Southern Counties Canine Association

Southern Counties Championship Show

Retriever (Golden) - Bitches

Sunday, 31 May 2026

Judge – Mrs Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale)

DCC 3950 - Louellabrook Atlantic Star with Sansue JW (Mrs S & Mrs H Birkin-Green & Gripton)

RDCC 3956 - Double Willow Quid Pro Quo (Mrs C & Miss M S Callegari & Rudelli)

BCC 3971 - Sh Ch Quakerhall Flare by Pandora JW (Mrs D S & Mrs R J Crookes & Jenkinson)

RBCC 3966 - Warrentor Nohkalikai JW ShCEx OSW (Miss K Clunie)

BOB 3971 - Sh Ch Quakerhall Flare by Pandora JW (Mrs D S & Mrs R J Crookes & Jenkinson)

BP 4018 - Olvinglay Polari (Imp Ita) (Mrs H & Mr G Morss & Monteverde)

BV 3972 - Sh Ch Quakerhall Pandora's Bounty JW (Mrs D S & Mrs R J Crookes & Jenkinson)

BSB 4015 - Tenfield Klipspringer with Auryngra Sgwc (Miss S Moore)

I would like to thank the officers and committee for their kind invitation to judge at this lovely show. We enjoyed a good-sized in/out ring, and the weather was very favourable. My sincere thanks go to my efficient steward, who managed everything admirably on her own and kept us all in good order. A huge thank you to all the exhibitors for the absolute pleasure of judging your lovely dogs. It made for a thoroughly enjoyable day, with quality, happy and clean dogs throughout. I am very much an 'on the day' person, especially regarding movement, and placings were very close in several classes.

1937. Retriever (Golden) - Veteran Bitch. - Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1ST 3972 - Sh Ch Quakerhall Pandora's Bounty JW (Mrs D S & Mrs R J Crookes & Jenkinson)

Wow, what a stunning mid-gold bitch, nearly nine years old and still looking fabulous, earning her a place in my final four for top awards. She presents herself with remarkable confidence and joie de vivre, making her impossible to overlook. When standing, she displays impressive stature and a pleasing, balanced outline. Her head is pretty and well-proportioned, with a keen and gentle expression. She has a strong neck of good length, a well-laid shoulder, a firm topline, and excellent tail carriage. There is a lovely depth to her brisket and good fill in her forechest. She stands on well-boned limbs and tight feet. Her hindquarters are strong and wide, with a well-bent stifle that she uses to drive powerfully around the ring, maintaining lovely head carriage and poise. Just not quite as precise today when coming towards me, she showed excellent rear drive. Beautifully presented and expertly handled. Delighted to award her BVB & with co-judge BVIB

2ND 3994 - Benrowan Esprit VW (Mr & Mrs W Hush)

Lovely nine-year-old bitch, who prevailed over another nice bitch thanks to her flowing movement while maintaining her outline. Although she did not quite have the overall balance of the winner, she possesses a nicely proportioned headpiece, with a distinguished touch of grey. Her neck is strong, complemented by excellent depth and forechest, and a well-sprung ribcage. She maintains a firm topline with good tail carriage. Her strong hindquarters are put to good use, driving her powerfully around the ring, to show reach and drive. presented with a dense coat with a slight wave

3RD 3975 - Lynste Kindred Spirit (Mrs L Davis)

1938. Retriever (Golden) - Minor Puppy Bitch. - Entries: 8 Absentees: 0

1ST 3970 - At Quakerhall Trinity Du Bois De La Rayere (Imp Fra) (Mrs D S & Mrs R J Crookes & Jenkinson)

Oh my, what a delightful seven-month-old dark golden bitch. Although still very raw at this stage, she shows tremendous promise and was an absolute pleasure to judge. For her age, everything is in the right place. She won a competitive class of lovely youngsters thanks to her overall balance when standing and her clean, effortless movement. She has a pleasing head with good eye colour and pigmentation and displays both length and strength in the foreface. She maintained a good topline at all times. As expected at this age, she is still developing in body, but her chest is already down to the elbow, and her ribs are well carried back. Her hindquarters show good width of thigh, pleasing bend of stifle, and low-set hocks. She strode out confidently on the move. BPB

2ND 4040 - Messano Sweetness and Light (Mr P D & Mrs J L & Ms D Seamons & Seamons & Beeson)

Lovely outline on this pale eight-month-old bitch. She shows impressive balance on the stack, with good length of leg. Her head is very pretty, displaying equal proportions of backskull and foreface, and her soulful dark eyes, combined with dark pigmentation, create a gentle expression. She has a good length of neck flowing into a firm topline and is developing nicely through the body, with depth to the brisket and spring of rib. Her hindquarters are strong and being short hock to heel. Not quite the precision of movement of the winner today, I appreciated her reach and drive in profile.

