Scottish Breeds Canine Club

Scottish Breeds Canine Club Championship Show

Saturday 29th March 2025

Golden Retriever Bitches

Thank you to the Officers and committee for giving me the opportunity to award my first set of CC’s and for their wonderful Scottish hospitality. Thanks also to my fabulously efficient stewards who did a brilliant job and to all the exhibitors who entered. It was a pleasure to judge such a lovely entry and the overall quality was very good. It was nice to not find any incorrect bites but there were a few exhibits who I felt were carrying a little too much weight. I thoroughly enjoyed my discussions with my fellow judge and thankfully we agreed on all our top honours. We awarded our BOB & BV to Dunbar’s Sh Ch Linirgor Tomich JW, who the following day went on to win BVIS. Our BP was Foster’s Auristela Ginger Rogers, Best Junior was Jackson- Haines’ Leighsham The Cheeky Elf JW and Best Spec. Beginners was Middlemiss & Brown’s Harmarjoy You’re My Love JW.

Minor Puppy (3, 0abs)

1. Foster’s Auristela Ginger Rogers. Loved everything about this eye-catching 7 mth old pale bitch. Perfectly balanced outline for her age. Pretty feminine head with lovely dark pigmentation and dark eye. Good length of neck flowing to a well angulated front. Well balanced through the body, with a level top line and good tail set. Good rear angulation and straight hocks. Moved with good drive, stride and accurate footfall. Nothing about this promising baby was overdone or exaggerated. In great coat and condition. Handled and presented beautifully. Pleasure to award her Best puppy in breed with the agreement of my co judge.

2. Ellis’s Tenfield Woolamai Wallaby. Another lovely puppy with a promising future. Needed time to settle but once settled had a nicely balanced outline. 7 mths old in good mid gold coat and lovely condition. Nicely balanced head and good expression. Well laid back shoulders and straight foreleg. Short coupled and good tail set. Good rear angulation and straight hocks, not overdone in anyway. Moved well once settled but still showing her happy outgoing character.

3. Neilson’s Ponfeigh Rebellious Angel.

Puppy (8. 0abs)

1. Foster’s Auristela Ginger Rogers.

2. Nelson’s Song of Spring. This 11 mth old pale gold bitch is maturing well. Her outline is nicely balanced for her age. Very pleasing balanced head and good dark pigmentation. Great length of neck, good depth of chest and straight forelegs. Well balanced body with good depth of rib and short coupled. Nice level top line and good tail carriage. Well-muscled and moved accurately with good stride.

3. Clunie’s Warrentor Abilene.

Junior (6, 0abs)

1. Wheeldon & Hurry’s Dewmist Dolce Vita with Cattnels (IMP SWE) JW. I had the pleasure of judging this young lady as a puppy, now 14 mths old she is really starting to blossom. I loved everything about this pale bitch, handled and presented beautifully. Lovely balanced outline, nothing overdone or over angulated. Lovely pretty feminine balanced head with good expression, dark eye and good pigmentation. Great length of neck flowing into well placed shoulders, correct length of upper arm and straight forelegs. Good depth of chest and well sprung ribs. Good balance through the body, short coupled and strong loins. Well bent stifles and straight hocks. Nice top line and tail carriage. Moved with effortless drive and stride. I will continue to watch with interest as she matures further.

2. Foster’s Auristela Singing Hinnie JW. Another pale girl I have previously judged as a puppy and watched mature. Just lacking coat today but this did not detract from her lovely balanced outline. She has a superb top line and tail carriage, nicely balanced body, slightly longer than in length than 1, and good depth of rib. Lovely head, expression and pigmentation. Great length of neck and well angulated fore quarters. Well-rounded feet. Good bend of stifle and straight hocks. Moved well with accurate footfall, good drive and stride.

3. Clarkson’s Drumkilty Nollaig Shona JW.

Yearling (9, 2abs)

1. Johnson’s Moloko Ow Do. Today this 21 mth old mid gold bitch really caught my eye. She is maturing really well since I last judged her. Beautiful feminine balanced head, lovely expression and well pigmented. Good length of neck and well laid back shoulders, correct upper arm and straight forelegs nicely placed under her body. Good depth of chest and well sprung ribs. Balanced body, short coupled and strong through the loin. Good rear angulation with straight hocks. Nice level top line and good tail carriage. Moved with excellent drive, stride and purpose. She is not overdone or exaggerated in any way. Well-handled and presented. I am sure top honours are not far away for this young lady.

