Welsh Kennel Club

RETRIEVER (FLAT COATED)

I was delighted to be able to finally judge this wonder breed after covid had spoilt the original time frame. Thank you to the committee for inviting me and especially thank you to my stewards today.

I was surprised to see a few exhibits had eaten a few too many meals over the summer months which does spoil the whole outline of the breed.

I must congratulate you all for being able to move and handle dogs for people with a few mobility issues but I am very thankful for this as the ground wasn’t sympathetic to our knees. But I should be saying well done to the dogs as they are not fazed at all when swapping handlers happen.

Thank you once again for the quality of the entry.

Class 2043 VD (3 Entries) Abs: 1

Both really good dogs and grand examples of the breed, lots to like about both of them. Its always difficult to make a decision when both are as such. But today I felt the winner was presented in top class coat and condition today. Delighted to award him best veteran in breed.

1st: 4080 STRUDWICK, Mrs Lyn Sh Ch Burpham Million Love Songs JW

2nd: 4075 STEVENSON, Miss S Sh Ch Ir Sh Ch Plainfire's The Captain Of My Heart

Class 2046 JD (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 4052 MANTLE, Miss J Rhiewvalley Ain't Guilty, absolutely full of exuberance and life so typical of the breed. Yes he needs time to fill is body but lots to like about him. Classic head shape and good eye. Best of luck for the future with him.

2nd: 4032 BLYTHIN, Mrs Julie & BLYTHIN, Mr N Angelusparks V Practice Makes Perfect Julesville , similar remarks apply to winner especially in body. But my goodness what a character he is his. He also should have a good future ahead of him when his head and mind get together.

Class 2047 YD (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 4074 ANSON, Mrs Rose & MCMANUS, Mr John Rotherfield Secret Code, displaying lots of breed type and so full of quality. Most of all I loved his neck and shoulders. Moved with free flowing movement true both for afte.

2nd: 4070 SMITH, Mrs H Vynesbrook Hobsons Choice, just lacks in body and substance today but at this age im sure he can and will change as time moves on. I loved his head shape and eye. Both good youngsters at different stages in maturity.

1st: 4052 MANTLE, Miss J Rhiewvalley Ain't Guilty (repeat)

Class 2049 PGD (6 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: 4027 ARMSTRONG, Mrs Kathryn Bitcon Jackpot (ai), this dog on first look around the ring was my winner, I was just hoping that he filled all his promise when he moved. Which I’m glad to say he did. His movement was a pleasure to watch especially in profile movement. Absolutely loads to like about him, presented in good coat and condition.

2nd: 4035 BUCKLEY, Mrs & Mr H J & I M Blacktoft Brindisi By Buckleyhill , I liked this exhibit on the day, he never stopped pleasing his handler with his ever wagging tail. Moved well especially in profile. His head is classic best of luck for the future.

3rd: 4073 STEPHENSON, Ms Pauline Llantrussa Peer Gynt At Falahall

Class 2050 LD (7 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 4030 BELLAMY, Miss Abby & BELLAMY, Mrs Penny Bochilbarley Goblet Of Fire Jw, , I was impressed with his overall conformation both standing and moving. He never stopped showing. Pleasing in head, good overall balance and good strong quarters. He held is topline on the move and overall looked very racy and streamline

2nd: 4045 HOLLAND, Miss Kelly Louise Flatcharm After Dark, good overall balance and breed type. Good head, neck and shoulders. Not over done in any way presented in good muscular condition. Today I preferred the topline of winner.

3rd: 4054 NICHOLLS, Mrs L & NICHOLLS, Mr L & PRICE, Mrs C Llantrussa As Big As The Ritz

Class 2051 OD (7 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: 4046 HOLLAND, Miss Kelly Louise Sh Ch Flatcharm Mayhem Miller, in my opinion he presented a picture of top quality dog. I loved him. From his head to his tail he shouted breed type. Delighted with his head and expression, good neck and shoulders, strong but not overdone in body, he moved with reach and drive and held his tail correctly. I loved him and was delighted to award him the DCC today

2nd: 4048 LEWIN, Mr M G Sh Ch Rodsdream First Choice For Vynesbrook, another dog out of the top drawer I was so impressed with him. His head is classic displaying all that is required. Good length of neck, clean shoulders and moved true. Pleased to award him RDCC.

