04/04/2024
Critique from Christine Collins
Exonian Canine Association, 2nd December 2023
Many thanks for the lovely entry, shame so many absentees due to the weather. The hall
became very noisy and cold towards the end of the day, so I forgave those that were
distracted by the packing up of other exhibitors.
Border Collie
Puppy D/B. (1) Lampiers TARANZA VOODOO. Just six months, lovely bone, good length of
neck and body, Moved very well, showed well and showed in good coat and condition.
BPiB/BOSiB
Limit D/B. (2,1) Taylors DARIAN END GAME. Struck by this dog's lovely shape, nicely b***d
with neat feet. Correct head and eye, well placed stop. Well placed ears which were used
well, moved well, tail carriage could be better. RBOB
Open D. (2,1) Lampiers PENCOPPEN GOOD TIMIN Good overall shape, with lovely
construction. The head handles well, flowing into lovely neck, well-shaped body with good
tail set. Nicely b***d, neat feet. Excellent movement, very sound. BOB
WELSH CORGI (CARDIGAN)
P.G.D/B (1) Lees CHARISHAMA MAGIC APPRENTICE FOR AMENBURY. Lovely shape, with
good bone. Moved soundly and showed well. Good overall head, well balanced, nice eye
and used ears well. Good length of neck, flowing onto well laid shoulders and balanced
length of back. Shown in excellent coat and condition. RBOB
Open D/B (3, 2)1. Williams & James CH. BWTHYN HEADLINER JW SHCM Lovely sound dog,
now 9yr old veteran. moved very well, showed constantly. Lovely neck and balanced
length of back. Liked his head, stop correct, lovely eye shape, giving good expression.
BOB 2. Lees WILDCARD SPOT CHECK FOR HORCRUX Heavier all over than winner, eyes
detracted from his expression, moved ok, carried tail a little high for me.
WELSH CORGI (PEMBROKE)
Open D/B (5, 2) 1. Lees BALLETCOR GODRIC GRIFINDOR FOR HOCRUX Lovely sable, with
good shape from balance head, good neck and well-shaped body. Nicely b***d, Moved
well. I liked his head and alert expression, used ears well. BOB. 2. Lees RHIEW RAVENS
ROYAL TOWER WITH BALLETCOR Slightly heavier than winner, not so good in movement
and tail carriage. RBOB
PYRENEAN MOUNTIAN DOG
Open (3, 1) Spiers BELSHANMISH MIDNIGHT MAGIC. 3 yr old, with a nice head, appealing
eyes, good balanced head, nice length of neck onto good shoulders, well sprung ribs, nice
tail carriage. A bit fidgety today, but then moved a bit lethargically, but with good length of
stride eventually! Overall had a good outline, in excellent coat and condition. BOB.
SAMOYED
P.G. (4,3) Willcocks TI AMO BOSCHI VECCHI FOR DYNAR (IMP ITA) jw rsm jch. A lovely
junior gave a good outline, stood and showed well. Nice head, with dark eye, deep stop,
with lovely typical expression. Good body shape, well sprung ribs, good tail. Moed very
well away, slightly out in elbow on the front. 2. Meakin & Turners PLYUSHKA SOUTH STAR.
3 yr old good in outline, not so positive in rear movement as winner.
OD (2) 1. Prouts JACKSON MLATAYED AT FURZLAND (IMP POL). Lovely outline, good reach
of neck, nicely balanced length to back, covered in fabulous coat of excellent condition. I
liked the typical expression, lovely eyes, and used ears well. Moved out well. RBOB 2.
Meakin & Turners PLYUSHKA POLAR STAR. Another nice dog, slightly shorter coupled and
smaller than the winner, seemed to be favoring his back leg.
OB (3, 2) 1. Willcocks MISHKA NA SEVERE JAM N HONEY FOR TEA AT DYNAR (IMP RUS) BE
JCH . Lovely feminine bitch of 3yrs, very lively demeanor! He has a lovely head, well placed
stop, good eye shape & colour. Good length of neck, leading into good shoulder
placement, lovely b***d legs and tight feet. Slightly larger than 2, but still feminine, strode
out well. BOB 2. Argyles ELYGRA ICE POETRY IN MOTION, took a while to settle, another
nice exhibit, similar just smaller to winner, not so positive in rear movement.
POLISH LOWLAND SHEEPDOG.
O D/B. (3, 2) 1. Burdett-Coutts LEON ASTARTE GOLD AMA ME AT CHREVLE (IMP POL).
Good overall shape, shown in good coat and condition. Nice eyes, alert to handler.
