Gundog Society Of Wales

Gundog Society of Wales Championship Show

Wednesday 15th October 2025

Judge – Mrs Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale)

Breed Results: Retriever (Flat Coated)

I want to thank the officers and committee for their kind invitation to judge at the Gundog Society of Wales. It was a privilege to judge a lovely entry of quality Flat-Coated Retrievers, and many of the decisions were indeed closely contested.

DCC 648 - Sh Ch Lizzlog Buzz Lightyear (Mrs L Walker)

RDCC 595 - Moontorn Black Magic (Mrs C Harvey)

BCC 560 - Sh Ch Moontorn Better Half of Me JW ShCEx OSW (Miss A Bellamy)

RBCC 632 - Sh Ch Hopevalley Morning Wicked (Mrs M E Romeo-Dieste)

BOB 648 - Sh Ch Lizzlog Buzz Lightyear (Mrs L Walker)

BP 561 - Moontorn Chasing The Dream (Miss A Bellamy)

BV 573 - Ronevorg I Believe in Santa at Montechor (Mrs J & Mrs M Campbell & Hessing)

BSB 606 - Badcall Midwinter Dream at Inchstellie (Mrs F Mackessack-Leitch)

236. Retriever (Flat Coated) - Minor Puppy Dog Entries: 3 Absentees: 1

1ST 600 - Gemswin It's Raining Men (Mrs Gemma & Mrs Celia Jacobs & Taite)

8-month-old dog who is very together for his age. When standing, he has a balanced and pleasing outline. His head is nicely proportioned and well-moulded, with a kind dark eye. He has a good length of neck, and is developing nicely through the body. His limbs are well-boned, onto tight feet. Currently, he is a little soft in the topline, but this will strengthen with time. I liked his hindquarters, which show a good bend in the stifle and width in the thigh. He just needs to tighten up a little in front, but overall, he is a happy and confident mover.

2ND 640 - Pippolola Inky Torro (Mrs S Tamblyn)

What a sweetie! At just 6 months old, he is giving a lot away to the winner. I appreciated his overall balance and proportions, just needing time to fill out his frame. He has a kind expression, a good length of neck, and enough body for his tender age, along with a nice width to his quarters. He moved out with purpose.

237. Retriever (Flat Coated) - Puppy Dog Entries: 5 Absentees: 0

1ST 574 - Flatcharm Dark Secret at Churchking (Mr D J M Churchard)

There were three litter brothers competing in this class, each displaying different, but lovely qualities. The winner, an 11-month-old, impressed me with his overall balance and shapely outline. I appreciated his head, which had good length, a slight stop, neat ears, and a dark, inquisitive eye. He has a good length neck, well-boned legs, and tight feet. His forechest is developing well, and he has the correct spring of ribs, although he just needs to firm up a little more in his topline. His strong, wide quarters were effectively used when he moved, giving him the edge over his brother for the win today

2ND 634 - Flatcharm Bing A Ling at Shennanjoy (Miss V Scaife)

Another that has much to admire; he is nicely balanced with a pleasing head and a good length of neck. While he does not have quite the bone or feet of the winner, I preferred his topline, which was firm and well-held, along with a good tail set. It was a close decision between these two boys; today, the winner's movement was a bit more together.

3RD 614 - Flatcharm Mr Heckles for Benoveor (Mrs V & Miss H & Mrs J Mcilwaine & Mcilwaine & Reynolds)

RES 564 - Clandrift Make It Funky (Mrs V Bowen)

VHC 640 - Pippolola Inky Torro (Mrs S Tamblyn)

238. Retriever (Flat Coated) - Junior Dog Entries: 3 Absentees: 1

1ST 620 - Lamesbella Eugene (Mrs D & Mr A Pawelski)

This is a 17-month-old dog, who is the litter brother to 2nd place. Today, I preferred his overall balance and head compared to his brother's. He has a pleasing head shape with good length, a slight stop, and is very much a one-piece. His strong neck flows into a firm topline, and he has a well-set tail. He has depth and the correct spring in his ribcage, short-coupled, with well-boned limbs. His strong hindquarters enable him to drive effectively around the ring

