THE COLLIE ASSOCIATION OPEN SHOW (SHOW 2) – 5TH JULY 2026
BEST IN SHOW CRITIQUE A wonderful atmosphere for this lovely open show ran by the very capable and friendly committee of The Collie Association who always offer excellent hospitality to their exhibitors, with fabulous food from the lovely Tracey and Joanna as always. The weather was very warm and the grass beneath the dogs feet […]
LONDON COLLIE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
7TH JUNE 2026 – BEST IN SHOW AWARDS 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 […]
BOURNEMOUTH CANINE ASSOCIATION PREMIER OPEN SHOW
FRIDAY 8TH AUGUST 2025 – Judge – Mrs Cathy Howard (SHANDLMAIN) FINNISH LAPPHUND Junior Dog/Bitch (0/0 abs) Post Graduate Dog/Bitch (1/1 abs) Open Dog/Bitch (1/0 abs) 1st Mr S & Mrs A Stanley – ANSALFROSE WIVI JW – Beautifully presented, attractive bitch approaching 3 years, lovely overall shape, good head, well set ears, decent […]
WEST OF ENGLAND COLLIE SOCIETY CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
SUNDAY 20TH JULY 2025 A great venue with a wonderful friendly atmosphere and a quality entry, with probably the best Smooth Collies currently being shown in this Country being entered, so some difficult decisions with dogs being separated by the finest points on the day and I could have given many more top awards than […]
WEST OF ENGLAND LADIES’ KENNEL SOCIETY CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
SUNDAY 27TH APRIL 2025 COLLIE (ROUGH) I was honoured by a wonderful entry of 110 dogs (119 entries) on what turned out to be a beautiful day both with the weather and the overall quality of the dogs, all of the dogs were presented well groomed by their owners/handlers, I was exceptionally pleased and a […]
GRAVESEND AND MEDWAY TOWNS CANINE SOCIETY OPEN SHOW
SUNDAY 20TH OCTOBER 2024 I would like to thank the committee for a really well run busy show especially with the awful weather conditions that the committee had to deal with. Being outside in the rain, I wish to also thank the exhibitors for their good spirits showing their dogs in the inclement weather outside […]
SMOOTH COLLIE CLUB OF GREAT BRITAIN 2023 SMOOTH COLLIE OF THE YEAR – PUPPY & VETERAN CONTESTS
SMOOTH COLLIE OF THE YEAR COMPETITION 2023 HELD ON – SATURDAY 15TH JUNE 2024 – JUDGE MRS. CATHY HOWARD (SHANDLMAIN) I was honoured to be asked to judge the Puppy and Veteran Competition. Qualifying Puppies and Veterans during 2023 had to win Best Puppy Dog or Bitch at a Championship Show and likewise for the […]
SMOOTH COLLIE CLUB OF GREAT BRITAIN – 4TH MAY 2024 – BEST IN SHOW
SMOOTH COLLIE CLUB OF GREAT BRITAIN – SUB-GROUP OPEN SHOW FOR COLLIE (SMOOTH) & COLLIE (ROUGH) SATURDAY 4TH MAY 2024 BEST IN SHOW JUDGING – SHOW 2 A wonderful warm and sunny day which was much appreciated after all the rain that we have been having of recent times, unfortunately the grass had not been […]
East of England Championship Dog Show – 8th July 2023
Unfortunately, this year was the very last ever East of England Championship Dog Show due to the East of England Showground having been sold off for housing development and other business development so the show was moved to Rutland Showground for the very last show to take place. From 2024, Boston Championship Dog Show will […]
Smooth Collie of the Year 2022 – 17th June 2023
It is always a privilege to have one or more of your dogs qualify for Smooth Collie of the Year. This event recognises the Dog and Bitch CC, Reserve CC winners and the Championship Show Best Puppy Dog and Bitch winners and Dog and Bitch Veteran winners, so is not always easy to qualify for. […]