Herts & Essex Border Canine Society

Australian Shepherds

Puppy (1, 0 abs)

1st Land & Gittins’ Artistic Love Tinted Dream into Casmawllan (Imp Pol) BP

11 month red merle NBT bitch who is well angulated at both ends with a good reach of neck, straight front with good bone and flexible pasterns, good depth of chest, and well muscled hindquarters. She has a pleasing head and expression with a good balance of skull to muzzle, well filled foreface, good ear set and carriage and obliquely set almond shaped eyes. She moved soundly from all angles.

Junior (2,0)

1st White’s Caronlea Celtic Charmer at Joemarlea (IKC) BOB

14 month red merle NBT male who scored in maturity over the pup in this class and I preferred his balance of length to height. His head is carried proudly on a well arched neck and he has well laid shoulders and return of upper arm, a straight front with flexible pasterns, good depth of chest and length of ribcage, level topline, short firm loin, and well-muscled hindquarters with a good bend of stifle and well let down hocks. No mistaking his gender, he has a masculine head with well defined stop, good underjaw, correct eye shape and placement and well used ears giving an alert expression. He moved true with an easy ground covering action.

Limit (2,0)

1st Caronlea Celtic Charmer at Joemarlea (IKC)

2nd White’s Franmar Devils Desire at Joemarlea RBOB

Black tri NBT male, nice for size and substance, with a gleaming black coat of good texture. Well balanced head with a distinct stop, well placed eye and good ear set and carriage, combining to give a kind expression. He is well made throughout and moved accordingly, but he tended to tuck his hindquarters under him when standing which spoilt his outline. 

Open (1,0)

1st Franmar Devils Desire at Joemarlea

Briard

Open (1,0)

1st Foreman’s Stormfield Aysa at Marazzo BOB

Nicely balanced fawn bitch of lovely breed type with a pleasing outline. Correct head proportions with skull and muzzle of equal length, good mouth and underjaw, dark expressive eye with good pigment, and high set well carried ears. Arched neck of good length, well laid shoulders, straight front with strong bone, level topline and slope over croup to a long low set tail with characteristic hook. Well angulated and well muscled hindquarters allowed her to move with drive. 

Belgian Shepherd Dog (Tervueren)

Open (1,0)

1st Elliott & Brown’s Sezanne Afire Love BOB

Red male with a dark mask, skull and muzzle of equal length with moderate stop, dark eyes and well set and carried ears giving a keen expression. Square shape with enough neck, well laid shoulder and length of upper arm, level topline and slope over croup to a very long tail, and well muscled hindquarters. Moved soundly. Coat of good texture and well presented.

Estrela Mountain Dog

Junior (1,0)

1st Mckinlay & Johnson’s Estjak Valley Zezere RBOB

14 month fawn bitch with a super head and expression, dark mask, good balance of skull to muzzle, moderate stop, good underjaw, dark oval eye, typical ear set. She is still immature but she has a pleasing overall balance with a well muscled neck, good layback of shoulder and return of upper arm, enough depth of chest for age, well ribbed back, level topline and slope over croup to a long tail. Moved soundly with good reach and drive.

Limit (1,1)

Open (1,0)

1st Mckinlay & Johnson, Hall & Hall’s Kayarrach Wish Upon A Star BOB

3 year old reddish fawn bitch, loved her overall type and substance. Very pleasing head and expression with good balance of skull to muzzle, moderate stop, dark well placed eye, very good pigmentation, good underjaw, typical rose ears, very feminine. She has a muscular neck, is well angulated fore and aft, enough depth of chest, level topline and slope over croup to a low set tail with desired hook. In lovely coat and condition. Moved out well covering the ground with ease.

Finnish Lapphund

Puppy (1,0)

1st Birks’ Samite Taiga of Sotka (Imp Est) BP

Wolf sable bitch of 11 months, very attentive showgirl. Wedge head tapering to muzzle with a moderate stop, dark almond shaped eyes, neat erect ears, good pigmentation. Enough neck, well laid shoulders, straight front with good bone, round feet, level topline, long tail carried well on the move, well muscled hindquarters. Moved true.