2ND 592 - Lamesbella Elliot (Mr M & Mrs B Griffin & Grierson)

Happy and outgoing young dog, of good overall shape and size. His head is slightly stronger than his brother's, but it has a good length, a lovely dark eye, and neat ears. He has a clean neck of good length, with sufficient depth and forechest. His topline was not quite as firm today. He moves well in profile

239. Retriever (Flat Coated) - Yearling Dog Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1ST 604 - Gemswin Innocent Man JW (Mrs S, Mrs G & Mr M Knight & Jacobs)

Smart, 19-month-old dog, I appreciate his overall balance and substance; nothing about him is overdone; everything is very proportionate. He has a distinctly masculine appearance, with strength to his head and dark eyes that convey a gentle yet alert expression. His neck is a good length, and he maintains a firm topline whether standing or moving, complemented by a well-carried, lashing tail. He is well-developed throughout his body and stands on well-boned limbs. Moves cleanly with good parallel width behind.

2ND 639 - Oiyou Waldorf (Mrs L Gordon)

23-month-old dog impressed me with his effortless, flowing gait on the move. He has a slightly more refined appearance compared to the winner. His head shape is pleasing, the ears are well placed, though his eyes still need to darken a little more. He has a good length of neck and has depth to the brisket, along with a firm topline. Today, he tended to carry his tail a bit high while on the move, but he demonstrates good reach and drive.

240. Retriever (Flat Coated) - Novice Dog Entries: 0 Absentees: 0

241. Retriever (Flat Coated) - Graduate Dog Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1ST 571 - Ronevorg King of Attitude (Mrs J & Miss M Campbell & Brown)

2-year-old dog is of a nice stamp. Found him to be very workmanlike, medium-sized, with a nice amount of bone, and enough substance. He has a pleasing, masculine head and a good eye colour. His neck is clean and of good length, flowing into a firm topline. He possesses strong, wide quarters with low-set hocks. He moves tidily and shows himself to advantage.

2ND 608 - Rhiewvalley Ain't Guilty (Miss J Mantle)

2-year-old dog, from a slightly larger mould than the winner. He has a nicely balanced head and a soft expression. His neck is clean, and his chest extends down to the elbow, would like a little more forechest. He possesses lovely bone and tight feet. He maintains a strong, firm topline both when standing and moving, although he tends to fly his tail slightly. His quarters are wide, with a good bend in the stifle, allowing for effective driving action from the rear.

242. Retriever (Flat Coated) - Post Graduate Dog Entries: 6 Absentees: 3

1ST 626 - Telurn Final Attraction among Heatheridge (Ms S Pingree)

Happy and outgoing dog who is approaching 4 years of age. He is well-built, with plenty of bone and substance throughout, and possesses a masculine elegance. He has a balanced head, dark eyes, and well placed neat ears. His brisket is well let down to the elbow, with a good spring to the ribcage. There is a lovely flow to his firm topline, with a correct tail set. I particularly liked his strong, wide quarters and low-set hocks. Once he settled, he moved positively with a ground-covering action.

2ND 594 - Blacklake Lysander for Gayplume (Mrs A M Gulbis)

Charming 4-year-old dog, and quite the chatterbox! He has a well-shaped head with a good length to his foreface, a slight stop, and a dark eye. He is keen and alert to his handler. While he has depth to his chest, he does not quite match the forechest of the winner. Ribs are carried well back, and he has a short, strong loin. His hindquarters are pleasing, being broad and muscular. Today he is not as tidy in front coming towards me, he shows a lovely side gait.

