• Show Date: 31/07/2026
  • Show Type: Championship Show
  • Judged by: Jane Hill Contact Judge
  • Published Date: 27/09/2026

Paignton & District Fanciers' Association

Breed: Shetland Sheepdog
Paignton General Championship Show Friday July 31st Shetland Sheepdogs Judge Jane Hill Special Beginners Dog or Bitch 4 1 Jackson’s Kishdigra An Irish Blessing For Clairavelle JW 20 month old rich red sable in super coat and condition. Level topline which she holds on the move. Flowing outline with good rear angulation. Head has nice proportions with good ear set and underjaw. I would prefer a better reach of neck. Moved out well. Handled to perfection. Pleased to see her and her handler go SB group 3 2 Mitchell & Fiddock’s Keycharm Cha Cha Cha at Lowenek 4 year old in good coat. Elegant is aspect. Head is refined with well placed almond eye. Ear set could be a little tighter. Well laid back shoulder and good rear angulation. Again would prefer more reach of neck. Moved well 3 Evan’s Cocaro Pretty in Pink Minor Puppy Dog 2 1 Robinson’s Lavika Stormbreaker 8 month old glamorous Tri. Level topline Soundly made Head is balanced with good ear set and eye shape Would prefer more a touch more underjaw. Would prefer a better reach of neck to complete the picture. Lovely to watch on the move which his construction predicts. Will have to grow on if he is to make size 2 Moore’s Amethrickehs Illusionist at Santiara Raw 8 month red stable Elegant in aspect Super reach of neck Refined head with lovely eye shape and placement Lacking definition in stop at the moment. Good front angulation although chest is rather narrow and lacking depth . Rear angulation a little steep and this affects his outline. Rather exuberant on the move. This boy needs time to mature. Puppy dog 1 1 Bray’s Lianbray Launcelot 11 month old glamour boy in good coat and condition Pleasing outline with good reach of neck Well laid back shoulder Level topline Lovely head with good ear set, eye placement and underjaw Sweet expression. Well presented and handled BPD and BPIB Junior dog 2 1 Lavika Man In Black 14 month old black and white Loved his shape and outline Lacking in coat at the moment So soundly made Balanced head with good ear set. Covered the ground with reach and drive 2 Mitchell’s Valdosta Je Amour 17 month old glamour boy in super coat. Flowing outline with good reach of neck and sweep over loin. Good bone. Head is balanced with good ear set. He is a touch deep in back skull and full in eye. Stands parallel front and back. Moved well just preferred head pattern of 1 Yearling Dog 4 1 Robinson’s Dippersmoor Starmaker For Lavika Eye catching 17 month old with lovely outline. Between coats. Loved his head with neat ears well placed almond eye. Good rear angulation and covered the ground well. 2 Mitchell’s Valdosta Je Amour 3 Weller’s Evad Halloween Tsar JW Post Graduate Dog 6(1) 1 Norris’s Ferngrove’s Code Blue 2 year old blue merle in good coat and condition. Head is balanced with nice dark eye and good ear set Would prefer a more underjaw Super rear angulation Moved well 2 Clough- Diprose’s Auberswell Star Trouper 2 year old golden sable in good coat Head is balanced with good ear set and eye shape Level top-line Well laid back shoulder and good turn of stifle Would like a touch more bone and reach of neck. Moved well 3 Gobber-Fords’ Lavika Like A Rockstar Limit Dog 4 1 Winfield’s Oakcroft The Madalorian JW CC My surprise of the day. Not a dog that had ever caught my eye . 3 year shaded sable in good coat and condition. Pleasing head with a grand pair of ears Well placed almond eye and good underjaw. Soft expression. Flowing outline. Head carried proudly. Graceful sweep over loin. Good rear angulation. Moved with reach and drive and this won him the CC 2 Pierce’s Philhope In Good Taste 4 year old glamour boy in super coat. Liked his head with good ear set, eye placement and under jaw giving him a nice expression. Level top-line Would prefer more parallel stance front and back and this reflected in his movement 3 Potts Shadowess Jubilee Prince Open Dog 7(1) Super class of gorgeous boys 1 Mitchell’s Ch Valdosta Gracelands JW RCC One I have much admired from the ringside and wasn’t disappointed. Liked his outline which flowed nicely into well angulated hindquarters. Head is in proportion with good expression. Adequate reach of neck and shoulder angulation. Just the right amount of bone. Lost out to the limit dog for the CC who had the edge when it came to movement. A worthy champion. 