Tri-State Shetland Sheepdog Club

April 9, 2005 -- Judge: Barbara Wright
Sweepstakes: Andrew Carter

Held at Paws-N-Effect
Hamden, CT

Dogs In Competition: 63
Conformation Breakdown: 25-30(4-3)0-1

Juniors in Competition -- 5
Best Junior Handler -- Michelle Esch

Class Placements >>

Best of Breed

CH Rosmoor Rapture (Blue/B)
Sire: CH Akirene's Aramis Bi Barkley
Dam: CH Rosmoor The Epiphany
Breeder: Jennie Hynes, Rose Tomlin, Sherry Wallace
Owner: Jennie Hynes, Rose Tomlin
Handler: Jennie Hynes

Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed

CH Firesie Full Speed Ahead (Sable/D)
Sire: CH Ozark Crest City Slicker
Dam: Fireside Secret Edition
Breeder: Marianne Glisson
Owner: Julie Biasi

Best of Winners/Winners Dog -- 4 points

Norwood Mainstay Royal Caliber (Open/Black)
Sire: CH Pop Star SS Of Northern Farm
Dam: Mainstay Sophia
Breeder: Alexandra Luhrs, Paul Capobianco, Steve Barger
Owner: Alexandra Luhrs
Handler: Steve Barger

Best of Winners/Winners Bitch -- 4 points

Shaizach Iridescent (Open/Blue)
Sire: CH Virgo Tommy Tune
Dam: CH Sharzach Stardust
Breeder: Rebecca Goldberg
Owner: Rebecca Goldberg
Handler: Jennie Hynes

Reserve Winners Dog

Brandina Carmylie Double Digit (Sable/D)
Sire: Laureate Landslide
Dam: CH Carmylie Castles In The Air
Breeder: Jean Simmonds, Nancy Everett
Owner: Nancy Everett
Handler: Paul Capobianco

Reserve Winners Bitch

Cathance Secret Affair (Open/Sable)
Sire: CH Homewood Hurricane
Dam: CH Carmylie Autumn Storm
Breeder: Lynda Bernier, Jean Simmonds
Owner: Lynda Bernier

Best In Sweepstakes

Shaizach Rosalita Senorita (12/18)
Sire: Ch. Valdawn Shaizach Sovereign
Dam: Shaizach Riviera
Breeder: Rebecca Goldberg
Owner: Rebecca Goldberg
Handler: Jennie Hynes

Runner Up in Sweepstakes

Brandina Carmylie Double Digit (Sable/D)
Sire: Laureate Landslide
Dam: CH Carmylie Castles In The Air
Breeder: Jean Simmonds, Nancy Everett
Owner: Nancy Everett
Handler: Paul Capobianco

Best Junior Handler

Michelle Esch

SHELTIE QUOTE
As important as his body is, the head, in my opinion, defines the Sheltie, making him unique and unmistakable, even when compared to his cousin the Collie.

-- Mildred Nicoll, Birch Hollow

SOURCE: From the article: Ideal Type, Compiled by Tom Coen from contributions by Shetland Sheepdog breeders around the world, 2000 ASSA Handbook, p.91