Critiques

YORKSHIRE COLLIE CLUB CHAMP SHOW SUNDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER 2026 Many thanks to the Club for the kind invitation to Judge at their Championship Show and to the Exhibitors for their entries. The Committee did a grand job and my Stewards kept the Ring running smoothly. Was pleased to see dogs of good size in the Ring today. All main winners blues – we have had dogs in all three colours in the past and if a dog is correct it should be pulled out whether it is s/w, tri or b/m.

London and Provincial Collie Club Open Show July 3rd 2026 I feel that before beginning on individual critiques a word about movement will not go amiss. Dogs do not move from the front, they are (in car terms) rear wheel drive. The hock joint should be well let down giving a good turn of stifle, a tendency for straight 'tight' hock joints gives what to the untrained eye can be mistaken for 'rise over the loin' but in truth such dogs are what us old timers call 'bum high' ie:

L&P open show 3.7.26 critiques by angela harvey for SMOOTH collies

LONDON COLLIE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW BEST IN SHOW – 7TH JUNE 2026 I have always enjoyed this show with it’s lovely atmosphere and excellent venue and today was no exception with fair weather and the venue always being easily accessible and plenty of space for all to enjoy a wonderful day. The Committee are always welcoming and a true credit to the Club and the hospitality is second to none. Thank you so much for inviting me to judge Best in Show today, both Rough Collie Judge

SKC general championship critiques 2026 by D.Iley

Open Show results and critiques for Rough Collies in the UK.