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• Posted: August 23, 2024

2024 Bitch Critique Ch Sh

THE GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB

CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

13^TH JULY 2024

BITCHES

I was delighted and honoured to be invited to judge at this prestigious Show, and relieved that we were able to be outside where there was a lovely atmosphere. I feel that outdoor rings allow the dogs to really show their movement and drive to advantage.  Many thanks to my stewards for their hard work on what was a long day. The overall entry was high in quality and presentation was excellent however some exhibits I have admired in the past were lacking in quality of coat on the day and paid the penalty. My CC winner stood out for me however Reserve was a much harder decision with 3 or 4 exhibits very close. I would like to thank all exhibitors for accepting my decisions in a sportsmanlike way.

Baby Puppy ( 4 )

Four lovely baby puppies all were promising but at different stages, they all showed well and were confident  being handled which  at this stage I think is the main aim. 1^st Clarksons Drumkilty Nollaig Shona. Just shy of 6 months this lovely balanced puppy showed really well. Sweet expression and lovely head shape with just the right amount of bone and depth of body for her age. Excellent overall confirmation and very happy on the move should have a very bright future. BBPIS

2^nd Fosters Auristela Singing Hinnie. Not as well developed as 1 but time will resolve that. Very appealing head and expression, good shoulder placement and level topline. Moved well for such a youngster. 3^rd Rees’s Drumkilty Merry and Bright For Catenae. Similar comments as 2 with all the attributes for a promising show career.

Veteran ( 7+ years ) (11)

I was impressed with the depth of quality of both Veteran classes. 1^st Ives’s Sh Ch Trewater  Busy Lizzie At Balsamina. I’ve admired this bitch from ringside and today I was able to confirm why. Beautifully presented in lovely coat and condition, loved her head and expression, well constructed with a balanced frame, correct tailset and level topline which she kept on the move. Covered the ground really well with super head carriage which just helped take the class today BV and with my co- judges agreement  BVIS. 2^nd Clarkes’ Sunnyoak Cherry Blossom. Slightly larger frame than 1 but still presented a very balanced outline shown in lovely pale coat . So feminine with a melting expression good shoulder placement deep body with good spring of rib. Strong rear quarters. Moved with a good stride keeping her balance. Very close decision.

3^rd  Robbins and Rowarks’ Quakerhall Lady Bountiful  By Brekswood JW. Very well put together good overall balance with straight forelegs and well-turned stifle. Strong straight hocks enabled her to move out well

Veteran (9 + yrs)  ( 6 )

1^st Maynards  Tamniarn Ella Belle To Chinnordale. Super quality bitch shown in  profuse gold coat. Excellent shoulder placement, deep through the heart, well turned stifle and straight hock. Looked a picture on the move with good length of stride. 2^nd Vermanders’ SRB/LUX/BEL Ch/BEL Sh Ch Next Miracle Of Sunshine’s Valley  WW18 Lovely feminine bitch in dense pale coat. Beautiful head and melting expression, well balanced throughout, deep well sprung ribs, nicely turned stifle and tight feet. Super presentation. Moved well. 3^rd Crookes and Jenkinsons’ Sh Ch Stanroph Still The Same JW. Completed a quality threesome with movement that defied her age and always giving her all.

Minor Puppy (11)

Very strong puppy classes with all at different stages of development. 1^st Kings’ Ashbyglen I Put A Spell On You. This young puppy ticked all the boxes for me today. So well balanced and ultra feminine. Pretty light gold coat and dark pigment. Super head and kind expression, good reach of neck, dead level topline and tailset. Well bodied for one so young. She was so happy on the move she commanded your attention. Very well presented. BP and in agreement with my co-judge BPIS.  2^nd Wheeldon and Hurrys’ Dewmist Dolce Vita With Catnnels. Appealing pale coated youngster nice head shape kind eye and dark pigment. Not as finished as 1 but that will come with time. Well-constructed front assembly with level topline and good bone. Movement was straight and true. 3^rd Turners’ Amilone Missfire. At just 6 months this youngster completed a lovely trio she was feminine well balanced and very confident. She showed really well for her first time out.