Balanced head, nice neck, well placed shoulder, moving into good solid ribs. Well
angulated throughout, giving good movement and strode out well. BOB
FINNISH LAPPHUND
L D/B 1. Ellis & Crosby TABANYARUU BOREALIS BLIZ. 16 mth nicely balanced overall.
Liked her head well placed stop, lovely eyes, used ears well. Moved ok, well behaved.
Good bone, and neat hocks. RBOB 2. Critchlow's PAVOSKAS ILOILME , BP delightful 6 mth
with lovely outline and delightful expression. shown in good coat and condition, moved
nicely. Hope she grows on.
O D/B (5, 4). 1. Cooper, Cooper & Critchlow's CH. PAVOSKAS ALY ARTTU JW SHCM SHCEX
VW. 7 yr old shown in top condition, very balanced throughout, from head to toe. Moved
out well, excellent showman. BOB. 2. T. Borealis Bliz
AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERDS
SY D/B (5, 3) 1. Burts AUSSIAME HOT TO TROT JW, 12 mth took my eye for outline, nicely
balanced body. Nice head qualities, good eye giving pleasing expression, strong neck,
good angulation throughout, moved ok, just needs to settle. 2. Simmerlys ACCRA THE
TRIWIZARD, 11 mths, nice bitch, moved out better than winner, but I preferred the overall
shape on 1.
O D/B (3). 1. Lees AOIRISTAR HUNTERS MOON OVER AMENBURY (IMP). 3yr old all male,
with lovely bone and construction, which showed in his movement. Head balanced, nice
stop, well-shaped eyes, nice ear carriage. Strong neck, well laid shoulders, lovely
angulation. In excellent coat and condition, moved well. BOB 2. Lees VILLANYDA
WIZARDS APPRENTICE FOR AMENBURY (IMP ESP) Very similar remarks to winner, not so
positive in movement. RBOB.
GERMAN SHEPHERD DOGS.
OD (4,2) 1. Fenns CHALSVILLE COOL RUNNING OVER JANDEBURN SHCM SHCEX VW, 8 yr
old, all male. My star of the day, one I have done well in the past. Loved his kind
expression, lovely head, good stop, lovely eye, giving alert expression. Excellent length of
muscular neck, into strong shoulders. Well sprung ribs, and good length of back. The ring
was a bit small for him but he made the most of it. Delighted to give him Pastoral Group,
close run though with the White Swiss. BOB, PG1 2. Fenn's CHALKSVILLE AS IF BY MAGIC
OVER JANDEBURN Lovely baby, just 6 months. Unsettled due to different handler, with
owner in same class. Good bone, nice make and shape. Moved out well. BP & RBOB.
BELGIAN SHEPHERD DOG
TURVUEREN.
O D/B (3, 2) 1. Stansbury CH/HR CH DOMBURG BY APPOINTMENT AT WOODBRIAR
SHCEX, 6 yr old male with impressive outline. Liked his head, with slight stop, nice eyes,
very attentive expression. Lovely colour, again in good condition. Showed and moved out
well, with good shoulder placement, well-shaped body. BOB. 2. Skillings HAWKSFLIGHT
WRAPPED IN LOVE AT DACFOLKE, Promising male pup, almost 8 months, has great shape,
moved well, did all that was asked. BPiB, RBOB
GROENENDALE.
O D/B (3, 1) 1. Folkes EVANGELINE DE L’AMBASSADEUR DES BELGES AT DACFOLKE (IMP
HUNG). 11mth puppy, feminine outline, with good bone and neat feet. Good angulation
front and back, showed and moved well. BOB, BPiB
BRIARD
PG D/B (1) Jacobs-Pearce ARUNDALL MITHRA, lovely 4yr old male, with lovely reach of
neck, good length of body, excellent shoulder placement, well sprung ribs, and excellent
angulation throughout. Lovely head, good stop, nice eyes. Strode out well, impressive
stance, showed well. RBOB
O D/B (5, 3) 1. Hillier, Rogers & Gardner CHARSON THIS IS ME. Another 4yr old male, quite
similar to winner of PG, Liked his head, good stop, dark eye, balanced properties. Powerful
neck, well laid shoulders, good spring of rib and length of back. Lovely rear angulation,
giving a powerful movement. Shown in good coat and condition, excellent presentation
BOB. 2. Jacobs-Pearces SALIERI HEAVEN KNOWS AT ARUNDALL SHCM, lovely outline,
well presented, just preferred movement and condition of winner.
