Southern Flatcoated Retriever Club

I would firstly like to thank the Southern Flatcoated Retriever Club and their members for the kind invitation to judge their Championship show. The weather, while windy, was great for the dogs. Since I last judged, which was just males at NEFRA, the feet seem to have improved. However, there were still quite a few with short upper arms and level mouths, two mouths were very incorrect. While I’m not a mouth fanatic, the standard calls for a scissor bite so please remember this when breeding.

I was blessed with a quality entry and dogs who I liked had to go cardless in some classes. Open Dog, Limit and Open bitch were particularly strong giving me tough, but nice, choices. I must also mention the Baby Puppy and Puppy classes which contained some super babies. I hope they progress with promise that they currently show.

Baby Puppy Bitch (3)
1st Bellamy’s Moontorn Chasing The Dream
What a super baby to head this lovely class. She has it all there to come. Very pretty head, well laid shoulders and great return of upper arm. She already shows balance in the body and is topped of with a happy tail action. On the move she carried herself well and was very together for her tender age. BBPIS
2nd Egginton’s Pajanbeck Hold My HaloAnother promising baby. Nice eye shape and colour, lovely length of neck and level topline leading to correctly set tail. Quality bone and good rear angulation with width of thigh. On the move she was not as collected as 1 but still had purpose in her action.
3rd Bowen’s Clandrift Funky Angel

Baby Puppy Dog (3)
1st Bellamy & Nicklin’s Moontorn Count On Me
This young lad is of lovely type. Pleasing head and eye, good shoulders and topline. He already has good depth of rib and is short in loin. Good oval bone with neat feet and short hocks. He moved out well in profile. Just pipped by his litter sister for BBPIS.
2nd Bowen’s Clandrift Make It Funky
Nice baby at an awkward stage. Nicely moulded head. Good bone and feet. Good tailset and carriage, he is a little bum high at the moment. Deep enough in rib and good width of thigh. Covered enough ground in profile on the move.
3rd Taylor-Bain’s Rainesgift State Of Play

Veteran Bitch (12, 1abs)
1st Walker’s Lizzlog Brewing Bettie JW
Hard to believe this girl is almost 8 years old as she still looks like a youngster! Lovely head and dark eye, correct front angulation with lovely length of upper arm and corresponding rear angulation showing good width of thigh. She has the best of feet as expected from this kennel. She is accurate on the move showing reach and drive.
2nd Smitherman’s ShCh Seaheart Cecilia JW
Similar age to 1 and showing her heart out. Moulded head and dark eye. She shows balance throughout and has a very mature coat and furnishings. Nicely angulated upper arm of good length, deep in rib with good tail set. Moved well in profile.
3rd Holmes’ Wiccassage Virtue at Rydanah SGWC

Minor Puppy Bitch (8)
1st Holland’s Flatcharm Regina Phalange
Stunning baby of just 6mths. She has a beautiful head and expression, Good length of neck and strong topline for a baby. She has super balanced angulation all through with well
developed thigh and short hocks. Excellent bone and tight feet. She is lovely to watch on the move, using her rear well giving plenty of drive. Very pleased to award her BPIS.
2nd Knight & Jacobs’ Gemswin Hangbags N’Gladrags
Another lovely baby who just lost out to the winner on topline today. She has a very pretty head and correct eye. Super front angulation with good shoulder placement and return of upper arm. She has good depth to her rib and correct elbows allowing free front movement. Lovely tail set and enough width of thigh. Moved with good extension.
3rd McIlwaine & Reynolds’ Flatcharm Smelly Cat To Benoveor

Puppy Bitch (9)
1st Knight & Jacobs’ Gemswin Hangbags N’Gladrags
2nd Gale’s Willowswind Skylark
Placed in a quality MP class, she is a little rangy at the moment but has plenty to like. Lovely head showing good length. Nice neck to clean shoulders and level topline. Short coupled and good tailset. Enough bone and tight feet. She needs to settle on the move which will come with maturity.
3rd Prior’s Gemswin Wherever I Lay My Hat at Finnashember

