Bath Canine Society

Bath Canine Society – Sunday 25th May

Labrador Retrievers

Judge: Lucy Rawlinson

I would like to thank the committee of Bath Canine Society for inviting me to complete my first CC appointment. A lovely well run show with a good atmosphere and we even had sunny weather, despite the unpredictable forecast.

I was delighted with the quality of my entry, with so few absentees in both dogs and bitches and really liked my line ups. It was a true privilege to judge them. Thank you to all the exhibitors for supporting me and accepting my decisions in a sporting manner. You all made my day very enjoyable. Overall, I found the quality very pleasing, but I did feel that a few dogs would have benefited from carrying less weight. Substance should not be confused with solid fat.

Veteran Dog (4,0)

1st Miss J Climpson’s Sh Ch Othamcourt Heathcliff

A handsome 7-year-old black who was well balanced with everything in proportion. Masculine head with gentle eyes that were the correct shape and colour. Would have just preferred him to use his ears more. Strong neck leading into a firm top line. Correct rear angulation with good second thigh. Shown in excellent coat and he moved very well.

2nd Mr F & Mrs J Autey’s Chadfrith Alcazaba

Chocolate 7 year old of nice type who was unfortunately just not in the best coat today. Masculine head with good eye colour, good depth of chest and correct barrel ribs. Correct front and rear angulation. Moved well.

3rd Mrs B & Mr T Bill’s Vetybonbetty Chocolate Box

Minor Puppy Dog (3,0)

1st Mrs A Edward’s Frewlings Fordson Major at Bearstone

6 month old black who is very much still a baby. kind expression with correct eye shape and ear placement. Good bone, with good depth and correct barrel ribs. Moved with good drive. Still needs to grow which will help present a more balanced outline.

2nd Miss Bold’s Lakemeadow Gilbert’s Gift

8 month old with sweet, biddable expression. Good length of leg with neat feet. Good mover with correct coat texture and shown in very good condition.

3rd Miss J Moody’s Trendlewood Hometown Glory

Puppy Dog (5,0)

1st Mr & Mrs A R V & Miss R Hodge’s Naiken Island Hopping (ai)

A well grown chocolate puppy with sweet head and correct ear placement. Good length of leg with well shaped feet. Presented a balanced outline with a strong topline and well set tail. Moved with ease around the ring. I was pleased to award him best puppy dog.

2nd Mrs A Edward’s F. Fordson Major at Bearstone

3rd Mrs F Mount’s Buckholt Mystic Marcus

Junior Dog (5,0)

1st Mrs D Tulloch’s Binnaig Sea The Stars over Tullochmohr

This dog caught my eye from the start of the class. Really nice Labrador type, with masculine head and good pigment. Shown in excellent condition. Presented a balanced picture with a level topline. Strong neck leading into well laid shoulders. Strong hindquarters with correct bend of stifle. Moved with drive. I look forward to seeing how he continues to develop in the future.

2nd Mrs L Harvey-Major’s State Park in Linjor JW

Very much the baby of the class. Sweet head with good pigment and well-placed ears. Very good bone with good depth of chest and well sprung ribs. Short coupled with good rear angulation. Strong topline. Moved well.

3rd Mrs B Findjan’s Rossacre The Duke

Yearling Dog (7,1)

1st Mrs I Evan’s Trendlewood Long Time Comin at Pudleigh JW

A good young dog who caught my eye. Well- constructed with good breed type. Presented a balanced picture and moved effortlessly around the ring. Kind, willing to please expression. Excellent reach of neck, with correct shoulder placement. Hind quarters well made with good bend of stifle.

2nd Mr D N & Mrs S A Mclellan’s Saranden I’m On Fire JW

Nice yellow, who was unlucky to meet the winner today. A lot to like about him, he was balanced with level top line, good rear quarters, and carried his tail straight off the back. Moved well. Would prefer his coat to be slightly harsher to touch.

