EACA Open Show 1 April Show 2025

CRITIQUES BY LORRAINE QUINCE - Sourced from Royal Kennel Club find a critique

Show Date: 13/04/2025

Show Type: Open/Limited/Sanction

Judged by: Lorraine Quince 

Published Date: 23/04/2025

East Anglian Collie Association

EACA Smooths and Roughs Open Show 13th April 2025 I would like to take this opportunity to thank East Anglian Collie Association for inviting me to judge Show 1 Smooth and Rough Collies as always it was a relaxed well run, friendly show made possible by the superb committee. I would especially like to express my gratitude to every exhibitor who kindly gave me the opportunity to access their beautiful Collies leaving me with some difficult decisions to be made. All dogs were of sound temperament and presented in good condition I did however find one or two dogs who’s teeth were not as clean as they could be. SMOOTH COLLIES Class 1 Puppy Dog or Bitch (3/1) 1st - Benton M K & Bemelmans E - Blamorder Double Or Quits Of Oakestelle B 10 month old Blue Merle has a pleasing outline good height to length ratio. Lovely expression, well filled muzzle would prefer a little more underjaw. Ears of good size and used to her advantage. Strong neck of good length, level back with required slight rise over loin. Strong hocks with well turned stifle which allowed her to move with plenty of drive. I am sure she will have a bright future ahead. Pleased to award her BPIB, RBOB. 2nd - Brown G & Davies M - Blamorder I Dreamed A Dream At Wystry B litter sister to winner this time a Tri she is of a similar size and shape nothing out of proportion. Head handled well correctly placed stop, dark eye, ears correct size preferred the expression of her sister. Deep chest good length of back. Coat colour was lovely and black. Movement was clean and smooth. Class 2 Yearling Dog or Bitch (0/0) Class 3 Post Graduate Dog or Bitch (3/1) As class 1 1st - Benton M K & Bemelmans E - Blamorder Double Or Quits Of Oakestelle 2nd Brown G & Davies M - Blamorder I Dreamed A Dream At Wystry Class 4 Limit Dog or Bitch (1/1) Class 5 Open Dog (1/0) 1st - Wensley RC & M - Ch Constella Hazy Cosmic Jive JW 3yrs old Tri who was all male very outgoing. Head balanced super dark eye well placed ears of correct size. Excellent reach if neck and length of back, super spring of rib and width of brisket. Well muscled in thigh his construction suggested he would move well which he did with ease in all directions. BD, BOS. Class 6 Open Bitch (5/0) What a superb class full of beautiful bitches I was spoilt for choice. 1st - French AE - Int CH Indigo Aura Agree To Disagree with Breckamore (Imp) 4yr old Tri who took my eye as soon as she entered the ring. Ultra feminine everything in proportion. Lovely clean cheeks, good fill in muzzle, dark eye well tipped ears. Arch of neck that I could see as well as feel. Super width to brisket well sprung rib. Well rounded bone and tight feet. Toned body especially in upper thigh which enabled her to move with drive. Subsequently found out this was her first show in the UK I will watch her progress with interest. BB, BOB delighted to see her go on to be awarded BIS. 2nd - Benton MK - CH Brackenhaye Queen of Hearts of Oakestelle 5yrs Tri Another quality bitch that presented a lovely outline in profile. Lovely head of good shape well placed stop dark eyes correct shape, size ears. Well angulated front and rear giving her a smooth gait on the move. Tail well set and of good length. A difficult decision but in the end preferred the arch of neck of 1. 3rd - Howard CJ - Shandlmain’s Sofistikate ROUGH COLLIES Class 7 Baby Puppy Dog Or Bitch (4/2) 1st - Vogan D & S - Lenosann Wildest Dreams B 5mths old sable. A very promising youngster who is developing nicely. Had a lovely temperament taking her first show in her stride. Almond shaped dark eyes well filled muzzle clean through the cheeks, correct scissor bite altogether giving a very pleasing picture. Correct length to height ratio, super long tail. Moved well for one so young not putting a foot wrong. 