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THE WINNERS & CRITIQUE
47th Breed Championship Show
Saturday 11th April 2026
Testbourne Community Centre, Micheldever Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire RG28 7JF
DOGS
Many thanks to the committee and members for the opportunity to judge at their Club Ch show. It is always an honour to be asked. I am grateful to all the exhibitors who entered and for allowing me to go over your lovely dogs and taking my choices with good grace.
Huge thanks must go to John and Mandy, my two very capable stewards, who kept the ring running so smoothly. I must also mention the committee for looking after me so well on the day and for supplying the delicious cake.
As always I was pleased to find that temperaments and presentation of the exhibits was first class except for dirty teeth in a few exhibits. I like to see movement and character and with such a large ring I took advantage of moving the exhibits quite a few times.
Ian Pickup
MINOR PUPPY DOG (0)
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PUPPY DOG (1)
1st: Malandex Xciting Legacy - (Miss Baker & Miss M J & Van De Hoef)
10 month old dark slate puppy, developing along nice lines. Stood alone in this class but still deserved his 1st place. Pleasing outline on the stand and when moving showed a nice easy gait. Handled sympathetically by his handler to get the best from him.
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VETERAN DOG (5 / 1 Abs)
1st: CH Potterdale Piper - (Mr W J & Mrs S J Salmon)
8 ½ yr old boy who has matured nicely since I last judged him as a youngster. He has good muscle tone, a coat in excellent condition and is presented to his best by his owner. Super head with dark eye, moderate neck into well placed shoulder, good length and depth of rib. Presenting a pleasing outline on the stand and on the move. Pleased to see him awarded BVIS.
2nd: Peppperjay Bartholomew (JW) - (Mr A & Mrs J Wood)
7 ¼ yr old slate boy, presented in excellent condition with very pleasing construction throughout and finished off with a super coat of good harsh texture. Moved out well and presented a fine outline on the stand. Lots to like about this young man.
3rd: Subessen Heart of Rome (Re-Import) - (Mrs SE & Miss CE Bowden)
7 ¼ yr old boy, slightly smaller frame but well constructed with good head, kind eye toning with good harsh coat. Pleasing to go over, good muscle tone and so free moving.
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SPECIAL VINTAGE (2 / 1 Abs)
1st: Malandex Xtremely Brown - (Mrs K Hodgson/McCourt)
11yr old brown boy showing that an older gentleman can still compete and enjoy himself in the process. Lovely strong head with eye toning well with coat. Nicely constructed throughout presenting a good outline on the stand and coping well with the slippery floor. So pleased to see him presented Best Vintage In Show.
2nd: Potterdale Magic Dust (SHCM) - (Mrs C Lewry & Mrs J Lewis)
12 ½ yr old slate boy who is still up for a challenge, but I think he found the floor hard going at times. Good strong head with dark eye, presented in good coat and condition and stood giving a pleasing outline.
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JUNIOR DOG (2)
Two stunning boys who both performed so well.
1st: Potterdale Prime Edition - (Mr M J & Mrs S A Osborne)
15 months old dark slate boy who really took my eye. On the stand he presented a nicely balanced outline with well developing head and dark eye. Matching angles fore and aft with good length and depth of rib. On the move this youngster really came into his own. Taking advantage of the large ring he moved out with a far reaching, easy gait which ultimately won him the RDCC.
2nd: Malandex Xciting Image - (Miss Baker & Miss M J Van De Hoef)
This 10 month old slate puppy made my choices very difficult. Different type to 1 but so very well made throughout and with movement that complemented his construction. So well presented and handled as you would expect from this kennel. Pleased to award him BPD and then see him awarded BPIS. Well deserved.
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YEARLING DOG (3)
1st: Memorylane Emotions in Motion For Ravenswyre (Imp Fin) (JW) - (Miss J M Carter)
Nearly two yr old slate boy, presented in lovely condition with well toned muscle. Presenting a good outline on the stand and on the move. Steady mover, taking advantage of the ring size. Very masculine with a strong head and toning eye, nicely made throughout with lots to like and handled well by his owner.