3RD 601 - Braemist Bootlegger at Ravenhall (Mrs S Kearton)

243. Retriever (Flat Coated) - Limit Dog Entries: 7 Absentees: 0

1ST 575 - Flatcharm Griffin Dark at Churchking (Mr D J M Churchard)

4-year-old dog has an impressive outline. When standing, he displays lovely symmetry and balance. I appreciated his overall size, shape, and substance. He has a masculine, one-piece head that possesses the right amount of length and strength, complemented by a kind, dark eye. His neck has good reach, flowing into a firm topline, and his tail is well set and effectively used. With good depth and ribbing. His limbs are well-boned, and he has tight, round feet. Strong, broad hindquarters, which he uses to his advantage when on the move. Although I preferred the front action of the second dog, he exhibits clean, driving rear movement and maintains a lovely outline when viewed from the side.

2ND 565 - Hopevalley Morning Phantom Sgwc (Miss H Bright)

Close decision, as this 5-year-old dog possesses many admirable qualities. He is a well-proportioned dog with flowing lines. He has a lovely head with a soft and gentle expression. Neck is of moderate length, to a firm topline, and he has a well-set tail. I liked his depth and short, strong loin. He has good bone structure and tight feet. Not quite the drive and precision of the winner in the rear today, clean and true in the front, combined with a free and easy stride. He was beautifully presented and well-handled.

3RD 576 - Hurstclough Night Owl at Flanova (Mr B & Mrs L Clark)

RES 626 - Telurn Final Attraction among Heatheridge (Ms S Pingree)

VHC 596 - Hoedun Daddys Eyes at Montechor (Mrs M Hessing)

244. Retriever (Flat Coated) - Open Dog Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

1ST 595 - Moontorn Black Magic (Mrs C Harvey)

Deciding between these two lovely dogs was challenging, as I liked them both very much. The winner is an upstanding and impressive 4-year-old black dog with a wonderful outline that is both balanced and flowing. He has a lovely head, with a soft and gentle expression accentuated by his dark eyes. He has a good length of neck and is deep in the brisket, with a well-developed forechest. He maintains a firm topline both when standing and on the move. His well-boned limbs end in super tight feet. This dog effectively uses his strong, wide quarters while moving, powering around the ring in complete harmony with his handler. - RDCC

2ND 580 - Windyhollows Ragged Robin JW (Mr E W, Mrs P J & Miss N E Colson)

I have admired this 3-year-old dog in the past, and my opinion remains unchanged, just nitpicking between him and the winner! He is lovely from any angle, exhibiting substance without being overdone, showing typical masculine elegance. He has a pleasing and well-proportioned head with a kind expression. His topline is firm, and he possesses the right amount of strength and substance throughout his body, with well-turned stifles and low-set hocks. Today, just preferred the movement of the winner. Put down in super coat and condition

3RD 610 - Ronevorg Dark Angel at Lussac JW Sgwc ShCEx OSW (Mrs S May)

RES 628 - Flatcharm Serious Pig (Ms C Ramunno)

245. Retriever (Flat Coated) - Champion Dog Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1ST 648 – Sh Ch Lizzlog Buzz Lightyear (Mrs L Walker)

Lovely quality, 6-year-old black dog who shows his personality with style and confidence. He has a shapely silhouette that flows seamlessly from one part to the next. He presents a masculine appearance without being overdone, combining masculine racy elegance with substance. His head is well moulded, and one-piece, featuring a dark eye with a hint of mischief. He has a good length of neck that leads into a firm, well-held topline and tail set. His body is well-developed, with a deep brisket and good fill in the forechest. He stands on strong, well-boned limbs, and his wide quarters, along with a good bend of stifle, enable him to cover ground effortlessly while displaying enthusiasm and drive. He is beautifully presented in a gleaming black coat. DCC & BOB

2ND 562 - Ch Clandrift Bring Me Sunshine JW Kcwgc Sgwc ShCEx OSW (Mrs V Bowen)

Smart 3-year-old dog, well-built, athletic, with the right balance of strength and raciness. He has a lovely headpiece, beautifully moulded, a good length to his foreface, a slight stop, neat ears, and dark, inquisitive eyes. His neck is of pleasing length, with a well-developed forechest and correctly ribbed body. Unfortunately, today he occasionally lost his topline. His hindquarters are strong and muscular. He was a little in his underwear. On the move, he is a free-flowing and powerful mover.

