- Show Date: 06/07/2025
- Show Type: Championship Show
- Judged by: Gavin Robertson Contact Judge
- Published Date: 09/07/2025
Boston & District Canine Society
Breed: Retriever (Labrador)
BOSTON AND DISTRICT CS CH SHOW
JULY 2025
RETRIEVER (LABRADOR)
MPD 5(1)
1. Shirton’s Woolman Free and Easy. Just 6 month old, yellow male, very balanced, balanced headpiece with good eye, ears well set, equal head proportions, front nicely under his body, has some forechest, strong neck for age, clean neck, level top-line, good ribs, short coupled, nice width in rear quarters, very balanced, still needs to tighten up in his rear on the move but nice type.
2. Bardsley’s Baileydale Boogaloo. Slightly larger dog than 1, masculine headed dog, broad skull, good bone, excellent feet, well developed ribs, holds his top-line, moderate rear, little close in his hock on the move, good tail, nice condition.
3. Edwards’ Frewlings Fastrack at Bearstone.
PD 3(1)
1. Hodge’s Naiken Island Hopping (AI). Lovely balanced chocolate youngster, equal leg and body proportions, balanced head, has some width to his skull, moderate stop, well placed ears of good size, strong neck, clean forechest, straight forelegs with good feet, ribs of fair length, excellent coat texture, strong thick tail carried a little high, moderate rear angulation, holds his top-line on the move, places his feet well, nice type, BP.
2. Edwards’ Frewlings Fordson Major at Bearstone. From the previous MPD class, he has a pleasing head, balanced, lovely eye and expression but he is very raw, needs to come up on his legs, has good ribs to him, a little flat on his feet, needs to firm up in top-line, has width to his rear quarters with low set hocks and thick tail but very immature, unfortunately loses his shape on the move, just needs time.
JD 3(1)
1. Harvey-Major’s State Park in Linjor JW. Yellow dog, quite mature for his age, balanced masculine head, lovely eye, has some width to his skull but not coarse, good ear set, clean neck and backline, has some fill in front, compact feet, good ribs, could have a little better lay of shoulder, level top-line, strong tail, moderate rear quarters, holds his outline on the move, could have a little more reach in front, good temperament, excellent coat.
2. Mount’s Buckholt Mystic Marcus. Black dog, quite immature, still needs to develop all through, a little narrow in front, would prefer more spring of rib, he has a balanced headpiece but a little narrow, ears well set, moderate bone, thick tail, drops off in croup, would like little more angles and needs to fill out.
YD 4(1)
1. McLellan’s Saranden I’m On Fire JW. Yellow dog, standing he has a clean neck and backline with strong tail, he could be a little bit shorter in his couplings, liked his headpiece, broad skull, ears well set, nice eye and expression, still needs to develop in forechest, straight legs, ribs of fair length, could have a little more spring, well angled rear with low set hocks, a little out of coat at the moment but is a nice type.
2. Burroughs’ Annakay Colour Sargent. Chocolate dog, good proportions, nice length of leg, broad skull, has strength in his foreface, eyes ok, ears could be a little smaller for ideal, good bone, lovely neck, has some fill in front, deep chest, needs to settle in top-line, a little flat in his feet, nice temperament, strong rear, tail could be thicker, he is a steady mover.
3. Young’s Potterspinney My Sovereign JW.
ND 6(1)
1. Bardsley’s Baileydale Boogaloo. 2nd in MPD.
2. Edwards’ Frewlings Fastrack at Bearstone. Black male, outgoing temperament, a lovely headpiece to him, expressive eyes, ears could be a little smaller, has some width to his skull and is balanced, excellent bone, needs to come up on his front and he is a little bit soft in his top-line right now but he has a look to him, good proportions, short coupled, strong tail, balanced angles, needs to neaten in his elbows in profile, outgoing, just needs time.
3. Sweeney’s Roslieve I Am Maximus.
GD 5(1)
1. Kerr’s Trulace Ambassador. Chocolate dog, very balanced, moderate bone, he has a broad skull, excellent ear set, has some strength in foreface without being too much, strong powerful neck, moderate forechest, straight forelegs with compact feet, level top-line, well sprung ribs, short coupled, excellent rear quarters with thick tail, he has good foot placement, on the move he really covers the ground with good head, back and tail carriage, very balanced, nice condition.
