Northern England Flatcoated Retriever Association

Northern England Flatcoated Retriever Association 05.05.24

Judge Abby Bellamy (Moontorn)

I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge this wonderful show. It was a very well run show in conjunction with the championship show which isn't an easy task. Thank you also to my stewards Michele Elliot and Harry Vasey who kept my ring flowing and made sure everything was in the right place. I was absolutely blown away by the entry so thank you to each exhibitor who entered under me and for being very sporting towards my decisions it was a really lovely atmosphere. 

Minor Puppy Bitch 2 Entries

What a start to the day two super promising puppies. 

1st Stevenson’s Steelriver Isle View Pippet

6 month old super baby of the correct size. Beautifully balanced all through. Pretty head with that cheeky expression. She has a twinkling dark almond eye. She has a moderate length of neck into a good lay of shoulder, straight foreleg of good bone. Good length of rib and a short square loin. Moderate bend of stifle and well let down hocks. Presented in very good coat and condition. When she moved she really came together, showing pure balance in reach and really driving round the ring holding her firm topline. Her confidence is just perfect for a baby. I just loved her attitude. She must have a bright future. Pleased to award her Best Puppy Bitch and Best Puppy in Show. 

2nd Walker’s Lizzlog Naughty Nun at Night 

Another promising 6 month old puppy. Up to size but again showing balance all through. She had a very pretty head and expression, I'd like a better width of skull. She has an almond shaped eye of good colour. She has a good depth of chest, straight foreleg of good bone and standing on tight feet. Good length of rib, which shows a gradual spring. She is a touch straight in stifle at the moment, but she is still developing. She moved very soundly, just didn’t have the length of stride as the winner today. She was shown in excellent coat and condition. 

Puppy Bitch 4 Entries 

1st Huyton’s Hightyne Guns and Roses

I judged this bitch recently when she was only 6 months old and my opinion still stands I loved her then and I love her now. 10 months old and she is still so balanced all through. She has a very pretty moulded head with a kind expression, I would prefer a slightly more almond shape to her eye but it is of dark colour. Moderate length of neck, into a well laid shoulder and good upper arm. Her length of rib to loin ratio is perfect. Ample bone and good feet. She has a moderate bend of stifle and well let down hocks, with straight pasterns. Good coat of dense quality. She holds her topline very well on the move, showing good reach and drive. Just pipped by the minor puppy who showed that bit more enthusiasm. Should have a bright future. 

2nd Varty-Lindsay’s Levliann She Bangs 

11 months up to size balanced bitch. Pretty head with a kind dark eye. I did prefer the expression of 1st. Correct small ears set close. She has a moderate length of neck into a well laid shoulder, her upper arm could be better but she is still developing. She has good bone and good feet. I liked her body length to loin ratio. Firm topline held very well on the move. Excellent hind quarters and well let down hocks. She does carry her tail too high and it does spoil the outline but she moves very well in all directions. 

3rd Moxey’s Dymexe My Cherie Armour

Junior Bitch 11 Entries (2 abs)

This was a very difficult class where soundness was an issue for a couple of bitches. I did find some very promising bitches despite this. 

1st Walker’s Lizzlog Tittle Tattle

14 month bitch who caught my eye straight away for her complete balance. Lovely head shape of good expression and kind eye of dark colour, it could be slightly more almond shape. Long muzzle with the correct fill in. Moderate length of neck, into a well placed shoulder and even return of upper arm. Good depth of chest, lovely length of rib and short loin, she has a very firm topline, held very well at all times. She has straight forelegs of good bone quality. She has a moderate bend of stifle and well let down hocks. She still needs a little more strength in her rear but it will come with age. She has the correct tailset and carried it very well on the move. She moved on a very even length of stride, showing reach and good drive. Presented in good coat and condition. I will continue to watch this bitch develop on and I can see a bright future for her. Pleased to award her Reserve Best Bitch and Reserve Best in Show. 

