North Of Scotland Sheepdog Club

The North of Scotland Sheepdog Club

Saturday 11th April 2026

I would like to thank the officers and committee for inviting me to judge the Shetland Sheepdogs and Border Collies at your show. It was a lovely show and very friendly. It was nice to see some good sportsmanship amongst the exhibitors so thank you for bringing your lovely dogs under me. Thanks must also go to my stewards for keeping the ring running smoothly and it was lovely to see some of my decisions take top honours at the end of the show. 

Shetland Sheepdog

Minor Puppy (1)

1st and BPIB Brodie & Raithel’s Shanaburn Tunes Of Glory 6mth old sable and white dog who was so full of fun and mischief for his first show. Still a raw puppy but will come into himself as he develops and grows. He has a nice head with the sweetest expression. His ear set is good and shows how alert he is. Almond shaped eyes which are dark in colour and a nice stop. Can see a clear blunt wedge when viewed from above and the side. Straight forelegs and level topline gives him a nice outline. Tail set is nice and moves round the ring well when he settles. Just very excited when standing still but promising. 

Puppy (2,2ab)

Special Yearling (3,1ab)

1st Simpson’s Clemwood Fairy Glen 15mth old blue merle who has a lot to like about her. She has the most attractive expression that draws you in to say look at me. Nice dark almond eyes and okay stop. Head refined and elegant. Cheeks flat and a good muzzle. Ears used at all times. But does show some nervousness to begin with on first approach but once you get your hands on her she relaxes and is very happy. Neck of sufficient length. Straight forelegs and oval feet, Nice outline with a sweep over the loins. Tail set good. Moved effortlessly around the ring. 

2nd Main’s Shenachie Bubbles 18mth old blue merle slightly smaller than first. Head is balanced with a nice ear set, good stop, almond shaped eyes, nice teeth and black nose. 

Her coat fits the body and shows a lovely shape which all fits together nicely for her size. Hocks well let down and good tail set. Moved round the ring okay. I just preferred the movement of 1 today. 

Novice (2)

1st See Special Yearling 1

2nd See Minor Puppy 1

Post Graduate Dog (1)

1st Malone’s Di’Leila’s Sheltie (FCI) Amore Mio 2 year old attractive blue merle with a sweet expression and one blue, one brown eye. Ears are small and alert when standing which helps show a nice expression. Good amount of stop and clear blunt wedge. Neck well arched and of sufficient length leading into well laid back shoulders. A good abundance of coat showing a splashed marble effect. Good depth of chest and level back. Straight hocks and a nice tail. Moves round the ring with ease. 

Limit Dog (2)

1st Simpson & Main’s Shenachie Secretariat 3 year old sable and white who I have never judged before but I can see why he is appealing. He has a lovely head that is balanced given the nicest expression. You can clearly see the blunt wedge and clean cheeks, adequate jaw and dark almond eyes. Good spring of rings and depth of chest. Level topline and gentle sweep over the loin. Moved round the ring with a free flowing action. 

2nd Saunder’s Galateus Bohemia Classic At Torriglen RL4EX (IMP CZE) 5 year old sable and white who is slightly taller than 1. Well placed ears, skull flat and moderately wide. Jaws level and complete scissor bite. Good arch of neck and straight forelegs with strong pasterns. Moved round the ring well but preferred 1’s movement on the day. 

Open Dog (3) 

1st and BD Malone’s Pathaaron After The Storm 6 year old tri colour who caught my eye on entering the ring today. Intense black colour made him stand out when in the line up. Head balanced and showing an alert expression. Ears small and carried forward the entire time when judging. Head of good proportions, skull flat and cheeks flat. Good teeth and level jaws. Good length of neck coming into well laid shoulders, Straight forelegs and strong pasterns. Good spring of rib and depth of chest. Level topline with a graceful sweep over the loin. Moved round the ring with a graceful lithe action. 