3RD 3969 - Toseland Tilia at Goldlyn (Mrs L Crick)

RES 4031 - Berrymeade Chardonnay (Mrs J M Price)

VHC 3953 - Glenleddon Gentle Breeze (Dr C A & Dr S A Brown)

1939. Retriever (Golden) - Puppy Bitch. - Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1ST 4040 - Messano Sweetness and Light (Mr P D & Mrs J L & Ms D Seamons & Seamons & Beeson)

Repeat MPB

2ND 3952 - Stradcot Making Memories (Mrs S Brewer)

10-month-old mid gold bitch who showed good overall balance and proportions. She has a feminine head, with good width to the backskull, attractive chiselling, and a dark, kind eye. Her neck is of good length, leading to well-boned limbs and tight feet. She is just right in body for her age. Slightly close behind and not quite as collected in profile today as winner, but she demonstrated good reach and drive.

3RD 3969 - Toseland Tilia at Goldlyn (Mrs L Crick)

1940. Retriever (Golden) - Junior Bitch. - Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1ST 3958 - Fenpinque Royal Glow (Ms Campion)

Loved this 13-month-old pale bitch, who was among my final four for top awards. She has a beautiful outline, blending substance with feminine elegance. Her size and balance are ideal, with harmonious angulation. Her head and expression are most endearing, and she is so eager to please her handler. She possesses a clean neck of good length, a firm topline, and a well-set, well-carried tail. Her strength and substance are evident, with a well-developed forechest, good depth of brisket, and ribs that are well-sprung and carried back. Presented in full bloom, her dense, flat coat is complemented by her feathering. She is a stylish mover, displaying parallel rear action with good width and showing enthusiasm and pizzazz in profile. Although she lost a bit of sparkle in the final challenge, I am confident she has a bright future ahead.

2ND 4027 - Cherrimar Electra (Miss V & Mr P Poile & Blackboro)

Seventeen-month-old darker golden bitch, presenting a different type to the winner. She has good length of leg paired with a compact, balanced outline. Her head is pretty, well-proportioned, nicely chiselled, and features a dark, kind eye. The neck is of good length, flowing smoothly into a firm topline. While she does not yet have the body or forechest of the winner, she is developing well. She demonstrated pleasing profile action on the move.

3RD 3990 - Sunfern Schuyler Sister (Mrs A M Henderson)

1941. Retriever (Golden) - Yearling Bitch. - Entries: 6 Absentees: 0

1ST 4003 - Haydengold Latest Gossip JW (Ms L List)

20-month-old pale bitch with much to admire. She presents a shapely outline that flows smoothly from nose to tail. Her body lines are graceful yet carry the desired substance and bone. She has a balanced, feminine head with good width, slight rounding of the backskull, and both length and strength in the foreface. Her dark eyes and pigmentation create a delightful, expressive look. I appreciated her well-developed forechest and depth, with ribs carried well back. She holds a firm topline and has strong, hammy, muscular quarters. On the move, she moves well in all directions and works in harmony with her handler. She is sure to continue blossoming with maturity.

2ND 4008 - Lovissa Seeing Stars JW (Mrs M C & Mrs L Loverock & Waldron-Smith)

Another very smart youngster, this 18-month-old mid-gold bitch displays a clean, flowing outline and a good length of leg, resulting in a proportionate and shapely profile. She features a balanced head with a gentle, melting expression. Her neck is clean and of good length, smoothly transitioning into a firm topline and well-set tail. While her forechest is not quite as developed as the winner's, she shows lovely depth in the brisket, with her ribcage carried well back to a short, strong loin. Her angulation is balanced both fore and aft. She moved with drive and animation.

