Yorkshire Golden Retriever Club

Yorkshire Golden Retriever Club Open Show 28.8.23 First of all a huge thankyou to the committee of YGRC. What an absolute honour it was to be invited to judge at your show. You all made me so welcome and thankyou to my stewards who kept everything running smoothly. I was delighted with the sheer quality of the entry. Thankyou to you all for entering your lovely dogs. Every single one was shown in beautiful coat and condition with none overweight and all with correct dentition. I was looking for sound construction and hard condition with flowing movement. Of this there was a plenty which of course made for some tough decisions. I really was splitting hairs! Dogs Minor Puppy Dog 2 (1,A) 1. Devakumar Cadwst Paddington Bear My notes say “What a little picture”, he is a darling pale cream baby puppy of just six months. He has super pigment, correct scissor bite, dark eyes and was immaculately presented. He has a lovely head and melting expression. He is well balanced for his age with a straight front, elbows tight to his chest and equal angulation. I was very impressed with his sound movement, holding everything together very well on the move. 2. Golder Wild Kisses With Summeramba of Sunshine’s Valley (IMP BEL) NAF A very well constructed youngster of just seven months who stood four square, beautifully presented in full wavy coat. He has a gentle head and dark eyes, correct scissor bite and good pigment. Good reach of neck and layback of shoulders. I was impressed by the depth of his chest for one so young. He is short coupled with a level tail set and strong width of thigh onto well let down hocks. He has a big frame to fill and was a little loose on the move but this will tighten as he matures. Puppy Dog 2 (O,A) 1. Greig Steval Aglow with Cranngary A ten month old, mid gold upstanding puppy in excellent muscled condition for one so young who caught my eye for his balanced profile. He has a gorgeous appealing head and stunning black pigment with deep, dark eyes. His front is straight with plenty of width to his chest and his forelegs are straight. He has a very good reach of neck and layback of shoulder with good length of upper arm and elbows held light to his deep chest. He is short coupled and has a correct tail set. When he moved I was impressed by his reach and drive holding his topline. 2. Wild Kisses with Summeramba Junior Dog 8 (1,A) 1. Lewis Fairwinds in Space Man A stunning pale cream and immaculately presented young boy who caught my eye for his correctly balanced outline on the stance which didn’t disappoint when I went over him. He has a gorgeous gentle, masculine head, with correct bite, lovely pigment and dark soulful eyes. His front and forelegs are straight with nice neat feet and he is well off for bone. He has a super layback of shoulder onto a level topline and tail set. His elbows are tight and he has deep, well sprung ribs and is short coupled. His angulations front and aft are symmetrical. Everything about him oozes quality. He flowed around the ring with reach and drive at one with his handler. 2. Steval Aglow with Crangarry Yearling Dog 6 (1w/d) 1. Lugging & Hodges Silver Passion Glam Fashion at Nunsbrook JW (IMP DEU) A well presented pale cream youngster in full coat. He has a lovely gentle head with correct proportions, super pigment, correct scissor bite and dark eyes. A good reach of neck onto well laidback shoulders, elbows held tightly against his deep chest with well sprung ribs and he is short coupled. He has good width of thigh and well let down hocks. He moved with plenty of reach and drive holding his level topline. 2. Wright Palton Platino A rich gold, upstanding boy beautifully presented in good coat and condition. He has a gorgeous head with such an appealing gentle expression, correct scissor bite, lovely pigment and dark eyes. His front is straight and of good width of chest. He has a good length of neck and layback of shoulder with good length of upper arm and his elbows are held tightly into his chest and he has a good spring of rib. His topline and tailset are straight. His angulations are symmetrical. At the moment he didn’t have the maturity of 1 however I’m sure this will come as he fills out his frame. Novice Dog 3(O,A) 1. Steval Aglow with Cranngary 1st in puppy 2. Law Shebelta Sweet Home Alabama A pale cream boy in full coat and lovely condition. He is eye catching on the stance and very well balanced. He has a lovely head with a gentle expression, correct scissor bite, good pigment and dark eyes. His front is straight with tight pasterns and neat feet. He has a good layback of shoulder and correct length of upper arm. His chest is deep and ribs well sprung and he is short coupled. His angulations are symmetrical with good width of second thigh and well let down hocks. He moved with reach and drive although a little loose behind. Undergraduate Dog 4(1W/D) 1. Taylor Laurenley Leon A handsome, eye catching mid gold boy who happily wagged his tail throughout. He has a gorgeous masculine head and kind melting expression. Lovely pigment and dark eyes, correct scissor bite and ear set, a straight front, and good layback of shoulder. He has a deep chest and well sprung ribs and is short coupled. His fore and aft angulations are symmetrical with good turn of stifles. He move effortlessly around the ring at one with his handler holding his shape and dead level topline and tailset. I liked him a lot especially for his movement. 