2nd: Chelsasa Private Eye On Scotesham - (Mrs A Buswell)
19 month old brown boy of a different, more workman like type than 1. Good harsh coat beginning to come through, eye toning nicely with coat. Presenting a pleasing outline and moved at a steady pace around the ring.
3rd: Beardora Roly Poly - (Mrs E & Mr R Christopherson)
21 month old boy of a smaller type than previous but developing along good lines. At that typical junior stage with coat just coming through. Seemed to be enjoying his day and showed good rapport with his handler.
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MAIDEN DOG (0)
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NOVICE DOG (0)
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DEBUTANT DOG (0)
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GRADUATE DOG (2)
1st: Full Of The Dickens Winner Takes It All For Kingswud (Imp Deu) (JW) - (Mrs S Collins)
Lots to like about this young boy. Pleasing construction all through, presented and shown well by his handler. Good head and eye giving pleasant expression , correct textured coat coming through. Good outline when standing and moved out well at a steady pace but showing animation and enjoyment on the move. Will look forward to see how this one matures.
2nd: Chelsasa Private Eye On Scotesham - (Mrs A Buswell)
As above
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POST GRADUATE DOG (2)
1st: Subessen The Wonder Of You (JW) - (Mrs S E & Miss C E Bowden)
This 2 yr old blue boy is quite plain and understated and needs to be gone over to be appreciated. Stood well, giving good attention to his handler but needs time for his new coat to come down. Nicely constructed throughout with lovely head and eye toning with coat. Showed a good steady movement which got better as the class progressed and he really came in to his own in the challenge.
2nd: Beabeardies Golden Brown - (Mr & Mrs P Rowan)
6 yr old brown boy, presenting a pleasing outline but a little fidgety when being gone over. Coat of good texture and well presented. Just needed to settle on the move to get the best from him.
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MID LIMIT DOG (2)
1st: Eltimaris Hip Hip Hooray (SHCEX) - (Mrs J Webb)
Nearly 4 yr old blue boy of moderate size and proportions, just coming in to his final jacket of good, harsh coat .Lovely head and toning eye. He presented a pleasing outline on the stand and when moving. He was another that got better and better the more he moved, showing a nice, easy gait. Sympathetically handled to get the best from him.
2nd: Beabeardies Golden Brown - (Mr & Mrs P Rowan)
As above
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LIMIT DOG (4)
Nice class to judge with different types of exhibit.
1st: Bramblemead Bollinger Boy (JW) - (Mrs K & Mr R Axford)
3yr Slate boy presented in good condition with fine muscle tone, coat harsh and well groomed. Good outline standing and of pleasing construction throughout. Good head with eye toning with coat. Struggled at first with the floor but when he grew in confidence he showed a nice easy gait.
2nd: Coalacre Do The Hokey Cokey - (Miss K Bramley & Mr K Moore)
Different type to one with lots to like about him. Strong head, eye toning with coat giving pleasing expression. Well constructed which reflected in his free, easy movement.
3rd: Moonhill Rodney Trotter (JW) - (Mrs B White)
4yr old very dark plain boy with dark pigment and one of the darkest eyes of day giving that classic beardie expression. Excellent presentation, showed good outline and shape. Just preferred the movement of 1 & 2
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OPEN DOG (3 / I Abs)
This class provided the most difficult of challenges, three worthy Champions at their best. It came down to the smallest of choices which on another day could change.
1st: CH Ungaro De Chester (Imp Fra) - (Mrs D Glasspool & Miss A Gray)
Presented at his best, this boy has matured nicely and carries a super dark coat of correct texture and length, presenting a fine picture on the stand, from his strong head with dark eye to well placed shoulders, good length and depth of rib. Moving out well and taking advantage of the large ring. This boy has won well in the show ring and I was pleased to be able to judge him. Very well deserved DCC. So pleased to see later that he went BIS.
