Gundog Society Of Wales

Golden Retriever Bitches Gundog Society Of Wales Wednesday, 14th October 2026 It was a tremendous honour to award CC’s for the first time in my own breed, which has been such an important part of my life for many years. My sincere thanks to everyone who entered. I was delighted with all my principal winners and with the overall depth of quality today. However, I was surprised by the number of very tight bites in the lower classes, also there were several exhibits with incorrectly shaped feet and some with a lighter eye. The spacious ring had a concrete floor that proved ideal for assessing movement. Several classes were strong, with a special mention to the Mid Limit class which was especially strong. My final shortlist of four came from the Post Graduate, Mid Limit, Open and Champion classes. Special thanks to my two highly professional stewards, Maz Stokes and Marion Sargent. Minor Puppy Bitch Entries: 9 Absentees: 2 1st Rosinante Mamma Mia (Mrs S E Russell-Bond): An impressive clean outline with a good length of neck. I liked her size and balance. She has a very attractive sweet head with a dark-brown eye, straight forelegs with good bone. Well angulated throughout, with plenty of dog in front of the elbows, she held a firm topline standing and moving. She moved steadily, carrying her constantly wagging tail correctly. 2nd Altindan Xantara (Miss A E Taggart): Currently not as together as the winner, but full of breed type. A pleasing size, with another attractive head, correctly shaped and coloured eye, strong clean neck. A well-angled front and moderate rear angulation. She moved well and carried a light-gold coat. 3rd Solwynhart Nanjizalbay of Warrentor (Miss K Clunie) RES Linirgor Mon Amie avec Millanza (Ms B Angell) VHC Strettonhills Tickled Pink (Miss C & Mr M Taylor & Tenn) Puppy Bitch Entries: 11 Absentees: 2 1st Amilone You’re Still The One (Mrs R Woolley): Her movement set her apart in this class. Although not in her best coat, she was a comfortable winner, a quality bitch full of breed type, should have a bright future. Symmetrical in profile, with excellent front angulation balanced by the rear angulation, very good bone and cat-like feet. Has an attractive well-worked head with a broad, deep muzzle and correctly shaped and coloured eye. Best Puppy Bitch. 2nd Maddouse Just Trouble (Mrs S & Mr I Phipps-Baker & Baker): A very appealing bitch who ticked a lot of boxes. Well-presented cream coat, she had a pleasing shape, though her profile is not currently as free flowing as the winner’s. A gorgeous, balanced and well-chiselled head, broad deep muzzle, dark-brown eye and kindly expression. Well-boned straight forelegs, cat-like feet, a strong clean neck, well-laid shoulders and elbows well under the body, balanced rear angulation and steady movement. 3rd Double Willow Miramar in Siagar (Mrs G Gargan) RES 629 - Wemcrest Hocus Pocus (Mrs J & Mr R Chan) VHC 633 - Solwynhart Nanjizalbay of Warrentor (Miss K Clunie) Junior Bitch Entries: 15 Absentees: 3 A strong class, although several exhibits that impressed when stacked lost out on movement. 1st Laurenley Lady Sybil (Mrs Ward): She caught my eye on the first circuit and did not disappoint on closer examination. A quality bitch with a promising future and winner of three classes today. At times she was hard work for her handler, but her quality was clear to see. Presented in a light-gold coat, full of substance and breed type. An attractive balanced head, correctly shaped and coloured eye, strong clean neck, well-developed chest and elbows well under the body. A level topline, broad second thigh, good bend of stifle and straight rear pasterns. She moved with reach and drive, carrying her tail level. I shall watch her future with interest. 2nd Siatham Esmerelda (Mrs A E Falconer): Another lovely clean outline, though I preferred the winner’s substance and expression. Feminine head, straight forelegs with good bone, balanced front and rear angulation, good bend of stifle and straight hocks. A steady mover. 3rd Bluebraes Voyager JW (Mrs W & Miss K Mcfarlane) RES Saffdales Countess Cora (Mrs R Mccammick) VHC Haydengold Moments of Magic at Alfiro (Mrs F Smithies) Yearling Bitch Entries: 9 Absentees: 1 1st Thornywait Yu Had Me at Hello (Mrs S M Zubair): An eye-catching clean outline with pleasing size and substance, presented in a cream coat. A gorgeous, balanced head with a broad, well-proportioned muzzle and correctly shaped and coloured eye. Straight forelegs with good bone and round cat-like feet. Excellent front angulation, well balanced by the rear, she moved well with correct tail carriage. 2nd Maltqudos Vanity Fayre JW (Mrs V Mandley): Close up to the winner, liked her a lot. An attractive outline with a level topline when correctly stacked. A nicely worked head, dark brown correctly shaped eye and a kindly expression. Well-constructed throughout, a very steady mover. 