2nd Proctor’s Cuilshelties Lochan Torr 5 year old blue merle who was unlucky to meet 1 today. Nice head with a blunt wedge tapering from ear to nose. Good almond shaped eyes and blue colouring. Cheeks flat and clean. Jaws level. Forelegs straight and pasterns strong. Level topline and hocks well let down and straight. Good abundance of coat. Moved round the ring well and just preferred the movement of 1 today. But on another day could have won this class. 

3rd Munro’s Richmaus Rory

Post Graduate Bitch (3,2ab)

1st Saunder’s Leterikhills River Star Over Torriglen 2 year old sable and white who was not in full coat today which was a shame. Dark almond eyes that gave a lovely expression and ears set well and used at all times. Nice blunt went and sufficient stop. Neck muscular leading into well laid shoulders. Straight forelegs and oval feet. Level back leading into a sweep over the loin and good tail set. Moved round the ring with ease and if she had her full coat would have been a contender today. 

Limit Bitch (2,1ab)

1st Forbes Jontygray Gypsy Queen Of Wellneuk 2 year old sable and white. Nice head with a flat skull, blunt wedge and enough stop. Dark eyes and black nose given the sweetest expression. Jaws level and strong with good teeth. Neck muscular and well arched . Good depth of chest and well sprung ribs. Level topline with a gentle sweep over the loin. Moved round the ring with a graceful action. 

Open Bitch (2)

1st, BB & BOB Hepburn’s Leterikhills River Lass 5 year old sable and white who stood out in this class. She has the sweetest and most alert expression. Used her ears very well that was set close together on top. Head of nice proportions with a flat skull, good stop, a clear blunt wedge when viewed from all angles. Almond shaped dark eyes, clean level jaw and good teeth. Neck well arched going into well laid shoulders. Forelegs straight and pasterns strong and flexible. Good depth of chest and well sprung ribs. Level topline and nice sweep over the loins. Tail set good and hocks well let down. Moved round the ring with a free flowing action. I was delighted to see her win Best In Show. 

2nd Main’s Shenachie Storm Dove 7 year old blue merle With good ear set, nice eyes and clean level jaw. Blunt wedge shape when viewed from above, nice muzzle. Good neck. Forelegs strong, flexible pasterns and oval feet. Good spring of rib. Level topline. Hocks well let turn, good thigh. Tail set good. Moved round the ring with ease. 

Veteran (3,1ab)

1st & BVIB Main’s Shenachie Lyric Of Light 11 Year old sable and white bitch who I judged when she was younger and liked. She still did not disappoint me considering her age. Nice abundance of coat that fits the body given a lovely outline when standing. Lovely head with well set ears and nice dark eyes. Black nose and level jaw. Neck of sufficient length. Well laid shoulders and good depth of chest. Pasterns strong with oval feet. Level topline and good tail set. Moves round the ring with a graceful action and I was very pleased to see her be awarded Reserve Best Veteran In Show. 

2nd Shaw’s Bramblecroft Reeba At Bluequarry 8 year old sable and white bitch who also had an abundance of coat. Dark eyes set in a nice head. Adequate amount of stop. Good ear set and used well at all times. Muscular neck of good length. Forelegs straight and pasterns strong. Level topline and good tail set. Moved round the ring well but preferred the movement of 1 on the day. 

Border Collie

Puppy (2,1ab)

1st, BB, BOB & BPIB Kempton’s Borderbrook Special Dream 10mth old black and white who has a lot to like about her. She had an alert expression and dark oval eyes that drew you in. Skull flat with well placed ears. Good teeth and jaws strong. Neck of good length leading into well laid shoulder. Forelegs straight, feet oval. Good depth of chest. Well turned stifle and well let down hocks. Moved round the ring with ease. Certainly one to watch and was pleased to see her win Reserve Best Puppy In Show. 

