Cotswold & Wyevern Labrador Retriever Club

My sincere thanks to the hardworking committee, my two excellent stewards and finally to the exhibitors for allowing me the honour of judging their dogs. It is an immense privilege to be asked to judge and I thoroughly enjoyed the day.

Minor Puppy Bitch (18,7a)

1st Meadowline Mi Suena A Bruxinho

Her head for me was just what I was looking for on a minor puppy bitch, good length and breadth to her skull for her age, soft gentle expression, with good pigment, clean neck, super lay of shoulder with good length to upper arm, firm topline, good spring of rib, well developed quarters. Nothing over done, just a picture of balance and feminity, moved with such precision for a baby and could not be denied her win in this strong class. Best Puppy Bitch

2nd Cremino Crushed Ice

Very similar comments apply to this baby, again just right for age in every way, clean outline, feminine head with soft, gentle expression. Well made thoughout, firm topline, in good coat and condition, moved out well and pushed the winner hard.

3rd Carpenny Virginia

Puppy Bitch (10, 3a)

1st Kimbajak Duchess Eleanor

Feminine head, with again the skull proportions I would want to see at this age, gentle expression, good reach of neck, good lay of shoulder, firm in topline, good spring of rib. A shade long in body at this stage of her development which means she doesn’t look quite balanced at the moment but I liked her overall shape and type. Moved well.

2nd Tissalian Killer Queen at Glosmere

Very pretty young puppy, looked a picture stood when she pulled it all together, well made throughout, good reach of neck, good spring of rib, firm topline, well developed quarters, in good coat, moved ok when settled

3rd Mikmaqlabs Apache

Junior Bitch (19, 9a)

A wonderful class of many top drawer bitches, such a positive for the future of the breed, many of whom will go on to be champions I am sure

1st Taph’s Sizzling Sophie

A classic bitch from every angle, such a beautifully balanced head, good length of muzzle, soft kind gentle eyes and melting expression, clean through neck and shoulder, correct front angulation, good depth of brisket, spring of rib, super flow of topline from skull to tail, well muscled quarters, in lovely coat and condition. Moved out well and in my final four. Just loved her clean unexaggerated outline.

2nd Arrowmoy Fairytale to New York Farnfield (IKC)

Another lovely bitch, slightly different type, beautiful head with soft gentle expression, not quite as clean over the neck and shoulder as the winner, excellent barrel rib, good depth of brisket, strong topline, well developed quarters, good bone. Very stylish on the move and presented a balanced outline

3rd Foxrush Spun Gold

Yearling Bitch (13,1a)

1st Shanorrell Socialite at Halshimoor

Another with a beautifully balance head, good length of muzzle and kind gentle expression, super reach of neck, excels in front construction, good depth to brisket, excellent spring of rib, strong topline, super flow of topline from skull to tail, excellent quarters and in super coat and condition. Such a clean unexaggerated outline and never stood wrong and moved exactly how she is made. Delighted to award her the RCC

2nd Lembas Pretty Amazing Grace JW

Just as outstanding in quality as the winner, super head and expression, good reach of neck, strong through topline, good spring of rib, excellent quarters, in super coat and condition and presents a clean and balanced outline. Moved out well but tended to pull out in front of handler a bit so not as free moving as winner.

3rd Wilenmory Collabro

Maiden Bitch (12, 5a)

1st Carpenny Portia

VHC in a strong junior class. Beautiful head on this black, such a kind gentle expression, good length of muzzle, super reach of neck, firm topline, beautifully constructed, in gleaming coat and condition. She really moved out well here. Such balance and quality throughout.

2nd Mikmaqlabs Cheyenne

Pretty head with kind and gentle expression, good length of muzzle, lovely reach of neck, strong through topline, good spring of rib, well muscled quarters with good bone and feet. Moved well.

