Golden Retriever Club Of Scotland

GRCS CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 12.04.25 - BITCHES

 I would like to start with thanking the committee of the GRCS for my invitation to judge Bitches at their 2025 Championship Show.

I thoroughly enjoyed my day which was made possible by the warm, friendly and hospitable committee who could not have done more, by my excellent stewards Linsey & Gillian who worked so hard & were completely in tune with me & of course the beautiful girls I had the privilege & honour to go over by kind invitation of their owners. A big thank you to everyone. I have previously judged for the GRCS at their Breed Club Open Show in 1998 before giving my first set of CC’s in 2000 at Scottish Breeds.

Overall temperaments were superb as they should be, I know, but I always feel it needs to be acknowledged. I had two areas of “concern”. Firstly, I found quite a few incorrect bites. Secondly the rear movement, in particular hocks, was not good in quite a few exhibits – I appreciate a certain amount of allowance must be made for the surface of the ring but it is clearly something to be aware of. On a positive note, my hands were clean at the end of the day & overall presentation & condition was very good. The depth of quality was exceptional particularly in some of the younger classes.

BABY PUPPY BITCH (4,0)

This class was such a pleasure – four lovely babies all at different stages of development, as you would expect. They were all enjoying their day out & my choice of order was:

1ST Maynard Mr RC & Mrs LJE WEISFORD BORN OF THE SEA TO CHINNORDALE – for me this young lady was the most balanced out of the four on the day – she happily stood four square with her lovely conformation & moved confidently with accuracy & drive. I was delighted to award her the class making her my BEST BABY PUPPY BITCH.

2ND Savage Ms K WEISFORD OCEAN SOUNDS (ATC IKC) – litter sister to my class winner & very similar in conformation & movement. The differences between them were so small making my decision very close.

3RD Calder Miss S GLENRIOCH TOORIE BUNNET

VETERAN BITCH (13,4)

A quality class with some beautiful girls to choose from

1ST Lewis Mrs S & Miss M SH CH LOVEHAYNE BIJOU AMONG FAIRWINDS JW - I have always admired this quality bitch from afar – so elegant & beautifully constructed – she was such a pleasure to go over with her lovely clean lines & she definitely didn’t disappoint me on the move. Rightly so she was to be my BEST VETERAN BITCH & with my co judges agreement BEST VETERAN IN SHOW.

2ND McFarlane Miss K BLUEBRAES JACOBITE LASS – I loved this happy girl’s overall construction - she had excellent front & rear angulation & stood four square with the waggiest of tails. Excellent reach of neck & the prettiest of heads. She was at one with her handler. She showed & moved like a dream. Her first time in Veteran I believe - I’m sure she will have a great “Veteran Career”.

3RD Robbins Mrs D & Rowark Mrs P QUAKERHALL LADY BOUNTIFUL BY BREKSWOOD JW

VINTAGE BITCH (7,1)

1ST Williamson Mr S & Mrs T THORNYWAIT ATOMIC BETTY FOR SANDTI – another extremely happy show girl enjoying her day out – such a joy to watch. I have judged her previously & done her well. She has such good sound overall construction & happy sound movement. It was my pleasure to give her this class.

2ND Middlemiss Mr K & Mrs J EVENMINT AUTUMNAL LEAVES AT HARMARJOY – another lovely happy showgirl at one with her handler – balanced construction with level topline presented in good coat & condition. Also moved well.

3RD Brown Miss G FENPINQUE GLITTERSPELLE

SPECIAL WORKING BITCH (3,2)

1ST Waddell Ms A NEW YEAR'S EVE DATE LOYAL GOLD AT SEANCAER (IMP POL) – this young lady stood alone but was deserving of her place. Shown to perfection by her handler. She was presented in beautiful shiny dark coat & I loved her overall balance. She certainly is very eyecatching.

MINOR PUPPY BITCH (9,3)

Such a beautiful class – my first & second place winners were a delight & I’m sure will swap places many times in the future

1ST Taylor Miss C & Tenn Mr M STRETTONHILLS HAPPY HOUR – absolutely loved this baby from the tip of her nose to her tail. Great balance & construction all presented in beautiful mid gold coat. She filled my eye completely & she moved steadily with accuracy & drive. I was delighted to give her this class & the Puppy class making her my BEST PUPPY BITCH & with no hesitation from my co judge BEST PUPPY IN SHOW.

