South West Essex Canine Association

South West Essex Canine Association - Open Show - Monday 31 August 2026

Golden Retrievers – Judge: Elizabeth Fisher

My gratitude to the exhibitors giving me the privilege of assessing their Golden Retrievers, all beautifully groomed and presented. I believe every exhibitor deserves courtesy and a judge interested in the breed. My aim is to judge to the standard and see the dog as a whole. A big thank you to my very efficient Steward, Sue Ross, who kept the ring moving perfectly. 

MINOR PUPPY:

1st Harding’s Eveninghill Black Betty

Although alone in this class, very worthy of her first place. An appealing, feminine head, good reach of neck, flowing into correct layback and shoulder, wearing her beautiful puppy coat. Good topline and correct tail carriage held on the move. Moved with drive and good reach in front without exaggeration.

PUPPY:

1st Ward’s Laurenley Lady Sybil

Spoilt for choice in this class, splitting hairs for 1st and 2nd places. This lovely 11 month mature young lady demands attention. Pretty feminine head. Wearing her beautiful mid gold full coat, strong neck flowing into clean shoulders and level topline, stood four-square, neat feet. Moved beautifully at one with handler. BP

2nd Falconer’s Siatham Esmerelda

Another quality 10 month baby, pushed hard for 1st. Beautifully presented and handled. Cream coat covering a good-proportioned body, short coupled, excellent front and rear angles. Stepped out in style as she moved around the ring, she has a very promising show career, one to watch.

JUNIOR:

1st Stonebridge’s Toseland Two Can Have A Party

Won on maturity. Correct length of neck into well laid shoulders. Level topline from shoulder to tailset. Deep in chest and short coupled, good width of thigh. Strong muscled body dressed in a well presented cream coat. Sound movement, handled to advantage. 

2nd Cowper’s Laurenley Lady Mary for Garmoran

Pretty young lady in her cream coat with gold tinge, needing more undercoat. Gentlest of expressions, black pigment. Good reach of neck into level topline. Moved out briskly but lacked a little substance which will come with maturity.

SPECIAL YEARLING:

1st Webb & Smith’s Waterbabies Walk Tall At Hectson (IMP ITA)

Very mature for his age. Sweet, kind expression and correct proportioned head, well set on good reach of neck. Scissor bite. Excellent front and rear angles, well off for bone. Deep in chest and short coupled. Level topline held on flowing, driving movement. Handled to perfection.

2nd Cowper’s Laurenley Lady Mary For Garmoran

GRADUATE:

1st Webb & Smith’s Waterbabies A Sea Of Faces To Hectson (IMP ITA) RBOB

Well presented in rich gold, gleaming coat with cream trimmings. Strongly standing four square. Handsome head with black pigment. Very good angulation front and rear, moved with extension and drive retaining his strong outline. Level topline. Happy wagging tail. Tight feet. RBOB, pushed hard for BOB.

2nd Stonebridge’s Toseland Two Can Have A Party

POST GRADUATE:

1st Falconer’s Cheek to Cheek Unbridled Dreams for Siatham (IMP FRA)

A very classy, elegant bitch, gentle expression. Level topline supporting well angled front and rear, short coupled. Such an appealing, well-proportioned bitch with good balance and poise. Strong, positive action with excellent reach and drive on the move.  Dressed in her best cream coat. BOB

2nd Worsford & Moriarty’s Sybiton Saved By The Bell

A very sound, well-presented dog both standing and on the move. Plenty of substance throughout. Pleasing length of body, balanced by good depth of chest, well angled front and rear. Moved with scope and drive on the move.

OPEN DOG:

1st Fleet & Webber’s Waterbabies Sonic Boom To Eastbury And Hectson (IMP ITA)

Handsome, mid-gold dog in abundant gleaming coat. Keen expression, scissor bite. Clean neck well set into laid back shoulder, good front angulation, sturdy bone structure. Dead level topline supporting well-conditioned body and shapely hindquarters. Catlike feet, standing four-square. Displayed a happy, firm and sound movement.

2nd Maker’s Wynrita Secret Agent At Dreamland

Full rich gold coat, deep in chest, well bent stifles. Mature and solid, good for size and with a strong body, neck and legs. Attractive head, moved out well.

OPEN BITCH:

1st Bufton & Riley’s Phoslas Polly Flinders

Quality bitch, balanced shape. Good neck into correct shoulder placement onto firm topline and correct tailset, lovely front assembly. Correctly angled throughout with good depth of chest, firm condition. Turned out in beautiful conditioned full cream coat. Moved with purpose.

2nd Fleet’s Waterbabies Kalakuta To Eastbury (IMP ITA)

Very pretty, kind expression. Correct topline, tailset and carriage held well on her graceful movement. Good return of upper arm and well bent stifle. Feminine head on a good reach of neck.