2nd: CH Potterdale Heritage (SHCEX) - (Mr W J & Mrs J S Salmon)
Another lovely boy who was presented in fine body and condition, lots of the above comments apply to him. Presented in good coat and muscle tone, good angles fore and aft, good length and depth of rib, moved out with his handler showing an easy gait. Lots to like.
3rd: CH Fraglestone Family Affair - (Miss P K Brooks & Mr S C Grundy)
And the final one of a super trio of champions. Lovely head and expression, good harsh coat of correct texture and length, excellently presented and handled. Stood well over himself and showed a good outline. Moving out completely in tune with his handler.
BITCHES
Many thanks for the invitation to judge the Southern Counties Bearded Collie Club Championship Show. It’s the first Beardie Club we joined nearly 40 years ago (yes really!), and this made the appointment very special. Thanks also go to the committee for the great hospitality, to my stewards John and Mandy and to the exhibitors who brought along their special charges for me to judge.
I did enjoy my day and I hope others did too.
On the whole, I only found a couple of questionable mouths and hardly any dirty teeth. Movement was a little erratic with a few exhibits slipping on the mats, especially on the corners. This could of course, be something to do with the handlers. Muscle tone was good enough after a long, very wet Winter.
I found quite a lot of shorter tails but more of a concern is the lack of correct rib shape and length. I could count on one hand the number of ‘pear-shaped’ ribs, and long rib cages with short loins.
Eye colour was good but only a few had the depth of eye colour that is so enchanting. On the plus side, Coats were excellent in texture and grooming was very good, only found a few knots along the way. There were a few difficult decisions to make in some classes and a few very worthy exhibits were not in the top place, I’m sure that could change on another day. Temperaments were excellent as I would expect and those expressions!!
Although our numbers have dropped dramatically we still have a depth of quality in our breed, that others envy.
Carole Canty
MINOR PUPPY BITCH (3 / 1 Abs)
1st: Briarsfield Frizzy Lizzy - (Ms N. J. Emmingham)
8 month old Black and White. The two puppies in this class are litter sisters. Very similar in type, colouring and substance. Both had everything in the right place, good teeth, toning eyes and excellent pigmentation. Movement was a little erratic but its early days and they have plenty of time. Both made their handlers work hard for their placings!
2nd: Briarsfield Dark Butterfly For Fraglestone - (Miss P. K. Brooks & Mr S. C. Grundy)
8 month old Black and White. Litter sister to number 1. Just felt this puppy had decided to grow her legs a little more today which knocked her out of balance for now. I’m sure they will change places many times in the future.
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PUPPY BITCH (1)
1st: Malandex Xquisit Image For Emazenridge (BPB & BOSP) - (Mrs C. J. & Mr M. A. Griggs)
Almost 10 month old Brown and White. Flat skull, good pigmentation, matching eye, with a good coat. Nicely put together, liked her size. Well muscled which gave her a steady movement which she showed most of the time. Another one giving her handler a workout!
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VETERAN BITCH (5)
1st: Zoesta Sheer Bliss At Moonhill (BVP & BOSV) - (Mrs B. White)
Almost 10 year old, Dark Slate. Nicely proportioned and balanced. Expressive dark eyes with a good coat. In excellent condition and moved out well belying her age.
2nd: Malandex Xquisit Diamond (JW) - (MrsMiss M. J. Baker & Miss R. Van De Hoef)
11 year old, Brown & White. Well proportioned and a lovely expression from this older girl. She has a good head, eyes and teeth. Good body and coat with good texture. Maybe carrying a little too much weight that shows in her movement. Another girl belying her age.
3rd: Ramsgrove Sunshine At Beabeardies (VW) - (Mrs L. Bevis)
9 year old, Black & White. Everything in the correct place, this young lady is well balanced with good proportions and ratios. Movement a bit erratic.
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SPECIAL VINTAGE BITCH (3 / 1 Abs)
1st: Davankirk Primrose Maion (BSVB & BOSSV) - (Ms A. M. Nash)
Nearly 12 year old, Brown & White. A great enquiring expression from this girl, wondering what all the fuss was about! Feminine and well balance older lady, moved at her pace and in her own time! She was having a great day out!
