Lancs & Cheshire Collie Club Open Show, 03 November
1st Veteran Bitch, RBB, BViB, Louise Williams, BViS Fay Hutchings
Collie Association Champ Show (no CCs), 13 October
Res Veteran Bitch, Jenny Miller
Smooth Collie Club of GB Champ Show, 13 October
Res Veteran Bitch, Janice Cook
Vulnerable Native Breeds Open Show, 06 October
1st Veteran, Best Bitch, Reserve Best of Breed, Best Veteran in Breed, Hazel Allsop ‘heading a lovely veteran class 8 year old Tri bitch lovely outline in profile feminine head good planes lovely sweet expression from her dark almond shaped eyes, ears well placed and used well. Strong neck well arched. good bone well angulated front quarters neat well padded feet, chest deep and fairly broad topline strong hindquarters well muscled and good bend in stifle, won on her fluid movement in all directions. Best Bitch, Reserve Best in Breed, best veteran.‘
Darlington Champ Show, 13 September
2nd Veteran Bitch, Michelle Fort ‘8yr old Tri Colour Good overall construction, straight front & good angulated front & rear. Head is well proportioned with nicely placed ears giving the desired expression. Stood foursquare with good legs & feet. Good depth of body & spring of rib, moved very well’
Yorkshire Collie Club Champ Show (no CCs), 8 September
1st Veteran, BB, RBoB, BViB, Georgina Howard, ‘Pleasing 8 year old tri colour bitch. First impression, considering we were in the pouring rain, this was a dog completely fit for function. Her head held lovely level planes, well placed stop, correct wedge shape and well set ears. I would prefer a slightly darker eye and a little more underjaw, however overall very pleasing. Her well arched neck led to excellent front angulation, deep brisket and well sprung ribs. Well muscled loin and well turned stifles and muscled thigh, and lovely long tail for her age. Correct coat which was holding up superbly in the rain. On the move she simply floated around the ring, with great drive on the rear. A little loose on the front, but good for her age. Otherwise an excellent example of the breed and very close match to the BOB. RBOB/BVIB’ RBViS Mrs B Cooney
Walsall Open Show, 10 August
1st AVNSC Open, BAVNSC, Pastoral AV Veteran G2, Fay Hutchings
Otley Open Show, 6 August
1st Limit, RBoB, Lee Cox ‘8-year-old tri with a feminine outlook, balanced in outline and moved out smartly. RBOB’ Pastoral AV Veteran G2 & Pastoral RBoB G3, Stuart Payne
Leeds Champ Show, 28 July
1st Veteran Bitch, RBCC, BViB, Val Geddes ‘Super 8yo moving freely and could put some youngsters out! Well balanced head, correct profile, muzzle could have a little more fill, dark eyes with good expression, well set and used ears. Excellent outline, well developed body and good angulation moving her out soundly with drive and forward reach.’
WECS Champ Show, 21 July
1st Veteran Bitch, BCC, BoB, BViB, Delia Moores, ”tri bitch full of quality. Clean wedge head with flat skull, correct eye & ears giving intelligent expression. Arched neck leading into well angulated front. Good length of back & rear angulation. Moved with reach & drive to win the CC, BOB & Best Veteran. Was pleased to see her go on to win BVIS.’ BViS, Ros MacDonald ‘BVIS was the Smooth Collie, who was also Smooth BOB winner, Koczkodan Serenity (Cowling), an 8yr old tricolour bitch, again, shown in beautiful condition and not looking like a veteran. Lovely smooth balanced outline, showing off her clean lines. Coat of good texture and colour. Very attractive balanced head, flattest of skulls, beautifully tipped and carried ears, together with her dark almond eye giving a kind yet intelligent expression. Very light on her feet, with easy ground covering gait.’
NWPB Champ Show, 13 July
2nd Veteran Bitch, Jacky Cutler ‘Almost eight year old tri, feminine head with well used ears and dark eyes, good front, would prefer a tad more bone, good topline and moving well.’
Collie Association Open Show 2, 29 June
1st Veteran Dog/Bitch, RBB, BViB, Jo Williams (White) ‘Almost 8 yrs tri b. Wedge shaped head with dark well placed eye, clean cheeks, good underjaw, correct dentition and well tipped ears. Pleasing expression although she could be a bit more animated. Good front and rear angulations. Deep chest, good reach of neck, strong topline and good length of back in to long tail. Super shape which was confirmed in her strong movement. RBB/BVIB.’
