LEEDS CHAMPIONSHIP DOG SHOW

Judges Critiques

Mrs P HOLLINGS

Judging: Pastoral Group

LEEDS CHAMPIONSHIP DOG SHOW 24-25-26-27- JULY 2025.

PASTORAL GROUP.A be3autiful big ring and Liz was on it getting the groups in the ring at good time. I had a real quality group and performance contributed greatly to the placings.

BEST : 2510 LESTER, Mrs L & PREDDY, mr Isaac & MACKIE, miss Ni - Domburg Hawksflight Love Me Back - BELGIAN SHEPHERD DOG (TERVUEREN) – Bitch. This gorgeous young bitch had to be in the shortlist and the final run round the ring, she pulled out all the stops to put on a faultless performance to take the top spot. In immaculate condition and coat, I could not get passed her. 
RESERVE: 3005 PEARSON, Miss D - Ch Edglonian Golden Graham - SHETLAND SHEEPDOG -. This dog never lets up, working with his clever, unobtrusive handler. Dry head, excellent ear set and use, down to his clean muzzle and strong underjaw. Construction wise he is built right and his outgoing personality with carriage all contribute to a shapely sparkling performance.  
3rd : 2779 CLARKE, Mr D & DUFFY, Mr James - Ch Porgeloci Bobe At Peluche (imp Hun) - HUNGARIAN PULI. under the perfect corded coat is such a solid fit body. Appeals in head with correct stop to strength in muzzle ending at black nose and open nostril. Balance of angles both ends provide accurate foot placement and light, typical easy gait with deportment. 
4th : 2717 FORSEY, Mr Edward & FORSEY, Mrs Tate - Ch Arianrhod Black Sun Aeon At Muzoku - FINNISH LAPPHUND – Dog. I judged the dog as a youngster and if I recall, gave him the res C.Ch. he has fulfilled that early promise, and some, giving an eye-catching outline of the breed and working with handler so well, he cannot be overlooked. Balance from head to tail. Presented in grand body and profuse coat, he never faulters in carriage or foot fall, producing a smooth effortless gait.

Worthy of the shortlist, each depicting type and quality, condition and grand movement were,BORDER COLLIE,  LONGHURST, Mrs J & LONGHURST, Mr Peter Simmovon Charm Writer At Spotarton JW.NORWEGIAN BUHUND,  KENT, Mrs Nancy & COBB, Mrs J & COBB, Mr M Ch Koromandel Best Served Cold At Knytshall.POLISH LOWLAND SHEEPDOG.  MOTTRAM, Miss L Ch Mybeards Sweep.

SWEDISH VALLHUND. JONES, Mr K M A Ch Tanellis Bloomin William.

A lovely group, which I really enjoyed . 

Judge, Patsy Hollings.