Scottish Kennel Club

SCOTTISH KENNEL CLUB Ch. SHOW 20TH -22ND MAY 2022

ROYAL HIGHLAND SHOWGROUNDS EDINBURGH.

Due to the Covid lockdown, it has been a few years since I last judged our lovely breed. It was gratifying to see how many had matured over the few years and great to go over so many I had never seen before.

The quality of the exhibits in general, was very good. I had no issues with temperaments and other than a few level bites, mouths were general good. Movement was varied and there were quite a few dogs who, although well-muscled at rear, did not drive as expected. Also some close rear movement was evident.

I was delighted with all my placed dogs but in some classes, it was a difficult decision between places due to the quality.

I was impressed at the performance, in the Group ring, of all the exhibits I sent through. Super to see both the Veteran and the Special Beginners exhibits winning Group 1. Also, it was great to see my best puppy taking everything in her stride!

Thank you all for letting me have the opportunity to assess your dogs and I wish you all every success and lots of fun with your Goldens.

GOLDEN RETRIEVERS.

MPD (4 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 613 KING, Mrs G Cleddans Dreamimg of Summer

Nice sized dog just needed some time to settle in ring. Delightful soft expression with dark eye and good pigmentation – well laid shoulders good for forechest level top line and well bent stifles . moved well when settled but did give his handler some stress!!

2nd: 680 TAYLOR, MISS CAROL & TENN, MR MICHAEL Strettonhill's Ultimatum

Another nice youngster in mid gold coat – preferred the head and expression of above – good reach of neck , little straight in front at present – well muscled rear – moved ok

3rd: 677 STRACHAN, Mrs MARY BERNMAGS SUGAR CANE

PD (9 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 653 MILLINGTON, Mrs J Golmas Guard Of Honour at Jarabees Mid gold D who is developing nicely – pleasing head – good reach of neck , slightly upright in shoulder at present , well off for bone throughout – depth and length of rib good – well muscled rear quarters – hocks well let down best mover in class

2nd: 703 WILLIAMS, Mr E E & WILLIAMS, Mrs P C Cesarka Sea Shanty another P I have seen before and liked – similar positive points to above – balanced outline- just beware of front placement - pleasing head with good pigmentation – moved ok

3rd: 555 BOLTON, Mrs Julia & BOLTON, Mr Richard Megarvey Still Game For Shiresmill

JD (9 Entries) Abs: 3

1st: 552 BECK, Mrs S Simon Basset De Ria Vela For Beinangus (Imp Esp) mid gold boy with the most delightful head and expression - good reach of neck and well laid shoulder – good forechest and depth and length of rib – good for bone - moved with drive and purpose

2nd: 670 SALTER, Mr Graeme Rathcloon Safe and Sound

This paler boy had great happy attitude – lovely head with good pigmentation – good length and well-muscled neck – feet catlike but slightly small – level topline into well-muscled rear quarters - again, like above, moved with drive

3rd: 615 KIPPS, Mrs Lynn & KIPPS, Mr Gordon WHEATCROFT RAINBOW

YD (6 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 610 KELLY, Ms K & KELLY, Miss K Ramchaine You Spin Me Right Round In Zenevieva (IKC) delightful outline on this gold d – typical lovely head and expression – good reach of neck into well laid shoulders – good depth and length of rib – well muscled rear quarters moved well with drive and purpose –maturing well and a real showman!

2nd: 672 SAVAGE, Ms K Weisford Guilty As Sin rangier d than above - will take time to mature into his frame– balanced head – good pigmentation and eye colour – good reach of neck – level topline – well bent stifle – moved with drive but slightly close behind

3rd: 622 LITTLE, Mrs K King of Swing Qdore of Labgold to Bluebraes (Imp P

ND (12 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: 653 MILLINGTON, Mrs J Golmas Guard Of Honour at Jarabees

2nd: 703 WILLIAMS, Mr E E & WILLIAMS, Mrs P C Cesarka Sea Shanty

3rd: 670 SALTER, Mr Graeme Rathcloon Safe and sound

GD (7 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 644 MCGEOCH, Mrs Anne Louise Nedlezah Lochlea – mid gold good sizes d in full coat -really happy and outgoing - pleasing head pigmentation ok - good muscular neck – nice fore chest – good length of rib - just needs to drop a bit more - well muscled rear quarters and hocks well let down – moved with drive carried tail a little high.

