Labrador Retriever Club Of Wales

The Labrador Retriever Club of Wales

(Bitches)

Sunday, 1 February 2026

My grateful thanks to the Labrador Retriever Club of Wales for their very kind invitation to judge the bitches at their 50th anniversary show. Always a brilliant committee that runs the show so well. I had some very good quality bitches to judge. All bitches judged had a scissor bite, and almost all had full coats. Also I would like to say thank you to those exhibitors for giving me the number of entries to judge. It was a pleasure.

Baby Puppy Bitch

1ST 96 - Llanstinan Wine Not (Mrs L Miles)

Black puppy of five months old with a good height for her age. Pretty feminine head. And a very good reach of neck. Good substance. Straight front legs with tight toes. Level top line tail set following the top line. Very good bend of stifle. In very good coat. Stood and presented well. Movement was accurate in the front and in the rear.

2ND 14 - Trendlewood Only Yesterday (Mr D L & Mrs F E M Braddon)

Yellow bitch, Presented very well. She stood little shorter than 1st but being the same age. Lovely shaped head. Perfect front with good angles in shoulder and good bone in front legs. Good shaped body, deep chest and although rose a little on the rump, a very good outline. Exceptionally good depth in the thigh. She was in excellent coat. She moves with good co-ordination.

3RD 50 - Llanstinan Scarlett Sammie at Bowsian (Mrs S H Evans)

Minor Puppy Bitch

Entries: 7 Absentees: 1

1ST 59 - Sudeo Sassy Sapphire (Miss L Givan)

Black with a super overall silhouette and very tidy coat. Very balanced in head with good stop in muzzle with an alert expression, good reach of neck, well developed forechest with good balance between depth of chest and straight front legs with tight toes. Level top line and good tail set. Good length and depth of body. Sprung ribs. Carrying a good weight for this frame, excellent thighs and hock length. Tight toes. Moved in a good flowing fashion. BPB

2ND 90 - Eastdew Sky Full of Stars over Eminala (Mr C & Miss E Mckee & Evans)

Mid range yellow, taller in stature than one. Excellent skull features with dark pigment and well placed ears. A good clean coat. Very good reach of neck, Good depth of brisket, Excellent lay of shoulder and straight front legs, neat feet, sprung ribs. Excellent depth of thigh, super line from withers to tip of tail. Moved with a good drive from the rear. 1 & 2 were very much of alike in this class.

3RD 75 - Rocheby Honor at Glosmere (Mrs M J & Miss N Hutchinson)

RES 53 - Salvator’s Hot Summer Rossacre (Mrs V Findjan)

VHC 21 - Rocheby Highlight over Daisypatch (Mrs H Chapman)

Puppy Bitch

Entries: 5 Absentees: 0

1ST 59 - Sudeo Sassy Sapphire (Miss L Givan)

As 1st in Minor Puppy BPB

2ND 74 - Rocheby Highland Fling at Glosmere (Mrs M J & Miss N Hutchinson)

Black slightly longer cast than 1, excellent is skull proportions with dark eyes good set on of ears. Nice line from throat over sternum to brisket. Straight front legs with good feet. Excellent line through neck to very good tail set. Well sprung ribs with a good underline up to the rear end. Very good bend of stifle to let down hocks. Moved well in front rear and profile.

3RD 53 - Salvator’s Hot Summer Rossacre (Mrs V Findjan)

RES 132 - Lilflame Creme Caramel (Miss R Simmons)

Junior Bitch

Entries: 7 Absentees: 0

Chocolate with the most beautiful shaped head with excellent eye colour and expression. Good reach of muzzle and good length of skull with ears placed correctly. Very clean in throat with strong muscled neck Placed into an excellent shoulder down to strong straight legs. Lovely tight toes. A very good depth of chest with sprung ribs balancing the whole front structure carrying a level topline. Excellent underline presenting an eye catching overall shape, very good depth in the 1st and 2nd thigh with well let down hocks Giving an excellent visual balance in the rear quarter. Excellent tail set. An unexaggerated bitch with lots of style. Faultless movement with seamless foot fall running straight from the rear, across, and in the front. Presented to me in a first-class manner winning her the top award of this day. BCC and BOB

2ND 40 - Kimbajak Jenny My Only Girl (Ms C M Edwards)