3rd Mrs D Bishop’s Trewinnard Vero Into Demadon

Novice Dog(6,0)

1st- Mrs A Edwards Singretts Time Flies at Bearstone

Another black from this kennel of nice type. Pleasing head, with good eye colour and alert expression. Good reach of neck leading in well laid shoulders. Good length of leg. Topline needs to strengthen. Shown in good coat and carrying the right amount of weight.

2nd Mrs B Jeffery’s Lembas Brooklyn at Mibridge

Masculine head with broad skull and correct ear set. Deep chest with well sprung barrel ribs. Good length of leg with correctly shaped feet. Correct double coat. Moved well. Would prefer him to be carrying less weight.

3rd Miss M Smith’s Ravenous Meatball Ragnor

Graduate Dog (8,0)

1st Mrs S Wiles Richbourne Lion King

Quality yellow with good head and kind eye. Presented a balanced picture with well angulated front and rear. Short coupled body, good topline, adequate bone and a sound mover. Not in his best jacket today.

2nd Ms C Edwards Kimbajak Royal Mint

Not in his best coat today but with a lot to like. He had a sweet head, with kind eyes. Presented a clean outline with a good reach of neck leading into a strong topline. Good length of leg with correct feet. Just lacked the maturity of the winner today.

3rd Mr D R & Mrs S J Kennett’s Magnavalleys over The Moon

Post Graduate Dog (9,2)

1st Mrs J and Mrs G Johnson’s Cremino Celebrity JW

Black with pleasing head. He presented a balanced picture with nothing exaggerated. Clean reach of neck leading into level topline. Body well-proportioned with well sprung ribs. Moved with drive. He would have benefited from more coat today.

2nd Miss P Newman’s Creamwood Silver Hawthorn

A yellow with a masculine head, would just prefer slightly darker pigment. He had a nice reach of neck and level top line with good angulations. Shown in good coat and condition. Moved well.

3rd Miss E Bold’s Shaymiloney Saint Signed by Loubert

Limit Dog (7,0)

1st Mr R Ennish- Holden’s Devonshires Yellowstone at Mariank (Imp Usa)

Yellow who was looking very well today, especially as he settled during his time in the class. Masculine head which benefitted from him using his ears. Presented a pleasing outline with good reach of neck leading into well placed shoulders. Deep through the body with well sprung ribs. Correct turn of stifle with well let down hocks. Moved with ease around the ring. Was unlucky to miss out on top awards today.

2nd Mr B Brackner’s Original Soundtrack del Trango for Brupurhat

Quality dog with a lot to like. Attractive head with gentle eyes. Balanced outline with good front and rear angulations and strong topline. Correctly shaped feet. Not in his best jacket which just cost him the win today. A very close decision. A good mover.

3rd Miss Ce & Mrs Ja Brookes & White’s Lunarpet Ruperts Latest Gem

Open Dog (8,1)

An outstanding class of quality males. It was a privilege to judge these dogs.

1st Mr S Nugteren Sh Ch/int Ch/nld Ch Lab Spb Gazprom Ew23/24 (CC Winner)

An outstanding example of the breed. He had a very clean outline overall with the most gorgeous head that is masculine but not overdone. Good eye shape and colour. Lovely reach of neck in to well-placed shoulders and well constructed throughout. He has a good length of length standing on nice tight feet. He moved around the ring with ease, holding his topline well. His handler shows him off to his advantage. I was delighted to award him the CC today and it felt a privilege to judge him. He narrowly missed BOB due to not being in his best coat today.

2nd Mrs D Tulloch’s Sh Ch Binnaig Bonnach for Tullochmohr JW

A yellow who was looking spot on today and kept catching my eye. Masculine head with the most melting expression and dark pigment. Deep bodied with good bone. A strong neck leading into well placed shoulders and correct barrel ribs. Strong hindquarters which were well muscled. Shown in excellent coat and condition. Moved with drive. He was a well deserving RCC winner.

