Eastern Counties Golden Retriever Club

My sincere thanks to the committee for inviting me to judge at this friendly well-run show. Thank you to my excellent stewards Sue & Karen and also to all of the exhibitors who gave me the opportunity to judge their beautiful bitches. As to be expected there were some difficult choices, I was looking for type, but particularly balance and symmetry, and was delighted with my final line up.

Baby Puppy Bitch (2,1ab)

1st Weeks & Brown Sylahra Wish you Were Mine

Pretty 5 1/2 month baby, lovely head shape, good length of muzzle and dark pigment, good length of neck, with well laid back shoulders, good return of upper arm and legs placed under the body. Adequate ribbing for age, short coupled with well developed quarters. Moved with super reach and drive for one so young. BBPIS

Minor Puppy Bitch (12, 1bs)

1st Cruttwell Ashbyglen to Honour You

Beautifully made puppy who presented a super outline, balanced but still with scope for onward development, she had a well-proportioned head, good length of muzzle, good ear placement, good length of neck with correct front assembly, level topline, well ribbed for age, well developed quarters, she moved out really well with good tail carriage to win this lovely class. Best Puppy Bitch

2nd Mandley Maltqudos Vanity Fayre

Really liked this pretty pale bitch, lovely well-proportioned head, good pigment, good length of neck, well laid shoulders and return of upper arm, fraction longer cast than winner but level topline, well-developed quarters and moved out well.

3rd Wilson Pearlbarn Pippa

Puppy Bitch (9, 1abs)

1st Cruttwell Ashbyglen to Honour You – as before

2nd Mandley Maltqudos Vanity Fayre – as before

3rd Hills & Smith Megarvey Cocomelon

Junior Bitch (11, 2abs)

1st Loverock & Walden-Smith Lovissa Seeing Stars

Such a super quality young bitch with a beautifully balanced outline, such a pretty well-proportioned head, good width to skull, length of muzzle, good pigment, correct ear placement, good reach of neck, correctly constructed throughout, strong level topline, well-developed quarters, in super coat and condition. Her balance and symmetry came into its own on the move where she went really well with a long easy stride.

2nd Youngson Linirgor Adeline at Treeveville JW

Another super quality youngster who pushed the winner hard here and could easily change places, she has such a beautiful head and expression, also had the balanced outline I was looking for, good reach of neck, strong level topline, well ribbed, well-developed hindquarters. Another who moved out really well.

3rd Tomasegovic Blondilex Keep the Magic Alive

Yearling (7, abs)

1st Clarkson Drumkilty Nollag Shona JW

Substantial pale bitch whose balance and outline struck me on the first glance round. Particularly good to go over, lovely head & expression, good pigment, good reach of neck, well laid shoulders with correct return of upper arm, strong level topline, well-developed quarters with good muscle tone, moved well on an even stride.

2nd O’Neill Strathlon Morning Breeze

Smaller framed than winner but equally balanced, pretty head & expression, good reach of neck, correctly laid shoulders, good bone, well ribbed, strong level topline, well-developed quarters and presented in good coat and condition. Moved out very well.

3rd Shaw & Robertshaw Aurgentious Melion an Ki at Akenscales JW

Novice (6)

1st Cruttwell Ashbyglen to Honour You – as before

2nd Mandley Maltqudos Vanity Fayre – as before

3rd Tomasegovic Blondilex Keep the Magic Alive

Debutant (6)

1st Cruttwell Ashbyglen to Honour You – as before

2nd Mandley Maltqudos Vanity Fayre – as before

3rd Tomasegovic Blondilex Keep the Magic Alive

Undergraduate (2)

1st Buckles Brazenbeacon Artemis JW

Lovely balanced outline when stood, pretty head with kind expression, good reach of neck with well laid shoulders, level topline, in good coat and condition. Sound level moved with good drive

2nd Searle Astleyfold Snowy Bell JW

Paler bitch with a good outline, clean through neck and shoulders, well ribbed with good topline, well-developed quarters. A bit flatfooted which just spoilt her movement but she had good reach and drive.

Graduate (6,1ab)

1st King Ashbyglen I Put a Spell on You JW

Shortlisted to my final 4, what a quality bitch she is, just so balanced and symmetrical, she never put a foot wrong. Excels in balance and correctly proportioned throughout, pretty head with good width to skull, good length to muzzle, lovely pigment and eye colour, correctly made from head to tail, strong level topline, well ribbed, moved straight and true with a free and easy stride. Presented in super coat and condition and would make a worthy title holder I am sure her day will come

2nd Robbins & Rowark Brekswood Honey Bee JW

Another super quality bitch who was slightly more compact than winner, she had the most beautiful feminine head, another who was beautifully made throughout, well ribbed with super topline, well-developed quarters. In super coat and condition and moved beautifully in all directions.

3rd Mandley Maltqudos Enchanted JW

Post Graduate (6, 1ab)

1st May Cherrygold Storytellen JW

Another of my shortlisted final 4 and another worthy titleholder, what strikes you on first glance is her text book construction and overall quality. She has a beautiful proportioned head, lovely eye colour and expression, lovely bone and feet, well sprung ribs, strong level topline, in super coat and condition. As her construction depicts, she moved well in all directions with a long easy stride. Balance & symmetry both standing and on the move.

2nd Pratt Rosyth Kind of Magic

Such a lovely type who was beautifully balanced, she had a good reach of neck, well laid shoulders, strong level topline, well-developed quarters. In good condition and moved soundly and steadily with correct tail carriage.

