• Show Date: 15/08/2025
  • Show Type: Championship Show
  • Judged by: Richard Bott Contact Judge
  • Published Date: 10/02/2026

Welsh Kennel Club

Breed: Retriever (Labrador)

THE WELSH KENNEL CLUB

AUGUST 2025

RETRIEVER (LABRADOR)

Judge: Mr Richard Bott

BEST OF BREED : 2606 REYNOLDS, Mrs Laura Ir Sh Ch Arrowmoy Madame Butterfly

Dog CC : 2619 TULLOCH, Mrs Diana Sh Ch Binnaig Sea The Stars Over Tullochmohr JW

Res Dog CC : 2611 SHIRTON, Mrs Y Woolman Free And Easy

Bitch CC : 2606 REYNOLDS, Mrs Laura Ir Sh Ch Arrowmoy Madame Butterfly

Res Bitch CC : 2563 EVANS, Miss Emily Rom Ch Eminala Star Struck Farnfield

Best Puppy : 2611 SHIRTON, Mrs Y Woolman Free And Easy

Best Veteran : 2591 MILLS, Miss & Mrs R J & J E Trendlewood Day Dreaming

Best Special Beginner : 2598 PACKFORD-GARRETT, Mrs Amanda Tamazan In The Midnight Sky

Class 1172 VD (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 2623 WHITE, Miss Susan Vicford Aladdin Arghishalee (a.i.). Black boy 12 ½ years, still fit and in hard condition. Masculine head and good reach of neck, well made front assembly, level topline and good finish to croup. Thick tail carried well. Steady and positive action, super temperament.

Class 1173 MPD (4 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: 2611 SHIRTON, Mrs Y Woolman Free And Easy. Very smart and collected youngster, masculine head well proportioned and a gentle expression. Very clean through neck and shoulders with a good front assembly and desired return of forearm. Body proportions correct and ribs springing well, good width of thigh and stands on good legs and feet. Accurate on the out and back and full of fun and character. Very impressed with this youngster. RCC and BP

2nd: 2593 MILLS, Miss & Mrs R J & J E Jaybec Winter Yule. Another at 7 months who presents a clean outline, lovely head piece with dark eye and gentle expression good reach of neck and well made front. Ribs back to a firm loin, croup falls a little at this stage. Accurate profile movement just needs to settle as he matures on the out and back.

Class 1174 PD (4 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 2576 HODGE, Mr & Mrs & Miss Arv & R Naiken Island Hopping (ai). Choc. clean in outline and stands over ground. Masculine head, wouldn’t want him any stronger in back skull at this age, arched neck and well placed shoulders. Stands on good legs and feet, well ribbed and firm in loin. Tail set slightly low and carries a little high at the moment. Very accurate footfall and covered the ground with ease.

2nd: 2561 EDWARDS, Mrs Alison Frewlings Fordson Major At Bearstone. Black with a very appealing head and expression, good angles both ends, needs to firm up throughout and come together a little on the move. Has the essentials there just needs to fill his frame and mature.

3rd: 2540 BOLD, Miss J E Lakemeadow Gilbert's Gift.

Class 1175 JD (3 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 2619 TULLOCH, Mrs Diana Sh Ch Binnaig Sea The Stars Over Tullochmohr JW. Yellow who presents an impressive outline, masculine throughout and very mature. Correct head shape with good strength to foreface and large nose. Strong arched neck enough front angulation and chest developing well. Well ribbed back and firm in loin, good finish to the croup and thick tail. Wide quarters and good muscular development. Moved with power and drive once settled and had carriage in profile. Pleased to award him the CC

2nd: 2574 HARRIS, Ms Joyce Elizabeth Winsleywood Wilfred. Giving a lot away in maturity but presents a clean outline with an appealing head and expression. Strong neck well made front assembly. Ribs sprung and back, croup falls a little and tail needs to settle on the move. Once settled had an accurate footfall to take his place.

3rd: 2561 EDWARDS, Mrs Alison Frewlings Fordson Major At Bearstone.

Class 1176 YD (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 2604 PRICE, Mr Colin Rowanhol Obiwan Kenobi. Black, slightly smaller throughout but still has masculinity. Appealing expression and a well balanced head. Good neck and lay of shoulder, would like a little more return and length of leg to complete balance. Good rib and loin and width to thigh, croup falls a little. Thick tail used well on the move. Covered the ground and had a driving action, just sank into himself a little which spoilt his outline.