Kind expression on this balanced head also good dark pigment. Good reach of neck, strong fore chest, straight legs and good shaped feet. Good depth of chest with good spring of ribs. A little more weight in the tummy than 1. As with 1, an excellent rear end with slightly longer hocks. Spot on The Labrador Retriever Club of Wales

Yearling Bitch

Entries: 5 Absentees: 0

1ST 26 - Rocheby Acacia of Rochevale (Mrs C & Mr D Clayton)

Pleasing head with a very kind expression, good eye colour, clean reach of neck, and good width of brisket. Strong straight legs, super lay of shoulder and perfect angle in upper arm. Strong in rib and body, just the right weight. Excellent top line, with a well clothed otter tail. With not carrying any extra weight gave her a good line up to the tummy, she has excellent deep thighs and let down hocks. First class movement in both directions and lovely view when moving in profile.

2ND 15 - Shaymiloney Saucy Olive JW (Mrs H J A Brambles)

Black, in very good fit for purpose condition. Very good muzzle and skull balance, and an excellent reach of neck. Very good lay of shoulder, Legs straight with tight feet, shorter in height and slightly longer than 1 but balanced for her. Very good top line and tail set. Good rear end. Handled with excellence which made assessment of her movement easy as she moved with good flow.

3RD 142 - Smokeycot Dreamshot Lady (Mr H & Mrs G Tatchell)

RES 84 - Claychalk Costa Crypto for Mikmaqlabs (Mrs F King)

VHC 37 – Ramalley Mavis (Mrs C A Cox)

Maiden Bitch

Entries: 3 Absentees: 2

1ST 153 - Serengoch’s Interstellar (Miss A Williams)

Pretty trusting expression from this chocolate 1 ½ year old. Good eye colour. A tad extra skin under the throat to neck, the neck is of a good reach, placed well into the shoulders. Excellent shoulder angles. Tight feet, Not a large framed bitch, chest is deep enough and ribs were sufficiently sprung. Very good top line to a very good rear end construction. Showed very well for the handler and moved very well around the ring.

Novice Bitch

Entries: 10 Absentees: 1

1ST 40 - Kimbajak Jenny My Only Girl (Ms C M Edwards)

As 2nd in Junior

2ND 29 - Rochevale Moana (Mrs C & Mr D Clayton)

Yellow with a lovely outline, very attractive in head with good shaped and colour eyes, ears set correctly on to a clean sweep down the neck and throat down to a good depth brisket. A very good lay of shoulder with straight strong legs and perfect tight toes. Well sprung ribs and a good line underneath. Excellent deep thigh and muscled, top line is excellent with a good otter tail following. Moved with very well all around.

3RD 3 - Landebec Villanelle (Miss N C Baron)

RES 15 - Mandamay Scarlet Ribbons (Mr D O Wilmshurst)

VHC 53 - Salvator’s Hot Summer Rossacre (Mrs V Findjan)

Undergraduate Bitch

Entries: 5 Absentees: 2

1ST 77 - Serengoch's Calistoga JW (Miss K L Jones)

Chocolate, nice broad skull with a good length muzzle, alert expression with good eye colour. Excellent clean reach of neck well placed into shoulders and decided sternum. Long lay of shoulder and good upper arm angle. Strong front and rear legs on good strong toes. Excellent deep well sprung ribcage, good top line to perfect set on of tail perfectly off the top line while on the move. Excellent rear quarters with lovely short hocks. An easy driving movement from this bitch.

2ND 107 - Flyenpyg Emily Grunt (Mr C & Mrs S Nightingale)

Black with pleasing face beautiful eye shape and colour. The skull to muzzle appears a tad divergent, shallower in stop than 1, excellent depth of muzzle. Strong neck down to prosternum. Very good depth of ribs and the tummy carrying no extra weight. Broad thigh, showed to me in an excellent manner and moved with style with good ground coverage from reach to drive.

3RD 64 - Meadowleigh Time to Dream (Mr M & Mrs A Hoban)

Graduate Bitch

Entries: 12 Absentees: 1

1ST 12 - Trendlewood It Takes Two JW (Mr D L & Mrs F E M Braddon)

Chocolate well balanced head with good width of muzzle and breadth of skull, excellent stop defining both. Ears placed correctly. Strong neck from top of skull and clean neck down to a pronounced prosternum. Excellent lay of shoulder held with good muscle tone on the front and strong legs. Deep ribs and well sprung below a super top line with a true otter tail flowing straight off. Strong back and well muscled thighs. In a very good dark coat. Good let down of hocks giving her an excellent effortless drive, good profile movement and straight on return.

