Open Show - 18th January 2024

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Open Show - 18th January 2024

Judge: - Mr Peter Simmons (Simmovon)

Winners

Best Bitch & Best in Show:- Downs' - Optimus Mulberry
Best Dog & Best Opposite Sex in Show:- Trim's - Carpe Diem Urbe Immortale With Roycepride (IMP ITA)
Best Puppy Bitch & Best Puppy In Show:- Hinchley & Connaughton's - Reesley In It To Win It
Best Veteran In Show:- Lindley's - Ch Hyerdunscar The Big Tease JW I JCH CJW 16 BW 18
Reserve Best Dog:- Leys' - Sir Arthur Woodbulls Future
Reserve Best Bitch:- Myers' - Optimus Daisonville Hello Again
Best Puppy Dog & Best Opposite Sex Puppy in Show:- Fascone's - Reesley’s Take It To The Top At Fasden


Firstly, I would like to thank the committee for giving me the opportunity to judge this special breed, which I have followed from show to show having had the pleasure to judge the breed at Open show level. Would like to thank my stewards who kept all things moving in a well organised fashion. Finally, to my exhibitors who had to wait for a few breeds to be completed including their CC show from Manchester thank you for staying, Exhibitors took all my decisions well with a good to hear round of applause to all class winners.
Today I was such a special experience one I have been looking forward to ever since I got the appointment. The breed temperament was top notch from every exhibitor. My only main concern would be dentation I know they can be undershot but level is correct some are getting slightly more undershot than desired.

