Minehead & District Canine Society

Minehead and District Canine Society

Open Show

Wed 29th July 2026

My grateful thanks to the committee for the invitation to judge the Pastoral group at their show. The venue was perfect for a dog show, with short grass (although a little crispy for some paws due to the dry weather) and plenty of space ringside for gazebos to provide shade. Huge thanks to Jane and Mel, who were tasked with stewarding for me, and kept everybody and everything in order despite the blustery conditions. Thanks also to the exhibitors for their entries, and to those who stepped in to pilot dogs in challenges. I was very pleased with the quality of many of those who came under me and was spoilt for choice in both the adult and puppy groups. 

Australian Shepherd Post Graduate (2, 2)

Australian Shepherd Limit (1,1)

Australian Shepherd Open (2,1)

1st SAVE THE TEARS FOR ANOTHER DAY WITH AUSSIAME (IMP ITA), BURT, MS E L – 5 y/o tri dog, oozing masculinity. Good head proportions, muzzle and skull equal length and broad. Well set ears and almond shaped eyes. Good neck, well arched. Good front and rear angulation, good amount of bone to legs, which were straight when viewed from front, side and behind. Brisket reaching to the elbow. Moved out well. BOB

Bearded Collie Post Graduate (2,1)

1st GWALLTAFWYN GWENLLIAN, STEER-ELDRIDGE, MRS D – 19 month bitch. Very feminine head of equal proportions in both length and breadth of skull, and skull to foreface ratio. Eyes more round than oval, with an enquiring expression and well set and used ears. Nice angulation front and rear, legs straight but quite fine in bone. Flexible pasterns and good feet. Could do with dropping a bit more in chest, but this will come with time. Moved well, with good reach at the front, allowing her to cover the ground with ease. One I’ve judged previously and pleased with how she’s maturing.

Bearded Collie Limit (2,1)

1st GWALLTAFWYN RHODD UNIGRYW VW, STEER-ELDRIDGE, MRS D – 9 y/o dog. Broad skull with good proportions to head and muzzle. Well set eyes and ears. Muscular neck of moderate length. Excellent angulation, with front legs straight on flexible pasterns and rear with good second thighs, well bent stifles and low hocks. Good oval shaped feet. Tail to hock. Held level topline on the move, with long-reaching strides, but carried head and tail a little high. RBOB

Bearded Collie Open (2,0)

1st ELTIMARIS JUBILEE HOORAH JW, PATTERSON, MRS J AND MR S - 4 y/o bitch. Feminine, well-proportioned head, good muzzle. Well set eyes and ears of correct shape and size. Slightly arched neck leading to a level topline and a long tail. Excellent angulation, well laid shoulders and correct length of upper arm creating the desired angle, with forelegs positioned vertically below the withers and flexible pasterns. The rear was complemented by being well muscled, with well bent stifles and hocks set low, again, creating the desired angles and vertical lines. Ribs well sprung, with good depth to chest. Coat was well fitting and of good length, but still showed daylight under the body. Moved with flowing long-reaching strides, perfectly balanced and holding her topline. BOB and G4

2nd IR CH KAKOS THE HAPPIEST DAYS OF GWALLTAFWYN JW, STEER-ELDRIDGE, MRS D – 4 y/o bitch. Good size to head and well set ears and eyes. Would prefer a little more length to her neck. Angulation ok, straight legs. Tail a little short. Moved ok, but didn’t quite hold her topline on the move, and wasn’t as smooth or balanced as 1st.

Belgian Shepherd Dog Post Graduate (1,1)

Briard Puppy (1,0)

1st AT MAGIC SHADOW DES BERGERS DES MILLE ET UNE NUIT AVEC CHARSON (IMP), HILLIER, ROGERS AND GARDNER, MRS S, MS S AND MR A – 10 month old black dog of good size and rugged appearance. Nice masculine head with broad skull and square muzzle. Dark eyes gave an inquisitive yet gentle expression. Ears well set and of correct shape and size. Good length to neck, nicely arched to allow for the required proud head carriage. Shoulders well laid back, with good bone to the forelegs. Room to drop in chest, but this will come with age. Body slightly longer than height. Level topline leading to a slight slope at croup, with good set and length to tail. Moved out with drive and balance. BOB and BP, G3 and PG1