3rd: 4063 REITMAIER, Mrs Annica Lit Miss Mallorys Let's Go Crazy

Class 2053 VB (3 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 4038 COLSON, Mr Edward William & COLSON, Mrs Patricia & Blacktoft Frozen In Time By Windyhollows (ai) pleasing in all departments, showing all the attributes of a flatcoat. Presented in good hard condition. Moved well.

2nd: 4066 SIMONS, Mr Dave & SIMONS, Mrs Gill Rainesgift Royal Mint I Coedylan JW, today I preferred movement on the winner, however she presented a good picture of quality and soundness overall.

Class 2054 MPB (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 4044 HENESEY, Mrs S Miss Mallorys Tickety-boo Wrensmead (Swed Imp). I fell for this youngster today, yes she stood alone in the class but im still sure she would have held her ground. She showed like she had been in the ring for years and at just 6months it obviously wasn’t possible. Congratulations and best of luck for the future with her. Thrilled to award her Best Puppy in breed.

Class 2055 PB (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 4044 HENESEY, Mrs S Miss Mallorys Tickety-boo Wrensmead (Swed Imp) (repeat)

2nd: 4076 STEVENSON, Miss S Steelriver Isle View Pippet, so unfortunate to come up against winner today but what a lovely quality youngster she is. I would like to see her in the future as she moved so well especially in profile. Congratulations .

Class 2057 YB (6 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 4062 REITMAIER, Mrs Annica Miss Mallorys Taken By Surprise, overall standing she is quality, so well balanced. Her head and expression is a delight to see. She moved well but today carried her tail a little high.

2nd: 4050 LEWIN, Mr M G Vynesbrook Ultimate Choice, so well presented in overall quality so full of breed type. Presented in great coat and condition. She moved well and true.

3rd: 4047 JONES, Mr And Mrs Brian Benvellyn Sequoia JW

Class 2059 PGB (9 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 4081 STRUDWICK, Mrs Lyn Burpham Lotties First Love JW, for me today this 3 year old bitch showed and displayed the general appearance to the full. Medium size, showing power without lumber and raciness with out weediness. What more could you ask for. Her head and expression is a delight. Her neck and shoulders are clean and true, body of good length, strong short loin and good moderate quarters in fact nothing at all on her is exaggerated. She was so pleasing on the move her footfall was a pleasure to see. I was delighted to award her the bcc and bob.

2nd: 4037 CHAMBERS, Miss Caroline Hototo Pretty Ballerina JW, finer in body than winner today but still a quality bitch. She moved true.

3rd: 4083 THURGOOD, Mrs S J Thurwhitt Tamara

Class 2060 LB (10 Entries) Abs: 4

1st: 4029 BELLAMY, Miss Abby Moontorn Better Half Of Me Jw, in my opinion she was a little out of coat but she presented an outline of quality. she is clean in outline, good quality bone and good rib cage. Good short loin and strong quarters. She covers the ground well and never stops showing.

2nd: 4049 LEWIN, Mr M G Vynesbrook Deja Bleu, my remarks are so similar to the winner today , clean in outline, good overall conformation and a top quality bitch. She covers the ground well on the move.

3rd: 4042 EGGINTON, Miss Sarah & EGGINTON, Mr Paul & EGGINTO Pajanbeck Angels On My Side

Class 2061 OB (3 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 4026 ARMSTRONG, Mrs Kathryn Bitcon Jelly Bean (ai) I loved her head and expression she is full of energy and fun. She obviously loves her task in hand. She moves so well and true with little effort. To give the complete picture I would have liked to see her in full coat. With this mind I couldn’t deny her the RBCC today. What a character she is.

2nd: 4060 REITMAIER, Mrs Annica Su (u) Ch DK Ch Miss Mallorys Once And For All, bigger overall than winner today but still a quality bitch. She moved true and it was a pleasure to see her profile movement however her tail carriage spoiled her outline over all.

3rd: 4064 SALT, Mrs Melanie & SALT, Mr Dominic Levelmoor Acorn Antiques Via Wetnoses

Judge

Pat Butler-Holley