Border Union Agricultural Society

14th June 2025

Flatcoated Retriever

Firstly thank you so much to the Border Union Agricultural Society for asking me to judge and give my first set of CC’s at their show. It is one of my favourite shows and venues, visiting many times over the years. You also provided 2 fantastic stewards, thanks again. I must say a huge thank you to the exhibitors for your entry both in number and quality, I really wish I could have had several CC’s to give out. It was a fabulous entry and you seemed to accept that we needed to be in the wet weather ring, at least we got out for the challenges. I'm sure some of the dog’s didn't move as freely inside but I was thrilled with my line ups.

MPD(3/0)

1st Moontorn Count on Me (Miss A & Mr L Bellamy and Nicklin) At 6 ½ months old this boy was just right, an immature baby. Plenty of bone with good front angulation and well turned stifles, moved well for one so young.

2nd Thrillerbark Ardroil (Mr A Riach) 8 ½ months old, another lovely puppy, correct size for his age, good length of neck and level topline. Straight front legs with good bone and feet, good turn of stifle and moved well.

3rd Aricdell After All (Miss S Jamieson) almost 9 months old

PD(3/1)

1st Affinity Promises Kept for Woodfinch (ai) (import Can) (Mrs R Bellamy) almost 12 months old, a racy puppy of excellent type, well filled in head with a dark eye, correct ear size and placement. Excellent bone and feet, angulation for and aft and length of body with short loin. On the move he kept his topline through to his correct tailset. A very promising boy. BPD

2nd Telurn Ghost of You for Hazeyvasey (Miss A & Mr H Hazelton and Vasey)11 ½ months old, heavier build than 1st again with a classic head shape and dark eye with kind expression. Good bone throughout, body well ribbed up showing a gradual spring. Correct angulation showing in his fluid movement. Another promising puppy.

JD(5/0)

1st Rotherfield Made to Last at Steelriver (Mrs W Blain) Stood out in this quality class. His immaturity doesn't detract from his qualities. Excelled in head shape and expression with dark eyes and neat ears. He has a well set neck running into his level topline, good bone and round strong feet. Moved true going and coming.

2nd Westoncruive Ace of Spades by Blacktoft (Mrs H Fox) slightly finer built than 1st and less mature throughout as is to be expected at this age. Another with a good typical head, good bone , well angulated and standing true all round. Moved well when settled.

3rd Ronevorg Highland Whisper of Siancala (Mrs A Harris)

Res. Telurn Ghost of You for Hazeyvasey (Miss A and Mr H Hazelton and Vasey)

VHC Westoncruive Stand by Me (Mrs J Grant)

YD (3/0)

1st Rotherfield Made to Last at Steelriver (Mrs W Blain) 1st in JD

2nd Westoncruive Ace of Spades by Blacktoft (Mrs H M Fox) 2nd in JD

3rd Ronevorg Highland Whisper of Siancala (Mrs A Harris)

ND (2/1)

1st Thrillerbark Ardroil (Mr A Riach) 2nd in MPD

GD (2/0)

1st Gemswin I am Sailing (Mr B and Mrs G Broadbent) A quality boy of balanced construction with a well moulded head a dark well set eye and kind expression Correct bone, feet and angulation that he used on the move showing drive and extension.

2nd Hightyne Night Train (Miss M Hall) Another well made boy full of type. A typical head, good reach of neck and a level topline. Good ribcage and short loin. Well angulated in front and hindquarters. Moved well.

PGD (5/0)

1st Rotherfield Secret Code (Mrs R and Mr J Anson and Mcmanus ) He really was the star of this quality class, excelled in head shape, dark eye and mischievous expression. He has well laid back shoulders and good bone. A well ribbed body of correct length leading to well angulated hind quarters. He moved true coming and going and went round with a level topline and correct tailset, even in the smaller indoor ring. Extending himself and his handler once outdoors.

2nd Gemswin Shut Up and Dance (Mrs A and Dr I Prior) close to 1 with a lot of his qualities, shown in good coat and well muscled condition. He showed off his good construction especially on the move, moving with free flowing drive.

3rd Blacktoft Brindisi by Buckleyhill (Mrs H J and Mr I M Buckley)

Res Dymexe Outlander ar Siancala (Mrs A Harris)

VHC Benvellyn Amur Falcon of Evingbriar (Miss L Broome)

LD (6/0)

1st Pajanbeck Think of Me (ai) (Mr P, Mrs J, Miss S and Mrs V Egginton, Egginton, Egginton and Davis) A medium size typical dog with a well moulded head, correct shaped well set dark eye and ear placement. Shoulders well laid back into a balanced workmanlike body and hind quarters with moderate bend of stifle. Good bone, feet and tailset. He moved true all round. His overall balance and breed type gained him the Reserve CC

2nd Rotherfield Just the Ticket (Miss M Hall) Pleasing head with dark eye and soft expression. Good length of neck into a level topline. Balanced, racy outline with correct shoulder and hind angulation that he used effectively on the move.