2nd Lane & Lane-Ridyard’s Kulawand Cartier

15 month balanced bitch of the correct size. She is all feminine just loved her head and expression, she has that twinkling eye, dark and almond. Moderate length of neck into a well laid shoulder and good length of upper arm. Well developed rib, of good length and short loin. Loved her length to height ratio. Moderate bend of stifle and good length of 2nd thigh. Straight pasterns from hock to floor. She’s a very tidy mover coming and going, but in profile her front movement could be tidier as she tends to flick her wrists a little. She covers good ground holding her topline firm. Shown in excellent coat and condition. Another who should have a bright future. 

3rd May’s Lussac April Shower

Completed a trio of very promising bitches. 

4th Hewison’s Benvellyn Marakele into Casblaidd

5th Pacey’s Satinbaze Tea for Two with Shelkaru

Yearling Bitch 7 Entries (1 abs)

1st Orme’s Hurstclough Joy of the Moors at Elmstock

This 22 month bitch immediately took my eye for balance and presence, she screams look at me. Ultra feminine head with a kind dark eye of good shape. Good lay of shoulder and even return of upper arm. Well developed in the body forerib flat with a gradual spring. Her bone is of good quality but her feet could be tighter. She has a short square loin. She has a moderate bend of stifle, well let down hocks and straight pasterns. Very well presented in good coat and condition handled to perfection. Moved very well in all directions. I considered her in the challenge another with a bright future. 

2nd Douglas’ Kalexas Upper Class at Greenbayhill (imp Nor)

21 month bitch of super quality, I judged this bitch recently and she is in for a bright future. Love her pretty expression and moulded head I would like a touch more refinement and length to her muzzle. Her character just makes you smile at her. Her eye shape is spot on and a twinkling dark colour. She has a moderate length of neck into one of the best fronts of the day. She has a good depth of chest, good ribbing and a short loin. She has a moderate bend of stifle and well down hocks. Shown in excellent coat and condition. To be fussy I would like a little more length of leg. I preferred the overall shape of 1 today. 

3rd May’s Lussac April Shower

4th Hewison’s Benvellyn Marakele into Casblaidd

5th Dunnett’s Hoedun The Night Before

Novice Bitch 4 Entries (1 abs)

1st Holmes’ Rydanah Devils In The Detail

3 &1/2 exuberant bitch who is full of quality. She has a super kind head and expression. She is moderate all through. She is of the correct size, to be picky i’d prefer a little more length to her rib but she has a good depth of chest and a short loin. Straight forelegs but feet could be tighter. She has a moderate bend of stifle, well let down hocks and straight pasterns. She moved really well on an even steady stride holding her excellent topline, shown in excellent coat and condition despite having a litter recently. 

2nd Moxy’s Dymexe My Cherie Armour

3rd in puppy. 10 month balanced bitch of correct size. Liked her head and expression but would prefer a tiny bit more stop. She has a good length of neck into well made front angulation. She is a little out at the wrists but she is still young so plenty of time to strengthen. She has good depth to her chest and a good length of rib and short loin. She has a well made rear quarters with moderate bend of stifle. She has the correct slight slope to her croup and tail set correctly and held level on the move. She moved well in profile. 

3rd Welch’s Stranfaer One Hit Wonder

Graduate Bitch 7 Entries (1 Abs)

1st Prior’s Blacktoft Avelino

2 year old very balanced bitch who caught my eye for her overall shape. She has a beautiful one piece head, nicely moulded and dark almond eyes. She has a moderate length of neck into well placed shoulders and a good return of upper arm. She has straight forelegs of good quality bone and tight feet. She has a good length of rib which is gradually sprung and a short loin. She has a well made rear which she used to drive around the ring. When she settled she moved very well at one with her handler. I will follow their progress as they have come such a way and will continue to grow together. 

2nd Jackson’s Manteauplat Margaux

I judged this 2 year old bitch as a puppy and she showed a lot of promise and she is now growing into that promise. She has a nice head shape but I would prefer a flatter skull. Moderate length of neck into reasonably placed shoulders. She has very good feet. She has a good depth of chest and and short loin. She has a moderate bend of stifle and correct length of 2nd thigh her rear pasterns are straight. She has a slight slope to her croup and correct tail set carried well on the move. She has plenty of time to continue to mature but she moved very soundly. 

