Southern Flatcoated Retriever Club

Southern Flatcoated Retriever Club   

Thank you to all the exhibitors for your entry. It is not easy running 2 champ shows beside each other when handlers need to be in both rings at the same time which involved a bit of waiting. So again, thank you for your patience. With some exhibits being in both rings roughly the same times this did affect some placings especially the bitches.

The rings were a good size with plenty of under cover area for when it got warmer. For once the bitches had the advantage of the cooler morning, but the weather was rather warm and some of the dogs found it a little warm.

There was a mixture of types especially in the younger classes. There were some untypical heads, high tails and a few lacking bone. Fronts have improved though there are still dogs short in upper arm and too long in the body. Breeders need to look carefully at the bitches they have and what they want to produce. Movement in some was a bit erratic. Having said that I was pleased with my winners.

 Baby puppy bitch (1)

 Holden Dymexe I Love To Boogie

Promising baby with lovely head and sweet expression. Very steady for her age. Good overall construction with enough bone for age and feet will tighten. Correct size for age, unfortunately she was unsound on the move. Look forward to seeing her when she is older. Best baby puppy in show.

Baby Puppy Dog (0)

Veteran Bitch (9 )

3 super bitches headed this class

1st Milton’s Manteauplat Black Pippin

Liked this bitch as a youngster and I was pleased to see how she has matured. Nicely constructed 8yr old with a lovely classical head and kind eye, good length of neck into well laid shoulders, good front, level topline and ever wagging tail. Good length of body. Lovely bone and feet. Correct angulation front and rear. Moved with drive 

2nd Romeo- Dieste Hopevalley Morning Rainbow JW, ShCEx, OSW, VW

Another lovely medium sized bitch with feminine head and a bit of a naughty expression. Not quite the forechest of one, but well laid shoulders, level topline and tailset. Good length of body and well muscled hindquarters with good bone and feet. Moved out with good length of stride

3rd Wilson Hameldown Music Of The Night VW.

Taller than the first two but nicely constructed all through with a lovely head and eye. Good front and back angulation, good length of body, topline and tailset. Moved out so well. It is hard to believe that she is 10 yrs old

Minor Puppy Bitch (4)

1st Jones Braemist Chase The Stars

Lovely 8 month with super feminine head and kind eye. She is nicely constructed all through, with good length of neck, length of body and ribcage short loin. Good angulations front and rear. Feet need to tighten but that will come with maturity. She moved out well with good length of stride though she is very much a baby and has her moments but I look forward to seeing her when she is older.

2nd Staff & Powell Hegrie Joyful Melody At Bonnyhilbrae

Smaller in size than one but similar type and remarks apply. A very feminine bitch that needs time. Attractive feminine outline. Unfortunately seemed a little unsettled as owner had disappeared but settled enough to move out well round the ring

3rd Lutner- Jacholnik & Jacholnik Telburn Heart Skips A beat. 

Another nicely balanced puppy with a lovely head though a little heavier than first two. Good length of neck into well laid shoulders, a little longer in body. Good bone and feet. Lovely coat. Moved out steadily with good stride.

Puppy Bitch (4)

1st Dunnet Hoedun Does It Matter

Elegant puppy with a feminine head, would prefer a slightly darker eye. Good length of neck, front, top line and tailset. Enough bone for age. Good length of ribcage and short loin. Well muscled hind quarters. Feet need to tighten but this should come with age. Moved steadily around the ring.

2nd Chambers Hototo’s Edge of Glory

Another bitch with typical head and kind eye, slightly smaller than one. Clean in neck with good front and rear construction. Enough bone and nice feet. Good length of ribcage and loin. Very happy showgirl but was a bit erratic in movement today but these two are still babies and so have a lot of growing today, and could change places at any time.

3rd Carter Harmarlandas Amelia

Taller than first two with a lovely head and eye, would prefer a bit more length of neck. Level topline and good depth of body. Slightly longer in loin. Good bone and feet. Moved well. Needs time.

