Bournemouth Canine Association

Bournemouth Canine Association Championship Show, 8th August 2026

Australian Shepherds

Judge: Catherine Fuller

I would like to thank the Bournemouth Committee for asking me to judge and award my first set of CC’s in the breed that I have loved and owned for 33 years. I would also like to thank my fabulous steward, Adam Hawkins who kept the ring running very smoothly and kept everyone entertained.

Thank you to everyone who entered their dogs, the temperaments were great on all exhibits and bites on the whole were good. There were some that were carrying too much weight and this adversely affected their movement and shape and some stops were very deep.

Minor Puppy Dog (5, 1a)

Loved the first and second place dogs, I am sure that they will swap places on another day.

1st – Mrs J Knott – Intenzivni Zazitek Fallcatt – BPD, BPIB

Just 6 months old, red merle, caught my eye as soon as he came into the ring. Lovely puppy with correct ear and eye shape, masculine head with a moderate stop, correct length of neck which flowed into good front, he has a good bend of stifle and moderate bone. He moved very well for his age, keeping a firm topline, looking forward to seeing how he matures.

2nd – Mrs L Brown – Trijem Bad Moon Rising at Hattiehoula 

7 month old, blue merle with lovely clear colour. Another lovely puppy who is so together for his age. Deeper stop than 1st, correct almond shaped eye and ear set, masculine head, nice length of neck, straight forearms, I just preferred the shoulder placement on 1st place today. He moved well and maintained a level topline. Another I shall watch with interest.

Puppy Dog (3, 1a)

1st – Mrs L Brown – Trijem Bad Moon Rising at Hattiehoula 

2nd in Minor Puppy Dog

2nd – Miss J Smart – Amenbury Phoenix of Fire at Shamiraland

8 month old, red merle, 3rd in Minor puppy. Longer in head than 1st but has a nice moderate stop, needs a bit more fullness to his muzzle but this will come with age, correct almond shaped eyes, moderate bone. Front a little narrow at present and tends to stand a little east to west. A little close behind when moving but holds his topline on the move. Lovely temperament.

Junior Dog (0)

No entries

Post Graduate Dog (3, 2a)

1st – Mrs L Myall – Altussi Incognito

5 year old, black tri. Longer in loin. Well muscled dog who moved nicely when settled. He has a nice moderate stop with masculine head, good eye shape and neat ears. Nice front and good bend of stifle, moderate bone and could do a day’s work, would just prefer shorter hocks. A little out of coat today 

Limit Dog (6, 2a)

1st – Mrs J Knott – Zuni Someone U Loved Fallcat JW - RCC

2 yr old blue merle. This boy stood out in this class, lovely moderate dog with good head and stop, correct eye and ear shape, moderate bone with lovely proportions. Good angles front and rear. Well muscled and had free and easy movement , keeping his topline on the move and when standing.

2nd – Mrs L Myall – Altussi Rhythm and Blues

5 yr old blue merle. Another nice moderate boy, nice shape and proportions, he has a moderate stop, good eye shape and correct ear set. Good bend of stifle, well muscled and moved well when settled.

Open Dog (5, 2a)

1st – Mrs L Brown – Archie Labakan Slovakia (Imp SKJ) JW – CC, BOB

Almost 3 year old, black bi. He is an impressive dog with a lovely masculine head with moderate stop, correct almond eye, good ear set and shape, He has moderate bone, a good length of neck and straight front, good rear angulation. He was presented in fantastic condition with a gleaming black coat, well muscled, moved around the ring like he owned it. maintaining a level topline. Very pleased to award him the CC & BOB. Was pleased to see he later went G4 in a strong pastoral group.

2nd – Miss H Mee & Ms J Holligan – Ch Lamintone For a Reason (AI) AW(B)

Almost 4 year old black tri. This boy has matured nicely since I judged him as a puppy. He is longer in loin than 1st and was carrying a little too much weight today. He has a masculine head, correct eye shape and ears, well muscled with a good length of neck, nice front and rear which he used to move freely, keeping a nice profile on the move.