3rd Clark’s Riverglide Santa Barbara at Flanova 

4th Welch’s Stranfaer One Hit Wonder

5th Mcquade’s Gemswin River of Dreams

Post Graduate Bitch 6 Entries (1 abs)

Another tricky class all of different types and front construction was a problem. 

1st Chambers’ Hototo Pretty Ballerina JW 

Stand out winner she present a beautiful outline and is of the correct size. 2 1/2 years old she has the most beautiful moulded head with that twinkling expression. She has a good lay of shoulder and even return of upper arm. Her foreleg is straight but feet could be a little tighter. She has a good length of body and short loin. Love her rear quarters, her stifle is moderately turned and of the correct length. Her tail set is correct and carried well on the move and it never stopped wagging. She held her level topline while driving round the ring. Shown in excellent coat and condition. 

2nd Sullivan’s Wyrebeck Live Forever

A lovely sized bitch who is just so full of herself she demands attention. She has a lovely head would prefer her eye colour a shade darker. She has the right height to length ratio. Her forelegs are straight and her feet are perfect. She has a very well made rear well let down hocks and straight pasterns. On the move when she settled and got herself together she moved very soundly with good drive, holding her topline firm and her tail carried straight. Shown in good coat. She just needs to mature to complete the picture and I just preferred the length of stride of 1 today. 

3rd Dunnets’ Hoedun Miss Atomic Bomb

4th Orme’s Hopevalley Morning Dream of Elmstock

5th Clark’s Kazval Turn Back Time at Flanova

Limit Bitch 7 Entries 

1st Rees’ Braemist New Moon at Eskwinds

This bitch is very easy to look over as she doesn’t scream for your attention but she present such a beautiful outline. 3 years old and totally unexaggerated. Feminine moulded head with the most kind expression and dark twinkling eye. She has a moderate lay of shoulder and even return of upper arm. Ample bone and good feet. Her forerib is flat and then a gradual spring tapering to short loin. Excellent hindquarters which she used to really drive. Not in her best coat today but she moved so soundly in all directions holding her firm topline, once she settled as she tends to pull away from her handler but he got the best out of her today. 

2nd Milton’s Manteauplat Black Pippin

Another I judged 2 years ago and loved her then, she is a very well made bitch of 5 years. Feminine well moulded head but would prefer a flatter skull. She has excellent front assembly one of the best. She has straight forelegs, plenty of bone and super feet. She has a good depth of chest and ribs gradually sprung of the correct length and short loin. She has a moderate bend of stifle and well let down hocks. Moved very well with an even steady stride holding her topline well and carrying her tail level. Just preferred the raciness of 1. 

3rd Joyce’s Stranfaer One Fell Swoop

Completing a trio of lovely bitches, just couldn’t match 1 & 2 on maturity as to be expected at her age. 

4th Chambers’ Hototo’s Polly Toodle 

5th Peers’ Tweedisle Lindores

Open Bitch 6 Entries (1 abs)

Wow a class full of my favourites made a really tricky decision. 

1st Romeo-Dieste’s Hopevalley Morning Wicked

It is no secret I absolutely love this bitch i’ve judged her a couple of times in the past and she just keeps getting better. At only 3 &1/2 years old she is just where she should be for her age and still got so much to come. Her outline is just super flowing from her nose to her ever wagging tail. She has a one piece well moulded head and lovely expression. She has a moderate length of neck into a well laid shoulder. She has ample bone standing on tight feet. She has a good depth of chest and perfect height to length ratio. She has a good length of rib and short loin. Her croup slopes slightly into her well set tail. Her rear angulation is spot on, her width to her thigh is correct, she has well let down hocks which are straight from hock to floor. Although not in her best jacket today she moved so well on a steady even stride and just fills my eye and the relationship between her and her owner is just perfect. So pleased to award her Best Bitch and Best in Show.

2nd Matthew’s Gemswin She’s Got The Look

Another bitch who I really loved and is really lovely to go over. 4 years feminine head with that naughty expression we all know and love. I would prefer a darker eye. Moderate length of neck into well placed shoulders and even return of upper arm. She has straight forelegs but her feet could be tighter. She has a good depth of chest, flat forerib and gradual spring leading to a short loin. She has a moderate bend of stifle, good width to her rear, well let down hocks and straight pasterns. She moved very tidily coming and going and moved showing even reach and drive on a steady stride in profile. Shown in perfect coat and condition. Just carrying a tad extra weight for me and just preferred the raciness of the winner. 

