MANCHESTER CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

Judges Critiques

Mr P SIMMONS

Judging:

BEST OF BREED : 7805 MCCONNACHIE, Mrs Sarah & MCCONNACHIE, Mr Paul Your Still The One At Thistleskye
Dog CC : 7833 BARWICK, Mrs E A Tobermoray Touch Of Class JW
Res Dog CC : 7761 GREEN, Mr R K & RATCLIFFE, Miss J Arrodare Here Comes Never
Bitch CC : 7805 MCCONNACHIE, Mrs Sarah & MCCONNACHIE, Mr Paul Your Still The One At Thistleskye
Res Bitch CC : 7797 LEWIS, Mrs Melanie Jane & LEWIS, Mr Iain Shemella To The Moon And Back
Best Puppy : 7815 MOUSSOULOS, Miss Claudia Unleashed Borders Dress To Impress
Best Veteran : 7831 SMITH, Mr Nick & RATCLIFFE, Miss J Sh Ch Arrodare It's Now Or Never JW
Best Special Beginner : 7739 BUCKLEY, Mrs J Amkamel Half Blood Prince JW.

Thanks to Manchester for this lovely appointment, thanks to Mandi and Helen my stewards for the day for keeping the classes moving at a good rate.

Class 2851 SBD (3 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 7739 BUCKLEY, Mrs J Amkamel Half Blood Prince JW.

3yrs of age balanced head in proportion to body, pleasing reach of neck into a good lay of shoulder,  good front assembly with good angulation, good height to length ratio, with good rear angulation, honest Border who showed good ground covering movement when settled, turned out in good condition, with good muscle tone, Stood out in this class and happy to award Best Special Beginner.
2nd: 7771 HUGHES, Mrs Sharron Piece Of Happiness Olaf.

Masculine head of good size well balanced and in proportion, good length of neck into good lay of shoulder good front angulation, good bone good height to length ratio, good rear angulation, moved well coming and going with a pleasing side gait. In good condition coat and muscle tone.
3rd: 7827 SHAW, Miss Kennedy & MORRIS, Mr Robert Noblewolves Bramleyapple**

Class 2852 MPD (6 Entries) Abs: 1

First 2 stood out today.
1st: 7829 SLOAN, Mr Craig Inverstag Tennessee Whisky.

8 months this boy is well proportioned with pleasing head masculine and so balanced, kindest of expressions with a good eye shape and colour, good reach of neck into a good front assembly, Good bone with pleasing straight fore legs good height to length ratio good rear angulation. When settled showed good reach and rear drive especially on the side gait. in good coat condition, its all there he just needs for it to drop in which it will as he matures, Very Promising youngster who is sure to do well in the future. Best Puppy Dog.
2nd: 7847 WILTSHIRE, Miss Donna & ROGERS, Mr Mark Caleykiz Ignite The Passion.

Finer frame than winner but is well balanced in profile, head needs to come on as it will as he matures, pleasing reach of neck into a good front assembly, Straight fore legs with enough bone, good length to height ratio, Good rear angulation, When settled moved with reach and drive, just preferred the side gait of winner today. Another promising youngster.
3rd: 7773 HUGHES, Mrs Sharron Langamay Ace Of Diamonds
Res: 7827 SHAW, Miss Kennedy & MORRIS, Mr Robert Noblewolves Bramleyapple**
VHC: 7744 COLLS, Mrs Karen Elizabeth Noblewolves Borago Get A Way Indahouse **

Class 2853 PD (5 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: 7829 SLOAN, Mr Craig Inverstag Tennessee Whisky.

Winner of Minor Puppy.
2nd: 7827 SHAW, Miss Kennedy & MORRIS, Mr Robert Noblewolves Bramleyapple**

Balanced head good eye shape and colour, good reach of neck, would prefer more front angulation, straight fore legs, moderate bone, good height to length, with good rear angulation, would like to see more forward reach on the move, turned out in good condition with good muscle tone, needs to settle but is only a puppy.
3rd: 7744 COLLS, Mrs Karen Elizabeth Noblewolves Borago Get A Way Indahouse **


Class 2854 JD (5 Entries) Abs: 3
1st: 7841 WALKER, Mrs E Borderbrook Final Straw At Ravenskirk

Masculine male of good size, balanced head in proportion, good eye shape and colour to complement the head assembly, good reach of neck into a good lay of shoulder, straight fore legs with good bone. good rear angulation, moved well coming and going. turned out in good condition.
2nd: 7744 COLLS, Mrs Karen Elizabeth Noblewolves Borago Get A Way Indahouse **

 This boy was full on today and struggled to settle today which made it hard to access totally, he needs to settle for the handler to be competitive but he is only a puppy.  Balanced head of good size good reach of neck with good lay of shoulder, good height to length. On the times he was settled he showed pleasing movement. Handler needs to keep putting in the training to allow to show this boy to his best.