2nd: Carbonnie Magical Wish - (Mrs S. & Mr R. O'Brien)
12 year old, Black & White. Another one having a good day out although she was a little more apprehensive on the mats.
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JUNIOR BITCH (2 / 1 Abs)
1st: Pottetrdale Prime Roase (JW) - (Mr M. & Mrs J. Lewis and Mrs D. Moreland)
14 month old Black & White. One I have admired from the ringside and did not disappoint on examination. She is a nice size all through. Good skull, pigmentation, nice neck leading into well laid back shoulders. Nice rib shape and length with a short loin. Well let down hocks which gave a good steady movement. One to watch for the future.
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YEARLING BITCH (3 / 1 Abs)
1st: Brookles Barkarole - (Mrs L. A. Brookes)
20 month old Black & White. As her age would suggest going through a coat colour and texture change at the moment although this does not detract from her excellent breed points. Good size with balanced angulations. Good on the stand and moved out well around the ring.
2nd: Beabeardies Blue Monday - (Mrs L. Bevis)
22 month old blue & White. She has a good head, toning eye and pigment. Good body and well let down hocks. Didn’t like the floor as she was slipping on the mats, when she settled moved well. Just needs more time.
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MAIDEN BITCH (3)
1st: Malandex Xquisit Image For Emazenridge - (Mrs C. J. & Mr M. A. Griggs)
As Puppy Bitch
2nd: Cheryshd Peggy Sue - (Mrs C. Statham)
2 and a half year old Black and White. Excellent dark eye and pigmentation this girl has a good construction although her legs are slightly longer than ideal. Not in the best coat although it was a good texture. Moved OK.
3rd: Ceilmear's Next Challenger - (Mrs M. J. Fear)
2 year old Brown & White. This young lady was not at all settled. Has a good overall construction but really does not show herself well. Moved OK.
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NOVICE BITCH (3)
1st: Pottetrdale Prime Rose (JW) - (Mr M. & Mrs J. Lewis and Mrs D. Moreland)
As Junior Bitch
1st: Malandex Xquisit Image For Emazenridge - (Mrs C. J. & Mr M. A. Griggs)
As Puppy Bitch & Maiden Bitch
2nd: Cheryshd Peggy Sue - (Mrs C. Statham)
As Maiden Bitch
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DEBUTANT BITCH (1)
2nd: Cheryshd Peggy Sue - (Mrs C. Statham)
As Maiden Bitch
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GRADUATE BITCH (8 / 2 Abs)
1st: Clanwillow Crown Princess At Gilcharma - (Mrs S. & Mr R. O'Brien)
Nearly 3 year old black and white. Everything fits together well. Has an endearing expression, good head, excellent teeth and good pigmentation. Good neck fitting a good front assembly, strong top line and rear quarters. Moved well.
2nd: Wildans Timeline For Merrymore - (Ms A. M. Nash)
Nearly 3 year old black and white. Has a nice expression, good teeth & bite and pigmentation. Good bone and body shape. It taller on the leg than 1 but the two bitches were close. Moved well but seems a little close behind.
3rd: Rocpen Juro Twill Of Dorsetshyre - (Mrs P. Steele)
Nearly 4 year old Slate. Plain girl that is not so happy in the Show Ring. I liked her size and proportions. Moved well.
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POST GRADUATE BITRCH (6 / 2 Abs)
1st: Moonhill Blissful Dream - (Mr M. & Mrs S. Fooks)
3 year old dark slate. This girl really caught my eye. Loved her size and type. Good flat skull with nice expression coming from dark eyes. Good proportions with nice front assembly and matching hindquarters. Elegant stance of a balanced bitch. Moved out well with good strides. Pushed hard in the challenge but just felt she needed a little more time.
2nd: Wildans Timeline For Merrymore - (Ms A. M. Nash)
As Graduate Bitch
3rd: Bryonhill Secret Saturn - (Mrs Mr G. E. S. & Mrs M. S. Gilbert)
3 year old brown and white. Good head, toning eyes, excellent teeth. Good front and back angulations. A little longer on the leg that throws her balance out a little. Moved well enough when settled.
