2021 Ch Sh Bitch Critique
Golden Retriever Club Ch Show 11th July 2021 Bitches A lovely entry with some very close decisions in some classes. Nice to see so many feminine bitches, a few shorter on the leg for perfect balance and a few with very trimmed undercarriages. Sad to see several exhibits with the lead around their ears before
2021 Ch Sh Bitch Critique
Golden Retriever Club Ch Show 11th July 2021
Bitches
A lovely entry with some very close decisions in some classes. Nice to see so many feminine bitches, a few shorter on the leg for perfect balance and a few with very trimmed undercarriages. Sad to see several exhibits with the lead around their ears before moving but were asked to release it, not appropriate for any dog let alone a golden. Coats varied on the day and in some strong classes that had to be taken into account.
VETERAN (7 years +) BITCH (7 Entries, 2 Absent)
1st Mell Mr ML & Mrs HJ MELOAK LILY THE PINK
Headed a lovely class. Quality girl with the most super outline,Lovely head and expression, so well balanced throughout. I loved her as a young puppy and although she has taken time to mature she is finally the finished dog. She is a very sound mover and this combined with her overall quality won her the Reserve CC
2nd Harding Mrs LJ PANDREFT GRACE KELLY FOR EVENINGHILL
A rather out of coat girl, but whose movement was excellent and combined with a very nice out line, easily identified today, gave her this place. She has very good front and hind angulation and a level top line
3rd Clarke Mrs VB OUSEVALE XCUSE ME
SPECIAL VETERAN (9 years +) BITCH (5 Entries, 1 Absent)
1st Phipps-Baker Mrs SE & Baker Mr IR TENFIELD LOOKS LIKE TROUBLE AT MADDOUSE JW
Quality girl with the most lovely head and expression, straight front, level top line, good turn of stifle and strong hind quarters. She is a very sound mover and moved effortlessly, covering the ground well.
2nd Carrington Mrs V GLOI PRINCESS GRACE
Another girl shown in lovely coat and condtion. I liked her overall balance . She has a deep short coupled body giving her a well balanced outline . Good bone and nice cat like feet. Well handled .
3rd Mrs J Burrrows JOBEKA JUST A JEWELl AT DILWORTHY VW
MINOR PUPPY BITCH (9 Entries, 3 Absent)
1st Harvey Mr M & Mrs A SHEBELTA SKYE LILY
Headed a nice class. She was shown in the lovely coat and condition. Lovely head with a soft gentle expression, good length of neck with good front angulation, level top line, good turn of stifle combined with strong hind quarters which contributed to her sound movement
2nd Clarkson Mrs F DRUMKILTY TRISKELE
Another quality bitch and it was a close decision between the two. She is very mature and finished for her age. Good length of neck combined with a good layback of shoulder , good bone and feet, strong hindquarters and a good turn of stifle. Not quite as steady in hind movement as one at present but no doubt that is related to her age
3RD Ives Mrs T & Miss A BALSAMINA BELLINI
PUPPY BITCH (17 Entries, 3 Absent)
This was one of the strongest classes of the day , full of quality bitches many of whom will change places in the future and a class that bodes well for the future of the breed
1st Wooden Mrs P CATENAE CANDY FLOSS AT SALAKO
This bitch is so well balanced and stands naturally four square, Very sweet head and expression good front and hind angulation which gave her very sound movement , straight front with good bone. Handler needs a little more practice to get the best from her but learnt later it was her first time handling her. She moved beautifully to win Best Puppy in Show with my co-judges agreement
2nd Haxton Mrs C DANTASSIE DIZZIE WHIZZIE
Close decision between these 2 girls, has a lovely outline, excellent top line good turn of stifle and was another very sound mover. I liked her balance and shape. Slightly less mature than 1
3rd Andrews Mrs W & Richardson Mr & Mrs P QUAKERHALL CORAL BY PANDORA AT CATCOMBE
JUNIOR BITCH (18 Entries, 1 Absent)
1st Lane Mr R & Mrs S & Lane-Ridyard Mrs P KULAWAND SKY WITH DIAMOND
Lovely quality bitch with the most lovely outline. She is so well balanced , level top line, good bone and feet, pleasing head and expression, shown in good coat, very well presented and handled
2nd Seamons Mr PD & Mrs JL & Beeson Mrs D MESSANO JUST DANCE
Another lovely bitch who was very close up to 1, Lovely head and expression, good front and hind angulation, level top line and a very sound mover.