2. Munro’s Thornywait Royal Destiny for Glenbuie JW. Another well made mid gold bitch in lovely coat and condition. Today I just preferred the head and front assembly of 1. This young lady has a well angulated front, straight forelegs and lovely rounded feet. Nice head and good pigmentation. Lovely balanced body and short coupled. Well bent stifles and straight hocks. Moved with good drive and stride. Beautifully handled and presented.

3. Robbins & Rowark’s Brekswood Honey Bee JW.

Novice (10, 1abs)

1. Foster’s Auristela Ginger Rogers.

2. Nelson’s Cadwst Song of Spring.

3. Holmes’s Amirene Innocence LOL.

Graduate (14, 4abs)

1. Laidlaw-Good’s Tera Di Siena Lay Lady Lay at Fhairmhor (IMP ESP). Very happy and attentive 2 yr. old pale gold bitch in lovely coat and condition. Handled beautifully, especially when stood freely showing off her character. Lovely balance throughout and great outline. Feminine balanced head, great expression and dark pigmentation. Good length of neck into well placed shoulders, nice length of upper arm and straight forelegs. Well sprung ribs and a good depth of chest. Well balanced body and short coupled. Stifles are well bent with straight hocks. Level top line, good tail set and tail carriage. Moved with accurate stride and good drive.

2. Martin’s Garline Guarding Lola. So much to like about this well balanced 2 ½ yr. old mid gold bitch. Well angulated throughout and a good top line. Very feminine balanced head and good pigmentation. Good depth of chest and well sprung ribs. Correct tail set and carriage on the move. Moved with lovely stride and drive, very happy and animated throughout the class. Well-handled and presented.

3. Lochhead’s Kaylaton Heidi Weiss.

Post Grad (7, 1abs)

1. Clunie’s Warrentor Nohkalikai JW. A beautifully proportioned bitch in full gleaming rich golden coat. I loved this bitch when I judged her as a puppy, now 2 ½ she has matured beautifully. Everything is in the right place, not overdone or exaggerated, fit for purpose. Lovely feminine head and great expression. Well pigmented with dark eye. Great length of neck and front angulation. Good depth of chest and well sprung ribs. Lovely balanced body, strong loins and short coupled. Well angulated hind quarters. Super level top line and correct tail set and carriage. Moved with effortless drive and stride. In fabulous condition, great character, superb muscle tone and expertly handled to show off her best qualities. Seriously considered her for the RCC.

2. McCormack’s Flyngalee Busy Boo. Quality 2 ½ yr. old bitch in good mid gold coat and with well-balanced proportions. Lovely head and expression. Nice length of neck flowing to well laid back shoulders. Good length of upper arm and straight forelegs. Nice depth of chest, well sprung ribs and short coupled. Well bent stifles and straight hocks. Good tail set and tail carriage on the move. Moved out with drive and stride covering the ground well. Very happy and attentive to her handler.

3. Ellis’s Tenfield Sparkling Sunrise JW.

Mid Limit (8, 1 abs)

1. Rogers’ Ambersun Passione of Odarla JW. So much to like about this 2 ½ yr. old pale gold bitch. She has a well-proportioned and balanced outline. Balanced feminine head, good expression and dark pigmentation. Nice length of neck into well laid back shoulders and good upper arm. Straight forelegs placed well under her body. Good balance through the body and short coupled. Nicely angulated hindquarters, not overdone or exaggerated. Well set tail and good level top line. Moved with good footfall and drive. Presented and handled beautifully.

2. Nelson’s Willowlawn Staycation at Cadwst. Close decision in this class, just preferred the head of 1. Lovely 4 yr. old pale gold bitch in great condition and well-muscled. Nice head and expression. Lovely length of neck and depth of chest. Well laid back shoulders, good upper arm and straight forelegs, placed well under body. Well balanced body and short coupled. Great bend of stifle and straight hocks, but not over angulated. Level top line, good tail set and tail carriage. Covered the ground well with accurate stride.

3. Harper’s Tullochmohr Shooting Star at Glynerva JW.

Limit (10, 1abs)

1. Dunbar’s Linirgor Nine to Five JW. I have admired this bitch from the ringside since she was a puppy and she really did not disappoint. Beautiful balanced outline without exaggeration or being overdone. Feminine balanced head with lovely expression, dark eye and great pigmentation. Good length of neck flowing into well laid back shoulders. Great upper arm and straight forelegs, placed well under her body. Lovely tight round feet. Good depth of chest but not overdone. Well sprung ribs and balanced through her body. Short coupled and strong through the loins. Well bent stifles and straight hocks, hindquarters are correctly positioned and not overdone. Fabulous level top line and tail set. Well-muscled and in great condition and lovely pale gold coat. Moved with enthusiasm, drive and great foot fall. Handled and presented beautifully, showing her happy outgoing character. Pleased to award her the CC and to later find out this was her crowning CC, making her to full champion, beauty and brains.