2nd: 591 FOREMAN, Mr & Mrs Gary & Teresa Ambersun Heart And Soul mid gold D more compact than above – in profuse wavy coat – good lay of shoulder and depth of rib – good bone – level topline well-muscled rear with hocks well let down which were used to move with drive.

3rd: 550 BAXTER, Miss Bernadette Mary & RILEY, Mr Neal Bermary Captain Hastings

PGD (11 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 629 MCALEESE, Mrs Anne & MCALEESE, Mr John Sheriffmuir Glorious Lad at Glormhorcu Slightly long cast pale D well-presented and in full coat – pleasing head - good reach of neck – forechest ok – good straight front into tight rounded feet – well muscled rear and hocks well let down- moved well.

2nd: 699 WALLIS, Mrs Katrina & WALLIS, Mr Adrian Blue Gemstone Katrina again well present pale D in full coat – lovely head and expression – good reach of neck – level topline and correct tail set – well muscled rear quarters – moved Ok slightly close in front.

3rd: 688 TOWERS, Mrs Susan & HENDERSON, Mrs Margaret & BOLA Grey Goose November Rain (Imp Esp)

LD (16 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 708 WOODS, Mrs M I Daily Rays Hope Of Heart To Amirene

This d has come on so much and is maturing into a balanced and well-muscled adult – love the head and expression with correct eye colour and good pigmentation – strong muscular neck correct straight front into tight feet – good for fore chest – excellent spring and length of rib – level topline both standing and on the move- strong rear quarters and hocks well let down. moved with good reach at front .. delighted to award CC and BOB

2nd: 569 COPLEY, Miss E Monchique Imperial Beau At Emmabe Ir J Ch JW

Another quality d in full coat - slightly bigger frame than above but balanced - pleasing head – good lay of shoulder – straight front into good feet – good depth and length of rib – excellent rear angles and well-muscled - moved well

3rd: 643 HEALY, Mrs Margaret Bluebraes Jack Frost

OD (3 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 579 DUNBAR, Miss Linsey Sh Ch Linirgor Tomich JW compact D in full mid gold coat – such a lovely head with kindly expression and good pigmentation - muscular neck into well laid shoulders with good length in upper arm – level topline – well muscled rear quarters into well let down hocks – moved with drive whenever asked – delighted to award him Res CC and Best veteran – He also went on to win the Gundog Veteran Group.

2nd: 637 MCDONALD, Miss M Lamancha Just Meant To Be JW – good sized pale d with good head and pigmentation – good length of neck -tight catlike feet – good rear angulation – correct tail carriage – moved ok but would like more drive

3rd: 614 KIPPS, Mrs Lynn & KIPPS, Mr Gordon SH CH Cadwst Flash Flame to WHEATCROFT

VD (7 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 633 MCCORMACK, Miss S Sh Ch Flyngalee Alonso lovely upstanding d in good coat – delightful head with pleasing expression – well muscled throughout – good reach of neck – well laid shoulders – excellent feet – level top line – strong rear quarters – moved well

2nd: 587 FINNIE, Ms Jacqui Thistleyhill Country Chiel, just into V - this d has a lovely head – reach of neck ok – level topline – correct tail set – moved well

3rd: 696 WALKER, Ms Fiona Cardrona Caledonia JW SGWC JW SGWS

SBD (2 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 702 WARDEN, Mrs A R Noblemoon Tak The High Road To Glentochty

Good sized d with typical pleasing head and expression –not in full coat - level topline – would prefer more depth of rib and more forechest - slightly long in pastern– moved ok.