Class 2855 YD (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 7741 CARLEY, Miss V & WRIGHT, Mrs F Jupavia A Kind Of Magic

Liked this youngster a lot, unfortunate in the challenge to seem to be more interested in the Afgans in the other ring which could have pushed for the Res CC.  Balanced head of good proportions, pleasing eye shape and colour, pleasing reach of neck into a good lay of shoulder, good front angulation with pleasing fore chest, good straight fore legs with ample bone but not over done, so well balanced in profile when stood and on the move, good height to length, good topline into a good croup, good tail length, when handler slowed down it allowed the boy to show good  forward reach and rear drive. turned out in lovely condition with pleasing muscle tone. Nice boy who will mature on even more.
2nd: 7732 AUSTIN, Ms S & ZOLAKOVA, Miss K Sh Ch Hysteps Come By Jw.

Another quality boy and I can see why he is titled. Balanced in profile when stood and on the move, good front assembly with pleasing fore chest good height to length ratio good firm topline into a good croup, with good rear angulation, pleasing movement with a good side gait especially when the handler slows down, turned out in immaculate condition, with good muscle tone. Just preferred the winners type.

Class 2856 PGD (6 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 7833 BARWICK, Mrs E A Tobermoray Touch Of Class JW.

Have watched this boy from ring side from a puppy and to see how he is maturing is great to see, to finally get to go other the boy was even more than I could imagine. Proper show man at one with the handler at all times, handler had to be on her toes on the move as he has that true Border collie spirit. Balanced head of good size and in proportion, good eye shape and colour, good ear set which was used to his advantage and complement the head assembly, Good reach of neck into superb lay of shoulder, pleasing front assembly good straight fore legs with good fore chest. So well balanced in profile nothing is over done everything is in moderation and in the right place. Pleasing top line into a good croup, good rear angulation, excelled in movement with a ground covering reach with good rear drive. Turned out in lovely coat condition with good muscle tone, Happy to Award this boy his first CC.
2nd: 7821 RETTIE, Miss Katrina Glenfound Future Hope.

Another nice boy of good size. Masculine head, pleasing eye shape and colour, good reach of neck into good lay of shoulder, good front angulation pleasing fore chest with good straight fore legs with good bone, good rear angulation. When settled showed good forward reach with good rear drive especially on the side gait. Turned out with good muscle tone and in good condition.
3rd: 7769 HOLTAPPEL, Miss Natalie Bryning Smooth Operator
Res: 7780 KSIEZOPOLSKA, Miss Stefania & CLARKE, Mr David Gucci One Way Together With Greymagic (imp Pol)
VHC: 7744 COLLS, Mrs Karen Elizabeth Noblewolves Borago Get A Way Indahouse **

Class 2857 LD (13 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 7761 GREEN, Mr R K & RATCLIFFE, Miss J Arrodare Here Comes Never.

4yrs of age liked this boy a lot, he is so well balanced  moderate in every department, this boy is fit for function, Not the biggest but so well balanced which was shown on the move. Balanced head in proportion to body, loved this boys reach of neck into a good lay of shoulder, pleasing front angulation with good straight fore legs, ample bone, pleasing profile when stood and on the move, good rear angulation, showed on the move good forward extension with good rear drive, covering the ground with minimum of effort, turned out in lovely condition, happy to award res CC.
2nd: 7742 CARLEY, Miss V & FAWCETT, Miss Hannah Laceway Bite The Bullet With Jupavia Jw. 

Quality lad of good size, Balanced head with good eye shape and colour,  good reach of neck into a good lay of shoulder, pleasing front angulation straight fore legs with ample bone but not over done, good height to length ratio with good top line into a good croup, pleasing rear angulation, moved well with good forward reach and rear drive, coming and going as well on the side gait. Another turned out in good condition.
3rd: 7807 MEAD, Miss Julie & GEERING, Mrs Corinne Quintopia Master Of Puppets (a.i)
Res: 7743 CHARLESWORTH, Mrs Gillian Wizaland Time For Change At Ginnylands Jw
VHC: 7818 PRANDLE, Miss Joanne Roydenbark Meet Joe Black At Baywern

Class 2858 OD (3 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 7823 SCHEVENELS/DE CREE, Mr.,Mrs Isabel/Paul Eyes Of The World Silver And Gold.

