Ayrshire Collie Open Show 2026
Updated: Aug 28
SUNDAY 24TH MAY 2026
Critiques:
First of all I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge which for me is one of the breeds close to my heart with my late husband owning three during his showing days. Thanks also to my stewards who kept the ring running smoothly and for the ladies in the kitchen making a superb lunch which I thoroughly enjoyed. Also thank you to the exhibitors for bringing their lovely dogs for me to judge and accepting my decisions with grace.
1st Veteran Dog/Bitch (3,2)
Mrs N Houlihan Korika Frosted Ice a seven year old blue merle male shown in great condition a credit to owner, lovely head and expression, good enough length of neck and lay of shoulder, good body and well muscled for age, nicely presented , He won this class on movement.
2nd Watt’s Culbrae Red Again a 9 year old sable male, another well turned out exhibit with good muscle tone. Nice head with a sweet eye, good ear placement, enough neck , good body length with slight rise over loin . Moved out well once settled.
Minor Puppy Dog (0,0)
Puppy Dog (0,0)
Junior Dog (0,0)
Yearling Dog (0,0)
Maiden Dog (0,0)
Novice Dog (0,0)
Graduate Dog (2,0)
1st McCartes Roughrigg Rags To Riches Judged this boy as a baby puppy and he has fulfilled his promise, lovely young dog with a lot to like, now 2 years old and shown in beautiful coat He has a super head and sweet eye , ears of correct length and well set. His back is well muscled rising slightly over loin. Good feet and legs, hocks are well let down , he moved energetically around the ring. One who will have a good future I am sure. Reserve Best Dog
2nd Taylors Thistlewing Fire Dancer at Bryany3 year old male, slightly plainer head than 1 but good shaped eyes and well set ears, good length of neck and layback of shoulders, well muscled and good body , not in full coat but what he had was well presented and good texture. Not as positive on the move as 1.
Post Graduate Dog (3,1)
1st Barr’s Shanaburn Dark Knight Lovely two year old tri boy , full of fun , I really liked his head and expression, nice skull and good ear set. His neck is of good length leading onto good shoulders placement , well muscled body and strong rear. Shown in lovely coat , moved well to win the class.
2nd Shorten’s Thistlewings Andromeda At Bracoisla another lovely sable lad whom I really liked but refused to show his ears which is a shame. He too has a lovely head and expression with sweet eye and good earset, strong underjaw and flat skull. Good body and strong hindquarters, wasn’t co operating with handler today.
Limit Dog (1,1)
1st Crawford’s Stregato Foolish Guy For Delseirios four year old sable boy who was beautifully groomed and showed very well for his handler. Nice enough head, good bite, flat skull and good earset. He has good proportions strong muscled back and rear and moved around the ring well enough.
Open Dog (2,0)
1st Mitchell’s Avonfair Aloysius JW What a lovely dog, I have judged him before as a youngster and another that didn’t disappoint, beautiful coat presented to perfection as always from this exhibitor, such a plush head with a sweet eye, good ears which he uses well with alert expression, exhibitor knowns how to get the best out of him. Excellent length of neck and good shoulders, strong well muscled back and good rear , just commands you look at him as he is beautiful and he knows it. He moved around the ring with ease to win Best Dog
2nd Brodies Shanaburn Country Road I was spoilt for choice in this class, , two lovely dogs just pipped by the showmanship of 1. Lovely head and eye with well set ears giving good expression, good enough neck and shoulders with good length of back and strong rear, moved well and could swap places on another day.
Minor Puppy Bitch (1,0)
1st Sweetmints Yasmin at Roughrigg (imp nor) I see from the catalogue she is an import from Norway, what a lovely addition for this kennel, she should have a bright future. Great show girl , very confident. She has a lovely head piece, flat skull, sweet eye and neat ears giving a lovely expression. Neck is ample leading onto good shoulders. Correct length of back and will develop strong rear as she grows. Good coat for one so young. Handler will have lots of fun with her I am sure, one I will watch.Best Puppy Bitch and Best Puppy In Show
Puppy Bitch (1,1)
Junior Bitch (0,0)
Yearling Bitch (0,0)
Maiden Bitch (0,0)
Novice Bitch (0,0)
Graduate Bitch (5,0)
1st Clark Kerr’s Salsina Love Me Do For Whitecraigs very pretty girl who has a lovely shape when standing , super feminine head with good bite nice length of muzzle, sweet eye and good ear set. Decent length of back which gives her excellent shape. Moved out nicely Not in full coat but I was very taken with her to award her Reserve Best Bitch
2nd Hutchings Riverside Song Thrills of Night at Scottrye (imp rom) another pretty girl shown in good coat, she also had a lovely outline, same comments apply just preferred movement of 1.
