Kent, Surrey & Sussex Labrador Retriever Club

Kent, Surrey & Sussex Labrador Retriever Club

Open Show – 30th September 2018

Judge – Mrs Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale)

I would like to thank the Kent, Surrey & Sussex Labrador Club for affording me the honour to judge at their Open Show. Special thanks must go to my very efficient stewards Barbara Gentleman and Pam Blay – thank you ladies. It is a lovely show, well run and lots for everyone to do, with obedience and good citizen going on during the day. A huge thank you to the exhibitors who gave me the pleasure of your lovely dogs, you all take the best one home with you, and the sporting manner you accepted my decisions for each class

Minor Puppy Dog (4,3)

1. Mr Williams - Ferngwydir Legend Of Gelert

Just 6 months old and very raw, this black dog took it all in his stride. Looking balanced in outline with nothing overdone. Kind head which is just right for his age and kind expression, good length of neck, level topline, good depth for his age. Moving steadily

Puppy Dog (5,0)

1. Mr & Mrs Metcalfe - Carromer Jack Flash To Baileydale

9 month old yellow dog, who has strength and substance with a happy and outgoing demeanour. He has a pleasing head, showing good width to the backskull and length to the foreface with dark kind expressive eyes. His clean neck flows smoothly into well laid shoulders, straight forelimbs onto tight feet. He has super development to the forechest and ribcage, short coupled leading to nicely angulated hindquarters. Striding out well and with drive, a little loose in front at present, using his otter tail well. Shown with a super coat – BPD & BPIS

2. Goodman - Lulukella’s Double O’Seven

Another pleasing yellow at 10 months old he is developing nicely. Of a different stamp to winner, but many qualities to admire. He is workmanlike and built on clean lines. Masculine head, his neck flowing well into a firmly held topline and set on of tail. He has enough depth and spring of rib, not quite the development of winner at the moment. Well made quarters, moving out well

3. Mr & Mrs Jenner - Lyjansen Simba’s Savanna

Junior Dog (5,2)

1. Mr & Mrs Davey - Clanfield Rosy Outlook

Just coming up 18 month old, this black dog never stopped showing. Not a big dog but all is in proportion and well put together. Letting his presence be known with his confident and outgoing personality. Liked his balanced head, showing good width and length combined with a dark eye and well used ears. He has strength to the neck which flowed seamlessly into a firm and level topline. His ribs are well sprung and he is short coupled. Stifles are well turned with good width of thigh. Moving out with drive and purpose - RBD

2. Mrs King - Linthwaite Excalibur

17 month old yellow dog, who seemed a little distracted from the job in hand today! Thought him to have a pleasing outline when stood, with good bone and substance. He has a balanced head and kind eye. With a good length of leg and depth in the brisket, short coupled with well developed hindquarters. A little proud of his tail on the move. Showing to be true with good drive. Presented in good coat and condition

3. Mrs Lesley - Aramis Britannica Archipelago At Steeleigh (Imp LTU)

Maiden Dog (1,0)

1. Mr Williams - Ferngwydir Ethans Boy

Chocolate dog coming up 2 years of age. Liked his overall size and substance but seemed to be lacking a little enthusiasm today. Kind expression with eyes toning well with coat colour. Brisket is down to the elbow, not quite the development of forechest but with nicely boned limbs. Keeping a level topline and a good tail set. Moved out steadily.

Novice (2,1)

1. Mrs Hughes - Ramalley Densil

4 year old black dog, workmanlike dog with a little more scope to his outline. He is very attentive to his handler. Having good width to the back skull and length to the foreface, would prefer a slightly darker eye. Good length of neck, chest down to the elbow. Having a little more length of leg and length to the loin. Moved at a steady pace

Graduate Dog (4,1)

1. Mr & Mrs Davey - Clanfield Bounty

Really liked this smart 17 month old yellow dog, thought he had lovely balance, construction and a real showman. He has the desired strength and substance, but is not overdone in anyway. He has a shapely and typical in outline. His head is balanced with good width to the backskull and length to the foreface, dark eyes giving a soft gentle expression with obvious devotion to his handler. Body has depth and strength throughout with a good spring of rib and being short in the loin. A firm topline and well set on and used otter tail. Impressed by his hindquarters, width to the thigh and in good muscle tone. Moved with purpose and drive – BD & RBIS

2. Mrs Lesley - Aramis Britannica Archipelago At Steeleigh (Imp LTU)

14 month old black dog, 3rd in the junior class, settled down now and not quite so full of beans. Liked the overall shape and balance of this dog, having a good length of leg and substance all through. Kind expression, pleasing length of neck, good depth to the chest, firm level topline, falling away a little at the croup, moderate rear angulation. A strong and active mover