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MID LIMIT BITCH (4 / 1 Abs)
1st: Eltimaris Jubilee Hoorah (JW) - (Mrs J. & Mr S. Patterson)
Nearly 4 year old blue. Good size head with very nice toning eyes and expression. Nice body size, well angulated front and rear with level topline. She is a well-schooled young lady who was pushed very hard by No.2, but won this class on smoother movement.
2nd: Beabeardies Cinnamon Girl - (Mrs L. Bevis)
6 and a half year old brown and white. Very attractive girl who pushed No.1 hard. Good angles fore and aft, good rib length, with an excellent coat to cover. Overall, presents a very nice picture, good mover.
3rd: Aoibh Djembe At Briarsfield - (Ms N. J. Emmingham)
5 year old, black and white. Not as polished or as elegant as the others in this class. Has good proportions. Good dentition and expressive eyes. Well made throughout. Level topline that she held on the move.
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LIMIT BITCH (5)
1st: Another Posh Frock At Sammara (JW) (BCC, BOS & RBiS) - (Mr W. & Mrs S. M. O'Brien)
4 year old Dark Slate. Stunning young lady that as her age suggests has more to give. Good bone and size with correct arched neck flowing into a good front assembly. Good depth of chest, length and shape of rib with short, strong loin leading to a well angulated back end. Level top line held all the while on the move. Nothing exaggerated but so smooth. Pleased to have her as my winner!
2nd: Une Historie D'Amour De Chester With Snowmead (JW) (IMP FRA) - (Ms J. L. Waldron & Miss A. H. Gray)
3 year old dark slate. Another very nice bitch. has good proportions. Good dentition and expressive dark eyes. Well made throughout with excellent angles fore and aft. Moved out well.
3rd: Potterdale Royal Sapphire Of Atherleigh - (Mrs G. & Mr M. O'Connell)
Nearly 4 year old light slate. Not quite so polished as the first two in this class. Has good ribs and presents a good picture. Moved out well.
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OPEN BITCH (4)
1st: CH Pipadene Xtraa Hint Of Chili (JW) (RBCC) - (Mr & Mrs L. J. Betts)
Nearly 5 year old slate. I have judged this girl before and all my previous remarks still stand. Has a well arched neck, good front and back angulations which show her balance. Excellent rib and loin. Showing a clean outline. Well presented and handled, although she did think at one point it was playtime, got her act together to move effortlessly around the ring.
2nd: CH Orora's French Silk At Merrimak (JW) (ShCEx) (OSW) - (Miss J. Rivers)
4 and a year old half dark slate. A well presented young lady with a beautiful expression and outline. Good shoulders, top line, rib length and a turn of stifle all topped off with an abundance of correctly textured coat. This was a close decision between 1 and 2.
3rd: Fraglestone Familiarity - (Miss P. K> Brooks & Mr S. C. Grundy)
6 year old light slate. Another lovely girl to complete a great trio of bitches. Feminine bitch with good dark eyes in a well shaped head. Correct bite and good pigmentation. Level top-line with good shape and length of rib. Moved out well.
BEST IN SHOW
Thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge at this friendly and well run show and thank you to the two judges for sending such lovely Beardies through for me to judge.
BIS was the dog Ch Ungaro de Chester - all male with scopy movement, could not be denied BIS. RBIS was Another Posh Frock at Sammara JW, a feminine bitch of lovely type. BPIS was the dog puppy Malandex Xciting Image who had the edge in movement over his litter sister Malandex Xquisit Image for Emazenridge who is a little ‘bum high’ at the moment.
BVIS was the dog Ch Potterdale Piper, masculine dog of lovely type who moved out well, just pipping the bitch Zoesta Sheer Bliss at Moonhill another feminine girl of super type.
Best Vintage was Malandex Xtremely Brown a masculine boy whose movement round the ring belied his age, over the bitch, Davankirk Primrose Main who had lost a bit of her enthusiasm by this point!
Yvonne Fox