3rd Kimbajak Duchess Eleanor

Novice Bitch (13, 3a)

1st Taph’s Sizzling Sophie

2nd Carpenny Portia

3rd Meadowline Mi Suena a Bruxinho

Undergraduate Bitch (11,3a)

1st Brynlluan Golden Dawn

Quality feminine bitch with kind and gentle expression, good reach of neck, well angulated front, strong topline, stand on good bone and feet, well developed quarters. In good coat and condition and presented a balanced outline. Moved well

2nd Lulukella’s Kiss and Tell JW

Black with pleasing head and expression, good reach of neck, well laid shoulder, well sprung ribs, level topline, well developed quarters, in good coat and condition. Moved well

3rd Eremos Perfect Pascali

Graduate Bitch (13, 4a)

1st Sekada Miss Bianca JW

Oh my where to start!! A truly beautiful bitch from every angle, such a beautifully balanced head, good length of muzzle, soft kind gentle eyes and melting expression, good depth of brisket, spring of rib, super flow of topline from skull to tail, beautifully constructed throughout, in gleaming coat and condition. Her movement was true and precise, no exaggerations just pure class and a joy to watch. Delighted to award her the CC. BIS on decision of the referee

2nd Baileydale Eliza Doolittle

Old fashioned type of bitch, lovely head and expression, well constructed throughout, strong topline, in super coat and condition. Moved out well with good reach and drive.

3rd Foxrush Straight Talking JW

Post Graduate (12, 3a)

1st Rudidale’s Story Teller

A honest bitch, nothing flashy just an honest Labrador and the more I looked at her the more she appealed. Lovely head with kind and gentle expression, good reach of neck, well angulated front, good spring of rib, level topline, well developed quarters, in full coat and super condition. Moved well to win a nice class.

2nd Cremino Cobnut

Just my type of bitch, very feminine, pretty head with kind and gentle expression, super neck and topline, well made throughout and moved very well. Presents a very clean and balanced outline. Not quite the coat and finish of the winner today but a lovely bitch.

3rd Lapema Poison Ivy

Mid Limit (16, 6a)

1st Streamanda Tip Top for Triplecroft

Lovely feminine head with kind and gentle expression, super neck, level topline, good spring of rib, well developed quarters, well made throughout and presented a balanced outline. In super coat and moved with good reach and drive

2nd Naiken Alize

Lovely rich chocolate bitch, lovely head with kind gentle expression, super reach of neck, well made throughout, level topline. Another with good reach and drive although tends to be a fraction lazy at times. Liked her overall type and balance.

3rd Oakhouse Olympic Flame of Bannabeach Jun Ch JD

Limit (13, 3a)

1st Brigburn Violet Sekada

Mother of the CC winner I see, super head with kind and gentle expression, good length of muzzle, well made throughout, good topline, well developed quarters. In super coat and condition. Moved well.

2nd Timouren Sioux for Saranden

Black bitch with pretty head and expression, good reach of neck, well laid shoulders, strong level topline, good spring of rib, well developed quarters. In good coat and condition. Moved well.

3rd Kimbajak Liberty Lady

Open (8, 3a)

1st Sh Ch Martinstide Pastiche of Bowstones JW

Such a beautifully balanced head, good length of muzzle, soft kind gentle eyes and melting expression, good depth of brisket, spring of rib, super flow of topline from skull to tail, beautifully constructed throughout, in good coat and condition. Moved very well and was in my final four. A beautiful bitch from any angle.

2nd Sh Ch/Ir Sh Ch Thurbajens Flight Fennel with Eremos ShCM

Honest sort of Labrador, nothing flashy or overdone, pleasing head and expression, well made throughout, good spring of rib. Presented a balanced outline and moved and showed well.

3rd Rus/Blr/LT/Lat Ch Miconti You Are My Princess

Veteran (8, 3a)

1st Lewisan Look at Me

Loved the head on this black, feminine with good length of muzzle, kind and gentle expression, good reach of neck, well angulated front, still has a good topline, good sping of rib. Moved well

2nd Sh Ch Naiken Yelena at Lougin

Very similar comments apply just preferred the head of the winner. Two lovely bitches

3rd Naiken Celtic Jeweler at Celtwood

Field Trial Bitch

1st Abbeystead Reeve

What an excellent example of a Labrador, lovely head, good length of muzzle, good reach of neck, good angulation throughout, good spring of rib, well developed quarters, moved true

Special Working

1st Henissy Razzle Dazzle

Chocolate bitch with pleasing head and expression, presents a good outline, in fit condition and moved very well.

Alison Scutcher