Junior Bitch (13,1abs)
1st Whitaker’s Jetskarski Run Like Hell
Smart young lady, pleasing head, but a little round in eye. Showing balance through the body with good overall angulation and quality bone. I preferred her front over 2. Lovely bone leading to good feet. Gradual spring of rib leading to her short loin. When free standing she presents a lovely outline.
2nd Kulczycka’s Everblack Euphoria
A different type to 1 and I preferred her eye shape. Level topline and well turned rear. Short hocks and deep enough in rib. She still has plenty of maturing to do but is just right for her age. In good coat and feathering coming on nicely. On the move she was true both ways.
3rd Henesey’s Miss Mallory’s Tickey-Boo Wrensmead (Imp Swe)t

Yearling Bitch (9)
1st Walker’s Lizzlog Naughty Nun At Night
Up to size but still feminine. She has a dark eye and nicely moulded head. Good shoulders and topline to a correctly set tail. She needs to develop in chest a little. Lovely rear angulation showing good width of thigh. Quality bone and tight feet. She moved well on a good stride showing free movement.
2nd Whitaker’s Jetskarski Run Like Hell
3rd McCammick’s Montegrino Pied Piper For Saffdales JW

Graduate Bitch (12,3abs)
1st Jones’ Benvellyn Sequoia JW
Super profile and hands on she doesn’t disappoint. Lovely moulded head and almond eye. Enough neck with well placed shoulder with good length and return of upper arm as well as a defined forechest. She is very mature in body with level topline and short loin. Moderately angulated rear and short hocks enable her to move so well. In strong contention for the RCC.
2nd Hedges’ Satinbaze Tranquil Sea
Close up to one, she is very similar in type. Appealing head and eye. I preferred her length of neck to 1. Deep in rib with gradual spring, Lovely angulation and short hocks. Good bone and tailset. She wasn’t as together on the move as 1.
3rd Izzard’s Bryshot Starlight Express

Post Graduate Bitch (8,1abs)
1st Lane & Lane-Ridyard’s Kulawand Cartier
Happy young lady of lovely type. I liked her head and expression, she is clean through the neck and has a level topline with good tailset. She has a pronounced forechest and is deep enough in rib. Her rear shows moderation in angulation and she has quality bone with tight feet. Her movement was at times erratic but I saw enough to give her the class.
2nd Hollingdale’s Aylawbrook Noones Perfect at Tikkidui
Liver bitch of different type. Suer moulded head with good eye colour. Good shoulders and strong topline. Her tail is a little high set and she was a bit proud of it on the move. Enough bone and good feet. She is short in loin and has good width of first thigh. Movement was steady and accurate.
3rd Jackson’s Manteaplat Margaux

Limit Bitch (14,2abs) A lovely class where some bitches I liked left cardless.
1st Price & Nicolls’ Windyhollows English Holly at Llantrussa
Upstanding bitch with super moulded head and kind eye. Lovely lay of shoulder and enough angulation in front. She is mature in body and has a correct tail set. Good bone and tight feet with short hocks. She was very free moving on a good stride. In hard condition.
2nd Holmes’ Rydanah Devils In The DetailVery mature through the body and would benefit from a little less weight. Lovely outline with plenty of forechest and gradual spring of rib. Good length of loin and moderately angulated rear. Moved well to take a good 2nd in this class.
3rd Strudwick’s Burpham Lottie's First Love JW

Open Bitch (10,1abs) Another super class, I was spoiled for choice here.
1st Mathews’ Gemswin She’s Got The Look
This bitch is just what I was looking for and she didn’t put a foot wrong to win this super class. Beautifully moulded head and kind eye. She is so balanced with super shoulders as well as length and return of upper arm. Mature in body and moderately angulated at the rear. Good topline to correct tail which never stopped wagging. She moved with good open stride, driving from her short hocks. Very pleased to award her what was her 3rd CC & BIS. Congratulations!
2nd Larson’s Int/SEU(U)Ch,NOUCh,DkCh(U) Almanza Dancin’ On The Tables
Very pleased to have the chance to go over this bitch, I feel she has to be examined to appreciate her. She has a super head and eye of the correct shape and colour. She has quality bone and tight feet. Well laid shoulder and great return of upper arm. She has a deep rib and short loin leading to moderate stifle and well developed thigh. Her rich liver coat was in good shape, I would just prefer a little less trimming to enhance her outline. She moved with enthusiasm and drive. A well deserved RCC.
3rd Bellamy’s Moontorn Beter Half Of Me JW ShCEx OSW
This is a bitch I have always liked, she was just unlucky to come up against two super bitches.

