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Show ResultsThe Bearded Collie Club of Scotland March Open Show & AGM 202402 March 2024
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Class 1 – Special Vintage Dog – 2 (1) |
Class 12 – Special Vintage Bitch – 2 (1) |
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The Bearded Collie Club of Scotland Open Show – Saurday 2nd March 2024 Judge: Verity Rudd (Lubin) Having always greatly enjoyed exhibiting with this club, I was excited to given the opportunity to judge today and I was not disappointed. Thank-you to the club for a well-run show, Dick for his kind stewarding and the exhibitors for their entries and taking my decisions with such sportsmanship. So many lovely exhibits creating some challenging choices for me. DOGS: SPECIAL VINTAGE DOG - 2 (1) 1st - Handley’s Invercoyle Caperdonich at Barkenbear VW 10 year old blue in superb body condition. His strongly made square head and muzzle was softened by his affectionate gaze. Good dentition. Good depth and length of rib. He held his topline throughout his exhibition and his front and rear angles made for a good ground covering movement. VETERAN DOG - 3 (0) 1st - Robertson’s Arranbrae Laird of Quothquan JW 7 year old dark slate in superb condition throughout. Held his topline at all times and moved out well in reach and drive. Head square and a strong muzzle with good dentition. A particularly good point of chest which combined with depth and length of rib makes good room for the heart and lungs. Beautifully soft expression to finish a fine package. 2nd - Glasgow’s J.B. De Chester at Gallus (imp Fra) 9 year old blue also shown in great condition holding his topline on the move. Nice depth and length of rib. Good angles making for good movement. Another masculine head with good dentition and expression. 3rd - Gibb’s Ch Snikkles Bluebeard at Pirateer JW ShCM ShCEx VW 8 year old blue in good condition. Lovely square head with soft expression. Good angles, length and depth of rib not moving out as I know he can today. MINOR PUPPY DOG - 1 (0) 1st - Salter’s Whole Lotta Love from Noonie Bears by Irisaddition (Imp Bel) BPD. 8 month old black youngster showing lots of promise. Nice and loose at the moment on the move as I would expect from a puppy this age. Excellent point of chest and length of rib with depth also being very age appropriate. Good square head and dentition. His angles are nicely matched and he moved well holding his topline, thoroughly enjoying his day. PUPPY DOG - 1 (0) 1st - Gibbs & Dungavell’s Debbeacol Devil in Disguise at Pirateer 12 month black exuberant puppy which is just what I like to see at this age. Good masculine head and dentition and a lovely expressive eye. Good length of rib and angles giving a good topline on the move when he was settled. JUNIOR DOG - 1 (0) 1st - Harcourt-Brown’s Orora’s Himself RBD. Just out of puppy and showing amazing potential. Rich brown boy in good coat superbly shown. Excellent angles and held his topline on the move as he floated round the ring. Masculine head and good dentition. Lovely arch of neck falling into his good shoulder and matching rear angles – one to watch, I believe. YEARLING DOG - (no entries) NOVICE DOG - 2 (0) 1st - Harcourt-Brown’s Orora’s Himself 2nd Salter’s Whole Lotta Love from Noonie Bears by Irisaddition (imp Bel) GRADUATE DOG - 1 (0) 1st - Cox’s Braesnobel Salt N’Pepper for Coirantee BD BOSIS. 2-year-old black shown in excellent condition and clearly male. I particularly liked the workmanlike way he dropped his head on the move allowing him to hold a strong topline and reach out. His head is square with good dentition and a strong muzzle. He has a nice dark eye and a soft expression. Good length and depth of rib with a clear point of chest. Nicely matching angles. POST GRADUATE DOG - 3 (0) 1st - Ryan’s Dychix Invictus for Razkal Lovely dark black of 4 years also dropping his head nicely on the move. Held his topline well and had the reach I would expect from his good angles. His head was wonderfully masculine with good dentition and a soft, affectionate eye. 2nd - Aryton’s Aoibh Drummer Boy JW 3-year-old black. I particularly liked the daylight showing under him. Good masculine head with strong muzzle and good dentition. Dark eye and good expression. Good depth and length of rib with a good point of chest. Moved well today. 3rd - Moir’s Winaria Wellington JW 2-year-old smaller black boy. Good expression, dentition and dark eye. Nice length and depth of rib. Good angles and moved nicely. LIMIT DOG - 3 (0) 1st - Handley’s Bargemon Brigadoon at Barkenbear JW 3-year-old black boy who is very nicely made. Good angles, length and depth of rib. Lovely arched neck with a soft expression. Moved really well today with good reach and drive and a well-held topline. Well handled. 2nd - Savage & McLean’s Talraz Comic Relief at Cainaich 7-year-old black boy. Lovely shape on the stand and moved well. Good head and soft expression. Dentition good. Length and depth of rib good with a nice point of chest. 3rd - Walker’s Allachoy Dances with Wolves 4-year-old black boy with a masculine head and nice expression. Good length of rib. Very much enjoying himself on the move today. OPEN DOG - 3 (0) 1st - Goodbrand’s Braesnobel Looney Tunes ShCEx 5-year-old black boy. Lovely arch of neck, square head and good dentition. Soft expression and a nicely arched neck. Good depth and length of rib and nice angles. Good dropped head carriage on the move and very well presented today. 