Think these 2 will change places many times
3rd Wooden Mrs P CATENAE CANDY FLOSS AT SALAKO
YEARLING BITCH (10 Entries, 4 Absent)
1st Robbins Mrs D & Rowark Mrs P BREKSWOOD LADY ELEANOR
Heavy bitch, but well balanced and a sound mover. Has a lot of substance but to me needs little more femininity. She has a lovely top line and her overall balance won her this class
2nd Wicklow Mr B, Mrs G & Wred Miss P GILLBRYAN GIN AND TONIC
Darker bitch with has good bone and nice cat like feet, shown in lovely coat and was well handled. She stood and move just a little wide in front but moved a little reluctantly which may have exaggerated this and could move far better on another day
3rd Shepherd Mrs T GOLMAS GILDED BREEZE OVER PARLICKVIEW
NOVICE BITCH (29 Entries, 12 Absent)
1st Lane Mr R & Mrs S & Lane-Ridyard Mrs P KULAWAND SKY WITH DIAMOND
2nd Seamons Mr PD & Mrs JL & Beeson Mrs D MESSANO JUST DANCE
3rd Taylor Mr FJ & Mrs PD PANDREFT QUITE A MELODY
UNDERGRADUATE BITCH (8 Entries, 3 Absent)
1st Seamons Mr PD & Mrs JL & Beeson Mrs D MESSANO JUST DANCE
2nd Pett Mr I & Mrs MS RUMWOOD THREE TIMES A LADY
Another quality girl shown and handled well. Loved her head and expression, shown in lovely coat and condition. Excellent top line, straight front, strong quarters which she used to advantage on the move.
3rd Wood Mrs KP ALIBREN SUMMER MOON OF LEBUINUS
GRADUATE BITCH (17 Entries, 2 Absent)
Three top quality bitches headed this class
1st Porter Mrs M & Miss S SHEARSTONE RIFF RAFF JW
It was a very close decision between these three girls and I am sure they will change places in the future.This bitch has such good front and hind angulation, lovely head and expression, level top line deep short coupled body and is a very sound mover. Shown in super coat and condition
2nd Birkin-Green Mrs S SANSUE LOVESTRUCK JW
Very close to one but not quite the maturity at present. So well balanced good length of leg, sweet head and expression, level top line good turn of stifle and moved soundly.
3rd Phipps-Baker Mrs SE & Baker Mr IR MADDOUSE TAIL Spinner .