2. Burroughs’ Annakay Colour Sargent. 2nd in YD.
3. Douglas’ Centenalee Whisky Sour at Kyorli.
PGD 6(1)
1. Johnson’s Cremino Celebrity JW. Black dog, lovely balance with a clean neck, shoulder, top-line, excellent tail set and strong, he has a pleasing head, eye a little full, has width in skull not overdone, ears well set, moderate bone, straight forelegs with compact feet, has good spring of rib, moderate forechest, short coupled, excellent coat, well angled rear with low set hocks, on the move he carries himself well, tail carriage a little high but nice type.
2. Newman’s Creamwood Silver Hawthorn. Yellow dog, masculine head but not coarse, excellent ears and size, dark eyes, moderate stop, good bone, correct leg length, excellent coat, moderate fill in front, excellent spring of rib, level top-line, moderate rear, tail carriage could be a little better, good condition, steady mover, little soft in top-line on the move but has nice attributes.
3. Bambrook’s Winsleywood Waghorn at Ravoakar JW.
LD 13(3)
1. Brackner’s Original Soundtrack del Trango for Brupurhat. Yellow dog, very balanced, lovely clean neck, backline, masculine head but not overdone, broad clean skull, equal proportions, ears could be a little smaller, straight forelegs, good bone, nice depth of chest, good fill in front, well sprung ribs, short coupled, lovely strength in rear quarters, in super condition, sound mover, could have a little more reach in front but very balanced, excellent tail.
2. Gannaway-Jones’ Scarisbrick Salt Marsh. Lovely proportioned dog, balanced headpiece, ears well set, nice eye and expression, straight forelegs, good feet, lovely spring of rib, short coupling, excellent tail, super temperament, strong neck, steady mover, holds his shape, good coat, a little close in his hock but overall nicely balanced dog, good size.
3. Brown/Vilamo’s Waterline’s Change of Heart (imp FIN).
OD 7(1)
Lovely class, best class of the day so far.
1. Johnson’s Sh Ch. Cremino Calabrese. Super balance to him, good proportions, super head and expression, moderate stop, lovely eyes, strong powerful neck, lovely front to him with his legs nicely under his body, straight forelegs, good feet, good lay of shoulder, excellent spring of rib, holds his top-line at all times, muscled short loin, excellent tail, foot placement is good from all angles, free mover, very nice type, DCC, didnt give his best performance for BOB but is a quality example of the breed.
2. Casey/Jayes’ Sh Ch. Berlan Get Up and Go at Sandylands. Again, super outline to him standing, masculine head but not overdone, ears well set and of good size, has forechest, correct bone for size, slightly smaller mould than 1 but is totally balanced, liked his neck, good coat, good ribbing, loses his top-line a little on the move, moderate rear angulation, strong tail, positive mover, 2 lovely dogs, slightly different in type, just preferred the top-line on 1 on the move.
3. Harvey-Major’s Just The Joker in Linjor JW.
VD 6(0)
1. Douglas’ Ch/Ir Sh Ch. Talard Cee Three Pee Ohh. Lovely dog, super balance, excellent bone and substance without being coarse, masculine head, has width in his skull, neat ears, lovely eye and expression,lips could be a bit tighter, straight forelegs, strong powerful neck, front well made, nice depth to his chest, good ribbing, loin a little longer, firm top-line, super tail, well angled rear, stylish on the move, holds his shape, lovely type, RDCC & BV.
2. Smith’s Flyenpyg Porky Pig JW OSW. Lovely headed male, has some width to his skull, ears well set, moderate bone, strong neck with a clean neck and back to him, good spring of rib, correct tail set, has some width in thigh, low set hocks, stands a little 10 to 2 in front, in profile holds his shape, very balanced, good condition, nice honest example.
3. Richmond’s Brigglebank Birdman.
SpBD 5(0)
1. Newman’s Creamwood Silver Hawthorn. 2nd in PGD.
2. Edwards’ Frewlings Gary Player at Bearstone. Yellow dog, good leg length to him, clean outline, I liked his headpiece, lovely dark eye, neat ears set well, straight forelegs, compact feet, well sprung ribs, has some fill in front, strong muscled loin, has good width to his rear quarters with low set hocks, wags his tail a little on the move, strong rear, could be a little neater in front but nice balance, good coat, nice condition, very balanced.
3. Sweeney’s Roslieve I Am Maximus.
GCDSD 4(0)
1. Smith’s Flyenpyg Jurgen Chopp JW. Black dog, very balanced, a lovely neck, firm top-line, his head is balanced and has width to his skull, ears are well set, nice eyes, has some strength in muzzle without it being too much, excellent bone, front and feet, well developed ribs, moderate fill in front, excellent coat, strong thick tail, excellent rear quarters with parallel hocks, very balanced, good footfall on the move the way he holds his shape.