246. Retriever (Flat Coated) - Veteran Dog Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1ST 573 - Ronevorg I Believe in Santa at Montechor (Mrs J & Mrs M Campbell & Hessing)

This is a very smart 7-year-old dog who is utterly unaware that he is a veteran. He shows himself with pizzazz and enthusiasm. He is undeniably masculine, with good bone and the right amount of strength throughout his body without being overdone. When standing, he presents a pleasing outline that is nicely balanced and in proportion. I liked his well-filled forechest and the depth of his brisket. He maintained his topline both while standing and on the move, using his strong, wide quarters to drive smoothly and effortlessly around the ring - BVIB

2ND 629 - Telurn Can't Touch This VW Sgwc (Mrs B Reynolds)

Super 8-year-old dog that I have done well for in the past. He is an honest dog with a shapely outline that is balanced and unexaggerated. He displays lovely maturity throughout his body, and is shown in full bloom. His neck and topline flow beautifully into a correctly set tail. He has an admirable forechest with good depth to his brisket, and standing on well-boned limbs. His footfall is accurate whilst maintaining his outline, just not quite the rear drive of the winner today.

3RD 625 - Calzeat Gentleman's Agreement to Heatheridge JW ShCEx (Imp Swe) (Ms S Pingree)

247. Retriever (Flat Coated) - Special Beginners Entries: 5 Absentees: 1

1ST 606 - Badcall Midwinter Dream at Inchstellie (Mrs F Mackessack-Leitch)

Appreciated the racy, but with enough substance outline of the 15-month-old bitch, as she displayed lovely overall balance and proportions. She has a pleasing head with a beautiful dark eye. Her neck, of good length, flows into a firm topline. Forechest is well-developed, and the brisket is of good depth. She has broad hindquarters. It was a pleasure to watch her move; she exhibited a free-flowing style and evident drive. The partnership with her handler is commendable and clearly shown in their performance. I was delighted to see this duo achieve SBB Group 4. Congratulations to them!

2ND 609 - Hopevalley Morning Minuet (Mrs D R Markillie)

There is much to admire on this 8-month-old bitch. She did give a lot away in maturity today, but she is a quality puppy with a pleasing outline when standing. She has a pretty, feminine head which is nicely moulded, dark eye, neat ears, and a gentle expression. Her neck is of good length, and her topline is firm with a well-set tail. The brisket is well-let-down, and she has nicely sprung ribs for her age. She also has a lovely side gait, though she just needs to tighten up in front. She was well presented and handled.

3RD 589 - Gemswin Angel in Blue Jeans (Miss G & Mr D Fresle & Knox)

RES 651 - Flanova Black Magic Woman TAF (Miss E M Warren)

248. Retriever (Flat Coated) - Minor Puppy Bitch Entries: 6 Absentees: 0

1ST 609 - Hopevalley Morning Minuet (Mrs D R Markillie)

Repeat SB Class

2ND 557 - Feldkirk Roulette at Kazval (K Anderson)

Adorable 7-month-old bitch, with bags of potential. Very raw at this stage, but she has all the essentials, and some. She has a lovely flow to her outline, nothing is out of place. Very feminine head, nicely moulded, and mischievous dark eyes. Clean neck of good length, onto well boned limbs. Shows good development throughout the body for her age, and a well held topline. Thought she would be my winner, but unfortunately, she was a little erratic on the move today

3RD 647 - Lizzlog Hanky Panky (Miss H S Walker)

RES 591 - Blacklake Freda Fancy Fay (Mr G & Mrs J Goodman)

VHC 584 - Feldkirk Solitaire with Pajanbeck (Mr P, Mrs J & Miss S & Mrs V Egginton & Davis)

249. Retriever (Flat Coated) - Puppy Bitch Entries: 8 Absentees: 0

1ST 561 - Moontorn Chasing The Dream (Miss A Bellamy)