3rd Mr D Coode’s Warringah's The Bluff JW Sgwc

Special Beginners (9,0)

1st Miss P Newman’s Creamwood Silver Hawthorn

2nd Mrs A Edward’s Singretts Time Flies at Bearstone

3rd Miss V Moys Queen of Rain

Veteran Bitch (3,0)

1st Mrs J Wallace’s Tiaja Love in The Sun

7 year old with feminine head and very much a sparkle in her eyes. Good breed type. Good reach of neck leading into a strong top line with tail straight off her back. Deep through her body with well sprung ribs. Well angulated hind quarters. Moved sound and true. Awarded Best Veteran and was pleased to hear that she had been shortlisted in the Veteran Group.

2nd Mrs C Philpott’s Rossacre Spangles of Clarisview

  Veteran shown in good coat and condition. Well balanced head with good eye shape and colour. Good bone with nice topline when standing. Would prefer a better reach of neck. Adequate turn of stifle. Moved well.

3rd Mr P J & Mrs J A White’s Lunarpet Sweet Honeysuckle

Minor Puppy Bitch (7,0)

1st Mrs L Tooth’s Mattand Halloween Moon by Ludalor (BP)

6-month old who presented a balanced picture. Feminine head with correct ear placement and length of muzzle. Excellent reach of neck, leading into level top line with tail straight off her back. Good hindquarters. Moved well. I really liked this baby and look forward to seeing how she matures. A well-deserved Best Puppy Bitch and Best Puppy in breed.

2nd Mrs S Wiles’ Richbourne Di Dah Di Dit

Black with a lot of nice qualities but just lacked the overall balance of the winner today. Sweet head leading into a good reach of neck. Well angulated front and rear, however topline still just needs to strengthen. Excellent double coat. Moved with drive.

3rd Ms C Edwards’ Kimbajak Sweet Melissa

Puppy Bitch (9,1)

1st Mr & Mrs A R V & Miss R Hodge ‘s Naiken Inspiral (ai)

A sweet puppy with pretty head, especially when using her ears. Eyes are on the lighter side for me. Nothing is exaggerated. Adequate bone and strong topline. Correct front angulation, with neat feet. Body short coupled with good overall balance. Carried herself excellently on the move, keeping her topline.

2nd Mr D R & Mrs S J Kennett’s Magnavalleys Mimosa

Chocolate who had good Labrador type. Shown in excellent coat and condition. Correct eye colour and ear placement. Good depth of chest and correct barrel ribs. Well balanced. Moved well, however the winner just excelled in this today.

3rd Mr M & Mrs A Hoban’s Meadowleigh Time to Dream

Junior Bitch (8,0)

1st Ms C Campbell’s Binnaig Sea Salt JW

Yellow who’s personality made me smile. Attractive head with a twinkle in her eye. Presented a pleasing outline when settled with good balance. Good front angulation, with deep chest and excellent spring of rib. Short coupled and strong hind quarters. Shown in excellent fit condition which showed on the move. Coat just about to blow.

2nd Mrs A Edward’s Forsywoods Black Sapphire at Bearstone

Really liked this bitch’s head- feminine with kind eyes that were of the correct colour. Level topline with correct tail set. Longer cast than the winner. Powerful hind quarters with correct bend of stifle. Shown in good coat and condition. Moved well.

3rd Miss V Moy’s Queen of Rain

Yearling Bitch (6,0)

1st Mr D N & Mrs S A Mclellan’s Saranden Book of Dreams JW

A quality bitch with a lot to like about her. She presented a balanced picture with both well angulated front and rear. A clean reach of neck leading into well laid shoulders and a strong topline. Good length of leg with correctly shaped feet. Moved with drive.

