Southern Counties Bearded Collie Club
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THE WINNERS & CRITIQUE
50th Breed Open Show with Limited Obedience
Saturday 8th November 2025
Testbourne Community Centre, Micheldever Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire RG28 7JF
I would ike to thank the committee and exhibitors for the warm welcome I received. Also my most efficient and helpful stewards who kept the show moving along. It was so lovely to be surrounded by Beardies after many years away from the breed and I thank you for the nice entry.
It has been some years since I last judged Beardies and that was during a period when size, particularly in the bitches, was dropping and coats were particularly heavy, swamping the smaller dogs. I was pleased that overall size today was more to standard and coats were much more in balance allowing the lovely outline to show through. I had always been very impressed with the effortless free flowing movement that was such a striking feature of the Beardies 20 – 30 years ago and which sadly, is now hard to find.
Although most exhibits have a good lay back of shoulder the steepness of upper arm restricts the forward reach and smooth, efficient covering of the ground and also impedes the drive from the rear. I hope this will improve again with careful selective breeding. There is no nicer picture than to see a well constructed Beardie floating effortlessly around the ring.
Margaret Lambert (Blenmerrow)
MINOR PUPPY DOG (1)
1st: Dosetshyre Hengistbury Ed - (Mrs J. Hicks)
A first show for puppy and owner and he was very nicely presented. A smart young man with a lovely head pattern, well balanced with a lovely dark eye and sweet yet masculine expression. Good length to height ratio and sturdy bone. Nice overall shape and balance and has time to develop a steadier gait. Pleased to award him Best Puppy.
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PUPPY DOG (1)
1st: Dosetshyre Hengistbury Ed - (Mrs J. Hicks)
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JUNIOR DOG (3 / 1 Abs)
1st: Beardora Roly Poly - (Mrs E. & Mr R. Christopherson)
Slightly smaller slate boy who I would have preferred to be a little more masculine.Head was well balanced with a nice expression. Nicely presented and stood well. Moved steadily and in accordance with construction.
2nd: Cheslasa Private Eye on Scotesham - (Mrs A. M. Buswell)
Brown who I preferred in some ways to first as he had a better body length and size. Well balanced in head but just lost out on less positive movement.
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YEARLING DOG (1)
1st: Full of the Dickens Winner Takes It All for Kingswud (Imp Due) JW - (Mrs S. Collins)
Smart young dog with a very attractive body shape. Good reach of neck and well laid shoulder. A better return of upper arm would have improved his reach on the move. Well balanced in head and lovely masculine expression. Very nicely presented.
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MAIDEN DOG (1)
1st: Sefton A Dream of Bear’d avec Cinquepaws (Imp Fra) NAF - (Mrs V. M. & Mr A. M. Harrison)
Not in his best coat today but this accentuated his well balanced body. Good reach of neck and proudly held head of correct proportions. Not as positive on the move.
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NOVICE DOG (No Entries)
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GRADUATE DOG (1)
1st: Full of the Dickens Winner Takes It All for Kingswud (Imp Due) JW - (Mrs S. Collins)
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POST GRADUATE DOG (2 / 1 Abs)
1st: Beabeardies Golden Brown - (Mr P. J. & Mrs L. M. Rowan)
Well balanced brown dog with correct proportions throughout. Good reach of neck and probably the best front angulation so far but not as positive in hind movement. Lovely head pattern with well filled muzzle and charming expression.
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LIMIT DOG (3 / 1 Abs)
1st: Eltimaris Hip Hip Hooray - (Mrs J. Webb)
Very masculine well balanced dog beautifully presented in good coat and condition. Good length of rib and level topline which he held on the move. Correct substance for size with good legs and feet. Nice reach of neck creating an elegant and attractive outline. Well laid shoulder and nicely angulated hind quarters allowed him to drive well from behind. Head was well balanced with flat skull correct stop and well filled muzzle and a lovely soft and melting yet masculine expression. Moved confidently and was pleased to award him Best Dog and BIS
2nd: Beabeardies Golden Brown - (Mr P. J. & Mrs L. M. Rowan)
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OPEN DOG (6 / 2 Abs)
1st: Eltimaris Hip Hip Hooray - (Mrs J. Webb)
2nd: Kiltondale Heat of The Night - (Mr & Mrs I. Pickup)
Slate dog with good proportions throughout. Stood soundly on good legs and feet.Shapely neck and level topline. Well balanced head.
3rd: Moonhills Rodney Trotter - (Mrs B. White)
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VETERAN DOG (4)
1st: Snowmead Simply brilliant at Nadene - (Misses E. Maher & Misses D. Richardson)
Smart dog of 8 years enjoying his day out and looking the part. Good balance for size. well laid shoulder and elegant reach of neck, top line and shapely hind quarters. Moved positively. Correct head proportions and lovely melting expression. A lovely picture in profile.
2nd: Potterdale Magic Dust ShCM - (Mrs C. Lewry & Mrs J. Lewis)
At 11 years was in lovely condition and very well presented. Many of the above remarks apply and it was a hair splitting decision between the two lovely veterans.
3rd: Malandex Xtremely Brown - (Mrs J. Hicks)
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SPECIAL OPEN DOG (1)
1st: Subessen Heart of Rome (re imp) - (Mrs S. & Miss C. Bowden)
Nice type who stood and presented himself well. Particularly liked his sound and shapely hind quarters, good topline and well balanced head proportions. Not in his best coat and condition today.
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SPECIAL BEGINNERS DOG (2)
1st: Beardora Roly Poly - (Mrs E. & Mr R. Christopherson)
2nd: Cheslasa Private Eye on Scotesham - (Mrs A. M. Buswell)
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MINOR PUPPY BITCH (1)
1st: Talraz Lady Eleanor - (Mr T. & Mrs N. Ellis)
Very sweet 8 month baby, Very steady for one so young and beautifully balanced throughout. Showed off her attractive outline and moved steadily. Lovely soft expression.
