Baby Puppy Dog

1st – Carluke Rock My World - The little cutie was full of himself. His handler told me she was new to showing dogs and I could tell she had her hands full controlling this youngster. On the occasion that he settled down I did see a cute face, nicely balanced body and fair moving boy. He was slightly more refined then the other pups in this class but his proportions fit himself.

2nd – Izkaze Heavens Barista - Lovely puppy with lots of hair and neck. Very elegant and showy puppy, He moved well for his age. Had a nicely placed stop and a good skull for his age he also had a well angled rear. Needs to settle down a bit more in front.

3rd – Carluke Just Shamless - Very cute puppy with a nice face. He needs to settle into his angles a bit more, he had lots attitude

Minor Puppy Dog

1st – Vedamea Walkin On Heir - this pretty tri boy had the smoothest head, light and clean with no width or depth. He was not overdone or underdone. Well proportioned and angled for a youngster. Will be a very lovely adult dog

2nd – Vedamea Alibis And Other Lies - Pretty red sable with a nice full coat. He had a good front and rear. Not as mature or let down as my first place puppy

Junior Dog

1st – Calstead Blaze Of Glory - This dog had a pretty face with clean sides and good skull. He had a nice rear and overall pleasing outline

2nd – Coltie Stanzout - Well let down dog with good angles and topline,  Not as sure of himself but tried very hard for his handler.

Intermediate Dog

1st – Am Ch Fantasys North Star (Imp USA) - the fist thing you can’t help noticing is this dog’s smiley face, He had a beautiful head, light clean with good planes and desired stop placement. All-in all one of the best headed dogs I judged. He has a nice dark mahogany coat that well fitted his pretty outline. He was sound coming and going and showed very well.

2nd – Vedamea Double Fantasy  - A tri with wonderful body balance. All parts fitting harmonic into each other. He had a long light clean head and full round smooth muzzle. His very dark eye was set nicely into his lean skull giving that soft sweet expression I was looking for. He moved well showing that all his body parts fit together for a lovely proportioned dog. He was a bit hesitant in the showing but used himself well enough for second in this competitive class.

3rd – Calstead Cool Dude - A big necked dog, all boy with nice masculine features. He had a pretty face, was not as light in head for what I preferred.

Australian Bred Dog

1st – Calstead Class Action - very red sable with a big coat. This dog has nice head planes and stop placement. A very nice overall head. He moved well and presented nicely.

2nd – Ch Baqilodge Quote Unquote - Had a lovely head but lacked the showmanship to top this class. Plainly marked but you could see he still had a big lovely neck.  

3rd – Ch Robgai Canuhear Th Thunder - very nice moving dog with a cute face. He had lots of attitude and was a lovely blue color with a full white color. Very flashy. Lacked in the flatness of skull.

Open Dog

1st – Ch Vedamea Knight Of Fantasy - Impressive tri dog with sweeping body lines. Big black coat that fitted his body well. Wonderful shoulder lay back. His head was light and clean. Has expression was very sweet. Was a bit unsure of himself. But not to bad, he was able to be judged on all the points necessary.

2nd – Ch Calstead Conquistador - cute dog with cute attitude! Moved very well and stood nice and four square with good topline. Made a picture of balance.  Not quite as sweet in expression. But had lots of excitement in his face, he was enjoying himself.

3rd – Ch Robgai Whispering Jack - I really liked this dog’s outline. Flashy with a well arched neck, well angled shoulder and nice set rear. He moved and showed wonderfully. A pleasure to judge

Baby Puppy Bitch

1st – Carluke Canthelp Beingfabulos  - this puff ball was all excitement. Absolutely darling. She moved out well and showed well. Also had nice topline. She had nice bone and substance and a short let down rear.

Minor Puppy Bitch

1st – Vedamea All Ado About You - This lovely sable came from a class of just two but was one of the toughest classes I had to judge. Both of these puppy bitches were wonderful and full of detail. This puppy had a big fitting coat, she excelled in her eye and expression and her full round muzzle that was filled to the eyes. She also had more fill and smoothness to her skull. She moved well with good reach and drive and lots of attitude.

2nd – Vedamea Heir All About Me - Just as lovely as her ½ sister with a better profile, better planes of head and stop placement. She was not as showy as her ½ sister but got more confident with time.  Only on this day I preferred the expression on the first place puppy.