Junior Bitch ( 8)

A lovely class made difficult by different stages of maturity 

1st Watson Rainsgift Fair Play

Gorgeous classical bitch full of quality, as this kennel usually produces. Super head and melting expression. Lovely length of neck into well laid shoulders, good depth of chest, well ribbed body and short loin, strong topline and tailset. Good angulation front and rear. Lovely bone and good feet allowing her to move with length and stride. When mature she will challenge the best and I look forward to seeing her later.

2nd Reitmaier Miss Mallorys Apple of My Eye

Another lovely bitch, not as mature as one and not as good coat. Feminine head and kind eye. Clean neck of good length into well laid shoulders. Good fore chest and depth of chest. Nice ribbed body of good length and short loin. Good bone and feet. Moved soundly around the ring. Unlucky to meet one today.

 3rd May Lussac Bewitched.

Moderate sized bitch who had left her coat at home, she is only just out of puppy, which showed in her body today. Nicely moulded head and kind eye. Would prefer a bit more forechest. She has a level topline and tailset. Good bone and neat feet. Well muscled hind quarters, which allowed her to move steadily around the ring.

Yearling Bitch (6, 1abs )

1st Mcilwaine, Mcilwaine & Reynolds Flatcharm Smelly Cat To Benoveor

Nicely moulded head and dark eye, good length of neck into well placed shoulder. Good front and rear angulation. Body of good length and depth with short loin. Nice bone and feet. Would prefer better tailset. This handler got the best out of her and she moved well.

2nd Egginton, Egginton, Egginton & Davis Pajanbeck Hold My Halo

4th in a good junior class and more settled here. Lovely feminine head and kind eye, good length of neck, would prefer a little more forechest. Good depth of chest and length of body, short loin. Good bone and neat feet. Moved better in this class.

3rd Clarke Flanova Brown Eyed Girl

Smaller than rest of the class and still needs time. Feminine head and kind eye, enough reach of neck and a little heavy over the shoulder at this time. Good front angulation and well muscled hind quarters. Moved soundly.

Graduate Bitch (13)

Lovely class.

1st Romeo- Dieste Hopevalley Morning Xanadu JW

Another kennel that consistently produces good dogs. 

Lovely moderately sized feminine bitch with pleasing outline, standing and moving. Nicely moulded head and soft eye, good length of neck into well placed shoulders with good front construction. Level topline and tailset. Good hindquarters, bone and neat feet. Shown in great coat and condition and moved with lovely length of stride. Pleased to award her the RCC.

2nd Thurgood Thurwitt Lyra Belacque JW

Another quality bitch, different outline to one but soundly constructed all through. Not as good coat as one. Lovely head and kind eye. Good forechest and depth of chest and length of body. Well muscled hindquarters allowing her to move round the ring freely on good bone and feet.

3rd Phipps – Baker & Baker Maddhouse Never To Much JW 

Slightly heavier bitch with a classic head and dark eye with pleasing outline. Good front and rear construction, length of body. Carrying a little weight due to having a phantom. Moved out soundly on good bone, but would prefer tighter feet.

Post Graduate Bitch (11)

1st Carter Seaheart Effie At Harmalanda JW

 Typical head and expression, nice length of neck leading into good shoulder and front construction. Level topline and tailset, which she held on the move. Well muscled hindquarters. Moved out well on good bone and feet. Still needs time to mature.

2nd Jackson Manteauplat Margaux

 Pleasing head and soft expression. Good reach of neck into well laid shoulders. Very good forechest and depth of chest, not quite the topline of one. Well angulated hind quarters with good bone and neat feet. Moved with good length of stride. 

3rd Moxey Dymexe My Cherie Armour JW

Lovely medium sized bitch. Soundly constructed all through with a lovely feminine head and dark eye. Good topline and tailset. Well ribbed body of good length and short loin. Lovely bone and neat feet. Moved out soundly round the ring

Limit Bitch ( 12, 1abs)

A lovely class and headed by 3 great bitches.

1st Thurgood Finhamspride Clio SGWC

Classical head and dark eye, good length of neck into well placed shoulders, level topline and tailset. Excellent forechest and depth of chest. Stands on good bone and feet. Good length of body with well angulated hind quarters which allowed her to move with drive and purpose.

