a change of handler, BV & pleased to see her gain VG3. 2. Salter’s Irisaddition Effie Trinket JW. Lovely slate/white bitch of 10 years and another who belied her veteran years, so sound and accurate on the move, feminine head with broad skull and the darkest of eyes, liked her length of neck into a sound shoulder placement, well ribbed back, she was well muscled in her rear with low set hocks, good tail set and carriage, she has lovely side profile and was balanced in her movement on the out and back, presented in lovely coat and condition. 3. Higgins’ Innkalies Miss Marple at Allachoy Ir Vch. CATH MOFFAT