I would like to thank my stewards and Committee members for looking after me so well and providing us all with a very well run and enjoyable event. It was an honour to be asked to judge this prestigious show.
MPB (9, 1 abs)
1. O’Brien’s Bluesprings Christina at Caskeys
What a beautiful puppy so full of quality and very well balanced, Correct head proportions with lovely soft expression, arched neck flowing into a gently sloping topline, well sprung ribs, strong hindquarters, moved well once she
settled. Best PB and with complete agreement of my co-judge BPIS.
. 2 Stevenson’s Lochlorien Unforgotten
Heavier build all through than 1 but still well proportioned , soft expression, correct conformation throughout, moved well.
3 Corless’s Swiftlark Iillustrious
PB ( 7,1 abs)
1. O’Brien’s Bluesprings Christina at Caskeys
2. Heather’s Sixoaks My Fair Lady
More mature than 1 but for me a little long in body at present which detracted from the overall picture. Pretty head well angulated fore and aft, rich coloured coat, moved well
3. Fox & Finders Kerryfair Heart to Heart
JB (8,4 abs)
1. Bye’s Bluebyeyou love in a mist
Well balanced and constructed youngster, refined head with soft expression, gently sloping topline, correct angulation, moved well with correct tail action, j ust need a bit more coat.
2. Walters Gwendariff Yella Jumper
Another quality youngster although slightly heavier built than 1. good conformation and movement , just preferred the more elegent outline of 1.
3. Pike & MacDonald’s Redclyst Glenrury Oiche Chiuiln
YB (5, 1 abs)
1. Frampton & Piggin’s Riverbrue Cloudburst over Strathmead
Thought this girl quite delightfu,l Very pretty well proportioned head, good reach of neck flowing into corrects shoulders, topline, depth of chest and well sprung ribs, nicely angulated hindquarters., tylish mover.
2. Humphreys Riverbrue Flashbax at Henaleas
Litter Sister with many of the same attributes as my winner, just slighty heavier in build and I just preferred the head of , moved really well. I can see these 2 swapping places on many occasions as they are both lovely
3. Parson’s Forfarian Flutter Yer Lashes at Bransett
MB (7, 1 abs)
1. Parson’s Forfarian Flutter Yer Lashes at Bransett
3rd in Yearling. Quite mature for her age , elegant outline, balanced head with soft expression,good depth of chest in lovely coat and condition, moved well when settled.
2. Heather’s Sixoaks My Fair Lady
3. Corless’s Swiftlark Illustrious
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1. Parson’s Forfarian Flutter Yer Lashes at Bransett
2. Bye’s Bluebyeyou Love in a mist
3. Heather’s Sixoaks My Fair lady
UGB (3,1abs)
1. Douthwaite & Wharfe’s Quensha Beautiful Stranger of Gracewood
Correct proportions to head with soft epression, good reach of neck , good shoulder angulation and depth of chest.. Firm topline and strong hindquarters, moved well.
2. Turner’s Gwendaiff a Gee an Tee for me
Bigger bitch than 1, more mature but her handler not getting the best out of hers o she was dipping in the middle of her topline. Pleasing head and general conformation is good but she could do with carrying a bit less weight. Didn’t move as well as my winner
GB (5, 1 abs)
1. Humpreys Alolfrana Miss daisy at Henaleas JW
Loved this girl, so elegant and pretty. Strong arched neck flowing into gently sloping topline with correct croup and tailset. Lovely forehand and rear angulation, good amount of sternum and depth of chest, well sprung ribs, moved freely with style. Considered her for top honours but just lacking a little in coat today.
2. Mitchell’s Strathmead Tatiana with Amblin
Not as mature as 1 but elegant and racy with lovely head and expression, arched neck into firm topline, lovely forehand assembly but not quite as good as my winner, coat in lovely condition, just needs a bit more feathering, moved soundly.
3. Pike’s Redclyst Ola
PGB (9, 3 abs)
1. Muir’s Gwendariffs Up To Somethin
She caught my eye immediately and did not disappoint when going over her!
Classic head proportions with chiselling to muzzle raised brows and lovely soft expression. Good reach of neck into gently sloping topline with correct tailset, spring of ribs carried well back, required depth of chest and strong rugged hindquarters, tight feet with arched toes,presented in super coat and condition, moved soundly with style. CC and RBIS
2. Evans Twoacres Spring Blossom
Slightly heavier all through than 1 and not as good in head although still pleasing, would like a little more angulation fore and aft but she moved soundly with drive, Rich dark straight coat in good condition
3. Kennedy-Sloane’s Twoacres Destiny
Min LB (4)
1. Davie’s Lochfrae Nina Simone
Such an elegant and racy girl with the most exquisite head, good conformation throughout, good quality dark coat has maturity of body just needs a bit more feathering to complete the picture. Moved soundly with drive and correct tail action
2. Parson’s Braidmount lady of the Lake at Bransett
Similar atributes as 1 but not quite as good in head although still very pleasing, sound mover but unfortunately a bit out of coat today
3. Sharman & Jennings-Sharman Kerrimere Red Ribbon JW
Mid LB(2)
1. Hadfield’s Covarney Estee Avec Marzanne
Lots to like about this girl, pleasing head and expression, forequartes and rear angulation Good reach of neck and firm topline, well presented, moved well
2. Carter’s Bardonhill Uptown Girl
Heavier built girl than 1 and and not the angulation of 1 making her look a bit square, nice head with soft expression, moved OK
LB (5,1abs)
1. Nevitt’s Aoibheanne’s Stay With Me
Loved her type and balance, so feminine in head with soft wistful expression, good reach of neck and depth of chest, firm gently sloping topline, sound mover just not quite the condition n her coat as my CC winner but I was very pleased to award her the RCC
2. Bougen’s Gwendariff Lily The pink
Slightly longer cast than my winner but still balanced, pleasing head and expression good conformation throughout moved well with style, gleaming coat just need a bit more feathering to complete the picture.
3. Stevenson’s Anlory True detective is Andley
OB (2,1 abs)
1. Sterritt’s Ir Sh Ch Corranroo Just One Kiss with Rivesett
Stood alone but a very worthy winner. Elegant, head of correct proportion, arched neck flowing seamlessly into topline , correct angulation in forehand and hindquarters. Stylish on the move presented in super coat and condition
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Mel Hillocks (Judge)