Gloucester & District Canine Society

Gloucester & District Canine Society 16th February 2025 Labrador RetrieverPuppy (6 Entries,3 Abs) 1st - Mrs C Richards - Rocheby Alfie (BPIB) 8-month old black male with excellent bone and impressive balance for his age. Lovely head with a pleasing, kind expression. Well angulated front and rear, with a strong level topline and an excellent otter tail. Shown in excellent condition and moved with purpose and confidence 2nd - Mrs K Broome - Sahara Dreamer 10 month old yellow male, a little unsure in the ring initially but settled well with time. Shows excellent pigment and a kind expression with correctly shaped eyes. Maintains a strong topline. Would prefer more angulation in front and behind. Moved well once settled. Preferred the overall balance of one. 3rd - Miss I Scotford-Jackson - Tugford Digby Gloucester & District Canine Society16th February 2025 Junior (4 Entries,1 Abs) 1st - Mr C & Mrs S Nightingale - Flyenpyg Emily GruntBlack bitch with a good shaped head. Correct eye shape and with lovely kind expression.Her ribs were well sprung, with short coupled loin. Level topline finished with good otter tail.Moved well.  2nd - Mrs V Turnbull - Craignadun Bosta Yellow dog, presented in an excellent coat today. Initially quite excitable but settled as the class progressed. Good turn of stifle,good depth of chest with well sprung ribs. Short in loin with a strong topline and an excellent otter tail. Movement was sound. 3rd - Miss I Scotford-Jackson - Tugford Digby Post Graduate (5 Entries,2 Abs) 1st - Miss D Goodwin - Mcfarwins Flashing Lights JW (RBOB) Yellow bitch presented in an excellent coat. She has a lovely feminine head with good eye shape and dark pigment. Balanced front and rear with a good length of upper arm and strong bone throughout. Maintains a strong topline and moved with drive and purpose. 2nd - Mrs V Turnbull - Craignadun Bosta*See 2nd Junior - repeat 3rd - Miss I Scotford-Jackson - Myndvalley Sunny Of Rumrumour Open (2 Entries,1 Abs) 1st - Mrs K & Mr C Bambrook - Winsleywood Waghorn At Ravoakar JW (BOB) Yellow dog with a lovely head, kind expression, and excellent dark pigment. Good length of neck and strong bone. Well angled front and rear with excellent muscle tone. Deep bodied with a short loin and a strong, level topline. Hocks well let down. Moved with drive and purpose. Golden Retriever Puppy (4 Entries,2 Abs) 1st - Miss K Clunie - Warrentor Abilene (BPIB) A really pretty head with a soft expression, showing lovely breed type. Her neck has good reach, flowing smoothly into a well balanced body. Rear quarters are well angulated with a good finish to the croup and a well-set tail. Maintains a strong topline both standing and on the move. Moved around the ring with purpose and drive. 2nd - Mrs P T Todd - Xanadu With Toddrosa Of Sunshine’s Valley (IMP BEL) At just six months old, this male shows excellent bone and is quite well balanced for his age. He has good angulation front and rear, with a level topline that he holds well on the move. Moved soundly and with confidence Junior (4 Entries,1 Abs) 1st - Mrs S L Main - Putjade Perrin By Gwyngala (RBOB) Lovely boy with a rich dark coat. Well-balanced for his age, standing on excellent bone with good front and rear angulation. Strong, level topline that he maintains well on the move. Moved with drive and purpose, showing plenty of promise. 2nd - Mrs S E Russell-Bond - Rosinante Here We Go Again Pretty bitch with a kind, dark eye and soft expression. She has a good length of neck flowing into well-laid shoulders. Deep chest and a strong front. Level topline that is maintained on the move. Correct bend of stifle with a well-developed second thigh. Moved well. 3rd - Miss S Moore - Tenfield Klipspringer With Auryngra Post Graduate (5 Entries,2 Abs) 1st - Mrs S L Main - Putjade Perrin By Gwyngala*See 1st Junior - repeat 2nd - Mrs S E Russell-Bond - Rosinante Here We Go Again*See 2nd Junior - repeat 3rd - Miss S Moore - Tenfield Klipspringer With Auryngra Open (6 Entries,3 Abs) 1st - Miss K Clunie - Warrentor Nohkalikai JW (BOB) Pretty head with excellent pigment, dark eye, and a lovely expression. Excellent length of neck leading into well laid back shoulders. Good depth of chest with well sprung ribs. A beautifully balanced body with strong loins and a short coupled frame. Well angulated hindquarters. Super level topline with correct