2ND List Ms L HAYDENGOLD LATEST GOSSIP – I felt so spoilt to have the pleasure of judging two such lovely babies. Another quality girl who is also beautifully constructed making my decision between them very difficult. Another with a lovely balanced outline. So pleased I had the opportunity to give her the Maiden class later which she thoroughly deserved.

3RD Smith Mr T & Mrs L GOLDMARKER LUMINORA

PUPPY BITCH (11,2)

1ST Taylor Miss C & Tenn Mr M STRETTONHILLS HAPPY HOUR

2ND List Ms L HAYDENGOLD LATEST GOSSIP

3RD Nelson Mrs V CADWST SONG OF SPRING

JUNIOR BITCH (10,1)

1ST Wheeldon Mr M & Hurry Miss K DEWMIST DOLCE VITA WITH CATNNELS (IMP SWE) JW – another very close decision between my first two places. This young lady is beautiful in profile. She has very elegant, clean lines with great reach of neck, excellent front & rear angulation & level topline. Shown & presented to perfection.

2ND Clarkson Mrs F DRUMKILTY NOLLAIG SHONA JW – beautiful young lady who so easily could have been my class winner – she has very similar attributes to my winner with her excellent construction – my final decision was made on the smallest of points.

3RD Foster Mr B & Mrs C AURISTELA SINGING HINNIE JW

YEARLING BITCH (9,6)

I feel I’m starting to repeat myself but another close decision between the first two

1ST Munro Mrs C & Mr J THORNYWAIT ROYAL DESTINY FOR GLENBUIE JW – presented in beautiful coat & condition this young lady oozes quality. She has excellent overall construction, with level topline, straight front legs & tight feet. Shown & moved with style.

2ND Robbins Mrs D & Rowark Mrs P BREKSWOOD HONEY BEE JW – lovely compact girl with good front & rear angulation, straight front with the tightest of feet expertly handled & moved with accuracy & drive.

3RD Williamson Mr S & Mrs T PUTJADE PARTLY CLOUDY OVER SANDTI

MAIDEN BITCH (8,2)

1ST List Ms L HAYDENGOLD LATEST GOSSIP

2ND Smith Mr T & Mrs L GOLDMARKER LUMINORA – I really liked this sweet girl who is still a real baby but possesses very good overall construction. She comes into her own completely on the move – that is when you can see all her qualities at their best – I feel she has a very bright future

3RD Foster Mr B & Mrs C AURISTELA GINGER ROGERS

NOVICE BITCH 10,5)

1ST Nelson Mrs V CADWST SONG OF SPRING – pretty compact girl presented in beautiful coat & condition, feminine head with sweetest of expressions, good overall construction.

2ND McFarlane Miss K BLUEBRAES LA DAME BLANCHE – a more elegant girl freestood with a very pretty pale coat, good reach of neck into level topline with good front & rear angulation. Needs a little time I feel to develop into her full potential.

3RD Foster Mr B & Mrs C AURISTELA GINGER ROGERS

TYRO BITCH (9,6)

1ST Foster Mr B & Mrs C AURISTELA GINGER ROGERS - pretty blonde girl with great front & rear angulation, good reach of neck, straight front & tight feet, feminine head & expression – handled & moved really well.

2ND Purdie Mrs G THORNYWAIT BRING ME LUCK – beautiful dark golden girl with good sound construction – she has everything there just needs a little more time to reach her full potential.

3RD Holmes Mrs JE AMIRENE INNOCENCE LOL

UNDERGRADUATE BITCH (9,4)

1ST Grady Miss M Young Miss K GLENRIOCH LILY SAVAGE – I really loved this young lady – excellent confirmation throughout presenting a very pleasing outline. She has the prettiest of heads & a very attractive mid gold coat. Her movement is accurate but she needed a bigger ring to show it off to its fullest potential. I will watch her with great interest.

2ND Riley Mrs SF JASROLYN DOE RAY ME AMONG WYLLOH JW – pretty mid gold girl with good front & rear angulation, excellent reach of neck, feminine head & moved well.