2nd - Peart’s Kilfinan Mister Moonlight for Talluarchy 5-year-old black boy. Good masculine head with correct dentition and soft expression. Good length and depth of rib and nicely matched angles. Carried his tail today but it is correctly set and at times this settled as he moved more. 3rd - Gill & Hosie’s Burnhock Superior Diamond for Gillaber 4-year-old rich brown boy shown in beautiful condition. Head square and masculine and good dentition. Length and depth of rib good and a nice moderate neck. BITCHES SPECIAL VINTAGE BITCH - 2 (1) 1st - Robertson’s Kiltondale Laidhich with Quothquan ShCM 12-year-old black feminine bitch showing like a true professional. Lovely arched neck, good muzzle and bite with a dark, dark eye leading to a proper Beardie expression today. Moved out well showing her good angles off. VETERAN BITCH - 6 (0) 1st - Salter’s Irisaddition Effie Trinket JW BIS BVIS. 8-year-old black I have met and appreciated before and did not disappoint today. If anything, she has grown even lovelier over time. Floated round the ring showing her good balanced angles and toned muscles. She held her topline at all times while exhibiting. Has an excellent length and depth of rib and a nice point of chest. Very feminine head – square with a good muzzle and good dentition. Lovely dark eye giving such an expressive appearance. 2nd - Muir’s Douglasdale Dream Island 7-year-old feminine brown bitch. Good depth and length of rib with good angles leading to a smooth movement holding her topline well. Lovely square head with good dentition and a lovely dark eye toning with her rich, brown coat. 3rd - Aryton’s Aoibh Skylark 7-year-old black feminine, petite bitch. Lovely arched neck and good square head with good dentition and a dark eye giving a soft expression. Good length of rib and moving well when settled. MINOR PUPPY BITCH - (no entries) PUPPY BITCH - 2 (1) 1st - Johnston’s Corimist Glimmer of Rye BPIS. Such a lovely young puppy. I am very excited to see her future which I am certain will be glorious. 9 months old and very dark black. Moves nice and loosely as she should at this age but holds her topline well at all times. Excellent strong but feminine head with a rich dark eye and delicious expression. Good point of chest, length of rib and an age appropriate depth. Definitely one to watch. JUNIOR BITCH - 2 (0) 1st - Johnston’s Corimist Glimmer of Rye 2nd - Harcourt-Brown’s Orora’s Pearly Princess Another fabulous, feminine youngster with a certain future. Very tough to split these promising babies. At just a year she has excellent ribs showing good length and a developing depth. Her angles are well match and she moves very well holding her topline well when she settles. Her head is strong with a good muzzle and dentition. Lovely eye leading to a soft expression. YEARLING BITCH - 2 (1) 1st - Kirby’s Braemoor’s Rejoice Again at Finesk (Imp Nld) 19-month-old black bitch. Nice old-fashioned type of good quality. Feminine throughout. Good head, dentition and eye with a lovely arch of her neck. Good length of rib and depth was age appropriate. Moved out well holding her topline on the move. NOVICE BITCH - 3(1) 1st - Johnston’s Corimist Glimmer of Rye 2nd - Harcourt-Brown’s Orora’s Pearly Princess GRADUATE BITCH - 5 (1) 1st - Glasgow’s Basnikova Muza Od Plzenskeho Lotra Gallus (Imp Cze) JW RBIS RBB. 2-year-old Lovely brown bitch. Feminine with such a lovely expression drawing you in with dark eye toning well with her coat. Nice strong muzzle with good dentition. Lovely arch of neck and a good point of chest. Her ribs were good in depth and length. Moved out well covering the ground with reach and drive showing her good angles off. Held her topline well. 2nd - Higgin’s Allachoy Isle of Neave 2-year-old dark black bitch with a good square head a lovely dark eye. Depth and length of rib were good and she moved well holding her topline well. 3rd - Goodbrand’s Braesnobel Big Yellow Taxi 2-year-old black bitch really enjoying her day and developing nicely. Lovely arch of neck, good square head and strong muzzle with good dentition. Expressive dark eyes. Moved well when she settled. POST GRADUATE BITCH - 3 (1) 1st - Goodbrand’s Braesnobel Rum N’ Raisin 2-year-old black feminine bitch. Pretty feminine head with good dentition and a dark toning eye. Good angles, length and depth of ribcage and a moderate neck. Wonderfully muscled and moved out really well – holding her topline really well as she went. LIMIT BITCH - 1 (1) OPEN BITCH - 4 (1) 1st - Muir’s Douglasdale Dream Island 2nd - Johnston’s Corimist Fashion Star 4-year-old black bitch of excellent quality. Excellent head with good dentition and a delicious dark eye leading to a soft affectionate expression. Good length and depth of rib with excellent angles and a nive moderate neck. Covered the ground easily. 3rd - Higgin’s Innkalies Miss Marple at Allachoy 8-year-old black feminine bitch. Good strong square head that remains feminine with an affectionate, expressive dark eye. Good length of rib and covered the ground well. SPECIAL CHAMPION CLASS - 3 (1) 1st - Glasgow’s Ch Malandex Xpat’s Gem at Gallus JW 5-year-old. Fabulous feminine bitch – very easy to see why she’s a champion. Good square head, excellent dentition and a dark eye toning with coat. Well-arched neck leading to a good shoulder matching her rear angles and leading to a ground covering movement. 2nd - Gill & Hosie’s Ch Malandex French Xpectation for Gillaber 6-year-old Another fabulous femine quality bitch. So hard to split these two. Again a worthy champion. Lovely expressive face with good dentition. Good lay of shoulder and excellent length and depth of rib. Moved out with reach and drive coming from good angles. Verity Rudd Judge  | |
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