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2018 BCCA National Sacramento

2018 BCCA National Oct 5th, Best of Breed

Amelia, BISS GChB Sengalas Amelia McCrystal, PT

wins Best Opposite Sex in a very high quality competitive bitch line up under breeder Judge Mr. Michael Lewis (Potterdale).

Thank you Colleen Stead for showing Amelia so beautifully, I will be forever grateful.

2018 BCCA National Oct 4th

Everett, McCrystal Forever Timeless wins RWD for a 3 pt major

under breeder Judge Mr. Michael Lewis (Potterdale)

Thank you Colleen Stead for showing Everett.  You two made a great team.

Amelia wins a BISS at the BCC So. Cal. Regional under Breeder Judge Pam Douglas

Northern California Bearded Collie Fanciers, Regional June 8, 2018

Amelia showed her socks off again, and received Best Opposite under Breeder Judge Sharon Ipser.  Because of this win, Amelia now has her Bronze Grand Champion.

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On the same day , Amelia’s son Everett won Best in Sweeps under Breeder Judge Cindy Alspaugh.  Everett went on in the regular classes to win his Open Dog class under Breeder Judge Sharon Ipser.  The following day, Everett won Winners Dog and Best of Winners for a 5 point major under respected Judge Jon Cole.  (June 9, 2018, Contra Costa County)

 

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Bearded Collie Club of So. Cal. Regional, Saturday March 31, 2018

Amelia in her prime at age 5.5 years old, showed like a champ and went on to win Best in Show Specialty under

New Zealand Breeder Judge Pam Douglas!

Many thanks to Lauren Hay-Lavitt, who artfully showed Amelia in her usual elegant fashion, also thanks to Benjie, Lauren’s right hand who always masterfully presents Amelia to look her best.  And Everett, Amelia’s son, went on to win Best in Sweeps under Breeder Judge Casey Minner and then goes on to win Reserve Winners Dog under Judge Pam Douglas that same day.

 

 

 

Amazing Critiques!  Thank you judges!

Everett, McCrystal Forever Timeless:  What a puppy!  Such lovely, long balanced strides and handled at a perfect pace for him.  Plenty of reach in front and nice driving rear with no kick.  Wonderful head.  Perfect proportions.  Nice dark eye and pigment.  Great steady temperment.  Excellent shoulder and front assembly with well-matched rear;  if I’m being picky, he’s a little flatter in croup, but still has good tail set and carriage.  He really makes quite a picture.  Expect big things from this boy.  Best in Sweepstakes Breeder Judge Casey Minner

Everett, McCrystal Forever Timeless:  17 month slate dog, who exhibits a very nice outline with correct proportions.  He has a very good head, lovely typical expression and eye colour.  Correct reach of neck that flows into well laid shoulders.  Correct chest shape and well ribbed back.  His hindquarter angulation matches his fore.  Level top line which was held on the move.  He moved correctly with reach and drive.  True coming and going.  His adult coat is coming in.  Reserve Winners Dog Breeder Judge Pam Douglas (New Zealand, Llanddona)

 

Best of Breed

GCH Sengalas Amelia McCrystal PT:  Five-year-old bitch who took my eye the minute she came into the ring.  She is not exaggerated in any way.  Very feminine bitch with excellent body proportions.  Excellent head with correct proportions with correct dark eye giving that “melting expression and window to the soul.”  Lovely reach of neck flowing into well laid shoulders.  Her chest is deep and correct shape.  Well ribbed back with a short strong loin.  Her croup is correctly laid.  She moved true coming and going and covered the ground effortlessly.  It was privilege to judge this bitch.  Breeder Judge Pam Douglas, New Zealand, Llanddona

Prior to the So. Cal Regional, Everett has been selectively shown in late 2017 and early 2018 to win several winner’s dog for a few single points.

 

Bearded Collie Club of So. Cal. Regional, Friday March 31, 2017

Amelia showed her socks off, morning show received a Best Opposite under Judge Mr. David Powers.

The afternoon show Amelia received an Award of Merit from Judge Mr. Donovan Thompson.

Kern County Kennel Club, supported entry, Saturday April 1, 2017

Amelia was given Best of Breed against a very competitive group.  Amelia and her ‘person’ Lauren Hay-Lavitt then went on to win the Herding Group under Judge Ms. Gloria Kerr.

Ms. Kerr remarked on Amelia’s movement, she stated “she just floats around the ring.”

First time in the best in show ring and Amelia kept showing her socks off.   She loves the clapping!

