Worcester & Malvern Canine Society

Bearded Collie

Puppy (1,0a)

1st Mr M, Mrs J & Mrs D Lewis & Moreland Potterdale Prime Rose

11 month old slate Bitch with lovely balanced outline good head properties, correct pigment, bright expressive eyes, ok shoulder, well ribbed, ok rear and tail set and length. Moved soundly out and back, balanced in gait. Best Puppy.

Junior (3, 0a)

1st Mrs M & Miss A Sewell & Gray Victime D Amour De Chester with Kemelstowe (Imp Fra)

17 month quality slate bitch. Excellent head and expression, good neck, correct shoulder, ok upper arm, excellent rear angulation with strong hocks. Moved soundly out and back, excellent side gait with good balanced reach. BOB

2nd Mrs E & Mr R Christopherson Beardora Roly Poly 

17 month dog who excelled in front. Moved soundly out and back, preferred side gait of first.

3rd Mrs D Steer-Eldridge Gwalltafwyn Gwenllian

Post Graduate (3, 0a)

1st Mrs M & Miss A Sewell & Gray Victime D Amour De Chester with Kemelstowe (Imp Fra) Repeat.

2nd Mr M & Mrs S Fooks Moonhill Blissful Dream

Dark slate in good coat, good pigment, excellent front assembly, moved very well.

3rd Mrs L Bevis Beabeardies Blue Monday

Open (3, 0a)

1st Ms J L & Miss A H Waldron & Gray Une Histoire D'amour De Chester with Snowmead JW (Imp Fra)

Lovely head on this slate bitch, ok neck, good front assembly, deep chest, sufficient rear angulation, lovely gait. Just preferred length of leg and strength of rear of BOB. RBOB

2nd Mrs L Bevis Beabeardies Cinnamon Girl

Very close up to winner, Ok head, excellent shoulder and upper arm, moved very well out and back and round. Just needs a touch more weight to complete the picture.

3rd Mrs D Steer-Eldridge Ir Ch Kakos The Happiest Days of Gwalltafwyn JW

Pyrenean Mountain Dog

Puppy (2,0a)

1st Mr I & Mrs Y Baverstock Kalkasi The Eternal Quest

8 month old bitch who is maturing on nice lines, good pigment, dark almond eye, well boned, balanced angles fore and aft. Really lovely mover covering the ground soundly, free and easy. Best Puppy.

2nd Mr I & Mrs Y Baverstock Kalkasi Eternal Destiny Litter sister to winner who also appealed in head and eye. Scored over one in coat, excels in shoulder and upper arm. Just needs to strengthen behind.

Post Graduate (1,0a)

1st Mrs T & Mrs P J Kennedy Gamuvel Patou via Dell Amore at Pyrcot (Imp Lva)

28 month Bitch, strong in head, good neck, ok shoulder, powerful rear. Movement was a little loose at present.

Open (4, 1a)

1st Mrs C & Mr A J Kenyon & Ward Ch Charibere Simply The Sequel at Kaianna JW

Eye catching male in lovely coat and condition who commanded the ring. Well shaped head, excellent front angulation, correct rear. His side gait was powerful yet relaxed, covering the ground with ease. Won a good class, Best of Breed.

2nd Mrs C & Mr A J Kenyon & Ward Charibere Reason to Dream at Kaianna JW

Ok head, good neck, balanced angulation. Just preferred the finish and strength behind of the winner.

3rd Mr I & Mrs Y Baverstock Ch Kalkasi Just Because JW

A.V.N.S.C. Pastoral

Puppy (9, 3a)

1st Mr G & Mrs F Brigginshaw Domburg Just Love Me at Cashele (Tervueren)

Surely destined to be a star, 7.5 months bitch of quality with a lovely balanced shape. Head maturing nicely, flowing neck with correct moderate angulation in front, well ribbed, strong short loin, correct rear with strong well let down hocks. Moved soundly out and back and with freedom in gait. Best AVNSC Puppy and Pastoral Puppy Group 1.

2nd Miss A M Jones Chalksville’s Maverick (German Shepherd Dog)

Really liked this 7 month old male who was unlucky to meet the winner in top form. Head maturing nicely, excellent front assembly, good bone, strong loin, well angulated behind with strong powerful hocks. Moved soundly out and back, covered the ground well in gait.

3rd Miss A J Morris Do You Know Who I Am (Pembroke Corgi)

Res Miss G P Trimnell Vallonne Magical Flame (Briard)

VHC Mrs J Williams Mejola Some Girls Do (Rough Collie)

Junior (4, 1a)

 1st Mrs J Williams Mejola Endeavour (Rough Collie)

8 month old sable male with nicely defined head, kind eye, correct bone, well laid shoulder, balanced rear, ok tail set and length. Once settled he moved soundly out and back and extended with minimum lift in side.

