City Of Birmingham Canine Association

CITY OF BIRMINGHAM CANINE ASSOCIATION 

Sunday 6th September 2026

I would like to thank the Committee of the City of Birmingham Canine Association for the kind invitation to Judge Flatcoated Retrievers at this prestigious Show. Overall, the dogs were presented in excellent order with superb temperaments so typical of our Flatcoats. Many thanks must go to my Stewards who did an excellent job of keeping the ring flowing at all times. I was rather surprised by the number of level bites seen but, my class winners were excellent examples of the breed presented beautifully and I thank all the exhibitors for their entries and sportsmanship.   

Special Beginners Dog - (5 entries (2 Abs)_

1st Mrs K. Leigh’s Benvellyn Denali at Willaua. Most attractive boy with pleasing classical head and dark eye. Nicely balanced with good depth of body and correct angulation all round. Super feet. In excellent coat and condition. Shows his potential on the move.    

2nd Mrs R Pierce’s Flatcharm Hobgoblin at Tarnmillcrag. Another quality dog with attractive head and dark eye. Well constructed all round with good rear assembly. Just preferred the movement of my winner.   

3rd. Miss J. Ball’s Misfitsfluke’s Mischief,

Veteran Dog 4 entries – (1 abs)

1st Mrs H & Miss J Macpherson’s Rachanmill Columbo. 7 ½ year old boy with attractive head, correct bite and gentle, dark eye. Up to size this boy had correct construction throughout with good topline. In super coat and condition. Good bone with the best of feet. Moved well to take this class. Best Veteran Dog.

2nd Mrs M Hessing & Mrs J Campbell’s Ronevorg I Believe in Santa at Montechor. 2 days short of his eighth birthday, a much heavier type all round. Good front assembly with strong bone. Good topline and tailset. Moved powerfully round the ring.    

3rd Mrs M. Romeo-Dieste’s Hopevalley Morning Circus.  

Minor Puppy Dog - 1 entries  

1st. Ms H. Ford’s Never Touch Ground Sophistication (Imp Swe) At almost 8 months of age a very sweet puppy dog of correct size for his age. Lovely moulded head with dark eye and scissor bite. Good length of neck leading to correct front angulation with correct topline and tailset. Quality bone and tight feet. Moved well for a youngster when settled. 

Puppy Dog - 2 entries 

1st Mrs R. Tierling’s Llantrussa Hawk at Karaholme. What a lovely puppy just short of 10 months. Most attractive head with excellent fill in between the eyes. Dark eye with sweetest expression. Good construction all through. Lovely profile standing and moving which he did really well, covering the ground with ease. A very smart young man. Best Puppy Dog and Best Puppy in Breed.

2nd Ms H. Ford’s Never Touch Ground Sophistication (Imp Swe)

Junior Dog - 14 entries 

1st Mr P & Mrs J McQuillan’s Flattastic James Sullivan. Such a stylish boy with the most appealing head and gentle expression. Lovely dark eye, colour and shape. Elegant neck leading to super front construction with good bone and feet. Excellent topline and tailset which he carried on the move. In lovely coat and condition. Moved with style and drive. Best Junior Dog and Best Junior in Breed.

2nd Mrs R Pierce’s Flatcharm Hobgoblin at Tarnmillcrag

3rd. Mrs R. Tierling’s Llantrussa Hawk at Karaholme

Yearling Dog - 9 entries 

1st. Mrs V. Scaife’s Flatcharm Bing A Ling at Shennanjoy. A very stylish boy. Lovely, well moulded head, dark eye and gentle expression. Elegant neck, super depth of chest, tight elbows, good spring of rib and correct length of loin. Correct bend of stifle with good bone and fabulous feet, topline and tailset. Moved out well with terrific drive. I’m confident he will have a good future.

2nd. Mr D & Mrs M Salt’s Culcrieff’s Ferntower Glen of Wetnoses. Most attractive young dog very close decision here, but just preferred overall balance and style of 1. Attractive head and dark eye. Correct upper arm and layback of shoulder. Good depth of chest and correct length of loin. In good coat and condition. Also moved very well. Really enjoying his day out.

3rd. Mrs S. Harrison’s Gemswin Thunderstruck.    

Graduate Dog - 9 entries (3 Abs) 

1st Miss H. Bright’s Hopevalley Morning Magic JW. Won this class on his overall balance and type. A most attractive male head with super fill-in between the eyes. Correct dark eye shape and sweet expression. Correct front construction with strong rear. Level topline and tailset which he carried correctly on the move. He moved really well on good tight feet. A super young man with lots of success in the future I’m sure. Delighted to award him the RDCC.

2nd Mr D. Churchard’s Flatcharm Dark Secret at Churchking. A close decision between my first two dogs in this class. Correct size boy in really hard well muscled condition. Attractive well moulded head with correct fill-in and kind dark eye. Excellent angulation all round. Presenting a handsome picture with good topline and tailset. Strong bone and best of feet. Moved well.

3rd Miss A. Parmee’s Everblack Enjoying Life.  