Finnish Lapphund Puppy (2,2)

Finnish Lapphund Post Graduate (1,1)

Finnish Lapphund Open (2,1)

1st PAVOSKAS ILOMIELI, CRITCHLOW AND COOPER, MRS S, MR P AND MRS S – 3 y/o bitch. Very feminine head of good proportions. Muzzle shorter than skull, which was slightly rounded. Well set ears and eyes, well used to give an intelligent and friendly expression. Good length to neck onto level topline. Front angulation good, with shoulder and upper arm roughly the same length. Rear angulation moderate, with hocks well let down and rear dew claws present. Tail carried well. Moved with brisk action on a medium stride. BOB

German Shepherd Dog Post Graduate (2,0)

1st LIMASMYTHE LOKI, PINKARD, MISS G – 5 y/o dark male of good size. One I have judged previously and my opinion remains unchanged. Beautiful masculine head, strong muzzle on a broad skull, intelligent dark eyes and well set ears, sensitive in use and alert to everything going on. Excellent front angulation, with shoulder blades and upper arms of equal length, giving correct angulation and straightness to the legs, of good bone. Flexible pasterns and tight feet. Deep chested with well formed, long ribs. Back was of sufficient length to give the correct ratio, firm and well muscled. Hindquarters on this dog are the best I’ve seen, with upper and second thighs of equal length and well muscled. Hind legs stood parallel and straight when viewed from behind, with firm hocks and vertical pasterns. This allowed him to power around the ring with effortless reach from the front and drive from the rear. BOB and G2

2nd CHALKSVILLE’S MAVERICK LUX JCH, JONES, MISS A M – 14 month dog of different type to 1st. Good masculine head, on a good neck. Front angulation ok, with space to drop in chest. Good length to tail. Preferred the topline and rear angulation of 1st. Rear movement was very loose. RBOB

German Shepherd Dog Open (2,2)

Rough Collie Puppy (1,0)

1st GATAJ MISS SPARKLES, LOCKYEAR, MRS M A – 9 month old bitch of very feminine qualities. Good proportions to head with correct set ears and dark, almond-shaped eyes giving the desired sweet expression. Well arched neck. Nice angulation front and rear. Correct length to body, with slight rise over loin. Tail a little short. Moved well, with smooth, light action. BP and PG2

Rough Collie Post Graduate (3,1)

1st GATAJ JUST LIKE JESSE JAMES, LOCKYEAR, MRS M A – 14 month dog of good size. Good head with well used ears, of correct proportions. Arched neck of sufficient length. Good angulation front and rear. Well sprung ribs, but still a bit of space to drop in chest. Moved ok, but would prefer a bit more drive.

2nd MILLUBIE PARACHUTE INTO WASSAIL (IMP SRB), WARE D – 15 month old bitch of small size. Sensitive to her surroundings. Feminine head, although muzzle a little long. Well set ears. Good neck. Nice angulation but would prefer slightly longer upper arm. Long tail. Moved ok. 

Rough Collie Limit (4,0)

1st GATAJ ALL THAT GLITTERS, LOCKYEAR, MRS M A – 2 y/o bitch of good shape. Broad muzzle and skull running on parallel planes creating a well blunted wedge shape. Correct eyes and ears. Good length and arch to neck. Front legs straight, under well angulated shoulders with sufficient bone. Good depth to chest, with well sprung ribs and slight rise over the loin. Hocks well let down and well bent stifles. Moved well with reach and drive. RBOB

2nd BROOKYNUT CLYDE BARROW, MOREY, MRS L K – 13 month old dog of good size. Nice head but ears a little heavy for my preference. Lovely masculine proportions. Good neck onto well laid shoulders. Good angulation. Slightly longer in body/ ribs, but I suspect he may have a little more growing to do. Gentle rise over loin. Moved well. 