At just 10 months old, she is already the consummate showgirl, showing herself with admirable confidence. Her size and balance are just right, and she stands with flowing, elegant lines that create a shapely profile. She has a pretty head that is nicely proportioned and moulded. Her neck is of good length, leading to a firm topline. She has well-boned, straight forelegs and tightly arched toes. Corresponding angulation both fore and aft, she is developing nicely throughout her body. Maintains her outline while moving, exhibiting a lovely side gait. BPIB

2ND 609 - Hopevalley Morning Minuet (Mrs D R Markillie)

Repeat SB Class

3RD 653 - Flatcharm Oh My God (Miss L Wilcox)

RES 615 - Flatcharm Smelly Cat to Benoveor (Mrs V & Miss H & Mrs J Mcilwaine & Mcilwaine & Reynolds)

VHC 585 - Pajanbeck Hold My Halo (Mr P & Mrs J & Miss S & Mrs V Egginton & Egginton & Egginton & Davis)

250. Retriever (Flat Coated) - Junior Bitch Entries: 10 Absentees: 0

1ST 599 - Secret Blue Dress Basteta for Gemswin (Imp Ltu) (Mrs G & Mrs B Jacobs & Reynolds)

Classy 17-month-old bitch who carries herself with confidence. She stands foursquare, showing graceful body lines. Her head is feminine and well-proportioned, with a slight stop and strength to the foreface to convey a gentle expression. She has a clean neck of good length, with straight forelegs and tight feet. Her ribcage is well-formed, with a short loin and a firm topline. Moving with a ground-covering action.

2ND 606 - Badcall Midwinter Dream at Inchstellie (Mrs F Mackessack-Leitch)

Repeat SB Class

3RD 569 - Ronevorg Whisper A Wish (Mrs R Turner)

RES 589 - Gemswin Angel in Blue Jeans (Miss G & Mr D Fresle & Knox)

VHC 619 - Lamesbella Edna (Mrs D & Mr A Pawelski)

251. Retriever (Flat Coated) - Yearling Bitch Entries: 9 Absentees: 0

A promising class of youngsters

1ST 633 - Hopevalley Morning Xanadu JW (Mrs M E Romeo-Dieste)

I was very impressed with this 20-month-old bitch. She caught my eye with her shapely outline and a combination of racy yet feminine substance. She has a beautifully moulded, one-piece head. Clean neck of good length that flows seamlessly into a firm, well-held topline and correct tail set. I appreciated her harmonious angulation both in the front and the rear. Her body has depth at the brisket and a lovely spring to the ribcage. She stands on well-boned limbs with super tight feet. A pleasure to watch her move; she is graceful and effortless in her stride, demonstrating excellent foot placement. One I considered for the top awards

2ND 623 - Maddouse Never to Much (Mrs S & Mr I Phipps-Baker & Baker)

Another lovely bitch,17-month-old and is coming together very nicely. She has a pleasing outline when standing and is full of quality. She presents a balanced appearance and is unexaggerated. Her feminine head has a good eye, neat ears, and a gentle yet keen expression. Her neck flows into a well-developed forechest, with the chest extending down to the elbow and ribs carried well back. Her topline is maintained both when stacked and in motion. She has lovely wide quarters with low-set hocks. She moves positively and true, not quite the rear drive of winner today.

3RD 599 - Secret Blue Dress Basteta for Gemswin (Imp Ltu) (Mrs G & Mrs B Jacobs & Reynolds)

RES 598 - Broomsward Aquazzura (Mrs D E Edwards)

VHC 606 - Badcall Midwinter Dream at Inchstellie (Mrs F Mackessack-Leitch)

252. Retriever (Flat Coated) - Novice Bitch Entries: 8 Absentees: 0

1ST 623 - Maddouse Never to Much (Mrs S & Mr I Phipps-Baker & Baker)

Repeat YB Class

2ND 572 - Ronevorg Lady Wiv Attitude (Mrs J & Miss M Campbell & Brown)

Pleasing 2-year-old bitch is very feminine overall. She has a lovely head that is well-proportioned, with a slight stop, neat ears, and beautiful dark eyes. Her neck is of good length, with a deep brisket with a well-filled forechest. Her limbs are well-boned, though I would prefer her feet to be slightly tighter. She has strong hindquarters with good width in her thighs. She moves out cleanly, though she occasionally loses her topline very slightly today. Shown in lovely condition and well presented.