Puppy (11)

1^st Kings’ Ashbyglen I Put A  Spell  On You. 2^nd Russell-Bonds Rosinante Guinevere. Reserve in a strong MP class. Lovely feminine puppy in pale coat. Nice head and soft expression, reachy neck and good shoulder placement, straight front and well angulated rear quarters. Very balanced on the move. 3^rd Coles’ Rooksbury Aurora. Another quality puppy similar in type to 2, very feminine, good overall construction moved out well.

Junior  (14)

1^st Falconers’ Cheek To Cheek Unbridled Dreams For Siatham. Quality girl  in lovely pale coat. Maturing nicely. Very feminine, lovely head and kind dark eye, well-constructed front, short coupled and good width and turn of stifle. Super balance which she kept on the move. 2^ndLeonards Ambersun Summersault Back To Wynrita.  Another youngster full of quality not quite the maturity in body of 1 but everything in place. Appealing feminine head, enhanced with dark pigment.  In lovely coat and condition, she presented a very balanced picture and was well angulated fore and aft. Moved with purpose  and accuracy. 3^rd Jones and Atheys’  Baricia Bella Rosa At Ninell. Attractive pale coated girl very feminine just turned 12 months. Shoulders well laid, straight forelegs and well angulated rear. On the road to maturity with lots of potential and spot on for her age.

Yearling (16)

1^st Gaylers’  Carolake  X’Marks The Spot JW. Well balanced girl shown in beautiful dense wavy coat. Compact mature body with good bone. Appealing expression, kind eye. Good shoulder placement, ribs well sprung and well turned stifle. Happy attentive girl on the move. 2^nd Leonards Ambersun Summersault Back To Wynrita. 3^rd Harpers’  Tullochmohr Ray Of Sunshine At Glynerva JW. Compact quality girl well put together shown in pretty mid gold coat. Freestanding she has such a balanced outline. Accurate action on the move.

Novice (16)

1^st Kings’ Ashbyglen I Put A  Spell  On You. 2^nd Waebeke-Neves’ Old Style From Double Gold. Well-presented girl in lovely wavy gold coat enhanced with pale feathering. Good reach of neck, shoulders well laid and level topline. Straight strong hocks moved with drive. 3^rd O’Neils  Strathlon April Bonnie Lass. Feminine young girl shown in pale coat, well-made throughout just needs to mature in body to complete the picture. Well presented.

Undergraduate (13)

1^st Falconers’ Cheek To Cheek Unbridled Dreams For Siatham. 2^nd Leonards Ambersun Summersault Back To Wynrita.  3^rd Lists’ Haydengold Moment In Time. Appealing young girl not yet in full coat but nothing to hide, balanced outline and well angled fore and aft. Covered the ground well with measured stride.

Graduate (15)

Three beautiful bitches heading this quality class similar in type really splitting hairs. 1^st  Clarkes’ Sunnyoak The Look Of Love. Very feminine well-made girl in lovely pale coat filled my eye. Loved her head and expression, dark pigment, reachy neck, good shoulder placement and well balanced frame. Strong rear quarters enabled her to move well.  Stood out for me. 2^nd Leemings Kadaka Kalypso At Iscadu JW. Close up to 1 similar comments apply.  Super feminine girl, lovely balanced outline straight forelegs stood on nice tight feet. In fabulous coat and condition shown and presented well. 3^rd Fosters’ Eau  My Gold V D Corner Brook For Auristela JW.  Very appealing young lady, lovely shape in  pretty pale coat, well made throughout. Moved out well.

Post Graduate (12)

1^st Iives’ Balsamina Bellini JW. Ultra feminine girl, lovely head shape and melting expression. Not yet in full coat but presented super balanced outline. Reachy neck, shoulders well placed, dead level topline with tail straight off her back. Good width and turn of stifle. Accurate mover covered the ground well.

