Manchester Dog Show Society

MANCHESTER CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

RETRIEVER (GOLDEN) DOGS

Judge: Mr Richard Bott

Thank you to the society for the invitation to judge and to the exhibitors for giving me a quality entry to go through. I thought that presentation was very good throughout.

MPD (13 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: MONTEVERDE, Mr. Giovanni & MORSS, Mrs. Heather Oppenheimer Oligarchia.

He is so very well balanced for his age and has a lovely head shape with dark eyes and super pigment. Excellent neck and shoulders, super front assembly, well boned legs and round feet. He has plenty of body and well sprung ribs, strong loin and good finish to his croup. Good through the quarters and very collected on the move.

2nd: EYSYMONTT, Mrs Dorota Great Times Ahead Comfortzone.

Another who impressed on the move. I liked his make, shape and outline but he was not as firm in topline as the winner. His head is very handsome with a melting expression. Well angulated both ends with good substance throughout.

3rd: ARCHIBALD, Mr, Mrs & Miss F, E & E Abinvale Cum Laude (ai)

PD (15 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: MONTEVERDE, Mr. Giovanni & MORSS, Mrs. Heather Oppenheimer Oligarchia. Repeat.

2nd: EYSYMONTT, Mrs Dorota Great Times Ahead Comfortzone. Repeat.

3rd: TAYLOR, Mr Paul Thornywait Sky Diver

JD (7 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: HOLMES, Ms J Ashbyglen Excalibur.

He won this class on his overall balance and clean outline. He has a masculine and well proportioned head with dark eyes and a gentle expression. Good reach of neck and well angulated front, depth of forechest and well sprung ribs carried well back. He is a little long on loin but maintains his topline. Excellent quarters and used himself well on the move.

2nd: MAIN, Mrs S I Putjade Perran By Gwyngala.

Placed 4th in puppy. He has a pleasing outline, head and expression, balanced angulation but needs to firm in topline on the move and settle in front action. Good neck and shoulders but would like a shade more depth. Good quarters and finish to croup.

3rd: WEDGE, Mrs L J Putjade Pit Stop At Riverscharm Cnaf

YD (11 Entries) Abs: 3

1st: ZUBAIR, Mrs S M & LOACH, Miss S A Thornywait Royal Rebel.

Dark gold boy who presents a super outline with good finish to croup. Masculine head of good proportions with dark eyes and a gentle expression. Good pigment. He flows through the neck and shoulders and has a well made front assembly. Good bone, deep chest, ribs carried well back, level topline and good finish to croup. Well made quarters used to advantage on the move. He flew his tail to begin with but settled down to carry it level.

2nd: MONTEVERDE, Mr. Giovanni & MORSS, Mrs. Heather Olvinglay Gan Amhras Jw.

A young dog who has everything required; he just needs time. Handsome head with the most appealing of expressions. Super arched neck and well placed shoulders. Good legs and feet and he is developing well in forechest. Carries a super topline and his tail set is correct. Well made quarters, super condition; he just needs to finish and fill his frame.

3rd: FOREMAN, Mr & Mrs Gary & Teresa Ambersun Summer Son

GD (7 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: LOACH, Miss S A & ZUBAIR, mrs Sm Putjade Poldark.

A well balanced dark boy who is clean in outline, balanced and full of quality. Pleasing head with a dark eye, gentle expression and defined stop. Very good neck and shoulders, desired return of upper arm, strongly boned legs. Well sprung ribs carried well back, firm loin. Level topline, good finish to croup and enough bend of stifle. Very good profile movement, just needs to settle in front coming towards.

2nd: HARRIS, Miss Amanda & BALL, Mr Nathan Wemcrest Out Of This World JW.

Another dark boy who appealed for his make and shape. Well balanced masculine head with a nice amount of work in it. Strong neck, well laid shoulders, topline could be slightly firmer and he is a tad longer in loin than the winner. Well developed quarters, good finish to croup. Used himself well on profile movement.

3rd: MAIN, Mrs S I Putjade Perran By Gwyngala

PGD (10 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: LAW, Mrs Elizabeth Sandti Back Of The Net.

