Thank you all for the wonderful entry making my day so enjoyable. To judge at Crufts is the ultimate goal and I feel so proud and honoured to have had the opportunity to 'live the dream.' Your lovely Bobtails were the icing on the cake and the presentation and temperaments absolutely faultless. Considering the entries through the last year have dropped considerably I did find some really good examples of this lovely breed and it is also interesting to note many well established affixes and breeders were placed showing their dedication when breeding for perfection by continually producing quality stock.
My dog C.C. & B.O.B. Ch. Brinkley Sir Jonny was in outstanding form, today, he moved round the ring as though he owned it, a great showman and very worthy ambassador for the breed. Taking the Res C.C. a very exciting young man, again sound driving movement and Beauvallon Alexander at Longdorham must have a thrilling future ahead. My lovely Bitch C.C. Meisan Roly Poly Angelica stole my heart, oozing quality so feminine and such a wonderful type, what you see is what you get, she's gorgeous. The Res C.C. Rus. Ch. Griland Beauty Bear is also a delightful bitch so aptly named and fitting the standard completely. Her movement is positive and she shows her heart out. Best puppy the stunning Hibray Leading Lady was just what I was looking for and her make and shape so pleasing, I would love to have taken her home.
Last, but not least a big thank you to my very capable and competent stewards, keeping the show rolling and enabling us to finish in good time.

Veteran Dog (11) 6 absent
1. Henderson & McInally's - ZOTTELS ZIP ALONG - This dog now almost 8 years old looks superb, he has excellent bone and is a nice shape with good hind angulation and strong in hock. He moves well and his superb jacket was presented to perfection.
2. Gent's - SUMIRICK BEAM ME UP SCOTTY - Another lad one month off his 8th birthday and he is compact with excellent head and well laid shoulders. Good break in his profuse jacket and he moves well. Two very sound males here, fully mature and showing well.
3. Allan's - OLDOAK APPLE DUMPLING ATBIALOWIEZA.

Special Puppy Dog (5) 1 absent
1. Hartley's - HIBRAY LIMITED EDITION FOR ALLHART - This birthday boy is a cracking pup, he is cobby and has a lovely head and good neck into well laid shoulders. Plenty of bone and strong well angulated hindquarters he moves really well. His coat is abundant for his age and he shows so well, a very promising youngster.
2. Turner's - SHAGGYLANDS THE MAGICIAN - Larger frame on this 11 month old but everything in proportion and superb bone. He moves soundly and his coat is starting to change. Will need time to mature and grow into his lovely shape.
3. Smith's - ARTHURLIE DANCING MOMENTS.

Special Junior Dog (16) 2 absent
l. Beckley's - CILLASTYLE CLARK KENT - Fine upstanding lad of 16 months, moving really well today, he has strong bone and a good lay of shoulder splendid head properties and arched neck. His topline is correct and lovely turn of stifle with firm hocks. He shows so well and his junior jacket is changing well.
2. Esposito's - DALEWOOD PRESENT -N-CORRECT - 15 months and what a stunning lad, ultra cobby shape with correct head properties lovely arched neck and excellent front assembly. Super rear angulation and he moves with drive, gentle rise and his coat is abundant and changing well. These are two very promising lads heading a strong class of quality males.
3. Brown's - HILLNDALE SAMUEL WHISKERS.

Yearling Dog. (8) 1 absent
l. Schiltz & Semmelroth's - SHAGGY BLUE BOB'S HERE IS GEORGE - 20 months and he stands 4 square possessing an excellent head with strong jaw and good stop. Nicely arched neck and superb lay of shoulder and massive bone. Strong loin nice rise and excellent angulation with low strong hocks. Coat changing but profuse and he moves with drive, such a lovely shape and presentation of the highest order.
2. Semmelroth's - ROLLINGVIEW SHAGGY BLUE ZORBAS - One month separating these two top quality males. Superb cobby shape with gentle rise and well angulated hindquarters, deep brisket and strong loin. Strong masculine head and he is sound and beautifully balanced. He moves with drive and his glorious coat completing this lovely picture.
3. Lembrecht's - FIRST LOVE AUS DEM ELBE URSTROMTAL.