Junior (2,0)

1st Jarvis’ Elbereth Nuka RBOB

Attractive 14 month male, stood foursquare presenting a pleasing picture. Loved his head and expression with correct proportions, moderate stop, nicely rounded muzzle, tight lips, dark obliquely set eye and small well used ears. Almost square in shape with a neck of good length, well laid shoulders, good depth of chest, straight front with flexible pasterns, level back, well set and carried tail, and hind angulation balanced with forequarters. Pushed hard for BOB but not as steady on the move as the Limit winner. 

2nd Samite Taiga of Sotka (Imp Est)

Limit (1,0)

1st Birks’ Pavoskas Galena BOB

One I have met before, she is nice for size and balance, another who stands foursquare naturally, showing off her charms. Feminine head with neat well carried ears, sweet obliquely set almond shaped eyes, good balance of skull to muzzle with correct stop. She has a muscular neck of good length, well laid shoulders and return of upper arm, straight front with good bone, level topline, well angulated hindquarters and a well set and carried tail. Graceful on the move with good reach and drive.

Old English Sheepdog

Puppy (4,2)

1st Howsam, Howsam & Huggins’ Jandoes Got To Be Rosie BP, RBOB, PPG1 & BPIS

Quality 10 month old bitch, very nicely balanced with a pleasing square outline. Correct head shape and proportions with defined stop, strong muzzle, good mouth, dark eyes and small ears giving an appealing expression. Nicely arched neck of good length, well laid shoulders, straight front with good bone, enough depth of chest for age, well ribbed back, strong loin, nicely angulated hindquarters with good bend of stifle and well let down hocks. She moved well from all angles. Delighted to see her go BPIS.

2nd Wilkinson’s Kalaju Dream A Little Dream

11 month bitch, who also appealed for shape, size and substance. She too has a pleasing head with a feminine expression, skull and muzzle of equal length, correct stop, dark eyes and well set ears. She has a good reach of neck and her angulation is balanced at both ends, good depth of chest and slight rise over a firm loin to a well feathered tail. Steady mover with good drive from the rear.

Junior (1,0)

1st Kalaju Dream A Little Dream

Open (2,1)

1st Adams’ Makaylen Majestic Lady BOB

Eye catching 4 year old bitch with the desired square profile. Feminine head with good balance of skull to muzzle, good pigmentation, dark eyes and well set and carried ears. Neck of good length, compact body with well laid shoulders, straight front, round feet, well sprung ribs, rise over loin, good bend of stifle, low set hocks. A pleasure to watch her effortless movement with good reach and drive. Coat of correct harsh texture, beautifully presented. 

Pyrenean Mountain Dog

Puppy (3,1)

1st Kennedys’ Gillandant Harvest Night at Pyrcot BP PPG2

Promising 7 months male, nice for size for his age with a balanced outline. Attractive head with a broad skull tapering to a strong muzzle, smooth cheeks, dark almond shaped eye, well set and carried ears, and very good pigmentation. He has moderate angulation at both ends, a straight front with flexible pasterns, level topline and slope over croup to a long tail. He obviously still has some developing to do in chest and ribcage but he was very sound and steady on the move with excellent profile action. 

2nd Greenfield’s Kalkasi Eternal Legacy

11 months more mature male. Strong head of good proportions with well set ears and dark almond shaped eyes giving a kind yet masculine expression Good reach of neck, well laid shoulders and return of upper arm, tight elbows, straight front, level topline, tail to hock, well angulated and muscled hindquarters. Moved true but not as settled as 1st.

Junior (2,1)

1st Kalkasi Eternal Legacy

Limit (1,0)

1st Kennedys’ Gamuvel Patou Via Dell Amore at Pyrcot (Imp Lva) BOB

2 year old bitch who appealed for her balance and outline. Her head handles well with a broad skull and muzzle of equal length, dark almond shaped eye, excellent pigmentation, well set and carried ears, and a soft feminine expression. She has a good reach of neck, very good layback of shoulder and return of upper arm, level topline, good tail set and length, and well angulated hindquarters, enabling her to move with reach and drive. Coat of good texture and beautifully presented.

Open (1,0)

1st Kennedys’ Pyrcot Spirit of Hanai RBOB

Nearly 5 year old male of good breed type, standing foursquare with a balanced outline. Pleasing head with dark almond shaped eyes, well placed ears, lovely pigmentation and a soft intelligent expression. He has a muscular neck of good length, level topline, well laid shoulders and length of upper arm, straight front, good bend of stifle, well let down hocks and correct feet. Just preferred the movement of the Limit winner when it came to the challenge.