3RD Purdie Mrs G THORNYWAIT BRING ME LUCK

GRADUATE BITCH (12,3)

1ST Chan Mrs J & Mr R WEMCREST SOUND OF MUSIC – this delightful dark golden girl presents such a balanced outline. She is not overdone in any way – everything just goes together nicely. She pleased my eye & I loved her movement. I feel she could have a great future.

2ND Lochhead Mr P & Mrs C KAYLATON HEIDI WEISS – very feminine young lady shown in pretty mid gold coat. Good overall balance & construction, with lovely kind head & expression with dark pigment. Moved with accuracy & drive.

3RD Porter Mrs MA & Miss S SHEARSTONE DILLY GAFF

POST GRADUATE BITCH (8,1)

1ST Ellis Ms K TENFIELD SPARKLING SUNRISE JW – my star of the day! Beautiful dark golden girl with pale feathering. Excellent overall confirmation with everything in the right place – very balanced in body construction with good reach of neck & has the prettiest of heads to complete the full picture. Her movement is a joy to watch & her young runner who was “employed” on the day got the very best out of her. It was my absolute pleasure to give her the BITCH CC. My co judge & I both felt that the final decision between the dog & bitch was to be that of our referee Carol Henry & to my delight she chose the bitch for BEST IN SHOW

2ND Layland Mr ML & Mrs T & Miss LA APPLECOTE LOVE IN DISGUISE JW – pretty feminine girl in very attractive mid gold coat. Shown free & so very attentive to her handler. Her overall construction & balance is good & she moves well with drive.

3RD Foster Mr B & Mrs C EAU MY GOLD VD CORNER BROOK FOR AURISTELA (IMP NLD) JW

MID LIMIT BITCH (4,0)

1ST Haxton Mrs C DANTASSIE DIZZIE HEIGHTS - very pretty compact bitch, short coupled – beautifully constructed, with excellent reach of neck & presented in excellent condition. Moved soundly & with drive.

2ND Paterson Miss M TRYSTINTHORN MISS ELIZA – very attractive dark gold girl with great conformation presenting a very balanced outline. Loved her feminine head & expression – she showed & moved really well.

3RD Brown Miss G LEYNOSK GOLD CARD

LIMIT BITCH (15,5)

1ST Clarkson Mrs FM DRUMKILTY YOURS TRULY JW – I really loved this girl with her good honest construction & sound accurate movement. There was so much to like about her which won her this high quality class.

2ND List Ms L HAYDENGOLD TIME TO REMEMBER – this young lady is a favourite of mine & although she is of a different type to my class winner she is equally well made. She moves with accuracy & drive & she never put a foot wrong but my winner just tipped the balance on the day.

3RD Chan Mrs J & Mr R LOVISSA HELLO DOLLY OF WEMCREST

OPEN BITCH (5,3)

1ST Loverock Mrs MC & Waldron-Smith Mrs L & Zubair Mrs SM SH CH THORNYWAIT STARSTRUCK WITH LOVISSA JW – lovely quality young lady presenting a very pleasing, balanced outline. Her movement is strong & true but I felt she just needed a little more coat to complete the picture. A very worthy winner of the BITCH RESERVE CC.

2ND Pratt Miss T ROSYTH JENNIFER ECCLES – lovely girl presented in profuse coat with good rear angulation & level topline.

SPECIAL OPEN BITCH (4,2)

1ST Purdie Mrs G THORNYWAIT BRING ME LUCK

2ND Turnbull Miss H ALIBREN CRYSTAL OCEAN – happy show girl that I have done well for in the past. Pretty girl with attractive wavy coat, good overall conformation & good movement.

SPECIAL BREEDERS BITCH (6,3)

1ST Brown Miss G LEYNOSK GOLD CARD – pale cream feminine girl with good front & rear angulation, good reach of neck & pretty head with kind expression. Accurate strong movement.

2ND Finnie Mr C & Mrs J THISTLEYHILL ELDERFLOWER – dark gold girl with pretty pale feathering. Stood four square with level topline & good rear angulation. Moved well.

3RD Pratt Miss T ROSYTH KIND OF MAGIC

Teresa Foreman - Judge