3rd RIVERSIDE SONG ICE CREAM GIRL (IMP ROM), PATMAN, MRS E

4th MILLUBIE ENCHANTED AT WASSAIL (IMP SRB), WARE D

Rough Collie Open (3,0)

1st WASSAIL CALL THE MIDWIFE, WARE D – 6 y/o bitch with excellent rapport with her handler. Nice feminine head with correct well-blunted wedge shape and flat skull, with slight stop separating parallel planes from top of skull and top of muzzle. Medium sized eyes, almond-shaped and dark in colour, giving the desired sweet expression. Ears correctly set and well used. Well arched neck of good length, allowing for the impassive dignity called for in the standard. Front and rear angulation good, well muscled. Stood on straight forelegs with sloping shoulder, and well bent stifles. Moved with good reach and drive, covering the ground effortlessly. Coat fitted her body without excessiveness. BOB

2nd SAMHAVEN SOUND EFFECTS, PATMAN AND GRAINGER, MRS E AND MISS A – 8 y/o bitch. Heavier head than 1st but still feminine. I felt her eyes were a little on the small side, yet her ears were somewhat large. Strong muzzle and flat skull. Good length to neck. Would prefer a slightly longer upper arm but stood on straight front legs. Rear assembly ok. Moved ok.

3rd BROOKYNUT HOT AND SPICY, MOREY, MRS L K

Smooth Collie Open (1,1)

Samoyed Puppy (2,2)

Samoyed Post Graduate (1,1)

Samoyed Limit (1,1)

Samoyed Open (2,2)

Shetland Sheepdog Puppy (4,3)

1st RUSCOMBE MAGIC CIRCLE AT SAMPHREY, GRUSZKA, MR S AND MRS D – 6 month old bitch, who was a little unsettled with the ring tape blowing in the wind and noisy traffic on the road. Beautiful feminine head, ears a little wide set for my preference, correct eyes. Nice angulation front and rear, just needs to firm up a bit. Moved ok. BP

Shetland Sheepdog Post Graduate (6,3)

1st DIPPERSMOOR STARMAKER FOR LAVIKA JW, ROBINSON, MRS S – 17 month old dog of good size. Nice head, presenting long, blunt wedge of good proportions. Slightly heavy ears, but well used and nice eyes. Shoulders well laid back, with upper arm and shoulder blade roughly equal in length. Chest not quite to the elbows, but this should drop with age. Back level with graceful sweep over the loins. Hindquarters showing correct angulation, with good bend to the stifle and let down hocks. Both fore and hind legs straight when viewed from front and behind. Good feet, tail ok. Moved very well. 

2nd FERNFARM HUMMINGBIRD, LAMPIER, MR K AND MRS A – 3 y/o petite and feminine bitch. Very feminine head of nice proportions, although slightly wide set ears. Good angulation but would prefer a bit more length to her legs and tail to balance out her long body. Moved ok. 

3rd AUBERSWELL STAR TROOPER, CLOUGH-DIPROSE, MRS C M

Shetland Sheepdog Limit (3,1)

1st LAVIKA SIGN OF THE TIME, ROBINSON, MRS S – 4 y/o bitch of feminine proportions. Sensitive ears used well, correctly positioned and eyes well set giving a refined and elegant head. Good neck, sufficiently arched to carry her head proudly. Excellent front and rear angulation, with shoulder blades and upper arms of same length, well bent stifles and hocks well let down. Good length to back and ribs, which were well sprung. Still a bit of room to drop in chest. Moved very well with smooth and graceful action, covering the ground well. RBOB

2nd ACHOR’S SURPRISE HIMALAYA OVER SAMPHREY (IMP CHE), GRUSZKA, MR S AND MRS D – 2 y/o bitch of different type to 1st. Feminine head, largeish ears but well placed and sensitive in use. Front and rear angulation ok. Good length to ribs but room to drop in chest. Moved ok. 

Shetland Sheepdog Open (5,2)

1st CH/NOR/SE/FIN CH LAVIKA MOONLIGHT STORM JW (RE-IMP), ROBINSON, MISS K – 4 y/o tri dog. Masculine and a good size. Lovely proportions to his head, skull flat with slight stop. Attentive to handler with ears of correct size, shape and position, sensitively used. Good arch to neck allowing him to carry his head proudly. Good depth to chest and well sprung ribs. Well laid shoulders, with excellent angulation mirrored front and rear. Legs straight when viewed from front and behind, standing on good feet. On the move, plenty of drive from the hindquarters presenting a smooth and graceful action, covering the ground with little effort. BOB and G1

2nd BLENMERROW RING OF ROSES, MCSHANE, MISS M – Almost 6 y/o bitch of feminine qualities. Beautiful head, attentive to handler. Nice set ears and eyes. Good length to her neck onto a level topline with a nice sweep over the loins. Slightly longer in body. Front and rear angulation good. Good movement, covering the ground effortlessly with smooth action.