2. Palton Platino 2nd in Yearling Graduate Dog 9 (1A) 1. Kipps Wheatcroft Rainbow A gorgeous pale cream boy who oozes quality for his balanced construction and hard muscular condition. He has a lovely head and expression, dark eyes and good pigment. Good straight front and reach of neck and layback of shoulders. His elbows are tight to his deep chest. His front and rear angulations are symmetrical fore and aft and he has a super topline and tailset. He stands four square and looks super both free stood and on the stack. He held everything together as he moved with reach and drive at one with his handler. 2. Laurenley Leon 1 in Undergraduate Post Graduate Dog 3 (1,A) 1.Towers & Henderson Grey Goose November Rain JW(IMP ESP) A quality, rich dark gold young dog in super well muscled condition who stood four square, his full attention on his handler. He has such a gentle expression and the darkest of pigment. A super reach of neck and layback of shoulder onto a deep chest and short couplings. His topline and tail set are dead straight and he has strong well developed thighs with well let down hocks. His sound construction so evident as he moved with ease holding his topline and shape beautifully. 2. Boyle Dilworthy Early Arrival 4th in Graduate A pale cream boy with plenty of coat and in good condition, who gave his handler a bit of a hard time. He has a gentle masculine head and dark pigment with a correct scissor bite and lovely dark eyes. His chest is deep with well sprung ribs and he is short coupled. His topline and tailset are straight and his angulations are good. Once settled he moved well. Limit Dog 10(1/A) 1. Towers & Henderson Alibren Baker’s Boy This boy stood out in a very strong class for his quality and ring impressive ring presence. My notes say”wow”, and hands on I could feel his super construction from his nose to the tip of his tail. He has an appealing masculine head and dark eyes with good pigment. His chest is deep with his fore legs well tucked under and elbows tight. He is short coupled and has a dead level topline and tailset. His angulations fore and aft are symmetrical. He has well muscled thighs and well let down hocks. He powered around the ring holding his lovely shape and at one with his handler. Loved him BD & BOB. 2. Robinson Baricia Empororio Diamond JW Another dog with eye catching ring presence for his sound construction and quality. He has a luxurious mid gold coat presented immaculately. His head is masculine and gentle with a kind expression and his pigmentation is good. He is very well off for bone. He has a straight front with plenty of heart room. A good reach of neck onto shoulders well layed back with good length of upper arm. He has a deep chest and is short coupled. His front and rear angulations are symmetrical. He moved with reach and drive holding his mature frame very well. Open Dog 2 (0,A) 1. Clarke-Gear Ousevale Tobermory JW A gorgeous quality pale cream mature boy in excellent coat condition displaying a balanced outline with nothing overdone. He has a fabulous reach of neck, layback of shoulder and length of forearm with his elbows tucked neatly into his deep forechest. His topline and tailset are level and he has strong rear quarters with good turn of stifle and equal angulations with well let down hocks. He has powerful, true and accurate movement both away and on return. He flowed around the ring holding his frame level with reach and drive. RBD 2. Greig Largymore Linger in the Mind at Cranngary I was splitting hairs between one and two. This mild gold eye catching beautiful boy shown in gorgeous gleaming full coat stands four square with his devotion to his owner lovely to observe. Going over him confirmed his super construction and excellent physical condition. He has everything in the right place from the tip of his black nose to the end of his tail. He moved with excellent reach and drive. A credit to his owner Veteran Dog 5 (1/A) 1. Millington Carneval of Golden Duck-Cobey at Jarabees JW (IMP SRB) Such a lot to like about this dog shown in a profuse, beautiful coat and condition. He has such a handsome masculine head and gentle expression. with a good reach of neck and layback of shoulders and correct length of upper arm with his forelegs tucked tightly into his deep chest. His ribs are well sprung and he has equal angulations a strong width of thigh and good turn of stifles. Everything held together very well as he moved with powerful reach and drive at one with his handler. BV & BVIS 2. Robinson Lamancha Keep the Faith A happy mid gold boy who