Puppy Bitch

1st – Swinbrad Arctic Spy  - Beautiful picture with front well under herself and rear well let down. She was moving a little off in rear but suspected she did not like the floor. She is built to move. Showed non stop, could have used a darker eye.

Junior Bitch

1st – Izkaze Heavens Nuance- She also had a very well-set shoulder and moved out well. She was up on her toes showing and looked like she was having a great time. She has a nice profile and topline, giving her a nice overall picture

 
2nd – Robgai Whispa Sweet Nothing - This nicely colored blue was all about cute. Lovely face and nice arched neck. She was lovely to look at. 

3rd – Coltie Star Attraction - a bit unsure of herself she would need a few more shows to compose herself. But still was able to be gone over and moved out on the flooring. She presented well. Although an unsure picture, she still had lots of nice things about her.

Intermediate Bitch

1st – Vedamea Fantasy By Design - This low slung bitch had decent angles, had the best head in this class with a nice eye set giving her a lovely expression. Her black coat was abundant and lush.

2nd – Ch Robgai Witches Brew - She had a light head with nice head planes, Cute face and showed well.

3rd – Benjay Prim And Proper - bright red sable with a nice body type. Her ear set a bit lower keep her from having that alert expression desired on the collie

Australian Bred Bitch

1st – Vimtar Desert Rose - One of the best bodied bitches entered today. She had a very good topline and well let down angles. She moved as good as she looked. Lovely, lovely bitch. She had a nice overall head piece with a good profiled. She was obviously an older bitch, she showed and was handled very nicely.

2nd – Ch Kazjs Rumor Has It - fancy necked bitch, when she pulled herself up she made a very elegant picture. Also nice profile, a fun bitch to watch.

3rd – Ch Vedamea Be My Alibi - a heavier boned bitch with good round muzzle and more substance. Another one that was not sure of their surroundings, she had a pretty face.

Open Bitch
 

1st - Ch/Nz Ch Wintersett Solo Sprize (Imp NZ) - This dark sable bitch had a nice expression, she stood four square and had excellent proportions. Had a light clean head and had a wonderful showy attitude. Had a nice frill of coat. She made a very pleasing picture.

2nd – Ch Robgai Sierra Sunrise - really like the eye set and expression on this bright sable girl. She had a nice let down rear and good topline.  Also showed very well.

3rd – Ch Craeburn Black Magic - another one that showed herself off well in the ring. This tri was nicely balanced and had very nice movement.

With a nice line-up of lovely dogs to choose from, I felt privileged to judge this class. Knowing that no matter how I picked, a beautiful dog would represent the rough males.

Dog Challenge/Best of Breed:

 Am Ch Fantasys North Star (Imp USA) -

The beautiful intermediate dog “Am Ch Fantasy’s North Star” was the overall quality of dog I was looking for. His head had correct planes and eye placement and he had the smoothest sides to his skull. His happy face was inspiriting bring a smile to my face. He had a nice topline and good tail set.  His movement was better when he settled down and this second time in the ring accomplished that.  He stood out as my top placement.

Reserve Dog Challenge:

Vedamea Double Fantasy

Second from the intermediate class was the tri dog “Vedamea Double Fantasy” Although lacking a bit in coat was still a picture of balance. His light clean head lovely muzzle and dark eye came together for a very sweet face. He had nice proportions with his front and rear complementing each other. His body was not overdone or underdone. He was also more comfortable this second time in the ring and showed better.

Such a nice line-up of pretty bitches. Although a bit different in type between them. They represented the best from each class. And overall made a beautiful picture representing a pleasing group.  I had several that I need to consider again and took my time revaluating each bitch. I wanted to make sure that I found my best choice for this important decision.

Bitch Challenge/ RU Best of Breed:

Vedamea All Ado About You 

To even my surprise the Minor puppy winner “Vedamea All Ado About You”  kept catching my eye. I expected to find an adult to award this honor but her overall outline and lovely eye set showing off her sweet expression, That along with her clean head and fill of muzzle add up to a familiar look and a type I wanted. She also moved well and her flashy outline helped place her on top.

