Ulster Golden Retriever Club

The Ulster Golden Retriever club 27th September 2025

Can I say a huge thank you to the society for inviting me to judge your breed club show, I was absolutely delighted with the quality of the entry. The club had suffered some sad news in the previous few days but as the saying goes the show must go on and go on it did. I have to thank the wonderful lady who looked after myself all day and obviously my stewards who really did keep the ring flowing well. Following the Belfast champ show made it a little restrictive with timing but it was fine. Thank you to the exhibitors and dogs for a most enjoyable day. I believe it was the first time the club had joined in with Belfast as a partnership show and how it well it worked for them.  I wish the club all the best with future shows.

Baby puppy

1st Copley, Ashhbyglen true colours at Emmabe @ 5months old he is such a smart promising youngster , his head is so well balanced and proportion, with the slightly rounded skull. Should have a very promising future.

Veteran (8, 5)

1st Wallis, Blue Gemstone Katrina at Camellis, A dog so well balanced, I loved his overall outline, nothing overdone in anyway. He moved as his balance showed moving with very little effort true for and aft. He made me smile with his expression. Delighted to make Best veteran in show.

2nd Copley, Sh Ch Monchique Imperial beau at Emmabe jw ir ch, close up to winner today so much to like about him, from his gentle kind expression, well balanced head and balanced body so much to like about him.

3rd Gerhold, Sh Ch Jaymardy Indigo Pacific jw

Minor puppy dog (1)

1st Carlton, Thistlegate Sonoma moon, at just 6 months old he showed and moved like a veteran. I was particularly impressed with his depth of chest and strong body, he moved so soundly and collected. One to watch for the future and congratulations on best puppy in show.

Puppy dog

1st Carlton, Thistlegate Sonoma Moon

2nd Auderer-Siegele, Drombeg George Clooney, quality youngster, today I preferred the head of the winner but I’m sure things will change as he develops. Such a lovely dog in all aspects.

Junior dog (6-4)

1st Thomson, Warrentor Yairi at Corsemaul, lovely youngster so typical of his age and development, good length of neck and well developed fore chest. So well balanced in body, well sprung ribs and strong short loin, strong quarters. moved soundly.

2nd Smullen, Moyglaa just too sweat (atc BB546886IKC), slighter built dog than winner today, but his head and expression almost smiling at me. Personally I would prefer a tighter front. Moved so true behind.

Yearling dog ( 4-1)

1st Mcgeoch, Ambersun Glaswegin at Nedlezah, so much to like about this youngster, from his well-made shoulder angulation to his true level topline and well set on tail. He moved as he is built soundly and balanced with a smooth free flowing striding action.

2nd Marshall, Cadwst Spring River, missed his first class and overall took a while for him to settle which affected his movement that being a little over enthusiastic.. However he is so full of quality , would like to see him again as he develops.

3rd Thomson, Warrentor Yairi at Corsemaul

Novice dog ( 3)

1st Carlton, Thistlegate Sonoma moon(repeat)

2nd Thomson, Warrentor Yairi at Corsemaul (repeat)

3rd Stallard, Ballybarkin Jack Daniels at Maplerose

Graduate dog ( 4)

1st Marshall, Cadwest Spring River(repeat) however he was more settled and together in this class.

2nd Thomson, Warrentor Yairi at Corsemaul (repeat)

3rd Stallard, Ballybarkin Jack Daniels at Maplerose (repeat)

Post graduate dog ( 3)

1st McDonald, Lamancha Take a Chance JW, won this class on his sound and true movement, he has such a kind soft expression, with a good skull shape free from coarseness, strong neck and good shoulders and a well-developed pro sternum. So much to like about. He was pushed hard to win the class by the equally quality dog.

2nd Middlemass, Harmarjoy youre my love jw how he pushed winner hard today, such great quality dog I loved his head and expression, good strong body and overall good conformation. He moved so well and true.

3rd Mcguagan, Westlow the legend of fingal to invergoil Culzean

Limit dog ( 7, 1)

1st Law, Sandti Back of the Net, I particularly like this dog in his overall outline and shape, nothing out of place and everything in place, good strong body and level topline which he did hold when on the move.

2nd Wallis, Lamancha Roll on the good times, I preferred this dogs head and balance and expression today his eyes spoke to you as he was judge. However just lost out to winner on the positive movement today.

3rd Gerhold, Navilis Vivat Vivaldi JW (imp ukr)

Open dog

1st Lewis, Fairwinds in Space Man JW, well he won a strong class of quality dogs, I loved his overall shape and outline, not the biggest of dogs but well within size. His head and expression displayed true breed type that being well proportioned, good rounded skull and such kind expressive eyes. His overall balance gave me the impression of power and quality, he moved so true holding his topline as he went. Delighted to award him the DCC today over a top quality dog.

2nd Archibald, Sh Ch / Ir Sh Ch Abinvale Firestorm (Ai), larger framed dog than winner today, but his place could not be denied he is so full of quality and presented in top class coat and condition what a credit he is to a owners and breeders alike. RDCC.