Post Graduate Dog. (14) 2 absent
l. DUFFIN-PENNEY & HARRIS' - BEAUVALLON ALEXANDER AT LONGDORHAM - What a sensational young male of 2.5 years, he fills the eye with his lovely shape and excellent head atop nicely arched neck, well laid shoulders and deep brisket with well sprung ribs and very strong in loin. The whole rear assembly is balanced and solid, he moves with drive and is presented to the last hair, correct pear shape when viewed from above. Certainly a champion in the making Res C.C
2. Mills' - KERJALEE TAKES A MOMENT - My notes say 'gorgeous boy' and at 2 years he is so exciting, such a wonderful picture and does not disappoint when hands on. All male and so sound and beautifully balanced he stands 4 square, mature in body with good bone and deep brisket. Moves with good extension and drive great ring presence and his profuse jacket immaculate. I am sure these two will change places many times.
3. Schultz & Semmelroth's - SHAGGY BLUE BOBS HERE IS GEORGE.

LIMIT DOG. (13) 2 absent
l. Powell's - POUCHYMO PINBALL WIZARD - Another terrific male with a superb head eye and strong muzzle. Reachy neck and good angles front and rear, deep brisket and strong loin. He is so sound and balanced with plenty of bone and his good harsh jacket completes a lovely picture.
2. Barnes' - BRINKLEY BUDDY HOLLY WITH MACOPA - Eye catching lad of 2.25 years slightly longer cast than my winner but sound as a pound and his movement is true and effortless. Good bone and he has a masculine head with good stop, plenty of muscle and such a natural showman, handled so well and presentation A1.
3. Burns' - BOVARON CAN'T STOP NOW

Open Dog (14) 2 absent
1. Tomes & Reeves' - CH. BRINKLEY SIR JONNY - Almost 4.5 years and fully mature, in fabulous condition and he fills the eye, so cobby with his masculine head, strong muzzle and exc stop. His movement is quite outstanding and when viewed from the side effortless with wonderful extension fore and aft. What a great ambassador so sound and balanced in profuse and harsh double coat completing the picture. For me he personifies completely the Old English Sheepdog. C.C. & B.O.B.
2. Goddard's - CH. BRINKLEY AMERICAN Pie - Full brother to my winner and such a good looking upstanding male with excellent bone and a super shape. There is so much to like about this lad and he is having the most illustrious show career, and still only 2.5 years, quite amazing. His jacket is harsh but not quite the abundance of his older brother. Two magnificent Brinkley Boys the breeder should be very proud.
3. Esposito's - DALEWOOD BRIGHT SPARK

Good Citizens Dog (7)
l. McEwan's - OAKFARM DREAM A LITTLE DREAM AT KINDAMAGIC - Reserve in Limit today and he is very square when standing. His head properties are correct and he has ample bone and good muscle. His movement is good and he is shown well, just needs his coat to clear to complete the picture.
2. Pearson's - BLUECHANNEL ADONIS AT ALISHEEN - VHC in Limit and another nice masculine dog that stands 4 square. Plenty of muscle and strong hindquarters giving drive. Super jacket of good texture and he shows well.
3. Wilson's - ELLIEBELL HUMPTY DUMPTY.

Veteran Bitch (6)
l. Powell's - POUCHYMO STITCH IN TIME - At 9 years a quality lady moving really well today and in fantastic bloom. She is so sound and beautifully balanced, super cobby shape and very feminine. Here is proof of a first class bitch and good choice of sire producing the Limit Dog winner.
2. Ware's - KRISENDAW GREY MANTLE AT WALTONMANOR - Similar type here she stands 4 square and has a good harsh jacket, almost 8 and again in wonderful condition. Two lovely sound bitches both moving well and enjoying their day out a great credit to their owners.
3. Stein's - GERM/INT CH VENIVICI AMOROSA DONNA FORSTONE'S

Puppy Bitch (10) 1 absent
1. Bartlam's - HIBRAY LEADING LADY - This stunning little lady is just my type of puppy, so chunky and a lovely size with a super head and melting expression. She stood out in the class and is beautifully put together, from the tip of her black nose to her lovely rise and strong hocks. Her movement excellent and with animation, she showed her little heart out and I wish you well for the future. Best Puppy.
2. Bailey & Titheridge's - ZOTTELS NOBLESSE OBLIGE - Another very appealing young lady of 11 months, slightly larger type but deserved this placing as she is sound all through. Super cobby shape with good head and nicely arched neck. She has good angulation of stifle and strong hocks. Her movement is strong and balanced and she is shown and presented so well.
3. Churcher & Tomes' - BRINKLEY PEGGY SUE

Junior Bitch (11) 3 absent
1. Bailey's - ZOTTELS MOMENTS IN TIME - Very promising youngster of 16 months, she is a lovely shape and has a sweet expression. Good front with a nice lay of shoulder and gentle rise over her strong loin, Beautifully angulated and well muscled hindquarters with low straight hocks, she moves so well and has such ring presence. Her coat is changing well and she was presented to perfection.
2. Joice's - BRINKLEY SOFIA OF RAYNHAM - Same age as my winner and I see her dad is Sir Jonny. Ultra cobby with super head, good stop and sweetest expression gentle rise over strong loin and nicely angulated stifle. She moves with drive and is balanced all through. Her coat is going through the change but it does not detract from her lovely shape, shown so well.
3. Kirsch's - ICING ON THE CAKE FROM BEAUTIFUL HIGHLAND.

