Gundog Society Of Wales

Gundog Society of Wales Championship Show

11th October 2023

Golden Retriever Bitches

Judge Mrs Michelle Taylor 

What an honour to judge my first CC appointment for this society at this lovely venue. I was pleased to see the movement in the younger classes has improved, as that has been a concern for some time, and it was pleasant to see correct muscle tone in the younger bitches. Overall quality was very good; however, some heads were a mite harsh, not displaying the kindly expression, without coarseness and defined stop outlined in our standard. I was encouraged that most bitches were confident in nature and were enjoying their time in the ring.

Minor Puppy Bitch 10, 4abs

1st Loverock & Waldron-Smith LOVISA COSMIC GIRL - Well-made puppy, nearing 7months, well grown for age, and well presented with feminine head and expression. Balanced, with well sprung ribs and well-muscled throughout. Strong through the loin and ample bone. Neat feet and straight hocks, level topline held on the move. Needs to settle into herself as was slightly tense today but did not overshadow her quality and ring presence.

2nd Taylor & Tenn STRETTONHILL CUSTOM MADE - Slightly smaller in frame than 1, however has much of the same qualities as 1. Nice head and pretty expression, true to the breed, needs to drop into stifle, confident baby, happy to be there. Excellent pigment and well off for bone and coat wavy and in good condition. No exaggeration and correct for age. I will be looking out for her in the future.

3rd Vernon GRACELEIGH HAKUNA MATATA

Puppy Bitch 12, 1 abs

1st Green FENPINQUE PUMPKIN CHARM – a very eye-catching puppy, especially on the move, coming and going, excellent angles in the front and rear, straight when free stood. Head feminine, attentive expression with dark eyes and correct ear placement. Well sprung ribs and deep through the brisket. Short coupled and strong through the loin. For a young bitch, seemed to be giving her all, at all times. Moved very well, and one of the most well-muscled bitches today, however later, in the challenge with the dog, not so well, she seemed tired after a long day. BPB

2nd Loverock & Waldron Smith LOVISA COSMIC GIRL – 1st MPB

3rd Taylor & Tenn STRETTONHILL CUSTOM MADE – 2nd MPB

Junior Bitch 10, 1abs

1st Moss OUESVALE ANGELS KISS AT CARINJO What show girl, giving her all, and is obviously enjoying the experience and presented as if she has done this for years and was well versed in presentation. She stood out with quality. Did not disappoint on close inspection. Nothing to hide, no exaggerations. Very impressive, standing on strong legs and feet. Completely balanced throughout with excellent muscle tone, she is certainly fit for function. Beautiful head and expression, neck strong and muscular flowing into excellent shoulder placement, level topline and short couplings. Strong loin and second thigh. Correct tail set and carriage. On the move, she excelled, full of confidence, and her extension front, and rear was outstanding, covering the ground effortlessly holding a level topline. Completely one with handler. Handled extremely well. I will be looking out for this lovely example of the breed for years to come. It was my pleasure to award this bitch the RCC, just seeing her move around the ring with the BCC winner, there was nothing else to touch her.

2nd Towers ALIBREN MAJESTIC DAWN – Another lovely young bitch, just slightly longer than 1, but full of quality, and moving out well in another display of confidence and soundness. Another bitch that would do well in the field displaying well proportioned muscle tone and balance. Pleasing bone structure fore and aft, depth through the chest and displaying real golden character.

3rd Clunie WARRENTOR NOHKALIKAI

Yearling Bitch 11, 2abs

1st Moss OUESVALE ANGELS KISS AT CARIANJO – 1st JB

2nd Leeming KADAKA KALYPSO AT ISCADU JW – Very feminine bitch who is completely balanced throughout. The most melting head and expression and clean muscular neck that flows into a well-muscled body with correct angles in front and rear. Dark pigment and appealing eye and correctly set ears. Standing on strong legs and feet. Demonstrating good reach and drive. Handled well.

