We would like to say a big Thank You to breed judge Graham Atkins for awarding the CC at SWKA to Russell, CH Potterdale Platinum Plus and for seeing the quality in Dusty, Potterdale Magic Dust and giving him the RCC. Well done Carole Lewry on another succesful day.

This was Russell's 24^th CC giving him the same amount of CCs as his mother and father combined.

On the 14^th September Lulu produced two lovely little black girls.
Mum and pups are doing very well.

We had no idea when we were competing in a very wet breed ring for Best of Breed that Russell CH Potterdale Platinum Plus would eventually be awarded absoloute Top Honours of Best in Show the following day.

This critique from Breed Judge Barrie Croft was amazing: "well what do you say about this super male? Fills the eye from nose to tail end, to top this quality entry today about says it all, I can give no bigger compliment than he is the best Bearded Collie I have ever judged anywhere & I gave it much thought before I made that statement! Loved him."

Thank You to Judges Derek Smith (Group 1) & Andrew Brace (BIS) for thinking so highly of our boy.

At Bournemouth we had a lovely sunny weekend break. Oliver Potterdale Potential co-owned with my good friend Alison Edinboro won first in Junior, giving him the final points for his Junior Warrent. Russell, CH Potterdale Platinum Plus won his 21^st CC followed by BOB under well respected judge Christina Bailey. Later in the day he competed in the Pastoral group and won Group 1 under judge Keith Baldwin. 2 days later we took part in Best in Show where the judge Espen Engh said in his critique: Two dogs were in contention for RBIS, the Bearded Collie & the Japanese Chin.

Russell is currently Top Bearded Collie in Dog World's Top Dog competition.

4^th June Southern Counties Canine Association
Judge Elina Haapaniemi, Finland

Potterdale had a very successful day at the show Russell, CH Potterdale Platinum Plus won his 17^th CC and Dusty, Potterdale Magic Dust owned in partnership with Carole Lewry gave her a wonderful birthday present by winning the RCC. This must be a lucky show for Dusty as he won the RCC here under another Finnish judge at just 6 months of age. Russell's children also did well with Misty, Potterdale Platinum Star winning 2 first and Oliver, Potterdale Potential winning second in their respective classes.

29^th May Bath Canine Society
Judge Lynn J Salt

We attended Bath for the first time in many years. The weather was lovely and Russell, CH Potterdale Platinum Plus won his 10^th RCC

6^th May Birmingham Dog Show Society
Judge Jackie James, Charncroft

Russell, CH Potterdale Platinum Plus won another RCC

Winning Best in Show at a Club Show is always special so we were thrilled when Russell, CH Potterdale Platinum Plus won the CC under well respected judge Frank Kane and was then awarded Best in Show by Sandra Taylor.

It was nice that his son Oliver, Potterdale Potential won 1 st in junior on the same day.

23^rd April WELKS
Judge Derek Smith

We are really pleased that Russell, CH Potterdale Platinum Plus won his 15^th CC at WELKS

Brian, Multi Ch Potterdale Golddust, owned by Charlott Sandberg, Farmarens, new swedish blood tracking champion has proved that Molly can produce both Brains and Beauty. We are so proud of him!

Congratulation to Alison and Oliver, Potterdale Potential Best Puppy in Show and Maureen and Misty, Potterdale Platinum Star Best Bitch Puppy in Show. Well done to you both!

16^th January 2016 Manchester Dog Show Society
Judge Ronald Irving

CH Potterdale Platinum Plus, Russell began the year well by winning his 14^th CC, also BOB and was shortlisted in the group. We were very proud of his babies, Oliver - Potterdale Potential and Misty - Potterdale Platinum Star, who won their respective Minor Puppy Classes.