3RD 3984 - Kayzaelle Kumbuka Peace JW (Mrs L Furbank)

RES 4028 - Shearstone Hasta La Vista JW (Mrs M A & Miss S Porter)

VHC 3964 - Warrentor Abilene JW (Miss K Clunie)

1942. Retriever (Golden) - Novice Bitch - Entries: 7 Absentees: 0

1ST 3958 - Fenpinque Royal Glow (Ms Campion)

Repeat Junior Bitch

2ND 4044 - Goldmarker Palladino at Anneymar (Ms M Stokes)

A very attentive 20-month-old, darker bitch who demonstrates good overall balance and proportions, complemented by a good length of leg. She exhibits pleasing ratios between backskull and foreface, enhanced by a dark, expressive eye. Her strong neck of good length flows smoothly into a well-held topline and tail. She shows pleasing depth of chest and well-developed forechest. Her profile movement is ground covering, though not the precision in front today of winner. She was presented in a dense coat and handled sympathetically.

3RD 4054 - Charwildan Dolly Diamond (Mrs & Mr & Mr Winterburn-Brannick & Gazey & Gazey)

RES 3960 - Wemcrest Hocus Pocus (Mrs J & Mr R Chan)

VHC 3989 - Sunfern Celebrate Forever (Mrs A M Henderson)

1943. Retriever (Golden) - Graduate Bitch. - Entries: 9 Absentees: 1

1ST 3947 - Shearstone Live in The Dream at Fivelms JW (Mrs S Ball)

A happy and outgoing pale 21-month-old bitch with lovely substance and bone, confidently showing herself off. She has a feminine head of pleasing proportions, a gently rounded backskull, strength in the foreface, and dark eyes and pigmentation that contribute to her kind, gentle expression. She is well developed through the body, boasting a good forechest, deep brisket, and well-sprung ribs. She stands on well-boned limbs and tight feet, using her hindquarters to advantage on the move. Presented in a dense, flat jacket.

2ND 4034 - Aurgentious Melion An Ki at Akenscales JW (Mr J S & Mrs V A & Miss C A Shaw & Robertshaw & Robertshaw)

A smart 2-year-old mid-gold bitch, she presented a pleasing and well-balanced outline when standing. Nothing is overdone; her proportions are harmonious throughout. She has a pretty head with a gentle expression, and her neck has good reach, flowing seamlessly into a firm topline. I admired her forechest and depth, with ribs carried well back. She displayed a lovely side gait, though she was not quite as tidy behind as the winner today. Immaculately presented and well handled.

3RD 4032 - Drumkilty Merry and Bright for Catenae JW (Mrs K A Rees)

RES 4044 - Goldmarker Palladino at Anneymar (Ms M Stokes)

VHC 4037 - Rosinante Guinevere JW (Mrs S E Russell-Bond)

1944. Retriever (Golden) - Post Graduate Bitch. - Entries: 8 Absentees: 0

1ST 4007 - Lovissa Cosmic Girl (Mrs M C & Mrs L Loverock & Waldron-Smith)

A very honest and shapely 3-year-old who gave an excellent account of herself to win this class. When standing, she presents a classic outline, with good length of leg and balanced body proportions. Her head is appealing, complemented by a dark eye colour. She has a clean neck leading into a firm, level topline and a well-set, well-carried tail. I would like a little more forechest, but her forelegs are well under her, and she created a beautiful picture on the move. She moved cleanly and true, maintaining her outline with good head carriage throughout.

2ND 4039 - Messano Snap Crackle and Pop (Mr P D & Mrs J L Seamons)

There is much to commend in this mid-gold bitch, who is approaching three years of age. She presents a lovely shape on the stack, combining strength with feminine elegance. Her clean, flowing outline begins with a beautiful head and gentle expression. She has a good length of neck and a firm topline. I admired her forechest and depth, along with a short, strong loin that finishes with wide, muscular quarters. Although she was not quite able to match the clean fore and aft action of today's winner on the move, she held her shape well and was presented in good coat and condition.