2nd - Collino DM - Imaginist Frozen in Time B 4mth old Blue. She is of the clearest blue colour splashed with black. Giving a little away with age class winner was more developed. She did however have the shape of head I was looking for nicely balanced correct eye size and shape super underjaw. Excelled length of neck and tail. Very elegant indeed in profile. At this young age not as together on the move as 1 but I am sure will come into her own as she matures. Class 8 Veteran Dog (6/1) 1st - Moore G - Astromelias Ulises Via Caprioara (Sp Imp) 7 yrs sable there was no mistaking he was a male very much in his prime. Liked his size and his coat a rich mahogany of the correct texture. Head was a well blunted wedge well filled muzzle, although a little deep through. Dark eyes set correctly gave a gentle expression. A strong neck and level top line. Well rounded bone lovely tight feet. He came to life on the move leaving no doubt he could do a days work. BVD. BVIB who went on to be awarded BVIS. 2nd - Mellish M - Demelewis Truth Or Dare 7 yrs old Blue. I liked his shape giving him an air of elegance in profile. Well balanced head smooth through the cheeks, muzzle well filled. Almond eye, correct stop giving the desired expression neat ears nicely tipped. Good length of neck level top line, length of tail. Well angulated with a lovely turn to stifle which allowed him to move with a good reach in front and parallel in rear action. In the end I felt class winner had the edge on the move today. 3rd - Williams J - CH Mejola Fate And Fortune Shcex Class 9 Minor Puppy Dog (2/0) 1st - Randall DA & SP - Ladnar Call Me Name 8mths Blue. Liked this puppies overall appearance. Muzzle well filled, correct scissor bite lovely eye shape and placement giving a sweet expression would prefer a higher ear set. Long neck nice length to back with rise over loin. Excellent bone strong straight front legs. Coat is of good colour and texture fitting his outline groomed to perfection. Moved steady and true in all directions. BMPD, BPD. 2nd - French AE - Breckamore Paddington 6mths sable. Really liked this puppy at this stage not as mature as 1. Preferred his wedge shaped head which is developing well, flat skull, super almond shaped eye. Ears correctly set but need to settle. Broad in chest, body slightly longer than height as standard asks for. Well angulated in front and rear. Movement was as expected for one so young as he comes together I am sure he will command attention. Class 10 Puppy Dog (2/1) 1st - Randall DA & SP - Ladnar Call Me Maybe 8mths Blue. Litter brother to winner of minor puppy. Very similar in make and shape not quite as mature at this stage. Balanced head well defined stop, lovely almond eye obliquely set ears correct size and shape. Strong neck and top line standing a little high in rear at the moment. Well rounded bone lovely tight feet. Moved well in front but needs to strengthen in rear which I am sure he will do as he settles into his frame. Class 11 Junior Dog (0/0) Class 12 Yearling Dog (3/0) 1st - Williams J - Mejola Top Gun JW 20mth old sable. Handsome youngster who I seriously considered for reserve dog. Lovely balanced outline in profile. Quality head level planes with well placed stop. Eye shape and size gave a pleasing expression topped of with small well tipped ears. Neck flows into a strong top line and croup tail well set and carried low. Movement was smooth and purposeful. I look forward to watching his progress as he matures. 2nd - Collino DM - Imaginist A Griffin’s Mark 19mth Tri. Another striking young male who pushed class winner hard. He also had a pleasing outline in profile I liked his length of back. His head was a clean wedge well set ears sweet expression which is difficult to achieve in a Tri colour. Strong straight forelegs neat feet. Coat was the darkest black harsh to the touch rich tan markings. Not as collected on the move as 1 today. 3rd - Gatt M - Imaginist Superior Sun Class 13 Post Graduate Dog (6/1) 1st - Ross YJ - Siluto Blue Wizzard At Amberwish 2yrs old Blue. I have judged this young lad before as a puppy pleased to see he is maturing nicely. His head handed well liked the fill in foreface, dark almond shaped eyes set between two level parallel planes gave a sweet but masculine expression. Super neck and body shape which was slightly longer in body than height. Long tail held well on the move which was smooth and steady. Coat straight and fitted outline of good texture. 2nd - Skinner S - Ladnar Makeithappen for Nikal 2yrs old Blue. Another handsome male. Similar to 1 for shape and profile. Well filled in muzzle good underjaw, dark eye pronounced stop, correct size and shape of ear used to his advantage. Coat was of good colour and condition. Moved well but was not as smooth and true as winner today. 