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 (Curly Coated)

Total Exhibits Entered/Total Exhibits Absent/Total Exhibits Present: 4/2/2

O (3 Entries, 1 Absent)

1ST Barber Mrs H S M, Miss B E & Miss H Tonispada Vuori Vincent By Blanchard SGWC A truly beautiful dog of outstanding quality and superb breed type, combining elegance, strength and style in a most impressive package. Excellent size and overall balance with a clean athletic outline that immediately catches the eye. Particularly admired his superb elegant neck flowing into beautifully laid shoulders and excellent forehand construction. Strong body with very good depth and ribbing, powerful quarters and an absolutely firm topline both standing and on the move. His coat was a real highlight today, carrying outstanding crisp tight curls of excellent texture throughout, presented in first class condition. On the move he covered the ground effortlessly with reach, drive and purpose while maintaining his beautiful outline at all times. Sound, stylish and full of breed character, he never stopped demanding attention in the ring. BOB

2ND Dick Mrs N FIRECURL EXCALIBUR Pleasant dog of good breed type with a balanced and athletic outline. Masculine head with a typical intelligent expression and good overall proportions. Nicely shaped neck flowing into sound shoulders. Smaller in size than my winner today and not carrying quite the same overall presence, but still an honest and typical exhibit. Coat of good texture with pleasing curl throughout and presented in good condition. Moved freely around the ring although tending to close a bit behind. Maintained a pleasing outline on the move and showed himself well throughout the class. An honest dog with many good qualities.