Class 1177 ND (5 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 2593 MILLS, Miss & Mrs R J & J E Jaybec Winter Yule. Repeat.

2nd: 2574 HARRIS, Ms Joyce Elizabeth Winsleywood Wilfred. Repeat.

3rd: 2561 EDWARDS, Mrs Alison Frewlings Fordson Major At Bearstone

Class 1178 GD (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 2579 KERR, Ms Leigh Trulace Ambassador. Choc dog, moderate throughout. Balanced angles but a little straight both ends. Pleasing head and expression and used his ears well. Strong neck and stands on good legs and feet. Well ribbed back and firm throughout. Steady and accurate on the move.

2nd: 2559 EDWARDS, Mrs Alison Frewlings Gary Player At Bearstone. Black Dog pleasing head and dark eye, arched neck, would like a little cleaner in throat. Level topline and firm in loin. Balanced angles and had an accurate footfall, not putting his all in today. Good coat and tail.

Class 1179 PGD (5 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 2541 BOLD, Miss J E Shaymiloney Saint Signed By Loubert. Black, good type and clean in outline. Pleasing head and expression. Strong neck and well placed shoulders, depth of forechest and well ribbed back. Firm in loin and well set thick tail. Width to thigh and in hard condition. Moved very true and covered the ground well to take his place.

2nd: 2545 BRADDON, Mrs F. E. M. & BRADDON, Mr D. L. Trendlewood One More Time. Yellow standing over plenty of ground and has style on the move. Pleasing head but would prefer a darker eye. Arched neck, would prefer a little more return of forearm. Well ribbed back and firm in loin. Good width of thigh and uses himself well in profile action. Could be tidier coming towards.

3rd: 2539 BAMBROOK, Mrs Karen & BAMBROOK, Mr Carey Winsleywood Waghorn At Ravoakar JW

Class 1180 MdLD (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 2535 ALLEN, Mrs C Allen & Mr D Timouron Olimpio. Yellow, compact in body and has good substance. Pleasing head with defined stop and gentle expression. Arched neck and decent lay of shoulder, would like more return. Well ribbed and short loin, still needs to develop in forechest. Powerful quarters and moved with drive. Could be tidier coming towards.

Class 1181 LD (7 Entries) Abs: 4

1st: 2573 HARRIS, Ms Joyce Elizabeth Winsleywood Wellington JW. Yellow with a masculine head and dark eye giving a gentle expression. Strong neck and well placed shoulders and enough return. Level topline and well ribbed back to a firm loin and good width of thigh. Well muscled and in hard condition. Moved carrying himself well in profile.

2nd: 2532 ALLEN, Mrs C Allen & Mr D Timouron Secret Liaison. Black, masculine and has type. Pleasing head and expression, well proportioned skull to muzzle. Arched neck and good lay of shoulder, would like more return. Level topline, croup falls slightly. Well ribbed back. Moved covering the ground well but could be tidier out and back. In good coat and thick tail.

3rd: 2562 EDWARDS, Mrs Alison Ashland's Nothing For Granted At Bearstone Naf Taf.

Class 1182 OD (8 Entries) Abs: 4

1st: 2575 HODGE, Mr & Mrs & Miss Arv & R Sh Ch Ir Sh Ch Naiken East Meets West (ai) JW. Black dog, masculine throughout, head a little strong in back skull for my taste. Strong arched neck and well placed shoulders, stands on good legs and feet. Level topline and good finish to the croup. Width to thigh and in hard condition, moved very well to win the class.

2nd: 2618 TULLOCH, Mrs Diana Sh Ch Binnaig Bonnach For Tullochmohr Jw. Yellow, masculine throughout with a pleasing head and expression, arched neck and good lay of shoulder. Stands on good legs and feet. Well ribbed back and firm in loin although a little longer than I prefer. Powerful quarters and had drive in profile.

3rd: 2542 BRACKNER, Mr Barry Original Soundtrack Del Trango For Brupurhat. Very nice dog to go over clean lines and well balanced. Sadly not fluid in front today.

Class 1183 SBD/B (4 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 2598 PACKFORD-GARRETT, Mrs Amanda Tamazan In The Midnight Sky. Black, appealing head and expression, well made front assembly, ribbed back needs to firm in topline, good legs and feet. Width to thigh and used herself well on the move with an accurate footfall.

