Eastern Counties Shetland Sheepdog Club

Eastern Counties Shetland Sheepdog Club - Open Show

22nd March 2026

BPD (0)

BPB (1,0) 1 French Lindfern Dream Light A very pretty sable, just a week short of 6 months, who made a lovely start to the day. Good underjaw, correct stop and well-set ears giving a pleasing, feminine expression. Nicely balanced overall with a well-carried neck flowing into a tidy outline, particularly liked her rear angulation which was already developing well for her age. Carries excellent bone and substance for one so young, with good legs and neat feet. Held a firm topline and moved freely and confidently with a light, easy action. A very promising youngster who should have a bright future. BBPIS.

VD (2,0) Two males of similar type. 1 Hull Mohnesee’s Dream Date of Lizmark A very pleasing veteran who appealed for his overall quality and balance. Excellent in head, with well-shaped eyes and correctly placed ears combining to give a very typical and soft expression. Good neck flowing into clean, well-proportioned bodylines. Well boned with sufficient substance, and presented in very good coat and condition. Held a firm topline both standing and on the move, and moved soundly with steady, balanced action to take BVD & BVIS. 2 Taylor & Wells Ch Lafitte De Moorstille Chez Shelridge (IMP FRA) JW VW 10-year-old who is a credit to his age. Pleasing in head, though a slightly darker eye would enhance the overall expression. Ears well set and used. Moderate bone. Maintained a good topline and moved steadily, remaining sound throughout.

MPD (0)

PD (1,0) 1 Norris Ferngrove’s Onyx 9-month-old tri with much to like. Good head planes, excellent almond-shaped eyes and correct pigmentation. Still needs time to develop and strengthen through the muzzle, which is to be expected at this age. Nicely set neck leading into a balanced outline. Front construction will continue to improve with maturity. Moved well in profile and true behind, showing good promise. Pushed hard for BPIS in a very close decision. BPD & RBPIS.

JD (1,0) 1 Mitchell Valdosta Je Amour 13-month-old tri who immediately catches the eye for his presence and outline. Lovely neck flowing into a firm topline and correct croup, giving a very pleasing profile. Head is well proportioned with rich tan markings and a good underjaw. Almond-shaped eyes, though just a shade lighter than ideal. Ears slightly heavy but acceptable. Carries good bone and substance for his age, with well-shaped legs and neat feet. Front still to develop further. Moved well from all angles, showing balance. Presented in excellent coat and handled to advantage. A very promising youngster. BD, RBIS & BOSIS.

ND (1,0) 1 Norris Ferngrove’s Onyx As previously described.

GD (3,2) 1 Winfield Iskander Bohemia Classic For Oakcroft JW (IMP CZE) Correct in head and expression with pleasing almond-shaped eyes and a good underjaw. On the smaller and finer side but retains overall balance. Good tail carriage. Moved well, covering the ground sufficiently.

PGD (2,0) 1 Thornley Felthorn Barnaby Rudge Tri who was a little unsettled today but has good qualities. Strong underjaw, well-shaped eyes and correct ear placement giving a pleasing expression. Good bone and substance. Particularly liked his front angulation, which showed in his accurate movement coming towards. Once settled, showed more balance. 2 Norris Ferngrove’s Code Blue JW 2 year old blue merle with correct markings, though I would prefer a clearer background. Good head properties with pleasing eyes and a sound underjaw. Preferred the front of 1. Moved well in profile with a balanced action.

LD (6,1) 1 Linford Hillhenry In Your Honour Tri male with good head planes and correct stop, though I would prefer a little more strength in underjaw. Neat ears and a well-set neck. Good bone and substance, presented in excellent coat and condition. Moved well from all angles with good drive from behind. On the stand, tended to lower himself slightly which affected his overall picture in the challenge. RBD. 2 Winfield Oakcroft The Mandalorian JW A taller male who presents an impressive outline. Beautiful head with a sweet yet masculine expression. Good underjaw and well-carried neck flowing into a firm topline. Good depth and proportion throughout. Moved well, showing good reach and balance. Pushed hard for 1st. 3 Revill Mosardi Don’t Stop

OD (3,0) 1 Mettan-Ure Oakcroft’s Venturer Avec Savendie Smaller sable but very attractive in profile and shown continuously. Soft, typical expression with good head qualities. Well filled in chest and balanced throughout, with a firm topline and good proportions. Moved well, showing a smooth and easy action. 2 Goldie Blenmerrow Mazurka Sable, slightly finer in head than 1. Sweet expression with a good underjaw. Good topline and overall balance. Moved well with steady action. 3 Taylor & Wells Shelridge Toastmaster At Chelmermead