Swedish Vallhund

Limit (1,0)

1st Amon’s Pepperthyme Wild Fire BOB PG3

Attractive 3 year old bitch, sturdy yet feminine, well balanced with a pleasing outline. She has a clean wedge head with a well defined mask, distinct stop and shorter square muzzle, very dark eye and neat well carried ears. She has a neck of good length, level topline, well laid shoulders and return of upper arm, tight elbows, straight front, good depth of chest and spring of rib, slight tuck up, good bend of stifle and well let down hocks. Moved out well with drive from behind and good reach in profile.

Welsh Corgi (Cardigan)

Limit (2,0)

1st Down’s Elessar Eclipse The Stars JW BOB PG2

Delightful 19 month old brindle bitch who appealed for her shape and balance. Pleasing head and expression with a broad flat skull, moderate stop, short well-filled foreface, good mouth and underjaw, dark eye, and well carried ears. She has a good reach of neck, well laid shoulders and return of upper arm, tight elbows, correct front, good depth of chest and spring of rib, good topline and tail set, good bend of stifle and well let down hocks, neat round feet. She moved very soundly from all angles.

2nd Smiths’ Elessar Dark Moon Rising RBOB

Brindle litter brother of 1st and sharing many of the same attributes. Typical foxy head of correct proportions with a dark eye and well carried ears giving an alert expression. He has a muscular neck, is well angulated fore and aft, with a straight front with strong bone, good forechest and ribcage. Preferred the topline of his sister and on the day she was more steady on the move, but still a quality example of the breed.

Open (2,1)

1st Elessar Dark Moon Rising

Welsh Corgi (Pembroke)

Puppy (2,1)

1st Down’s Creslow Down Derry Dreamer with Elessar RBOB

9 months old tricolour male with good overall balance and body proportions. Pleasing head and expression with flat skull, moderate stop, dark eyes and well set and carried ears, good bite and underjaw. Soundly made with a good reach of neck, well laid shoulder and return of upper arm, strong bone, chest developing, level topline continuing into long tail, good bend of stifle, well let down hocks, neat feet. Free moving with strong driving action. 

Junior (1,0)

1st Coates’ Durrcor Luna Eclipse BOB

Eye catching red and white NBT bitch with a feminine expression. Correct head proportions, flat skull, super pigmentation, dark eyes and well set and shaped ears used attentively. Good reach of neck, well angulated forequarters, straight front with round bone, oval feet, good depth of chest and spring of rib, level topline, well let down hocks and good bend of stifle. Moved true from all angles with good reach and drive.

AV Imported Breed Register Pastoral

Puppy (2,1)

1st Glading’s Picarenzo Antoinette avec Mavaya (Picardy Sheepdog) BP RBOB

Promising 11 month old girl with a pleasing outline. Her head handles well with good balance of skull to muzzle, parallel planes, dark eye, and high set erect ears giving a lively expression. Good reach of neck into well laid shoulders, straight front with flexible pasterns, round feet, level topline and slope over croup to a low set long tail, moderately angulated hindquarters, parallel hocks. Easy mover.

Open (1,0)

1st Glading’s Rabbitville Fauve avec Mavaya (Imp DNK) (Picardy Sheepdog) BOB

5 year old bitch, a little short on coat but it shows off her lovely shape. Her head is balanced with parallel planes, slight stop, strong muzzle, good mouth and underjaw, dark oval eyes, well set and carried ears. She has a strong neck, moderate angulation at both ends, straight front, enough depth of chest, level topline and slope over croup to a low set long tail with desired curve at the tip. The coat she had was of good harsh texture. Sound moving from all angles with an efficent ground covering action.

AVNSC Pastoral

Puppy (2,1)

1st Fisher’s Sannah Callisto (GSD) BP RBOB PPG4

Nearly 9 months old bitch, nice for size and shape. Her head is a balanced wedge with parallel planes of skull to muzzle, slight stop, smooth cheeks, strong muzzle, good mouth and underjaw, well carried ears and dark almond shaped eyes, all combining to give an alert expression. Strong neck of good length, well laid shoulders, straight front with round bone, topline slopes gently over the croup to a low set long tail. She is well angulated at both ends which shows on the move with her reachy stride.