2nd: 2597 PACKFORD-GARRETT, Mrs Amanda Tamazan In The Moonlight. Choc. Feminine head and gentle expression. Good front assembly, needs to firm in topline, good width to thigh, croup falls a little. Needs to settle on the move.

3rd: 2562 EDWARDS, Mrs Alison Ashland's Nothing For Granted At Bearstone Naf Taf

Class 1184 VB (7 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 2591 MILLS, Miss & Mrs R J & J E Trendlewood Day Dreaming. Clean and balanced in outline, well proportioned head, eyes could be a little darker. Clean neck and well placed shoulders. Straight front and good legs and feet, well ribbed back and level topline. Good width of thigh and used herself well on the move and had carriage.

2nd: 2607 SCUTCHER, Mrs A Winsleywood Wild Daisy JW. Very clean in outline, feminine head with a mischievous expression. Strong neck and well placed shoulders, a little shorter in return. Good through the rib and loin and has width to thigh and good muscular development. Moved well in profile just needs to settle going away.

3rd: 2620 WALLACE, Mrs J Ann Tiaja Love In The Sun

Class 1185 MPB (4 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: 2544 BRACKNER, Mr Barry Brupurhat Star In Sight. Yellow with a clean and balanced outline. Pleasing head and expression, strong neck and well placed shoulders, stands on good legs and feet. Firm topline on the move and well set tail. Good angles both ends and once settled she has a very accurate footfall, loved her attitude and style.

2nd: 2605 PRICE, Mr Colin Rowanhol Wonderful Tonight. Appealing youngster with a feminine head which still needs to break a little. Balanced angles both ends but a little straighter at this stage of development. Ribs are well sprung. Just needs to firm up throughout and mature. Accurate footfall on the move and had carriage.

Class 1186 PB (4 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 2543 BRACKNER, Mr Barry Haselorhill High Society For Brupurhat. Black with a beautiful head and expression, neat well used ears. Arched neck and a very good front assembly and stands on good legs and feet. Well ribbed back and firm in loin, on the stack a little bum high at the moment but levels on the move. Good width of thigh and used herself well on the move. Very promising youngster. BPB.

2nd: 2577 HODGE, Mr & Mrs & Miss Arv & R Naiken Inspiral (ai). Choc. Compact and well balanced both ends but a little straighter at this stage than one. Very clean and strong neck and a firm topline which never faltered. Stands on good legs and fantastic feet. Width to thigh and in hard condition. Thick tail and good coat. Moved very well in profile showing balance and drive, a little close behind at this stage.

3rd: 2605 PRICE, Mr Colin Rowanhol Wonderful Tonight

Class 1187 JB (11 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 2533 ALLEN, Mrs C Allen & Mr D Midnight Blue Ivy To Timouron. Black bitch who is very typey and balanced. Well shaped and proportioned head and gentle expression. Strong neck and enough return of forearm. Well ribbed back and good finish to the croup. Width to thigh and used herself well on the move.

2nd: 2614 STOKER, Mrs Emma Madgack Monkey Puzzle. Choc. Very nice type, clean in outline and well balanced throughout. Feminine well proportioned head, well made front assembly and firm in topline. Balanced angles and very steady and accurate on the move.

3rd: 2608 SCUTCHER, Mrs A Winsleywood Wicked.

Class 1188 YB (5 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 2572 VAN DEN HEUVEL, Mrs Jackolien Greyhill's Black Velvet. Really liked this bitch, super head and expression, clean lines and well balanced throughout. Arched neck which fitted neatly into well placed shoulders and a desired return. Depth to chest and well ribbed back to a firm and compact loin. Width to thighs and in hard muscular condition. She moved effortlessly and covered the ground with ease. Pushed hard for top honours.

2nd: 2550 CLAYTON, Mrs C & CLAYTON, Mr D Rochevale Harmony. Clean in outline, feminine head and dark eye giving a gentle expression. Good neck and enough lay of shoulder, still needs to fill in forechest as she matures. Ribs were well sprung and loin was firm and compact. Level topline and a well set tail which was thick and used to advantage on the move. Covered the ground well, moved a little close behind.

3rd: 2598 PACKFORD-GARRETT, Mrs Amanda Tamazan In The Midnight Sky.

Class 1189 NB (6 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: 2614 STOKER, Mrs Emma Madgack Monkey Puzzle. Repeat.

2nd: 2609 SCUTCHER, Mrs A Winsleywood Witchcraft. Yellow, clean in outline, feminine head with a dark eye and very appealing expression. Clean through the neck and shoulders and well ribbed back. Width to thigh and in hard condition. Out of coat today but could feel the texture. Moved with carriage in profile.