3. Mrs Hughes - Ramalley Densil

Post Graduate (0,0)

Limit (2,1)

1. Mrs Lesley - Steeleigh Blue Print JW

Happy and outgoing 3 year old black dog. This mature dog has a lovely silhouette when stood, shapely and smart but wouldn’t want anymore of him. Very well bodied with strong bone. Masculine head, with a dark eye and kind alert expression. He has a strong clean neck which flows well into his firmly held topline. Barrel ribs, short loin, and strong hindquarters, moving out true and parallel behind with good drive, tail carriage a fraction higher. shown in good coat and condition

Open (2,1)

1. Mr Rose - Leospring Gold Gili

Honest 6 year old workmanlike dark yellow dog. Keen, alert and fit as a fiddle. He has enough substance with a shapely outline. He has a balanced masculine head, with good width and length to the foreface, dark eye and a keen willing to please expression. Clean neck of good length, flowing well into a firm well held topline. He has a fraction more scope to him overall, but with brisket well let down, and a good spring to the ribs, well boned limbs onto well rounded feet. Liked his hindquarters showing a good bend of stifle and width of thigh. Moving with good drive from the rear

Special Beginners Dog (2,1)

1. Mrs Stringer - Tumbledown’s Sole Pretender

5 year old chocolate dog. Liked his overall size and substance. He has a kind and gentle expression from his dark eyes, backskull a little domed, but with good length of muzzle. Good strength to the neck, chest down to the elbow and nicely boned limbs. Kept a firm topline on the move. Not quite at tidy in front but lovely driving hindquarters. Coat a little on the blow

Special Veteran 7-9 years Dog/bitch (6,1)

1. Mrs Rees - Sh Ch/Ir ShCh Thurbajen’s Flighty Fennel With Eremos ShCM

No one has told this yellow bitch she is nearly 9 years old, loved her happy and outgoing nature. A pleasure to judge and in fine fettle, carrying the correct amount of weight and in good condition. She has a balanced feminine head with such a gentle expression. Good length of neck flowing into her firmly held topline and correct tail set. Well developed through the body with a good spring to the ribcage. Pleasing hindquarters, showing a good width. Moving with good reach and drive, a fraction closer behind today, at one with her handler - BVIS

2. Mrs Hobby - Icarus Lady Ga Ga

Another yellow bitch coming up 9 years of age, who has a lovely shape when stood being compact and sturdy, but today carrying a little more weight. Feminine head, with a dark eye. Lovely development of the brisket and forechest, short coupled. Well boned limbs onto rounded feet. Had a tendency to pace on the move, but once she got going moved true, but not the drive of the winner

3. Mrs Lesley - Steeleigh Secrets Out JW

Special Veteran 10+ Dog/Bitch (0/0)

Field Trial Dog/Bitch (2,0)

1. Mr Rose - Leospring Diva

Athletic 8 year old black bitch, workmanlike being very fit and agile. When stood she has a pleasing outline. Her head is feminine with a dark eye. Clean through the neck which flows well into a level topline, a fraction longer in loin, with a nice spring to the ribs. She has complimentary angulation fore and aft. Shown in good condition and moving with free flowing strides

2. Mrs Venturi-Rose - Leospring Tay

3 year old black bitch and daughter to the winner. Liked the head on this bitch, shows good width to the backskull and strength to the foreface. Overall she is a tad longer in body and not quite the ribbing of her mother. Nicely boned limbs and well developed hindquarters. Not quite the confidence of her mum on the move, but still happy and willing to please

Special Working Dog/Bitch (6,2)

1. Mrs Burnell - Rotherburn Ulysses

Well balanced 6 year old black dog, presented in fine fettle and showing himself off to advantage. When stacked shows to be compact, fit and agile, masculine though not entire has enough strength all through for his stature. His head has the desired width and length with a dark alert and keen expression. Neck strong and powerful, good depth to the brisket and spring of rib, hindquarters show excellent muscle development, winning this class for his overall balance, along with lovely true and driving movement.