2ND 38 - Baileydale Oops A Daisy for Willokin (Miss J Digweed)

Yellow standing taller than 1. Super shaped head with defined cheek expressing a good eye shape and good pigment. Strong and good reach of neck placed well on top and down to the front. In good coat. Excellent lay of shoulder which finishes a well balance front end. Very good depth in the ribs with perfect spring leading to a good rise of underline up towards the tummy. Very good bend in stifle. Muscled thighs. Spot on topline and tail carriage. Displayed a good flow of movement with ease, a pleasure to observe.

3RD 60 - Mcfarwins Flashing Lights JW (Miss D Goodwin)

RES 144 - Smokeycot Nostalga Queen (Mr H & Mrs G Tatchell)

VHC 20 - Langanhoe Liberty Bell in Aquadell (Mrs R A & Mr G J Cary)

Post Graduate Bitch

Entries: 8 Absentees: 2

1ST 58 - Sudeo Our One N’ Only (Miss L Givan)

I judged this yellow bitch when she was a MP and was pleased to judge her again in maturity. Skull is broad but not coarse with a good length of muzzle. Lovely expression which is amplified with her mid colour yellow coat. Dark pigment, Excellent forechest with an excellent lay of shoulder. A sturdy bitch with strong well boned front legs. Tight toes, excellent depth of chest and good width around the sprung ribs. Super topline, with an excellent tail set which is wholly a true otter tail. Well developed deep thigh, bend of stifle and good hocks. Wonderful deep coat. Moved with a spring in her step, covering the ring easily.

2ND 124 - Halshimoor Perfect Pitch at Shanorrell (Mr & Mrs M J, Miss L & Mr & Mrs D P Rawlinson & Balshaw)

Yellow with the prettiest of heads with excellent foreface exaggerating her correct eye shape with dark pigment. Balanced with a good depth and reach of muzzle. Perfect in shoulder placement and elbows sitting just right. Excellent lines in the rear quarters from rump to hock, with very good stifle bend and very well muscled thighs. Perfect top line and underline, very fit body in between. Tail set placed well and good coat from head to tail. Moved so well in front and the rear and a first class presentation made my job easy.

3RD 97 - Llanstinan Bernadette A Lot (Mrs N Miles-Bevan)

RES 32 - Foxrush Joyfull JW (Mr P & Mrs E I Collins)

VHC 143 - Smokeycot Keepsake Glory (Mr H & Mrs G Tatchell)

Mid Limit Bitch

Entries: 6 Absentees: 0

1ST 87 - Tomative Annabelle JW (Mr T Lapper)

Black with a very good balance with front and rear. Very pretty in expression with a perfect shaped eye, good reach of muzzle and length of skull, ears set on correctly. Well muscled neck falling into a spot on top line and tail set and a lovely well clothed tail. Excellent front with strong shoulders and deep chest, from elbow to tummy carried a great underline. Well muscled and developed thighs and down to good driving hocks. Moved without fault.

2ND 99 - Jaybec Winter Wispa JW (Miss R J & Mrs J E Mills)

Yellow of a lesser substance than 1 but another bitch with very good balance. Dark pigment around eyes, giving her a pleasing expression, with a well balanced head. Good strong neck and made well in front with precise construction of shoulders. Topline is level and tail set is set correctly. Depth and spring of the ribs is perfect for her frame; rear quarters are well made with excellent angles. Displaying fit for purpose attributes. Moved with excellence and handled superbly. A pleasure to judge.

3RD 119 - Rochevale Gypsy at Sheenaron JW (Mrs R M Phillips)

RES 65 - Meadowleigh Turn Back Time (Mr M & Mrs A Hoban)

VHC 141 - Lembas Black Betty (Mrs S P Tasher)

Limit Bitch

Entries: 7 Absentees: 1

1ST 78 - Serengoch's Knockin Boots (Miss K L Jones)

Chocolate with good height length and width. Pretty and very alert expression, good width in the skull and balanced with muzzle. Perfect eye colour. Good lay of shoulder and upper arm angles with tucked in elbows. Chest down to elbows with excellent spring of ribs, level topline, short loin and well developed rump. No excess weight exaggerated the lovely bend of stifle and deep thighs, strong tight feet finished with a perfect set on of tail. With a good reach and drive, portrayed a good flow of movement.