3rd Walker’s Lizzlog Fanny By Gaslight

4th Stevenson’s Blacktoft Caress of Steelriver

5th Rees’ Ravencrag Jump Over the Moon to Eskwinds 

Veteran Bitch 7 Entries ( 1 abs)

1st Dunnett’s Hoedun Alexandra of Denmark

9 year old up to size bitch who belies her age. She has a long muzzle flat skull and eye of the correct shape. She is moderate all through and no over done. She has a well angulated front, a good depth of chest, straight forelegs. Feet could be better. She has a good length of rib which is gradually sprung leading to a short loin. She is very well angulated in the rear which she used to drive well on a steady even stride. Just preferred the shape of the special veteran bitch today in the challenge. 

2nd Holmes’ Wiccanssage Virtue at Rydanah

Another lovely bitch of the correct size. 8 1/2 and still very naughty and full of life. She has a lovely head and expression and has a dark eye. She has a moderate lay of shoulder and even return of upper arm. She has a flat forerib and gradual spring tapering to a short square loin. She has good rear angulations with well let down hocks. She didn’t have the firmest topline on the stand today but moved very well on a good length of stride. Shown in good coat and condition. 

3rd Branscombe’s Torinmill Gaelic Aurora KCWGC

4th Welch’s Stranfaer Lyin Eyes

5th Long’s Sh Ch Stranfaer Take It Easy to Keepersway 

Special Veteran 2 Entries

1st Knight’s & Jacobs’ Ch Moonstruck Macadamia SGWC

What a girl this is. She is one of my favourites and she is still showing so well at 10 1/2 . Super balance feminine all through, she has a lovely moulded head with a cheeky expression. She has a kind dark almond eye. She has a moderate lay of shoulder and a good return of upper arm. Straight foreleg of good bone her feet could be a bit tighter. She has a good depth of chest well ribbed and short loin. Her hindquarters are still super strong with the moderate turn of stifle and well let down hocks. She moved so well and steady and could certainly outmove some of the youngsters. Pleased to award her Best Veteran Bitch just pipped by the more ground covering movement of the male.  

2nd Hewison’s Donascimento Danilo from Casblaidd VW SGWC KCWGC

11 year old workmanlike bitch who again is still moving like a pup belying her age. Super pretty head and dark eye. She is moderate throughout, she has straight forelegs on enough bone and good feet. She has a good depth of chest, short loin and a slight slope to her croup where her tail is set and carried correctly. She has a moderate turn of stifle and well let down hocks with straight pasterns. She moved with drive round the ring full of energy. Just preferred the front construction of 1 today. 

Special Liver Bitch 3 Entries 

1st Knight’s & Jacobs’ Gemswin Goody Two Shoes

20 month dark liver bitch of the correct size. She has a lovely one piece moulded head with a dark eye which is nice for a liver. She is nicely made and well balanced. She has a moderate length of neck into a well placed shoulder. Her forelegs are straight with enough bone feet could be better. Good depth of chest and rib well sprung and short loin. Her hindquarters are excellent with a moderate turn of stifle and well let down hocks. She has a level topline held very well on the move, carrying her tail correctly. She moved very soundly on a steady stride. Best Liver Bitch, just preferred the front assembly of the Liver Dog today. 

2nd Sullivan’s Wyrebeck She’s My Surprise

Another well made bitch, 4 years and she is a lovely dark liver. I would like a slightly darker eye. She has a moulded head and naughty expression, neat ears set close. She has a moderate length of neck into well placed shoulders and decent upper arm. She has enough bone. She has a good depth of chest, gradual spring of rib and short loin. She has a moderate bend of stifle and well let down hocks. Shown in excellent coat and condition, she moved very well in all directions holding her topline level just preferred the overall outline of 1. 

3rd Woodwiss’ Woodidream Fortune Cookie

Special Working Bitch 3 Entries 

1st Knight’s & Jacobs’ Ch Moonstruck Macadamia SGWC

1st in Special Veteran. Pleased to award her Best Working in Show. 