Special Open Liver Bitch (7,1abs)
1st Hollingdale’s Aylawbrook Noones Perfect at Tikkidui
2nd Sullivan’s Wyrebeck She’s My Surprise
This bitch has a pretty head but I would prefer a darker eye. A very workmanlike girl, she has enough bone for her size and she is in good coat and hard condition. She shows a very balanced outline of moderate angulation all round. She was steady and economical on the move.
3rd Knight & Jacobs’ Gemswin Goody Two Shoes

Special Working Bitch (7,3abs)
1st Durrant’s Glenturret Lucky Charm
Very mature bitch with atractive head and dark eye. She has good front angulation and is deep with gradual spring of rib. In full coat and furnishings, just tend to lose her topline a little. She moved well for her young runner.
2nd Holliday’s Shashrox Raise Your Glass SGWC
This young lady is of a different type to the winner. She has a pleasing head and eye, enough neck and adequate front. Level topline and deep enough in rib. Her rear is moderately angulated enabling her to move on a good stride.
3rd Tagg’s Oiyou Double Espresso JW

Veteran Dog (4)

1st Taite’s Gamerights Troyte
7 years young and enjoying life. Plenty of substance but not coarse and moving well. Attractive head and eye, decent length of neck and good topline. He has good angulation in front with pronounced forechest. He is short in loin and has a well turned stifle. Shown with a big coat and mature feathering.
2nd Reynolds’ Telurn Can’t Touch This VW SGWC
A dog I have done well before and is now rising 10 years but still gives it everything he has, especially on the move! Nice head, good lay of shoulder and nice front. He has quality bone and super feet. I preferred his rear over 1 as is has more width of thigh.
3rd Joyce’s Stranfaer Get Over It JW

Minor Puppy Dog (4,1abs)
1st McIlwaine & Reynolds’ Flatcharm Mr Heckles For Benoveor
Headed a class of typically rangy boy puppies. At just 6 mths old he was the most together standing and on the move. He has a lovely head and eye, great reach of neck and shows balance through his body. His tail is well set and was carried nicely on the move.
2nd Mullins’ Seaheart Fabian
Sweet baby with a lovely head and expression. Nice reach of neck and good topline leading a nicely set tail. He is balanced in angulation both front and rear. Short hocks enabled him to move well on a steady stride, once he settled.
3rd Gale’s Willowswind Countryman

Puppy Dog (3,1abs)
1st Bellamy’s Affinity Promises Kept For Woodfinch (Imp Can)
This boy is a size larger than I would prefer and is going to take time to come together. He has a beautifully mounded head and the darkest of eyes, well laid shoulder giving good length of neck. He has quality bone and is in good bodily condition. He is deep enough in body and has a short loin. His front and rear angulation are moderate and his tail is nicely set. He shows good extension on the move and is accurate both ways. BPD
2nd Gale’s Willowswind Countryman
A real baby here. He has a nicely moulded head and good length of neck. He's just a bit up on his leg at the moment and will take time to fill his frame. Good bone and short loin. He was happy on the move, full of puppy exuberance.

Junior Dog (5)
1st Durrant’s Glenturret Wet My Whistle
Nice head and eye on this young boy, although I would like a bit more fill to his stop. He has good shoulder placement and well sprung ribs to a short loin and good tailset. His upper arm has good length and he is nicely boned with good feet. His movement was accurate both ways.
2nd Pawelski’s Lamesbella Eugene
A different type to the winner. He has an atractive head and sufficient length of neck. Nice layback of shoulder but I would like more length of upper arm. Good topline and tailset, which has a happy action. He has deep rib with gradual spring and moderate rear. In good coat. Moved well from short hocks
3rd Bell’s Curlycrest’s Sweet Home Chicago (Imp Nor)

Yearling Dog (6)
1st Clark’s Ronevorg Can You Be Serious
A happy chap with a nicely moulded head. Good length of neck though I would like a cleaner throat. Good forechest and return of upper arm. He is deep in rib with good spring. His rear shows good width of thigh and fairly short hocks. He moves well showing good action.
2nd Campbell & Brown’s Ronevorg King Of Attitude
Of a different type to the winner. This boy is very workmanlike all through. I would like a little more moulding to his head. He is nicely angulated both front and rear, showing good return of upper arm and width of thigh. He has a good topline and well set tail. On the move he went with a purpose on a good stride.
3rd Durrant’s Glenturret Wet My Whistle