3rd Gerhold, Navilis Nouveau Venu JW (imp UKK)

Baby puppy bitch

1st Byers, Drumkilty Cheers for Balibeau, I fell for this puppy with all my heart, however using my head she is an absolute delight to judge, she is so full of quality and promise. Her overall outline and conformation is so true and so well put together. I wish her well for the future. Best baby puppy in show.

2nd Lewis, Zenevieva Million Dollars for Fairwinds (AI) IKC, longer cast that winner today, but stood and moved like a veteran, but yet still allowing herself to be a baby puppy.

Veteran (7-1)

1st Rogers, Sh Ch Rojillair Evening Magic of Odarla, I was impressed with her overall outline and conformation, displaying everybit the well built true golden retriever. I was particularly impressed with her head, neck and shoulders. She is so well built.

2nd Lewis, Sh Ch Lovehayne Bijou among Fairwinds JW, today I preferred the front movement of the winner. But still a top quality bitch in my opinion she reflects everything the breed standard asks for.

3rd Auderer-Siegele, Drombeg Promise

Minor puppy (3)

1st Worsley, Bushbane Jump, at just 6 months old she is so very well built, from her head and soft expression to her good strong body. She moved well especially when viewed in profile, her footfall was so sure and correct. Should have bright future.

2nd Hill, Smith, Megarvey Cocomelon at 8 months of age she is so similar in build to winner, presented in top class coat and condition, I felt she wasn’t moving as positively as winner today. However im sure they will change places from time to time.

3rd Mcdonald, Lamancha unstoppable,

 Puppy bitch (6-2)

1st Forman, Ambersun Winter Treasure, top quality puppy so full of life, from her soft expression to well built shoulders she is absolutely delightful. Her overall quality and conformation is true. Best wishes for the future.

2nd Hill & Smith,Megarvey Cocomelon (repeat)

3rd Auderer-Siegele, Drombeg Gwendolyn (ATC BC38888IKC)

Junior bitch (4-1)

1st Nelson, Cadwest Song of Spring, my notes say WOW, she pushed the winners hard today, I’m particularly impressed with her overall build and conformation. Using the words that if a dog is built right it will move right and she certainly did. Overall great balance from her head to her tail.

2nd Forman, Ambersun Winter Treasure (repeat)

3rd Hanmore, Drombeg Estrella (ATC BC38888ikc)

Yearling Bitch (3)

1st Williamson, Putjade Patience Required by Sandti, she certainly pulled out all the stops today especially with her true positive movement. In profile her footfall was a pleasure to see. I loved her overall shape and outline, presented in top class coat and condition.

2nd Clarkson, Drumkilty Nollaig shona, today I preferred the winner in movement but again same comments apply her overall conformation was a pleasure to see and judge.

3rd McCuaig Rosechael Little light of Rue

Novice B(4-2)

1st Forman, Ambersun Winter Treasure (repeat)

2nd Hill, Smith, Megarvey Coccomelon (repeat)

Graduate bitch (4-1)

1st McCuiag, Rosechael Raghery Rose (IKC) well-built bitch but overall quality and substance did shout Golden Retriever, in my opinion you do need to put your hands on this bitch to feel the overall quality especially in body. She moved so well and positive.

2nd Harper, Drumkilty one night stand for sandaula, I liked her overall conformation and substance, but would prefer more positive front movement.

3rd Dalton, Macodon Karens Lady (atcBC49961(ikc

Post graduate bitch (5-3)

1st Nelson, Willowlawn Staycation at Cadwest, I notice she is the dam of my junior winner today and again she herself is out of the top drawer, she is lovely overall, in great coat and condition and moves so well.

2nd Mccuaig, Rosechael Raghery Rose (IKC) (repeat)

Limit Bitch (11-3)

1st Rodgers, Ambersun Passione of Odarla JW, I was really impressed with this bitch, she is so full of quality and so well built she moved as expected covering the ground effortlessly. Her overall balance and conformation is so pleading to see. from her head to her tail I just liked her and delighted to award her the RBCC

2nd McDonald,Lamancha Question the truth SHce, sadly this bitch wasn’t showing at her best today she was spooked by the coffee stand that decided to give a blast of steam. i gave her time to get herself together which she did and she certainly deserved her place in this strong limit class. Overall she is a little heavier than winner but she is so full of quality. I liked her.

3rd Arnold, Balibeau keep er lit

Open Bitch (11-2)

1st Archibold, Sh Ch/IrSh Ch Abinvale Arrieta (AI) what an absolutely delightful top quality bitch she is, she made my day with her top quality head and expression, her strong neck, flowing into well angulated shoulders such a good prosternum and depth of chest, her good well balanced body, strong short loin and good strong quarters. How she moves is a pleasure to see, her footfall is so true, holding her topline as she goes effortlessly but still covering ground well. I was delighted to award her the BCC and BOB. Thank you for giving me the privilege of judging her.

2nd Clarkson Sh Ch Drumkilty yours truly jw, again such similar comments apply to her as does to the winner, her head is so well balanced with such a soft melting expression. She is so well balanced overall in body. She moved well covering the ground with ease.

3rd Sh Ch Cadwest Eternal Flame