3rd THORNYWAIT NEMESIS 

Maiden Bitch 7,1abs

1st Taggart ALTINDAN USER FRIENDLY – A bitch with much to like. Appealing head and pretty expression, with good bone and neat feet. Forelegs well under body and well bent stifle. Strong pasterns and straight hocks. Straight when viewed from front and rear. Moved out well and I was impressed for one so young, however in the challenge for BPB just didn’t have the reach. Well-presented and handled.

2nd Stanfield ROXALI CLOUDSONG – 13 months bitch presented and handled well. Slightly longer than 1, well-muscled and could do a job of work. Head slightly under-developed, but good reach of neck into good shoulder placement. Well bend stifle and straight hocks. A little unsettled on the move, however I will be watching her progress and wish her well for the future.

3rd Harding EVENINGHILL RED SKY AT NIGHT

Novice Bitch 9,0 abs

1st Taggart ALTINDAN USER FRIENDLY – 1st MB

2nd Hill SANDAULA FOREST OF DREAMS – A quality bitch, but not in her finest coat today. Slightly longer than 1 and finer throughout. Appealing head and expression, well-muscled neck and deep body with good spring of rib. When viewed for front and rear, straight and true. Moved out well and handled to advantage.

3rd Price PALTON QUINTESSENTIAL

Undergraduate Bitch 11, 0 abs

1st Taggart ALTINDAN USER FRIENDLY – 1st MB & NB.

2nd Clunie WARRENTOR NOHKALIKAI – Beautiful example of a golden, ample substance, a lot to like and everything in the right place. Well chiselled head and feminine expression with dark eye and pigment. Balanced body and level topline. Good shoulder placement and upper arm, mirrored in the hindquarters which were correct and well-muscled. Straight when viewed from front and rear. Just preferred hind movement of 1.  

3rd Hill SANDAULA FOREST OF DREAMS – 2nd NB

Graduate Bitch 10,1abs

1st Carlton FHAIRMHOR MOONLIGHT SONATA AT THISTLEGATE – Stood out in this class, balanced, and well made. Confident and happy. Honest bitch well-proportioned throughout. Correct height. Standing fore-square on strong legs and feet. Pretty head with dark pigment and attentive eyes. In the most profusely wavy coat, characteristic of the breed finishing off with pretty featherings. In good hard-working condition, this bitch covered the ground with purpose, driving from behind. Handled well.

2nd Ives BALSAMINA BELLINI JW -Another quality bitch, slightly smaller than 1, and not in her best coat and condition, but hands on very pleasing and did not disappoint. Dainty pretty head and expression, good reach of neck and good front angulation, matching the rear. Level topline and impressive driving action on the move, moving freely. Attentive to handler. 

3rd Winsor-Williams & Williams FLEUR SO SWEET

Post Graduate Bitch 9,3abs

1st Clunie WARRENTOR SECOND TO NONE – A bitch in hard working condition that is evident when she moves with strong action fore and aft. Straight, coming and going. Correct head proportions and strong muscular neck with good front and rear assembly. Excellent bend of stifle. Presented well in good coat. Tail carried a mite high, but did not detract from overall quality and attitude of this lovely girl.

2nd McDonald LAMANCHA OBSIDIAN FLAME – Another bitch in hard working condition, slightly taller than 1. Balanced standing fore-square on well boned legs and neat, tight feet. Short coupled, with level topline held on the move. Not so steady on the move as 1, which cost her the class. Both bitches of good quality.

3rd Smith GOLDMAKER LUMINESS

Mid Limit Bitch 9,1abs

1st Seamons, Seamons & Beeson MESSANO JUST DANCE – A strong contender for the RRC. Beautiful pale bitch in good coat and condition. Very appealing head with correct proportions and dark pigmentation. Body balanced with deep chest and short couplings. Level topline held when moving. Very happy bitch, full of true golden character. Slightly finer in bone but did not detract from overall picture. Did not drive from the rear as well as top winners in the challenge. 

2nd Moss MOLBRAM VENOSA AT CARIANJO – Very similar in type to 1, although slightly heavy. Feminine head with kindly expression. Well placed shoulders and upper arm assembly. Deep well matured body and level topline. Hindquarters not as developed as 1, however could move well. Handled well.