Post Graduate Bitch (2,0)
1st Brodies Shanaburn Midnight Kisses, this lovely tri bitch caught my eye as she entered the ring, shown in beautiful coat which was well presented. Her handler gets the most out of her, head is stunning, sweet eye and good earset giving the correct expression, flat skull with strong jaw. Good length of leg and moderate bone and well muscled back and rear, small hocks which she uses well on the move. I would love to see her moving outside in a large ring as could certainly out move many. Best Bitch and Best in Show
2nd Barr’s Roughrigg Ragnfrid a bitch full of quality but was a bit bored with proceedings today. Good head, ears and eye, decent enough neck and shoulders , she has a lovely shape but just failed to show herself to advantage today.
Limit Bitch (6,0)
1st Mitchell & Jordan’s Avonfair A Million Lovesongs JW 4 year old sable full of quality another one with a beautiful head from this exhibitor I loved her expression which to me is correct, she has good body shape and moderate bone, also lovely feet which is important in a pastoral breed. Good bitch to go over with well muscled body and excellent hocks. Really liked her. Best Bitch
2nd Hobkirk’s Chantique Sugar Moon shown in less coat than my winner but does not deter from her lovely shape, good enough head and eye with correct ears. Her body shape is good, well muscled rear, moved out nicely.
Open Bitch (5,1)
Clark Kerr’s Uffspring Uniquely Mayd For Whitecraigs Seven year old tri girl who is a credit to her owner. Shown in excellent well maintained coat, super head and eye , her body shape is good and is well muscled for a veteran. She excelled in movement. I am sure she has many more years showing ahead.
Jackie Pritchard (Judge)
Judge: Mrs Jackie Pritchard (Santaviga)
BEST IN SHOW: SHANABURN MIDNIGHT KISSES
RESERVE BIS: AVONFAIR ALOYSIUS JW
BVIB: KOURIKA FROSTED ICE
BPIB: SWEETMINTS YASMIN AT ROUGHRIGG (IMP NOR)
BEST DOG: AVONFAIR ALOYSIUS JW
RESERVE BEST DOG: ROUGHRIGG RAGS’N’RICHES
BEST PUPPY DOG: N/A
BEST BITCH: SHANABURN MIDNIGHT KISSES
RESERVE BEST BITCH: SALISINA LOVE ME DO FOR WHITECRAIGS
BEST PUPPY BITCH: SWEETMINTS YASMIN AT ROUGHRIGG (IMP NOR)
1. VETERAN DOG/BITCH
Entries: 3 Absentees: 1
1st: KOURIKA FROSTED ICE
2nd: CULBRAE RED AGAIN
3rd:
Res:
RASHEL SHOW TIME AT ALAUNA - Absent
KOURIKA FROSTED ICE
CULBRAE RED AGAIN
2. MINOR PUPPY DOG
Entries: 0 Absentees: 0
3. PUPPY DOG
Entries: 1 Absentees: 1
1st:
2nd:
3rd:
Res:
JOPIUM JUST FOR YOU CORISIAN - Absent
4. JUNIOR DOG
Entries: 0 Absentees: 0
1st:
2nd:
3rd:
Res:
5. YEARLING DOG
Entries: 0 Absentees: 0
6. MAIDEN DOG
Entries: 0 Absentees: 0
7. NOVICE DOG
Entries: 0 Absentees: 0
8. GRADUATE DOG
Entries: 2 Absentees: 0
1st: ROUGHRIGG RAGS’N’RICHES
2nd: THISTLEWING FIRE DANCER AT BRYANY
3rd:
Res:
ROUGHRIGG RAGS’N’RICHES
THISTLEWING FIRE DANCER AT BRYANY
9. POST GRADUATE DOG
Entries: 3 Absentees: 0
1st: SHANABURN DARK KNIGHT
2nd: THISTLEWING ANDROMEDA AT BRACOISLA
3rd: THISTLEWING FIRE DANCER AT BRYANY
Res:
SHANABURN DARK KNIGHT