Post Graduate Dog. - 2 entries (1 abs)

1st. Mr B & Mrs G Broadbent. Gemswin I am Sailing. Handsome boy, up to size. Well moulded head with nice dark eye. Elegant neck leading into well angulated shoulders, deep chest and nice tight elbows. Super bone and tight feet.  

Limit Dog - 6 entries (1 abs)

1st Mr D. Churchard’s Flatcharm Griffin Dark at Churchking. A super boy with most attractive head and expression. I have judges this boy before and he is developing really well. Lovely dark eye with kind expression. Balanced all through with good reach of neck into well angulated shoulders. Strong rear construction with good topline and tailset. Moved very well. Strongly considered for RDCC.

2nd Mr B & Mrs L Clarke’s Hurstclough Night Owl at Flanova. A close decision between my first two dogs. A lovely boy of excellent Flatcoat type and quality. He has a most attractive moulded head with kind dark eye and gentle expression. Good reach of neck into correct shoulder angulation. Good spring of rib into nice short loin. Good bend of stifle with well let down hocks and good bone. Moved well for his handler.

Open Dog – 5 entries 

1st Mrs C. Harvey’s Moontorn Black Magic. I have judged this boy before and I am pleased to see what a fabulous boy he has matured into. Classical head with melting expression, dark eye and well set on neat ears. He has a super reach of neck into well constructed front angulation with well defined brisket, good depth of chest and strong bone and fabulous feet. Ever wagging tail with excellent topline and tailset which he carried on the move, powered round the ring with lots of drive. Totally attentive to his handler. Last time it was the RDCC I was delighted to reward him with the DCC today.    

2nd Miss V. Sullivan’s Wyreback Caught By Surprise. Full of Flatcoatt personality this 6 year old boy is an excellent representative of the breed. Attractive head with dark eye, well set on ears and correct scissor bite. Correct angulation all round with level topline which he carried on the move. Moved round the ring with drive and style and a happy wagging tail. In super coat and condition

3rd Mrs S. May’s Ronevorg Dark Angel at Lussac Jw SGWC, SHOEX OSW 

Good Citizen Dog 3 entries (1 abs)

1st Mrs V. Scaife’s Flatcharm Bing A Ling at Shennanjoy.

2nd Mr D & Mrs M Salt’s Culcrieff’s Ferntower Glen of Wetnoses.

BITCHES

Special Beginners Bitch – 9 entries (2 abs)

1st Mr B & Mrs L Clarke’s Flanova Brown Eyed Girl. 2 years old, this young lady was full of Flatcoat type and style. Attractive one piece head with dark eye and kind expression. Correct scissor bite. Good angulation all round with nice tight elbows, good bone and best of feet. Moved really well.  

2nd Mrs L. Waller’s Flatcharm Banana Hammock. Lovely girl who gave the best kisses! Most attractive head with dark eye and correct scissor bite. Good angulation all round. In full coat, moved with drive and ever wagging tail.

3rd Miss E. Warren’s Flanova Black Magic Woman. 

Veteran Bitch 8 entries (1 abs)

1st Mrs M. Romeo-Dieste’s Hopevalley Morning Rainbow JW Shcex Vw. Super girl with lots of Flatcoat attitude and a twinkle in her eye. Very feminine with correct well moulded head with dark eye and gentle expression. Good reach of neck into correctly angulated shoulders, good bone, tight elbows and feet. Moved really well with no idea she is a Veteran. Best Veteran.

2nd Mrs C. Mr P. & Miss L Huyton’s Sh. Ch. Hightyne Ramblin Rose. Classy lady who pushed hard for 1st place. Just carrying a little weight she had the most attractive head with dark eye and correct scissor bite. Good angulation all round. In full coat, moved with drive and ever wagging tail. She oozed quality.

3rd. Mr A. & Mrs C Leavy’s Hopevalley Morning Shine Over Wychwizard.  

Minor Puppy Bitch – No entries

Puppy Bitch – 5 entries (2 abs)

1st Miss L. Jones’ Braemist Chase the Stars. What a sweet classic bitch. Moulded head, dark eye, well set on ears and a correct scissor bite. Good defined brisket with correct shoulder placement. Good rear angulation with super topline and tailset, carried on the move round the ring at a nice pace for a young pup. Best Puppy Bitch.

2nd Mrs C Staff & Mrs J. Powell’s Hegrie Joyful Melody at Bonnyhilbrae. Her first birthday today. Another most attractive puppy with all the attributes of my first place. Just not quite as together on the move. Lots to like for the future.

3rd. Miss S. Watson’s Hightyne Will we Talk.

Junior Bitch - 6 entries (2 abs)

1st Mrs S. Hollilday’s Shashkrox All Revved Up. Quality bitch with super head and dark well shaped eye. She has a super profile with good length of upper arm and lay back of shoulder. Level topline and tailset. Good bone and tight feet. Moved really well. Best Junior Bitch.

2nd. Mrs K. Leigh’s Hoedun Not On Your Nelly at Willaura. This young lady is well endowed with Flatcoat type and style. She has a pretty classic head with sweet expression and nice dark eye. Good angulation all round and moved very well.  

