Gundog Society Of Wales

Gundog Society of Wales - Bitches 15th October 2025 - Katie Kelly (Zenevieva)

Thank you to the committee of Gundog Society of Wales for my invitation. It's always an honour to judge your own breed but the privilege to award CCs in my beloved breed, is the greatest honour. I had an amazing day, full of beautiful goldens of such quality. There were many classes where some tough decisions had to be made and whereby some lovely examples of the breed went unplaced.

Thank you to my stewards, Marion Sargent & Caroline Rees, who kept the ring flowing.

And thank you to all of the exhibitors for your entry and taking my decisions with such grace. The goldens represented well in the Best in Show finals. With BPIB taking 3rd BPIS, BSBIB going 2nd BSBIS and the BOB winner being shortlisted in a quality BIS.

Minor Puppy Bitch (11,4)

A beautiful class, full of such promise.

1. Ashbyglen to Honour You (Miss D Cruttwell)

Beautiful mid gold bitch of only just 6 months. The prettiest of heads with such a pleasing expression, correct eye and good pigmentation. Good length of neck into well laid shoulders, well balanced front assembly, lovely forechest. Nice spring of rib for her age and short coupled. Level topline and tailset which she held on the move. Good rear angulation, lovely bone and substance, beautiful feet. Moved very well, lovely in profile.

2. Megarvey Cocomelon (Miss P & Mr D Hill & Smith)

Another beautiful bitch who is sure to have a bright future, feminine head of lovely proportions, dark eye and good pigmentation. Good length of neck, well laid shoulders, nice front angulation with good forechest, which will continue to develop as she matures. Lovely topline, slightly longer in loin than 1, good bend of stifle. Overall, balanced in front and rear angulation. Moved well fore and aft and in profile. Lovely bone and tight feet.

3. Maltqudos Vanity Fayre (Mrs V Mandley)

Puppy Bitch (18,5)

1. Lovissa Seeing Stars (Mrs M C & Mrs L Loverock & Waldron-Smith)

An honest bitch who is full of balance. Very feminine head of good proportions. Nice eye and lovely pigmentation. Beautiful length of neck, into perfectly laid shoulders. Well constructed front angulation. Good depth of chest and spring for her age. Level topline which she held perfectly on the move. Well angulated in rear, well balanced with front. She shone on the move, covering ground with ease. BPB

2. Ashbyglen to Honour You (Miss D Cruttwell)

3. Ambersun Winter Treasure (Mr G & Mrs T Foreman)

Junior Bitch (11,5)

1. Bramstead Lovely Jubbly (Mrs V & Miss L Grindey)

A feminine bitch, who is not overdone in anyway. Lovely head and expression, beautiful length of neck, good front assembly, tight elbows and good ribbing for age. Dead level topline and tailset. Well angulated in rear, which she used to her advantage on the move. Lovely bone and feet. Moved true fore and aft. Handled to her advantage.

2. Goldmarker Luminora (Mr T B & Mrs L G Smith)

Another bitch who I really liked, beautiful head, good neck, nice shoulders, balanced front and rear angulation, good forechest, lovely topline and tailset. Stands on straight legs and good feet. Moved with purpose, covering the ground well.

3. Auristela Ginger Rogers JW (Mr B & Mrs C Foster)

Yearling Bitch (8,1)

1. Bramstead Lovely Jubbly (Mrs V & Miss L Grindey)

2. Auristela Singing Hinnie JW (Mr B & Mrs C Foster)

A lovely blonde bitch, with so much to offer. Feminine head, dark eye giving a lovely expression, beautiful neck, clean shoulders. Lovely forechest, good topline and tailset, good rear angulation, slightly longer than 1. Moved true fore and aft and was lovely in profile.

3. Ramchaine A Red Red Rose (Mrs J & Mrs C Scuffle & Ennis Van Maren)

Maiden Bitch (7,0)

1. Lovissa Seeing Stars (Mrs M C & Mrs L Loverock & Waldron-Smith)

2. Ashbyglen to Honour You (Miss D Cruttwell)

3. Ambersun Winter Treasure (Mr G & Mrs T Foreman)

Novice Bitch (8,4)

1. Lovissa Seeing Stars (Mrs M C & Mrs L Loverock & Waldron-Smith)

2. Ambersun Winter Treasure (Mr G & Mrs T Foreman)

A lovely bitch, who I have admired for some time. Lovely head, dark eye, typical expression. Good neck, balanced front and rear quarters. Good forechest, nice spring of rib, short coupled. Level topline. Moved well, lovely in profile.

