Midland Counties Labrador Retriever Club

Midland Counties Labrador Retriever Club 12/1/2020

Could I take this opportunity to thank the midland Labrador retriever club, my stewards for the day and all the exhibitors for today. It was a pleasure and much appreciated to receive good applause for all the classes. Thank you very much. And thank you for the wonderful gift something I will treasure for a long time.

Minor Puppy Dog (4)

1 Coode’s, Warringah’s The Bluff, A 9 month old black youngster, so very well balanced and everything in proportion. For me today he displayed everything that is required of a Labrador but in puppy form. Nothing exaggerated at all. Moved free covering ground well. Best puppy dog and delighted to award him BPIS. I look forward to watching him progress in the ring.

2 Metcalfe, Bailykin Smartiepants for Baileydale, at just 6 months old presented a picture of balance, so very happy on the day. Unfortunate to meet winner today but again a very promising puppy.

3 Steeleigh Love Machine

Puppy Dog (2)

1 Coode’s Warringah’s The Bluff (repeat)

2 Bailiss, Tissalain Hi Chaperal, Loved his overall balance in body and head. Great shape moved well. Presented in great condition.

Junior Dog (5)

1 Dawson, Beskerby Pageant In my opinion today the winner was more positive on the move which gave him the class. He is more finished at this moment in time. But I am sure these two will change places many times .RBD

2 Hopkinson’s, Rocheby Old Timer, I love his overall outline and conformation. The best of heads and good clean neck and shoulders. As I have said the winner just had the edge on movement today.

3 Young’s Potterspiney Silas

Yearling Dog (4)

1 Hutchinson’s Glosmere The Grendadier JWLove the overall balance of this young dogs head, good clean neck, and good shoulder placement. Strong body but not overdone in anyway. He enjoyed his day out a little too much at times on the move but a lot to like about him.

2 Digweed’s Marlyford Valentino at Willokin, At first look around I liked this dog overall conformation and shape, however I preferred winner in head today.

3 Young’s Potterspiney Vanner

Maiden Dog (3)

1 Young’s, Potterspiney Vanner, A little proud of his tail today which spoils the overall outline, but in overall body shape and conformation he won the class.

2 Perkin’s, Carromer Tequlia by Keeninspires, Longer cast than I preferred, but he has a good head with kind expression, pleasing shoulders. Moved OK

3 Konury, Benrevic Peneven

Novice Dog (3)

1 Dawson’s Beskerby Pageant (repeat)

2 Perkin’s Carromer Tequlia by Keeninspires (repeat)

3 Ways’ Wynfaul Wind Talker

Undergraduate dog (6)

1 Hopkinson’s Rocheby Stockman Loved his movement today so free covering the ground well, moved true in front and rear but In particular I liked viewing his profile movement. Good dog like his overall shape and size.

2 Hind’s Tawnybank Heroes ‘n’ villains, A dog with a lot to like about him. So well balanced from his head to his tail. Moved well

3 Ayres & Jackson, Hannabee To Hull n Back with Musubi

Post Graduate Dog (2:1)

1 O’dell and Bills, Vetybonbetty Chocolate Box, he obviously enjoys eating and sadly possibly he enjoyed a few too many of the chocolates. However his overall outline is good. Moved Ok.

Mid Limit Dog (2:1)

1. Perkin’s Keeninspires Houdini, pleasing in body and in good overall condition. I’m not sure if he enjoyed moving on the mat today.

Open Dog (3)

1 Metcalf’s Carromer Jack Flash to Baileydale JW Bel JNR Ch, an impressive dog from all angles, loved his head and expression, good neck setting clean into good shoulders, Good width and depth of body, well sprung ribs, short couplings and very strong. I enjoyed watching his movement today. Delighted to award him Best Dog and RBIS.

2 Ayres Ramsayville Reflection of Musubi JW, longer cast than winner but still a lot of things to like about him. Good head and expression, good shoulder angulation and moved well.

3 Potterspiney Richochet

Veteran Dog (4:2)

1 Hind’s Tawnybank Smooth ‘N’ Debonair, Well upto size. Lots to like about him from his good strong body to his wonderful hindquarters which he certainly put to good use when on the move. Delighted to be able to award him best veteran later in the day.

2 Young’s Suttonpark Brogue, would have liked to see him with a little less weight. Moved well, preferred winner today in overall balance.