2nd Miss T Irving Twinan Dance to The Beat (Pembroke Corgi)

13 month bitch, shown in lovely condition, good head with correct balance of muzzle to skull, good angles front and rear, well ribbed. Brisk energetic gait.

3rd Miss M J Gatt Wicani Belladonna for Bearven (Rough Collie)

Post Graduate (6, 2a)

1st Miss R & Miss J Amis & Stanley Droyales Present Verdandi JW (GSD)

Well presented male with Ok head, excellent neck, well laid shoulder, ribs well sprung, excellent rear angulation, long low set tail. Moved soundly out and back, powerful rear in gait.

2nd Miss A J Morris Reach for The Stars (Pembroke Corgi)

3.5 year old tri dog, balanced angles, moved soundly in all directions.

3rd Miss J L Evans Hortonpoint Blue Lagoon (Pembroke Corgi)

Res Miss S Skinner Ladnar Makeithappen for Nikal (Rough Collie)

Open (11, 5a)

1st Mrs J & Mr S & Mrs C Wilkinson & Foster Fostebrie Black Thunder (Briard)

1.5 year black dog with classic domed skull, good neck, ample bone, ok shoulder, well ribbed, excellent rear angulation. Sound out and back. Moved with powerful propulsion from rear. Best AVNSC

2nd Mr M, Mrs J & Miss A Strong & Clinton Ch Ohanaway Having A Blast at Mackjama (Swedish Vallhund)

Really liked this 5.5 year old dog, excellent front assembly, super firm topline, balanced strong rear. Movement sound out and back, powerful yet balanced side gait. Was splitting hairs between 1st and 2nd.

3rd Miss J L Evans Modlen Mair (Pembroke Corgi)

Res Mrs E & Mr L Seager Blamorder Magic Maker with Freejack JW (Smooth Collie)

VHC Miss H L & Ms A Thomas & Lusty Blamorder Side Hustle with Mournebrake (Smooth Collie)

A.V. Imported Breed Register Pastoral

Open Dog (3, 2a)

1st Miss V Poole Regerstace Jigsaw (Imp Ire) NAF TAF (Hungarian Mudi)

8 month old dog, spitz like head with prick ears, coat just starting to curl, excellent shoulder and upper arm, very good rear angulation. Really nice dog in stance although was a little unsettled today. Moved very well in gait at times. Best AV Import Pastoral Puppy.

Open Bitch (5, 1a)

1st Mrs J Huntley Var Des Monts Lokiralgris at Puidelup (Icelandic Sheepdog)

13 months B/W bitch with great attitude and show presence. Good front assembly, balanced rear, tight tail carried high. Moved soundly out and back, brisk and balanced side gait. Best AV Import Pastoral

2nd Mrs G S Strange White Dream Team Simply The Best (White Swiss Shepherd Dog)

Well proportioned head, good neck, ok front. Moved soundly in all directions.

3rd Mr R D Stuhldreer Mecseki Bundás Remény von Widowmaker (Imp Hun) (Hungarian Mudi)

A.V. Pastoral

Puppy (12, 9a)

1st Miss A M Jones Chalksville’s Maverick, Breed: German Shepherd Dog

As AVNSC Puppy.

2nd Mr K & Miss I Sear & Quill Porgeloci Zero, Breed: Hungarian Puli

7 months white male Puli, correct head and muzzle, mouth ok, correct body proportions, ok front and rear, moved soundly out and back. Unlucky to meet winner.

3rd Miss Turns Anastasia Du Domaine De Singhara avec Fyglia (Imp Fra), Breed: Border Collie

Junior (14, 9a)

1st Mr A K & Miss J Rathband & Fealy Mournebrake Hidden Agenda with Keynell, Breed: Hungarian Puli

Black 16 month Puli bitch, good head proportions, good mouth, very good rear angulation. Sound out and back, not quite balanced in side gait.

2nd Miss L Mettan-Ure Savendie Meleys, Breed: Shetland Sheepdog

Tri, ok neck, good ribs, good rear angulation and croup. Sound out and back.

3rd Mrs S A Moore Sanscott Ruby Tuesday, Breed: Shetland Sheepdog

Res Mrs J Huntley - Var Des Monts Lokiralgris at Puidelup, Breed: Icelandic Sheepdog

VHC Miss M J Gatt Wicani Belladonna for Bearven, Breed: Collie (Rough)

Post Graduate (12, 8a)

1st Mrs S H A Lock Muzoku Black Opium, Breed: Finnish Lapphund

Nice style 2 year old B/T, super front angulation, equaly good rear, well carried tail. Moved soundly out and back and great style in gait.