Graduate Dog (6)
1st Hall’s Hightyne Night Train
A super young dog with much to like about him. He has a kind expression, although I would like a little more moulding to his head. Lovely lay of shoulder with good length and return of upper arm to go with his well developed rear presents a lovely picture. He has correct body proportions and quality bone down to tight feet. On the move he shows a great open stride and drive. Pleased to award him the RCC.
2nd Sullivan’s Wyrebeck Shockwave
A lovely liver dog whose head I preferred to 1 although he is of a different type. Clean neck and shoulders with good length of upper arm but I would like a bit more return. Well placed elbows on his gradual spring of rib. Good topline and tail set with well developed thigh. On the move he would benefit from going a little slower to show off his front movement.
3rd Deacon’s Harlistream Rainstorm

Post Graduate Dog (9,2abs) The was a lot of variance in type in this class,
1st Mullins’ Seaheart Daegan at Dexanluc
This boy stands on bone feet with quality bone. He has a lovely lay of shoulder and good return of upper arm, though I would prefer more length. He shows maturity through he body and moderate rear angulation. His coat was in great condition. He moved steadily.
2nd Buckley’s Blacktoft Brindisi By Buckleyhill
Lovely headed dog, which I preferred over 1. He has good length of neck and good return of upper arm but again I would like more length. Plenty of dept to his rib and well turned rear. I would just like a little more animation to make the most of himself.
3rd Clark’s Esined Bright Idea

Limit Dog (7, 1abs)
1st Hall’s Rotherfield Just The Ticket
Headed a good class. Lovely head and expression. He has good shoulder placement giving a moderate length of neck. He has nice length of upper arm and well set elbows. He shows balance in body with good length of rib to his short loin. Well turned stifle and nicely set tail. He moved steadily showing good reach.
2nd Jones’ Hightyne Unforgettable at Braemist
I judged this boy a few years ago and he has matured well. He has a beautifully moulded head and kind eye and enough neck and good front angulation. He is mature through the body with a short loin and is moderately angulation in the rear. On the move he went with plenty of drive from his short hocks
3rd Ramunno’s Flatcharm Serious Pig

Open Dog (7)
1st Scaife’s Flatcharm Mr Fix It For Shennanjoy
He drew my eye when he entered the ring, he was just what I was looking for. Super head and kind dark eye, moderate length of neck, well placed shoulders with excellent length and return of upper arm. He has good depth to his rib with a gradual spring. Short in loin and short in hock. His tail is correctly set which didn’t stop wagging. On the move he went with drive and covered plenty of ground, lovely to watch. He was on top form today and deserved the CC & RBIS.
2nd Walker’s ShCh Lizzlog Shotgun Harry JW
A slightly different head on this boy but still correct. He is so balanced in profile with lovely front angulation giving well placed upper arm. Good through the body with depth of rib and loin. He is not as well angulated as 1 in rear but has good tailset and carriage. He moved steadily at the right pace as always from this handler.
3rd Nicholls, Nicholls & Price’s ShCh Llantrussa As Big As The Ritz
He completed a lovely trio which were hard to split. He was just a little out of coat on the day.

Special Open Liver Dog (3)
1st Sullivan’s Wyrebeck Shockwave BLIS
2nd Gribble’s Jazzanraga Adventurer
A stronger headed dog than 1, he has enough neck and good shoulders. His level topline leads to his nicely set tail. He is deep enough in rib and moderately angulated at the rear. He moved steadily on a good stride.
3rd Oxford’s Taranbeck Sorrel Rebel

Special Working Dog (3)
1st Bowen’s Clandrift Bring Me Sunshine JW SGWC KCWGC
Upstanding dog. Attractive head with good length of neck and ok shoulders. His upper arm has good length and return. His elbows are well placed and rib is deep. He has well developed first thigh, good bone and feet. On the move he was steady and accurate. BWIS
2nd Fox’s Satinbaze Cracksman For Blacktoft (AI) JW SGWC
This boy has matured well since I last judged him Lovely head, balance angulation front and rear. Stands on well boned legs and tight feet. Lovely tail set and carriage. On the move he was a little lazy but accurate coming and going.
3rd Reynolds’ Telurn Can’t Touch This VW SGWC