2. Clarkson’s Drumkilty Yours Truly JW. Another quality bitch with much to like but I just preferred the head and overall balance of 1. Pleasing head and expression with good balance. Nice neck into well laid back shoulders. Good upper arm and straight forelegs. Beautiful round feet and well boned throughout. Good depth of chest and well sprung ribs. Nice balance through her body and short coupled. Well bent stifles and straight hocks. Lovely level top line and well set tail. Presented in great coat and condition. Moved really well with good stride and drive.

3. Ellis’s Tenfield Sunloch.

Open (6, 0abs)

1. Russell’s Grassyards Call Me Madam JW. I have watched this lady mature over the last 6 yrs since I judged her as a raw but promising puppy. She has matured beautifully and still has all the attributes I liked as a puppy. Presented in gleaming mid gold coat and in great condition. Feminine balanced head, dark eye and good pigmentation. Nice length of neck into well laid back shoulders, with good upper arm and straight forelegs. Good depth of chest and well sprung ribs. Balanced mature body, short coupled and strong loins. Well bent stifles and straight hocks. Fore and hind quarters placed correctly, not overdone or exaggerated. Great level top line and good tail carriage on the move. Handled beautifully, showing her character. She won this class on her effortless stride and drive. Pleased to award her the RCC.

2. Crookes & Jenkinson’s Sh Ch Quakerhall Flare by Pandora. Another quality bitch I have admired from ringside, today I just preferred the balance, movement and maturity of 1. 4 1/2 yrs old, presented in gleaming mid gold coat and in good condition. Nicely balance head and good expression. Good length of neck into nicely laid back shoulders. She has a good length of upper arm and straight forelegs. Nice depth of chest and well sprung ribs. Good balance through the body and short coupled. Well bent stifles and straight hocks. Fabulous level top line and good tail carriage on the move. Moved well with correct footfall and drive. Happy and attentive to her handler.

3. McDonald’s Lamancha New Adventure JW.

Veteran (7,1abs)

1. Robbin & Rowarks’s Quakerhall Lady Bountiful by Brekswood JW. Loved this bitch, such a happy outgoing character, constantly wagging and attentive to her handler. Presented in fabulous condition and looking fabulous for 7 ½ yrs. old. Lovely balanced outline and well proportioned. Feminine balanced head, good pigmentation and lovely expression. Nice length of neck and nicely angulated forequarters. Straight forelegs and super round feet. Balanced through the body, with a good depth of chest and spring of rib. Short coupled and good loins. Well bent stifles and straight hocks, not overdone hindquarters and correctly placed. Lovely level top line and good tail set. Moved with very good drive and stride, carrying her tail correctly and keeping her top line. Pleased to award her best veteran bitch.

2. Crookes & Jenkinson’s Sh Ch Quakerhall Pandora’s Bounty JW. Litter sister to 1and not a lot to separate these quality bitches, just preferred her sister’s balanced outline and movement today. Nicely balanced outline and well proportioned. Lovely balanced head, good pigmentation and dark eye. Great length of neck into nicely angulated forequarters. Good depth of chest and nice spring of rib. Short coupled and strong loins. Well angulated hindquarters and level top line. Moved really well with good drive. Presented in good mid gold coat and good condition.

3. Palmer & White’s Linirgor Perfect Symphony of Cairnglen.

Spec. Beginners (12, 3abs)

1. Holmes’ Amirene Innocence LOL. Lovely balanced pale gold bitch in good coat and in lovely condition. Pretty head and good expression with dark eye and good pigmentation. Nice length of neck. Well angulated shoulders, upper arm and straight forelegs. Well sprung ribs and nice depth of chest. Slightly longer through the body but still nicely balanced. Good level top line and well set tail. She moved much better in this class and with better foot fall. Handled very well and attentive to her handler.

2. Lochhead’s Bluebraes Meadow Pipit. Happy and attentive to her handler and presented in good rich golden coat. Nice head and good expression with dark eye. Good length of neck and nicely proportioned through the body. Straight forelegs. Good depth of chest and short coupled. Well angulated hindquarters and straight hocks. Moved with good stride.

3. Finnie’s Thistleyhill Elderflower.

Victoria Robertshaw (Akenscales)