Crufts

CRUFTS 2026

BORDER COLLIE BITCHES – JUDGE: MRS V GREEN

I would like to thank the Royal Kennel Club for inviting me to judge at this prestigious Show. Also thank you to all the exhibitors for the superb large entries.

Many exhibits went cardless today, due to the quality and quantity entered it was not an easy task.

Thank you also to my two Stewards who kept the ring running so smoothly.

BCC – Mr P & Mrs Y, Mrs D Simmons & Inverno, Sh Ch Sashdan Never Ending Story (ai) JW

RBCC – Mrs I & Mr P De Cree & Schevenels , Broadmeadows Jaz-O-Mine

Good Citizen Dog Scheme Bitch (17 entries Abs: 1)

1ST – Miss M Bartlett, Cwnhapus Jewel in The Crown JW

2 ½ year old. B&W, lovely head, eye and well used ears, athletic in shape, moved and showed well.

2ND – Mr I J & Mrs MJ Lewis, Shemella Shepherds Delight.

Lovely Blue and White, very feminine head with well used ears, lovely shape, very responsive, sound fore and aft.

3RD – Miss M Bartlett, Cwnhapus Celestial Beauty JW

RES – Miss J Johnson, Shemella Moonlight Gem

VHC – Miss Av Bate, Borderbrook Stolen Heart

Minor Puppy Bitch (2 entries Abs:0)

1ST – Miss P Seaborn-Wendland, Lucky For You Take My Heart At Noblewolves (Imp Hun)

Very feminine head with erect ears, firm topline, sound quarters, good bone, very responsive to owner. Best Puppy Bitch.

2ND – Miss Turns, Anastasia Domaine Singhara Avec (Imp Fra)

Another nice puppy just 8 months, super head and ears, well put together. She was very excited today, I think the atmosphere was overwhelming.

Puppy Bitch (13 entries Abs: 0)

1ST – Mrs K Milham, Elystari Million Dreams

10 months B&W, classically marked, lovely feminine head, good eyes and ears, firm topline, sound quarters, very balanced, well handled.

2ND – Miss T Solyom, Four Leaf Clover By The Lake

10 months old, darker in type, feminine head, correct in every way, good forequarters, athletic body, showed well for the handler.

3RD – Miss C I Moussoulos, Unleashed Borders Dress To Impress

RES – Mrs T & Mr R Baxter, Wild Storm Tamita (Imp Esp) with Roseley

VHC – Mrs J J & Miss S C & Mr I & Mrs C A J Smit-Siraal & Smit & Wiltshire & Van Dijk-Sterenberg, From Borders Home Nice Tri

Junior Bitch (24 entries Abs: 5)

1ST – Miss T Wilkinson, Altricia Love Me Do

18 months old, lovely head, eye and well used ears. Good neck and shoulders, excellent topline correct set of tail, moved with drive and presence.

2ND – Mr Js Spiten, Jupavia Nobody Can Stop Time

B&W classically marked, 15 months old, super head, eye and ears, lovely compact shape and well put together, moved and showed well.

3RD – Miss Z Reekmans, Mystic Realms Your Diamond Icefall

RES – Mrs Jenni Zieserl, Classicyds Bordercult Aus Gal

VHC – Mrs S A & Mrs A Morley & Rogerson

Yearling Bitch (27 entries Abs:6)

1ST – Mrs H & Dr A J Murfet & Oliver, Tambuzi Guess Who’s Back JW

Caught my eye when she came into the ring. Correct feminine head with well used ears, good front and body, athletic in appearance. Moved freely, well shown.

2ND – Ms A Kempton, Borderbrook Final Destiny JW

Another lovely example of the breed. 18 months old, beautiful head with well used ears. Excellent front, good topline, smooth and tireless movement.

3RD – Miss Pagnin, New Dreams Border Unica Jch

RES – Miss Z Reekmans, Mystic Realms Yield To My Fire Diamond

VHC – Mrs I & Mr P De Cree & Schevenels, Eyes Of The World Xpress Yourself

Graduate Bitch (24 entries Abs: 7)

1ST – Miss A V Bate, Borderbrook Stolen Heart

Pretty 3 year old, lovely marked Blue Merle nice head, eye and well used ears. Well proportioned, moved with ease.

2ND – Mrs Graci & Mr Fjavi Pinto Guerra & Mansillia Olmedilias, Infinity Look Forever Together Sp Jch

20 months, classically marked B&W. Nice bitch of excellent type. Pleasing head and expression, moved well.