3rd - Walton E - Sassari Smudge Class 14 Limit Dog (4/0) 1st - Cooper C - Kelekona Hearts Of Gold JW 2yrs old Sable. Another I have judged as a puppy I liked him then he certainly has improved even more with age. He stood out in this class with his elegant shape no part out of proportion. I liked the length of his head which was a well blunted wedge correct dentition, flat skull with ears bang on top to be critical would preferred a slightly more oblique eye but this didn’t detract from his handsome all male expression. His neck was long and strong superb top line and croup. Tail was of correct length and held well on the move. Front and rear movement was effortless no waste of energy I am sure could keep this up all day. Coat fitted his outline which was a rich mahogany in colour and weatherproof. A well deserved BD, RBOB. 2nd - Vogan D & S - Luminous Moon Over Lenosann 3yr old Blue. I have admired this dog from the ringside he is of the clearest blue flashy full white collar grabs your attention. His head handles well two level planes, clean stop, good fill to muzzle lovely flat skull ears well placed. Good length of neck giving a balanced outline with length of back and tail. Good front and rear angulation on the move he strode out well in front but not as strong as 1 in rear. 3rd - Alexander ZA - Ingledene Aramis Aw(s) Class 15 Open Dog (4/0) 1st - Bluck E - CH Phreelancer Chill Phactor For Elshajo 6yrs old Blue stood out in this class shown to advantage on a loose lead. One of the best heads in the males today with perfect balance between skull and foreface. His expression is all male so smooth in cheek no flare to back skull. Tight lip line, correct scissor bite. A well arched neck strong top line well set tail held correctly on the move. Well off for bone. Coat fitting his outline as standard asks for but would prefer a clearer blue. Angulation suggested he would move well and he certainly did. He pushed so hard for best dog in the end I preferred the elegance and ease of movement of the limit dog winner. 2nd - Williams J - Phreelancer Phederal Agent At Mejola 3yrs old Tri. Similar in shape as winner in profile. His head was clean lovely wedge shape correct bite well filled muzzle. Plenty length to neck matched by length of back. Well rounded bone. Well angled front and rear. Coat was of correct texture and straight covering the outline of the body as required. Moved well as his construction suggested he would. A close decision but in the end the winners head just has the edge. 3rd - Jackson T - Sassari Sam Cooke Class 16 Veteran Bitch (8/3) 1st - BENTON MK - CH Brooklynson Jane Russell Of Oakestelle Vw Shcex 10yrs old sable. What a credit this veteran is to her owner still as enthusiastic belied her years. Outline was balanced nothing out of proportion. Blunt wedge shape head smooth through the cheek attentive to handler using her ears to her advantage. Top line is strong with a lovely length of back and neck. Chest well sprung good depth to ribcage. Moved well covering the ground with ease super tail carriage. Coat presented in excellent condition. BVB. 2nd - Collino DM - Imaginist Willow Wren 8yrs old Tri. Another lovely girl who certainly didn’t look her age. Nice fill of fore face, correct dentition eye placement correct but would prefer a more oblique shape. Flat skull small ears gave an overall kind expression. Balanced in body. In full coat which was of correct colour and texture. Movement was clean and precise. On final assessment preferred the overall profile of winner. 3rd - Vogan D & S - Lenosann Black Cherry Class 17 Minor Puppy Bitch (4/0) 1st - Davis M & Walsh J - Wicani Bellissima Rosschell 6mths Blue. Where to start with this young lady it was her first show and what a star she turned out to be. Her head is developing well lovely moulding to foreface, super tight lip line, beautiful dark almond eye giving the desired sweet expression, neat ears used at all times so attentive to her handler. Arch to neck straight top line tail set and carried correctly. Coat fits her outline straight and harsh to touch of the most clear blue. I could watch her move all day she flowed round the ring with a smooth and easy gait. Winning her class with ease. Pleased to award her BMPB, BPB, BPIB . In challenge for BOB won over BD with her elegance and showmanship. So happy to see her awarded RBIS, BPIS. 2nd - Beardsworth D & M - Wicani Dulcibella Gyda Maysinder 6 mths Blue. Litter sister to class winner. Another puppy who I am sure will have a bright future. Head qualities similar to her sister lovely tapered wedge of equal length, dark eye, ears need to settle. Nice length of neck and back. Neat feet. Coat coming along nicely such a clear blue. Moved out well in front rear not as precise as 1. 