Taunton & District Canine Association

Judge Results: Gretel Osborn (Elgert)

Taunton & District Canine Association

Saturday, 13 June 2026 (2 day show)

Results For Day #1

Retriever (Curly Coated)

Retriever (Flat Coated)

Retriever (Golden)

Retriever (Labrador)

Retriever (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling)

A.V. Good Citizen Dog Scheme (Gundog/Hound/Terrier)

TDCA A.V. Puppy Stakes

Generated: Wednesday, 17 June 2026 @ 17:31

Breed Results: Retriever (Curly Coated) (Day 1)

BOB 2 - Skaringen's Isinglass Viii Con Redanimo (Imp Nor) (Ms R & Mr L & Mr J S & Mr S T Davies & Bradstock & Thygesen & Hansen)

RBOB 5 - Brightmeadow Wish Come True at Dreamcurl (Miss A Harris)

1. Retriever (Curly Coated) - Graduate

Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1ST 2 - Skaringen's Isinglass Viii Con Redanimo (Imp Nor) (Ms R & Mr L & Mr J S & Mr S T Davies & Bradstock & Thygesen & Hansen)

8 mths old – larger boy but a good shape to him. Nice feet and good arched shape. Level topline and good tailset. Kind eye and nice expression with correct oval shape. Head correct wedge shape giving the correct profile. Moved well. BOB

 2ND 5 - Brightmeadow Wish Come True at Dreamcurl (Miss A Harris)

 3 yr old, not quite the shape of 1, I would have preferred a firmer and better shape. Good head with correct ears set slightly above eye level. Not quite the topline of 1. RBOB

2. Retriever (Curly Coated) - Limit

Entries: 1 Absentees: 1

3. Retriever (Curly Coated) - Open

Entries: 2 Absentees: 2

Breed Results: Retriever (Flat Coated) (Day 1)

BOB 7 - Clandrift Funky Angel (Mrs V Bowen)

RBOB 8 - Clandrift Make It Funky JW (Mrs V Bowen)

BP 20 - Misfitsfluke's Raven at Falcorvus (Miss B Ponsford)

4. Retriever (Flat Coated) - Puppy

Entries: 4 Absentees: 1

1ST 20 - Misfitsfluke's Raven at Falcorvus (Miss B Ponsford)

2ND 11 - Misfitsfluke Magicalride (Miss I & Mr J Grenville-Payne & Kenneford)

3RD 12 - Misfitsfluke's Fantastic (Miss I & Mr J Grenville-Payne & Kenneford)

What a fun class of 3 siblings – 10 months old and full of exuberance enjoying their day. Hard to assess as legs and feet everywhere but as a first show all fun for them and will hopefully settle down as they grow on. 

5. Retriever (Flat Coated) - Graduate

Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1ST 7 - Clandrift Funky Angel (Mrs V Bowen)

 Such a balanced dog both fore and aft. Lovely depth of chest with correct front angles. Lovely tight strong feet, with correct arch to them allowing good footfall on the move. Lovely width of thigh and nice length of hocks, well let down. Tail set correct and carried correctly on the move. Lovely dark eye and melting expression. BOB

 2ND 21 - Wheathold Reynard The Fox at Falcorvus (Miss B Ponsford)lovely 

 Much larger all over, needs more chest to fill the frame better. 8 yrs old with good length and depth but head slightly heavy. 

3RD 19 - Misfitsfluke Phoenix at Falcorvus (Miss B Ponsford)

6. Retriever (Flat Coated) - Limit

Entries: 5 Absentees: 0

1ST 8 - Clandrift Make It Funky JW (Mrs V Bowen)

Nice and mature dog with a lovely shape and correct height and length. Coat needs attention but doesn’t take away from the shape especially once hands on and you feel what is there and all correct. Would prefer tighter feet. Head again of lovely shape and good dark eye. RBOB , preferred the cleaner lines of my BOB

 2ND 9 - Benvellyn Nyanga at Draketor (Mr F W J & Mrs L D Cooves)

 Slightly smaller throughout. His front was not as good as 1 and his feet not as strong either. Lovely rear and good angulation. Topline held well on the move. 

 3RD 17 - Ruddleberry Phoenix Song (Mrs J Legg)

RES 22 - Ruddleberry Dark Phoenix (Mr M W & Mrs L Smith)

7. Retriever (Flat Coated) - Open

Entries: 4 Absentees: 1

1ST 18 - Llantrussa Sorrento Moon (Mr R J & Mrs T J Moon)

A difficult class as at either end of the size scale .  For me slightly large, however good movement, he however held his tail slightly high on the move. Would again prefer tighter feet and stronger pasterns. Head nice and eye correct.  