Collie Association Open Show 1, 29 June
1st Veteran Dog/Bitch, RBB, BViB, Mandy Davies, ‘Tri-coloured girl of nearly 8 years, in excellent condition throughout. Pleasing head with correct ear set and carriage. Correct front, stood straight with deep chest, perfect front shoulder angulation making her stand out today. Everything is in proportion with no exaggeration. Moved effortlessly around the ring.’ BViS Sophie Wray-Ramsden ‘a nearly 8-years-old tri bitch. I really loved her outline. She has a lovely head with a flat skull, clean stop and muzzle of correct length. Her eye is of correct shape and set with super, well-set ears giving a lovely, feminine expression. She has a super neck with a lovely crest, flowing into well laid shoulders and good return of upper, with good bone and feet. She has substance yet is feminine throughout. Her excellent hind angulation allowed her to move with drive, covering the ground with ease.‘
Ashfield Open Show 08 June
2nd Open, RBoB, Shelley Skinner, ‘7 year Tricolour female, who has such quality, balanced head, flat skull, sweet eye and expression, ears used well, good length of neck, well laid shoulders, good length of back, well sprung ribs, in superb condition, moved really well and could show the youngsters a thing or two, definitely deserves to achieve her title, thank you so much for bringing her (RBOB).’ 1st Maurice Bellamy Early Bird Veteran Stakes, Alan Mease ‘smooth collie. Beautiful outline and overall balance good wedge shaped head with good ear size and placement. Dark almond shaped eye with alert expression ,correct bite ,well arched neck into well angulated shoulder, straight front with moderate bone, good feet, well bodied with good ribbing, rear quarters well angulated and straight hocks, moved with reach and drive and so sound in all departments.’
Riddings Open Show 03 June
1st Open, BoB, Angela Harvey, ‘7 year old tricolour bitch in sparkling black jacket. Excellent outline, her beautiful front angulation was clear to see. Balanced throughout. Feminine head of the type I love, refined and with length. Lovely ear carriage and expression. Very tight on the move, she didn’t put a paw wrong. I was thrilled to discover later that she is a daughter of one of my favourite smooth bitches. BOB, Pastoral Group 3 and Pastoral Veteran Group 1. Well done.’ Pastoral G3, Pastoral Veteran G1, Maureen Bywater
Yorkshire Collie Club Open Show 25 May
2nd Veteran, Sue Hawkins ‘tri -colour girl of 7 years . Impressed with a lovely body shape and condition. Pleasing head with well used ears , correct stop and well shaped dark eyes giving a lovely expression. Good front and rear and moved smoothly around the ring, just not the power of the winner.’
Lancs & Cheshire Collie Club Champ Show 12 May
2nd Veteran Bitch, Bev White ‘What a lovely bitch this is. She has matured like a fine wine. So very feminine with lovely balance and outline. Sweeping lines. Super reach of neck, correct length of back, good chest and ribbing. Hindquarters are correctly angulated, and she has a long tail. Not the head properties of the winner and with a stop that is a little low, but she has a pleasing expression. Shown in great condition and moved really well.‘
SCCGB Open Show 1, 04 May
1st Veteran Bitch, Reserve Best Bitch, Best Veteran in Breed, Brenda Piears ‘7 year old tri. Beautiful shape in profile with good angulation. Lovely clean head with well carried ears giving melting expression. RBB/BV and I understand, later BVIS. Congratulations. Best Veteran in Show, Penny Sewell ‘7 1/2yr old very feminine tri bitch with good head and eye, well made throughout which enabled her to move positively. She has matured into a lovely showgirl.‘
SCCGB Open Show 2, 04 May
1st Veteran Bitch, Reserve Best Bitch, Best Veteran in Breed, Cath Moffat ‘Feminine tricolour of nearly 8 years, wedge shaped head with strength in muzzle and dark eye, well tipped ears, strong shoulders and good angulation in front and rear, nicely proportioned throughout, sound in top-line, she was well muscled and moved steadily covering the ground well, presented in good coat and condition, RBB, BVB & BV.’
