MCC OPEN SHOW CRITIQUES
27th July 2025
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MAIN CLASSES
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Judge: Fay Hutchings (Colliedach)
Had the most enjoyable day amongst some beautiful collies, it was a lovely day, and I know my friend too enjoyed her day among you all. Having being brought up with them as my parents always had them, I have always liked the classic collie, a lot here today appealed for that type, and my winners, were just my cup of tea.
Im not the best critique writer and just say what I see. Short tails are my bugbear, but not as many in this entry im glad to say. Some quality dogs thank you for bringing them under me, I am very grateful, thank you to my abled stewards, and to the committee for inviting me and my lovely boxed pen as a gift.
Baby Puppy Dog or Bitch (2)
Lovely Babies, learning their craft, The 1st a Tricolour and 2nd a Sable, both lovely to go over, just felt the 1st was a bit more together, and preferred her front at this stage, both moved out enjoying ther day.
1st Newman’s Phreelancer Phrock Design
2nd William’s Mejola Edge of Glory
Veteran Dog (3)
1st William’s Ch Mejola Fate and Fortune ShCEx
9 Year old, Lovely Blue Merle of super type. Has a gorgeous head, expression and eye shape, Super feet, correct shoulder placement, Moved out with style driving from his correct hindquarters. BVIB
2nd Bartram’s Ambartr King of the Ring
Another nice Sable Male of a lovely type, lovely balanced outline, Well presented and in super condition Classic head, again lovely feet, moved out well, holding correct topline. Had correct ears and used them well. Nice depth in body, with good bone.
3rd Kenny’s Lanlin Benji at Leesaund
Minor Puppy Dog – No Entries
Puppy Dog – (1,1) Absent
Junior Dog (3,1)
1st Blake’s Corydon The Baronet
Lovely Rich Tricolour fitted coat, that gleamed in the sunshine, had a lovely head and a lovely shape eye and expression, Loved his shape both standing and on the move. Had a easy no effort movement, covering the ground. Had lovely set ears, which he used at all times, sure he will go on to do greater things.just needs to grow into himself now. Prefered him on the move to the 2nd
2nd Edward & Bluck’s Beldones Mojito
Sable with nice head, flat skull, nice eye shape and placement with a lovely good reach of neck, well angulated with nice spring of rib moved out really well, just would like him a little less feminine.
Novice Dog (1,1) Absent
Graduate Dog – No Entries
Post Graduate Dog (3)
1st Farthing’s Didek Once in a Blue Moon
Blue Merle, in lovely condition, appealed in head and eye shape, good feet, well ribbed, lovely hindquarters, used to his advantage, lovely free mover.
2nd Gelder’s Libanel Erebus Eternal Love
Tricolour, Prefered the head type of 1st, good proporitions, Stands straight in front and nice hindquarters, correct tail length.
3rd Dix’s Barrenclough Diamond Skies
Limit Dog (5,3)
1st William’s Mejola Top Gun
Classic Sable who had a lovely outline, super breed type, Loved his Masculine head, which is balanced throughout with good eye shape, and well set ears, giving him a lovely expression. Enough neck and nice front assembly, Loved his hindquarters, which was used to advantage, showing a lovely outline in movement, Comes into his own on the move which was correct and effortless. RBD
2nd Skinner’s Ladnar Makeithappen for Nikal
A blue merle dog of a super colour and well broken, how this dog has come on, in lovely coat and condition, presents a lovely shape standing, moved better when handler wasn’t trying to race him around the ring. Which was correct and sound. Lovely head and eye shape, nice topline which he kept both standing and on the move, just carries his tail to high which spoils his outline, something to work on.
Open Dog (5,1)
1st Blake’s Corydon The Grandmaster
My notes say WOW, just what I was looking for, he shouted Rough collie to me, Dark Shaded Sable, standing with dignity and grace, I was not disappointed going over him, not much I would change on him either, in super condition, gorgeous shape, lovely feet, in super condition. Loved his head and eye shape, and correct ear carriage giving him the full package. Moved out with style and one I would have taken home in a heartbeat. Beat the lovely Bitch for Best in Show, as he just had that finish for me. A Top Drawer exhibit who should wear his crown. BD & BIS
2nd Welsh’s Thistlewing Smoky Quarts
Another Shaded Sable of lovely shape and appeal, lots of same comments apply as above. Gorgeous head and eye shape, Super feet, and a lovely reach of neck. Just preferred the overall package of the 1st.