3. Seruilia Society Girl (Mrs G Hewitson)

Undergraduate Bitch (15,6)

1. Ashbyglen I Put A Spell On You JW (Mrs King)

A quality bitch, who is the picture of balance with lovely proportions. Lovely head, dark eye and good pigment. Good length of neck, well placed shoulders, correct front assembly. Excellent forechest, well sprung ribs and depth of chest. Straight legs, close fitting elbows. Level topline. Well angulated in rear, good width of second thigh and well let down hocks. Moved beautifully, with reach and drive.

2. Ambersun Winter Treasure (Mr G & Mrs T Foreman)

3. Lamhryn Star of The Sea JW (Mrs M & Miss E L Williams)

Graduate Bitch (11,2)

A beautiful class full of so many quality bitches, with some tough decisions made.

1. Kadaka Krumpet JW (Mrs A E Smyth)

I have admired this bitch for a long time, and she did not disappoint on the day. An upstanding bitch who catches the eye as she enters the ring, presented in hard condition and lovely coat. Such a beautiful head, well shaped eye, beautiful pigment. Strong neck into well laid back shoulders. Beautiful front assembly, correct length and return of upperarm. Good forechest, lovely spring of rib. Perfect topline, held level at all times. Short coupled and balanced. Well bent stifles and width of second thigh. Moved true and parallel front and back and was a joy in profile. Considered highly in the challenge, I have no doubt she will gain her title.

2. Brekswood Honey Bee JW (Mrs D & Mrs P Robbins & Rowark)

Another lovely bitch, pleasing head and expression, good length of neck, good shoulders, balanced front and rear assembly, standing on straight legs and good feet. Good depth of chest, level topline and tailset. Nice and compact bitch. Sound on the move.

3. Drumkilty One Night Stand for Sandaula JW (Ms P Hill)

Post Graduate Bitch (10,4)

1. Alibren Majestic Dawn JW (Mr D & Mrs S Towers)

So typical and oozes quality. Lovely head, good pigmentation, correct eye. Strong neck of good length, well laid back shoulders. Good front angulation, deep through chest and well sprung rib. Level topline, short coupled. Well angulated in rear, straight hocks. Lovely substance and bone. Moved beautifully, lovely in profile. 

2. Cherrygold Storytellen JW (Mrs J May)

Another lovely bitch, who is in great coat and condition and turned out to perfection. Prettiest of heads with alert expression, good length of neck into lovely shoulders, well balanced front assembly with an excellent forechest. Level topline with lovely underline giving a pleasing picture. Lovely rear angulation, with a good width of second thigh. Moved very well.

3. Lovissa Cosmic Girl (Mrs M C & Mrs L Loverock & Waldron-Smith)

Mid Limit Bitch (10,2)

1. Balsamina Bellini JW (Miss A & Mrs T Ives)

Balanced bitch who floated around the ring, prettiest of heads with a gentle expression. Nice length of neck into well laid shoulders, good front assembly, beautiful forechest, nice depth of chest. Standing on straight legs, tight feet and close fitting elbows. Dead level topline, strong loin. Lovely rear angulation - in keeping with her front, moved true fore and aft and covered the ground well.

2. Warrentor Nohkalikai JW (Miss K Clunie)

A quality bitch of differing type to 1. Nice head of good shape and proportions, good pigmentation and dark eye. Strong neck, well placed shoulders. Balanced front and rear angulation, which she used to her advantage on the move. Deep through chest, short coupled. Good topline and tailset. Lovely bone and substance and perfect feet. In such hard condition. Moved beautifully.

3. Haydengold Echo Thru Time to Alfiro (Mrs F Smithies)

Limit Bitch (14,5)

What a quality class, I was absolutely spoiled for choice.

1. Megarvey Clementine JW (Miss P & Mr D Hill & Smith)

A beautiful bitch, a complete picture of balance and in fabulous condition, no surprise from this kennel. The prettiest of heads, of lovely proportions, with a dark eye giving a kind expression. Strong neck of good length flowing into beautifully set shoulders. Lovely front assembly, correct length and return of upper arm. Excellent forechest, deep chested and lovely spring of rib. Straight legs, good feet and the right amount of bone. Elbows were tightly fitting. Level topline which never faltered. Beautiful rear quarters, lovely bend of stifle ,good width and parallel hocks. On the move is where the bitch shone. True and parallel front and back, she used her angulation to her advantage, powering around the ring effortlessly. I was pleased to award her the CC. I believe it is her second, without a doubt her 3rd is around the corner. CC & BOB - Joint Decision

2. Ambersun Passione of Odarla JW (Mrs M Rodgers)

Another beautiful bitch who I have admired for some time and she did not disappoint on the day. Lovely head, beautiful length of neck, well laid back shoulders. Balanced front and rear quarters. Beautiful topline and tailset. Ever so slightly longer cast than 1, but in complete symmetry. No surprise she mved beautifully around the ring, with such reach and drive, a joy to watch. There is no surprise why this bitch has done so well, she is a pleasure to go over. Highly considered for RCC.