2. Newman’s Creamwood Silver Hawthorn. 2nd in PGD & 1st in SpBD.
3. Young/Parkes’ Potterzuri Mystic Zain.
MPB 11(1)
1. Grummitt’s Manorwell Mustang Sally (AI). Black, best in the class for balance, lovely headpiece, has some width in skull but still feminine, lovely eye, neat ears, excellent front assembly with good neck, straight forelegs with good feet, well sprung ribs, has some fill in front already, short coupled, excellent coat, strong rear with width in 2nd thigh, low set hocks, excellent tail, super coat, very nice type, very collected.
2. Shirton’s Woolman Born Free. Yellow bitch, a little more immature than 1 but I really liked her shape, good leg length, excellent front and feet, feminine head, lovely eye, ears are well set, holds her top-line, excellent ribs for her age, short loin, strong tail, like 1 has a good rear to her, just a bit immature than 1, will definitely improve with time.
3. Hughes’ Riverflow Midnight Legacy NAF TAF.
PB 6(1)
1. Hodge’s Naiken Inspiral (AI). Chocolate bitch, very mature in body, good skull, moderate stop, eyes in balance with her colour, excellent forechest, straight forelegs with compact feet, strong muscular neck, excellent ribbing, little bit longer in loin, good rear quarters, strong thick tail, excellent coat, places her feet well on the move with nice carriage and holds her profile.
2. Charlton’s Foxrush Hope So. Young yellow bitch, a little more immature than 1 but a very nice shape, feminine head, has some width to her skull, neat ears, like 1 has good straight forelegs, has some fill in front, well sprung ribs for age, short coupled, level top-line, moderate rear angulation, good temperament, outgoing, tail set a little bit low, just needs time.
3. Morrow’s Ruembers’s Remember Me.
JB 8(1)
1. Manning’s Marchurch Solstice Kiss. Yellow bitch, lovely balance and proportions, equal head and skull, has some width in skull but not overdone, lovely eye and expression, straight forelegs, compact feet, really strong neck, lovely ribs and excellent short coupled, loved her proportions, has some width in her rear quarters, strong thick tail, nice type, just needs to settle a little bit in front but overall nicely balanced.
2. Douglas’ Talard Whirlwind. Like 1, nicely headed bitch, good eyes, moderate stop, has some forechest, clean neck and backline, a little down in pastern, ribs of fair length, holds her top-line, little bit longer in loin than 1 but still in proportion, moderate rear, could be stronger in hock, ok tail thickness, tail on 1 was better.2 nice youngsters.
3. Edwards’ Forsywoods Ebony at Bearstone.
YB 6(2)
Nice class, only 4 but a nice class.
1. Clayton’s Rochevale Sapphire. Lovely type, very balanced, feminine head, good eye and expression, equal muzzle and skull, she has some fill in front, super straight forelegs, correct amount of bone, well sprung ribs, short coupled, lovely tail, excellent coat, on her toes, very alert, holds her top-line, on the move she really has some positive movement, nice type, really honest Labrador and pushed hard for the RCC. I have no doubt a future Ch.
2. Charlton’s Foxrush Hermione JW. Similar shape and mould as 1, little bit stronger in head than 1, good ears, broad skull, strong powerful neck, straight forelegs, 1 had a little bit more chest than 2 but she has well sprung ribs, level top-line, short coupled, again like 1 has excellent otter like tail, strong rear, 2 nice bitches, close decision.
3. Robinson’s Willow In The River.
NB 9(2)
1. Charlton’s Foxrush Happy Days. Yellow bitch, still a puppy, won the class on her shape, very balanced, right amount of leg length to her and short coupled, feminine head, moderate stop to her, on her toes, straight forelegs, has good reach of neck, clean shoulder, ribs well developed for age, short coupled, strong rear quarters with low set hocks, very collected, tail of good thickness, I liked her type, obviously still young but has lots of potential.
2. Kerr’s Trulace Sugar and Spice. 3 year old chocolate bitch, stronger throughout than 1, has a balanced headpiece, a little bit broader in skull than 1 but equal proportions of head, straight forelegs, good feet, excellent ribs, super tail, her angles are balanced but they are moderate, just preferred the shoulder lay of 1, what she has she covers the ground with precision, just doesn’t have the reach of 1, good coat, nice temperament.
3. Edwards’ Forsywoods Ebony at Bearstone.
GB 11(5)
1. Clayton’s Rochevale Harmony. Yellow bitch, good proportions, feminine, clean outline, not overdone in any way, balanced headpiece, ears are well set, lovely dark eye, nice expression, straight forelegs with good feet, has some forechest, nice ribbing, short coupled, correct coat, excellent tail, clean outline, strong rear quarters, on the move she covers the ground, nice temperament, very balanced.