2. Ms Stocks - Ernsheenie Sunbeam

4 year old black bitch, liked her overall size with a good length of leg. Feminine head, with a kind dark eye giving a keen expression. Strength through the body, a fraction longer in loin. Good depth to the ribcage and development of forechest. Holding a firm topline both stood and on the move, falling away a little at the croup. Shown in good coat. Moving out with drive but not the precision of winner

3. Mrs King - Linthwaite Cleopatra JW

Special Show/Working Dog/Bitch (2,1)

1. Mr & Mrs Jenner - Rossacre Trail Blazer At Lyjansen

Solid and muscular 7 year old black dog. Holding a pleasing shape when stood, being well proportioned with strength to the body. Masculine head, dark eye and very attentive to his handler, a little rounded in backskull, but well balanced. Strong neck flowing into a firm level topline and an otter tail. Well boned limbs. Liked his driving action on the move, not as tidy in front. Shown in good coat

Minor Puppy Bitch (5,2)

1. Mrs Rees - Eremos Moment In Thyme

Really pretty 8 month old yellow. A lovely headed bitch so well balanced, length to the foreface and good stop, bright keen dark eyes with a hint of mischief! Good length of neck, clean and flowing well into her shoulders. Looking a fraction longer in body at present, with the brisket down to the elbow, well sprung ribs and carrying the correct amount of weight. Strength to the hindquarters. Moving out well showing drive and reach

2. Miss & Mrs Porter - Winnellands Black Betty

Really sweet 7 month old black bitch. Pleasing head piece, which is well proportioned with a lovely dark eye. She is short coupled and well developed through the body, with a lovely spring of rib and depth, topline a little soft at present. Nicely boned limbs onto compact feet. Hindquarters show a good width of thigh. Tending to carry her tail a little high, coat of good texture.

3. Mr Williams - Ferngwydir Meggy Moo

Puppy Bitch (5,1)

1. Mrs Beecham - Baileydale Abracadabra

11 month old yellow, wouldn’t want any more of her, but she retains her femininity. She has a lovely outline with a good length of leg to body ratio. She is workmanlike and sturdy, with good development through the body and carrying the correct amount of weight. Brisket to the elbow, topline firm and level and well set on tail. Strong in the loin and hindquarters. Showing herself off to advantage, with driving movement - RBPIS

2. Mr Newell - Kenjhara Oakley Princess

Liked the stamp of this 10 month old yellow bitch. She has a lovely balance and shape to her outline when stood, carrying a tad too much weight today. Most feminine of heads, with a kind eye and attentive to her handler. Her strong neck flowing nicely into her level topline. She has super depth and development to the forechest, short coupled and a good width to the thigh. Tending to have a slight roll on the move, but showed to be true.

3. Bysouth - Luckswarren Secret Phoenix

Junior Bitch (6,1)

1. Mrs King - Linthwaite Indiana

This young bitch caught my eye. She is a very smart and quality pale yellow 17 month old. Just loved her overall balance and type. She has a typical outline and sound in construction. Most feminine of heads, with a kind and gentle expression. Her strong clean neck flowing seamlessly into a firm and well held topline finishing with an otter tail. Throughout the body she has the desired strength, depth and short coupled. Lovely boned limbs and tight feet. Liked her precise and positive movement, holding her shape and oozing style. Shown with a good coat – BB & BIS

2. Mrs Coleman - Frant Quidi Vidi

13 month old black, showing balance in profile when stood, liked her overall size. She has a pleasing head, with good width to the backskull and length to muzzle. Clean neck of good length. Brisket is down to the elbow, not quite the development of forechest of winner. Well held topline and moderate rear angulation. Moving out well

3. Mrs Venturi-Rose - Leospring Magnolia

Maiden Bitch (4,2)

1. Bysouth - Luckswarren Secret Phoenix

11 month old black bitch, Liked her for her overall size and femininity. She has a really lovely head, well proportioned, with well placed ears, good stop and dark kind thoughtful eyes. Good length of neck, firm topline, a fraction longer in body, moderate rear angulation. A happy mover, a little closer behind, true and straight in front and very attentive to her handler

2. Tickner & Welford - Ankari Dora The Explorer

17 month old black who is slightly heavier set bitch than winner, with a pleasing shape when stood. Balanced head, with dark eye, strong neck, good depth to the brisket. Liked her strong hindquarters, showing good width of thigh and bend to the stifle. Seemed a little sluggish on the move today

Novice Bitch (5.3)

1. Mr Williams - Ferngwydir Star Of Seren

Compact and sturdy 3 year old black bitch. When stood she has a very balanced outline having good substance and strength yet retaining her femininity. Pleasing head, width to the backskull and length to the foreface, dark kind eye. Strong neck leading to a well developed forechest and brisket. Short Coupled with strong hindquarters finishing with a lovely otter tail. Did start to get fed up standing but came alive on the move showing to be true and driving.