2nd Mrs A Edward’s Forsywoods Black Sapphire at Bearstone

3rd Mr D L & Mrs F E M Braddon’s Trendlewood It Takes Two JW

Novice bitch (11,0)

1st Mrs F King’s Mikmaqlabs Heart’s Desire

Yellow bitch of good Labrador type. Sweet head with good pigment. Clean outline with good reach of neck into well angulated front, well boned legs and good feet. Strong over her loin and well-muscled in rear quarters. Enough coat and moved soundly. Had more maturity than 2nd.

2nd Mr D R & Mrs S J Kennett’s Magnavalleys Mimosa

3rd Mrs S Tasher’s Lembas Black Betty

Graduate Bitch (16,1)

1st Mr W & Mrs P Hosking’s Cornishwater Springtide

Winner of a strong class. Substantial black who was shown in excellent coat and condition. Good length of muzzle and correct ear carriage. Strong neck leading into well laid shoulders. Good depth of chest and barrel ribs. Correctly angulated hind quarters. Would prefer slightly more length of leg. Moved with drive.

2nd Miss D Goodwin’s Mcfarwins Flashing Lights JW

Nice yellow with sweet head with biddable expression. Level top line, short coupled, and well-turned stifle. Would prefer tighter feet. Moved well, carrying her profile well. Correct double coat.

3rd Mrs Rp & Miss L Reardon’s Saranden Leap of Faith to Othamcourt

Post Gradauate Bitch (10,1)

1st Ms C Boulden’s Rumhill Bossy Boots JW

Chocolate who presented a pleasing outline. Nice Labrador type with feminine head, good length of muzzle and good pigment. Well angulated stifle with well let down hocks. Excellent bone. Correct double coat which was harsh to touch. Would prefer her to be slightly shorter coupled. Moved freely and easily.

2nd Ms M & Mrs B & Mr M Glaister & Bordacs & Bordacs’ Bellamar Love Me Do JW

Stylish black shown in excellent coat and condition. More compact than the winner. Sweet head with alert expression. Strong top line. Correct shoulder angulation with good depth of chest. Well sprung ribs. Well angulated rear. Moved well. Preferred winners head.

3rd Miss D Goodwin’s Mcfarwins Flashing Lights JW

Limit Bitch (13,2)

1st Mr R S & Mr P Ennis-Holden & Lammens’ Stand by Me of Misty Dreams (Imp Fra)

A bitch who was looking very well today and was unfortunate to miss out on top awards. Attractive head with good eye shape and correct ear carriage. Strong neck leading into level topline and tail straight off the back. Would prefer more front angulation. Deep chest with well sprung barrel ribs. Well angulated hind quarters. Excelled in movement. I am sure she will do well in the future.

2nd Mr C J & Mrs C E Mills Lembas Kakamora

Very different type to winner but had typical Labrador qualities. Presented a clean outline with nothing exaggerated. Feminine head with gentle expression. Clean reach of neck leading into well laid shoulders and strong topline. Excellent bone and tight feet. Would prefer more length of leg. Moved well.

3rd Mrs D Bishop’s Chyanhal Pendray in Trendlewood

Open Bitch (10,0)

1st Ms C Edward’s Sh Ch Kimbajak Miss Jazz Swinger JW

Pale yellow who exudes typical breed type. Well balanced with a clean outline. Feminine head, with correct eye shape, good length of muzzle and correct stop. Good reach of neck leading into well laid shoulders and a level topline. Correct angulation fore and aft with well-muscled quarters. Enough coat. Moved with drive, maintaining a pleasing outline. A worthy champion. Delighted to award her the CC and BOB.

2nd Mrs A Van Den Breemen’s Nld/de/int Ch Riverflow Spring Fever

Another quality bitch with so much to like about her. Attractive head with good pigment, however would have preferred more length to her muzzle. Presented a super outline with good angulation both front and rear. Level top line which she held on the move. Handled to her advantage. Unlucky to the meet the winner today. Was well deserving of the RCC and I am sure she will make up into a UK champion in the future.

3rd Mr D L & Mrs F E M Braddon’s Trendlewood Simply The Best JW