6 and Half Years of age this boy won the class on his movement alone. Pleasing head so well balanced and in proportion, muscular neck of good length, into a good lay of shoulder, pleasing front angulation with good fore chest to complement the front assembly, good bone, well balanced in profile, with good height to length ratio, good topline into a good croup, pleasing rear angulation with good muscle tone, excels in movement showing ground covering movement with good forward reach and rear drive. 
2nd: 7792 LEE, Mrs S & GREEN, Mr R K Fayken I Am Soul JW.

 3 years of age,  head  balanced and in proportion ,good eye shape and colour, pleasing reach of neck into a good lay of shoulder, good front angulation pleasing fore chest, ample bone good straight fore legs, good height to length, pleasing rear angulation,  turned out in good condition with good muscle tone. At one with handler on the move.


Class 2859 VD (4 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 7831 SMITH, Mr Nick & RATCLIFFE, Miss J Sh Ch Arrodare It's Now Or Never JW.

Have judged this boy many times in the past what a credit to the owners plus the breeder This Boy is always turned out in stunning condition, coat and muscle tone, Such a worthy champion, His movement I feel as he has aged and slowed down shows more the true border collie movement with ground covering reach and rear drive with the minimum of lift, A joy to watch. Thanks for bringing the old boy. Happy to award Best Veteran in Breed 
2nd: 7737 BELL & SLOAN, Mrs & Mrs J & F Janbell Fifty Shades.

Unlucky to meet the winner today. Masculine head of good size and in proportion, muscular neck of good length into a good lay of shoulder, pleasing front angulation with good fore chest with good straight fore legs to complement the front assembly. Well balanced in profile with good height to length ratio, good firm topline which was held on the move, good rear angulation, turned out in good condition with good muscle tone, Excelled with good effortless ground covering movement with good forward reach and rear drive.
3rd: 7822 RETTIE, Miss Katrina & MORLEY, Mrs Sue Sh Ch Chikaramor Cast A Spell Of Glenfound

Class 2860 SBB (10 Entries) Abs: 4
1st: 7826 SEABORN-WENDLAND, Miss Pumpkin Lucky For You Take My Heart At Noblewolves (imp Hun)

6 months of age, pleasing expression good eye shape and colour, when using ears complemented the head assembly. good reach of neck into a good lay of shoulder, good front angulation, straight fore legs with enough bone, balanced in profile, with good height to length ratio, when settled moved well with good reach, flew her tail in the challenge for best special beginners, but will learn as this youngster matures, At one with handler at all times, turned out in good condition.
2nd: 7768 HODSON, Mrs Lynn F & JOHNSON, Mrs Rebecca Littlethorn Mini Two.

Another nice youngster well maid so well balanced in profile, pleasing balanced head of good proportions, good reach of neck, into good lay of shoulder, pleasing front assembly with good fore chest, straight fore legs, good height to length ratio, pleasing rear  angulation, at one with young handler at all times, moved well with pleasing side gait, turned out in good condition.
3rd: 7840 TURNS, Miss Olwen Anastasia Du Domaine De Singhara Avec Fyglia (Imp)
Res: 7729 ALLISON, Miss W Kinaway A Million Dreams (ai)
VHC: 7738 BRITTON, Mr Kevin Bordabears Striking Love

Class 2861 MPB (8 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 7815 MOUSSOULOS, Miss Claudia Unleashed Borders Dress To Impress.

So well balanced in profile at one with handler at all times, needs to come up on leg but has the knuckle and bone to achieve this, balanced head of good size which will come on as this youngster matures, good reach of neck of good length, good front assembly with good angulation pleasing fore chest, good rear angulation, excelled on the move showing good ground covering movement for one so young, which won this class and Best Puppy In breed, will look forward to see how this girl matures, turned out in superb condition, at one with the handler at all times to bring the best out of this youngster. Best Puppy In Breed.
2nd: 7826 SEABORN-WENDLAND, Miss Pumpkin Lucky For You Take My Heart At Noblewolves (imp Hun)

Ist Special Beginners.
3rd: 7817 POLLARD, Mr D Janbell End Of An Era
Res: 7778 KEMPTON, Ms Audrey Borderbrook Special Dream
VHC: 7809 MILHAM, Mrs Kathryn Elystari Million Dreams

Class 2862 PB (10 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 7815 MOUSSOULOS, Miss Claudia Unleashed Borders Dress To Impress.1st Minor Puppy.
2nd: 7770 HOLTAPPEL, Miss Natalie Bryning Psychedelic Kisses.