3rd Hameldowntor Pedro Ximenez (Mr A J Wilson)

Res Lizzlog Moonlighting at Karaholme (Mrs R and Mr S Tierling and Fewster)

VHC Steelriver Hit the Beach with Buckleyhill (Mrs H J and Mr I M Buckley)

OD (8/0)

1st Ch Woodfinch Masquerade ((Mr D and Mrs R Bellamy) Won this strong class with his overall type from his classic head, well laid back shoulders with a good forechest, well defined brisket and correct spring of rib. Moderate bend of stifle, good feet and bone. Moved well, pushed hard for the Reserve CC, just not as positive going away in the challenge.

2nd Ronevorg Dark Angel at Lussac JW SGWC (Mrs S May) A workmanlike dog, shown in excellent condition. Medium size and balanced in every way with good bone, angulation and feet. His body has gradual spring of rib and a correct short square loin, he moved true. I just preferred 1sts finer head.

3rd Gemswin Erase and Rewind (Mrs S, Mrs G and Mr M Knight and Jacobs)

Res Sh Ch Bochilbarley Goblet of Fire JW (Mrs P and Miss A Bellamy)

VHC Sh Ch Lizzlog Shotgun Harry (Mrs L Walker)

VD (4/1)

1st Sh Ch/Ir Sh Ch Plainfires Captain of my Heart is Steelriver (Imp Che) ShCEx VW (Miss S Stevenson) This 8 year old dog oozes quality, he has a nicely moulded head with a kind dark eye. Well laid back shoulders, a deep chest with defined brisket, good bone and feet, he's well muscled and angulated hindquarters provided movement with drive to complete the picture.

2nd Satinbaze Cracksman for Blacktoft (ai) SGWC (Mrs H Fox) 8 years old and another dog not looking or acting like a veteran. Pleasing head with a dark eye. Good length of neck well set into his shoulders. Chest deep with well defined brisket, well boned and angulated in shoulder and hindquarters. Moved well I just preferred the ground covering drive of 1st

3rd Sh Ch Ballyriver Back to Basics (Miss J Flynn)

MPB (6/0)

1st Moontorn Chasing the Dream (Miss A Bellamy) 6 ½ months old Sister toMPD winner and same comments apply, a real baby as she should be at this age. Good front construction and angulation in hind legs. Plenty of bone, yet not overdone good feet, she moved well with drive holding her topline.

2nd Steelriver Pure Majness (Miss S Stevenson) 7 months old A quality puppy, up on her legs at the moment, a good front with a well laid back shoulder and length of upper arm. Deep chest and ribcage tapering to her short loin. Lovely topline and tailset that she held on the move.

3rd Seaheart Fia (Miss G and Mr P Smitherman) 7 months old

Res Rainesgift Fair Play (Miss H M Watson)

VHC Thrillerbark Dalbeg (Miss C Riach)

PB (6/2)

1st Gemswin Wherever I Lay My Hat at Finnashember (Mrs A and Dr I Prior)9 ½ months old This girl stood out today, she was just right for her age. Lovely head with soft dark eye and mischievous expression. Well balanced body throughout with a racy outline, good angulation and turn of stifle. Held her topline on the move through to her correct tailset. BPB and BPiB

2nd Willowswind Skylark (Mrs T and Miss C Gale) 9 ½ months old Taller than 1st and more racy at the moment. Pretty feminine head with correctly shaped dark eyes. Good front and level topline through to her well muscled hindquarters showing moderate turn of stifle that she used effectively on the move.

3rd Seaheart Fia (Miss G and Mr P Smitherman)

Res Badcall Midsummer Dream (Mrs CA Thomson)

JB (7/1)

1st Gemswin Wherever I Lay my Hat at Finnashember (Mrs A and Dr I Prior) 1st in PB

2nd Hopevalley Morning Xanadu JW (Mrs M E Romeo-Dieste) A quality bitch of correct size. Good head, eyes and ear set. Deep chest and ribcage showing gradual spring of rib. Shown in good condition, standing true all round on well boned legs and neat feet. She moved well, not as animated as 1st

3rd Rotherfield One Last Time (Miss A Rattray)

Res Islstrom Lia Fail (Mr R and Mrs S M Ross)

VHC Maddhouse Never to Much (Mrs S and Mr I Phipps-Baker and Baker)

YB (2/1)

1st Lizzlog Naughty Nun at Night (Mrs L Walker) Stood alone in this class but showed quality throughout. A balanced bitch of the correct size, a pretty feminine head with a dark eye and soft expression. Good lay back of shoulder with good moderate angulation fore and aft. Lovely bone and neat feet. Moved true.

NB (8/4)

1st Willowswind Skylark (Mrs T and Miss C Gale) 2 in PB

2nd Pajanbeck Miracle of Love (ai) (Miss E A and Miss S Branscombe and Egginton) A smaller girl but well balanced with a good head, dark eye and intelligent expression. Well constructed throughout with a super front and depth of chest. Moved true and with drive when she settled.