3rd - Jackson T - Sassari Made Me Sweet Class 18 Puppy Bitch (5/1) 1st - Bartram C & R - Ambartr’s Dignity And Pride 10mth sable. Liked her size and shape. Balanced head clean cheeks, correct bite well placed and tipped ears kind eye giving desired expression. Good bone. Arch to neck, level top line straight hocks. Movement needs to be more positive which I am sure will develop as she matures. 2nd - Gatt M - Wicani Belladonna 6 mths old Tri. Another litter sister to Minor Puppy winner. She had a lovely shape in profile super length of neck and back. The most rich black colour coat. Her head was long and lean super underjaw correct scissor bite, eye was a little round affecting her expression. Won her place on her long easy stride on the move. In deciding class I preferred the expression of class winner. 3rd - Corben P & Moore C - Omordha Wishing Dream Class 19 Junior Bitch (3/1) 1st - Moore G - Atirakin Path Of Cassiopeia Via Caprioara 14mth Tri. Lovely balance in height to length ratio. Well blunted wedge, correct dentition. Good underjaw and tight lip line. Eye dark could have been more almond shaped ear set correctly placed. She excelled in neck firm top line good strong bone. Coat of correct texture fitted her outline was in good condition. A little enthusiastic on the move but once settled moved with a strong steady gait which won her the class. 2nd - Bartram C & R - Ambartr’s Dignity And Pride Class 20 Yearling Bitch (4/1) 1st - Pearson S - Brilyn Make Me Smile At Garth 20 mths Tri. Presented in straight black coat that fitted her outline beautifully. Foreface well filled, correct bite lovely shape and placement to eye super neat ears. Strong neck and top line. Would have preferred a little more length to back. Good angulation in front nice turn to stifle. Moved soundly. 2nd - Collino DM - Imaginist My Fair Lady 19mth sable. Good head planes with obliquely set eyes lovely tipped ears used well. Arch to neck into a good lay of shoulder. Correct length of back with slight rise over the loin. Moved well coming and going. Just coming back into coat what she had was harsh to touch and presented well. Close decision in the end came down to winner giving a more finished overall picture. 3rd - Williams J - Mejola Federal Reserve Class 21 Post Graduate Bitch (3/0) 1st - Whitaker G - Siluto Blueberry Mist JW 2yrs old Blue. I have judged this girl as a puppy and she has matured on as I hoped she would. Particularly like her head pattern smooth in cheek correctly set almond dark eye giving a sweet expression ears bang on top. Strong neck into level top line with slight rise over loin tail was well set carried correctly on the move. Well angulated front and rear which allowed her to move around the ring with an easy purposeful stride. Coat in good condition fitting outline beautiful blue in colour. Was unlucky to meet the BB today but was pleased to award her RBB. 2nd - Beardsworth D & M - Maysinder Sapphire Reign 3yrs old Blue. Liked her overall shape and substance not in full cost today but what she had fitted her outline and was of the correct colour with black marbling. Well blunted wedge shaped head slight stop correct shape and placement of eye. Super long neck excellent depth to chest giving plenty of heart room. Strong legs that were well boned tight well padded feet. Movement well in all directions. Preferred the softer expression of 1. 3rd - Hull GM - Lizmark Diamonds For Ever Class 22 - Limit Bitch (5/2) 1st - Whitaker G - Siluto Silvary Blue Moon 2yrs old Blue. Really liked her overall balance standing in profile. Such a lovely fill to muzzle no flaring through the cheeks dark almond eyes giving a gentle expression would have preferred a more tipped ear carriage. Nice depth to chest and spring of rib. Correct tail set which was carried correctly. Moved out well in front and with drive from parallel hocks in rear. 2nd - French AE - Breckamore Pitch Dark 3yrs old Tri. Showed and presented in superb condition on first glance thought she would be my class winner. Good bite, ears correct size and shape. Dark eye giving and alert expression. Good spring of rib, strong neck and top line would prefer a little more overall length. Neat feet good bend to strife. She gave a lovely image with her large white collar, rich tan marking and gleaming black coat. Moved really well but class winner just took the edge. Class 23 Open Bitch (2/2)

Lorraine Quince

Karafaye Rough Collies

MAIN WINNERS

Best in Show - Int Ch Indigo Aura Agree To Disagree With Breckamore (Imp) Reserve Best in Show - Best Puppy in Show - Wicani Bellissima Rosschell Best Veteran in Show - Astromelia Ulises Via Caprioara (Sp Imp)