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PUPPY BUITCH (1 / 1 Abs)
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JUNIOR BITCH (4 / 1 Abs)
1st: Beabeardies Grace Kelly - (Ms P. A. Mitchell)
First of two lovely young bitches, I see they were litter sisters and very hard to separate. 1st had less finish coatwise but was slightly longer in rib and I felt had the better overall balance and outline.
2nd: Beabeardies Blue Monday - (Mrs L. Bevis)
This bitch was very feminine and had more finish than her sister. Both had lovely head patterns and well set eyes giving a very sweet feminine expression.
3rd: Tamjenta Baby One More Time - (Mrs J. A. Knock)
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YEARLING BITCH (3)
1st: Tyburys Private Dancer - (Mrs C. & Mr S. Mudd)
This bitch had a lovely outline and well balanced proportions throughout. Good length to height with the right amount of bone to give strength without losing femininity. Moved positively around the ring holding her topline and driving well from behind. Sweet feminine head properties and expression and shown in lovely coat and condition.
2nd: Beabeardies Grace Kelly - (Ms P. A. Mitchell)
3rd: Beabeardies Blue Monday - (Mrs L. Bevis)
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MAIDEN BITCH (2)
1st: Tyburys Private Dancer - (Mrs C. & Mr S. Mudd)
2nd: Tamjenta Baby One More Time - (Mrs J. A. Knock)
Nice bitch of correct size and substance with well balanced head and pleasing expression. Appeared to lack a bit of confidence, particularly when standing so didn’t make the most of herself. Very nicely presented.
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NOVICE BITCH (3)
1st: Bargemon Alexandra - (Mr B. M. & Mrs C. M. Canty)
Very pretty brown bitch who was a little unsettled but when she stood created a very nicely balanced picture.Very sweet head and expression and shapely throughout. Presented in lovely coat and condition.
2nd: Tamjenta Baby One More Time - (Mrs J. A. Knock)
3rd: Cinquepaws Osanna - (Mrs V. M. & Mr A. M. Harrison)
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GRADUATE BITCH (3 / 1 Abs)
1st: Bryonyhill Secret Saturn - (Mr G. E. S. & Mrs M. S. Gilbert)
A nice quality bitch with a well balanced outline. Needs to steady and was very exhuberant on the move.
2nd: Rocpen Juro Twill of Dosetshyre - (Mrs P. Steele)
Slate who could make more of her attributes. Well balanced and a nice size and substance
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POST GRADUATE BITCH (7 / 3 Abs)
1st: Eltimaris Jubilee Hoorah JW - (Mrs J. & Mr S Patterson)
I see this is the litter sister to BIS. A beautifully presented very feminine bitch with lovely head qualities and expression. Good body lines and elegant outline and moved with style.
2nd: Hot Favourite for Marsby - (Mrs J. & Mr R. Swaby)
Another lovely bitch presented in lovely coat and condition. Well balanced head qualities with sweet feminine expression. Just preferred the slightly better reach of neck on 1st.
3rd: Moonhill Blissful Dream - (Mr M. & Mrs S. Fookes)
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LIMIT BITCH (4 / 2 Abs)
1st: Beabeardies Cinnamon Girl - (Mrs L. Bevis)
Very attractive brown girl who won this class on her beautifuuly balanced outline. Proud reach of neck, well laid shoulder, level topline and lovely shape over the croup, with well bent stifle.Her head was beautifully proportioned with broad flat skull and well rounded muzzle and a lovely feminine expression completed the picture. Pressed hard for top honours but the dog just had the better finish on the day.
2nd: Eltimaris Platinum Pudding JW - (Mrs J. & Mr S Patterson)
Another lovely bitch who pressed hard for first place but just preferred the body length of 1.
Correct breed type in many ways with nice head properties and sweet expression. Well laid shoulder and good hind movement.
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OPEN BITCH (5 / 3 Abs)
1st: Winterlyn Heaven Can Wait with Pipadene - (Mr & Mrs L. J. Betts)
Slate bitch who presented a lovely picture standing. Well balanced with good reach of neck, well laid shoulder and correct body ratio. Pretty feminine head with flat skull and charming expression.
2nd: Ch Saskyadu Moments of Magic - (Mr A. & Mrs S. Evans)
Nicely presented bitch who had a good overall outline and balance. Correct size and substance and quality head and expression.
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VETERAN BITCH (9 / 2 Abs)
1st: Zoesta Sheer Bliss at Moonhill - (Mrs B. White)
9 ½ year dark slate the first of two charming ladies. Lovely size and balance with an elegant shape, good reach of neck, topline and croup. Moved positively on good legs and feet. Lovely dark eye and melting expression.
2nd: Bargemon Melba JW - (Mr B. M. & Mrs C. M. Canty)
Very feminine, again with a very attractive outline and balance. Just not quite the finish in coat today.
3rd: Ch Luna De Chester at Kinswud (Imp Fra) JW VW - (Mrs S. Collins)
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SPECIAL OPEN BITCH (3 / 1 Abs)
1st: Rocpen Juro Twill of Dosetshyre - (Mrs P. Steele)
2nd: Firstmiss Josephine Ros (Imp Fra) - (Mrs V. M. & Mr A. M. Harrison)
Not in her best coat today. Nice size and body length, flat skull and well placed eye. Moved with enthusiasm.
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SPECIAL BEGINNERS BITCH (1)
1st: Tamjenta Baby One More Time - (Mrs J. A. Knock)
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SPECIAL CHAMPION BITCH (1)
1st: Ch Saskyadu Moments of Magic - (Mr A. & Mrs S. Evans)