3rd. Mrs J. Lawrinson’s Blacklake Sapphire Sparkle.

Yearling Bitch - 7 entries (3 abs)

1st Miss S Egginton Mr & Mrs P Egginton & Mrs V Davis’s Pajanbeck Hold My Halo. What an elegant, feminine young lady this is. Most attractive classical head with dark eye and gentle expression. She had a super length of neck leading to well angulated shoulders, super brisket and nice tight elbows. Well balanced throughout, presents a lovely picture standing and on the move. Correct topline and tailset. Moved with style to take this class.  

2nd Mrs D. Markillie’s Hopevalley Morning Minuet. Another quality bitch that had a most attractive head and expression. Kind dark eye; good length of neck into correct front angulation. Tight elbows and correct length of ribcage. Good rear angulation with best of feet. Moved well, with style.

3rd. Miss Abby Bellamy’s Moontorn Chasing The Dream JW.

Graduate Bitch – 17 entries (5 abs)

1st. Mrs S. Henesey’s Miss Mallorys Tickety-Boo Wrensmead (Swed Imp). Most elegant bitch with attractive head, dark eye and kind expression. She has excellent front angulation with pronounced brisket and good depth of chest. Correct rear angulation. Moved really well on tight feet carrying her topline and tailset perfectly. A quality bitch.

2nd Mrs T & Miss C Gale’s Willowswind Skylark Jw. A close decision between these two bitches. Another elegant young lady with super head, dark eye and sweetest expression. Up to size but all well balanced throughout. Correct angulation all round with excellent movement. Just preferred the overall balance of my winner today.  

3rd. Miss I Kulczycka’s Everblack Euphoria.

Post Graduate Bitch – 7 entries (1 abs)

1st. Mr & Mrs P Huyton & Miss L. Huyton’s Hightyne Guns And Roses. Just 3 years old, this classic lady was full of Flatcoat type and style. Pretty head with attractive dark eye and happy twinkle. Good reach of neck into correct shoulder placement. Tight elbows, good bone and super feet. Balanced throughout with well muscled rear which she used to advantage on the move. Delighted to award her the Reserve Bitch C C.

2nd. Mrs H & Miss J Macpherson’s Badcall Dream Weaver. Another lovely young bitch. She has a sweet feminine head with a correctly shaped dark eye and well set on ears. Good reach of neck leading to correct length of upper arm and layback of shoulder. A super topline and tailset. Good bone and feet, just preferred overall balance and finish of 1.  

3rd. Mr & Mrs B. Clark’s Kazval Turn Back Time at Flanova.

Limit Bitch – 12 entries (4 abs)

1st. Mrs M. Romeo-Dieste’s Hopevalley Morning Xanadu JW. What an attractive typey bitch of correct size. Lovely classic moulded head with dark almond shaped eye. Correct scissor bite. Good reach of neck into level topline which she carried on the move. Correct angulation front and rear with good bone and the best of feet. Full of fun, enjoying her time in the ring.  

2nd. Mr & Mrs B. Clark’s Riverglide Santa Barbara at Flanova. Such a pretty example of a typey Flatcoat bitch of correct size. Nicely moulded head with the sweetest expression. Scissor bite. Good length of neck and excellent angulation all round. Moved well, when settled.

3rd. Miss P. Lane-Ridyard, Mr & Mrs S & R Lane’s Kulawand Cartier. Such a stylish and feminine young lady who was totally out of coat today. Lots of potential for the future.

Open Bitch – 6 entries (2 abs, 1 w/d)

1st. Mrs L. Strudwick’s Burpham Lotties First Love JW. My first place was a bitch I have admired for a long time. Such a classic bitch of correct size she is so full of type, in her prime. Beautiful moulded head with kind expression. Lovely dark eye, well set on small ears. Good length of neck into super upper arm and layback of shoulder. Good depth of chest with nice tight elbows. Well constructed rear with correct turn of stifle and strong second thigh. Good bone and the best of feet. Moved really well with a smooth easy flowing action. Delighted to award her the class and the Bitch C.C. 

2nd. Miss S Egginton Mr & Mrs P Egginton & Mrs V Davis’s Pajanbeck One Moment in Time Ai. This young lady presented a super outline and did not disappoint when going over her. Sweet head with gentle expression and correct scissor bite. Lovely dark eye with intelligent twinkle. Good reach of neck, superb brisket and front angulation. Powerful hind quarters, level topline and tailset which she carried correctly on the move.  

3rd. Mrs S Thurgood & Ms E M C Holmes’ Finhamspride Clio.

Good Citizen Bitch – 3 entries (2 abs)   

1st. Miss A Gardiner’s Bitcon Taylor Made for Svenjak. Pretty bitch of correct size. Classic Flatcoat head with lovely dark eye. Good reach of neck to correct angulation throughout. Super topline and tailset. Good bone and feet. Moved really well.

Roslyn Bellamy

Flatcoated Retrievers.