2ND 61 - Harrop Pipe Dreamer (Mrs M J Greenwood)

Chocolate very much like 1 in outline with the same qualities. Quite exuberant with hands on assessment. Beautiful expression with good eye shape, completely balanced in the head, strong neck and super shape around the sternum and shoulders. Depth of chest carried to elbow, again as 1, an excelling in bend of stifle enabling the drive she had from good rear quarters with great depth of thigh. Tail following off a level topline. Moved in a very good manner showing full reach and pace.

3RD 97 - Llanstinan Bernadette A Lot (Mrs N Miles-Bevan)

RES 129 - Leospring East Indie (Mr C Rose)

VHC 49 - Brynlluan Black Diamond at Bowsian (Mrs S H Evans)

Open Bitch

Entries: 7 Absentees: 1

1ST 133 - Sh Ch Farnfield Partridge (Mr R A S Stafford)

Black with quality. With proportionate skull and muzzle, ears placed perfectly. Strong neck and clean throat down to a well forechest. Good lines down the neck and throat. Good muscles around the shoulders which has a good lay with good upper arm length. Strong well boned legs. Good depth from withers to elbows in chest with well sprung ribs. Level top line, excelling in thigh development and otter tail. Moved so well and stylish. Was close up in my final considerations.

2ND 46 - Lux/bel/rom Ch Eminala Star Struck Farnfield (Miss E Evans)

Yellow with lovely dark pigment in the face with brown eyes. Longer in muzzle than 1 but still showing balance in skull. Very good line down the neck along the back and through the tail. Very good in chest depth and enough spring of ribs. Very good lay of shoulder and depth of chest with a good line up to the belly. Very balance angles in shoulders and rear quarters. Carrying a perfect weight. Shown in an excellent manner and moved at a good speed showing goo coverage of ground.

3RD 42 - Sh Ch Kimbajak Miss Jazz Swinger JW (Ms C M Edwards)

RES 158 - Kroppsmarkens Mamma Mia of Mandamay (Imp Swe) (Mr D O Wilmshurst)

VHC 30 - Sh Ch Rochevale Sapphire (Mrs C & Mr D Clayton)

Special Beginners Bitch

Entries: 5 Absentees: 0

1ST 135 - Quinte Honeysuckle (Mr J & Mrs L Statts)

Yellow dark in colour. Good clean outline in skull with well defined stop, dark eyes. Adequate reach of neck, excellent shape down the front well with a long lay of shoulder and neatly tucked in elbows. Tight toes front and rear, good spring and depth of chest with a lovely topline and no added weight in the tummy. Good thigh muscles and let down of hock. Tail set is off the croup but held in line with the back on the move. Moved so well which placed her at the top of this class. It was wonderful to see surprise on the face of the exhibitor when placed 1st, thank you.

2ND 107 - Flyenpyg Emily Grunt (Mr C & Mrs S Nightingale)

Black placed 2nd in. UGB.

3RD 153 - Serengoch’s Interstellar (Miss A Williams)

RES 152 - Lunarpet Tails of The River (Mr P J & Mrs J A White)

Special Working Bitch

Entries: 4 Absentees: 1

1ST 34 - Ch Warringah's Pippingarra JW Sgwc (Mr D Coode)

Yellow which always stood four-square for me. Easy to go over and a pleasure to assess. Very pleasing expression on this well balanced truly feminine head. Ear set and carriage finished it perfectly. Good strong muscular neck set well on top into her top line and flowing down to a good forechest and strong brisket. Straight legs and perfect foot shape. Well sprung ribs which showed a lovely line up to the belly below a short loin. Deep and well developed rear quarters with correct length of hocks. Moved perfect on the rear, pleasing flow in profile and excellent front movement, exhibited with excellence. Very pleased to award her RCC

2ND 37 - Ramalley Mavis (Mrs C A Cox)

Yellow VHC in yearling class. Has some very good qualities around her. Not broad in skull but a good balance. Excellent reach of neck. Good lay of shoulder but just a little short in upper arm. Longer ribcage than 1 with enough spring. Very good top line. Super bend in the stifle, a correct tail set. Moved in a good manner.