3rd EVAD LITE BREEZE, CLOUGH, MISS S L

Swedish Valhund Post Graduate (1,0)

1st VALALLER JACKFRUIT, HOWE, MS D – Almost 2 y/o bitch who gave her handler a hard time but liked what I saw. Somewhat broad skull, almost flat with well-defined stop, presenting even wedge shape. Muzzle slightly shorter than skull. Wide set ears of correct size and shape. Beautiful eyes. Nice angulation, with upper arm lying close to the ribs, and rear with well bent stifles and low set hocks. Legs well boned for a bitch and good feet. Back level. Moved well.

Limit (1,0)

1st VALALLER STRIKE A POSE, BISS, MRS K – 3 and a half year old bitch of different type to previous class. Broader skull with more distinctive mask markings. Correct proportions, with muzzle slightly shorter than skull and a well defined stop. Well set ears and eyes of correct size, shape and colour. Long neck, but in proportion to the rest of the body, onto a level back and short loin. Front and rear angulation good, moved ok in the class, but went better in the BOB challenge to take RBOB

Open (3,1) – what a class of vintage quality! These two were a credit to their owners.

1st PEPPERTHYME ON A RAINBOW, HOWE, MS D– 11 y/o bitch of lovely size. Blunt wedge-shaped head, with well defined stop separating slightly short muzzle from skull. Muzzle appears square, with strong lower jaw. Dark, medium sized eyes and medium pricked ears, well set and used. Good length to neck with good reach. Excellent angulation, with long shoulder blades well laid back and upper arm slightly shorter, allowing for distinct angulation. Hindquarters well angulated with well bent stifles and low hocks. Legs well bones. Moved so well for an oldie, with front legs moving well forwards without too much lift, and good thrusting action from the hind legs. Can definitely show the youngsters how it’s done. BOB

2nd STARVON ALL ABOUT ME, HACKNEY, MRS C D – 10 y/o dog oozing masculinity. Good size and bone throughout. Broad head of good proportions, with well defined stop and square muzzle. Ears well used. Correct angulation front and rear. Moved ok, but seemed to be struggling a bit in the heat.

Cardigan Corgi Puppy (1,1)

1st LIDOFFAD LUCY OF CAPRIAN, LANGFORD, MRS C A – 8 month old bitch, oozing feminine qualities. Beautiful head with well used ears and almond shaped eyes. Muzzle to skull proportions the correct 3/5 ratio. Nice neck onto good shoulders and front and rear angulation mirrored. Pasterns flexible. Good bend to stifle and straight hocks, well let down. Floated around the ring with forelegs reaching well forwards and matching thrust from the hindquarters. BP, RBOB and PG3

Cardigan Corgi Post Graduate (2,1)

1st GOWERSTON GENESIS, YOUNG, MRS A M – 2 y/o bitch of feminine qualities. Good ears and head of correct proportions. Nice muzzle and neck. Front angulation a little short and feet turned out a bit much for my preference. Good depth to chest and length of ribs, under a level topline. Good rear. Moved with brisk action, good thrust from the hindquarters but front action was criss-crossed by legs.

Cardigan Corgi Limit (2,1)

1st GOWERSTON GERAINT OF CAPRIAN, LANGFORD, MRS C A – 2 and a half year old dog of masculine qualities and a good size. Big head with correct eyes and ears. Strong muzzle of good length in proportion to the rest of his head. Muscular neck onto well laid shoulders. Strong bone. Long and broad back. Good front and rear angulation. Moved well with free and active stride.