3RD 609 - Hopevalley Morning Minuet (Mrs D R Markillie)

RES 582 - Pajanbeck All I See Is You (Mrs V & Mrs J & Miss S & Mr P Davis & Egginton & Egginton & Egginton)

VHC 611 - Fairwinds Flowertot (Miss H Holden)

253. Retriever (Flat Coated) - Graduate Bitch Entries: 5 Absentees: 1

1ST 599 - Secret Blue Dress Basteta for Gemswin (Imp Ltu) (Mrs G & Mrs B Jacobs & Reynolds)

Repeat Junior

2ND 607 - Caci's The Jewel of June at Inchstellie (Imp Swe) JW (Mrs F Mackessack-Leitch)

2-year-old bitch with a racy outline, well-balanced in terms of substance and bone. She has a feminine head, dark eyes, and a gentle expression. Her neck is of good length, and she has a decent forechest. Displaying a good spring in her ribs, although she is slightly longer in the loin. Her quarters are strong and wide, with low-set hocks. She is a happy and true mover.

3RD 631 - Kimberfield in Love Again (Mrs R Richards)

RES 612 - Montegrino Pied Piper for Saffdales JW (Mrs R Mccammick)

254. Retriever (Flat Coated) - Post Graduate Bitch Entries: 7 Absentees: 0

1ST 568 - Ronevorg Madame Butterfly Sgwc (Mrs J B Campbell)

There is a lot to appreciate about this 3-year-old bitch. She shows lovely overall balance when stacked and presents a typical outline. Her head is very feminine and well-proportioned, with a dark, kind eye. The topline elegantly flows from the nose to the tail. Her chest is well-filled and extends down to the elbow, while her ribs have the correct spring. She has balanced angulation both in the front and rear. Showing herself off to advantage on the move

2ND 650 - Lizzlog Nanny Mcphee (Mrs L Walker)

Very showy 3-year-old bitch who is attentive to her handler. She has a pretty, feminine head that is one piece, and her expression is keen and focused. Her neck is clean and of good length, flowing smoothly into a firm, well-held topline. She has a good depth of body and well-boned limbs. Her rear assembly is well angulated, and she uses it effectively when moving. She tends to carry her tail a little high but displays a light, ground-covering action.

3RD 586 - Pajanbeck Nine to Five (ai) (Mr P & Mrs J & Miss S & Mrs V Egginton & Egginton & Egginton & Davis)

RES 618 - Manteauplat Margaux (Mrs A & Mr N Jackson)

VHC 590 - Blacklake Dark Lady for Gayplume (Mr G & Mrs J Goodman)

255. Retriever (Flat Coated) - Limit Bitch Entries: 8 Absentees: 2

1ST 605 - Kulawand Cartier (Mr & Mrs R S & Mrs P Lane & Lane-Ridyard)

Quality, elegant and very feminine 2-year-old bitch. She has a beautifully moulded head with good strength in her foreface with an attentive, gentle expression. Her neck is clean and of good length, and chest extends down to the elbows, with a well-developed forechest. The ribs are well carried back, leading to her ever-wagging tail. Her strong hindquarters enable her to move powerfully around the ring. A fraction lose in her front action today. She is presented in a gleaming black jacket and is sympathetically handled.

 2ND 643 - Finhamspride Clio (Mrs Sara & Ms Emc Thurgood & Holmes)

Liked this 4-year-old bitch she has a lovely silhouette. She stands foursquare and is nicely balanced, showing flowing lines. Her head is proportionate and well-balanced, featuring a kind expression. She maintains a firm topline and a well-set tail. Standing on well-boned limbs, she has strong, wide quarters—just not quite the flow on the move in profile today.