2nd Miss F Martin Vegas Blackjack of Baiwells Royal Aussies, Breed: Australian Shepherd

19 month male with strong head, correct bone for size, ok shoulder. Sound out and back.

3rd Miss L Mettan-Ure Savendie Meleys, Breed: Shetland Sheepdog

Res Miss S Skinner Ladnar Makeithappen for Nikal, Breed: Collie (Rough)

Open (8, 3a)

1st Mrs L Bevis Beabeardies Cinnamon Girl, Breed: Bearded Collie

As 2nd in Bearded Collie Open.

2nd Mrs E Kosmane Rosnorske Royal Qui Gon at Glamyarn JW, Breed: Samoyed

Well presented 19 month male, good head proportions, ok neck and shoulder. Would prefer more angulation in front and rear.

3rd Miss L Mettan-Ure Savendie Meleys, Breed: Shetland Sheepdog

Res Mrs E & Mr L Seager Blamorder Magic Maker with Freejack JW, Breed: Collie (Smooth)

VHC Miss H L & Ms A Thomas & Lusty Blamorder Side Hustle with Mournebrake, Breed: Collie (Smooth)

Veteran (10, 4a)

1st Mrs S H A Lock Bridus Heikki, Breed: Finnish Lapphund

B/T with lovely head assembly, good pigment, great front assembly, correct bone, good rear. Moved soundly in all directions. Best Veteran.

2nd Miss Turns Fyglia Mei Titania, Breed: Border Collie

Nice type blue Merle with excellent head, good neck, shoulder and upper arm. Moved soundly just carrying to much weight.

3rd Miss L Mettan-Ure Valdosta Dare to Dream of Savendie, Breed: Shetland Sheepdog

Res Miss A M Jones Suzdans Ollivanders, Breed: German Shepherd Dog ()

VHC Ballynabola Ria at Casiann, Breed: German Shepherd Dog

Pastoral Group:

1st Mrs L J & Mr K D Cowley Ch Kashbeluli There We Are Then JW ShCEx Hungarian Puli

This 3.5 year old black male Puli delivered a flawless performance to top this excellent group. Correct slightly domed skull with proportionate muzzle, darkest of eyes, correct mouth, good pigment, well angulated front, strong well muscled rear. In good coat, movement was sound, brisk and short stepping at speed. Covered the ring with ease and style.

2nd Miss Kl & Mrs S Anderson & Nardone Ch Limishka Kareitar JW Finnish Lapphund A bitch that I previously awarded Finnish Lapphund of the Year in 2023. She epitomises the optimum balance of substance and femininity. Brown wolf sable bitch, lovely head piece with correct size well furred ears, expressive oval eye. Good lay of shoulder, well ribbed with strong loin, balanced rear angulation. Moved soundly with typical action.

3rd Miss M & Mr J Davis & Walsh Rosschell Maid to Dream Australian Shepherd Promising 13 month old youngster maturing nicely, good outline with nice length of leg, balanced angles front and rear, presented beautifully, totally sound out and back, balanced in gait.

4th Mr I J & Mrs M J Lewis Shemella Moonlight Skye Border Collie. A quality balanced girl who I have never judged previously. Appealing head and expression, nicely balanced with correct shape. Sound out and back with low light footed effortless side gait.

Pastoral Puppy Group:

1st Mr G & Mrs F Brigginshaw Domburg Just Love Me at Cashele Belgian Shepherd Dog (Tervueren)

Another lovely group, my winner though just has that something extra that catches the eye every time I glanced across the ring. Surely destined to be another big winner for this kennel. Full critique in AVNSC class.

2nd Miss J A & Mr M Warwick & Wilkins Mybeards Sprinkle Polish Lowland Sheepdog

11 month bitch of lovely balance and style. Correct proportioned head, strong neck, well laid shoulder. Ok ribs, well angulated rear. Moved soundly out and back, held nice shape in profile.

3rd Mrs S L Wray-Ramsden Aussie Revolution Conquer with Grace via Takhisis (Imp Ita) Australian Shepherd ()

Another youngster with enormous promise, appealing head, ok neck, good lay of shoulder, proportionate bone, balanced rear angulation. Moved soundly, balanced extension covered the ground with ease.

4th Mr K & Mrs K Jarvis Elbereth Nuka Finnish Lapphund

Excellent youngster that has the makings for a bright future. Super head, correct ears, lovely neck, good shoulder, well angulated rear. Sound movement, handler just needs to polish the final performance.