2 Norris’s Ch Ferngove Valentino JW Rich golden sable in full bloom. Pushed hard for first place. Balanced in outline with good head carriage. Pleasing head and nice expression. Good depth of chest and well let down stifle. Moved well. 3 Robinson’s Ch Lavika Starlight Salute Veteran Dog 2 1 Goodwin’s Highbrook Hobnob JW 8 year old in good coat and super condition. Balanced in outline Head in proportion with a neat pair of ears and dark almond eye Super rear angulation and moved soundly 2 Arnold’s Shadoway Chance Encounter 7 year old dog in good coat and condition Elegant head which is balanced with well placed ears. Level topline. Would prefer more reach of neck and lay back of shoulder, this was reflected in his movement Minor Puppy Bitch 3(1) 1 Winfield’s Oakcroft Copacobana 7 month old golden sable Balanced outline. Head in proportion with well place almond eye. Stop a little filled in at the moment but should clear with time .Good shoulder and hind angulation. Level topline. Moved well 2 Gruszka’s Ruscombe Magic Circle For Samphrey 6 month old very raw baby. Rather unsettled giving her handler a lot to do. Balanced in outline. Rather fine in bone. Head is balanced. Would prefer better eye shape and placement. Ears were not tipped today. Needs time to mature and will need to grow to make size. Puppy Bitch 1 1 Mettan-Ure’s Savendie Highland Lullaby 9 month old Elegant girl Balanced in outline Refined head with good proportions Needs to fill in in foreface Good ear set. Well constructed . Stands parallel front and back. Would prefer a touch more bone Moved well Junior Bitch 3 1 Goodwin’s Highbrook Hint Of Honey Plain sable girl just over a year. Liked her overall balance. Loved her head with well placed ears , well placed almond eye and well rounded muzzle giving her that desired expression not often seen. Soundly made with graceful sweep over loin. Head carried well on a good length of neck Moved well One to watch 2 Standlick’s Macstanryn Rainbow Blu Scores in outline and probably the best construction of the day. Head is balanced although a little deep through. Ear set could be a little tighter. Would prefer better eye shape and placement. Coat a little heavily marked in places. Moved with reach and drive as her super construction predicted. 3 Folkes’ Symbol Of Most Majestic At Dacfolke Yearling Bitch 6 1 Kishdigra An Irish Blessing For Clairavelle JW 2 Highbrook Hotpants Plain golden sable in good coat and condition Pleasing head with good ear set and well placed almond eye. Nice expression. Level topline Good lay back of shoulder and well angulated hindquarters. Would have preferred a touch more neck to complete the picture Moved well 3 Oakcroft Graceful Star Over Savendie JW Post Graduate Bitch 13(1) 1 Barrowclough’s Shadowess Enchanted Dream Beautifully balanced 21month old Tri in good coat and condition Flowing outline Elegant head with good ear set Dark eye Good underjaw So soundly made Moved well. Should have a bright future 2 Robinson’s Lavika Sign Of The Time Another lovely girl. Beautifully presented Level topline with graceful sweep over loin. Head is balanced with good ear set. Widens a little in backskull. Would prefer more neck and better lay back of shoulder. Could not match the movement of 1 3 Pierce’s Philhope Clearly Precious Limit Bitch 8(1) 1 Goodwin’s Rannerdale Honey Bee At Highbrook Elegant 5 year old in good coat and condition Liked her overall shape with level topline which she holds on the move Head is balanced with a super pair of ears Good under jaw Well constructed and moved with reach and drive 2 Pierce’s Philhope Taste For Fashion 4 year old sable elegant in aspect and in between coats Pleasing head with good ear set and eye set. Front is a little narrow and would prefer more lay back of shoulder Could not match the movement of 1 3 Kiemont Paris Is A Charmer At Bramblecroft JW Open Bitch 5(1) 1 Van Ulsen’s Multi Ch Dandewood Love Letter 3 year old sable in super condition Presented to perfection Flowing outline Head handles well with dark almond eye and good underjaw Super bone Adequate reach of neck Soundly made Moved well Handled to make the most of her CC. Out moved by the dog for BOB 2 Robinson’s Lavika Sunset Rose JW Beautifully marked BM bitch . Excels in outline Head in proportion with soft expression Very soundly made Moved well Unfortunately lacking in coat Pushed 1 all the way RCC 3 Weller’s Ch Evad Halloween Spice Veteran 4 What a class with hairs splitting these mature beauties 1Harnsel’s Philhope Summer Highlights At Sherkarl Just loved this girl and she pushed hard for top honours Just the heat of the day made her flag in the challenge. She should have CH in front of her name Beautifully balanced girl who excels in outline. Flowing lines with graceful sweep over the loin. So soundly made. Elegant head with soft expression Covered the ground well 2 Van Ulsen’s Multi Ch Dandlewood Endless Surprise 7 year old rather different in type to 1 In super coat and condition Head in proportion with lovely ear set. Widens a little in backskull . Level topline Well angulated hindquarters. Moved well 3 Barrowclough’s Shadowess True Blue