2nd Richard’s Hopevalley Morning River through Kimberfield 

4 1/2 year old bitch who presents a balanced outline. Would like a flatter skull but she has a long muzzle and good expression. She has a moderate length of neck into well laid shoulders her upper arm could be a touch longer. She has a good depth of chest, good length of rib and short loin. She has a slight slope to her croup and correct tail set which was held level on the move. She has well made rear angulation which she used to drive around the ring. Just preferred the shape of 1 today.  

3rd Hewison’s Donascimento Danilo from Casblaidd VW SGWC KCWGC

Minor Puppy Dog 1 Entry

1st Stott’s Steelriver Isle View Raven

6 month old raw baby who shows lots of promise. He has a sweet head and expression well moulded, and a dark almond eye. He has a moderate length of neck into a well laid shoulder and good upper arm. He has a straight foreleg and ample bone, feet need to tighten. He has a good length of body and short loin. He needs to strengthen through his rear but its to be expected from one so young. He moved very well on a steady stride when he settled, he should make a nice adult.

Puppy Dog 3 Entries

1st Varty-Lindsay’s Levliann Big Bang

11 month up to size balanced male of good quality. He has well moulded head of good expression. Ears small and set correctly. He has a slightly too long of a neck but leads into well laid shoulders and ample upper arm. He has straight foreleg of good bone and tight feet. He has a good length of rib and short loin. He has excellent rear angulation with well let down hocks. He has the correct tail set carried correctly on the move. Shown in good coat and condition, he moved very well once settled, holding his topline firm. He is in that inbetween stage at the moment so look forward to seeing him develop, I just preferred the overall shape and balance of the Best Puppy Bitch but pleased to award him Best Puppy Dog. 

2nd Hall’s Hightyne Night Train

9 month balance male of a heavier type than 1. He has a moulded head of kind expression with a dark twinkling eye. He has a moderate length of neck into well placed shoulders and good return of upper arm. He has a good depth of chest, gradually sprung rib and short loin. He has a moderate bend of stifle and well let down hocks, and straight pasterns. Shown in good coat and condition. Once he settled he moved well on an even steady stride holding his level topline. I just preferred the elegance and raciness of 1. 

3rd Dent’s Ollieart’s Sail by the Stars 

Junior Dog 3 Entries (1 abs)

1st Lane’s & Lane-Ridyard’s Kulawand Callisto

14 month super boy of pure balance. He immediately caught my eye for his moderation all through. He has a typical moulded head and melting expression. He has a kind dark eye with a twinkle. He has a moderate length of neck into a well laid shoulder, straight foreleg and tight feet. He has a good depth of chest and a good length of rib which is gradually sprung. He has a moderate bend of stifle, well let down hocks and straight rear pasterns. He was handled very well, although he was sometimes overstretched. On the move he uses his rear to drive with power on a good length of stride holding his topline and tail level. Shown in tip top condition. Pushed the best dog all the way but pleased to award him Reserve Best Dog. 

2nd Wild’s Kvicksans The Master Piper at Bluewaters (imp Swe)

Another balanced boy of a different type to 1. Up to size, has a very pleasing head with a kind eye, love his expression. He is very well made all through, good depth of chest and good length of rib and loin. He has straight forelegs of good bone, feet could be tighter. He has good rear angulation, and well let down hocks. He moves on a very steady stride showing even reach and drive holding his topline firmly. Just preferred the overall moderation and tail carriage of 1 today. 

Yearling Dog 2 Entries

1st Wild’s Kvicksans The Master Piper at Bluewaters (imp Swe)

2nd in Junior

2nd Long’s Keepersway Live The Moment 

Masculine male with a lovely head and expression. He has a moderate length of neck, he unfortunately lacked the front angulation of 1. He has a good depth of chest, he is a little short in rib length for me, but is gradually sprung, tapering to a short loin. He was shown in good coat and condition carrying his tail correctly. He just didn’t have the length of stride I was looking for but moved soundly in all directions. 