is in fabulous coat and physical condition. His tail never stopped wagging as he free stood showing off his balanced frame. On going over him my hands confirmed this. He has a good length of neck onto strong layedback shoulders. His front is straight with good heart width. He has a deep chest, tight elbows and good spring of rib with short couplings. His topline and tailset are good with well muscled rear quarters and well turned stifles. He powered around the ring with reach and drive. BITCHES Minor Puppy Bitch 1 ( 0, A) 1. Harper Tullochmoor Ray of Sunshine at Glynerva A stunning quality baby full of substance of just 7 months who stood alone in this class. She has such a sweet head and appealing expression. Correct scissor bite, dark eyes and pigmentation. Going over her confirmed my initial thoughts. Her front is straight with good width. She has a lovely reach of neck and layback of shoulder with good length of upper arm and elbows held tight to her chest. Her ribs are well sprung and she is short in the couplings. Her front and rear angulations are symmetrical and her topline and tailset are level. On the move she was a little loose but at such a young age this is to be expected. A well deserved BPB and BPIS. Puppy Bitch 3 ( 2,A) 1. Tullochmoor Ray of Sunshine at Glynerva Junior Bitch 6 (1,A) 1. Kelly Fairwinds in Motion with Zenevieva JW A gorgeous pale cream youngster in full bloom who presents a beautifully balanced outline. She has such a feminine head with a gentle expression and dark kindly eyes. Great pigment and correct ear set. She has good bone and lovely straight forelegs. Her chest is deep with good spring of ribs and she is short coupled. She has an excellent flow of neck onto a dead level topline and tailset and my notes say “Wow this girl can move!” She floated around the ring effortlessly with super reach and drive holding her shape at one with her handler. 2. Towers Alibren Majestic Dawn JW Another young bitch with bags of quality and substance who could easily swop places with one on a different day. She looked a picture, presented in tip top condition with her gleaming mid gold coat and super balanced frame. She has a pretty, feminine head and melting expression. Her front is straight with good width to chest. A lovely reach of neck flowing onto her well layed back shoulders with good length of upper arm and tight elbows ensuring her forelegs are tucked neatly under her chest. Her front and rear angulations are symmetrical and her topline and tailset are straight. She moved well holding her shape but just not quite the drive of one on the day. Yearling Bitch 10 (2/A) 1. Haxton Dantassie Dizzie Heights A pale cream girl beautifully presented in good coat and condition. She has a sweet appealing head with correct scissor bite, dark eyes and good pigment. Lovely flowing reach of neck with good layback of shoulder onto her level topline with symmetrical angulations and a good turn of stifle and let down hocks presenting a sound balanced young bitch. Good straight front and forelegs. She moved gracefully around the ring holding her frame with plenty of reach and drive. 2. Nelson Cadwst Autumnal Magic Well my notes say ‘what a poppet’ referring to both the exhibit and her super cute lovely handler all of six years old. I have to say both were turned out to perfection with the rapport between them plain to see. Presented in beautiful gleaming pale cream coat with such an appealing head and fabulous dark pigment. Straight front with good width of chest and correct length of neck and layback of shoulders. Nice deep chest and good angulations. Her little handler managed her so well getting her to move correctly, well done to both of you. Novice Bitch 4 (2,A) 1. Pratt Rosyth Kind of Magic Reserve in Junior. She is a pretty mid gold youngster, well presented in good coat and condition. She has a gentle feminine head, correct scissor bite, dark eyes and good pigment. Good reach of neck flowing onto her level topline and tailset. She is short coupled with good turn of stifle and well let down hocks. Stood four square with nicely balanced front and rear angulations. She moved much better in this class. 2. Buckles Berrymeade Brittas Bay for Brazenbeacon A lot to like about this beautifully presented mid gold girl in gorgeous coat and condition. She has such a lovely rapport with her handler standing four square showing off her well balanced frame. She has good straight front and is well off for bone with tight feet. Her elbows sit tight to her deep chest. Good reach of neck and layback of shoulders. She is short coupled and has strong muscular rear quarters with well let down hocks. Moved very well with plenty of reach and drive - a lot to like. Undergraduate Bitch 5 (1A, 1 W/D/) 1. Dantazzie Dizzie Heights 1st in Yearling 2. Rosyth Kind of Magic 1st in Novice Graduate Bitch 6 (2,A) 1. Wood Strathlon Shirli Valentine JW A quality lighter gold upstanding young girl presented beautifully in full bloom. She has a lovely straight front and layback of shoulder giving good length of upper arm and is well off for bone. Her chest is deep with well sprung ribs and short couplings. She has a big frame to fill but this will come with maturity. She strode out with good reach and drive holding her frame. 