tail set and carriage. Moved with drive and purpose, covering the ring. 2nd - Mr Wallington - Wynrita School Daze 6½-year-old dog, heavier set than the first, but still displaying good overall balance and proportions. Strong topline, held well on the move, with a well set and correctly carried tail. Excellent bone throughout. Moved soundly and with ease. 3rd - Miss S Moore - Tenfield Klipspringer With Auryngra Gordon Setter Special Yearling (4 Entries,2 Abs) 1st – Mrs. K Marsh – Kilnrae Back To The Future10 month old bitch. Rich tan in colour. This young lady has a feminine outline. She has well-set ears and a long, lean neck. She has strong well muscled hindquarters and short hocks. Moved well. Best Puppy 2nd – Mrs. J.A. Speed & Mr. N. Speed – Ronaldsbill Magic Stars of NiannseterA nicely presented bitch, 23 month old bitch with a good rich colour and strong bone. She has a solid topline and moved adequately. However, the angulation was not as well defined as that of the first-placed bitch. Open (1 Entry,0 Abs) 1st - Dr M Thomas - Glynderys MoonstoneLovely bitch, rich in colour with a well-proportioned head and a clearly defined stop. She boasts an excellent topline, which she holds well on the move. Good depth of brisket and balanced angulation both fore and aft. Moved with reach and drive. Best of Breed Chesapeake Bay Retriever Junior (2 Entries,1 Abs) 1st - Mrs L,Mr L & Miss K Blaber - Oakmarsh Laurel A 14 month old bitch with a strong, moderate neck and a brisket of good depth and width. Her well ribbed body flows into a strong loin. She has good hindquarters featuring a correct bend of stifle. Though not in her best coat on the day, she moved well. Post Graduate (1 Entry,1 Abs) Open (1 Entry,1 Abs) Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Junior (7 Entries,2 Abs) 1st - Mrs J Shore - Briztollie I Have A Dream (BPIB) Attractive head with well-set ears and a pleasing shape. Neck of good length, blending smoothly into well angulated shoulders and a well constructed front. Correctly sprung ribs and a firm, level topline. Short in back with a strong loin. Well angulated rear, presented in excellent coat condition. A confident, sound mover with clean lines and strong drive from behind. 2nd - Miss P Hunt - Wakaduze Dotame Moved with enthusiasm and confidence, showing good reach and carrying her head proudly. She presents a level topline with a well set tail and a strong, muscled neck that flows into well laid shoulders. Her rear is well constructed, with a good turn of stifle and low set hocks. A kind expression comes from her almond shaped eyes, set in a pleasing wedge shaped head. 3rd - Miss S Pate - Danehaven Hackett Post Graduate (8 Entries,5 Abs) 1st - Miss R Tester - Gingafing Forget Me Not (RBOB) A lovely bitch with a balanced outline. She has a well shaped head with kind eyes. I admired her well constructed front and deep chest. She has nicely sprung ribs. Her tail is set correctly on a slightly sloping croup. She finished the picture with sound, confident movement. 2nd - Ms E D Minshull - Cedarlake Golden Hind Lovely male in full, well-maintained coat with a well-feathered tail. Excellent brisket reaching to the elbows, a strong neck flowing into well laid shoulders and a level topline. His well angulated shoulder assembly complements a good turn of stifle and good quarters. Moves with good reach and drive. 3rd - Miss S Pate - Danehaven Hackett  Open (6 Entries,1 Abs) 1st - Mrs B & Mr C Parker - Tollpepper Echo’s Hope For Skysaria (BOB) This lovely bitch displays balanced size and substance with excellent overall proportions. Her feminine wedge shaped head features a well proportioned muzzle, tight lips, a slight but defined stop, and well-set ears. She carries a medium length, well muscled neck that transitions smoothly into well laid back shoulders. Her front is well angulated, with straight, strong legs and compact, round feet. The chest is deep with well sprung ribs and a brisket extending to the elbows. A strong loin supports a well set tail, complemented by good rear angulation. She moved with steady, purposeful drive. 2nd - Mrs S & Mr P Rice - Tollerice Eberle Lovely boy with clean wedge shaped skull. Short neck, deep chest, and decent spring of rib. Level topline with well-turned stifles and balanced rear angulation. True going and coming, moving soundly with a correctly carried tail. Judge: Emily Evans (Eminala)