BEAUCERON
Open D/B (2, 1). Harrell & Blanchflower's BEAUKAITAS MC CRORY PARK. 4yr old B, stood
& showed nicely. Good body shape, strong neck, nice head. Well angulated, moved a tad
close behind, but fine front on. Very steady on the move. BOB
SWEDISH VALLHUND
Open D/B (4, 2). 1. Hackneys STARVON ALL ABOUT ME, 8yr old male, pleasant head
properties, very attentive. well laid shoulders, good body shape, nice bend of stifle. 2.
Biss’s VALALLER STRIKE A POSE 9mths, so giving away a lot on maturity. Good shape,
moved well enough, needs to settle to the job in hand, BPiB and BOB
Good outline, shown in good coat and condition. Moved well when settled. BP & RB
AVNSC.
OPEN D/B (5, 3) 1. Frosts TRELOWEN AMELIA AT FROSTISEN, Norwegian Buhund, b.
Typical Buhund, appealed for her shape and balance. Good reach of neck, nice length of
back & body, good bend of stifle. Liked her colouring. Moved and showed well. 2.
Walmsley's FRISTISEN BLAKK ZITTER. Not so balanced as winner, a tad long for height.
Moved and showed well.
PASTORAL GROUP. The Rough Collie did a lap of honour and withdrew, as I have handled
her. Well done and thank you for being so sporty.
1. GSD – CHALKSVILLE COOL RUNNING OVER JANDEBURN SHCM SHCEX VWw
2. White Swiss Shepherd Dog – OF TREBONS BERGER BLANC BOO (IMP DNK)
3. CARDIGAN CORGI – CH. BWTHYN HEADLINER JW SHCM SHCEX VW
4. SHETLAND SHEEPDOG – CH. LAVIKA BLACK BEAUTY JW
PASTORAL PUPPY GROUP
1, SHETLAND SHEEPDOG - LAVIKA SUNSET ROSE
2. FINNISH LAPPHUND – PAVOSKAS ILIOLME
3. ROUGH COLLIE – ULTIMATE RESULT DU CLOS DE SEAWIND AT GATAJ (IMP FRA)
4. BORDER COLLIE = TARANZA VOODO0
AV PASTORAL
PUPPY (7, 3) 1. Robinsons LAVIKA SUNSET ROSE Delightful sheltie, shown to perfection.
Lovely wedge-shaped head, beautiful eyeshape, ears right on top. Good neck, lovely
spring of rib, topped of with immaculate presentation. Moved very well. 2.Halls
KAYARRACH PART OF YOUR WORLD, Estrella, well-constructed, sound dog. Moved well,
from good shoulder conformation, nice length of back, good angulation. Well presented.
OPEN (10, 5) 1. Stadnick's LAVIKA LAGOONA BLUE OF MACSTANRYN Sheltie Lovely blue
mercy caught my eye when entering the ring. Well-proportioned head, good neck, lovely
body shape. Showed well, excellent coat and condition. Moved well. 2. Shaw's GSD
ASTRADENE KORNSHMAN JW SHCHM, GSD
VETERAN (7 TO 9 YEARS) 1, (17, 8)
1. Lamphier's TONKORY MARK TIME AI. Border Collie loved her head, her expression being
one of a gentle soul. Lovely eye, enough stop, nicely moulded foreface. Balanced
throughout, moved very well with a calm workmanlike disposition. 2. Robinsons CH
LAVIKA BLACK BEAUTY JW, Sheltie
VETERAN (10 + ) (4, 3)
1. Hirsts SUNDARK SIMPLY A STAR VW Sheltie, looking nothing like her 10 years. good
head, well-proportioned and balanced, neatly placed ears which she used well.
nice length of neck, good shoulder placement. Moved well
CHAMPION PASTORAL (9, 4)
1. Wilcox BE/RSM/INT.CH.DYNAR FIRST LOVE RSM JCH BEJCH NLJCH BJWNL19
SHCHEX , Samoyed Great expression, typical of the breed. Lovely dark eyes, very
attentive to handler. Lovely shoulder placement, giving excellent from movement.
Moved with drive, yet freely around the ring. Excellent condition. 2. Ch. Lavika
Black Beauty JW
AV VETERAN STAKES (29 entries) class 279
1. Groves LATEAGAIN SATISFACTION JW SHCEX. Dobermann , 7 yrs, stood out for
his elegant outline, powerful neck, muscular body. The head handled well, nice eye
shape, not overdone in any way. Strode out well, in unison with handler. 2.
Westaway's ABBILIS JIVE TALKING AT TRERANCH, 7 yr old Mini Long Haired Daxie,
loved this chap, so well put together, moved like a train, showed nonstop. Gave the
Dobe a run for his money.