Special Yearling (3)

1st See Puppy

2nd Walker’s Penduffie Angel Of My Dreams 13mth old black and white youngster who is a lovely bitch. I think as she matures she will come into herself. Nice head with good ears and an intelligent expression. She has a nice dark almond eye, good stop and nice length of muzzle. Nice depth of chest and spring of rib. Forelegs parallel and pasterns slightly sloping. Good thigh and good length of tail. Moved well round the ring but just preferred the movement of 1 on the day. 

3rd Holmes Foxdawn Milady Fox

Novice (1)

1st Holmes Foxdawn Milady Fox 18mth old black and white bitch who was nervous today but with time and patience her confidence will improve. I saw a difference between the start of the first class and this class. If she had this confidence she could have placed higher in the previous class. Balanced head, with well placed ears and dark oval eyes. Skull fairly broad and nice muzzle. Neck strong and set into well laid shoulders. Good depth of chest and well sprung ribs. Hocks well let down and moved well round the ring. 

Post Graduate Dog (1,1ab)

Limit Dog (1)

1st Holmes Meisterwerk Artful Dodger 5 year old who has a nice outline and is very alert and attentive to his handler. Good ear set and skull broad with dark eyes and good stop with a strong jaw. Good length of neck and well laid shoulders. Forelegs straight with strong bone and good pasterns. Good spring of rib and depth of chest. Good tail length and nice turn of stifle. Moves round the ring well. 

Open Dog (3)

1st & BD Heggie’s Locheil A Good Heart IR JUN CH CJW23 3 year old black and white who has a lovely head. Ears set well apart on top of a fairly broad skull. Dark oval eyes and good stop. Muzzle good, strong jaws and good teeth. Good length of neck with a slight arch leading into well laid shoulders, Good spring of rib and a deep chest. Good bone, forelegs parallel with oval feet. Thighs muscular and strong well let down hocks. Moved round the ring with a smooth action. 

2nd Kempton’s Art Of Blossom Drowned In Emotion Into Borderbrook JW 2 year old black and white. Another with a lovely head, well proportioned. Nice dark eyes and strong muzzle. Good dentition and jaws strong. Pasterns slightly sloping, strong bone and oval feet. Good depth of chest and well sprung ribs. Tail set good and good turn of stifle. Moved round the ring well and certainly pushed 1st hard. 

3rd Holmes Meisterwerk Artful Dodger

Post Graduate Bitch (1)

1st Kempton’s Borderbrook Final Destiny JW 19mth old black and white of a nice size. Lovely head given a keen and alert expression. Lovely dark eyes and well set ears. Good amount of stop and broad skull. Correct teeth and good jaws. Straight forelegs with good bone and oval feet, Nice depth of chest and well sprung ribs. Moved round the ring with drive. 

Limit Bitch (0)

Open Bitch (4,2ab)

1st Kempton’s Borderbrook Winter Sunset JW SHCEX OSW 5 year old black and white with lovely outline and nice head showing an intelligent expression. Well placed ears and nice dark eyes. Good stop and strong muzzle. Good length of neck leading into well laid shoulders. Elbows close to body and forelegs straight with good bone. Lovely topline and well turned stifles. Good tail set. Moved round the ring with ease and was a contender for BB. 

2nd Walker’s Ravenskirk Pretty In Pink 4 year old black and white who was unlucky to meet 1 today. Nice head with good ear set showing alertness at all times. Muzzle strong with good jaws and cheeks. Nice reach of neck and good depth of chest with well sprung ribs. Forelegs straight and okay pasterns. Good tail set and hocks well let down. Moved round the ring well but preferred the movement of 1 today. 

Veteran (2,1ab)

1st & BVIB Kempton’s Borderbrook Spring At Last JW VW 7 year old black and white who had a lovely head that showed a keen expression. Skull flat with well set ears and good stop. Eyes dark and oval. Strong muzzle and good teeth. Strong and good length of neck. Well laid back shoulders and good spring of rib. Forelegs are straight and bone is strong. Good thigh muscle and well let down hocks. Tail set low on the move. Moved round the ring with drive. 

Judge

Melanie Reekie