3. Phoslas Polly Flinders (Mrs L & Mrs S Bufton & Riley)

Open Bitch (8,3)

Wow, What a class! All 5 were beautiful representations of the breed and could have swapped places any day under me.

1. Fr/lux/swiss/nld Ch Pearly Irresistible Dust Du Bois De La Rayere (Mrs A Strobel)

Such a beautiful bitch, who i have loved for some time and it was a pleasure that she came under me. She caught my eye the moment she entered the ring, a complete picture. Beautiful head, so typical of the breed with such a pleasing expression. Strong neck of good length, well laid back shoulders. Correct front assembly, lovely forechest. Deep chested and lovely spring of rib. Dead level topline and tailset, held perfectly on the move. Pleasing underline and short coupled. Strong rear angulation, well muscled and in perfect condition throughout. Moved very well. Pleased to award her the RCC, she pushed very hard for the CC. RCC

2. Sh Ch Quakerhall Pandora's Bounty JW (Mrs D S & Mrs R J Crookes & Jenkinson)

A quality bitch who at 8 years old is looking as good as she did when she was younger, aging like a fine wine. Kindest of heads, good length of neck, well placed shoulders, correct front assembly. Mature throughout, deep chested and correct spring of rib. Level topline and tailset. Beautiful rear angulation. Moved with purpose, with correct reach and drive. Handled to perfection, such a lovely bond between dog and handler, a joy to see.

3. Ambersun Heart of Gold (Mr G & Mrs T Foreman)

Champion Bitch (4,2)

1. Ch Thornywait Top Notch for Berrymeade JW Sgwc (Mrs P & Mr S O'gorman)

A bitch I have had the pleasure of judging twice before. She's a lovely example of the breed, feminine head of good proportions. Good length of neck, correct shoulder placement, good front angulation. Deep through chest and correct ribbing. level topline held at all times, correct bend of stifle, well let down hocks. In such great condition which was evident when she moved - so true and covered the ground with ease.

2. Sh Ch Sansue Love Actually at Meloak (Mr M L & Mrs H J Mell)

Another lovely example of the breed, larger in stature than 1 but balanced throughout. Correct head, lovely eye. Good neck, well laid back shoulders, good forechest and depth. Level topline and tailset. Correct rear angulation - good bend of stifle and width. Moved very well. Lovely bone and substance, she was just on the heavier side for me on the day.

Veteran Bitch (9,2)

1. Sh Ch Rojillair Evening Magic of Odarla JW (Mrs M Rodgers)

Beautiful bitch, full of quality and balance. Correct head with a gentle expression. Good neck leading into lovely shoulders. Correct front angulation, good depth of chest and spring of rib. Level topline, strong loin, lovely rear angulation with good width of second thigh. Level tailset carried well on the move. Correct bone and feet. Moved steady, covering the ground well. True for and aft.

2. Quakerhall Victory Jubilee JW (Mrs D S & Mrs R J Crookes & Jenkinson)

10 years old and in fabulous condition. Beautiful head with the most typical of expressions, correct eye and good bite. Lovely neck of good length, well laid back shoulders. Well balanced front and rear assembly. Level topline, held perfectly on the move. Moved well throughout. A credit to the owner.

3. Wynrita Hot to Trot to Ambersun (Mr G & Mrs T Foreman)

Special Beginners (11,5)

1. Shearstone Live in The Dream at Fivelms (Mrs S Ball)

A pretty cream bitch, a lovely head with a kind expression. Good shoulders, balanced front assembly. Level topline and strong loin. Well constructed rear angulation, with a good bend of stifle and well let down hocks. She used her angulation well on the move, covering the ground well. In good condition and lovely substance. Lovely temperament - a showgirl! BSB & BSBIB - Joint Decision

2. Rocamoka Funky Business (Mrs N J Smith)

Feminine bitch, lovely expression. Clean neck into well laid shoulders, enough upper arm. Mature in body, deep chested. Level topline and tailset. Good bone and substance and in great condition. Moved well throughout.

3. Gunnersgold Crunch Creams at Perrangold (Mrs R McArdle)