Thank you to all the beardie people that came to support Amelia, it was an honor and a privilege.

Kern County Kennel Club,  Sunday April 2, 2017

Amelia was awarded best opposite by Judge Mrs. Terry M. DePietro

 

“Vander”  Ch Now and Then Vanderbilt with McCrystal

also received 2 Selects at the Bearded Collie Club of So. Cal. Regional, Friday March 31, 2017

Vander will be working on acquiring his Grand Championship this year.

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On October 23, 2016, a 1 lb singleton puppy was born,

Everett’s sire is Tolkien Mister Brownlock (many thanks to Angela Stein)

We are over the moon with our new addition, Everett, McCrystal Forever Timeless, please visit “Litters” page for more photos

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Northwest Bearded Collie Club of Puget Sound, July 29, 2016

Judge Roger Hartinger

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Vander also finished his championship this day, see his page “Vander”  for photos.

 Santa Maria Kennel, July 10, 2016

Best of Breed , Judge Patricia Trotter

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Winners Dog and Best of Winners for a major- Vander “Now and Then Vanderbilt with McCrystal”

Yosemite Kennel Club, June 10, 2016,

Northern California Bearded Collie Fanciers Regional

Judge Robert Lamm:

BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX GCH SENGALAS AMELIA MCCRYSTAL – Nice black bitch with good shoulders and movement.

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Silver Bay Kennel Club, Feb 28, 2016

Amelia Best Opposite Sex under Judge Sheila Polk

 

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The KC of Palm Springs, Jan 10th, 2016

Vander Group 1 Puppy under Judge Mrs. Liz Bianchi

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The KC of Palm Springs, Jan 9th, 2016

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Malibu Kennel Club December 7, 2015

Best of Breed under Judge John P. Wade

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NEW TITLE:   Grand Champion Sengalas Amelia McCrystal

Grand Champion takes 25 points and 3 majors.  This is something that Amelia and I have been working on the past 2 years.

Despite the fact, me having 2 knee surgeries and back issues, I managed to put every one of these grand champion points on her myself.

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Vander, Amelia & Aggie 

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The 2015 BCCA National, Vander showed for the first time,

did very well, details on his page.

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Amelia also showed well, she had fun in a most stunning Best of Breed line up with Lauren and then with me showing her on Friday October 2, 2015.

 

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Our Newest Addition :

Now and Then Vanderbilt with McCrystal (May 31, 21015)

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 See his page for more details, thanks for visiting. 

 

 

Aggie (Ch Highlander MacAgatha, CD)

Obedience Medallion for 2014

Thank you Beth Tilson (Highlander) & Sherrie Bie (Owner of Aggie’s Sire)   Aggie is very attentive and eager to please, was a pleasure doing all this hard work, over 2 years worth.  🙂

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Amelia, health clearances CHIC OFA

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May 16, 2015, BOB Group 2 new title for sister Flair! Congrats to our UK relative!

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Very proud of sister Flair, first Sengalas to get a Show Certificate of Merit, Well done Mark, Clare & Flair!!

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OH Group 3 Sat. May 17, 2015, Mt. Palomar Kennel Club

Thank you Judge Gary Myers

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Huge Congrats to Litter Sister Flair,

“Sengalas Indiana Eclipse for Emazenridge JW “

Again! Huge congrats!  Redditch & District Open Show

Best of Breed and Group 2 on Saturday May 17, 2015!  New title SHCM!  

Many congrats to Flair & owners Clare & Mark!!!

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Brother (earlier litter) Frank (Can Ch Sengalas Frankly Classical) won Best of Breed on April 19th, 2015 under Judge Kevin Young.

Well done Frank & Julie!  Frank also acquired his American Championship this same day.

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Half-sister Scarlett (Am Ch Potterdale Diamond Jubilee) won big at the NCBCC Regional Specialty show!

April 17th, 2015, Best of Breed under breeder Judge Yvonne Fox (Bushblades)

over a very competitive line up.

Scarlett also acquired her Grand Championship this same day.

Congrats Scarlett & Casey!

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We attended Crufts on March 6, 2015,  Colleen and Amelia’s Sister, Erin

“Champion Sengalas Breaking Dawn for Clovabrae JW”

received  

BCX Top Bearded Collie Bitch 2014!

Erin also received:

Bearded Collie Club Tambora Trophy Winner 2014

Dog World/Arden Grange Top Bearded Collie 2014

 Many Congratulations to Colleen Stead and her beautiful Erin,

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