Herts & Essex Border Canine Society

Herts & Essex Borders Canine Society

22/03/2026

Thank you to the committee of Herts and Essex Borders Canine Society for their kind offer to judge at their show – thanks also to London & Provincial Collie Club for supporting the Collie (Rough) classes. Thank you also to my stewards Angie and Edward for keeping the ring running smoothly.

Border Collie

Puppy (4 entries 0 abs)

1st JERSEYWOOD LOVE IN THE DARK (BPIB)

Attractive, well-balanced 6 month old bitch with pleasing proportions and a feminine head. Displays clean lines, good reach and drive. I loved her angulation, bone, length of tail, bend of stifle, and overall outline; she just needs time to settle and mature.

2nd ANASTASIA DU DOMAINE DE SINGHARA AVEC FYGLIA (IMP FRA)

Elegant, more mature bitch at 9 months with a refined head and balanced proportions. Excelled on the move with fluent, ground-covering stride and good tail carriage. Well-constructed throughout; however, she lacked a little of the front angulation and length of tail of 1. Overall, another promising puppy.

3rd JERSEYWOOD KEEP ON LOVING

Res KAZALKI MISTY PEARLE

Junior (2 entries 0 abs)

1st JERSEYWOOD LOVE IN THE DARK

Repeat from Puppy

2nd JERSEYWOOD KEEP ON LOVING

Another 6 month old with another attractive head, lovely front and rear angulation and lovely low-set, long tail reaching well past the hock. Would have preferred slightly more arched front feet and another that will need time to settle.

Limit (4 entries 1 abs)

1st CALARETO ALL MY LOVING JW (RBOB)

4 ½ yo feminine, typy bitch with a well-balanced head and pleasing, alert expression, reflecting her strong breed character. Soundly constructed with good bone, depth and firm topline, moving freely in typical style . I particularly liked her breed type and work ethic, with a lovely outline both standing and in profile; however, I would prefer a longer tail and closer set ears; Won the class on breed type and movement.

2nd FYGLIA CHERISH MUSTARDSEED

Balanced 5yo, feminine bitch of pleasing type with a neat head and alert expression. Good proportions with particularly pleasing length to height ratio. Moved soundly with a firm topline and steady carriage. I would prefer a lower set tail and felt she lacked the bone of the winner but presented a leasing outline on the stand.

3rd BORDERHEART HAVANA NIGHTS

Open (5 entries 1 abs)

1st KANAMAREN TAKE THESE PEARLS (BOB, GROUP SHORTLIST)

Almost 6yo outstanding, feminine bitch of excellent breed type with a quality head and pleasing expression. Lovely bone and ideal length to height ratio, presenting a balanced, eye-catching outline. Moved freely and soundly, maintaining a firm topline. Presented in tip-top condition; a worthy BOB and deserving of her group shortlist placing.

2nd BORDERBROOK STOLEN AFFAIR

2 ½ yo all-male dog with a lovely head and soft, intelligent expression. Good bend of stifle contributing to balanced hindquarters and a pleasing outline overall. Moved adequately, though I would prefer a straighter front, and he seemed a little unsettled today. Not quite the maturity of 1 but maturing nicely for his age.

3rd ARRODARE NO MATTER WHAT

Res FYGLIA MEI TITANIA

Collie (Rough)

Puppy (1 entry 0 abs)

1st AMBARTR HEARTS OF STEEL FROM KELEKONA (BPIB)

Stood alone at just 6 months and a little overwhelmed by the occasion. Dog of good size and shape with good front angulation which showed good reach on the move. Lovely substance to this young man with nice bend of stifle but needs time for his head to mature. Moved freely around the ring and in lovely coat condition.

Junior (3 entries 1 abs)

1st IMAGINIST FROZEN IN TIME (RBOB)

Lovely youngster of pleasing type with excellent overall shape and substance. Particularly admired her lovely muzzle and excellent eye shape and set, giving the sweetest expression. Stands on neat feet and excels on the move, covering the ground with ease and confidence. Close call for BOB

2nd WICANI BELLADONNA FOR BEARVEN

Well-made bitch of excellent size and bone with a pleasing, balanced outline. Another excellent mover, showing soundness and purpose. Presents a quality picture, though still needs time to fully mature and develop to complete the overall impression

Limit (5 entries 1 abs)

1st KELEKONA HEARTS OF GOLD JW (BOB, GROUP SHORTLIST)

Classic type rough collie of excellent quality and balance. Lovely head and expression, presented in tip-top condition. Shows a lovely bend of stifle with reach and drive on the move. My BOB and thoroughly deserving of his group shortlist placing - He presents the outline of impassive dignity the standard calls for and I still believe he has more to come as he matures further, congratulations on your win today.

2nd IMAGINIST SUPERIOR SUN WITH BEARVEN

A different type to my BOB but still a quality exhibit with a lovely head and eye creating a pleasing expression. Good substance and holds topline well on the move. Tail detracts from overall outline both standing and in motion. This young man ticks the box on strength and activity and gave his handler a lovely trip around the ring.

3rd BRILYN MAKE ME SMILE AT GARBH

Res IMAGINIST A GRIFFIN’S MARK

Open (2 entries 2 abs)

N/A both absent

Shetland Sheepdog

Puppy (2 entries 0 abs)

1st SAPPHIRE MOON FOR SHEMIST (RBOB, BPIB)

Attractive 8mo old youngster with a lovely shape and the best expression of the day, enhanced by excellent stop and neat feet. Moved freely and confidently for her age. Would prefer a little more bone and overall substance, but a very promising youngster.

2nd FERNGROVE’S TOPAZ AT GORDCHELLY

Well-balanced 9mo old dog of excellent size and shape with good substance throughout. Presents a pleasing outline and moves soundly. Just lost out on expression, with muzzle needing further development to complete the overall picture

Junior (0 entries)

Limit (3 entries 0 abs)

1st MYTER BLACK TARQUIN AT STORMHEAD JW

Smart 2yo dog of lovely shape and size, standing on good bone and presenting a balanced outline. Slightly round in eye, but has a well-filled muzzle and sufficient underjaw, which helped him secure the class. Moved soundly and showed well.

2nd FELTHORN MATERIAL GIRM OF FYLYMEG

Feminine bitch, just coming up to 3yo, less well off for bone but attractive in outline. Lovely coat and colour, with neat ears used well, showing attentiveness to her handler. Presents a pleasing overall picture and moved adequately on the day.

3rd FELTHORN GIRL FRIDAY AT GORDCHELLY

Open (2 entries 0 abs)

1st KELGROVE MIDSUMMER BLUE AT STORMHEAD (BOB)

Lovely 7yo veteran of pleasing type and size with an excellent expression. Would prefer a slightly more oblique, almond-shaped eye. Good feet, strong neck, and sufficient underjaw with good bone. Attentive and showy; pleased to award him BOB.

2nd SHELCREST NIGHT SKY

Attractive nearly 7yo bitch of lovely shape and presented in good condition. Less well off for bone and substance, with a slightly short tail. However, carries a lovely coat with rich tan markings and presents a pleasing overall outline.

Judge: Michael Wensley (Versatilis)