2nd Chambers Hototo Pretty Ballerina JW

Like her as a puppy and she is maturing nicely. Lovely bitch with moulded head and dark eye. Soundly constructed all through with good forechest, length of body, short loin, level topline and tailset. Good bone but would prefer tighter feet. Moved out effortlessly round the ring.

3rd Watson Rainesgift New Sensation

Elegant bitch with feminine head and dark eye. Nice length of neck and well laid shoulders, good forechest, with level topline and tailset. Strong hindquarters. Lovely bone and feet. Moved out well with drive

Open bitch ( 9)

What lovely class with some lovely bitches going cardless today.

1st Miss C Larsson Int/ SE/ Nor/ Dk CH Almanza Dancin’ On the tables.

Super liver bitch, beautifully balanced with lovely feminine head and dark eye for her colour. Good length of neck into well placed shoulder strong level topline and tailset. Good forechest and depth of chest, length of body and short loin. Lovely front and rear angulation. Stands on good bone and feet and moved soundly around the ring. Presents a lovely picture standing and moving. Pleased to award her CC

2nd Strudwick Burpham Lotties First Love JW

Lovely quality bitch with classic head and kind eye. So nicely put together all through. From her well defined forechest through to her strong hindquarters. Level topline and tailset with short loin, good bone and feet. Well muscled hindquarters allowing her to move with purpose round the ring. Unlucky to meet one today.

3rd Watson SH CH Rainesgift Omega

Another lovely bitch with feminine head and kind eye, good reach of neck, shoulders and topline. Good depth of chest, not quite the forechest of first two but lovely length of body and short loin. Strong hindquarters and good bone and neat feet. Good sound mover.

Sp Open Liver Bitch (3)

1st Knight & Jacobs Gemswin Land Of Make Believe SGWC

9 yr old Lovely dark liver bitch with nicely moulded head and eye. Strong front and rear quarters. Not as showy as some and decided not to wag her tail. Good bone, would prefer tighter feet but moved out so well on well muscled hindquarters.

2nd Tagg Oiyou Layla Gocek. 

Soundly constructed with lovely feminine head and kind eye. Good reach of neck into well placed shoulders. Good depth of chest, a little longer in body than one. Preferred her feet over one. Sound in quarters. Moved well with purpose though a little proud of her tail.

3rd Grenville – Payne & Kenneford Misfitsfluke Galaxy

9 month old dark liver with a pretty head that has a lot of growing to do. Needs to body up. Would prefer more bone and tighter feet. Needs time

Special Working Bitch

1st Cambell Ronevorg Whispering Angel SGWC, KCGWC

Lovely medium sized bitch with a classic head and dark eye. Nicely put together with good neck and lay of shoulder, very good forechest . Well ribbed body and short loin. Level topline and tailset. Well angulated hind quarters with good muscle, good bone and feet. Moved with drive. Looks like she could work all day.

2nd Reitmaier Pol/Lt/Nor/SE Miss Mallorys Once And For All

Elegant bitch with feminine head and kind eye, similar type to one and similar remarks apply. Would prefer a bit more forechest but has good depth of chest, good bone and neat feet. Moved out well though a little proud of her tail.

3rd Cambell Ronevorg Madam Butterfly SGWC

Feminine head and kind eye, a little heavier over the shoulder than first two. Well made all through with good bone and feet. Well muscled quarters. Moved soundly round the ring

Veteran Dog (8, 1 abs)

Lovely class of veterans

1st Taite Gamerights Troyte.

Lovely medium sized 8 yr old dog, with masculine head and kind eye, good reach of neck with well placed shoulders and well defined forechest and depth of chest. Good length of body with short loin, level topline and tailset .Nicely angulated hind quarters with plenty of muscle. Good bone and feet. Shown in very good coat and condition. Moved out well with good length of stride. Best Veteran in show

2nd Cambell & Hessing Ronevorg I Believe In Santa At Montechor

Another soundly constructed dog, slightly heavier in head than one, and slightly longer in body than one. Lovely depth of chest and well ribbed body. Good topline and tailset, Moved out on good bone and feet with good drive.