3RD 109 - Fenway Glory (Miss TGB Pearson)

Veteran Bitch

Entries: 14 Absentees: 3

1ST 25 - Sh Ch Rochevale Once Upon A Time (Mrs C Clayton)

Yellow almost 7 years 4 months old. A gentle expression from a classic head with alert well shaped eyes. Good lines from neck sweeping into a fit perfect weight of body with no excess weight at all. Super lay of shoulder through to straight legs and tight toes. Wonderful level top line and set on of tail above sprung ribs and good depth of chest. Clear bend of stifle are thighs well made. Well muscled in the rump and thighs, standing very well in presentation. Shown with perfection and with faultless movement.

2ND 101 - Trendlewood Day Dreaming (Miss R J & Mrs J E Mills)

Yellow of 7 years and 8 months old. Another fit looking bitch with overall good body shape. Width and length of skull balanced well with broad muzzle finished with a good dark pigment. Very good reach of neck. Good depth of chest and length of ribs, slightly longer in coupling than 1. Very good in the rear, with noticeable developed second thigh and let down of hocks. Tail is set right off the top line. Another bitch which was presented very well and moved without fault showing ease in the flow of movement.

3RD 86 - Naiken Evita (ai) (Mr T Lapper)

RES 110 - Sh Ch Jancet Aurora (Mrs E A Peggs)

VHC 104 - Abbeystead Hope (Mrs S L Minchella)

Brace

Entries: 8 Absentees: 1

1ST 30 - Sh Ch Rochevale Sapphire (Mrs C & Mr D Clayton)

This brace judged with my co judge, were so much alike in type and quality. Clean lines throughout, with excellent presentation and flowing movement.

2ND 29 - Rochevale Moana (Mrs C & Mr D Clayton)

My observation with my co judge mirrored the observations of 1st in movement and presentation.

3RD 142 - Smokeycot Dreamshot Lady (Mr H & Mrs G Tatchell)

RES 17 - Lunarpet Ruperts Latest Gem (Miss Ce & Mrs Ja Brookes & White)

Judge. Dennis McLellan (Saranden)

 line with excellent tail set and well covered tail. Moved very well finishing in a well placed 2nd.

3RD 28 - Rochevale Aurora (Mrs C & Mr D Clayton)

RES 24 - Foxrush Hope So JW (Mrs J Charlton)

VHC 145 - Mattand Halloween Moon by Ludalor (Mrs L Tooth)

Yearling Bitch

Entries: 5 Absentees: 0

1ST 26 - Rocheby Acacia of Rochevale (Mrs C & Mr D Clayton)

Pleasing head with a very kind expression, good eye colour, clean reach of neck, and good width of brisket. Strong straight legs, super lay of shoulder and perfect angle in upper arm. Strong in rib and body, just the right weight. Excellent top line, with a well clothed otter tail. With not carrying any extra weight gave her a good line up to the tummy, she has excellent deep thighs and let down hocks. First class movement in both directions and lovely view when moving in profile.

2ND 15 - Shaymiloney Saucy Olive JW (Mrs H J A Brambles)

Black, in very good fit for purpose condition. Very good muzzle and skull balance, and an excellent reach of neck. Very good lay of shoulder, Legs straight with tight feet, shorter in height and slightly longer than 1 but balanced for her. Very good top line and tail set. Good rear end. Handled with excellence which made assessment of her movement easy as she moved with good flow.

3RD 142 - Smokeycot Dreamshot Lady (Mr H & Mrs G Tatchell)

RES 84 - Claychalk Costa Crypto for Mikmaqlabs (Mrs F King)

VHC 37 – Ramalley Mavis (Mrs C A Cox)

Maiden Bitch

Entries: 3 Absentees: 2

1ST 153 - Serengoch’s Interstellar (Miss A Williams)

Pretty trusting expression from this chocolate 1 ½ year old. Good eye colour. A tad extra skin under the throat to neck, the neck is of a good reach, placed well into the shoulders. Excellent shoulder angles. Tight feet, Not a large framed bitch, chest is deep enough and ribs were sufficiently sprung. Very good top line to a very good rear end construction. Showed very well for the handler and moved very well around the ring.

