Border Counties Gundog Club

My sincere thanks to the Committee for their kind invitation to judge, and for their warm hospitality throughout the day. I would also like to thank my efficient stewards for keeping the ring running so smoothly, and all exhibitors for their entries and sporting attitude.

RETRIEVER (GOLDEN)

D: 17/11/6 

B: 19/8/11

Total Exhibits Entered/Total Exhibits Absent/Total Exhibits Present: 36/19/17

PD ( 4Entries, 1 Absent) 

1ST Gerhold Mrs J NAVILIS SHCHEDRYK (IMP UKR) Very promising puppy dog of excellent type and size. Pleasing head and expression, with a super neck flowing into well-laid shoulders. Good and firm topline for his age. Well constructed throughout, with particularly pleasing rear angulation. Moved freely and with power, covering the ground well. One to watch for the future. BEST PUPPY

2ND Beck Mrs S PRIESTSIDE HUNGRY HEART IN BEINANGUS Pleasing puppy dog with a kind expression and a nicely head. Good bone and well laid shoulders. Presented in excellent coat and condition, and shown to advantage. Moved well around the ring. Just lacked the overall balance and finish of the winner today, but a nice youngster with time on his side.

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GD (5 Entries, 5 Absent)

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LD (4 Entries, 2 Absent)

1ST Towers & Henderson, Mrs S & Mrs M BARICIA BELLA DIVINO JW Quality dog of excellent type, with a beautiful head and a true, gentle ‘melting’ expression. Well-proportioned throughout, with a textbook shoulder and good length of neck flowing into a solid topline. Particularly pleasing rear angulation. Not the strongest mover in this company, but covered the ground well. Considered for top honours, but preferred the eventual winner on movement.

2ND Kevan MS E M MOLOKO WALLANCE THE BRACE An honest and sound dog with a pleasing head and expression. Good shoulder placement and particularly appreciated his firm topline, which he held well both standing and on the move. Well balanced overall and moved steadily around the ring. Well presented and in excellent coat and muscular conditions.

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OD (1 Entries, 3 Absent)

1ST Gerhold Mrs J NAVILIS VIVAT VIVALDI JW (IMP UKR) Masculine dog of excellent type, balanced throughout and free from exaggeration. Pleasing head, with a workmanlike outline. Soundly constructed and moved very well, covering the ground with ease. Maintained his topline on the move and presented a steady, reliable performance. In excellent coast and muscular conditions. Best Male, Res. Best Of Breed

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PB (6 Entries, 3 Absent)

1ST Mcfarlane, Mrs W & Miss K BLUEBRAES VOYAGER Very promising puppy bitch, mature for her age and of excellent type. Feminine head with a kind expression. Good length of neck leading into a well-constructed front. Well constructed throughout, with good bone and correct angulation both front and rear. Particularly appreciated her firm topline, which she held well both standing and on the move.

2ND Johnson Mrs S L & Mr S MOLOKO BRAALY AT HEIDIAMOUR Delightful puppy bitch, the youngest in the class at just six months of age, a real little gem. Beautiful head and expression, with an excellent neck and well laid shoulders. Held a firm topline both standing and on the move, excellent rear angulations with the best of bend of stifle. Moved happily with a wagging tail, showing herself very well. Just gave away in overall maturity and coat condition to the winner today, but I’m sure one with a very bright future.

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GB (5 Entries, 2 Absent)

1ST Johnson Mrs S L & Mr S MOLOKO OW DO A real picture of elegance and femininity. Beautiful head with a soft and kind expression. Lovely length of neck flowing into a firm, well-held topline. Correct in her construction with excellent front and rear, standing on good legs and feet. Excelled on the move, true and effortless, covering the ground with ease. A quality bitch who could be hard to beat when fully mature.

2ND Lowther Mr I & Mrs N D Vera’s Mistery At Evenmint A pleasing bitch with a nice head and expression. Balanced angulations front and rear. Compact in body with a good topline. In excellent coat and conditions. Moved soundly around the ring. Nicely presented.

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LB (4 Entries, 2 Absent)

1ST Clarkson, Mrs F M DRUMKILTY NOLLAIG SHONA JW A bitch I have long admired from the ringside, and today, having had the opportunity to go over her, I was even more impressed. Simply outstanding. So much to admire, from the tip of her nose to the end of her tail. Stands over the ground with presence and quality, combining elegance with strength. Beautiful head and gentle expression, with the most beautiful length of neck flowing into textbook shoulder placement. Excelling in all her proportions and so well put together throughout. Holds a firm topline and excels on the move, true and powerful, covering the ground with ease. Presented in excellent conditions. A truly deserving Best of Breed

2ND Evans Mr R M & Mrs M J MARDARGOLD THE LOOK OF LOVE A bitch with a pleasing head and expression. With moderate forehand angulations. Good spring of ribs plenty of heart room. Straight front and feet. Compact in body and presented in good condition. Moved well and powerful around the ring and was well handled. A different type to the winner.

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OB (4 Entries, 1 Absent)

1ST Hill & Smitt, Miss P & Mr D Megarvey Deja Vu JW A beautiful bitch of great quality, typical of this kennel, shown in a pleasing mid-gold coat. Lovely head with a kind, gentle expression. Excellent neck and well laid shoulders, with particularly good forehand construction. Plenty of heart room and depth through the body. Stands over the ground with a firm topline, which she holds well both standing and on the move. Well angulated behind. Moved with great drive, covering the ground with ease. Perfectly handled. A quality bitch I admired, just unlucky to have met my Best of Breed winner today.

2ND Rodgers Mrs M Ambersun Passione Of Odarla Another beautiful bitch of great quality, just a slightly different type to the winner. Feminine throughout, with a pleasing head and expression. Well constructed and balanced overall, with textbook forehand construction, a bit long in loin. Moved well around the ring and presented a very pleasing picture. Handled to advantage in superb conditions.