2^nd Hill and Smiths’ Megarvey Deja Vu JW. Larger framed girl shown in beautiful mid gold coat in fabulous condition. Well-constructed fore and aft, stood well up on her pasterns, strong straight hocks. Moved with drive shown and presented to advantage.  3^rd Madisons’  Jaymardy Sweet Caroline JW.  Close decision.  Super pale bitch, gentle expression well bodied frame, short couplings and well-turned stifle. Moved with purpose.

Mid Limit (13)

2 beautiful bitches very similar in type and quality 1^st Haxtons Dantassie Dizzie Heights . In fabulous pale coat such good condition. So well balanced both standing and on the move. Feminine head and dark eye just the right amount of bone. Correct shoulders and well angulated rear quarters. So happy on the move, strode out well. 2^nd Bufton and Rileys’ Phoslas Polly Flinders. Same comments as 1 apply to this very appealing pale coated bitch. Well constructed throughout. Really filled my eye and decision was so close. 3^rd Hill and  Smiths’ Megarvey Clementine JW. Quality girl in mid gold coat beautifully presented  showing a super outline with level topline and good turn of stifle. Moved out well.

Limit (11)

Really spoilt for choice in this class with some beautiful bitches to go over, first  3 could easily change places on another day. 1st Lanes’ Kulawand Sky with Diamonds. Quality girl, so feminine with super balanced outline. Lovely head with dark eye, correct shoulder placement, well ribbed body, short coupled  and well angulated quarters.  She moved really well with good drive and reach which helped take the class today. Considered for RCC.  2^nd  Campions’ Fenpinque Vogue. Another quality bitch in lovely coat and condition.  Well constructed overall, good reach of neck, level topline and tailset. Short strong hocks and neat feet . Shown to advantage both freestanding or stacked .

3^rd Falconers’ Soneve Simply Special For Siatham. She completed a lovely trio. Lovely head and expression with good dark pigment. Deep through the heart, straight front and good width and turn of stifle. Not quite in full coat today but none the less looked a picture both standing and on the move.

Open (8)

1^st Fosdikes’ Meiepere You Are My Sunshine EST/LVA JCH/BALT JW’18.

From the moment this beautiful bitch entered the ring she did not put a foot wrong. Freestanding she was so attentive to her handler and  never stopped showing she drew my attention each time I turned. Lovely wavy pale coat in super condition, the most lovely feminine head and melting expression. So well balanced from any angle. Excellent overall construction, straight forelegs well under her body, well-turned stifle and straight hocks. On the move she retained her balance and with super head carriage she looked an absolute picture. This was her day and I was delighted to award her the CC. I’m sure the next two wont be long in coming.

2^nd Crookes and Jenkinsons Sh Ch Quakerhall Flare By Pandora. I’ve admired this bitch for some time and was so pleased to have the opportunity to go over her. Excels in breed type and so well balanced. In super condition she was shown in beautiful mid gold coat. Excellent shoulder placement level topline and well angulated strong quarters. She gave her all and her super animated movement with drive and reach gave her the edge today and the RCC.

3^rd Nelsons Cadwst Eternal Flame Slightly larger frame than 1 and 2 but lovely overall balance, excellent conformation and kept her outline on the move. Unfortunate to meet 1 and 2 on such good form..

Special Show Gundog/Working Gundog Certificate (3)

1^st O’Gormans’  Ch Thornywait Top Notch For Berrymeade JW SGWC.

Quality well balanced girl in pretty mid gold coat. Excellent well-muscled condition. Reachy neck, shoulders well placed and well angulated quarters. Moved with drive straight and true both coming and going away. 2^nd Hardings’ Eveningill Going Dutch SGWC. Reserve in a strong Limit class. Another girl in super condition and shown in lovely pale gold coat. Well-made throughout, deep well ribbed body, level topline and stood on nice tight feet. Covered the ground well.

PETER DRURY

Judge