GCD (3 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 600 GRAY, Mrs C Moloko Cookie Monster At Knockothie – Good sized D in full coat -Pleasing head, pigmentation ok – strong neck into well laid shoulders - super front – slightly over angulated at rear which showed on move at times.

2nd: 702 WARDEN, Mrs A R Noblemoon Tak The High Road To Glentochty

MPB (14 Entries) Abs: 5

1st: 603 HARPER, Miss L A Tullochmohr Shooting Star At Glynerva such a lovely pale B in full wavy coat – so many good points overall. Sweet head and feminine expression with dark eye and excellent pigmentation - well laid shoulder and forechest – straight front into tight feet – rear angulation correct for age and hocks well let down – moved with drive and confidence. BPB BP

2nd: 707 WILLLIAMSON, Mr Scott & WILLIAMSON, Mrs Tina Sandti Tiki Taka longer cast B with mid gold coat – again lovely feminine head eye colour ok and good pigmentation – well laid shoulders but slightly short in upper arm length of rib ok but would like more depth which will come – well muscled rear quarters – moved well when settled

3rd: 575 CURWOOD, Miss Sue Mardargold I'll Always Luv U

PB (16 Entries) Abs: 4

1st: 603 HARPER, Miss L A Tullochmohr Shooting Star At Glynerva

2nd: 606 HILL, Miss Pamela & SMITH, Mr Dale Megarvey Déjà vu

Substantial B with balance outline – shown in full pale gold coat - well muscled neck – good front and rear angulation – super feet – level top line good depth and length of ribs – muscular rear quarters moved well

3rd: 695 WALKER, Mrs E J & ROBERTS, Dr L Gloi You Make Loving Fun

JB (11 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 605 HILL, Miss Pamela & SMITH, Mr Dale Megarvey Clementine JW Mid gold B with full gleaming coat – well-presented and moved around ring with drive and presence – pleasing head – well laid shoulder – straight front - tight feet – strong rear quarters – moved well.

2nd: 635 MCCORMACK, Miss S Flyngalee Wishing Well a mid B with sweet head and good pigmentation – great depth and length of rib – level topline – good rear angulation hocks well let down

3rd: 689 TOWERS, Mrs Susan & TOWERS, Mr David Alibren Heidi High

YB (10 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: 574 CROOKES, Mrs Diana Susan & JENKINSON, Mrs Rachel Quakerhall Flare by Pandora A delightful and well-presented b – full straight coat – typical head with correct eye shape and colour – strong muzzle – good reach of neck – good forechest – level topline into well-muscled rear quarters – correct tail set and carriage - moved well with good reach.

2nd: 655 MURRAY, Ms O M Rathcloon Highways N Byways another quality B with such a happy outlook – good bone throughout – delightful head - straight front with good forechest - tight rounded feet – level topline – good rear quarters . moved well

3rd: 636 MCCUBBIN, Mr David & MCCUBBIN, Mrs Roz Kadaka Kadhla at Contar

NB (19 Entries) Abs: 4

1st: 603 HARPER, Miss L A Tullochmohr Shooting Star At Glynerva

2nd: 606 HILL, Miss Pamela & SMITH, Mr Dale Megarvey Deja Vu

3rd: 561 CARRINGTON, Mrs V Lalique Lady be Lovely

GB (14 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: 590 FOREMAN, Mr & Mrs Gary & Teresa Ambersun Heart Of Gold. Lovely feminine head with dark eye and strong muzzle on this mid gold B. Lovely reach of neck into well laid shoulder – straight front with good forechest. – good depth and length of rib -well-muscled rear quarters - moved with drive

2nd: 667 PRATT, Miss T Rosyth Jennifer Eccles another quality B in full mid gold coat – pleasing head – strong neck, lovely tight feet - good depth of rib - level topline and correct tail set – hocks well let down moved well

3rd: 561 CARRINGTON, Mrs V Lalique Lady be Lovely

PGB (15 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 646 MCGUGAN, Mr Mrs & Miss John Doreen Kare INVERGOIL CULZEAN CREAM PUFF

This pale B in profuse coat – such a kindly head and expression with good pigmentation – good front - feet ok – super lay of shoulder and length in upper arm - good depth of rib – strong rear quarters – hocks well let down moved well

2nd: 566 CLARKSON, Mrs F M Drumkilty On Impulse JW Slightly longer cast B in mid gold coat – good reach of neck – layback of shoulder ok – straight front into correct feet – level topline standing and on the move – well muscled rear used to advantage on move.