Novice Bitch

Entries: 10 Absentees: 1

1ST 40 - Kimbajak Jenny My Only Girl (Ms C M Edwards)

As 2nd in Junior

2ND 29 - Rochevale Moana (Mrs C & Mr D Clayton)

Yellow with a lovely outline, very attractive in head with good shaped and colour eyes, ears set correctly on to a clean sweep down the neck and throat down to a good depth brisket. A very good lay of shoulder with straight strong legs and perfect tight toes. Well sprung ribs and a good line underneath. Excellent deep thigh and muscled, top line is excellent with a good otter tail following. Moved with very well all around.

3RD 3 - Landebec Villanelle (Miss N C Baron)

RES 15 - Mandamay Scarlet Ribbons (Mr D O Wilmshurst)

VHC 53 - Salvator’s Hot Summer Rossacre (Mrs V Findjan)

Undergraduate Bitch

Entries: 5 Absentees: 2

1ST 77 - Serengoch's Calistoga JW (Miss K L Jones)

Chocolate, nice broad skull with a good length muzzle, alert expression with good eye colour. Excellent clean reach of neck well placed into shoulders and decided sternum. Long lay of shoulder and good upper arm angle. Strong front and rear legs on good strong toes. Excellent deep well sprung ribcage, good top line to perfect set on of tail perfectly off the top line while on the move. Excellent rear quarters with lovely short hocks. An easy driving movement from this bitch.

2ND 107 - Flyenpyg Emily Grunt (Mr C & Mrs S Nightingale)

Black with pleasing face beautiful eye shape and colour. The skull to muzzle appears a tad divergent, shallower in stop than 1, excellent depth of muzzle. Strong neck down to prosternum. Very good depth of ribs and the tummy carrying no extra weight. Broad thigh, showed to me in an excellent manner and moved with style with good ground coverage from reach to drive.

3RD 64 - Meadowleigh Time to Dream (Mr M & Mrs A Hoban)

Graduate Bitch

Entries: 12 Absentees: 1

1ST 12 - Trendlewood It Takes Two JW (Mr D L & Mrs F E M Braddon)

Chocolate well balanced head with good width of muzzle and breadth of skull, excellent stop defining both. Ears placed correctly. Strong neck from top of skull and clean neck down to a pronounced prosternum. Excellent lay of shoulder held with good muscle tone on the front and strong legs. Deep ribs and well sprung below a super top line with a true otter tail flowing straight off. Strong back and well muscled thighs. In a very good dark coat. Good let down of hocks giving her an excellent effortless drive, good profile movement and straight on return.

2ND 38 - Baileydale Oops A Daisy for Willokin (Miss J Digweed)

Yellow standing taller than 1. Super shaped head with defined cheek expressing a good eye shape and good pigment. Strong and good reach of neck placed well on top and down to the front. In good coat. Excellent lay of shoulder which finishes a well balance front end. Very good depth in the ribs with perfect spring leading to a good rise of underline up towards the tummy. Very good bend in stifle. Muscled thighs. Spot on top line and tail carriage. Displayed a good flow of movement with ease, a pleasure to observe.

3RD 60 - Mcfarwins Flashing Lights JW (Miss D Goodwin)

RES 144 - Smokeycot Nostalga Queen (Mr H & Mrs G Tatchell)

VHC 20 - Langanhoe Liberty Bell in Aquadell (Mrs R A & Mr G J Cary)

Post Graduate Bitch

Entries: 8 Absentees: 2

1ST 58 - Sudeo Our One N’ Only (Miss L Givan)

I judged this yellow bitch when she was a MP and was pleased to judge her again in maturity. Skull is broad but not coarse with a good length of muzzle. Lovely expression which is amplified with her mid colour yellow coat. Dark pigment, Excellent forechest with an excellent lay of shoulder. A sturdy bitch with strong well boned front legs. Tight toes, excellent depth of chest and good width around the sprung ribs. Super top line, with an excellent tail set which is wholly a true otter tail. Well developed deep thigh, bend of stifle and good hocks. Wonderful deep coat. Moved with a spring in her step, covering the ring easily.

2ND 124 - Halshimoor Perfect Pitch at Shanorrell (Mr & Mrs M J, Miss L & Mr & Mrs D P Rawlinson & Balshaw)

Yellow with the prettiest of heads with excellent foreface exaggerating her correct eye shape with dark pigment. Balanced with a good depth and reach of muzzle. Perfect in shoulder placement and elbows sitting just right. Excellent lines in the rear quarters from rump to hock, with very good stifle bend and very well muscled thighs. Perfect top line and underline, very fit body in between. Tail set placed well and good coat from head to tail. Moved so well in front and the rear and a first class presentation made my job easy.

