Lancaster & District Canine Society

Lancaster & District Canine Society Open Show

Day 2 (Sporting) 11/08/2024

Retriever (Golden)

Puppy (4,0)

1. Riley’s Wylloh Paddington Bear

6 ½ mo dog headed up a strong class of puppies. Excellent head, sweet expression and confident nature. Good bone and stands on round, neat feet placed well under the body. Excellent angulation fore and aft. So well balanced without being overdone and held his topline well on the move. A very promising pup. Pleased to award BPIB.

2. James’ Tsarmont Oh So Starstruck (AI)

10mo puppy bitch. Lovely feminine head and expression. Good pigmentation & correct ear set. Neck of good length leading onto well laid shoulders. Stands on round, neat feet. Good bone. Would like a touch more length of leg. Held topline very well standing and on the move. Correct tail set and carriage.

3. Etherington’s Elkarima’s Golden

Junior (7,0)

1. Taylor’s Strettonhill’s Daffodil

16mo bitch with fantastic front angulation and well laid shoulder. Feminine head with good pigmentation. Another with neat round feet. Correct coat texture. Moved effortlessly with good reach and drive and correct tail carriage.

2. James’ Tsarmont Oh So Starstruck (AI)

2nd in Puppy

3. List’s Haydengold Moment In Time

Post Graduate (11,2)

1. Millington’s Golmas Guard Of Honour At Jarabees JW

An impressive 3yo masculine dog. Oozes power and displays impressive drive on the move. Masculine head, strong neck leading onto well laid shoulders and well angulated front and rear. Good spring of rib and strong loin. Short coupled and held his topline well. Pushed hard for BOB.

2. Mcdonald’s Lamancha Time Traveller JW

19mo dog with a gleaming rich golden coat. Very clean chiselled skull and pleasing expression and good pigmentation. Good length of neck and well-proportioned body. Stands on neat cat-like feet. Would like a little more spring of rib to complete the picture.

3. Phillips’ Shebelta Sweet Soul Music JW

Open (7,4)

1. Mcdonald’s Lamancha Obsidian Flame

4yo bitch – another from with kennel with a striking rich, golden coat. Very feminine and beautifully balanced all over. Pleasing head, correct pigmentation and good shape and set to the ears. Clean neck leading onto well laid shoulders. Strong level topline leading onto a gently sloping croup. Good bone and neat tight feet. Good spring of ribs and short coupled. Very graceful and moved effortlessly around the ring. Could not deny her BOB.

2. Millington’s Carneval Of Golden Duck-Cobey At Jarabees VW (Imp Srb)

9yo dog with masculine head with a thick, cream coat. Excellent front construction. Well angulated front and rear. Showing his age slightly but still balanced in his movement around the ring.

3. Liggins & Hodges’ Silver Passion Glam Fashion At Nunsbrook JW (Imp Deu)

Retriever (Flat Coated)

Junior (1,0)

1. Whitaker’s Aricdell This One’s For You

17mo liver bitch. Unfortunately at her leggy teenage phase at present. Liked her head shape and fill. Typical exuberant temperament and constantly slashing tail. Shown in good condition and held her topline well on the move.

Post Graduate (1,0)

1. Whitaker’s Jetstarski I’m On Fire

3yo pretty liver bitch. Very refined head. Well balanced overall and positive on the move, though a little proud with her tail. Epitomizes raciness. Unfortunately out of coat at present.

Open (2,0)

1. Hewison’s Casblaidd Island In The Sky SGWC KCWGC

7yo black dog who defies his age. Breed typical head with good fill between the eyes. Well angulated front and rear and in good balance. Excellent front construction and well laid shoulder. Plenty of substance without being heavy. Moved with drive on the move and held his topline well. Always followed by a constantly slashing tail. Pleased to award BOB.

2. Whitaker’s Evening Mist Black Brianta (Imp Deu)

6yo black bitch. Finer in build. Excellent front and balanced angulation. Good depth to ribs and short coupled. Elbows tight and stands on neat, strong feet. Very athletic on the move, just preferred the head of 1 today.

Retriever (Chesapeake Bay)

Junior (0,0)

Post Graduate (2,0)

1. Murray’s Muireatai Miracle Of Dreams

2yo brown bitch who was a bit fidgety today. Good width to head. Correct eye colour. Would like a slightly stronger muzzle. Strong neck leading onto well laid shoulder. Excellent front angulation. Strong back and moderate tuck up. Second thigh a little long. Good width behind. Shown in excellent muscle tone.

2. Broomfield, Broomfield, Mahon-Hunns & Newton’s Glaneils Daydream Believer

2yo bitch shown in good coat and condition. Would like her to have a bit more confidence when being gone over. Good length of neck. Well-muscled. Strong back. Moderate tuck up. Effortless movement around the ring.

Open (3,0)

1. Rigby’s Chesepi Waco

6yo masculine dog that exuded power and strength. Strong wedge shaped head. Good lay of shoulder. Well-balanced and good angulation front and rear. Well off for bone and plenty of substance. Short coupled and good width behind. Presented in good coat. Pleased to award BOB.

2. Murray’s Takoda Nathan

7yo dog whom I’m sure must switch places with 1 frequently. Good head. Strong topline, short coupled & good width behind. Moved with impressive agility around the ring. Would prefer a little more length to the upper arm.

3. Broomfield’s Glaneils Count on Me

Miss Alexandra Adshead (Afonbach)