Reserve Bitch Challenge:

Vedamea Fantasy By Design

I did consider my second place Minor Puppy bitch “Vedamea Heir All About Me” due to similar qualities that my CC winner possessed. But was eventually won over by my Intermediate bitch winner “Vedamea Fantasy by Design” Despite her antics she still showed well enough to show-off her assets. She had a wonderfully sweet face and nice head planes. I loved her light clean head and long arched neck. She made a very nice overall picture of collie type.

Puppy Dog

1st – Jencol Thrills Not Frills -this appropriately named puppy was a thrill to judge. He had a long arched neck with the correct shoulder lay back. He had a light clean head. He defiantly had the “all parts fitting” down correctly’ He made the ideal outline for a smooth collie.

Junior Dog

1st – Talcott Gorgeous George - flashy marked blue with a good topline. He could have use his ears better to show off his expression. He did look like he was having a good time.

Intermediate Dog

1st – Ch Robgai Rocky Mtn Hi - this boy had a head to die for. With a very pretty face. His skull was excellent. He showed and moved well.

2nd – Ch Foxbell Fine Finish Only - His low ear set took away from his expression. He did show well and was having a good time in the ring.

Open Dog

1st – Ch Baqilodge Quizmaster Ht - Pretty face with the full round muzzle. He had good profile and good substance. Correct tail set.

2nd – Ch Bell Peppers Gatekeeper (Imp Fin) - A dog with different type than what I am used to. He was a bit more extreme in body lines.

Puppy Bitch

1st – Jencol Swing Ona Star - lovely arch of neck and good topline, especially for her age. Need more confidence in the ring. Give this baby a chance will settle with time.

Junior Bitch

1st – Ch Baqilodge Ukelele Lady - Light clean head with no depth at all she had great detail to her head. This pretty faced bitch also had nice movement especially side gait. She showed well and got my attention.

2nd – Billand Back In Black - She was similar in type to the third place bitch. I liked her a bit better in let down in rear and profile

3rd – Billand Back By Demand - after checking the catalog my suspicions were correct she was a litter sister to the 2^nd place. More refined then her sister but having many of the same qualities.

Intermediate Bitch

1st – Ch Foxbell Miss Finland - had no depth of head. She had level topline with a good front and rear.

2nd – Foxbell Finnish Nymph - This dog had many of the same “nice” virtues of the 1^st place bitch just not as finished off overall

Australian Bred Bitch

1st – Ch Robgai Nightyme Inparis - Lovely from her nose to her tail- she had a smooth clean light head. Pretty dark eye with a correct set giving her a sweet expression. Her body did not disappoint, she was balanced front and rear and moved very well with attitude around the ring.

2nd – Ch Baqilodge Quietly Singing - slightly more extreme bitch with a lovely arch of neck. I just loved her face as well. Level head planes and a great eye placement completed this nice lady

3rd – Ch Foxbell Fair Lady - Although not a familiar type to me I could appreciate this blue girl for her nice outline and soundness.

Open Bitch

1st – Ch/Am Ch Blossom Hill American Dream (Imp USA) - she had one of the nicest eye placement of the show. Her dark eye and round full muzzle was more familiar to me. I also loved her correct head planes and clean skull. A bit of her age showed in her movement but she presented with lovely grace.

2nd – Ch Foxbell First Kiss - a flashy marked tri. She was put together correctly, again a bit different in type. I still enjoyed getting to go over her and appreciate her good qualities. She was a pleasure to judge.

Dog Challenge:

Ch Robgai Rocky Mtn Hi

I really loved everything about this dog. His correct head and elegant outline made a complete package for me.

 Reserve Dog Challenge:

Ch Baqilodge Quizmaster Ht

Masculine dog, Moved out well, and stood four square

Bitch Challenge/Best of Breed:

Ch Robgai Nightyme Inparis 

My Challenge bitch was a lovely well put together tri. From the Aussie breed class. What I loved about this bitch was very correct in body balance and outline. But what made her extra special is that she held up to the closest exam. From her lovely expression to her smooth clean head detail. You did not have to compromise anywhere to like this one.

 Reserve Bitch Challenge/ RU Best of Breed:

Ch/Am Ch Blossom Hill American Dream (Imp USA)

Was my open Bitch. what I was especially taken by on this older lady was her sweet-sweet face. I also loved her head detail. Her skull was level, clean and light. She had no depth of head and had very nice head planes. She was just slightly out moved on this day by my Aussie breed bitch.