2ND 10 - Pajanbeck I Have A Dream by Draketor (Mr F W J & Mrs L D Cooves)

Nice girl of good length, slightly over angulated on thigh and stifles for me and would prefer more bone throughout. 

 Breed Results: Retriever (Golden) (Day 1)

BOB 33 - Putjade Popster (Mrs E & Mr M Evans)

RBOB 29 - Lovissa Hello Dolly of Wemcrest (Mrs J & Mr R Chan)

BP 33 - Putjade Popster (Mrs E & Mr M Evans)

8. Retriever (Golden) - Puppy Dog

Entries: 3 Absentees: 1

1ST 33 - Putjade Popster (Mrs E & Mr M Evans)

 Such a wonderful shape and structure  – just 11mths old but so much to like. Held topline well on stack and move and really moved out well. Lovely head of good shape, broad enough without being course, lovely pigment round eyes and good dark eye. Delighted to award BOB as really powered round the ring to win top honours.

 2ND 28 - Eveninghill by My Side (Mrs C Bruyneels)

Narrower in front than 1, head slightly longer in muzzle so not quite the desired shape . moved well but carried the tail a bit high.

 9. Retriever (Golden) - Graduate Dog

Entries: 6 Absentees: 2

1ST 33 - Putjade Popster (Mrs E & Mr M Evans)

 Same as previous class

 2ND 35 - Fulvia Just Magic at Jandeburn (Mrs D Fenn)

 Heavier head but still a lovely shape and profile to it. Would prefer slightly more front angulation. Pigment round eyes and nose good. Moved well. 

3RD 37 - Grengold Perseus (Mrs Cr Gillan)

RES 50 - Hungry Pooh Bear (Miss E Rogers)

10. Retriever (Golden) - Limit Dog

Entries: 2 Absentees: 1

1ST 50 - Hungry Pooh Bear (Miss E Rogers)

Reserve from previous class. Temperament not as outgoing as I would like to see in a golden. Topline correct, tail slightly high set. Moved ok and good hocks.  

11. Retriever (Golden) - Open Dog

Entries: 4 Absentees: 2

1ST 40 - Fairwinds in Space Man JW (Mrs S & Miss M Lewis)

 Preferred the height and length ratio of this to my 2nd winner. Good topline and correct tail set, nice turn of stifle and well let down hocks. Head slightly heavy but good enough to win the class 

 2ND 34 - Chalksville Highlander at Jandeburn (Mrs D Fenn)

 Would prefer more height to leg for the length of body, to give the correct shape required. Back of skull slightly wider than would prefer, good eye and nice colour to give a kind expression. Moved ok with good drive. 

 12. Retriever (Golden) - Puppy Bitch

Entries: 3 Absentees: 1

1ST 30 - Wemcrest Hocus Pocus (Mrs J & Mr R Chan)

 7mths, good spape to profile, but still need to mature up in chest to give the full picture. Nice length of leg and good length of body with correct short coupled leading to good rear. Nice head shape and good eye colour, pigment good.  

2ND 49 - Hammerfield Nutmeg Zest (Mr S F Pyne)

 Better on the move than 1, however would like more length to leg for the correct outline. Head ok 

 13. Retriever (Golden) - Graduate Bitch

Entries: 6 Absentees: 2

1ST 31 - Sunnyoak String of Pearls (Mrs J M & Mr M P Clarke)

 Lovely shape to her but has a tendency to rock back when standing so looses her topline, however, does hold it well on the move. I am sure as she matures up all will come together as a lovely shape and all flows well. Such a pretty head and kind expression, good dark eye and good rim colour, nice stop and good black nose. 

 2ND 26 - Shearstone Live in The Dream at Fivelms JW (Mrs S Ball)

 Good shape in stand, however does hold tail slightly high on the move. Again a kind expression and correct pigment, very balanced head. Would like slightly more leg height. 

 3RD 51 - Ramchaine A Red Red Rose (Mrs J & Mrs C Scuffle & Ennis Van Maren)

RES 41 - Zenevieva Million Dollars for Fairwinds (ai) (IKC) (Mrs S & Miss M Lewis)

14. Retriever (Golden) - Limit Bitch

Entries: 5 Absentees: 2

1ST 31 - Sunnyoak String of Pearls (Mrs J M & Mr M P Clarke)

Same as previous class.  

 2ND 39 - Sonham The Next Chapter for Acquelin (Mrs J A & Miss E M Jarman)

 Nice length of leg, would prefer slightly more forechest. Moved ok and held topline well on the move, tail set correct, hocks slightly long. Head very pretty expression . 