3RD 649 - Lizzlog Mary Poppins (Mrs L Walker)

RES 578 - Riverglide Santa Barbara at Flanova (Mr B & Mrs L Clark)

VHC 630 - Hopevalley Morning River Through Kimberfield Sgwc Kcwgc Sdc (Mrs R Richards)

256. Retriever (Flat Coated) - Open Bitch Entries: 5 Absentees: 2

1ST 560 - Sh Ch Moontorn Better Half of Me JW ShCEx OSW (Miss A Bellamy)

A quality 4-year-old black bitch with beautiful body lines, she presents an impressive picture on the stack. She exudes femininity and has well-balanced symmetry without exaggeration. Her outline is clean, combining elegant femininity with just the right amount of substance, with a fabulous presence in the ring. She possesses a nicely moulded headpiece, dark eyes, and good length of foreface. Having a clean neck and is well-developed through her body, showing lovely forechest, depth, and the correct spring to the ribcage. On the move, she displays beautiful poise, gaiting freely with a ground-covering action. BCC & BOS

2ND 642 - Thurwhitt Tamara (Mrs S J Thurgood)

Well balanced and unexaggerated 4-year-old bitch, showing a lovely outline when stacked. She has a feminine, well proportioned head with a good length in the foreface, a slight stop, and a soft expression accentuated by her dark eyes. Her reachy neck blends smoothly into a firm and well-held topline. She exhibits good depth in the brisket and has well-boned limbs. She covers ground with ease while maintaining her outline.

3RD 570 - Ronevorg Whispering Angel Sgwc Kcgwc (Mrs J B Campbell)

257. Retriever (Flat Coated) - Champion Bitch Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

1ST 632 - Sh Ch Hopevalley Morning Wicked (Mrs M E Romeo-Dieste)

Cracking 5 year old black bitch, so very typical and balanced. She stands foursquare, and naturally draws the eye, with her sound construction and showmanship. She has an appealing head, and so gentle in her expression. Good length of neck seamlessly flowing into a well held and firm topline, finished off with a well carried and ever wagging tail. She has the right amount of strength and substance through the body, and stands on well boned limbs and neat tight feet. She carries herself so well on the move, with good footfall and a purposeful action. Put down in lovely coat and condition - RBCC

2ND 558 - Sh Ch Kazval Angel in Your Sky over Feldkirk (K Anderson)

Top quality 5-year-old bitch was undoubtedly full of "joie de vivre." She is beautiful from any angle, exuding grace and elegance while maintaining the right amount of substance. Her feminine head with a dark eye giving a keen and attentive expression. She has a good length of neck, a well-developed chest, and the correct spring to her ribcage. I appreciate her strong, broad, and muscular hindquarters. Unfortunately, today she appeared a bit unsettled while moving and at times lost her topline. However, she displayed enthusiasm and pizzazz throughout.

3RD 559 - Swe/dk Ch Moonstruck Thinking Black (Mrs C Drottsgard)

RES 624 - Sh Ch Never Say Never Oasis of Peace to Maddouse (Mrs S & Mr I Phipps-Baker & Baker)

258. Retriever (Flat Coated) - Veteran Bitch Entries: 6 Absentees: 3

1ST 654 - Hameldowntor Music of The Night VW (Mr A J Wilson)

WOW, this 9-year-old bitch is in excellent condition and continues to show with confidence and style. She has an elegant outline that flows beautifully and possesses good substance. Her head is balanced, proportionate, and one-piece, with a gentle expression. There is a lovely flow from her head to her tail, and her topline is well held. She has a deep ribcage and moves with both reach and drive, in harmony with her handler. Presented in excellent condition.

2ND 617 - Manteauplat Black Pippin (Mrs A C Milton)

Very much liked this bitch, another super veteran, a mere babe at just 7 years old! She has a very appealing head, nicely moulded, with a keen yet gentle expression. I appreciated her well-developed body, including a lovely forechest and nicely sprung ribs that are carried well back. Unfortunately, not holding her topline today as firm as the winner. She has wide quarters with a good bend of stifle and low-set hocks. She was beautifully presented, with a good coat and in excellent condition.

3RD 581 - Blacktoft Dancing On Ice with Windyhollows (ai) (Mrs P J & Ms H M Colson & Fox)