EACA Open Show 2, 14 April
3rd Open Bitch, BViB, RBViS, Marion Withers
EACA Open Show 1, 14 April
2nd Open Bitch, RBoB, BViB, BViS, Di Collino ‘Another attractive tricolour bitch, this one a veteran. Good head with appealing expression, good depth of chest, strong quarters. Moved with good reach and balance. RBOB, BViB, BVIS‘
Herts & Essex Border CS Open Show, 24 March
1st Open, RBoB, Jo Denton (Brackenhaye) ‘Lovely tri bitch who defies her 7 years and just gets better each time I see her. Very pleasing headpiece giving a sweet expression although ears could be set a little higher. Lovely balanced correct angulation allowing her to move very freely around the ring. Shown in excellent condition. Pushed hard in the line up. RBOB’
Retford Open Show, 17 March
1st Open, BoB, Janina Britton ‘Feminine tricolour bitch of 7 years. Excellent size, shape and body. Best of heads with lovely expression, almond-shape dark brown well placed eyes, ears correct. Good length of neck, well arched and muscular. Good angulations front and aft standing on excellent feet. Correct topline, moved soundly in all directions, well handled, BOB.‘
British Collie Club Champ Show, 02 March
VHC Veteran Dog or Bitch, Birgit Hayward
Yorkshire Collie Club Open Show, 18 February
1st Veteran Dog/Bitch, Best Bitch, Best of Breed, Best Veteran in Breed, Andrea Richardson, Reserve Best in Show, Best Veteran in Show, Tony Iley
Manchester Champ Show, 19 January
2nd Veteran Bitch, Jeff Luscott ‘Not quite up on her toes but good overall for type, good body and outline, beautiful head and can certainly move.’
Luton Premier Open Show, 31 December
1st Open, Best of Breed, Shelly Skinner (Nikal) ‘7 years Tricolour bitch, firstly I would like to say how has this bitch not got CH in front of her name, she oozes quality, I loved everything about her, sweet eye and expression, flat skull, correct earset which were well used, she showed non stop, very attentive to her handler, well laid shoulders, good spring of rib and depth of chest, shown in lovely condition, moved extremely well. I was pleased to award her a well deserved BOB today, I was delighted to see her win a strong Pastoral Veteran class, well done.‘ 1st AV Pastoral Veteran, Guy Jeavons(Grandgenes) ‘Smooth Collie 7 ½ years, tricolor what a fabulous smooth collie one of the best I’ve judged world wide, can not believe she is not a Champion what a shame. Loved her smooth clean head, dark eye and sweet expression, good reach of neck, well angulated fore and aft, in tip top condition, covered ground with reach and drive, one I would love to own.’
LKA Champ Show, 09 December
2nd Veteran Dog/Bitch, Kevin Young ‘Attractive bitch of pleasing breed type. Good overall shape and balance. Good eye and ear placement. Pleasing angulations. Preferred the head and condition on 1′
British Collie Club Open Show, 02 December
1st Veteran Dog/Bitch, Best Veteran in Breed Keira Martin ‘7-year-old tri-colour. Loved her overall shape. Head is good clean wedge shape, with parallel planes, dark eyes of correct shape and size, giving her an alert expression. Good width of chest, without cloddiness. Good muscle throughout, proved by her powerful driving movement.’BB, RBOB, BVIB, RBVIS‘, Reserve Best Veteran in Show, Geoff Duffield
Collie Association Champ Show (no CCs), 26 November
1st Veteran Dog/Bitch, Best Veteran in Breed Richard Kinsey ‘Strong well toned 7 year old female. Good head proportions and shape being blunt and clean lines. Well set dark almond eyes giving the required expression. Ears set on and used to her
advantage when alert. Strength in jaw with correct dentition.Well arched muscular neck easing into sturdy forehand with good angulation and straight limbs. Deep in chest with ample spring in ribbing. Defined in quarters allowing a smooth and easy stride pattern from all directions. Stands over herself well at rest. BVIB’, Best Veteran in Show Mrs P Wilkinson ‘Tri colour bitch of 7 years looking well. She had a nice shape, showed and moved well.’