2. King’s Linthwaite Mathilda (AI) JW. Similar mould to 1, nicely balanced, just preferred the front on 1, this bitch standing has a lovely neck, ribs and backline to her, tail could be thicker, strong rear to her, just a slightly bigger frame but has good quality, just preferred the movement on 1.
3. Risorto’s Netherdene Sea Thistle.
PGB 7(1)
1. Lavelle/Wiles’ Crosscroyde Chianti. Very nice balance to her, clean outline, I liked her headpiece, she has some width in skull, ears are well set, nice expression, lovely straight forelegs with compact feet, has good fill in front, nicely sprung ribs, firm top-line, super coat, excellent tail, strong rear quarters with low set hocks, steady mover with good foot placement, nice type.
2. Collins’ Foxrush Joyfull JW. Slightly smaller framed bitch than 1, has some width in skull, lovely eye, like 1 has good forelegs, strong neck, well sprung ribs, little bit soft in top-line compared to 1 but I like her proportions, good tail, again angular rear, not overly confident to go over her but when she moves she is a steady mover and has type to her.
3. Farrar’s Henissy Here We Go Again.
LB 11(3)
Mixed class to sort out.
1. Casey/Jayes’ Berlan First In Line at Sandylands. Super shape, not overdone, moderate bone but completely in balance with her frame, balanced head, moderate stop, has some width in skull, neat ears, strong neck, balanced front assembly straight forelegs, compact feet, well developed ribs, excellent top-line, super tail, covers the ground freely, very balanced, nice type.
2. Ganney/Allen/Hess’ Darrabol Amphitrite with Allenie (AI). Slightly bigger frame than 1 but also very balanced, has some width in skull but not coarse, lovely eye, like 1 has neat ears, straight forelegs, compact feet, moderate fill in front, excellent ribbing, firm top-line, short coupled, strong rear with nice width in 2nd thigh, like 1 holds top-line on the move, good tail, again like 1 nice type.
3. Shirton’s Woolman Carefree.
OB 8(2)
Super class to judge.
1. Reynolds’ Ir Sh Ch. Arrowmoy Madame Butterfly. Yellow bitch, standing she just screams Labrador in her type, she is very balanced, super head and expression, moderate stop, neat ears, has some width to her skull, strong neck, good bone, compact feet, lovely big ribs on her, level top-line, short coupled, strong rear with some width in thigh and 2nd thigh, low set hocks, strong tail, little bit wide in her front but in profile she holds her shape with a super stride in front and powerful driving rear, she really filled my eye and at one with her young handler who clearly has a great bond with her, lovely type, in great coat and muscular condition, today was her day, BCC, BOB and delighted to hear that it was her crowning CC.
2. Stafford’s Sh Ch. Farnfield Partridge. Lovely black bitch, very nice to go over, lovely headpiece to her, has some width to her skull, neat ears, straight forelegs with correct bone, like 1 has excellent ribbing, firm top-line, super coat and tail, strong rear, holds her shape on the go round, just liked the animation and profile of 1 but 2 quality bitches, RBCC.
3. Casey/Jayes’ Sh Ch. Lapema Masquerade at Sandylands.
VB 6(0)
1. Ganney’s Allenies Tampa Bay D’orta for Darrabol. Very balanced, super outgoing temperament, I liked her head, she has a kind expression, equal proportions, moderate stop, good feet, correct amount of bone, lovely big ribs, firm top-line, excellent coat, short coupled, excellent thick tail, steady mover, got a little bit of an undercarriage but she is a nice bitch.
2. Parkinson’s Burnthorn Barleytwist. Similar mould to 1, feminine head, had some width in her skull but still feminine, straight forelegs, strong muscular neck, like 1 has lovely big ribs, good coat, strong rear quarters to her, has a little bit of an undercarriage but she holds her neck and backline on the move, just preferred the reach in front of 1 but still a nice bitch, nice temperament.
3. Key’s Keydella Kafenoir.
SpBB 7(3)
1. Manning’s Marchurch Solstice Kiss. 1st in JB. BSpB.
2. Kerr’s Trulace Sugar and Spice. 2nd in NB.
3. Robinson’s Willow In The River.
GCDSB 2(1)
1. Robinson’s Willow In The River. Yellow bitch, placed in other classes, balanced headpiece, has some width to her skull, level top-line, strong rear quarters to her, a little down in pastern, uses her rear well on the move, ideally like straighter forelegs to her, nice temperament, good coat.
GAVIN ROBERTSON