Yorkshire Golden Retriever Club

Bitches

Baby Puppy (4;1a)

1 – Maynard, Mr R C & Mrs L J E, Weisford Born Of The Sea to Chinnordale. NAF TAF

This little girl is an absolute delight in all respects, she was presented in mid gold gleaming coat, she presents herself with an excellent overall balance, she has a sweet head that is both balanced and feminine, a neck of moderate length leads you into a well placed shoulder with an equal length upper arm, good ribs for her age and compact body, moderate bend to stifle and well let down hock, moved smoothly and purposefully with enthusiasm. With the agreement of my Co Judge she was Best Baby Puppy in Show.

2 – Foreman, Mr G & Mrs T; Ambersun Winter Treasure.

Pale coated 5 month old girl of good type, she has a lovely feminine, balanced head with dark eye and pigment, good reach of neck, good balance to front angles, good ribs and rear angulation, moved with reach and drive.

3 – Mason, Mr R; Kaylish Precious Sapphire.

Minor Puppy (11;4a)

1 – Foster, Mr B & Mrs C; Auristela Ginger Rogers.

Good balance to this pale girl when viewed in profile, balanced feminine head with dark eye and pigment, good reach to neck that led into a well laid shoulder, straight legs and good feet, moderate spring to ribs, good bend to stifle with well let down hock, moved with good reach in front and drive behind.

2 – Smith, Mr T B & Mrs L G; Goldmarker Luminora.

Well balanced mid gold girl with sweet head that was well balanced, moderate length of neck, good shoulder placement and return of upper arm, tight feet all round, good spring to rib and short coupled, moved with good rear action and level tail.

3 – Woods, Mrs M I; Amirene Love In The Mist

Puppy (17;6a)

1 - O’Neill, Mrs L; Strathlon Morning Breeze.

Well presented elegant, refined type of girl who I liked a lot, good balance and level topline and tailset, feminine head with gentle expression, good shape to her dark eye and pigment to match, moderate reach of neck that led to a well balanced front assembly with good layback and return, straight legs and tight feet, moderately well sprung rib that carried back to a short coupling, good bend to stifle and well let down hock, she moved with ease round the ring with a good driving action. Best Puppy Bitch and Best Puppy in Show.

2 – Youngson, Mrs D A; Linirgor Adeline to Treeville.

Slightly heavier set than 1, this pale girl has a good outline in profile with balance overall, balanced head with pleasant expression, strong neck of moderate length, good layback to shoulder and balanced return of upper arm, stood on good feet all round, well sprung rib with short coupling, moved soundly off a well angulated rear assembly.

3 – Foster, Mr B & Mrs C; Auristela Ginger Rogers.

Junior (5;2a)

1 – Clarkson; Mrs F M; Drumkilty Nollaig Shona. JW

Pale coated girl with balanced profile, feminine head with a sweet expression, dark enough eye and pigment, good reach of neck, well laid back shoulder and balanced return of upper arm, good forechest, straight well boned legs and tight feet all round, well sprung deep ribs carried back to short coupling, good bend stifle and well let down hock, moved with good reach and drive when settled.

2 – Foster, Mr B & Mrs C; Auristela Singing Hinnie. JW

Lovely feminine pale girl, gentle expression on her balanced head, dark eye, well laid back shoulder with good return of upper arm, straight front legs, deep ribs that were moderately sprung, slightly longer in coupling, moderate bend to stifle with good let down of hock, good reach in front on the move.

3 – Welch, Mr C; Fennyfare Tiger Lily.

Yearling (7;2a)

1 – Johnson, Mrs S I & Mr S; Moloko Ow Do.

Very elegant pale gold coated girl who is very feminine all through, nicely balanced head with well shaped dark eye and pigment giving her a gentle expression, good reach to neck that led to a well laid back shoulder and balanced return of upper arm, good legs and tight feet all round, good spring and depth to ribs with short coupling, good bend to stifle and well let down hock, she flowed around the ring with good reach and plenty of drive behind.

2 – James, Miss A; Tsarmont Star Struck.