3RD 97 - Llanstinan Bernadette A Lot (Mrs N Miles-Bevan)

RES 32 - Foxrush Joyfull JW (Mr P & Mrs E I Collins)

VHC 143 - Smokeycot Keepsake Glory (Mr H & Mrs G Tatchell)

Mid Limit Bitch

Entries: 6 Absentees: 0

1ST 87 - Tomative Annabelle JW (Mr T Lapper)

Black with a very good balance with front and rear. Very pretty in expression with a perfect shaped eye, good reach of muzzle and length of skull, ears set on correctly. Well muscled neck falling into a spot on top line and tail set and a lovely well clothed tail. Excellent front with strong shoulders and deep chest, from elbow to tummy carried a great underline. Well muscled and developed thighs and down to good driving hocks. Moved without fault.

2ND 99 - Jaybec Winter Wispa JW (Miss R J & Mrs J E Mills)

Yellow of a lesser substance than 1 but another bitch with very good balance. Dark pigment around eyes, giving her a pleasing expression, with a well balanced head. Good strong neck and made well in front with precise construction of shoulders. Top line is level and tail set is set correctly. Depth and spring of the ribs is perfect for her frame; rear quarters are well made with excellent angles. Displaying fit for purpose attributes. Moved with excellence and handled superbly. A pleasure to judge.

3RD 119 - Rochevale Gypsy at Sheenaron JW (Mrs R M Phillips)

RES 65 - Meadowleigh Turn Back Time (Mr M & Mrs A Hoban)

VHC 141 - Lembas Black Betty (Mrs S P Tasher)

Limit Bitch

Entries: 7 Absentees: 1

1ST 78 - Serengoch's Knockin Boots (Miss K L Jones)

Chocolate with good height length and width. Pretty and very alert expression, good width in the skull and balanced with muzzle. Perfect eye colour. Good lay of shoulder and upper arm angles with tucked in elbows. Chest down to elbows with excellent spring of ribs, level top line, short loin and well developed rump. No excess weight exaggerated the lovely bend of stifle and deep thighs, strong tight feet finished with a perfect set on of tail. With a good reach and drive, portrayed a good flow of movement.

2ND 61 - Harrop Pipe Dreamer (Mrs M J Greenwood)

Chocolate very much like 1 in outline with the same qualities. Quite exuberant with hands on assessment. Beautiful expression with good eye shape, completely balanced in the head, strong neck and super shape around the sternum and shoulders. Depth of chest carried to elbow, again as 1, an excelling in bend of stifle enabling the drive she had from good rear quarters with great depth of thigh. Tail following off a level top line. Moved in a very good manner showing full reach and pace.

3RD 97 - Llanstinan Bernadette A Lot (Mrs N Miles-Bevan)

RES 129 - Leospring East Indie (Mr C Rose)

VHC 49 - Brynlluan Black Diamond at Bowsian (Mrs S H Evans)

Open Bitch

Entries: 7 Absentees: 1

1ST 133 - Sh Ch Farnfield Partridge (Mr R A S Stafford)

Black with quality. With proportionate skull and muzzle, ears placed perfectly. Strong neck and clean throat down to a well forechest. Good lines down the neck and throat. Good muscles around the shoulders which has a good lay with good upper arm length. Strong well boned legs. Good depth from withers to elbows in chest with well sprung ribs. Level top line, excelling in thigh development and otter tail. Moved so well and stylish. Was close up in my final considerations.

2ND 46 - Lux/bel/rom Ch Eminala Star Struck Farnfield (Miss E Evans)

Yellow with lovely dark pigment in the face with brown eyes. Longer in muzzle than 1 but still showing balance in skull. Very good line down the neck along the back and through the tail. Very good in chest depth and enough spring of ribs. Very good lay of shoulder and depth of chest with a good line up to the belly. Very balance angles in shoulders and rear quarters. Carrying a perfect weight. Shown in an excellent manner and moved at a good speed showing goo coverage of ground.