Like this girl a lot judged previously at open show group where this youngster stood out. Today did not seem to be on top form which cost top spot today, pleasing head shape in proportion to body, Head assembly complimented much more on the occasions ears were used, good length of neck, into good lay of shoulders, pleasing front assembly with straight fore legs, good height to length ratio, good rear angulation, when settled showed good ground covering movement coming and going with a pleasing side gait, Would have liked better coat condition, good muscle tone, sure to do well in the future.

3rd: 7814 MORLEY, Mrs Sue A & ROGERSON, Mrs Ann Chikaramor Chyna Roses
Res: 7826 SEABORN-WENDLAND, Miss Pumpkin Lucky For You Take My Heart At Noblewolves (imp Hu
VHC: 7842 WALKER, Ms Jacqueline Penduffie Angel Of My Dreams

Class 2863 JB (8 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: 7797 LEWIS, Mrs Melanie Jane & LEWIS, Mr Iain Shemella To The Moon And Back. Liked this youngster a lot, have seen this youngster from ring side and was pleasing to the eye, to actually get to go over her I could see why, This girl ticks most of the boxes I was looking for moderate all over so well balanced in profile balanced head in proportion to body good reach of neck into a good lay of shoulder, good front angulation, pleasing fore chest , good straight fore legs with ample bone, pleasing length to height ratio, good topline into a pleasing croup, good rear angulation good tail length, excels on the move with good forward reach with good rear drive, stunning side gait, turned out in good condition, superb muscle tone which you expect from this kennel, Had no hesitation to awarding res CC to this youngster, Look forward to seeing how this girl matures.
2nd: 7777 KEMPTON, Ms Audrey Borderbrook Final Destiny JW.

Quality girl, of good size well balanced in profile, pleasing head in proportion to body, good reach of neck into a good lay of shoulder, good front assembly with good straight fore legs, good bone, good height to length ratio, good rear angulation, moved with moderate reach, would prefer lower head carriage on the move, turned out in good condition.
3rd: 7767 HAWKER, Mrs Valerie Taytinja Defying Gravity
Res: 7826 SEABORN-WENDLAND, Miss Pumpkin Lucky For You Take My Heart At Noblewolves (imp Hu
VHC: 7749 DUNLIN, Miss J Jachelm Dream Come True

Class 2864 YB (6 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 7733 AUSTIN, Ms S & ZOLAKOVA, Miss K Hysteps That'll Do JW.

Another quality girl, so well balanced in profile when stood and on the move, pleasing head shape and colour, good eye shape and colour, good ear carriage which was used to her advantage, strong good length of neck onto a good lay of shoulder, loved her front assembly with good fore chest, good straight fore legs, good length to height ratio, pleasing top line into a good croup, pleasing rear angulation, excelled on movement with ground covering movement coming and going with a lovely side gait, turned out good coat condition, with good muscle tone, this girl could work all day. Sure to have a lovely future.
2nd: 7839 TUNNICLIFF, Mr R E & TUNNICLIFF, Mrs A Littlethorn Chiqui

Finer all over than winner but so well balanced, pleasing head in proportion, good reach of neck into good lay of shoulders, good front assembly with good straight fore legs, good height to length ratio, good rear angulation, moved with good froward reach and rear drive, pleasing to watch on the side gait, turned out in good condition.
3rd: 7793 LESLIE, Mrs P & LESLIE, Mr Kenneth Tonkory Spring In Your Step Among Windwalker
Res: 7767 HAWKER, Mrs Valerie Taytinja Defying Gravity
VHC: 7764 GREENING, Mr Mark & GREENING, Mrs Ann Kanamaren Road To Joy

Class 2865 PGB (14 Entries) Abs: 5
1st: 7845 WETTERN-BLOOMFIELD, Mrs J B Alpana Summer Storm JW.

Lots to like about this girl so well balanced in profile, on the first run round felt handler went to fast, but once slowed down showed true border collie movement, Balanced head of good size in proportion, good eye shape and colour which completed a lovely expression, good length of neck, into a good lay of shoulder, stunning front assembly, with good fore chest, straight fore legs with ample bone, good height to length ratio, good rear angulation, Excelled in movement which won the class showing ground covering movement with minimum of effort with good forward reach with rear drive, Turned out in good condition, with good coat condition and good muscle tone, pushed close for the Res CC.
2nd: 7790 LEE, Miss B & RATCLIFFE, Miss J Arrodare Wild Card JW.