THISTLEWING ANDROMEDA AT BRACOISLA
THISTLEWING FIRE DANCER AT BRYANY
10. LIMIT DOG
Entries: 1 Absentees: 0
1st: STREGATO FOOLISH GUY FOR DELSEIRIOS
2nd:
3rd:
Res:
STREGATO FOOLISH GUY FOR DELSEIRIOS
11. OPEN DOG
Entries: 2 Absentees:
1st: AVONFAIR ALOYSIUS JW
2nd: SHANABURN COUNTRY ROAD
3rd:
Res:
SHANABURN COUNTRY ROAD
AVONFAIR ALOYSIUS JW
12. MINOR PUPPY BITCH
Entries: 1 Absentees: 0
1st: SWEETMINTS YASMIN AT ROUGHRIGG (IMP NOR)
2nd:
3rd:
Res:
SWEETMINTS YASMIN AT ROUGHRIGG (IMP NOR)
13. PUPPY BITCH
Entries: 1 Absentees: 1
1st:
2nd:
3rd:
Res:
STIOSAN’S RAY OF HOPE - Absent
14. JUNIOR BITCH
Entries: 0 Absentees: 0
15. YEARLING BITCH
Entries: 0 Absentees: 0
16. MAIDEN BITCH
Entries: 0 Absentees: 0
17. NOVICE BITCH
Entries: 0 Absentees: 0
18. GRADUATE BITCH
Entries: 5 Absentees:
1st: SALISINA LOVE ME DO FOR WHITECRAIGS
2nd: RIVERSIDE SONG THRILLS OF NIGHT AT SCOTTRYE (IMP ROM)
3rd: BELDONES DANCING IN THE DARK AT BRACOISLA
Res: CULBRAE CHARMED AGAIN
SALISINA LOVE ME DO FOR WHITECRAIGS
RIVERSIDE SONG THRILLS OF NIGHT AT SCOTTRYE (IMP ROM)
BELDONES DANCING IN THE DARK AT BRACOISLA
CAMBROGAN’S BLISSFUL BARRA - Absent
CULBRAE CHARMED AGAIN
19. POST GRADUATE BITCH
Entries: 2 Absentees: 0
1st: SHANABURN MIDNIGHT KISSES
2nd: ROUGHRIGG RAGNFRID
3rd:
Res:
ROUGHRIGG RAGNFRID
SHANABURN MIDNIGHT KISSES
20. LIMIT BITCH
Entries: 6 Absentees: 4
1st: AVONFAIR A MILLION LOVE SONG JW
2nd: CHANTIQUE SUGAR MOON
3rd:
Res:
CAMBROGAN CALEDONIA KISS FOR ALUANA - Absent
CHANTIQUE SUGAR MOON
JOPIUM FOLLOW MY HEART JW - Absent
AVONFAIR A MILLION LOVE SONG JW
OPERNBALL AT INTERMITTENT LAKE (IMP SVN) - Absent
OAKLEY ICE QUEEN FOR KARAFAYE (IMP CHE) - Absent
21. OPEN BITCH
Entries: 5 Absentees: 4
1st: UFFSPRING UNIQUELY MAYD
2nd:
3rd:
Res:
UFFSPRING UNIQUELY MAYD
FOR WHITECRAIGS
ROUGHRIGG ONE OF A KIND - Absent
SALSINA SECRET LOVE SONG
AT AVONFAIR - Absent
THISTLEWING CELTIC SOUL FOR KARAFAYE - Absent
OPERNBALL AT INTERMITTENT LAKE (IMP SVN) - Absent
SPECIAL NOT BRED BY EXHIBITOR – DOG/BITCH
Entries: 2 Absentees: 0
1st: Salsina Love Me Do For Whitecraigs
2nd: Thistlewings Andromedo At Bracoilsa
3rd:
Res:
Salsina Love Me Do For Whitecraigs
Thistlewings Andromedo At Bracoilsa
SPECIAL BRED BY EXHIBITOR – DOG/BITCH
Entries: 0 Absentees:
SPECIAL TRICOLOUR/BLUE MERLE – DOG/BITCH
Entries: 3 Absentees: 1
1st: Uffspring Uniquely Mayd For Whitecraigs
2nd: Beldones Dancing In The Dark At Bracoisla
3rd:
Res:
Uffspring Uniquely Mayd For Whiteraigs
Oakley Ice Queen For Karafaye(Imp Che) - Absent
Beldones Dancing In The Dark At Bracoisla
SAC JUDGE: Ms Kathryn Notley (Loxleyknox)
SAC Critiques below:
Ayrshire Collie Club Single Breed Open Show on Sunday 24th May 2026
Special Award Classes (SAC)
Collie (Rough)
Thank you first to all the exhibitors who entered under me for my first show, and your patience whilst I found my feet was so appreciated. Thank you also to the committee for inviting me and taking a gamble on me. Shout-out to my fellow judge, Jackie Pritchard (Santaviga) and stewards for helping me.