Minor Puppy Dog (2, 0 abs)
  1. Fascone's - Reesley’s Take It To The Top At Fasden 8 Months of age good size male, quiet immature at this age which is expected but its all there to grow into, masculine head of good proportions. Well balanced to body. Pleasing front assembly needs to tighten up but this will come as he matures. Good length of neck into a good lay of shoulder, pleasing fore chest. good straight forelegs with good bone. Good hind angulation with good straight hind quarters. Bit loose on the move which is to be expected at such a young age but still showed signs of the power required and hind thrust required complementing a balanced movement, turned out in lovely condition, sure to have a bright future as he develops. Best Puppy Dog. Res Best Puppy In Show.
  2. Lindley's - Hyerdunscar All About KeithHead not as forward as winner but this should come as he matures, quite raw compared to winner, but as he matures, he will I’m sure fill out to be a lovely dog, good front assembly with pleasing straight forelegs, good hind angulation, at just 6 months showed signs of good true movement once settled, turned out in lovely condition sure to mature into a nice dog.
Puppy Dog (0, 0 abs)
  1. No Entries
Junior Dog (3, 1 abs)
  1. Gaffney's - Joybull Grand Sam At Bullman12 Months of age balanced masculine head of good size well balanced good eye shape and colour with good ear carriage which complemented the head assembly, pleasing reach of neck good arch powerful, good slope of shoulder into a good front assembly good width of chest with good straight front, well balanced in profile, good rear angulation, moved well with power with good hind thrust to complement this true movement. Shortlisted in my final 3 run off just lost out on maturity sure to have a promising future.
  2. Colliass' - Red Phoenix At OldwellMasculine head, proper male, muscular neck of good length, good width of chest, pleasing straight forelegs, good depth of chest, pleasing rear angulation lost out on the move to winner today as just lacked the power and drive of the winner, turned out in good condition with good muscle tone.
  3. Absent
Novice Dog (2, 0 abs)
  1. Brearley's - Fowlerheights Artax At Tatroyds Masculine head of good size not as balanced as I would have preferred, good front assembly with a good width of chest, good bone but not overdone, good overall height to length ratio, moved ok coming and going just losing topline on the move, turned out in lovely condition.
  2. Warren & Green's - Copperfield Hubble liked this boy when he came into the ring, was my winner, pleasing head assembly good eye shape and colour, could have used his ear a bit more which would have complemented the head assembly. powerful muscular neck good arch into a good slope of shoulder, pleasing front with good width of chest, good depth of chest, pleasing overall shape when stood in profile., good rear angulation, moved ok with good drive and hind thrust, but the more he moved he seemed to be favouring his left shoulder which afraid lost this boy the class. Turned out in lovely condition with good muscle tone.
Post Grad Dog (4, 2 abs)
  1. Simpson's - Pleats Reign Of KaiusMasculine head of good size well balanced in proportions. Powerful neck of good length, pleasing width of chest would have preferred straighter forelegs quiet 10 – 2 on the stand. Good hind angulation, moved ok coming and going losing topline on the side gait, turned out in good condition, good muscle tone.
  2. Warren & Green's - Copperfield Hubble - Second in Novice
Limit Dog (5, 1 abs)
    Lovely class of quality a pleasure to judge.
  1. Trims's - Carpe Diem Urbe Immortale With Roycepride (IMP ITA) 2 years of age proper male of lovely breed type, had the ring presence which top dogs have, proper showman a handful at times on the move but the handler did a superb job keeping him on his toes but mostly under control. just loved this boy. Masculine head of top quality so well in proportions with a pleasing eye colour and shape which completed a lovely head assembly. powerful reach of neck well arched into a good slope of shoulder, superb front assembly, good width of front with good straight forelegs with good bone. Good feet. Excels in movement coming and going showing the power and thrust the breed should have. Side gait balanced movement always keeping a firm topline. Turned out in superb condition with good muscle tone, Happy to award Best Dog and Best opposite Sex. Sure to have a great future at only 2 he has the best years to come.
  2. George's - Priambulls Tiger Bean Another quality male unlucky to come across the winner today. Masculine head of good size well balanced in proportion good eye shape and colour powerful neck of good size. Pleasing front assembly good width of chest with straight forelegs, well balanced in profile good rear angulation, good muscle tone turned out in lovely condition. Just didn’t do enough on the move to beat the winner today, asked back to challenge for res best Dog just losing out to open. Sure to have a great future ahead.
  3. Todd & Smith's - Alonzobar Red Sky For Delarhia
  4. McGroarty's - Ardhub Love It In Black
Open Dog (5, 4 abs)
  1. Leys' - Sir Arthur Woodbulls Future. Mature male of good size, masculine well balanced head of good proportions, pleasing eye shape and colour with a good ear carriage which was used to his advantage to complement the head assembly. pleasing reach of neck powerful and muscular, into a good slope of shoulder, good width of fore chest with good straight forelegs with good cat like feet, well balanced in profile when stood and on the move. Good firm topline which was held on the move. Good true movement coming and going with a pleasing side gait. Showing true balance always holding topline on the move. Turned out in lovely condition with good muscle tone. Res Best Dog.
Veteran Dog (0, 0 abs)
  1. No Entries
Minor Puppy Bitch (8, 4 abs)
    4 lovely youngsters all at different stages of maturity. A couple only just 6 months. All 4 took it all in their stride unfazed by the occasion great to see.
  1. Hinchley & Connaughton's - Reesley In It To Win It8 Months of age even at this stage the head is of good proportions well balanced quiet stunning for her age. Good eye shape and colour ears of good shape and size which was used to complement the head assembly pleasing reach of neck which will strengthen up as this girl matures. Good width of fore chest with lovely straight front fore legs with ample bone but not overdone. Good feet well arched, so well balanced in profile with good hind angulation. Moved ok when settled showing true movement. Needs to tighten up but this will come with maturity. At one with the handler always, turned out in superb condition. Sure to have a bright future one I will be following with interest. Best Puppy Bitch. Best Puppy in Show.
  2. Fascoine's - Reesley’s Ahead Of The Game At FasdenLitter sister to winner, slightly longer cast than winner but still well balanced in profile, another quality youngster, pleasing head assembly in good proportions balanced which will get better as this girl matures, good reach of neck into good slope of shoulders. Pleasing width of chest good straight forelegs all needs to tighten up which will as this girl matures. Good hind angulation moved well needs to tighten up coming and going, which will happen as this girl matures. Turned out in lovely condition.
  3. Trim's - Satisfaction Dell Urbe Immortale With Roycepride (IMP ITA)
  4. Colliass' - Hyerdunscar Charmed By Oldwell
Puppy Bitch (0, 0 abs)
  1. No Entries
Junior Bitch (4, 1 abs)
  1. Datson's - Mons Claudius Impact Point (IMP HRV)Loved the quality in this girl, strong head but feminine also, pleasing eye shape and colour to complement the head assembly balanced and well in proportions. Pleasing length of neck powerful well-muscled, superb front assembly good width of chest good straight forelegs with good bone good feet well arched. Pleasing depth of chest so well balanced in profile when stood and on the move, good rear angulation, turned out in lovely coat condition with good muscle tone. Excels in movement true movement with power and hind thrust coming and going away. Balanced side gait maintaining level top line, shortlisted into the final 3 only just losing out on maturity.
  2. Taylor's - Karmicly Bahama Mama At KarismarJust over 12 months so lacking maturity against the winner but take nothing away from this girl pushed the winner all the way winning 2nd on overall movement. Balanced head of good proportions, good length of neck which needs to strengthen up as it will as this girl matures, good front assembly pleasing width of chest with good straight front forelegs, with good bone Balanced in profile, with good rear angulation, move well when settled. Turned out in lovely condition. Another to watch as this girl matures.
  3. Williams' - Kierlaceyan Emma Jayne
Novice Bitch (1, 0 abs)
  1. Brearley's - Jolly Mia At Tatroyds 4 Yrs of age of a good size. Balanced head we proportioned. Good length of neck powerful well-muscled, good front assembly straight fore legs pleasing width of chest. Balanced in profile with good rear angulations. Moved true coming and going with powerful front drive. With good rear drive. Side gait lost her balance due to carrying slightly to much weight. Good muscle tone but for me was just carrying too much condition.
Post Grad Bitch (2, 1 abs)
  1. Fascoine's - Fowlerheights Azra FasdenPleasing feminine head of good size well balanced in proportions. Powerful and muscular neck into good shoulders, good front assembly with good straight fore legs with good bone. Balanced in profile, with good rear angulation showed true breed movement once settled turned out in good condition with good muscle tone.
  2. Absent
Limit Bitch (3, 0 abs)
  1. Downs's - Optimus Mulberry Caught my eye as soon as this girl came into the ring feminine head of good size well balanced good eye shape and colour. Ears wish she had used these more than she did, which didn’t help compliment to head assembly but overall, the head assembly was good. Good reach of neck well arched powerful well-muscled which was carried well, lovely slope of shoulder into a superb front assembly lovely width and depth of chest. Good straight forelegs with good bone. Stood in profile was excellent well balanced good short back with firm top line. Good rear angulation, excels in movement with good powerful front drive with good rear thrust when coming and going with a superb side gait balanced holding topline on the move, turned out in lovely condition, this girl was always on her toes and enjoying her day. Could watch this girl move all day happy to award Best Bitch and Best in Show.
  2. McGroarty's - Ardhub Nice And Spicy With Braeaaron Another girl of top quality for me personally found the head quite strong. But it was balanced and in proportion. Muscular neck of good length, good front assembly good width and depth of chest. Well balanced in profile good firm top line. Into good hind angulation, lost out on the move to the winner today just lacking the drive of 1. Turned out in lovely condition.
  3. Horton & Williams' - Gertlush Polished Ebony
Open Bitch (3, 1 abs)
  1. Myers' – Optimus Daisonville Hello Again.Pleasing head of good size feminine well balanced and in proportions good eye shape and colour good ear set used to her advantage to complement the head assembly. muscular neck of moderate length into good shoulders pleasing width of chest and depth good straight fore legs with ample bone. Good overall shape well balanced in profile, good firm topline which was held on the move. Excels in breed type on the move with powerful front drive and good rear thrust well balanced on the move at one with the handler. Turned out in lovely condition with good muscle tone.
  2. Leys’ - Finchwell Chanel At Woodbulls Future Strong head but balanced good eye colour and shape. Powerful neck of moderate length. Pleasing front assembly good width of chest well balanced in profile, good rear angulation, on the move today was crossing when coming towards and going away. Turned out in good condition.
Veteran Bitch (2, 0 abs)
  1. Lindley's - Ch Hyerdunscar The Big Tease JW I JCH CJW 16 BW 18As from all the titles say this is one special lady at the age of 8 can still show the youngsters how to move, a credit to the owner turning this lady out in such great condition, I could go on and in detail but to be fair I would have thought every thing would have been said about this stunning veteran. I would just comment on her movement at the age of 8 still got the powerful front drive and the rear thrust to show true breed movement side gait so well balanced at one with the handler. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to go over this special girl. Best Veteran.
  2. Myers' - Ch Optimus Pandora JW (AI)7 years of age another to quality lady not showing her age. Stunning head feminine so well balanced and in proportions, pleasing kind expression, good length of neck muscular into good slope of shoulder, good width of chest and depth to complement the front assembly. good straight fore legs with good bone. So well balanced in profile with firm topline. Good rear angulation. Lost out on the move today was here for a good time which is lovely to see but not probably what the handler required. But good to see when settled showed true breed movement. Another a credit to the owner turned out in lovely condition.