Darlington Champ Show, 17 September
1st Veteran Bitch, Albert Wight ‘a tri of nice size and length/height balance. Pleasing head and expression, scores in reach of neck, level back and well moulded croup. I would like more hind angulation and she toes in when front action viewed. In good coat.‘
Yorkshire Collie Club Champ Show (no CCs) 3 September
2nd Veteran, Reserve Best of Breed, Reserve Best Veteran in Breed, Emily Bemelmans ‘A very feminine and well-proportioned 7yo tri girl with good balance and moderate bone. Well-sprung rib and correct coat. Lovely sweet expression with correct eye and ear set. Good underjaw, moderate length of neck into well laid back shoulders. Angulation front and back very good with correct topline. Good chest and well muscled. Moved beautifully BB, RBV’
London & Provincial Champ Show, 26 August
2nd Veteran Bitch, Bridgette Bodle ‘an attractive tri girl and another one who is well proportioned and a nice size, she has a lovely neck and topline but I would like to see a little more hind angulation, but despite that she moved out well with a good length of stride‘
Otley Open Show, 1 August
1st Open, Best of Breed, Tom H Johnston ‘BOB. Head of good length and proportions. Nice eye and well-placed ears of good size. Good muscular neck into well laid shoulder. Good legs and nice bone. Good depth and firm back, tail well set and good stifle. In good harsh coat and moved with good stride fore and aft. Holds a balanced outline.’
Riddings Open Show, 4 June
2nd Open, Denise Rowan ‘7 year old tricolour bitch – Good head qualities, lovely eye shape and placement, correct ear set giving her a lovely sweet expression, well angulated back level and firm with a slight rise over the loins, correct length of tail and her movement was very good smooth and effortless with plenty of drive from behind.‘
Yorkshire Collie Club Open Show, 27 May
1st Limit, Reserve Best Bitch, Paul Richardson ‘6 year old Tri-colour bitch, nice parallel head planes, very alert, ears a little overly large and just slightly too wide, almond eyes. Strong, well arched neck and good spring of rib, an overall strong front end, topline just a little dippy on the day, nice rise over loins. Well-muscled thighs and good turn of stifle, strong hocks. At this point was the best moving exhibit. Pushed hard for higher honours RBB‘
SKC Champ Show, 21 May
3rd Limit Bitch, Josh Blackburn
Lancs & Cheshire Champ Show, 14 May
1st Limit Bitch, Anne Smith ‘Although almost a veteran, this tri is in her prime. Correct angulation, good bone and a clean lean head with dark eyes, correct ears and strong underjaw. Good length of ribbing, moved out steadily.’
Yorkshire Collie Club Open Show, 19 February
1st Open, Best Bitch, Best of Breed, Reserve Best in Show, Richard Kinsey (BiS Sue Randall) ‘6 ½ year old tri that ticked most of the boxes on the day. She is well put together in terms of skeletal structure and covered with a toned body to complete the picture. Good head to handle being strong yet retaining her obvious femininity. Ears and eyes set on well giving the required expression. Topline is level and firm thanks to her muscle toning. Covers the ground with fluency and accuracy from any angle. BB & BOB’
Retford Open Show, 19 March
2nd Open, Reserve Best of Breed, Jo White ‘6.5 years tri b. Well put together bitch. Clean skull, dark well set eyes and correct ear placement giving desired feminine expression. Good dentition. Good reach of neck and well laid back shoulder. Good front and rear angulation allowing her to cover the ground with ease. Unfortunate to meet 1 today. RBOB’
Windsor Ch Show, 2 July
Reserve Limit Bitch, Fay Hutchings
WECS Ch Show, 19 June
Reserve Limit Bitch, Bev White
Yorkshire Collie Open Show, 28 May
2nd Open, Reserve Best Bitch, Louise Williams
SCCGB Open Show 2, 14 May
1st Limit Bitch, Abby Lusty ‘5yr old Tricolour. Very balanced bitch who presented a lovely outline. I judged this bitch as a puppy and looking back at my comments then much of the same applies. Her head is still not her fortune, her stop is a bit low and her muzzle could be fuller but it didn’t offend. She is really well made with excellent front and rear, she is in hard condition and she has matured fantastically. Harsh coat of excellent colour. She was my clear winner of this class and would have gone further except for her movement which wasn’t very together today. I know she can go better than that but I have to judge the dog on the day.’
SCCGB Open Show 1, 14 May
2nd Limit Bitch, Reserve Best Bitch, Brian Hull ‘Tri good clean head nice eye and expression, well used ears, good reach of neck, good shoulder angulation and topline, well bent stifle. Moved well. When standing in profile gave the picture of well balanced Smooth Collie. RBB.’