Cardigan Corgi Open (4,0)

1st CAPRIAN THE VIXEN JW VW, LANGFORD, MRS C A – 8 and a half year old bitch. Nice feminine head, wide and flat skull between the ears, which were of good size and always alert to her surroundings. Correct dark eyes of medium size. Correct 3/5 ratio between muzzle and skull. Well developed neck fitting into sloping shoulders. Good breadth to chest and depth to ribcage, level topline for her long body, with a clearly defined waist. Good angulation front and rear, with short legs holding the body clear of the ground. Sufficient strength of bone for a bitch. Moved very well, with front legs reaching well forwards in unison to thrusting action from the hindlegs. BOB

2nd CAPRIAN ADRIANNA JW, LANGFORD, MRS C A – 4 and a half year old of smoother coat than 1st but nothing to hide. Good feminine head, with broad, flat skull of good 5 to 3 ratio to muzzle. Nicely sized ears, well set, and correct eyes. Good length to neck. Front and rear angulation good. Strong legs and bone. Feet a little more turned out for my preference but moved well.

3rd RUBEGUD TAKIN THE MICK ShCM VW, SIVITER, MRS L

4th FAYWAIDD SPICE ShCEx VW, SIVITER, MRS L

Pembroke Corgi Limit (1,0)

1st LEVISBROOKS DIVINE QUEEN, KURIEN, MR L – 16 month old bitch. Very feminine, with lovely foxy head. Fairly wide skull, slightly longer than the muzzle. Expressive ears and eyes, well set and alert. Good length to neck onto level topline. Front and rear legs short, and straight when viewed from front and behind. Elbows close fitting to broad chest. Moved well, with front legs moving well forward and good thrusting action from hindlegs. BOB

Pembroke Corgi Open (1,1)

AV Import Register Open (1,0)

1st OF TREBONS BERGER BLANC BOO (IMP DNK) ShCEx, HACKNEY, MRS C D - White Swiss Shepherd Dog. 4 y/o male of good size. Beautifully balanced. Good size to head in relation to his body, of correct proportions with foreface slightly longer than skull. Top of skull almost flat, and parallel to muzzle, separated by a slight stop but clear stop. Dark, almond-shaped eyes. Ears well set, if a little small for my preference. Good length to neck onto level topline, sloping gently at the croup. Well laid shoulders with good return of upper arm, and forelegs straight and long with medium bone. Hindlegs well angulated, with firm hocks and straight when viewed from behind. Covered the ground with a rhythmical gait, with good front extension and drive from the rear. BOB

AVNSC Puppy (2,1)

1st DIDGERIDONT EVIL EDNA, GREENHILL, MR R - Australian Cattle Dog. 6 month old bitch of lovely shape. Good head with broad skull and foreface, yet retaining femininity. Correctly positioned and shaped ears, well used, and correct eyes with a definite mischievous glint! Nice angulation front and rear, although would prefer hocks a little more let down. Room to drop in chest, but this will come with age. Tail long to the hock and held correctly. Moved with plenty of enthusiasm. BP and PG4

AVNSC Post Graduate (3,0)

1st PENCOPPEN STANDING OVATION, LAMPIER, MR K AND MRS A - Border Collie. 2 y/o bitch of feminine qualities. Good head of equal proportions. Ears a little low set for my preference but correct size and texture, and well used. Correct almond eyes. Nice length to neck, and ribs well sprung, although room to drop a bit in chest. Front and rear angulation good and well balanced. Level topline, leading to low set tail of good length. Moved out well. BOB

2nd PENCOPPEN MY FAIR LADY, LAMPIER, MR K AND MRS A - Border Collie. 2/y old bitch, litter sister to 1st and really not much between them. Nice head with correct eyes and ears. Slightly stockier in build than 1st and would prefer a little more length to her neck. Angulation good, and tail long. Moved well, just couldn’t quite match her sister today.

3rd EVALAND VUK (IMP LVA), GREENHILL, MR R

AVNSC Open (4,1)

1st PENCOPPEN JOYEUX SOIREE, LAMPIER, MR K AND MRS A - Border Collie. 5 y/o bitch, and dam to the two in the previous class. Nice head, with broad skull, of equal length to foreface. Ears a little heavy and eyes slightly rounder than I would like. Good neck onto nice shoulders and good angulation front and rear. Level topline, which she held on the move when she dropped her head and went. RBOB

2nd NYMPH CARPATHIAN DINGO (IMP SVK), GREENHILL, MR R - Australian Cattle Dog. 2 and a half year old bitch, and dam to AVNSC puppy winner. Broad skull and muzzle, good ears and eyes. Strong neck, leading to well laid back shoulders. Ribs well sprung and deep, broad chest. Good turn of stifle in the rear. Ample bone throughout. Moved well with plenty of drive from the hindquarters.