2. Mrs Jury - Tessholly’s Pepita

This 2 year old yellow is from a larger mould with a bouncy, happy demeanour. She is a fit and athletic bitch who when stood is solid and workmanlike. Strong but feminine head, with a keen dark eye. She is well bodied and boned. Moving with enthusiasm

Graduate Bitch (8,1)

1. Miss Climpson - Othamcourt Edith Grove

Keen and alert 2 year old yellow. Stood she has a shapely outline showing good strength yet retaining her femininity. She has a well proportioned head, dark eye giving a kind expression. Strong and muscular neck flowing nicely into a firm and level topline. Tail well set on and used. She has depth through the body, a fraction longer in loin, well developed hindquarters. Moving with good drive

2. Mr & Mrs Saunders - Rossclyde Highland Dancer

Feminine 2 year old black bitch. Lovely feminine head, which is well proportioned with a gentle yet willing expression. Clean through the neck, with enough depth and a good spring to the ribs, a tad longer in body and strong hindquarters. A good side gait not quite as positive as winner. Shown in lovely muscle tone

3. Mrs Hobby - Icarus Jean Genie

Post Graduate Bitch (6,1)

1. Mr & Mrs Longhurst - Hurstmeon Erin Boag

Compact and feminine 5 year old bitch. Pleasing and shapely silhouette, no mistaking her gender feminine all through. She has such an appealing head, well proportioned of good length and width, and really sweet expression. Strong and clean neck, well developed forechest and brisket down to the elbow, correct spring of ribs, short coupled and strength in her rear end, which she used to power round the ring. Shown in good coat - RBB

2. Mrs Venturi-Rose - Leospring Bunty Choconut

2 year old chocolate, another with a pleasing outline when stood, showing good overall balance and substance. She has a balanced head, with a good length to the muzzle, eye a shade lighter, but still giving a keen kind expression. Good length of neck, depth to the ribcage, firm topline, short coupled with lovely hindquarters, moving true

3. Miss & Mrs Porter - Winniellands Dolly Daydream

Limit (4,2)

1. Mrs Rees - Eremos Perfect Pascali

Lovely shaped 4 years old yellow bitch. Very smart and showy when stood. She is workmanlike yet robust and sturdy. Pleasing feminine head, with depth and strength and kind expressive eyes. Well developed through the body, firm topline, well sprung ribs, nicely boned limbs onto tight feet. She has a short strong loin and powerful hindquarters. Tail is carried a little higher. Lovely driving profile movement just not as clean behind today. In good condition and muscle tone

2. Mrs Hobby - Icarus Abracadabra

This 4 year old yellow is slightly heavier set bitch than winner. Kind head, with dark eye, strong through the neck, with well developed forechest. Carrying a little more weight today, well sprung ribs, firm topline with a good width to the hindquarters. Not the drive of the winner on the move

Open (2,0)

1. Miss Climpson - Othamcourt Misty Dreams

5 year old black bitch who shows herself off with confidence. She has good balance when stood in profile, feminine all through with good bone and substance. Her head has a good length to the foreface and a gentle dark eye. Her good length of neck flowing well into a firm and level topline and ever wagging tail. She has lovely depth and development to the ribcage, short coupled with well turned stifles. All coming together on the move, where she showed to be positive and true.

2. Mrs Rees - Kazabbie Ice And A Slice With Eremos

Really liked this 5 year old yellow when stood, she has lovely body lines, with substance and strength. She has a natural presence about her and flow. Kind feminine head, strong clean neck, firm topline, deep through the body, short coupled. Carried her tail a fraction higher. Liked her muscular hindquarters. Did not seem settled on the move, not the positive rear drive of winner

Special Beginners Bitch (4,0)

1. Mrs King - Linthwaite Indiana

Repeat of 1st in junior

2. Mrs Burnell - Rotherburn Calypso

Pleasing 6 year old yellow bitch. She is workmanlike, fit for function and muscular. She has a balanced outline when stood, with a good length of leg, nice ribbing short coupled and muscular hindquarters. Finer in coat. Moving out well.

3. Bysouth - Luckswarren Secret Phoenix

Brace (5,2)

1. Mrs Rees

Well matched yellow pair, moving well together and at one with the hander

2. Ms Stocks

Pair of blacks, showing and moving well together being alert to the handler, not quite the timing of winners

3. Mrs King

Progeny (2,2)

Eddie Climpson Memorial (9,2)

1. Miss Climpson - Othamcourt Misty Dreams

Winner of Open bitch

2. Miss Climpson - Othamcourt Edith Grove

Winner of graduate bitch

3. Ms Stocks - Ernsheenie Sunbeam