3rd Expecto Patronum (Mr C Regan)

Res Thrillerbark Dalbeg (Miss C Raich)

GB (10/0)

1st Benvellyn Sequoia JW(Mr and Mrs B Jones) A lovely girl in great condition and full coat. Medium size with nicely moulded feminine head, correct eye colour and shape, neat ears set close to her head. At 2 ½ she is maturing now in her body. A deep chest, correct spring of rib into a short square loin. Balanced angulation in shoulder and hind leg, she is a true showgirl on the move, she must have a bright future. Res Bitch CC

2nd Lizzlog Tittle Tattle (Miss H Walker) A larger bitch than 1st but still balanced. A good head with intelligent expression. Excellent front, shoulder, neck, bone and feet. Lovely hindquarters and in good coat. Moved soundly and true. Could easily change places with 1st place, she just wasn't as driving when viewed from the side today.

3rd Satinbaze Tranquil Sea (Miss J M Hedges)

Res Blacktoft Avelino at Finnashember (Mrs A and Dr I Prior)

VHC Benvellyn Marakele into Casblaidd JW SGWC (Mr C and Mrs C Hewison)

PGB (8/1)

1st Hurstclough Joy of the Moors at Elmstock (Mr R D and Mrs V E Orme) A lovely bitch full of breed type, feminine moulded head with a kind dark eye. Good reach of neck, correct shoulder placement, well sprung ribs, short loin and strong hindquarters with moderate bend of stifle. Shown in super condition. Moved with reach and drive.

2nd Willowswind Fayetta (ai) (Mrs T and Miss C Gale) Many of the attributes of 1st place apply to this bitch. She presented a balanced, racy outline, with correct angulation in front and hindquarters that she used effectively on the move. Lacking coat today to complete the picture.

3rd Rotherfield Another Secret (Miss A Rattray)

Res Braemist New Moon for Eskwinds (Mr K D and Mrs S J Rees)

VHC Diamante Blu Regina Della Pace to Hameldowntor JW (Imp Ita) (Miss A Kiddell)

LB (16/2)

1st Hopevalley Morning Dream of Elmstock (Mr R D and Mrs V E Orme) A neat, balanced bitch of correct size, nicely moulded head with a dark eye and a naughty expression. Correct lay back of shoulder, deep chest and tight elbows, good bone legs and feet with correct angulation fore and aft. Good free flowing movement.

2nd Rodstream She Doesn't Mind (Miss J Flynn) Another medium sized workmanlike bitch, good head shape with correct eye colour and shape. Well angulated in front and hindquarters with good bone, deep chest and brisket flowing into spring of rib and square loin. She moved soundly with drive.

3rd Rainesgift New Sensation (Miss H M Watson)

Res Stranfaer One Fell Swoop (Mr D and Mrs K Joyce)

VHC Rydanah Devils in the Detail (Mrs J Holmes)

OB (16/3)

1st Moontorn Better Half of Me JW ShCEx OSW(Miss A Bellamy) A quality bitch in full show condition. , lovely head with a correct shaped dark eye and kind expression. A deep chest and well defined brisket, straight forelegs with good bone and neat feet. Well angulated fore and aft presenting a balanced outline, moving well coming, going away and in profile.

2nd Sh Ch Hopevalley Morning Wicked (Mrs M E Romeo-Dieste ) A close decision between 1 and 2. A pretty bitch of correct size. NIcely moulded feminine head with a kind dark eye and small well set on ears. Good length of neck into a level topline. Well balanced throughout , moved true, 1 just pipped her on drive even in the smaller indoor ring.

3rd Sh Ch Never Say Never Oasis of Peace to Maddhouse (Mrs S and Mr I Phipps-Baker and Baker)

Res Sh Ch Bochilbarley Heaven Sent to Woodavens (ai) (Miss D Warrington)

VHC Blacktoft Caress of Steelriver JW (Miss S Stevenson)

VB (5/0)

1st Wiccanssage Virtue at Rydanah SGWC (Mrs J Holmes ) My notes on this bitch started with wow. Even at nearly 10 years old she epitomizes “A bright active dog of medium size with an intelligent expression, showing power without lumber and raciness without weediness" She brought her handler into the ring and owned it. She has a feminine head with an intelligent/naughty expression, enhanced with a dark eye and neat ears. She is balanced throughout with good angulation, lay of shoulder, spring of rib and short square loin. She moved with drive (and more) holding her topline to her correct tailset. It was a joy to give her the Bitch CC and BV ( I found out later that this was her 3rd CC, congratulations)

2nd Hameldowntor Music of the Night VW (Mr A J Wilson) 9 years young, larger built than 1 but balanced. A well moulded head with a good dark eye. Excellent front construction, lovely lay back of shoulder, front angulation and brisket. Good bone and feet, body and hind angulation. Not quite moving with the drive of 1 today.

3rd Sh Ch Steelriver Dance in the Sun at Skyloch VW (Mr I A and Mrs A L McDonald)

Res Torinmill Gaelic Aurora Kcwgc (Miss E A Branscombe)

VHC Multi Ch Hameldowntor Midsummer Night's Dream (Miss A Kiddel)