Graduate Dog 5 Entries 

1st Wild’s Bitcon Alliance with Bluewaters (ai) JW 

I have watched this young male develop and mature since he was a puppy and watching him has been such a pleasure. He is a beautifully balanced 2 year old unexaggerated male. He has a lovely head with the correct fill in under the eye with a sweet expression. He has a moderate length of neck into a well laid shoulder, he could have a slightly better upper arm but is still developing. He has straight foreleg and tight feet. He has a good depth of chest, gradual spring of rib and a short loin. He has a moderate bend of stifle, good width to thigh and straight enough pasterns. He moved very soundly in all directions, he could be a touch tidier coming towards but on the profile he moved with drive holding his topline and tail correctly. The partnership between him and his owner is beautiful to watch. Pleased to award him Best Dog and I will continue to follow him as he matures on. 

2nd Peers’ Tweedisle Masked Crusader

Another balanced 3 year old male of the correct size, nothing is over done and he is moderate all through. He has a well moulded head with a masculine and kind expression. He has a well angulated front of good depth. He stands on straight forelegs but feet could be tighter. His forerib is flat and gradually sprung to a short loin. He has moderate rear angulation. He has a firm topline held level at all time. He moved very soundly on an even stride. He was unlucky to come up against 1 today. 

3rd Hessing’s Hoedun Daddys Eyes at Montechor

4th Buckley’s Blacktoft Brindisi by Buckleyhill

5th Shepherdson’s Murphy’s Treat

Post Graduate Dog 

1st Churchard’s Flatcharm Griffin Dark at Churchking

2 1/2 year old male who presents a really nice outline. He is of the correct size. He has a little too much width to his skull for me but he has a good length of muzzle and a slight stop between his good eye shape and colour. He has a moderate length of neck into a well laid shoulder, his upper arm could be better. He has straight forelegs of good bone and excellent feet. He has good body proportions, well made hindquarters. He moved very soundly showing really driving through his rear. He held his topline firm at all times and shown in excellent coat and condition.

2nd Prior’s Gemswin Shut Up And Dance 

A very exuberant male up to size for me but nicely balanced. He has a good head shape and pleasing expression. He has a well made front and good bone quality. He has a good depth of chest, good length of rib and short square loin. He has well made hindquarters, well let down hocks and straight pasterns. He has a level topline, slight slope to his croup and the correct tail set which he carried well on the move. He just didn’t settle today but moved ok. 

Limit Dog 8 Entries (1 abs)

1st Hall’s Rotherfield Just The Ticket

Balanced 6 year old male of good size who appeals for breed type. Masculine head and kind dark eye. He has a moderate length of neck and a good lay of shoulder, with an even return of upper arm. He is well balanced throughout, he has a good length of rib and short loin. He has a moderate bend of stifle and well let down hocks. Hes the type of dog that could be easily overlooked but once he settled he can show himself off. He moved really well after he settled on a good stride with good drive. Shown in good condition would like to see his coat a bit tidier. 

2nd Youens’ Riverglide Secret Reprieve 

3 year old male with a really eye catching outline. Loved his overall shape he’s just a bit heavy in the head for me. He has a moderate length of neck into a well laid shoulder and excellent upper arm. He has a good depth of chest, length of rib and short loin. He has excellently made rearquarters and well let down hocks. Shown in excellent coat and condition. His topline was level at all times and he carried his tail level. He moved very soundly in all directions would just like to see a little more drive from him. 

3rd Huyton’s Hightyne When I Fall In Love

4th Jones’ Hightyne Unforgettable at Braemist

5th Romeo-Dieste’s Hopevalley Morning Circus

Open Dog 5 Entries

1st Knight’s & Jacobs’ Gemswin Erase and Rewind

This 4 year old male immediately caught my eye for balance and size. He was full of flatcoat exuberance. He is again a bit too heavy in the head for me. He has a good lay of shoulder and good return of upper arm. Straight forelegs of good bone and excellent feet. He has excellent body proportions all through. He has a moderate bend of stifle and well let down hocks. Shown in excellent coat and condition. This dog can really move he is tidy coming and going and really drives with power behind. Pushed hard for top honours today. 