3rd PENCOPPEN LA PARISIENNE, LAMPIER, MR K AND MRS A

Pastoral Group

1st Shetland Sheepdog - CH/NOR/SE/FIN CH LAVIKA MOONLIGHT STORM JW (RE-IMP), ROBINSON, MISS K

2nd German Shepherd Dog - LIMASMYTHE LOKI, PINKARD, MISS G

3rd Briard - AT MAGIC SHADOW DES BERGERS DES MILLE ET UNE NUIT AVEC CHARSON (IMP), HILLIER, ROGERS AND GARDNER, MRS S, MS S AND MR A

4th Bearded Collie - ELTIMARIS JUBILEE HOORAH JW, PATTERSON, MRS J AND MR

Shortlisted Australian Shepherd and Border Collie.

Pastoral Puppy Group

1st Briard - AT MAGIC SHADOW DES BERGERS DES MILLE ET UNE NUIT AVEC CHARSON (IMP), HILLIER, ROGERS AND GARDNER, MRS S, MS S AND MR A

2nd Rough Collie - GATAJ MISS SPARKLES, LOCKYEAR, MRS M A

3rd Cardigan Corgi - LIDOFFAD LUCY OF CAPRIAN, LANGFORD, MRS C A Cardigan

4th Australin Cattle Dog - DIDGERIDONT EVIL EDNA, GREENHILL, MR R

AV Puppy (4,2)

1st LIDOFFAD LUCY OF CAPRIAN, LANGFORD, MRS C A Cardigan Corgi

2nd DIDGERIDONT THE ALCHEMIST, GREENHILL, MR R - Australian Cattle Dog. Litter brother to ACD puppy winner. Strong, masculine head with broad skull and strong underjaw. Eyes of correct shape and set. Ears slightly small for size of head, but correct shape and texture. Muscular neck, leading to broad shoulders. Chest moderately broad, although still some room to develop. Was a bit erratic on the move, which should settle with age and experience.

AV Post Graduate (2,0)

1st AUBERSWELL STAR TROOPER, CLOUGH-DIPROSE, MRS C M – Shetland Sheepdog. 2 y/o dog. Nice head, slightly broad but nice eyes and well set ears. Angulation ok. Moved better in this class than his breed.

2nd CHALKSVILLE’S MAVERICK LUX JCH, JONES, MISS A M – German Shepherd Dog

AV Open (1,0)

1st EVAD LITE BREEZE, CLOUGH, MISS S L – Shetland Sheepdog. 5 y/o dog. Slightly rounded head with small ears but correct almond shaped eyes. Good neck, front angulation ok, would prefer more upper arm. Deep chest. Another who moved better in this class than the breed classes.

AV Veteran (15, 10)

1st CAPRIAN THE VIXEN, LANGFORD, MRS C A - Cardigan Corgi. Delighted to hear that she went RBVIS! Well done!

2nd CORIMIST OVER THE RAINBOW AT ELTIMARIS, PATTERSON, MRS J AND MR S -Bearded Collie. 8 y/o bitch. Unfortunate to meet 1st, as there was a lot to like about this girl. Beautifully balanced, slightly longer than high, presenting a lean and active dog under a good coat. Nice head, with flat, square skull of equal length to muzzle. Eyes giving the soft affectionate expression called for in the standard and ears enhancing the enquiring nature of this breed. Slightly arched neck of correct length. Well laid shoulders over good straight front legs with sufficient bone. Rear with well bent stifles and low hocks. Nice length to back, correctly from ribcage, and level while stood and on the move. Tail of good length. Covered the ground with minimum effort, supple and long-reaching. Happy to hear this was her final points to gain VW, well done!

3rd TONKORY MARK TIME (AI), LAMPIER, MR K AND MRS A – Border Collie

4th PENCOPPEN GOOD TIMIN’, LAMPIER, MR K AND MRS A – Border Collie

5th STARVON ALL ABOUT ME, HACKNEY, MRS C D – Swedish Valhund

Susan Jones (Keltiklan)