3RD – Dr B & Dr E Jupp & Davies, Taranza Waiting For Love

RES – Mrs S A & Mrs A Morley & Rogerson, Chikaramor Chyna Roses

VHC – Mrs K Rabl, Rising Star From Vulcano Country

Post Graduate Bitch (15 entries Abs:3)

1ST – Mrs I & Mr P De Cree & Schevenels, Broadmeadows Jaz-O Mine

This stunning 2 year old caught my eye as she came into the ring. Feminine head with well used ears. Lovely dark eye, good front and shoulder, excellent topline. Smooth and tireless movement, well presented and shown. Delighted to award her RBCC.

2ND – Miss T Wilkinson, Altricia Day Dream

Another quality bitch. Feminine head correct in every way. Very alert, good forequarters, athletic body, good sloping, graceful hindquarters. Showed well for the handler.

3RD – Mrs J Gregory, Tonkory Springtime

RES – Mrs Diane & Mrs Sue Garside & Davies, Starside Tina Turner

VHC – Mrs M & Mr P Surridge, Roydenbark Casablanca

Mid Limit Bitch (22 entries Abs: 7)

1ST Mrs J Grant, Simmovon Among The Stars Avec Coussiere JW

I judged this lovely bitch when she was a puppy. Now 2 ½ , she has matured into a beautiful example of the breed. Lovely head eye and well used ears. Good neck and shoulders. Excellent topline, correct set of tail. Moved with drive and presence.

2ND – Mr D & Mrs K, Miss S Angier & Stacey, Bilyara Isn’t She Lovely (ai)

3 year old very flashy. Well defined head with semi-erect ears. Correct neck, well laid shoulders, good topline, tireless movement and showed well.

3RD – Mrs S Lee, Jaybob Child’s Play JW

RES – Mr N Smith, Arrodare Never Say Never

VHC – Miss J Wettern-Bloomfield

Limit Bitch (15 entries, Abs:5)

1ST – Ms Y Welch, Simmovon Reason Too Dream

Another quality classically marked, lovely head and eye with well used ears. Good front and shoulders, ribs well sprung. Good hindquarters, well set tail, moved freely and smoothly. Showed well.

2ND – Mrs K Mitchell, Bordabears Strikin Liaison

Very mature 3 years old. Super head and very pretty ears, correct neck and shoulders. Well proportioned, athletic in appearance. Lovely topline, moved with ease.

3RD – Miss H Fawcett, Laceway Bottom’s Up

RES – Mrs Jenni Zieserl, Bordercult Nomen Est Omen Jch

VHC – Mrs H Bligh, Borderbrook Princess Raya at Ravencrag

Open Bitch (39 entries Abs:9)

1ST – Ms A & Mrs L & Mr J Houlden & Houlden & Tyler, FIN/MVA/INT CH/SUP CH PUKAWIDGEE, The Moon Is Winter Hecw-25 Ww-25

I can see how this quality bitch has gained all her titles. Very pretty correct head, alert expression, good neck and shoulders, ribs well sprung, excellent topline, good hindquarters, correct amount of bone. She won a strong class today. I just felt she was moved too fast in the challenge and it spoilt her natural gait.

2ND – Mrs K & Mr D, Miss Angier & Stacey, SH CH Bilyara Dei Rovi Fioriti (Imp Ita)

Another worthy champion. Beautiful head with well used semi-erect ears, keen expression, good length of neck, shoulders and forequarters. Good topline, smooth and tireless movement. Well presented and showed well.

3RD – Dr A J Oliver, Sh Ch Tambuzzi, Girlz On Fire

RES – Mr N & Miss J Smith & Ratcliffe, Sh Ch Fayden Final Destination

VHC – Miss H Fawcett, Sh Ch Laceway Raise the Roof

Special Working Trial Bitch (1 entry)

1ST – Mrs D M Whiting, Altricia Lady Phillipa Cdex Wdex Aw(g)

7 year old and in great condition. Nice head with alert expression. Good front, athletic body, muscular loins. Moved with drive, she could work all day. A credit to her owner. A super partnership.

Special Show Border Collie Herding Test Bitch (0 entries)

Veteran Bitch (22 entries Abs:5)

1ST – Mr P & Mrs Y, Mrs D Simmons & Inverno, Sh Ch Sashdan Never Ending Story (ai) JW

This 8 year old bitch caught my eye as she entered the ring. I awarded her Puppy Of The Year 7 years ago. Beautiful head with well used ears. Very alert expression, good length of neck. Well laid back shoulders, well sprung ribs. Excellent topline, muscular hindquarters, moved freely with drive. Well presented and shown. Delighted to award her the BCC.

2ND – Mrs J Grant, Coussiere Dancing Queen

10 ½ year old in lovely condition. Super head, well used ears, correct neck and shoulders. Athletic in shape, very sound fore and aft.

3RD – Mrs S Small, Tobermoray Godrevy Beach JW

RES – Miss B & Miss J Lee & Ratcliffe, Sh Ch Arrodare Royal Flush JW

VHC – Mrs K Entwistle, Rogansrock Dream Maker at Beesting