SBD/B (3,0) 1 Jackson Kishdigra An Irish Blessing For Clairavelle (IKC) Larger sable bitch with a very good head and expression. Well-shaped almond eyes.Good rear angulation contributing to a balanced outline. Good depth of body. Moved well and was handled to advantage. 2 Beynon Lirren Team Spirit Good head and eyes with a sound underjaw. In full coat and very well presented. Carrying a little extra weight today which affected her overall outline slightly. Moved well. 3 Kennedy Oakcroft Aurora Dream At Donbeley

VB (2,1)1 Mettan-Ure Valdosta Dare To Dream of Savendie Blue merle with nice soft head planes, though slightly round in eye. Good neck and body with adequate bone and substance. Held a firm topline and moved in a balanced manner. Carrying a little extra condition today.

MPB (1,0) 1 Mettan-Ure Savendie Highland Lullaby 6 months on the day. Nicely shown with a confident, cheerful attitude. A little small in head and muzzle at present, which should develop with time. Front currently a touch wide with some lift in movement. Good rear angulation and overall balance for age.

PB (1,0) 1 Symons Sendora Skylark A pleasing puppy with much to like. Attractive colour and well-defined markings, with excellent bone and a good underjaw. Nicely balanced overall with a tidy outline and good proportions for age. Shows a sweet expression. Moved well, though the front will strengthen and tighten with maturity. On the larger side for a puppy right now. BPB & BPIS

JB (5,1) 1 Withers Wish Upon The Moon For Stanydale Tri with a lovely overall shape and balance. Good neck flowing into a firm topline. Front adequate, shoulders still developing. Rich black coat. Good eyes, though could be darker. Slightly longer foreface but has a good underjaw. Tail appeared short but correct on examination. Moved well Look forward to seeing this girl mature. 2 Jackson Kishdigra An Irish Blessing For Clairavelle As previously described.. 3 Mettan-Ure Oakcroft Graceful Star Over Savendie JW

NB (4,2)1 Craig Drakeshyde Dancing Queen Smaller tri. Good eye, ears a little heavy. Good neck and topline giving a pleasing outline. Once settled, moved well in profile. 2 Beynon Lirren Team Spirit As previously described.

GB (3,0) 1 Durant Misti Moon Over Neraklee Beautifully marked blue merle with a clear, correct background, presenting a very eye-catching overall picture. Stood out for her lovely outline and balance, with everything flowing well from neck through to tail. Attractive, feminine head with a pleasing expression. Good bone and angulations. She had one of the best shoulder placements on the day, allowing her to contribute to her balanced profile. Good depth and proportion throughout, maintaining a firm topline. Slightly erratic initially on the move, but once settled she covered the ground well with a balanced, easy action, showing good reach and drive. Still a young bitch with more to come. One I will watch with real interest as she matures. BB & BIS. 2 French Skeldale Wish Upon A Star Over Lindfern Sable with a good head and well-filled muzzle. Nicely balanced with a good neck. Moved calmly with steady action, particularly good going away. 3 Jackson Kishdigra An Irish Blessing For Clairavelle

PGB (4,2) 1 Jackson Kishdigra An Irish Blessing For Clairavelle As described before. 2 Craig Shougies In The Mood At Drakeshyde Lovely overall shape and balance. Head slightly stronger than ideal for a bitch. Moved very well and presented in a good coat.

LB (4,0) 1 Saunders Tachnamadra Button Moon At Fernfrey Tri bitch with a broader head than 2. Correct eye placement and neat ears giving a pleasing expression. Good proportions with a sound underjaw. Nice reach of neck into a well-laid shoulder, with excellent bone and good forelegs. Well ribbed with a firm topline and balanced throughout. Good turn of stifle which shows in her outline. Moved well in profile with a steady action. Presented in very good coat and condition. 2 Norris Sabema Mayfly At Ferngrove Similar in size.pleasing head and overall type. Moderate bone and neck. Moved well in profile, though slightly out at elbows. 3 Revill Mosardi Forget Me Not

OB (1,0) 1 Symons Sendora Songbird 9-year-old blue. Excellent colour for her age. Good neck and overall body giving a pleasing outline. Movement slightly wide coming towards but otherwise steady and sound.

Judge Miss Katya Robinson (Lavika)