3rd: 686 THOMSON, Mr & Mrs H Clannorach Sweet Dreams

LB (19 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 712 YOUNGSON, Mrs Dawn Linirgor Teacher's Pet At Treeveville JW Superb pale B in full coat – compact and balanced throughout – feminine head and expression with dark typical eye – good reach of neck flowing into well laid shoulders – great front with good forechest – super spring and length of rib – level topline – correct tailset – well muscled rear quarters with well let down hocks – moved freely with drive. Well handled ! Delighted to award her the CC- her third!

2nd: 573 CROOKES, Mrs Diana Susan & JENKINSON, Mrs Rachel Quakerhall Pandora's Bounty another quality exhibit in straight mid gold coat – feminine head and expression – lovely reach of neck and well laid shoulder – good front into tight feet – good forechest and depth/length of rib – strong and well-muscled rear quarters – hocks well let down – moved with drive and purpose – delighted to award Res CC

3rd: 693 WALKER, Mrs E J & ROBERTS, Dr L Gloi Unchained Melody JW

OB (10 Entries) Abs: 3

1st: 565 CLARKSON, Mrs F M Drumkilty Lisdoonvarna JW Nice sized pale B in full coat – delightful feminine head- good length of neck into well laid shoulders and level topline good depth rib – well muscled rear quarters – hocks well let down – moved with drive.

2nd: 580 DUNBAR, Miss Linsey Sh Ch Linirgor Violets Are Blue JW

 another quality B in full coat – happy expression – correct front - tight and round feet– nice forechest – well sprung rib – well muscled rear – hock well let down – moved with drive.

3rd: 638 MCDONALD, Miss M Ch Lamancha Keep A Secret JW

VB (7 Entries) Abs: 3

1st: 612 KING, Miss C Cardrona Congeniality such a delightful and well-presented B – in mid gold coat – such a super pleasing head – good lay of shoulders – muscular neck – good feet – good spring and depth of rib – level topline into correct tails set – super rear quarters – moved best in class

2nd: 562 CARRINGTON, Mrs V Gloi Princess Grace – an older B than 1 with the most soft expression with correct eye shape and colour – strong front and rear quarters well-muscled – good for bone throughout – hocks well let down moved well.

3rd: 647 MCGUGAN, Mr Mrs & Miss John Doreen Kare LOCHALLIE NOW'S THE TIME FOR INVERGOIL

SBB (3 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 652 MIDDLEMISS, Mrs Joyce & MIDDLEMISS, Mr Keith HARMARJOY FREYA – This B from J, not in full coat but certainly lots to like – well muscled throughout – she has a lovely typical head with happy expression.- reach of neck good – would like more lay of shoulder but that with come with age - straight front with lovely feet – level topline – well muscled rear with short well let down hock.. moved with drive and function when asked. Delighted to see her go Group 1 in Best Beginners Group 1 still moving with power!

2nd: 556 BRADLEY, Mrs Mary Ceilcaesar Ben Avon Larger pale B in full coat – pleasing head and expression – front quarters ok – slight dip on topline – well sprung rib - slightly over angulated at rear which showed on the move.

GCB (3 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 612 KING, Miss C Cardrona Congeniality

2nd: 609 JAMES, Miss Amanda Tsarmont Starlet. Pale young B in full coat – feminine head and expression - muscular reach of neck – slightly upright in front – good depth and spring of rib – good topline - needs a little more angulation in rear - hocks well let down – moved ok

3rd: 658 NELSON, Mrs V & ASHTON, Mrs Christine Willowlawn Staycation At Cadwst.

Judge Alistair M Scott - Largymore.