Junior (1,0)

1st Seymore’s Sannah Draco (GSD)

Litter brother to the puppy winner, at his first show and very full of himself! Similar head properties but with a masculine outlook. He too is well angulated, has a good depth of chest and spring of rib, level topline, muscular hindquarters and a long tail. Somewhat erratic on the move, but did enough to earn his placing.

Open (3,1)

1st Fowler & Mancey’s Toptune Angeleyes (BSD Groenendael) BOB PG4

Pretty 4 year old bitch I have met before. Nice for size with a compact body and stands naturally foursquare. Pleasing head with parallel planes of skull to muzzle, moderate stop, nicely rounded muzzle, good underjaw, dark obliquely set eye and high set ears. Carries her head proudly on an arched neck of good length, well laid shoulders and return of upper arm, straight front with strong bone, good depth of chest, level topline, gentle slope over croup to a long low set tail, and well muscled hindquarters. Very attentive showgirl and moved with a brisk free action.

2nd Hudson’s Mournebrake Also An Angel (Hungarian Puli)

White male, another I have judged before and was unlucky to meet 1st as he is an excellent example of his breed with the typical square outline. His head proportions are correct with a slightly domed skull, well defined stop, dark eyes, and medium ears set below the level of his skull, and excellent pigment. Muscular neck of medium length, well laid shoulders, tight elbows, straight front with fine bone, good depth of chest and spring of rib, level back, short strong loin, and slight slope over croup to a correctly carried tail, strong hindquarters with well bent stifles and low set hocks. Nicely corded coat, well presented. Moved out well with a lively gait.

AV Pastoral Veteran

1st Benton’s Ch Oakestelle Artemis ShCEx VW (Smooth Collie)

Very nicely balanced b/m bitch I have done well before. Of excellent breed type and she stands foursquare presenting a super outline, showing non-stop for her handler. Her conformation is copybook, and she is well muscled which shows in her smooth and effortless movement.

2nd Rutterford’s Kelgrove Midsummer Blue at Stormhead (Shetland Sheepdog)

B/m male, nice for size and substance. His head has a good balance of skull to muzzle, correct stop, nicely filled foreface, good underjaw, dark almond shaped eye and neat well carried ears giving him a sweet expression. He has a good reach of neck, well laid shoulders, level topline and slope over the croup to a low set tail. On the move he could not match the profile movement of 1st.

3rd Kearnan’s Nld/Bel/Int Ch Rosebud Daenerys Ir Jch (GSD)

AV Working

Puppy (10,2)

1st Samuels’ Clehatro Psychic Vortex at Hazylights (Siberian Husky)

Really loved the balance, shape and substance of this 8 month girl. She has a feminine head with skull and muzzle of equal length, medium stop, well filled foreface, obliquely set almond shaped eyes and high set ears carried alertly. She has a nicely arched neck of good length, well laid shoulders, straight front with flexible pasterns, enough depth of chest for her age, level topline, slope over croup to a low set tail, well bent stifles, low set hocks and neat oval feet. She excels on the move with an easy ground covering action. An exciting prospect, I shall follow her career with interest.

2nd De Haaff’s Krieger’s New Illusion (Dobermann)

What a shame these two had to meet, because this br/r girl gave me goosebumps as well, and I hated having to choose between them! She was presented to perfection, standing foursquare with an elegant outline that draws the eye. Her head is the desired blunt wedge with a flat skull, slight stop, muzzle of equal length, dark almond shaped eyes and neat ears lying close to the head, giving a soft intelligent expression. She has a good reach of neck, well laid shoulders and return of upper arm, straight front with good bone for her ideal size, good forechest and spring of rib, gently sloping topline, well set and carried tail, muscular hindquarters with a good bend of stifle and well let down hocks. She moved true from all angles with good reach and drive. Another to watch.

3rd Thompsons’ Calladano Balou Belle (Portuguese Water Dog)

Junior (3,2)

1st Crisp’s Rarjo Harlequin (Portuguese Water Dog)

B/w 10 months male, quite immature but developing nicely. Correct head proportions with desired furrow, defined stop, dark round eyes and well set and carried ears. Pleasing square shape with short strong neck, well laid shoulders, straight front with long pasterns, well angulated and muscled hindquarters, good tail set and carriage. Was more settled in this class and moved very soundly.