3rd Macpherson Rachanmill Columbo

Taller than first two but another lovely dog. Heavier in head but lovely dark eye. Again, similar to first two though a little heavier Good front and rear angulation, strong bone , just preferred feet of first two. Well muscled hindquarters allowing him to move out well

Minor Puppy (2)

1st Price & Nicholls LLantrussa Winchester

Lovely 8 month puppy, just right for age. Shows promise for the future. Lovely head and dark eye. Nicely constructed front and rear. Enough bone and feet. Good topline held on the move. Needs time. 

2nd Ponsford Misfitsfluke Phoenix

Puppy that needs a lot of time to come together. Nice head and neck, would prefer a little less length of body and better tailset, which he showed when moving with his tail right over his back. 

Puppy dog (2)

Woodhams Flatcharm Mr Potato Head

Soundly constructed Male, nearly a year old and more together than two. Lovely moulded head and kind dark eye. Good reach of neck into well placed shoulders and forechest. Level topline and tailset, though he was beginning to flag at this time. Good front and rear angulation. Moved out well and used his tail on the move round the ring. BPIS

2nd Pierce Flatcharm Hobgoblin At Tarnmill

Another lovely puppy and similar remarks apply, just preferred front of one. Nicely moulded head and expression, good overall body. He was a bit tired and hot so didn’t move as well as one today.

Junior Dog (5)

1st Reitmaier Miss Mallorys Raise The Bar

Lovely well made dog with masculine head and kind eye. Good front and rear construction. Lovely body. Level topline and tailset. Moved out well on good bone and feet.

2nd Sawa Apples’N’Pears Howard Stern

Nice head and dark eye, good depth of chest. A little straighter in front than one. Good topline and tailset. Good bone but would prefer tighter feet though he moved out well.

3rd Harrison Gemswin Thunderstruck

Taller than first two but with a nicely moulded head and kind eye. Good front, topline and tailset. Good bone and feet. Moved well.

Yearling Dog (6, 1abs)

1st Churchard Flatcharm Dark Secret At Churchking

Nicely put together dog with moulded head and dark eye with soft expression. Good reach of shoulder, when his handler didn’t push his head back into his shoulder. Well placed shoulder into level topline and tailset. Good front with depth of chest and length of body. Showed in good coat and condition. Moved well on good bone and feet. I’m sure he has a good future.

2nd Sawa Apples’N’Pears Howard Stern

2nd in previous class

3rd Scaife Flatcharm Bing A Ling At Shennanjoy

Another lovely boy with masculine head and eye. Good length of neck and depth of chest, a little longer in body than first two but is still growing and maturing. Lovely front and rear angulation. Good bone and feet so moved out well.

Graduate Dog (8)

1st Cambell & Brown Ronevorg King Of Attitude.

I judged this boy as a puppy and I was not disappointed in seeing him again. Lovely medium sized dog with moulded head and kind expression Good length of neck into well placed shoulders. Well defined forechest and depth of chest into good body. Level topline and tailset. Good bone and neat feet. Well muscled hindquarters allowing him to move with good length of stride 

2nd Durrant Glenturret Wet My Whistle JW

Not as mature as one but a lot to like about him. Soundly constructed with masculine head and eye. Good front and depth of chest with level topline and tailset. Strong muscled hindquarters, good bone but would prefer tighter feet. Moved out well.

3rd Pierce Wychwizard Forester At Tarnmillcrag JW

Pleasing head and dark eye, would prefer a little more neck which made him look a little heavy over the shoulder. Good front and depth of chest. Good length of body but would prefer shorter loin. Nice strong hindquarters bone and feet. Sound mover

Post Graduate Dog (4, 1abs)

1st Gribble Jazzanraga Adventurer.

Liver dog that I have done well before, and maturing well. Nicely put together with moulded head and good eye colour. Good front and rear angulation, strong in topline and tailset. Good bone and feet allowing him to move out well with good drive.