POSTGRADUATE BITCH (15 Entries, 5 Absent)
1st Wilkinson Mrs P THE RAINS OF CASTAMERE DE BOSQUE DEL TRASGU AT PAJULA (IMP ESP)
This girl won a best puppy under me last time I judged and my opinion of her has not changed. She is still so well balanced and very sound on the move, Nice head and expression , good length of neck into well laid shoulders, level top line . Not quite in her best coat today but what she did have was very well presented and she was well handled
2nd Ives Mrs T TREWATER BUSY LIZZIE AT BALSAMINA
Like this girl who was the dam of 3rd in minor puppy and has passed on her lovely front construction and overall balance. She has the best of top lines straight front well turned stifles and has strong hind quarters. Just a fraction longer than 1
3rd Gargan Mrs G SIAGAR SCATTERED DREAMS
MID LIMIT BITCH (7 Entries, 3 Absent)
1st Taylor Mr FJ & Mrs PD PANDREFT KRYSTAL MAGIC
Lovely quality girl with a stunning outline. Excellent neck and shoulder with correct return of upper arm, level top line, good turn of stifle and moved soundly. Could have fraction more strength in head but has the most lovely expression and it is well balanced
2nd Foster Mr B & Mrs C AURISTELA SWEET SIXTEEN JW
Smaller girl than 1 but close up. She has a lovely outline , straight front, good bone and very strong quarters which she used to her advantage on the move. She was shown in lovely coat and condition. These two could change places in the future
3rd McDonald Miss M LAMANCHA KEEP A SECRET JW
LIMIT BITCH (17 Entries, 1 Absent)
1st Neil Miss M MOLOKO HOOTENANNY
I love the femininity of this bitch, no mistaking her for a dog, lovely head and a very soft expression so well made all through. In lovely coat and condition. She is so well balanced and when she does move is a sound mover. In the challenge she did not move with any drive or enthusiasm and it was a shame, as had she moved she would have been a contender for the reserve CC
2nd Haxton Mrs C DANTASSIE DISADORA
Really liked this girl so balanced throughout good front construction Level top line good turn of stifle , sound mover Just preferred the head of one in the final choice but close up to 1
3rd Hush Mr W & Mrs S BENROWAN ESPRIT
OPEN BITCH (3 Entries, 0 Absent)
Three quality bitches in this class
1st Lewis Mrs S & Miss M LOVEHAYNE BIJOU AMONG FAIRWINDS JW
To me this bitch stood out today. She caught my eye when she entered the ring and I was not disappointed when I went over her. Very nice head and expression ,good length of neck and lay back of shoulders straight front although her handler tends to stand her too wide in front, level top line ,strong quarters good bend of stifle, good bone and so full of quality. She was shown in beautiful coat and moved with great drive which she maintained until the end of the day. Delight to award her what I later learnt was her 3rd CC to give her a well deserved Sh Ch title. CC, Best bitch, Reserve Best in Show and Best opposite sex in Show
2nd Rodgers Mrs MJ ROJILLAIR EVENING MAGIC OF ODARLA JW
In many ways unlucky to meet the winner in such great form. A very sound balanced bitch, excellent top line very strong quarters and a good turn of stifle. Another one that moved with great drive but I felt could have been moved slightly slower to really demonstrate her excellent movement. Close up for the Reserve CC
3rd Simms-Stelling Mrs PA POPPYGOLD FIRE OPAL WITH STVINCENT
FIELD TRIAL BITCH (0 Entries, 0 Absent)
SPECIAL SHOW GUNDOG /WORKING GUNDOG CERT BITCH (5 Entries, 0 Absent)
Lovely to see 2 champions in this class
1st Clarkson Mrs FM CH DRUMKILTY HIBERNIA JW
A lovely quality bitch so well balanced and constructed. Good length of neck into well laid back shoulders , level top line good strong quarters with a well bent stifles, short neat hocks. Moved soundly but when it came to the challenge she was reluctant to move despite her handlers best efforts and it cost her top honours today
2nd Wheeldon Mr M & Mrs I CH THORNYWAIT FAME ‘N FORTUNE FOR CATNNELS
Another lovely champion bitch whose lovely free striding and sound movement stood out today. She is also well constructed but just preferred the overall balance of the winner. Her top line is excellent and she has has good quarters and a good turn of stifle, straight front and a sweet head and expression
3rd Bell Mrs F & Mr M ENCHANTER’S NIGHTSHADE HOGMANAY FOR HOAALOHA (IMP NLD)
SPECIAL WORKING GUNDOG BITCH (1 Entries, 0 Absent)
1st Pounds-Longhurst Mrs SH BRODENE TEMPESTIVITY TO MOSSBURN
13 year old , so happy to be in the ring. Has retained a lovely shape and is still sound on the move. Her owner is to be congratulated on keeping her in such lovely condition and on her working achievements
Anne Falconer (Judge)