Yearling Bitch (10) 1 absent
1 Tomes' - BRINKLEY SHEZA STAR - At 20 months this young lady is showing great potential. She is a full sister to Sir Jonny and is such a lovely shape with plenty of substance. Dead straight front and clean well laid shoulders, deep brisket and strong loin with such powerful hindquarters and super low hocks. Her movement is effortless with natural drive and her profuse jacket completes the picture.
2. Miller’s – Molyneux Band of Gold at Millwinkie - This youngster is 19 months and in a smaller frame also she is not as mature as the winner, but give her time as she possesses all the necessary qualities as she is balanced and cobby. Her movement is sound with drive, presented well.
3. Vietor's - SHAGGY BLUE BOB'S HOT CHILLI PEPPER.

Post Graduate Bitch. (9)
l. Young's - HILLNDALE SWEET CAROLINE - What a cracker, she is lovely, so compact with a beautiful head, good stop and sweet expression. Super deep brisket and a nice rise with strong hindquarters and low hocks. Well muscled and her lovely jacket is harsh profuse and presented well. At last this breeder has hit the jackpot. The owner is to be commended on her superb handling.
2. Castle's - MOLYNEUX MY GIRL BILL - Larger type but not coarse in any way. She has a good head and is a pleasing shape with good bend of stifle and strong hocks. Her movement is typical with drive and presentation excellent.
3. Jones' - WENALT WEEK-END.

Limit Bitch. (18) 5 absent
l. Winson's - MEISAN ROLY POLY ANGELICA - This stunning young lady was my find of the day. I just could not take my eyes off her. Such a cracking honest type and so cobby. Superb reach of neck and glorious head with melting expression. Correct size for me no legginess here and her harsh jacket has a good break and is a lovely colour. She brings back memories of the outstanding type of bitches we had in abundance many years ago. No hesitation in awarding her the C.C.
2. Oakes' HOLANJA ACORN AT OLDOAK JW - Another ultra cobby young lady with the same sound beautifully balanced movement. Lovely head with short muzzle and good stop, strong reachy neck and clean well laid shoulders with correct angles. Good rise and strong low hocks, well muscled thigh. Her coat is harsh and abundant and well presented, a natural showgirl, she knows she's good and in this form must be heading for top honours.
3. Crane Duplock's - MIRENE MILLION DOLLAR BABY - Deserves a mention as she is very similar and also an excellent moving bitch. Three lovely bitches all champions in the making for sure.

Open Bitch (23) 6 absent
l. Grigoryan - RUS CH. GRILAND BEAUTY BEAR - Outstanding bitch of great quality and she caught my eye immediately. Such a beautiful cobby shape and superb head with good arched neck. She is so well balanced and sound as a bell. Her movement is positive with effortless extension. Such a fantastic class and it gave me pleasure to place her first. Res C.C.
2. Wilkinson's - CH KALAJU KLASSY RASCAL JW - Another royally bred young lady and it certainly shows. Only 3 and she is such a lovely type, very feminine and nicely balanced, fitting the standard completely. This breeder must be congratulated on her ability to consistently produce quality stock always the same make and shape and lovely breed type.
3. Kanales & Bushell's - GRK CH. ARYAKAS CALLIOPEE.

Good Citizen Bitch (5)
l. Winson's - MOONLIGHT SERENADE JW SHCM - This is a larger type of bitch and slightly longer cast. She has a good head and nice deep ribcage, ample bone and good angulation. Her coat was presented well, she is pleasing to the eye and deserved this placing.
2. McEwan's - ALLMARK PILLOWTALK OF KINDAMAGIC - Can't believe this bitch is approaching 12, she was reserve in Veteran and is still moving so well. In superb condition although her coat is a little patchy in colour now but what a credit to you, she obviously enjoys life to the full.
3. Hudson's - BOVARON PENNIES FROM HEAVEN AT HALFNHALF SHCM

THANK YOU ALL ONCE AGAIN FOR MAKING MY DAY UNFORGETTABLE, JUST ONE CRITICISM - PLEASE TRY TO MOVE THEM ON A LOOSE LEAD.

Judge - SUE SWATKINS.

left to right: MEISAN ROLY POLY ANGELICA and CH BRINKLEY SIR JONNY with judge Mrs Sue Swatkins

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