3rd Alibren Firecracker of Lebuinus JW (Mrs K P Wood) RES Stormhayes Splendidly Chic (Ms A & Mr P Richardson) VHC Sunnyoak String of Pearls (Mrs J M & Mr M P Clarke) Maiden Bitch Entries: 10 Absentees: 1 1st Laurenley Lady Sybil (Mrs Ward) 2nd Amilone You're Still The One (Mrs R Woolley) 3rd Siatham Esmerelda (Mrs A E Falconer) RES Wemcrest Hocus Pocus (Mrs J & Mr R Chan) VHC Stormhayes Splendidly Chic (Ms A & Mr P Richardson) Novice Bitch Entries: 11 Absentees: 2 1st Laurenley Lady Sybil (Mrs Ward) 2nd Amilone You're Still The One (Mrs R Woolley) 3RD Siatham Esmerelda (Mrs A E Falconer) RES Saffdales Countess Cora (Mrs R Mccammick) VHC Wemcrest Hocus Pocus (Mrs J & Mr R Chan) Undergraduate Bitch Entries: 9 Absentees: 2 A close decision between first and second, with the winner proving more settled, particularly on the move. 1st Auristela Ginger Rogers JW (Mr B & Mrs C Foster): Nothing flashy but unexaggerated, biddable and full of breed type, presented in a cream coat. A beautifully balanced profile with a very sweet head, correctly shaped and coloured eye. Straight, well-boned forelegs, round cat-like feet, good neck length and balanced front and rear angulation. Her steady movement showed good reach and drive. Liked her a lot. 2nd Haydengold Latest Gossip JW (Ms L List): Another quality bitch with much to admire, though less settled than the winner, gave her handler a hard time especially on the move. I loved her balanced profile, attractive cream coat. A well-moulded head, broad deep muzzle and correctly shaped and coloured eye. Excellent front construction, with a good neck flowing into well-laid shoulders and a matching upper arm that placed the elbows well under the body, balanced by a broad second thigh and good bend of stifle, but too unsettled today. 3rd Saffdales Countess Cora (Mrs R Mccammick) RES Genvamor Penny to My Name (Mrs T Garbitt) VHC Sunnyoak String of Pearls (Mrs J M & Mr M P Clarke) Graduate Bitch Entries: 7 Absentees: 3 1st Olvinglay Charisma (Mr G Monteverde): Her balanced profile and well-presented cream coat impressed immediately. I loved her head, strong muscular neck and excellent front and rear angulation. A firm level topline, straight forelegs with correct bone. Happy girl, at one with her handler, she moved with reach and drive while carrying her tail correctly. 2nd Tillsun Mistletoe Promises (Mrs W Collis): A very different type from the winner. Balanced in profile but appeared less mature in body. A textbook front when viewed straight on, lovely balanced head, broad deep muzzle and correctly shaped and coloured eye. Strong, clean muscular neck, a well-angled front balanced by moderate rear angulation, and a level topline when correctly stacked. A very steady mover. 3rd Rosinante Here We Go Again JW (Mrs S E Russell-Bond) RES Shearstone Hasta La Vista JW (Mrs M A & Miss S Porter) Post Graduate Bitch Entries: 14 Absentees: 5 Movement was disappointing in several exhibits in this class. 1st Linirgor Adeline at Treeveville JW (Mrs D A Youngson): A highly impressive exhibit. Well up to size but a beautifully balanced clean profile, with each part flowing smoothly into the next. One of my final four. She stood naturally fore-square and had a gorgeous balanced head, powerful muzzle, correctly shaped eye. A textbook front with good bone, well-sprung ribs, short coupling and excellent balance between front and rear angulation. Her level topline remained firm as she flowed around the ring with reach & drive with correct tail carriage. A top-quality bitch. 2nd Rooksbury Aurora (Mrs L P Cole): An appealing outline, though not as clean in profile as the winner. An exhibit where you need hands on to fully appreciate her quality. A sweet attractive head and happy expression, straight forelegs with good bone, strong neck and sound construction throughout. She moved very well. 3rd Baricia Bella Rosa at Ninell (Mrs V E & Mrs B E Jones & Athey) RES Rosyth Kind of Magic (Miss T Pratt) VHC Hoaaloha Ahyoka JW (Mrs F V Bell) Mid Limit Bitch Entries: 13 Absentees: 2 An excellent class in which several quality exhibits were unplaced. 1st Kadaka Krumpet JW (Mrs A E Smyth): My star of the day. I was delighted to award her first CC and, in agreement with my co-judge, BOB. Her outstanding movement was effortless, with a level tail carriage. She exuded breed type and was confident and happy, with a cheeky expression. Very balanced in profile and shown in a rich-gold coat. A balanced head with a broad deep muzzle and correctly shaped and coloured eye. Good bone, round cat-like feet and a strong, clean muscular neck flowing into a level topline. Excellent front construction with elbows well under the body, well-sprung ribs, a strong short loin, broad second thigh and well-bent stifles. She needed to be at her best to beat the RCC winner, and she was. CC Winner. 