Show Results & Critiques 2010

East Of England Championship Show

Ch. Philemon Secret Smile With Sengalas. 1st Open Bitch & CC. Judge Diane Mottram.

"Enchanting bitch, who immediately takes the eye, such a showgirl with the most beautiful feminine head and endearing expression, of correct proportions and her outline is quite stunning, presented in immaculate order and has ground covering movement around the ring CC."

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Bath Canine Society Championship Show 2010

Sengalas Indiana Jones. Reserve Best In Show, Judge Mr Robin Searle.

"Flowing outline & movement, correct coat of good texture, in hard body condition, darkest of eyes & pigmentation, plenty of daylight under his body, another outstanding quality dog."

Sengalas Indiana Jones. Pastoral Group 1. Judge Gwen Mogford.

" Today his 2nd CC congratulations. A top quality male, nicely bred I note, ideal size, not over done, super head piece, guilefully presented and in top condition. Good balance, correct ribcage, well coupled, strong muscled hindquarters, correct hocks, good second thighs, loved his head and expression, jacket and texture. So sound on the move a dream to handle to perfection."

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Working & Pastoral Breeds Assocation of Wales.

Ch Philemon Secret Smile With Sengalas. 1st Open Bitch CC & BOB. Judge Mrs Stella Clark.

"Topped a class of stunning bitches, when going over her my first thought was wrap her up and take her home. A slate bitch of jaw dropping beauty. I have judged this breed for many years and have had the pleasure of judging some of the best in the world. This bitch takes her place amongst them. All you could wish for in head, construction, coat and movement. I could not take my eyes from her as she moved out with smooth, effortless far reaching gait, her head in the correct position, firm back, level top line, in complete harmony with her handler CC & BOB"

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Crufts Critiques

Philemon Secret Smile With Sengalas. 1st Limit Bitch. CC & BOB Judge Lesley Tomlinson.

"When this elegant slate bitch first moved around the ring I had goosebumps! She epitomises everything I look for in a Beardie - balance, elegance, strength, class and that extra pizzaz. On handling she was everything I thought I would feel. The most beautiful head with melting expression, really well placed shoulders with lovely length of upper arm, deep chest, correct ribcage both in length and shape, the desired short loin and lovely angulated stifle with well let down hocks. Lovely flowing coat with that little bit of movement that I feel is so important as it shows the difference between a Beardie and an Afghan type ramrod straight coat. Whenever I asked her to move, it was so easy and effortless and I could have watched her all day. She was in complete harmony with her handler and when it came to the ticket she didn't ask, she demanded! Was very proud to give her her 2nd CC and I know her third will not be far away. Was thrilled when the referee awarded her BOB and to put the icing on the cake, she pulled out all the stops to get Group 3. Just a pity that the fluffy microphone was sticking out at her height in the big ring and upset her a little, however she quickly recovered and did the breed proud."

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"Square head with strong muzzle and large teeth, correct lean active look with daylight under body, moderate length of neck flowing into angulated shoulder, good depth and length of ribcage, level topline, low tail set reaching past hocks, plenty of weather resistant coat, moved with effortless strides, sensible temperment." Pastoral Group Judge Mr Robin Searl.

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Sengalas Indiana Star. 3rd Post Grad Bitch. Judge Lesley Tomlinson.

"Slate bitch who oozed quality, liked her profile and elegance. Lovely strong head with soft expression, good mouth and underjaw, lovely shoulders and chest, good length of back and well angulated rear, looked lovely on the move and was in harmony with her handler."

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Sengalas Indiana Jones. 1st Mid Limit Dog. Judge Mr Bob Manning.

" A real top quality beardie, stood as if he owned the world and he did not disappoint when examined. In wonderful coat in condition and texture, loved his masculine head, correct bite and strong jaw, with super eye colour to match his coat, nicely arched neck, good lay of shoulder and length of upper arm. Deep chest in his correctly shaped ribcage revealing a nice short loin. Good rear angulation that together with his shoulder lay promised good action. He kept his promise and in perfect unison with his handler he looked untiring as he moved as if he could do it with his eyes shut. A little maturity still to come and then he will not often meet such formidable company, on those days he will be hard to beat."

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Eastern Bearded Collie Association Championship Show

Philemon Secret Smile With Sengalas. 1st Limit Bitch CC & BIS Judge Mrs Kim Evans

" Such an elegant eye catching outline this bitch has, good bone and lovely reach of neck, well laid shoulder and good upper arm to match with length of back coming from rib giving a level top line which she kept standing and moving, lithe in body condition, her short loin leads to a nicely shaped croup and well let down hocks which she used to move positively with drive, just the right amount of coat and on top form she presented quality on the move and on examination."

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Sengalas Indiana Star. 1st Post Graduate Bitch. Judge Mrs Kim Evans.

"Quality slate bitch in lovely condition. Good head and arch of neck, she keeps a very nice topline length of back coming from her rib and has a good depth of chest, sympathetically handled to show her reach and drive from nice rear, lovely tail carriage."

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