Slightly longer cast to this feminine type pale coated girl, she has a very sweet balanced head with dark eye and pigment, good reach of neck and well laid back shoulder, straight legs and ok feet, nicely ribbed, moderate length to coupling, good bend to stifle with well let down hock, moved well with good reach and drive.

3 – Searle, Mrs B; Astleyfold Snowy Bell.

Maiden (10;0a)

1 – O’Neill, Mrs L; Strathlon Morning Breeze

2 – Youngson, Mrs D A; Linirgor Adeline to Treeville

3 – Foster, Mr B & Mrs C; Auristela Ginger Rogers

Novice (13;0a)

1 – Youngson, Mrs D A; Linirgor Adeline to Treeville.

2 – Foster, Mr B & Mrs C; Auristela Ginger Rogers.

3 – Evans, Mr R M & Mrs M J; Mardargold The Look Of Love.

Undergraduate (9;0a)

1 – Williams, Mrs M & Miss E L; Lamhryn Star Of The Sea

Well presented pale gold girl of balanced feminine type, nicely balanced head with gentle expression, dark well shaped eye and pigment, good reach of neck, well laid back shoulder balanced return of upper arm, good legs and feet all round, moderately sprung deep ribs that led to short coupling, well bent rear stifle and good let down of hock, balanced elegant movement round the ring with both good reach and drive.

2 – Holmes, Mrs J E; Amirene Innocence Lol.

Pale coated well presented girl, nice balance when viewed in profile, well balanced, feminine head, moderate reach to neck and good shoulder placement, equal length upper arm, well sprung deep rib with moderate length to coupling, good balance to moderate rear angulation and good let down of hock. Moved well with good reach in front, would like to see her with a little less weight.

3 – Falconer, Mrs A E; Cheek To Cheek Unbridled Dreams for Siatham (Imp Fra). JW

Graduate (13;1a)

1 – Harper, Miss L A; Tullochmor Ray Of Sunshine at Glynerva. JW

Nicely balanced mid gold girl with pleasing head and expression, moderate reach of neck that led into a well laid back shoulder with equal length of upper arm, strong forechest, straight legs and good feet all combined to make a good front assembly. Well sprung deep ribs carried back to short coupling, well bent stifle and nicely let down hock, all these attributes combined to give her a ground covering purposeful movement with both reach and drive.

2 – Bell, Mrs F V & Mr M; Hoaaloha Kealoha. JW

Paler coated girl of elegant make up, pleasant feminine head with nicely shaped eye, good reach of neck and well placed shoulder, not quite the upper arm return of 1st in this class, Straight legs and tight feet all round, good spring to rib, level topline and tailset well held when moving with good reach and drive.

3 – Crookes & Jenkinson, Mrs D S & Mrs R J; Thornywait Royal Story for Quakerhall. JW

Post Graduate (12;4a)

1 – Clunie, Miss K; Warrentor Nohkalikai. JW

Nicely balanced girl with gleaming deep gold coat, she has a balanced, feminine head with a sweet expression, good reach of neck and balanced front assembly of moderate angulation, Tight feet all round, moderate spring and depth to rib with short coupling, nicely angulated rear quarters, moved with enthusiasm and strong drive whilst holding her level topline and tail.

2 – Ellis, Ms K; Tenfield Sparkling Sunrise. JW

Close up to 1st in this class this balanced girl was shown in gleaming golden coat, she has a balanced head with both dark eye and pigment, well set ear and moderate length to her neck, she has a well laid back shoulder and good upper arm, straight well boned legs with good feet, well sprung rib of good depth, well balanced rear assembly that was not over exaggerated, moved with good reach and drive and level top and tail.

3 – O’Neill, Mrs L; Strathlon April Bonnie Lass

Mid Limit (11;1a)

1 – Hill & Smith, Miss P & Mr D; Megarvey Déjà Vu. JW

Beautiful mid gold girl that is not over exaggerated in any way, she presents herself with balance and elegance, this girl really comes into her own when you get your hands on her, nothing is overdone, lovely balanced head with dark eye and pigment and the sweetest of expressions, good length of neck with no throatiness, good front angles with balance, shoulder well laid back and upper arm of equal length, good forechest, straight moderately boned front legs with cat like feet, good spring and depth to rib that led into short coupling, good bend to stifle and muscle on thigh, well let down hock. She covered the ring with grace and strength with her reaching front and driving rear action. This girls overall type and cleanliness of her lines appealed to me so much that I was delighted to award her the CC and with the agreement of my co judge Reserve Best in Show.

