Retford Canine Society

My heartfelt thanks to Retford CS for inviting me to judge Labradors; I had an absolutely wonderful time evaluating such quality dogs. A special thank you to my lovely stewards for keeping the ring running smoothly, and to all the exhibitors for bringing their beautiful dogs to this delightful show.

Judge : Matthew Bordacs (Bellamar)

Best Of Breed: Tissalian Crepe Suzette

Reserve Best Of Breed : Sh Ch Rochevale Once Upon A Time

Best Puppy : Baileydale Rocket Man

PUPPY (11ENT – 3ABS)

1st Baileydale Rocket Man - BEST PUPPY.

Well-presented yellow dog puppy. In good coat, loved his head with kind eye, he has a strong neck with well laid back shoulders, well ribbed and deep and strong quarters which gives and presents a nice outline, moves soundly with nice tail carriage, excellent top line and tail set, very pleasing on the eye.

2nd Foxrush Hot Gossip

The splendid yellow bitch oozes breed type, boasting a lovely head, gentle eyes, and an eager expression, possesses a robust neck with impressive reach, well-formed hindquarters with graceful angulation, tidy feet, and a superb coat. She moved true and strong but not as clean as number 1

3rd Rochevale Harmony

4th Potterspiney Sweet Cirilla

JUNIOR (7ENT – 4ABS)

1st Tissalian Haughty Mia

Gracefully balanced yellow bitch, she exudes both substance and quality. I loved looking at her feminine head and she captivated me with her appealing expression. Her head goes down into strong neck with ample front. She has a gentle curve over the withers down into a perfect topline and floating straight off her tail. Her back end showcases a lovely thigh to stifle, continuing down to a well-defined second thigh to wonderful formed feet. A wonderful expression shows she loves her job, she moved with effortless grace.

2nd Centenalee Angelic At Rocheby

A lovely black bitch with a feminine appearance, featuring a pleasing head shape and well-set ears. She is short-coupled in body with a nice spring of rib, transitioning smoothly into well-placed shoulders. Her fore chest offers just enough definition for an appealing front outline, and her rear is equally well-formed. She was in good coat today and moved soundly, though not quite as cleanly as first-place.

3rd Potterspiney My Sovereign

POST GRADUATE (8ENT – 1ABS)

1st Tissalian Crepe Suzette – Best Of Breed

A quality yellow Labrador bitch with a lovely head and a soft, endearing expression. Her eyes are of excellent shape and colour, complemented by well-placed ears. She has a clean, strong neck flowing into correct shoulders, and her bone structure is strong and feet are well formed and neat. Her level topline and correct tail set enhance her overall balance. With plenty of depth and a well-developed rear, she moves soundly and confidently. Shown in excellent condition, she truly exemplifies the breed standard.

2nd Rumhill Bertie Wooster By Baileydale JW

I loved this chocolate male, radiating with charming character, he showcases a finely balanced masculine head and delightful eye but would prefer darker. His neck elegantly extends, merging seamlessly into a robust topline. With nice length in the upper arm and well-set shoulders, he upholds a level topline and tail carriage. While his hindquarters exhibit promising angles, but lack some more muscle & strength he will gain as he fully matures. Has sturdy bone and neat feet, His motions flow effortlessly.

3rd Potterspiney Optimist Vision

4th Treantagh Sweet Dream

LIMIT (4ENT – 1ABS)

1st Rochevale Palm Reader JW

An excellent black female displaying abundant breed characteristics, showcasing an expressive head atop well-set, clean shoulders. Strongly boned with tidy, compact feet. Broad hindquarters with a graceful turn of stifle and short, well-positioned hocks. Moves with poise and soundness, carrying herself elegantly during motion.

2nd Potterspiney Potterzuri Aramis JW

Handsome black male, well proportioned. Gentle gaze and astute expression, with a graceful neck extending into a solid front. Robust chest leading into sturdy forearms with ample bone structure. Muscular body tapering into a smooth back and level topline. Strong thighs descending into elegant stifles and well-set hocks. Moved admirably, though lacking the precision of 1.

3rd Rochevale Fairytale

OPEN (1ENT – 0ABS)

1st Sh Ch Rochevale Once Upon A Time - RESERVE BEST OF BREED

Lovely yellow bitch, observing her movement is truly remarkable; she exudes a blend of grace and strength, effortlessly gliding through the air with pinpoint precision. Her impressive physique features a robust build, a broad skull, and gentle eyes, tapering down to well-positioned shoulders. Her feminine head, adorned with neat ears and correct eye color, leads into a good reach of neck and well-laid-back shoulders, complemented by the correct length of the upper arm. She maintains a solid topline and a correct tail set, which she holds perfectly on the move. Short-coupled with strong hindquarters, good rear angulation, well-let-down hocks, and neat feet, she possesses a correct double coat and excels in movement, straight and true coming and going. She stands as an exemplary representation of her breed.

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Absent 9