3RD 42 - Sh Ch Kimbajak Miss Jazz Swinger JW (Ms C M Edwards)

RES 158 - Kroppsmarkens Mamma Mia of Mandamay (Imp Swe) (Mr D O Wilmshurst)

VHC 30 - Sh Ch Rochevale Sapphire (Mrs C & Mr D Clayton)

Special Beginners Bitch

Entries: 5 Absentees: 0

1ST 135 - Quinte Honeysuckle (Mr J & Mrs L Statts)

Yellow dark in colour. Good clean outline in skull with well defined stop, dark eyes. Adequate reach of neck, excellent shape down the front well with a long lay of shoulder and neatly tucked in elbows. Tight toes front and rear, good spring and depth of chest with a lovely top line and no added weight in the tummy. Good thigh muscles and let down of hock. Tail set is off the croup but held in line with the back on the move. Moved so well which placed her at the top of this class. It was wonderful to see surprise on the face of the exhibitor when placed 1st, thank you.

2ND 107 - Flyenpyg Emily Grunt (Mr C & Mrs S Nightingale)

Black placed 2nd in. UGB.

3RD 153 - Serengoch’s Interstellar (Miss A Williams)

RES 152 - Lunarpet Tails of The River (Mr P J & Mrs J A White)

Special Working Bitch

Entries: 4 Absentees: 1

1ST 34 - Ch Warringah's Pippingarra JW Sgwc (Mr D Coode)

Yellow which always stood four-square for me. Easy to go over and a pleasure to assess. Very pleasing expression on this well balanced truly feminine head. Ear set and carriage finished it perfectly. Good strong muscular neck set well on top into her top line and flowing down to a good forechest and strong brisket. Straight legs and perfect foot shape. Well sprung ribs which showed a lovely line up to the belly below a short loin. Deep and well developed rear quarters with correct length of hocks. Moved perfect on the rear, pleasing flow in profile and excellent front movement, exhibited with excellence. Very pleased to award her RCC

2ND 37 - Ramalley Mavis (Mrs C A Cox)

Yellow VHC in yearling class. Has some very good qualities around her. Not broad in skull but a good balance. Excellent reach of neck. Good lay of shoulder but just a little short in upper arm. Longer ribcage than 1 with enough spring. Very good top line. Super bend in the stifle, a correct tail set. Moved in a good manner.

3RD 109 - Fenway Glory (Miss TGB Pearson)

Veteran Bitch

Entries: 14 Absentees: 3

1ST 25 - Sh Ch Rochevale Once Upon A Time (Mrs C Clayton)

Yellow almost 7 years 4 months old. A gentle expression from a classic head with alert well shaped eyes. Good lines from neck sweeping into a fit perfect weight of body with no excess weight at all. Super lay of shoulder through to straight legs and tight toes. Wonderful level top line and set on of tail above sprung ribs and good depth of chest. Clear bend of stifle are thighs well made. Well muscled in the rump and thighs, standing very well in presentation. Shown with perfection and with faultless movement.

2ND 101 - Trendlewood Day Dreaming (Miss R J & Mrs J E Mills)

Yellow of 7 years and 8 months old. Another fit looking bitch with overall good body shape. Width and length of skull balanced well with broad muzzle finished with a good dark pigment. Very good reach of neck. Good depth of chest and length of ribs, slightly longer in coupling than 1. Very good in the rear, with noticeable developed second thigh and let down of hocks. Tail is set right off the top line. Another bitch which was presented very well and moved without fault showing ease in the flow of movement.

3RD 86 - Naiken Evita (ai) (Mr T Lapper)

RES 110 - Sh Ch Jancet Aurora (Mrs E A Peggs)

VHC 104 - Abbeystead Hope (Mrs S L Minchella)

Brace

Entries: 8 Absentees: 1

1ST 30 - Sh Ch Rochevale Sapphire (Mrs C & Mr D Clayton)

This brace judged with my co judge, were so much alike in type and quality. Clean lines throughout, with excellent presentation and flowing movement.

2ND 29 - Rochevale Moana (Mrs C & Mr D Clayton)

My observation with my co judge mirrored the observations of 1st in movement and presentation.

3RD 142 - Smokeycot Dreamshot Lady (Mr H & Mrs G Tatchell)

RES 17 - Lunarpet Ruperts Latest Gem (Miss Ce & Mrs Ja Brookes & White)

Judge. Dennis McLellan (Saranden)