2nd Balsamina Bellini JW (Miss A & Mrs T Ives): A favourite of mine and, to me, displays the perfect example of a kindly expression. Not the biggest but balanced throughout with a good body-to-leg ratio. Her free movement reflected her sound construction and angulation. Presented in an attractive blonde coat. 3rd Fhairmhor Moonlight Sonata at Thistlegate (Miss L Carlton) RES Marsabit Shimmer and Shine (Ms M J Healey) VHC Brekswood Honey Bee JW (Mrs D & Mrs P Robbins & Rowark) Limit Bitch Entries: 7 Absentees: 1 1st Amilone Pinkster (ai) (Mrs R Woolley): A comfortable winner with an eye-catching profile and glamorous blonde coat. An attractive balanced head, correctly shaped eye with a happy expression. A strong, clean muscular neck, well-laid shoulders and good return of upper arm placing the elbows well under the body. Firm topline standing and moving, broad second thigh, well-bent stifles and straight rear pasterns. Excellent mover with correct tail carriage. Stood slightly higher on the leg than my principal winners. 2nd Goldmarker Luminess (ai) (Mr T B & Mrs L G Smith): A pleasing type with an attractive profile, though I preferred the winner’s topline. An expressive head with correctly shaped and coloured eye, straight forelegs with correct bone and cat-like feet. Well constructed in front, with excellent bend of stifle, moved soundly. 3RD Shearstone Dilly Gaff (Mrs M A & Miss S Porter) RES Wildbryher Snow Bear at Forbendale (Mr J & Mrs J White) VHC Santandore Toscanini at Genvamor (Mrs T Garbitt) Open Bitch Entries: 5 Absentees: 1 1st Megarvey Deja Vu JW (Miss P & Mr D Hill & Smith): Another long-admired favourite. Like my CC winner, she scored very highly for movement, flowing effortlessly around the ring with good tail carriage. Clean lines throughout, with excellent front angulation balanced by the rear. Full of breed type, with an attractive head, broad deep muzzle and correctly shaped and coloured eye, always focused on her handler. Well boned, with a perfect level topline standing and moving. A top-quality bitch beautifully presented in a rich-golden coat. RCC Winner. 2nd Warrentor Nohkalikai JW ShCEx OSW (Miss K Clunie): Lots to admire, unfortunate to meet the winner today. Full of breed type, with a rich-golden coat and a balanced, unexaggerated profile. A happy bitch with a kindly expression, straight forelegs, round cat-like feet and a strong level topline. Well constructed throughout and a very sound mover. 3RD Ambersun Passione of Odarla JW (Mrs M Rodgers) RES Fenpinque Glamourglow (Ms Campion) Champion Bitch Entries: 6 Absentees: 4 1st Sh Ch Sansue Love Actually at Meloak (Mr M L & Mrs H J Mell): A comfortable winner with the unmistakable stamp of quality and a very worthy champion. Full of breed type and one of my final four. A stunning balanced outline and beautifully presented blonde coat. Happy, with a kindly expression, attractive head, broad deep muzzle and correctly shaped eye. Straight forelegs with the correct bone, deep chest and a clean neck flowing into well-placed shoulders, legs well under the body, balanced rear angulation, broad second thigh and straight well-let-down hocks completed the picture. She moved with reach and drive, carrying her tail level with her back. 2nd It/Int Sh Ch Olvinglay Enrosadira (Mr G Monteverde): Slightly higher on the leg than the winner. An attractive profile and expressive head, with straight forelegs, tight feet and balanced front and rear angulation. She moved steadily, though I preferred the winner’s movement. Veteran Bitch Entries: 9 Absentees: 4 Always a favourite class of mine to judge, with some wonderful veterans today, led by two nine-year-olds. 1st Benrowan Esprit VW (Mr & Mrs W Hush): Full of breed type, with pleasing shape and size. An attractive head, lovely front when viewed head-on, round cat-like feet and balanced front and rear angulation. She moved extremely well for her age, with correct tail carriage. Liked her a lot. 2nd Rosgar Dolly O’dare among Mossburn VW Wgc (Mrs S H Pounds-Longhurst): Full of fun and showing no sign of her age. Presented in a full, rich-golden coat. A balanced, well-chiselled head with a cheeky expression, straight forelegs with good bone and cat-like feet. Strong muscular neck, good front angulation, level topline, short coupling and broad second thigh. She moved well. 3rd Maddouse Tail Spinner Sgwc (Mrs S & Mr I Phipps-Baker & Baker) Res Bluebraes Jacobite Lass (Miss K Mcfarlane) VHC Creekside Hand in Hand at Saffdales (Mrs R Mccammick) Special Beginners Bitch Entries: 5 Absentees: 2 1st Rocamoka Funky Business (Mrs N J Smith): A pleasing type; a very happy, mature bitch with a constantly wagging tail. An attractive profile, though a tad long for my preference. A lovely head with dark points and eye, plus a broad deep muzzle. I would prefer more chest. Good bend of stifle and steady movement with correct tail carriage. 2nd Saffdales Countess Cora (Mrs R Mccammick): Lost out on maturity and was very much a youngster beside the winner but showed plenty of potential. Slightly short of coat today, balanced profile and lovely head featuring a broad deep muzzle. Good front construction, cat-like feet and a strong muscular neck. Front angulation balanced by moderate rear angulation, moved well. 3rd Genvamor Penny to My Name (Mrs T Garbitt) Judge : Scott Williamson (Sandti)