2nd Cambell & Brown Ronevorg Firefly Fantasy

Another one I have judged before , a little broader in head than one. A little heavier over shoulder but with a good front and depth of chest, level topline and tailset. Would prefer a shorter loin, but he has good bone and feet and well muscled hindquarters allowing him to move with nice length of stride.

3rd Broadbent Gemswin I Am Sailing 

Masculine headed dog with kind eye. Level topline. Would prefer slightly more front. Good depth of chest. Stands on good bone and feet. Nicely muscled hindquarters. He looked like he has had enough of today and the heat with his full coat and didn’t want to move as well as I have seen him before.

Limit Dog ( 9, 3 abs)

1st Churchard Flatcharm Griffin Dark At Churchking

Lovely quality dog with moulded head and dark eye. Good reach of neck into well placed shoulders. Good forechest and depth of chest. Nicely made all through from top to tail. Shown in good coat and condition. He has good bone and lovely neat feet and moved so well around the ring with good drive. He didn’t stop showing and I was pleased to award him RCC

2nd Wild Bitcon Alliance With Bluewaters (ai) JW

Another dog maturing nicely with classic head and kind eye, similar to one and same remarks apply. Nicely angulated front and rear with well muscled quarters allowing him to move soundly round the ring on good bone and feet. 

3rd Woodhams Kulawand Casanova

Masculine head and dark eye, good length of neck, level topline and tailset. A little longer in back than first two. Would prefer a little more bone. Good front and rear angulation. Just preferred more positive movement from first two today.

Open Dog (6)

1st Nicholls, Nicholls & Price SHCH Llantrusa As Big As The Ritz

Super liver dog that is a favourite of mine. Absolutely on form today. Lovely moulded head and kind expression. He flowed from his lovely reach of neck and well placed shoulders down his lovely level topline through to his strong muscular hindquarters. Good depth of chest and good bone. Being very picky I would prefer tighter feet but he had a lovely outline standing and moving, which he did with great drive. CC, best liver and best in show

2nd Genco Dolores & Soresina Ludovica Diamante Blu Uragano Ubriaco

Beautifully balanced dog unlucky to meet one on super form today and probably getting a bit tired after racing between rings, despite this he moved out soundly round the ring on well muscled quarters. Classic head and dark eye, lovely reach of neck and well laid shoulder. Good forechest and depth of chest. Good length of body and short loin. Good bone and tight feet

3rd Ramunno Flatcharm Serious Pig

Another lovely headed dog with good front and depth of chest. Not as level in topline and tailset due to being a little overstretched behind. He has well muscled hindquarters and good bone and feet allowing to move round the ring with style.

Special Open Liver Dog

1st Nicholls, Nicholls & Price SHCH LLantrussa As Big As The Ritz  

1st in open dog

2nd Gribble Jazzanraga Adventurer

1st in post grad

3rd Grenville- Payne & Kenneford Misfitsfluke Green Ranger

8 month dog with a lot of growing to do. Nice head and neck. Would prefer more front, bone and tighter feet. Lovely dark liver colour

Special Working Dog (3)

1st May Ronevorg Dark Angel At Lussac JW, SGWC, ShCEx, OSW

Litter brother to my winner of working bitch. Best working in show.

Moderate sized boy with masculine head and kind eye. Good depth of chest, bone and neat feet. Level topline and tailset, Very good muscle in rear quarters, allowing him to move with drive around the ring, though he occasionally losing his topline on the move, but not enough to stop him winning this class.

2nd Reitmaier POL/LT/SE CH Miss Mallorys Let’s Go Crazy

Taller dog but well put together, A little heavier in head than one. Good angulation front and rear. Well off for bone and good feet. Shown in hard condition. Moved steadily round the ring.

3rd Wild Kvicksans The Master Piper At Bluewaters ( imp SWE) JW, SGWC

Lovely classical head and dark eye. Good neck and topline, well developed forechest and good angulation front and rear. Lovely bone and feet. A little proud of his tail on movement. I have watched him come on but today he was messing about a bit and think he has had enough of the day or had something else on his mind.