An honest type who is very well constructed with a masculine head, dark eyes and a gentle expression. Good through neck and shoulders and well balanced throughout. Correct in topline and finish, good quarters. His effortless movement won him the class. He held his shape and had carriage.

2nd: BIRKIN-GREEN, Mrs S & GRIPTON, Mr JW & GRIPTON, MR Sansue Love Flame (re-import).

Larger chap but still balanced and without any sign of coarseness. He needs to finish and mature but there is lots to like about him. Masculine head, dark eye, soft expression. Good bone and cat like feet. Level topline, good finish to croup and powerful quarters. Covers plenty of ground on the move

3rd: POUNDS-LONGHURST, Mrs Susan Mossburn Galloping Major JW

LD (12 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: BARDOSSY, Dr Eszter Dewmist Dream Weaver JW.

Terrific outline on this pale cream boy who is so well made and of excellent proportions. His head is balanced and well chiselled with dark brown eyes and well set ears. His neck is a good length, clean and muscular and flows into his well laid shoulders. Excellent return of upper arm gives plenty of dog in front, he has plenty of heart and lung room, deep ribs, a level topline and a good finish to his croup. His quarters are strong and powerful with good second thighs and well bent stifles. He is powerful on the move with a good driving action and his long and free stride ensures he covers plenty of ground. CC and BOB, in agreement with my co judge..

2nd: BLACK, Mrs Avril & BLACK, Mr Iain Bencoe Just In Time Del Avrain Jw Ir J Ch.

Similar in make and shape to the winner. Another with a well moulded head and dark eyes. Strong neck, well laid shoulders. Elbows not quite as tight as the winner’s. Good topline and ribbing, good finish to croup and well bent stifles. Moved well covering plenty of ground.

3rd: WILLIAMS, Mr E E & WILLIAMS, Mrs P C Cesarka Sea Shanty JW

OD (10 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: DUNBAR, Miss Linsey Sh Ch Linirgor Tomich JW.

At 8 years old he shows no sign of his age. Masculine head with dark eyes and a gentle expression. Strong arched neck flows into well laid shoulders. Enough return of upper arm, deep chest, level topline and well set tail. Good bone and feet. Moved freely with drive and an accurate footfall. Pushed hard for top honours.

2nd: BARDOSSY, Dr Eszter Ch Jww'21 Dewmist Just A Spell.

I liked his make and shape and length of leg. Handsome well moulded head with dark eyes and a soft expression, good reach of neck and well placed shoulders, enough return of forearm, level topline and good finish to croup. Used his well bent stifles to power him round the ring. True out and back and held his topline.

3rd: BAWDEN, Miss Cheryl Sh Ch Balsamina Beachcomber At Darthill JW

VD (6 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: TRINDER, Mr Anthony Sh Ch Thornywait San Valentino JW Sh.CM.

He presents an impressive outline and has the most attractive of heads with dark eyes and good pigment. He has a strong neck that flows cleanly into his well laid shoulders, terrific front assembly and good length of leg. His topline is level and he has good finish to his croup and a well set on tail. Loin and legs are strong and muscular and his stifles are well bent. Today he was on his toes and moved with great reach, drive and carriage to take the RCC.

2nd: THOMSON, Mrs Linda Corsemaul I'm Staying Jw.

Masculine and well balanced with a pleasing head and expression. Good neck, balanced angles both ends. Level topline held throughout, well turned stifles. Moved true but carried his tail just a shade low.

3rd: SWAINE, Mr Peter & SWAINE, Mrs Debbie Kallixel Caramel Delight

SBD (8 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: QUILL, Mrs Kateryna Hosarvar Ninito.

I liked his make and shape but he could stand a little straighter in front. Good neck and shoulders, level topline, good finish to croup. Moves freely covering plenty of ground.

2nd: MIDDLETON-COLLINS, Mrs Rebecca & MIDDLETON-COLLINS Berrymeade A Fool In Love Of Jasperleigh JW.

A very smart dog whose tail carriage let him down. He has a lovely head and eye, straight front, level topline and well bent stifles. Moved covering the ground well.

3rd: MOORE, Miss Sarah Tenfield Klipspringer With Auryngra.