3rd: 2581 KING, Mrs F Mikmaqlabs Heart's Desire

Class 1190 GB (6 Entries) Abs: 3

1st: 2621 WALLACE, Mrs J Ann Dreammake For Tiaja (Imp Dnk) JW. Clean in outline, feminine head and expression, would prefer slightly darker eye. Strong neck and well placed shoulders, well ribbed back and firm in loin. Good finish to the croup and correctly placed tail, thick and used well. Had carriage in profile, could be tidier out and back.

2nd: 2608 SCUTCHER, Mrs A Winsleywood Wicked. Feminine head of good proportions and a mischievous look in her eye. Strong arched neck and well placed shoulders, firm in topline and well ribbed back. Width of thigh and hard muscular condition. Moved with reach and drive, out of coat today.

3rd: 2615 TATCHELL, Mr & Mrs Huw Smokeycot Nostalga Queen.

Class 1191 PGB (7 Entries) Abs: 3

1st: 2583 LAPPER, Mr Tom Tomative Annabelle JW. Black with typical outline, pleasing head a little stronger in back skull and would like a shade more length of muzzle. Good through the neck and shoulders and stands on good legs and neat feet. Well ribbed back and level topline held throughout. Width to thigh and in hard muscular condition. Moved with drive and carriage. In good coat and a thick tail.

2nd: 2546 BRADDON, Mrs F. E. M. & BRADDON, Mr D. L. Trendlewood Tiger Lily JW. Yellow, balanced outline and pleasing head and expression, would like a shade darker eye. Good reach of neck and enough lay of shoulder. Well ribbed back and compact loin, developed quarters and moved well in profile, could be tighter in elbow coming towards.

3rd: 2588 MANNING, Mrs Wendy Overmarsh Seventh Hour JW.

Class 1192 MdLB (3 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 2600 PHILLIPS, Mrs R M Rochevale Gypsy At Sheenaron Jw. Feminine with the right amount of substance, pleasing head with a gentle expression. Good reach of neck and well placed shoulders. Good through the rib and loin and has a super tail set, carriage and thick tail. Moved with an accurate footfall and covered the ground, just lacked enthusiasm today. Liked her a lot.

2nd: 2592 MILLS, Miss & Mrs R J & J E Jaybec Winter Wispa JW. Pale yellow who is very good on the move having drive and carriage. Slightly stronger in head and would prefer a darker eye. Shoulders well placed and enough return. Firm topline and well set tail. Just casting coat today but a really honest bitch.

Class 1193 LB (7 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: 2613 STOKER, Mrs Emma Madgack Morella. Choc, lovely make and shape, feminine and well proportioned head with gentle expression. Arched neck and well made front assembly. Stands on good legs and feet and has a good length of leg. Level topline and good finish to croup, thick tail set very slightly higher than I prefer. Width to thigh and used herself well on the move and covered the ground with ease.

2nd: 2531 ALLEN, Mrs C Allen & Mr D Timouron Confidential. Black, liked her for type and balance. Pleasing head and expression but would like a slightly tighter eye, ears very good and used well. Arched neck and well placed shoulder, level topline and good finish to the croup. Balanced angles and moved steadily but lacked enthusiasm and drive today.

3rd: 2565 FARRAR, Miss C J Donamick Crests Of Waves For Henissy.

Class 1194 OB (11 Entries) Abs: 5

1st: 2606 REYNOLDS, Mrs Laura Ir Sh Ch Arrowmoy Madame Butterfly. Very appealing outline, compact and a good length of leg. Feminine head which is well proportioned and has a gentle expression. Arched neck and well placed shoulders, good return and depth to chest, topline is like a table top, ribs well back, sprung and firm in compact loin. Tail set on well and thick. Good bend of stifle and developed muscular condition. Moved with power and used herself well having drive and style. My pleasure to award her the CC and BOB.

2nd: 2563 EVANS, Miss Emily Rom Ch Eminala Star Struck Farnfield. Another very smart bitch with a lovely head and expression, ears used to advantage and framed her expression. Arched neck and well placed shoulders, well ribbed back but slightly longer in loin. Width to thigh and in hard muscular condition. Presented beautifully. Moved true out and back but not quite the front extension of one on the last run around. RCC.

3rd: 2556 COODE, Mr D Ch Warringah's Pippingarra