Limit (8,6)

1st Thompsons’ Calladano Amadeus Andante (Portuguese Water Dog)

I met this youngster earlier in the day when he took the VHC in a very strong Open Stakes class. Attractive 20 months male who presents a balanced outline. Pleasing head with well defined stop, correct balance of skull to muzzle, dark eyes, and well set ears combining to give an intelligent expression. He is well angulated at both ends with a straight front, good depth of chest and spring of rib, strongly muscled hindquarters and a well set and carried tail. Shown in lovely coat and condition. He moved true with good reach and drive.

2nd Watson’s Newfangled Don’t You Dare at Cacodom (Newfoundland)

Male of good breed type with a super outline and a gleaming black jacket. Nice for shape and size with good bone. His head is broad with a short square muzzle, scissor bite, dark almond shaped eye, and good ear set. He has a strong neck, well laid shoulders and return of upper arm, straight front with flexible pasterns, good depth of chest and spring of rib, level topline, good bend of stifle, well let down hocks, long tail. Moved well.

Open (4,1)

1st Hewitt & Francis’ Scg Ch Constantin Wizard Montenegro Rott (Imp Mne) (Rottweiler)

Masculine boy who stood foursquare and showed non stop. Broad head with defined stop, shorter strong muzzle, good mouth, dark almond shaped eyes and well set and carried ears. Correct body proportions with an arched neck of good length, well laid shoulders and return of upper arm, broad chest and well sprung ribs, straight front with strong bone and flexible pasterns, compact round feet, back straight, short strong loin, good bend of stifle, well let down hocks. Very sound on the move.

2nd Watson’s Barachois Chim Chim Cheree at Cacodom (Newfoundland)

Brown bitch with a pleasing expression. Strong head of correct proportions with good width and breadth of muzzle, almond shaped eyes and well set ears. She has a good reach of neck, and balanced angulation both ends, straight front with strong bone, good depth of chest and spring of rib, but I would prefer a slightly more compact body and firmer topline. She moved well enough with drive from the rear and good reach in profile.

3rd Connellys’ Tickbern Jackelberry (Bernese Mountain Dog)

Pastoral Group

PG1 Benton’s Ch Blamorder Double Or Quits of Oakestelle JW (Smooth Collie)

Beautiful b/m bitch of excellent breed type and so well balanced. I have judged her before and at nearly 2 years old she continues to improve. Her excellent conformation is reflected in her movement, and standing she presents an attractive picture. Pleased to award her top honours in a super quality group.

PG2 Elessar Eclipse The Stars JW

PG3 Pepperthyme Wild Fire

PG4 Toptune Angeleyes

Pastoral Puppy Group

PPG1 Jandoes Got To Be Rosie

PPG2 Gillandant Harvest Night at Pyrcot

PPG3 Briery Knob Home to Lubin (Imp USA) (Bearded Collie)

Pretty 10 month old bitch, nice for size and balance. Broad flat skull with muzzle of equal length, moderate stop, good underjaw, dark expressive eyes and well set and used ears. Enough neck, well laid shoulders and length of upper arm, chest developing, straight front with flexible pasterns, neat oval feet, level topline and gentle slope over croup to a long low set tail, good bend of stifle and well let down hocks. Scored for her smooth ground covering movement.

PPG4 Sannah Callisto

AV Open Stakes

1st Denby & Webb’s Shira Victory Zhuangzi Tao to Chifido (Imp Hun) (Shar Pei)

Quality red male in good harsh coat who is nicely balanced and stood foursquare at all times. His head handles well with a flat skull and slight stop, dark eye and well placed small ears, moderate wrinkle. Strong neck, well laid shoulders, straight front, broad deep chest, correct topline and tail set, muscular moderately angulated hindquarters. Moved well from all angles and an excellent showman.

2nd Wilson’s Boughton Busy Lizzie for Hamiltonhill (Whippet)

Elegant fawn girl, with plenty of substance for her size and a pleasing outline. Long lean head with slight stop and small neat ears, giving a pleasing expression. She is well constructed throughout with a muscular well arched neck of good length, well laid shoulders and length of upper arm, straight front, good depth of chest and ribbing, strong hindquarters. Moved true with easy ground covering action.

3rd Dawson, Dawson & Parsons’ Priorpark Problem Solved (Rhodesian Ridgeback)