 3RD 41 - Zenevieva Million Dollars for Fairwinds (ai) (IKC) (Mrs S & Miss M Lewis)

15. Retriever (Golden) - Open Bitch

Entries: 4 Absentees: 2

1ST 29 - Lovissa Hello Dolly of Wemcrest (Mrs J & Mr R Chan)

 Lovely firm topline held well on the move and also in profile. Good length of leg with deep chest and correct front assembly. Nice length of back and strong loin allowing for good strong rear movement. Head of correct shape, well chiselled and enough broadness to backskull. RBOB 

 2ND 48 - Hammerfield Legato Lullaby (Mr S F Pyne)

 Much finer head, again slightly short on leg. Topline held well, but tail set a touch high on the move. 

 Breed Results: Retriever (Labrador) (Day 1)

BOB 54 - Sh Ch/lux/bel/rom Ch Eminala Star Struck Farnfield (Miss E Evans)

RBOB 70 - Lembas Holly (Mr C J & Mrs C E Mills)

BP 70 - Lembas Holly (Mr C J & Mrs C E Mills)

16. Retriever (Labrador) - Puppy

Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

1ST 70 - Lembas Holly (Mr C J & Mrs C E Mills)

 8 mth yellow lab, so well balanced, such a lovely profile. Front and rear angulation match giving such a good profile, tail set good and used well. Head lovely with correct broadness in skull without loosing the strength to the face and kind intelligent expression, eyes of good shape and colour. An exciting prospect and will watch with interest. BP, RBOB

 2ND 55 - Loretta Night Fury over Eminala (Imp Usa) (Miss E Evans)

 Slightly shorter in body than 1 on the stack, but on the move extends out well so as matures and settled into body will settle on that I am sure. Head lovely with good eye colour and such a good shape to it. 

 3RD 72 - Tiaja Isle of Dreams (Mrs J A Wallace)

RES 64 - Magnavalleys Mojito (Mr D R & Mrs S J Kennett)

17. Retriever (Labrador) - Graduate

Entries: 4 Absentees: 1

1ST 66 - Eastdew Sky Full of Stars over Eminala (Mr C & Miss E Mckee & Evans)

 Profile good, balanced throughout, topline held well on stack and on move, tail set good. Dark eye, skull broad, nice stop. Front angulation good with nice deep chest. Moved well. 

 2ND 68 - Jaybec Winter Yule JW (Miss R J & Mrs J E Mills)

 Bigger than 1 throughout, good head for his size so all looks in proportion, excelled in movement. 

 3RD 63 - Magnavalleys Mimosa JW (Mr D R & Mrs S J Kennett)

18. Retriever (Labrador) - Limit

Entries: 4 Absentees: 1

1ST 60 - Meadowleigh Time to Dream JW (Mr M & Mrs A Hoban)

 Good size and shape. Head good with lovely well developed nostrils, good stop and nice broad skull. Good hocks and moved well. 

 2ND 58 - Rossacre Tiny Dancer (Mrs J A Fishlock)

 Balanced profile, tail a little high. Good front and rear angulation. Moved well. 

 3RD 61 - Lembas Brooklyn at Mibridge (Mrs B S Jeffery)

19. Retriever (Labrador) - Open

Entries: 5 Absentees: 1

1ST 54 - Sh Ch/lux/bel/rom Ch Eminala Star Struck Farnfield (Miss E Evans)

 Such a lovely shape and balanced profile. Nothing overdone or exaggerated. Good length of leg to length of body, just so balanced and right. Eye showing intelligence and a lovely expression. Ears close to head giving a good profile of correct breed type. Powerful neck leading into good shoulder long and well laid back. Good legs and straight. Moved well and held topline on the move – a pleasure to watch move BOB & nice to see shortlisted in a fab group.  

2ND 56 - Trendlewood Long Time Comin at Pudleigh JW (Mr H J & Mrs I J Evans)

Bigger all over than 1, heavier in head, topline good and held on the move. Nice tail set and wagging action, feet could be a bit tighter.  

3RD 67 - Jaybec Winter Wispa JW (Miss J & Mrs J E Mills)

RES 57 - Carpenny Halshimoor Delicious (ai) (Mrs J A Fishlock)

 Breed Results: Retriever (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling) (Day 1)

BOB 76 - Abacot Heart of The Ocean JW (Miss S Hughes)

RBOB 88 - Katimba Malvasia of Valsannra (Mrs J M Vaughan)

BP 80 - Tollisty Thrymheim (Mrs S & Mr C G Lashly)

20. Retriever (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling) - Puppy

Entries: 2 Absentees: 1

1ST 80 - Tollisty Thrymheim (Mrs S & Mr C G Lashly)

 Such a nice puppy, just beginning to settle into himself. Loved the shape of height and length, good angulation, nice feet and good head, eye nicely blending with coat colour and almond shape good. BP

 21. Retriever (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling) - Graduate

Entries: 6 Absentees: 1

1ST 79 - Tollisty Blow Your Mind at Citanabel JW (Mrs S & Mr C G Lashly)

 Bless left coat at home. But equally shows the shape and frame well. Lovely topline and held on the move well. Lovely deep chest and well sprung rib. 