3rd William’s Phreelancer Phederal Agent at Mejola
Veteran Bitch (4,2)
1st Mellish’s Demelewis Double Dare
7 Years, Blue Merle, Lovely shaped bitch of a nice colour, correct tail length, Loved her head and expressive eyes that were correct in shape, Ears good, a lovely mover and this won her the class with ease.
2nd Skinner’s Samhaven Time is Money with Nikal
11,5 Year old Tri Colour Bitch, in decent nick, nice head and eye shape, although I felt a little long in muzzle and not the wedge shape of the 1st. Nice hindquarters, well ribbed, a little down on her pasterns now, could not match the movement of the 1st.
Minor Puppy Bitch (2)
1st Margetts Lynmead Designer Tipple for Collingvale
Sable bitch, Well put together baby, has pretty head although felt the eyes were a little on the small size, Lovely shape standing and on the move. Would like a little more neck to complete the picture, Moved Better than the 2nd. RBP
2nd Dix’s Gataj First Crush at Treweek
Pretty Sable girl, just 6 months old, nice head and eye shape, super feet, Good front and ribbing, nice shape a little erratic on the move at present, but this will come with maturity.
Puppy Bitch (4,1)
1st Davis & Walsh’s Wicani Bellissima Rosschell
Blue Merle who was the most stunning colour and beautifully broken, Gorgeous head, with correct eye shape, and ear carriage, is the most gorgeous shape standing and on the move, correct tail length, good front, neck and shoulders, Super feet, moves with drive from her super hindquarters, just needs to tighten in front and she will trouble the best. A fabulous prospect. BPIS
2nd Margetts Lynmead Designer Tipple for Collingvale
3rd Gatt’s Wicani Belladonna
Junior Bitch (4,2)
1st Bartram’s Ambartr’s Dignity and Pride
Beautifully presented Sable, Prefered her type, to that of 2nd, lovely shape, with lovely bone, enough neck, and correct length tail, good feet, nice hindquarters, moved out well keeping a lovely outline. Wouldn’t want her any bigger.
2nd Edward’s Beldones Summer Dreams
Sable Girlie, who was not doing her self justice today, nice shape, nice mover but was less reluctant mover. would like more neck. Nice head or eye shape.
Novice Bitch (2,1)
1st Bartram’s Ambartr’s Dignity and Pride
Graduate Bitch (4,1)
1st Quince’s Oakley Ice Queen for Karafaye (Imp Che)
Well Broken, super coloured blue merle, smaller type, lovely shape standing and on the move, a lovely mover in profile and back and forth. Lovely feet and correct tail carriage and length. Pretty Head, correct ear carriage and lovely well placed eyes. Considered her for top honours.
2nd Whitaker’s Siluto Silvary Blue Moon
Blue Merle, Lovely shape, nice head, although ears a little to wide set. Nice eye shape with one blue in colour,, Well broken coat of a nice colour, good feet, Moved well all ways. Just a little too much white.
3rd Bartram’s Ambartr’s Dignity and Pride
Post Graduate (4,2)
1st Whitaker’s Siluto Blueberry Mist JW
Another, well broken blue in lovely bloom and colour, Loved her head and eye shape, enough neck. A lovely shape standing and on the move. Good feet. A pretty Girl of quality. Moved well in all angles.
2nd Margett’s Collingvale Campari
Tri Colour Bitch, smaller type, just enough neck, pretty head, lovely to go over, everything fits, just looked a little stuffier. Although beautifully presented, Super coat presentation.Moved out well.