3rd Porter SHEARSTONE RIFF RAFF JW

Limit Bitch 12,1 abs

1st Russell-Bond ROSINANTE DEJU VU – mid gold bitch, that I have admired for some time. Loves the showring and wants to show herself off. Very typical with a balanced feminine head. She is in hard working condition, super muscle tone throughout, could easily work all day. Straight when viewed from front and rear, standing on strong legs and feet. Good angles fore and aft, level top line held on the move with precise, powerful driving action. Out moved everyone else in this class. Also, a contender for the RCC. 

2nd Falconer CONTEMPORARY BEGILE AGAIN VIA SIATHAM – Very similar to 1, although muzzle a mite long. Ears well set and strong muscular neck, well placed shoulders and front legs placed well under body. Well-muscled, strong through the loin and second thigh, and in typical coat. Moved out well.

3rd Clunie WARRENTOR CAIPIRINHA JW

Open Bitch 8,2abs

3 quality bitches headed this class.

1st Crookes & Jenkinson SH CH QUARKERHALL FLARE BY PANDORA – Soundly made bitch, balanced and completely honest, hiding nothing. Not in her finest coat today but she oozes quality. A real showgirl, freestanding and happy and is very at one with her handler. Appealing head and attentive expression, muscular neck flowing into well placed shoulders and front assembly. Excellent feet and strong pasterns. Good length of body with short couplings and well bent stifle. Very exuberant on the move with good drive, but just would have liked to see her slow into her own steady pace. Well handled in tough competition in the challenge.

2nd Smith SH CH GOLDMAKER LUMINARA – Workmanlike, balanced and very appealing in rich golden wavy coat. Fit to do a days picking up. Well-muscled throughout on good angulation both in front and behind. Level topline, and well-developed loin and second thigh. Standing on strong legs and neat feet. Moved well with strong driving action. Just preferred overall picture of 1.

3rd Crookes & Jenkinson SH CH QUARKERHALL PANDORAS BOUNTY JW

Veteran Bitch 10,4abs

1st Ives TREWATER BIZZIE LIZZIE AT BALSAMINA – What a super bitch – difficult to know where to start! This girl commands your eye, and you are completely drawn to her. On first move around, I thought that this was my overall winner and hoped with hands on assessment, everything was as it seemed to be. I was not disappointed. The most beautiful head with correct proportions and melting expression. Neck well-muscled, that flows into a level topline and correct tail set. Body, deep and ribs well sprung, well-muscled throughout. Standing on well boned legs and tight neat feet. Straight when viewed from the front and behind. A very stylish bitch who displays biddability and a will to please. Completely balanced picture. When moving, she is a joy to watch, moving absolutely straight and true, covering the ground so effortlessly, she looks like she is gliding on air. Handled to perfection. An honour to award her the BCC, and later find out this was her third. (BCC)

2nd Clunie WARRENTOR MAPLEMOON VW – Another quality bitch, completely different type to 1, but has a lot of the same qualities. Well made throughout, and in good hard condition for her 9 years. Intelligent keen eye and expression balanced and standing fore square with a lashing tail. Just didn’t move as well as 1. Handled well to advantage.

3rd Crookes & Jenkinson SH CH STANROPH STILL THE SAME 

Special Beginners Bitch 11, 0 abs

1st Moss OUESVALE ANGELS KISS AT CARIANJO – 1st JB & YB.

2nd Pike TREBELL THEA INTO ENTHRAL – 11 months, pale bitch in perfuse coat. Happy disposition. Good reach of neck into well placed shoulders, well boned and standing on round tight feet. Short coupled and well-muscled through the loin. Needs to drop into stifle, however this should happen as she matures. Slightly heavy but that did not interfere with her straight, true movement. Handled well.

3rd McCammick SAFFDALES MY MEMOIR TO INCA

BCC - Ives TREWATER BIZZIE LIZZIE AT BALSAMINA (RBOB & BOS)

RBCC - Moss OUESVALE ANGELS KISS AT CARIANJO

BPB - Green FENPINQUE PUMPKIN CHARM (RBPIB)

BSBB - Moss OUESVALE ANGELS KISS AT CARIANJO (BSB)

Michelle Taylor.