My name is Peter Simmons, I am 63 years old. I have been involved with Border Collies for over 20 years.
Now about myself; I have always been involved in show dogs from an early age from when my mother and father showed Dobermans and Rottweilers. At the age of ten I won two classes at Crufts with my Doberman bitch. Two years later I came third in the final of the National Junior Handling finals. During this time my father had the top winning Rottweiler in the country. My father gave CCs in Dobermans, Rottweilers, and Bouvier Des Flanders. My mother judged on the continent giving CCs in several breeds until she passed away. So I've been involved in both Pastoral and Working group for many years.
I have been passed by the Kennel Club to give CCs in Border Collies and judged my first championship show at the West of England Border Collie Show in November 2012. In total I have awarded eight sets of CCs in Border Collies including: The Belgium Border Collie Club, Czech Republic Championship Show. Germany, Israel, Hungary. Also, USA in April 2024. Best in Show at Southern Border Collie Championship Show last year. I had honour to judge bitches at Crufts in 2022 and was delighted that my best of breed won the Pastoral Group 1. I also gave CCs in Australian Shepherds for the first time at Leeds 2023.

I enjoy my shows. My wife Yvonne and I are always happy to help any exhibitor in any way we can. I like to congratulate all winners and will always leave the ring with a smile. I like to think this applies to my judging also giving every exhibitor the time they deserve.

We have gained our first home bred Champion when only having only three litters; we have champions in Border Collies and Australian Shepherds, winning best in shows at championship club shows.

Look forward to seeing you all.

Peter Simmons
(Simmovon)

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