Limit Bitch (5,1)
Two beautiful bitches,
1st Newman’s Phreelancer Pheel it Still
My find of the day, Sable bitch of sheer quality, The most beautiful shape and presentation. Excellent head shape with beautiful expression and eye shape, that just melts your heart, with excellent ear carriage, so adtentive to her handler. Super hindquarters, correct length of ribbing and depth of body. A joy to watch on the move, told after judging attending her 1st ever show, im sure if campaigned she will gain her crown with ease. Just preferred the males stance, but it was nit picking. Good luck with her. BB
2nd Cronk’s Chelborn Tell Me Your Wish
Another gorgeous sable bitch, another who appealed in head and eye, and beautiful outline. super hindquarters, good neck and shoulder placement, correct front and lovely feet, and tail length. Another lovely mover, although on the day just preferred 1st’s freedom on the lead. Another who im sure will gain her crown, just nitpicking in the end, which is why I called her back in for reserve bitch, and she got it. RBB
3rd Gallagher’s Stregato My Silver Tassie with Gemheid
Open Bitch (6,3)
1st Howard’s Gib Ch Serenlas Angel of Casatentola
Tricolour bitch of a lovely shape, super hindquarters, correct front. Correct feet, and length of tail. Had a nice head and eye shape which appealed. Beautifully presented, moved out well but not the freedom of my top two bitches.
2nd Welsh’s Thistlewing Magic Lady
Another lovely bitch, sable in colour, Lovely head shape, good ear carriage, heavier cast, had a beautiful head, presents a beautiful shape standing, just not the freedom on the move of the 1st. but she was correct and sound.
3rd Farthing’s Aldreen Illusion in Blue for Didek
SPECIAL AWARD CLASSES
Judge: Charlotte Vescan
I would like to thank all the exhibitors who entered under me; it was a real pleasure to judge your dogs, and I was delighted with the overall quality of the entries. My thanks also go to the committee for inviting me and for organising such a well-run and welcoming show.
Class A Special Award Junior – 6 entries
1. Wicani Bellissima Rosschell – 11-month-old Blue Merle bitch of balanced and elegant outline. Feminine head with flat skull, clean cheeks, correct wedge shape, and lovely soft expression from well-set almond eyes
and correctly placed ears. Scissor bite with clean dentition. Level topline with slight rise over loin, good rib spring. Strong hindquarters with well-bent stifles, well let-down hocks, and developing muscle. Coat of correct texture with good harsh outer and dense undercoat; clear Merle colouring. Moved with groundcovering stride and strong rear drive. Calm, confident, and attentive — a very promising youngster.
2. Wicani Belladonna – 11-month-old tricolour bitch. Flat skull, clean cheeks, and correctly placed ears. Sweet expression from well-shaped eyes. Correct scissor bite. Moved well with confidence. Friendly and outgoing in temperament.
Class B SAC Post Graduate Dog or Bitch – 6 entries
1. Croydon The Baronet – 14-month-old tricolour dog of pleasing outline with no exaggeration. Wellproportioned head with clean wedge, flat skull, slight stop, and correctly placed ears. Obliquely set almondshaped eyes contribute to a typical, sweet expression. Correct scissor bite. Well-laid shoulders and straight forelegs. Level topline. Strong hindquarters with wellbent stifles and low-set hocks. Tail well set and carried. Coat of correct texture. Moved freely, covering the ground well with drive. Calm, steady, and confident in temperament.
2. Ladnar Makeithappen for Nikal – Two-year-old blue merle dog of good colour and overall balance. Head is of correct wedge shape with almond eyes and pleasing ear carriage. Full dentition with correct scissor bite. Well-laid shoulders, nice rise over the loin, and good bend of stifle. Covers the ground well with easy, flowing movement. Friendly and confident temperament.
Class C SAC Open Dog or Bitch – 9 entries
1. Phreelancer Pheel it Still – Two-year-old sable bitch of elegant outline and excellent balance, presenting a feminine and unexaggerated profile. Head is a clean wedge with flat cheeks, a soft stop, and well-placed oblique almond eyes that contribute to a very sweet and typical expression. Lovely ear set, well used to enhance her expression. Correct scissor bite. Arched neck flows smoothly into well-angulated shoulders.
Body slightly longer than tall, with a firm, level topline and a gentle rise over the loin. Stifles well bent with hocks well let down, contributing to her effortless, ground-covering and graceful movement. Tail is correctly set and carried, feet neat and oval. Coat of good texture, with quality and type clear to see. Drives cleanly from the rear and covers the ground with ease. A quality, feminine bitch with much to admire.
2. Thistlewing Smoky Quarts – Three-year-old sable dog of very masculine type with good bone and substance. no exaggeration. Ears used well. Strong neck into welllaid shoulders. Level topline with good rib spring. Well-angulated rear with good bend of stifle and low hocks. Covered the ground well. Coat of correct texture . Confident and composed throughout.
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