SHETLAND SHEEPDOGS
I felt truly honoured to be
presented with such a fabulous entry of quality Shelties, just wish I had more
first prize cards as in many classes I was quite literally splitting hairs.
Baby Puppies
What a stunning class of
fabulous babies, it bodes very well for the future!
1)
Longrange Lancelot
My
notes say WOW! This fabulous puppy completely stole my heart, he absolutely
smacks of quality. Scintillating clear blue jacket enhanced even more by
perfect marbling and a full white collar. Super bone, tight feet, already moves
with the confidence and style of an adult, this boy knows he is wonderful. His
moulding of foreface and finish to chin and lip-line is exceptional. Delightful
expression, I could have smuggled him home in my suitcase; I feel he has a
glittering career ahead of him.
2)
Moyhill Midnight Charm
Aptly named tricolour bitch with sweeping
lines over the croup and super rear angulation. Her confident poise, arch of
neck and sweet expression presented a picture of true feminine elegance, moved
very well.
3)
Longrange Lothario
Minor Puppy Dog.
1)
Leawood Rasberry Ripple of Hillawns
Nicely
balanced blue merle puppy dog of clear blue colour. Profuse coat of correct
texture that fitted his outline. Attractive head although for me would like a
tadge more refinement, lovely expression, well placed and used ears, confidant
and alert disposition. Moved freely. Hope he doesnt grow any bigger.
Puppy Dog
1)
Leawodd Rasberry Ripple of Hillawns
Junior Dog.
1)
Myter Thats my Goal for Karyshanty.
Elegant
and refined young man with alert, bright and intelligent expression. His well
fitting coat was of good clear silvery blue colour. Well balanced throughout
and moved extremely well which gave him reserve
best dog in strong competition.
He
floated quite effortlessly around the ring.
Novice Dog
1)
Fearnach Into the Blue
Sturdy
male who is a little on the big side. Head is of good type, and he is very good
on the move. His blue merle coat is a shade too dark and lacks sparkle.
Graduate dog
1)
Trixandy Ace of Spades.
Tricolour
dog in good coat, balanced proportions, nice chin and foreface, attentive to
his handler, moved confidently and freely.
2)
Fearnach Into the Blue
Open Dog.
A
strong class with some excellent quality exhibits.
1)
Sevenoaks Mischief Maker of Jimeds
I
really loved this dark shaded sable that possessed an excellent combination of
elegance and masculinity. Superb length and arch of neck which he used to
advantage in showing off his well balanced and refined one piece head. Super
ears and expression, alert and on his toes the whole time. Good length to
height ratio and nice sweep of loin and stifle, confident and positive mover. Best Dog.
2)
Shelachan Best Wishes to Ellenyorn.
Another
who excelled in overall balance, size, elegance and refinement, superb
expression. Not quite the neck and rear angulation of my winner, but a very
nice dog.
3)
Bright,
alert sable. Very nice head type, has a certain charm that is not immediately
evident but it develops as you watch him, would prefer a little more
masculinity but he is still a very nice dog.
4)
Elegant and refined merle of sparkling colour.
Not disgraced by fourth in this very strong class.
Veteran Dog
1)
Mullafter Wee Loot
Tricolour
dog of eight years. Very nice head type with lovely profile, grand expression.
His movement let him down badly.
Minor Puppy Bitch
1)
Rhontar Melody at Midnight
Very
feminine and dainty tricolour bitch, intense black coat. Pretty head and
expression, good showgirl, moved freely.
Puppy Bitch
1)
Evad Irish Mist at Greenan
An
absolute star from her exquisitely feminine one piece head to the fabulous
sweep of her glamorous skirts. Completely filled my eye with her overall charm
and sheer quality. Glorious expression, elegant neck, just the right amount of
bone, tight feet, correct length of body. Ideal size. Moves with tremendous
style for one so young and to top it all, she is a born show off. Best of breed, Group One and Reserve Best in Show
.well
deserved..!!
2)
Sevenoaks Red Illusion
Another
charming young lady, the quality of my bitches today was excellent
3)
Karyshanty Gypsys Gold
4)
Lady Heather of Hawthorns
Junior Bitch
1)
Fearnach D One and Only
Another
elegant and glamorous young lady, this time a tricolour of intense black and
attractively marked. Nice head type, good neck, again a lovely finish of coat
sweeping over her well angulated rear completed the picture.
Novice Bitch
1) Nethercroft
Winter Sky at Rhontar
This
was my surprise package. At first sight I must confess to thinking her average,
partly due to her lack of coat which could perhaps benefit from slightly better
presentation. However the more I looked, the more I liked and in the challenge
she radiated a look of charm and poise that elevated her to reserve best bitch.
Pretty head from every angle and the most bewitching expression. Arched neck
and lovely bend of stifle were clearly evident in her present state of undress.
Moved freely and confidently, obviously adoring her handler. Would like to see
her again with maturity for despite her lack of glamour I found her
captivating.
2) My Fair Lady
at Cearthall
Graduate Bitch
1)
My Fair Lady at Cearthall
Limit Bitch
1)
Longrange Libertine
Another
very elegant young lady, I liked her overall refinement and fluidity of
movement. Her glorious sparkling clear blue jacket although a tadge heavily
marked with black, is of outstanding clarity. Lovely neck but needs to drop in
hind angulation, would like to see her again with maturity and in full coat.
2)
Navarrem Queen Nefertiti
I
was splitting hairs between these two lovely ladies, another quality feminine
bitch.
Open Bitch
1)
Fabulous
head and expression on this sweet, feminine and refined young lady, her eyes
could melt the coldest heart, beautifully placed and oh so dark, enhanced by
alert ear carriage. Would prefer more hind angulation which may develop with
another year of maturity, would like to
see her age five and in full regalia. A lovely bitch.
2) Longrange
Liberty Belle of Larksmoor
I
really did wish I had two red cards to give in this class, another totally
captivating tricolour bitch, she excelled in elegance of construction. So
beautifully proportioned and balanced from every angle, she has the fabulous
hind angulation and sweep of croup I adore and it very nearly earned her that
elusive first place. So collected and dignified on the move, it almost broke my
heart to place her second, but the expression of my winner was so seductive. I
have the feeling my decision would be reversed outside on grass in the
sunshine, where the tricolour coat comes into its own. Two very lovely bitches.
3)
Castlemerle Spirit
4)
Karyshanty Wayward Dream
Veteran Bitch
1)
Yvonnes Choice of Rhontar
This
ultra feminine petite young lady certainly belied her years. Captivating
expression, lovely head type, I was delighted to meet her.
2)
Mullafter Hunie Bunie