Coventry & District Gundog Society

COVENTRY & DISTRICT GUNDOG SOCIETY 03/12/22

LABRADOR RETRIEVERS

Firstly I would like to offer my thanks to the welcoming committee for the kind invitation to judge at their show, thanks also to my two helpful stewards Michelle and Siobhan and finally to the exhibitors for this great entry of dogs on the day.

A fabulous entry with some quality dogs especially the youngsters which bode well for the breed. Some older dogs would benefit from better handling as many were quite bouncy and difficult to get hands on with ease- the standard does read ‘biddable’, puppies can be allowed exuberance but Limit and Open dogs should be able to be presented much easier than they were.

Puppy: 12/4abs

1st WARRINGAH’S PIPPINGARA Super sweet feminine yellow and no mistaking she was a bitch. She had a melting expression which was used to full advantage today! Lovely pigment, good bone and super angulation, was not overdone in anyway. A fantastic coat today. Moved like a dream with her handler for one so young. Had the whole package and look forward to seeing her mature. BP and Shortlisted BPIS

2nd TIMOURON’S OLIMPIO A compact boy with tad darker yellow shade than BP. Of good size with no excess puppy weight, showing a decent front this happy boy used his ears well for a lovely expression. Moved well around the ring.

Junior: 11/2abs

1st WARRINGAH’S PIPPINGARA as before

2nd MATTAND SCARLET WITCH Unlucky to meet 1st Another well-made youngster this compact black bitch had such a sweet face enhanced by a good eye colour, not to light and correct almond shape. Good length of neck to shoulders with a very attractive front. Plenty of spring of rib and short coupled. Another with good coat. Moved with drive, happy tail on the move.

Yearling : 5/1abs

1st POTTERZURI WANDA VISION a 16 Mth Yellow bitch Another with good expression and pigment, used ears well. Strong neck and level topline ,good turn of stifle, moved well using the ring to show drive and strength in her rear quarters.

2nd TAPH HIPPOLYTA Slightly paler yellow bitch than 1st a month younger too, she had a good coat and reach of neck, kept a level topline moved ok once settled.

Graduate 10/3abs

1st WYNFAUL RESOLOUTION FOR SARANDEN Lovely black bitch, good eye colour which enhanced her great expression, broad head yet maintained feminine appearance. She had a lovely front, deep chest was well off for bone with a good spring of rib. Great angulation which allowed her to move well round the ring maintaining a level topline with good otter tail.

2nd Same as Junior

Limit 6/2abs

1st OPTIMIST VISION This yellow dog in a slightly darker shade caught my eye instantly. Very happy boy he has great pigmentation with super soft expression, broad in head but with no coarseness. Good reach of neck flowing through to good shoulders. Good depth of chest, he is well balanced, with a fantastic coat short coupled and with a strong rear with good angles he was great on the move otter tail enhancing overall look. Delighted to award him BOB.

2nd FLYENPYG SNAZZY SNIFFER A compact black bitch different type to 1st yet showed quality with great head into good reach of neck another with good front and forelegs straight from elbow. No excess weight on tidy feet and looked like she could do a good days work.

Open 7/3abs

1st WOOLMAN PROPER DREAM MAKER Yellow bitch, broad yet feminine head, warm hazel eyes offering lovely expression. Neck flowed into well placed shoulders. Chest of good width and depth, great coat. She maintained a level topline on the move and strode out well. RBOB

2nd MARSHWIGGLE SHAKESPEARE AT RAVOAKAR JW Yellow boy , broad head, ears well set and used well. Plenty of bone and a nice front, depth to chest, well sprung ribs. A strong boy and once settled moved ok .

Mrs Kerrie Godden