Special Working Dog /Bitch (1)

1 Warringah’s Gulwarra JW this 4 years old bitch is certainly fit for function. She displays all the attributes of the breed, being strongly built, and short coupled. I loved her attitude, her expression displays so much intelligence in her eyes. Loved her.

Minor Puppy Bitch (6:1) A wonderful class of puppies, all so happy and pleased to be with the handlers. Difficult decision to decide on a winner today but felt the 6month old just had the edge on overall structure. Best of luck everybody for the future.

1 Metcalfes, Baileykin Barley Sugar for Baileydale

2 Burroughs, Annakay Billy Jean

3 Smiths,Rudidale Lucky Bug

Puppy Bitch (8:1)

1 Hopkinson’s, Rocheby String of Pearls, lovely bitch who oozed quality, love her head and expression so well balanced in all departments.

2 Bailiss, Tissalian Hi Class, so close up to winner today a little longer cast than winner, but she has a wonderful head and expression. I shall watch these two with interest as they develop over time.

3 Beecham’s, Baileydale Rondo

Junior Bitch (12:4)

1 Neachell, Suttonpark Penny Farthing, so very feminine in all departments, loved her shape and overall quality, moved effortlessly around the ring.

2 Metcalfe’s, Baileydale Mrs Tiggywinkle,Close up to winner today again displaying all the attributes of a Labrador so well built.

3 Neals, Amberstope Tullibardine

Yearling Bitch (5 (1)

1 Bailiss, Tissalian Hi Society JW, just loved this bitch in all departments, she shone from her head to her tail, looked every bit a Labrador. So very well constructed, so well balanced she couldn’t do anything else but move well. Delighted to award her BB and later in the day BIS.

2 Woodburn’s, Centenalee Meadow Mint, I preferred the topline of the winner today, but lots to like about her. Good head and expression so well balanced. Moved ok.

3 Risorto, Netherdene A Star is Born

Maiden Bitch (8:1)

1 Flocton, Dysonleigh A Touch of Pink, good head and eye, not overdone so well balanced to her body. Strong topline which she held on the move.

2 Hopkinsons, Good Evening Rocheby, I preferred this bitch when on the move, but she didn’t put her all into it when standing. I loved her head and the clean strong neck, flowing smoothly in to good shoulders.

3 Woodburn, Centenalee Spring Time

Novice Bitch (2:1)

1 Hopkinson’s Rocheby Serenity, stood alone in a novice class, but what you see is what you get a classy bitch in my opinion, loved her head neck and shoulders, good depth of chest and well sprung ribs, and loved her quarters which she used on the move. Delighted to award her RBB and even more thrilled to see that she is out of a bitch I gave a group to a few years ago.

Undergraduate Bitch (4:1)

1 Woodall’s, Mattand A Million Dreams for Thirlmere, pleasing bitch in all departments, good to go over. Moved well true both fore and aft.

2 Bordacs & Glaisters, Centenalee Shining Light, Substantial bitch, good expression and kind eye, strong body and good quarters. Moved OK

Post Graduate bitch (5:2)

1 Digweed, Notonlyblack Eclipse of Moon at Willokin (imp IT) Black bitch, for me personally I felt her a little overdone in head, however really well balanced in all other departments. When on the move she certainly used her quarters to full advantage.

2 Kullesaid, Centenalee Shining Light. Pleasing body, good overall shape and balance, moved soundly.

Mid Limit (7:2)

1 Reynolds’s, Carromer Shimmering in Pink JW, The best of heads so well balanced and so pretty, she moved so well around the ring.

2 Young’s Potterspiney Angel Delight, Preferred winner in overall conformation and balance, however this bitch was handled to perfection by her young handler showing empathy at all times.

3 Neals, Amberstope Wynn Dixie

Open Bitch (6:4)

1 Reynolds, Sh Ch Carromer Shimmering Satin, she presents a picture of overall strength while still remaining so very feminine all aspects, Depp chest and ribs, broad and strong over loin. Moved well in class sadly in the challenge she changed her mind !!

2 Smiths, Rudidales Story Teller, Again a bitch with a lot to like about her, she moved so soundly and true, showing all aspects of the breed.

Veteran Bitch (3:2)

1 Kulleseid, Sh Ch Centenalee Sparkling Snow, at 9years young she shouted out breed type, she looked wonderful so well balanced moved with style.

Pat Butler-Holley

Shandwick.