Veteran Dog (2, 1a)

1st – Mrs A Hellewell – Ch Franmar The Thriller

7 year old, blue merle. Handsome dog with moderate stop, correct eye and ear shape. Good length of neck into nice front, he has good rear angulation and is well boned, lovely shape when standing, light on his feet and covered the ground well on the move.

Special Beginners D/B (3)

1st – Miss S Harvey – Trijem Double Topaz - BSB

2 yr old, black tri. The most balanced in the class. She has a pretty, feminine head with moderate stop and correct eye and ear shape. She has good front and rear angles, and she looks lovely in profile. She moved out well and held a good topline, just needs to be allowed to extend her front a little more.  

2nd – Miss V Stopford – Amberslade Made in Dublin

Almost 3 year old, black tri. Well up for size, handsome dog who is a tad long in muzzle, correct eye and ear shape. Nice length of neck and good bend of stifle. Fit and well muscled boy who moved ok once settled, just a bit close behind.

Veteran Bitch (3, 1a)

1st – Miss M Roberts – Ch Magical Love Elvikam – RCC & BV

9 year old, red tri, really liked this girl. Lovely rich red colouring, a tad out of coat but this just showed off her lovely shape. Feminine head with moderate stop, lovely eye shape and ears. Good length of neck into nice shoulders and good rear angulation. Balanced and free on the move.

2nd – Miss Sarah Gibbons – Ch Wispafete Once Upon a Dream

7 year old, black tri. Pretty bitch, moderate stop, eyes a little round, correct ear shape and size. Nice length of neck, good bend of stifle and moved well, maintaining a level topline. Just preferred the front angulation on 1st.

Minor Puppy Bitch (1, 1a)

Absent

Puppy Bitch (2, 2a)

Absent

Junior Bitch (1)

1st – Miss T Blyton & Miss S Gibbons – Wispafete Miss Independent

16 month old, red tri. Liked this young lady, feminine head with nice stop and good length and width of muzzle. Correct eye shape and ears set nicely. Nice front and rear angles, free and easy movement.

Post Graduate Bitch (6, 1a)

1st – Miss H Mee, Ms J Holligan & Miss C Haslam – Thornapple When You Gotit Flaunt it (Imp USA)

2 year old blue merle. Well presented, pretty bitch, correct eye and ear shape, would just like a little more width to her muzzle. She has enough bone, correct length of neck and nice front. Moved freely with good drive, holding her topline.

2nd – Miss M Krizova – Giennah Taarika Mea Maralakes (Imp CZE)

2 yr old blue merle. Very pretty, feminine head with correct eye and ear shape, would just like a bit more underjaw. She has a good length of neck and nice front and rear. She was out of coat, but this didn’t detract from her lovely shape. She was presented well by her young handler and moved freely around the ring

Limit Bitch (5, 1a)

1st – Mr J Beard – Shloyan the Songs of Ice and Fire for Kellitcreed (IKC)

Almost 2 yr old, black tri. Smaller, compact bitch, pretty head, stop a little deep. She has correct ear and eye shape, good length of neck and good front and rear angles. She has a lovely profile when standing. She moved well, holding her topline and shape.

2nd – Miss F Wilson & Miss S Gibbons - Wispafetes Give Us a Twirl

3 year old, red tri. Nice head with moderate stop, just a little long in muzzle. She has correct ear and eye shape and a nice length of neck, good front and rear and has a nice profile when standing. Covered the ground when moving, nice topline, just a little close behind today. 

Open Bitch (6,3a)

1st – Miss T, Mr A & Mrs L Douglas – Ir Ch Winstead Change of Heart for Talard Ir J Ch C.i.b-J (Imp ROM) - CC

4 year old red tri. She has a feminine head with moderate stop; I would just like a bit more fullness to her muzzle. Her ears set high on head, correct eye shape. She has a good length of neck with correct front and rear angles and is slightly longer than tall. Well presented and well muscled. She has free and easy movement and covered the ground well. I was pleased to award her the CC. 

2nd – Miss S Gibbons – Ch Wispafete Belongs To Music JW AW(B)

Almost 6 yr old blue merle. This girl has done well under me in the past. She has a pretty head with correct eye and ear shape. She has a good length of neck into nice shoulders, and she has good rear angulation. Moved with purpose, just preferred the proportions of 1st.