Manchester Dog Show Society

Manchester Championship Show: 21st January 2024

RETRIEVER (GOLDEN) DOGS:

My sincere thanks to the Officers and Committee of Manchester Dog Show Society for their kind invitation to judge and hospitality shown to me. Thank you to the exhibitors who entered and provided me with the privilege of judging their dogs.

A few notes recorded:

On the whole quality was good with some exciting puppies for the future.

A few exhibits paid the price for carrying too much weight on the day. There were a number of ‘flying tails’ evident, particularly when dogs being moved. Some exhibits also lost out on poor movement which was caused by their handlers either trying to move them too fast or not having proper control over their charge.

On a positive note – overall the temperament of those exhibited under me was good.

BEST OF BREED : PASTUSIAK, Miss K Sh Ch DK Ch NL Ch Int Ch Pol Prince Charming Qdore

Dog CC : PASTUSIAK, Miss K Sh Ch DK Ch NL Ch Int Ch Pol Prince Charming Qdore

Res Dog CC : KELLY, Ms K & KELLY, Miss K Sh Ch / Ir Sh Ch Ramchaine You Spin Me Right Round

Best Special Beginner : OUGHTON, Miss E C Carubelo Live the Dream

Class 2829 Minor Puppy Dog:

Quality class of puppies, at different stages of growth who I’m sure will change places throughout their show career.

1st: OUGHTON, Miss E C Carubelo Live the Dream. Promising 8 month old pale gold puppy. Balanced in outline, pleasing head, and dark eye with kindly expression. Good reach of neck leading into well placed shoulder. He has straight front legs with good bone and tight feet, Deep in body with good spring of rib and strength in topline which was retained on the move. There were no exaggerations, and he moved soundly and confidently at one with his handler to win this class. Best Puppy Dog and Best Special Beginner

2nd: PASTUSIAK, Miss K United Kingdom Du Bois De La Rayere. Similar remarks apply to another 8 month old puppy. It is hard to ignore his well chiselled head and correct eye shape providing a kindly, intelligent expression. Strong neck, well laid shoulders. Deep in body with good angles front and rear. Close decision, but not as settled on the move as 1.

3rd: SCOTT, Mr A M & BRIGGS, MR I D Largymore Ravagier. Impressive puppy I will watch with interest – Unlucky to meet winners on the day.

Res: STALLARD, Mrs A BallyBarkin Jack Daniels at Maplerose

VHC: FOREMAN, Mr & Mrs Gary & Teresa AMBERSUN SUMMER SON

Class 2830 Puppy Dog:

1st: OUGHTON, Miss E C Carubelo Live the Dream

2nd: ANGELL, Miss Beverley Linirgor Seven Up At Millanza This 11 month old pale puppy who has correct head and expression. He has good reach of neck and is short coupled with good front and rear assembly. Well-presented and handled. Initially thought to be my winner but on standing he retained his topline but lost this slightly on the move which was the deciding factor. Another quality puppy.

3rd: KEAY, Mrs Helen Castlegolden Classy Laddy

Res: PORTER, Miss Susan & PORTER, Mrs Margaret Shearstone Janner

VHC: PARRY, Mrs Patricia Mitcharron Seren's Legacy

Class 2831 Junior Dog:

1st: PRATT, Miss T Rosyth Keltic Lord. A 17-month old dark boy who caught my eye for his overall balance and symmetry. Masculine head with no sign of coarseness, correct eye and expression. Clean and muscular in neck leading into good length and layback of shoulder. Straight front, good bone quality and correct feet. Good depth of body with plenty of heart room and well sprung ribs. Short coupled with good bend of stifle and strong hocks. Moved with drive and purpose covering the ground with ease. He does not have a profuse coat but was shown in hard condition and retained his topline on the move. With maturity he should have his day.

2nd: ANGELL, Miss Beverley Linirgor Seven Up At Millanza

3rd: GOLDER, Mrs S & GOLDER, Mr G Wild Kisses with Summeramba Of Sunshine's Valley (impressed but unfortunately the handler sustained a fall in the ring which I felt impacted on her and her dog.)