2 – Turner, Ms R; Amilone Pinkster. (ai)

Paler gold girl with good overall balance, feminine head with sweet expression, Good reach of neck into well laid shoulder and balanced return of upper arm, deep well sprung ribs with short coupling well bent stifle and good let down of hock, moved well with good driving rear action.

3 – Layland, Mr M L & Mrs T & Miss L A; Applecote Love In Disguise. JW

Limit (10;3a)

1 – Clarkson, Mrs F M; Drumkilty Yours Truly. JW

Pale golden girl of good substance and balance, nicely balanced head with good eye and pigment, good reach on her neck, well balanced front angulation of good layback and return, well boned throughout with good forechest, straight front legs with tight catlike feet all round, good depth to her well sprung ribs, short coupling with strong loin and well muscled thigh, level topline and tailset, well bent stifle and good let down of hock, she moved round the ring with good reach in front and drive from behind whilst holding her balance and level topline. I was happy to award her the Reserve CC today.

2 – Williams, Mrs M & Miss E L; Auristela Lady Luck at Lamhryn.

Slightly smaller than the class winner this lovely feminine balanced girl was well presented and caught my eye with her very feminine balanced head and expression, she has a good reach of neck with a well laid back long shoulder and balanced return of upper arm, good bone all round and good legs and feet, well sprung ribs, short coupled with good bend to her stifle and well let down hock, she worked well with her handler on the move and moved round the ring with good reach and drive holding her level topline and wagging her tail constantly.

3 – Ellis, Ms K; Tenfield Sunloch.

Open (8;1a)

1 – Russell, Mrs J; Grassyards Call Me Madam. JW

Mid gold well coated girl of good type and balance that was well presented by her handler, she has a lovely feminine balanced head with a kind eye, her strong neck of moderate length leads to a well laid back shoulder and upper arm of equal length, good forechest, good legs and feet, deep well sprung ribs and short coupled, well bent stifle with good let down to hock, this girl moved with good front reach and strong rear drive whilst holding her level topline and tailset.

2 – O’Neill, Mrs L; Sh Ch Linirgor Misty Mornings at Strathlon. JW

This well presented girl of gleaming darker gold coat is of a balanced feminine type, she has a good feminine balanced head, her neck is both clean and of good length, her balanced front has a nicely laid shoulder and good return of upper arm, strong forechest, well boned all round and tight feet, she has a good depth to her well sprung ribs and strong loin with short coupling, her rear assembly complements her front in its angulation and length, not quite the drive of the class winner today but nevertheless she moved with good pace and strength.

3 – Mell, Mr M L & Mrs H J; Sansue Love Actually at Meloak

Veteran (10;4a)

1 - Crookes & Jenkinson, Mrs D S & Mrs R J; Sh Ch Stanroph Still The Same. (Imp Esp)

I do not think there is much more I can say about this sprightly 12 year old that has not already been said, she lights up the ring still with her balance and type and her adoration for her handler is evident, she has a gorgeous head and balanced front and rear angulation, well muscled she does not carry any surplus weight and she flows around the ring with reach and drive. I was happy to make her Best Veteran Bitch and with the willing agreement of my co judge Best Veteran in Show.

2 – Smith, Mr T B & Mrs L G; Sh Ch Goldmarker Luminara.

Darker gold coated girl presented in great coat and condition, she has a balanced skull with good eye colour and pigment, balanced front and rear angulation, good legs and tight feet all round, well sprung ribs of good depth, she looked to be enjoying herself as she moved with reach and drive and an ever wagging tail.

3 – Hush, Mr & Mrs W; Benrowan Esprit.

David McCubbin

Judge