2. Paterson Timeless Dreams in Summer of Sunshine’s Valley (IMP BEL) A pale cream girl just a little out of coat but shown in fabulous hard muscular condition presenting a beautiful balanced profile. She has a pretty gentle head and kindly eyes. Correct bite and ear set. Super straight front and forelegs. Her reach of neck is fabulous flowing onto well laid back shoulders and a dead level topline and tailset. Her angulations are symmetrical and she has a lovely turn of stifle and well let down hocks. She flowed around the ring with bags of reach and drive at one with her handler. Post Graduate Bitch 9 (5,A) 1. Smith Goldmarker Luminess(AI) This youngster has the most gorgeous dark gold coat with lovely featherings and was presented in super muscular condition. She free stood four square and when I went over her sound construction confirmed my initial thoughts. She has a beautiful feminine head with super pigment. A lovely straight front and forelegs.with elbows tucked neatly into her chest. Her reach of neck flows onto the most dead level topline and tailset. Her angulations are symmetrical. She moved effortlessly holding her shape which earned her a well deserved BB, RBIS and BOS. Very well done. 2. Paterson Trystinthorn Miss Eliza Another beautiful, rich dark, gold girl presented to perfection. I loved her gentle head with the darkest of eyes and pigment. She has a lovely reach of neck onto well laid back shoulders with good length of upper arm, elbows tucked neatly under her deep fore chest. She has a good spring of rib and is short coupled. Her topline is level and her angulations are equal both fore and aft and she has well bent stifles, good width to second thigh and well let down hocks. A quality girl in super hard condition who moved with reach and drive at one with her handler. Limit Bitch 4 (2,A) 1. Carrington Lalique Lady Be Lovely A lovely mature dark gold bitch who caught my eye for her balanced and sound construction. She has such an appealing head and gentle expression and obviously adored her handler. She has a good reach of neck flowing on to a level topline. Her fore chest is deep with a good spring of rib. She is short coupled with equal angulations and good turn of stifle. She covered the ground with ease holding her topline. 2. Graves & Sutcliffe Fernavy Jazzamatazz A very feminine attractive pale cream bitch in full coat and presented in lovely condition. A little longer in the loin than number one. She has a beautiful head with good pigment and dark eyes. She has a good straight front and tight feet. Good reach of neck onto a level topline. with shoulders well laid back. She has tight elbows and good spring of rib. I would have preferred a little less length of second thigh. She is in lovely hard muscular condition and moved well. Open Bitch 3 0,A) 1. Nelson Cadwst Eternal Flame A stunning bitch who oozes quality. Her mid gold coat was in lovely shiny condition with pale featherings. Her balanced frame has everything in good proportion and she is in hard muscular condition. She has such a lovely head with a melting expression. Her front is straight with good heart room. I loved how her reach of neck flowed onto a dead level topline with her front and rear angulations symmetrical with good turn of stifles and well let down hocks. She moved beautifully holding her frame with plenty of reach and drive. RBB 2. Wood Monchique Mrs Brown JW A mature pale cream bitch presented immaculately in full bloom with a lovely wavy coat and good feathering. She has such a feminine head, fabulous pigment with dark eyes. Her front is deep with straight forelegs and she is very well off for bone. She has a good length of neck with shoulders well laid back and good length of upper arm. She moved well with plenty of reach. I preferred the hind angulation of one. Veteran Bitch 5 (3,A) 1. Carrington Largymore Lustre JW This mid gold mature lady of seven looked gorgeous. She was in beautiful coat and condition and going over her she has such sound construction. She has a beautiful head and expression. Her front is straight with strong pasterns and neat feet. Her forelegs tuck neatly into her chest. She has a good length of neck and her topline is level. She is short coupled and has good equal angulations. Her movement both away and back is sound with plenty of reach and drive holding her topline. 2 Bradwell Beamsley Baby Blue What a grand lady of thirteen presented in luxurious pale cream wavy coat who clearly adored her handler and was enjoying her day out. She has lovely reach of neck and her topline is strong with good angulations for and aft. Her chest is deep with good spring of rib. Good turn of stifles and let down hocks. I enjoyed watching her sound movement at one with her handler. Fiona Bell