Res: HALLIDAY, Miss Kirstie Purbarn Goin To Be Cloudy

VHC: WURFT, Mrs Katrin & WURFT, Mr. H. Tenfield Royal Salute

Class 2832 Yearling Dog

1st: PRATT, Miss T Rosyth Keltic Lord

2nd: GRAVES, Mrs H J Dantassie Doobie Do. This dog has a masculine head, correct eye with kindly, intelligent expression. Provided a balanced outline with good depth of body and retained topline on standing. Good front and rear assembly but let himself down on the move.

3rd: GOLDER, Mrs S & GOLDER, Mr G Wild Kisses with Summeramba Of Sunshine's Valley

Res: BLACK, Mrs Avril & BLACK, Mr Iain Bencoe Just In Time Del Avrain JW Ir J Ch

VHC: HENSON, Mr Keith Cinderbank Move It JW

Class 2833 Graduate Dog

1st: PRATT, Miss T Rosyth Keltic Lord on completion of judging I was informed that he had obtained his final points for JW.

2nd: MORRISS-GARGET, Mrs Freda & MORRISS, Mr Patrick Goldmarker Coming Home to Garvin (ai) JW. Quality 2 ½ yr. old golden dog. Masculine head with no exaggerations, correct pigment, eye colour and chiselling enhanced his balanced head and gentle, intelligent expression. Good reach of neck leading into well placed shoulders. Straight front, deep body and well sprung ribs. Good firm topline and correct tail set. Good bend of stifle and strength in his short hocks. He moved well retaining his topline on the move. Was unfortunate to meet 1 on the day.

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

Res: WARD, Mrs Laura Mitchnel He Who Laughs Last At Buartone

VHC: MUNRO, Mrs Gaynor Alibren Ready Teddy JW

Class Post Graduate Dog:

1st: POUNDS-LONGHURST, Mrs Susan Mossburn Galloping Major JW. Balanced 3yr old mid golden dog who impressed both on standing and on the move. He is masculine with no sign of coarseness. He draws your attention on approach with his correct head properties, good pigment and correct eye shape and expression. Clean in outline and movement which was enhanced by his front and rear angulation, depth of body, and level topline. Shown in excellent hard condition, and his strength of quarters was evident on the move, where he covered the ground with ease and purpose.

2nd: TAYLOR, Mr Paul Laurenley Leon. Maturer dog than 1 rising 5 years old. Pleasing head and expression. Good neck and shoulder placement, excellent bone, and depth of body, Overall he has a good outline when free standing and is sound behind. Whilst he moved true, he did not have the animation and strength of 1 on the move today. Well presented and handled.

3rd: BOYLE, Mrs Alison Dilworthy Early Arrival

Res: WILLIAMS, Mrs Liz Anne Eveninghill Detroit Red

VHC: WURFT, Mrs Katrin & WURFT, Mr. H. UnionJack-Duke of Calimero's Castle

Class 2835 Limit Dog

1st: SIMMS-STELLING, Mrs P A Penbridge Play Fast And Loose For Stvincent. 4 yr. old mid golden boy with good ring presence and kindly disposition. Liked his overall size and substance. Masculine with no exaggerations and lots to impress. Correct head and expression. Clean in skull, good reach of neck into well placed shoulders. Good length of upper arm, straight front, good bone and tight feet. Good depth of chest and spring of rib. Level topline, strength in loin and correct tail set. Good rear angulation well-muscled with correct bend of stifle and well let down hocks. Handled to advantage moving with ease around the ring. Close for top honours.

2nd: 8115 LANE-RIDYARD, Mrs Penny & LANE, MRS SANDY & LANE, Kulawand Skywalker. Another quality exhibit. Pale 3 yr. old. Masculine head with correct dark eye and expression. Heavier in bone than 1 but has many qualities to like. Correct length of neck into well placed shoulders. Straight front and legs, good spring of rib and strength in loin. Short coupled with good rear angulation. Looked a picture when standing but on the day was a bit erratic on the move and lost out to winner.

