Wigan & District Canine Society

Australian Shepherd 

Puppy

1. Venton, Miss K & Mrs G . Triforce Tallulah Bankhead At Mistyisle. A 7-month-old black female with tan points. Lovely balanced girl of good proportions and moderate bone, clearly feminine. Clean in head with good balance between skull and muzzle bias in favour of skull. Skull flat with well defined stop, almond shaped eyes set obliquely. Ears set high and of moderate size and thickness. Complete scissor bite. Neck slightly arched moderate in length leading on to well laid-back flat shoulders. Forelegs straight with good oval bone. Good depth for one so young, ribs carried well back, with moderate slope to croup. Rear moderate angulation, hocks well let down and straight. When moving she had an easy action covering the ground well and holding her topline. BP

2. Tate, Mrs C. Norcis Ehwaz Among Psittacines . A 9-month-old male who was full of fun and enthusiasm, good proportions throughout giving him overall balance and presented in good condition. Clean in head with correct skull to muzzle ratios. Moderate stop, good pigmentation throughout, eyes of correct shape and expressive, rims of eyes well fitting. Ears set well and of moderate size. Complete scissor bite. Neck of good length with pleasing arch. Shoulders well laid back, forearms straight good depth of chest, well sprung rib, carried well back, good width to loin with slightly sloping croup. Rear angulation is moderate with straight and well let down hocks. When asked to move he did so with plenty of enthusiasm but has a typical free and easy action. He pushed hard for first, but his enthusiasm seemed to get in the way.

Open

1. Roberts Mrs H. Troya Elvikam of Dreamtale (IMP POL). A 6-year-old red merle female of good size and overall proportions, presented in excellent condition and well-muscled throughout. When standing she has a good clean outline, a little shorter in back than I would prefer. Clean balanced head, skull flat with well-defined stop. Correct pigmentation, eyes of correct almond shape and set obliquely. Triangular ears of moderate thickness, set correctly and carried well. Scissor bite. Neck well-muscled and moderate in length with gentle arch. Good lay of shoulder with blades flat. Deep chest of ample width, good spring of rib carried well back. Firm level topline with loin strong and of good width, moderately sloping croup. Rear angulation moderate, hocks well let down, feet oval with well arched toes. Moving she has a good length to stride, covering the ground easily and maintaining a level topline. 

2. Roberts, Miss M. CH Magical Love Elvikam JW OSW VW (IMP POL). A 8 and half year-old red female. There was much to like about this girl and posesses many of the qualities required for the breed. Balanced and well-muscled throughout and maintaining her femininity. Unfortunately, she was just out moved on the day by 1.