2nd Walker’s Lizzlogg Shotgun Harry

I have always liked this dog, I judged him as a youngster and he still continues to impress. He has a well moulded head and kind expression which I preferred to 1. I would like a slightly better lay of shoulder but he had a good upper arm. He has good bone and the best feet. He has good body proportions and a gradual spring of rib. He has a moderate bend of stifle, well let down hocks and straight pasterns. He was show in excellent coat and condition and moved very well. Pushed 1 all the way just preferred the overall shape of 1. 

3rd Hessing’s Ronevorg I Believe In Santa at Montechor

4th Scaife’s Flatcharm Mr Fix It For Shennanjoy

5th Flynn’s Sh Ch Ballyriver Back to Basics

Veteran Dog 2 Entries 

1st Stevenson’s Sh Ch Plainfire’s The Captain Of My Heart is Steelriver (imp Che) ShCEx 

7 year old substantial male that I judge not long ago. He is so balanced from his masculine head which is well moulded to his ever wagging tail. He has an excellent lay of shoulder and even return of upper arm, deep chest, well ribbed and short loin. His forelegs are straight, of good bone and excellent feet. His hindquarters are moderately bent and stifle of the right length and a good width to his thigh. He has well let down hocks and straight pasterns. He was handled to perfection and when he moved he was tidy in all directions really covering the ground using his powerful rear. When it came to the challenge I just preferred the elegance of the younger males today but he was close up. Pleased to award Best Veteran in Show over the beautiful bitch. 

2nd Joyce’s Stranfaer Get Over It JW 

8 year old male smaller all through than 1. He is very balanced, moulded head just not the tight eye of 1 today. He is made correctly in the front, he has a good depth of chest, would prefer a little more length of leg, but standing on good feet. He has the correct spring of rib and a short loin. He has well made rear quarters and good width to his thigh. He has a level topline, a slight slope to the croup and a short tail set and carried correctly. He was presented in good coat and condition and moved soundly. Just preferred the head and footfall of the winner today. 

Special Liver Dog 2 Entries

1st Varty-Lindsay’s Levliann Waited For You

Up to size male of a lovely dark liver, loved his kind head and aloof expression. He has an excellent lay of shoulder and even return of upper arm. He has good depth all through and has good body proportions. He has straight forelegs of good bone and tight feet. He is very well made in the rear with the correct length and width of thighs. He has well let down hocks and straight pasterns. He unfortunately tends to fall into his shoulders and drop his topline when being free stood, which can spoil the outline, but he maintained it well on the move. He moved absolutely full of himself with power and drive. Pleased to award him Best Liver in Show. 

2nd Shepherdson’s Murphys Treat 

A balanced boy all finer through than 1. He has a kind head and good expression. He has a moderate length of neck, good upper arm not quite the lay of shoulder. He has good depth all through, good length of rib into a short loin. Reasonably angulated rear quarters, he has a good length of stifle and well let down hocks. He has excellent feet. Shown in good coat and condition, would prefer a darker liver coat. He moved very soundly holding his topline well, he does slope a tad too much at the croup, just preferred the overall shape and movement of 1. 

Special Working Dog 2 Entries 

1st May’s Ronevorg Dark Angel at Lussac JW KCGWC 

Almost 4 year old balanced male of a smaller shape. He has a masculine, well moulded head with a good eye shape and colour, correct width of skull and long muzzle. He has excellent front assembly, straight forelegs and tight feet. Loved his height to length ratio. He has a moderate bend of stifle, well let down hocks and straight pasterns. He has a level topline and the correct tail set, carried well at all times. He wasn’t in his best jacket today, but moved very well on a steady even stride, showing good reach and drive. Just pipped by the working bitch on flatcoat enthusiasm today. 

2nd Hewison’s Casblaidd Island In The Sky SGWC KCWGC

Up to size workmanlike male. He has an ok head, its a tad heavy for me, but has a good expression and kind dark eye. Not quite the front angulation of the winner but he has straight forelegs of good bone. He has a good length of gradually sprung ribs into a short loin. His hindquarters are so well made, moderate bend of stifle and well let down hocks. He was shown in hard condition which is to be expected from a working class. Good quality coat and good furnishings. He moved soundly in all directions. Preferred the balance of 1 today.

Abby Bellamy (Moontorn)