3RD 3967 - Rooksbury Aurora (Mrs L P Cole)

RES 3995 - Ousevale Ocean Breeze at Benrowan (Mr & Mrs W Hush)

VHC 3973 - Thornywait Royal Story for Quakerhall JW (Mrs D S & Mrs R J Crookes & Jenkinson)

1945. Retriever (Golden) - Limit Bitch. - Entries: 5 Absentees: 0

1ST 3966 - Warrentor Nohkalikai JW ShCEx OSW (Miss K Clunie)

An honest, workmanlike, darker bitch, fully mature at almost four years of age and presenting as the finished article. Nothing is overdone, she is beautifully balanced, proportionate, and displays feminine strength throughout. Her head is so feminine and appealing, with a good width to the backskull, a pleasing length of foreface, and a kind, dark eye. She is well developed through the body, with a brisket well let down and a well-developed forechest that brings her strong, well-boned forelegs nicely under her. She holds a firm and level topline both standing and on the move. Her strong, wide quarters feature well-bent stifles and excellent muscle tone. On the move, she truly comes into her own flowing effortlessly around the ring, you can almost see her smiling with pleasure as she covers the ground with reach and drive, moving true both fore and aft. Delighted to award her the RBCC

2ND 3957 - Fenpinque Glamourglow (Ms Campion)

A superb 5-year-old pale bitch, truly eye-catching when standing and exuding character and zest for life. She is of a different stamp and was very close up to the winner. I admired her outline and proportions, with each part flowing seamlessly into the next. She has a quality headpiece and a melting expression. Well developed in body, she possesses a good forechest, depth to the brisket, and a well-sprung ribcage carried back to a short, strong loin. Her hindquarters are lovely, with wide thighs, a good bend of stifle, and short hock to heel. Today, she was not quite as precise coming and going as the winner, but she maintained an appealing outline, showing reach and drive. She was presented in super coat and condition.

3RD 3986 - Carolake X'marks The Spot JW (Mrs P D Gayler)

RES 4004 - Haydengold Time to Remember (Ms L List)

VHC 4043 - Flyngalee Only Oakley at Jobeka (Mrs B Stokes)

1946. Retriever (Golden) - Open Bitch. - Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

1ST 3971 - Sh Ch Quakerhall Flare by Pandora JW (Mrs D S & Mrs R J Crookes & Jenkinson)

A top-quality mid-gold bitch approaching six years of age. I loved her, she is typical in outline, and sound in her construction, looking an absolute picture on the stack. She has a shapely silhouette where each part flows seamlessly into the next, combined with an adoring rapport with her handler. Their partnership gives that elusive sparkle to her performance. She has a feminine head with balanced proportions and a gentle expression from her dark eyes. Her clean neck of good length flows into a firm, well-held topline. She shows lovely depth and spring of ribcage, leading to strong, well-muscled quarters. She did not disappoint on the move, with precise footfall, ground-covering action, and a lashing, well-carried tail to finish the picture. Beautifully presented and expertly handled. Delight to award her the BCC, and in agreement with my co-judge, going onto win BOB - Congratulations

2ND 3983 - Ch Dewmist Tanzanite (Mr H Fryckstrand)

A beautiful pale bitch approaching five years of age, she presents a truly lovely outline when standing, shapely but not overdone, naturally drawing the eye to her. Her head is feminine, with balanced proportions from backskull to foreface, nicely chiselled, a dark eye and pigmentation that creates a keen yet gentle expression. There is a graceful flow through her neck and topline, which is firm and level, leading to a well-set and constantly used tail. Her brisket is well let down, with a pleasing spring of ribcage and a short, strong loin. She moved with enthusiasm and pizzazz, demonstrating reach and drive, though today she was not quite as tidy as the winner on the out and back. Nonetheless, she is a very classy bitch, and in consideration for top honours

3RD 4041 - Sh Ch Haydengold Echo Thru Time to Alfiro (Mrs F Smithies)

RES 3959 - Lovissa Hello Dolly of Wemcrest (Mrs J & Mr R Chan)

1947. Retriever (Golden) - Special Beginners Bitch - Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1ST 3947 - Shearstone Live in The Dream at Fivelms JW (Mrs S Ball)

Repeat Graduate Bitch

2ND 4035 - Kensesqui Calypso (Mrs C & Mr S Henshaw)

A mid-gold bitch approaching three years of age, she is built on a smaller frame but still presents a pleasing profile with good overall shape. Her head is attractive, with balanced proportions and a kind expression. She has a clean neck of good length, leading into a level topline and a well-set tail. While she does not quite have the bone or body of the winner, she is a happy mover, showing good drive from the rear and maintaining her outline throughout.