February 25, 2006 -- Judge:
Mark McMillan Sweepstakes Judges --
Carol Metz
Held at
University Plaza Hotel
Columbus, Ohio
Dogs In Competition: 103
Conformation Breakdown: 47-47 (4-2) 1-2
Juniors In Competition: 8
Best
of Breed
CH Neahm's Kiss Me Kate (Sable/B)
Sire: CH Ilemist As You Like It
Dam: CH McCarthy's Irish Eyes
Breeder: Walt and Mary Christiansen and Virginia Robinson
Owner: Walt and Mary Christiansen and Virginia Robinson
Best Opposite Sex to Best of Breed
CH Integra Indelible Ink of Merridon (Tri/D)
Sire: CH Meridon Covewind Stockbroker
Dam: Oakcrest Integra Heaven Sent
Breeder: Pamela Barnhart and Mark Lucas
Owner: Boyd and Juanita Smith
Winners Dog -- 5 points
Blue Heavens Simply Black (Open/Black)
Sire: CH Blue Heavens Simply Shocking
Dam: CH Blue Heavens Songbird
Breeder: Lisa and Lloyd Graser
Owner: Lisa and Lloyd Graser
Reserve Winners Dog
Belmark Lo and Behold (6-9)
Sire: CH Bach Belmark On Canvas
Dam: Karmix Third Watch
Breeder: Bella Thompson
Owner: Bella Thompson
Best of Winners/Winners Bitch -- 5 points
C-A-Moon Marina Del Rey (Open/Sable)
Sire: CH Macdega Sausalito
Dam: C-A-Moon Miami
Breeder: Cheryl Moon Kelly
Owner: Cheryl Moon Kelly
Jesstar Maverick
Sire: CH Integra Indelible Ink of Merridon
Dam: CH Bach Can't Fight The Moonlight
Breeder; Jessica Starbuck
Owner: Sandra Allen
Best Junior Handler
Lauren Boston
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