3rd Leonard Ambersun Summersault Back to Wynrita JW

Mid Limit (6)

1st Moss Molbram Venosa at Carianjo

Up to size pale bitch who appealed for her beautifully balanced outline, she has a lovely head & expression, good pigment, well made throughout, presented in super condition and moved very well to win this good class

2nd Zubair Thornywait Nemesis

Such a beautiful bitch but just preferred overall balance of the winner today, lovely head and expression, with good pigment, text book construction all through, well ribbed with strong level topline, presented in super coat and condition and also moved very well.

3rd Clunie Warrentor Nohkalikai JW

Limit (8)

1st Hill & Smith Megarvey Clementine JW

In my final 4 and ultimately gave her all to win the CC which I later leant made her up, many congratulations. Symmetrical and balanced from every angle. This super quality bitch had it all for me today, such a beautiful feminine balanced head, correctly proportioned with lovely pigment, dark brown eyes giving such a kind and friendly expression. Good length of neck which flowed into well laid shoulders, good length of upper arm which correctly placed the legs under her body, she had deep well sprung ribs, short coupled, well-developed quarters which were well muscled. On the move she was powerful with drive and a long stride. In gleaming coat and condition with correct tail carriage just completed the picture. BIS on the referee decision

2nd Rodgers Ambersun Passione of Odarla JW

Unlucky to meet the winner here on such top form as, although slightly longer cast than winner, she is a quality bitch all through. She has a beautiful head & expression, good reach of neck, correctly made all through, strong level topline, well spring ribs and deep through heart, well developed and muscled quarters. Moved out very well indeed with correct tail carriage.

3rd Jackson-Haines Leighsham Chantilly JW

Open (12,2abs)

1st Loverock & Waldron-Smith Sh Ch Thornywait Starstruck with Lovissa JW

What a super class this was for depth of quality – well deserved winner who had such a beautiful feminine balanced head, correctly proportioned with lovely pigment, dark brown eyes giving such a feminine, kind and friendly expression. Good length of neck which flowed into well laid shoulders, good length of upper arm which correctly placed the legs under her body, she had deep well sprung ribs, short coupled, well-developed quarters which were well muscled. On the move she was powerful with drive and a long stride. In gleaming coat and condition with correct tail carriage just completed the picture. Delighted to award her the RCC

2nd May Cherrygold Storyteller JW

A favourite of mine as gave her BPIS at her first show. Delighted to have the opportunity to see her again and she did not disappoint. Such a beautiful feminine balanced head, correctly proportioned with lovely pigment, such a lovely kind expression. Good length of neck which flowed into text book front construction, correctly placed legs under her body, she had deep well sprung ribs, short coupled, well-developed quarters which were well muscled. On the move she was powerful with drive and a long easy stride. In gleaming coat and condition with correct tail carriage, the winner just pipped her today but I am sure her day will come.

3rd Monteverde It Ch/Int Sh Ch Olvingay Miss Dior – completed a trio of 3 outstanding bitches

Veteran (7)

1st Monteverde Sh Ch/Int Ch Olvingay Hallelujah

Headed what can only be described as an outstanding class, pure quality throughout and I was spoilt for choice. This quality bitch was in tip top condition for her age, presenting such a balanced outline, lovely feminine head of correct proportions, good pigment, super reach of neck, well laid shoulders and correct return of upper arm, she was deep through the heart, well ribbed with strong level topline, well-developed quarters, moved soundly with excellent reach and drive. BVIS

2nd Clarkson Sh Ch Drumkilty Lisdoonvarna JW

Really pushed hard, such a super quality bitch and another with the balance and symmetry that appealed, beautiful head and expression, excellent reach of neck with text book front construction, deep through heart and well ribbed with strong level topline, well-developed quarters and also moved with excellent reach and drive. Really wasn’t much to split these beautiful bitches.

3rd O’Neill Sh Ch Linirgor Misty Mornings at Strathlon JW – completed a trio of outstanding bitches.

Special Veteran (1)

1st Quakerhall Victory Jubilee JW – what a 10-year-old this was, her movement was a joy to behold, quality bitch still holding her own, lovely head and expression, good reach of neck, well laid shoulders, deep through heart and good spring of rib, short coupled, well-developed quarters and still has muscle tone. Presents such a balanced outline and moved soundly with drive and a free and easy stride

Special Open FT/Working Test Bitch (3)

1st Rosgar Dolly O’Dare Among Mossburn JW

An old-fashioned type of bitch who also had the balance and style that appealed. Lovely head & expression, good reach of neck and correctly made all through, strong level topline, well-developed quarters and presented in good coat and condition, Moved very well

2nd Maddouse Liberty

Appreciative of this working type who still has the essentials of the breed all be it finer all through. Pretty head of good proportions, good reach of neck, strong level topline, well-muscled quarters but slightly longer in hock than the winner. Moved soundly and stood to present a pleasing picture

3rd Callanway Clachlan of Maddouse – can’t fail to mention this dog who gave handler a bit of hard time but I was appreciative of the opportunity to judge her even laying on her back! I don’t underestimate the value of the working lines and all they achieve in their own right so thank you for bringing her.

Special Open SGWC (1)

1st Maddouse Tail Spinner SGWC

Such a beautiful head on this bitch, lovely kind and intelligent expression, good reach of neck, well laid shoulders and return of upper arm, legs placed well under her body, good spring of ribs, strong level topline, well-developed quarters, in good coat and condition. She moved out well with a sound and steady pace showing good drive.