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

Res: MCGEOCH, Mrs Anne Louise Nedlezah Lochlea

VHC: MCCORMACK, Miss S Flyngalee Signature JW

Class 2836 Open Dog – Quality class

1st: 8158 PASTUSIAK, Miss K Sh Ch DK Ch NL Ch Int Ch Pol Prince Charming Qdore.  On first sight was impressed and was not disappointed on examination. This free standing dog exudes a kindly disposition and is at one with his handler. On approach, he presents with a masculine, balanced head with good pigmentation, chiselling, correct eye and expression. He has correct length of neck and layback of shoulder. He is straight in front, with adequate bone, and tight feet. He has good length and return of upper arm which is displayed in his reaching out in front movement. Correct length, shape and depth of ribs. Good top line retained on stance and movement and correct tail set with an ever-wagging tail. He has strong muscled quarters, with bent stifles and well let down hocks. Movement at the correct speed was sound and effortless covering the ground with ease and purpose. There are no exaggerations or coarseness and his outgoing ring presence and disposition commands attention. What a joy to behold, and it was my pleasure to award him C.C. and on agreement with co-judge he was awarded Best of Breed.

2nd: 8110 KELLY, Ms K & KELLY, Miss K Sh Ch / Ir Sh Ch Ramchaine You Spin Me Right Round. Another quality exhibit with so much to like about him. 3yr old mid golden Masculine head with chiselling, alert expression, and good depth of muzzle. Strong muscular neck leading into well placed shoulders. Straight front with well boned legs and neat feet. Balanced with good angles both fore and aft. Strong muscled quarters with good bend of stifle and well let down in hock. Powerful, effortless movement at correct speed and gait. Well presented and handled to advantage in the final challenge to be awarded the Reserve C.C.

3rd: MAYNARD, Mrs L & MAYNARD, Mr R Ch Chinnordale Cue Card JW

Res: CLARKE-GEAR, Mrs V Ousevale Tobermory JW

VHC: TOWERS, Mrs Susan & HENDERSON, Mrs Margaret Sh Ch Alibren Baker's Boy

Class 2837 Veteran Dog:

1st: TOWERS & HENDERSON, Mrs & Mrs S & M Ch Alibren Galileo to Westervane JW SGWS. A quality exhibit. Overall a balanced outline with no exaggerations or coarseness. Masculine 7 ½ pale dog with a most appealing head, good pigmentation, and gentle expression. Excellent reach of neck into well laid shoulders, deep chest, well sprung ribs and level topline. Good set on of tail which was held on the move. Short coupled and strength through having a good bend of stifle and well let down hocks was displayed on the move. He moved soundly with good reach – perhaps could have been moved a little faster to advantage.

2nd: STALLARD, Mrs A Maplerose All Tuckered Out. Mid golden boy of 7 ½ yrs. Again, another exhibit who is not overdone and is balanced in his overall appearance. Masculine balanced head with correct eye shape and expression. Clean in skull with strong muscular neck into well placed shoulders. Moved true but not quite the animation of winner. Well presented and handled.

3rd: WHITE, Mr James William & WHITE, Mrs Jane Forbendale Ice Bear

Res: MILLINGTON, Mrs J Carneval Of Golden Duck-Cobey at Jarabees vw (Imp

VHC: BURROWS, Ms J V Dilworthey Williams Prince JW

Class 2838 Special Beginners Dog 

1st: OUGHTON, Miss E C Carubelo Live the Dream

2nd: STALLARD, Mrs A Maplerose All Tuckered Out

3rd: BOYLE, Mrs Alison Dilworthy Early Arrival

Res: KEAY, Mrs Helen Treeveville Coastguard (A.I.)

VHC:WURFT, Mrs Katrin & WURFT, Mr. H. Tenfield Royal Salute

Alexa A. Brown (Judge) 3.2.2024