Quality girl, of good breed type, Balanced head of good size in proportion to body, good reach of neck into good lay of shoulder, good front assembly pleasing fore chest, good straight fore legs, pleasing depth of chest, well balanced in profile, good rear angulation, moved well with reach and rear drive, turned out in good condition, with good muscle tone.
3rd: 7824 SCHEVENELS/DE CREE, Mr.,Mrs Isabel/Paul Broadmeadows Jaz-o-mine
Res: 7767 HAWKER, Mrs Valerie Taytinja Defying Gravity
VHC: 7808 MILHAM, Mrs Kathryn Elystari This Must Be Love Jw

Class 2866 LB (18 Entries) Abs: 4

Quality Class.
1st: 7805 MCCONNACHIE, Mrs Sarah & MCCONNACHIE, Mr Paul Your Still The One At Thistleskye.

This 4 yr old feminine female ticks all the boxes, moderate in all areas nothing is over done, feminine expressions, pleasing eye shape and colour  good ear set used to her advantage to complete a stunning head assembly, good reach of neck into a good lay of shoulder,  stunning front assembly, with pleasing fore chest, good straight fore legs with good bone, good depth of chest, well balanced in profile when stood and on the move, good height to length ratio, firm topline into a good croup, good rear angulation, came into her own on the move covering the ground with minimum effort with minimum lift, good coming and going, with a stunning side gait, turned out in lovely condition with good muscle tone, Happy to award CC and Best of breed, sure to push for her title on this performance.
2nd: 7751 FAWCETT, Miss H Laceway Bottom's Up.

Quality in all departments, pushed winner close, just preferred final move of the winner, Balanced in profile when stood and on the move, at one with handler at all times, Balanced head of good proportions, good reach of neck into a good lay of shoulder, pleasing front angulation, good fore chest, good straight fore legs, with ample bone, good height to length ratio, good rear angulation good length of tail, moved with ground covering movement coming and going with a good side gait, turned out in lovely condition as I expect from this kennel, with good muscle tone.
3rd: 7760 GREEN, Mr R K & RATCLIFFE, Miss J Arrodare Fire It Up
Res: 7791 LEE, Mrs S Jaybob Child's Play JW
VHC: 7812 MITCHELL, Mrs K Bordabears Strikin Liaison

Class 2867 OB (12 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: 7779 KINTON, Mr David Kinaway Dreams With Fire (ai) JW.

After looking in the catalogue I noticed I had awarded this girl best puppy bitch at cruft's back in 2022, Good to see how this girl had come on and matured into a quality female, balanced feminine head of good proportions, good reach and length of neck into a good lay of shoulder, good front assembly with good fore chest with good straight fore legs, good bone, pleasing depth of chest, so well balanced in profile, when stood and on the move, good length to height ratio, good rear angulation with good muscle tone, Excelled on the move with good ground covering reach and rear drive, turned out in good condition, just lost out in the challenge just seemed to lose the sparkle.

2nd: 7789 LEE, Miss B & RATCLIFFE, Miss J Arrodare Rebel With A Cause JW.

Girl of good size so well balanced in profile, head of good size in proportion to body, moderate reach of neck, good front assembly, good straight fore legs, pleasing depth of chest, good height to length ratio, good rear angulation, Moved with ground covering movement coming and going with a pleasing side gait, turned out in good condition with good muscle tone.
3rd: 7759 GREEN, Mr R K & RATCLIFFE, Miss J Sh Ch Fayken I Am Here JW
Res: 7757 GREEN, Miss C N & GREEN, Mr R K & RATCLIFFE, Miss Sh Ch Borderpride Laced In Truth By Fayken
VHC: 7832 SMITH, Mr Nick & RATCLIFFE, Miss J Sh Ch Fayken Final Destination JW

Class 2868 VB (6 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 7758 GREEN, Miss C N & GREEN, Mr R K & RATCLIFFE, Miss Sh Ch Arrodare Beautiful Trauma.

7yrs of age so well balanced in profile, pleasing head assembly of good size in proportion to body, pleasing reach and length of neck into a good lay of shoulder, good front assembly with good fore chest, pleasing depth of chest, good length to height ratio, good rear angulation, moved with good forward reach and rear drive which won the class, on the day would have preferred slightly less weight which cost her further awards on the day.
2nd: 7756 GRANT, Mrs J Coussiere Dancing Queen.

10 and a half a credit to the owners. Judged this lady a few times now and just love her attitude in the ring, always full on and enjoying her day, so well balanced in profile with balanced, kind expression, to complement the head assembly, good front assembly good fore chest good straight fore legs good bone, good height to length ratio, good rear angulation, moved with reach and drive coming and going with a pleasing side gait, turned out in lovely condition.
3rd: 7806 MEAD, Miss Julie Somniatis Harlee Quinn
Res: 7774 JONES, Mrs Sian Chikaramor So Magical For Sianworth
VHC: 7810 MITCHELL, Mrs K Bordabears Special Legacy