The honour of judging hasn't been lost on me, and the primary goal I had going into this, even though it is essentially a mock class for judges to find their feet, was to keep in mind the goal, the breed, and its adherence to the standard. This breed means so much to me, so being even a small part of its preservation is indeed an honour. My focus was on being fit for function, so the construction and movement of the exhibits played a big part in my decisions, but I was looking for
the overall picture of a collie. With that being said, onto my first critique!
Class A - Special Junior - Dog/Bitch: 0 entries
Class B - Special Graduate - Dog/Bitch: (4/1)
1st - CULBRAE CHARMED AGAIN - Watt, Lynda -
Striking the right shape and proportion. Skull was a lovely blunt wedge, complemented by that intelligent yet feminine, sweet expression. Everything where it should be at the front, angled to go. She moved well for her handler today. The sweetness in expression extended to her personality, and her overall balance got her the top spot in this class.
2nd - SALSINA LOVE ME DO FOR WHITECRAIGS - Clark Kerr, Dawn -
Commanding presence with a beautifully presented coat. Lovely angles aiding in that effortless stride. Rising over the loin and pleasing rear. Feminine but no wallflower I loved how she drew the spectators' eye. Balance of the first place exhibit cost her the top, but it was close.
3rd - BELDONES DANCING IN THE DARK AT BRACOISLA - Shorten, Chloe -
Class C - Special Open - Dog/Bitch: (6/2)
1st - STREGATO FOOLISH GUY FOR DELSEIRIOS - Crawford, Kelly -
Impressive picture with that eye-catching gait. Head and expression give the masculine persona that this breed does so well. Larger lad constructed well with angles in the right places. On the move was where he had me moving across the floor so effortlessly. Another case where the whole package came together to secure first place.
2nd - UFFSPRING UNIQUELY MAYD FOR WHITECRAIGS - Clark Kerr, Dawn -
Loved this girl, just reached veteran, more than holding her own and still ready to go. Construction-wise, she was impressive, took a little convincing to get going, but when she was moved, striding out well, she was a picture. Her sweet demeanour was compelling. Lovely girl just got piped by first when it came down to the whole package.
3rd - CULBRAE RED AGAIN - Watt, Lynda -
Kathryn Notley
Loxleyknox
Class A: SPECIAL JUNIOR – DOG/BITCH
Entries: 0 Absentees: 0
Class B. SPECIAL GRADUATE – DOG/BITCH
Entries: 4 Absentees: 1
1st: Culbrae Charmed Again
2nd: Salsina Love Me Do For Whitecraigs
3rd: Beldones Dancing In The Dark At Bracoisla
Res:
Salsina Love Me Do For Whitecraigs
Beldones Dancing In The Dark At Bracoisla
Cambrogan's Blissful Barra - Absent
Culbrae Charmed Again
Class C. SPECIAL OPEN - DOG/BITCH
Entries: 6 Absentees: 2
1st: Stregato Foolish Guy For Delseirios
2nd: Uffspring Uniquely Mayd For Whitecraigs
3rd: Culbrae Red Again
Res: Thistlewings Andromeda At Bracoisia
Uffspring Uniquely Mayd For Whitecraigs
Stregato Foolish Guy For Delseirios
Opernball At Intermittent Lake (Imp Svn) - Absent
Oakley Ice Queen For Korafaye (Imp Che) - Absent
Thistlewings Andromeda At Bracoisia
Culbrae Red Again