 2ND 74 - Deltandamba Domino Dancing (Miss C Hipkiss)

Slightly smaller and finer than 1, good topline and good bend of stifle, hocks good.

 3RD 90 - Rosettia Amber Queen (Mrs J & Mrs T Vaughan & Crosby)

RES 87 - Deltandamba Inside A Dream (Mr O & Mr D Roberts & Maidment)

22. Retriever (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling) - Limit

Entries: 6 Absentees: 0

1ST 73 - Afonbach First Sign O'spring at Deltandamba JW (Miss C Hipkiss)

Out of coat, but lovely and nothing to hide because of it. Good shape with good bone and substance giving a powerful feel. Lovely front angulation with medium length neck, muscled leading into well laid back shoulders. Elbows nice and tight and good strong straight legs with good pasterns and good shape feet. Good length and tail set on right and moved well holding balance. Best Opp Sex 

2ND 77 - Abacot Into The Unknown JW (Miss S Hughes)

A much more mature dog however, felt just too much coat spoiling outline till you get hands on. Lovely eye and shape and head of correct wedge shape with flat cheeks, moderate stop. Kind expression. Standing on good feet. 

 3RD 82 - Eusanit Wild Atlantic Way (Mrs L A & Mr T Palfrey)

RES 89 - Rosettia Red Devil of Valsannra (Mrs J M Vaughan)

23. Retriever (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling) - Open

Entries: 5 Absentees: 0

1ST 76 - Abacot Heart of The Ocean JW (Miss S Hughes)

My stand out winner in this class and delighted to award BOB, was good to see a lovely Group shortlist as well. On first look a lovely shape as standing and powered round the ring with good reach and drive. Head of good shape and correct moderate stop, with good taper down to nose. Good breadth to skull with correctly rounded with flat cheek bones. Lovely strong straight front legs leading to correct arched foot nice and tight. Such muscle and power on the move. BOB.  

2ND 88 - Katimba Malvasia of Valsannra (Mrs J M Vaughan)

 Again, another of the top drawer with a fabulous shape and flow throughout. Moved well with drive and good strong front legs giving a good clean stride. Head of correct wedge shape and good clean cheeks, high ear set and correct position well back on skull with good feathering at rear of fold. RBOB 

 3RD 83 - Tollpepper Echo’s Hope for Skysaria Aw(b) (Mrs B & Mr C Parker)

RES 85 - Redfoxtor Blystra Bay (Mrs L A Phelps)

 Breed Results: A.V. Good Citizen Dog Scheme (Gundog/Hound/Terrier) (Day 1)

139. A.V. Good Citizen Dog Scheme (Gundog/Hound/Terrier) - A.V. Good Citizen Dog Scheme

Entries: 18 Absentees: 9

1ST 192 - Sh Ch Nyllaup Akoya Pearl for Grakar JW (Mr G, Mrs K & Miss Z Stirk)

Irish Water Spaniel - Wow this girl exudes class and quality. So mature for her age and just so balanced throughout. Head and eye colour melding to create the typical impression of fineness and intelligence expecting in this breed. Strong neck set into sloping shoulders with power throughout, deep chest and good width. Good spring of rib behind shoulder, good loin. Stood on good legs with good strong feet, moved with drive and elegance . 

 2ND 351 - Bridestones Red Cinnabar (Mrs V L & Mr A M Balchin)

 Soft Coated Wheaten – another quality dog, good colour and coat texture. Good head with good square muzzle, good length to both eye to nose and eyes to occiput giving correct shape to head. Good ears closely fitting cheek bone. Moved with drive round the ring.  

3RD 237 - Duranridge Chic Shadow (Mrs L Durante)

RES 159 - Crimicar Indigo Eclipse ShCEx (Miss A J Salmon)

 Breed Results: TDCA A.V. Puppy Stakes (Day 1)

140. TDCA A.V. Puppy Stakes - A.V. Puppy

Entries: 18 Absentees: 9

1ST 131 - Benevelo Stella Splendente (Mrs S & Mr A Quilter)

 Italian Spinone - correct shape with square solid construction. Skull length correct with good width. Eye of lovely colour and open expression giving the correct expression . moved well. 

2ND 147 - Knightstar Grace Kelly at Tillarn (Imp Esp) (Mrs S Adams)

 Cocker – Very pretty head and expression. A lovely melting eye which pulls you in and makes you want to look again and has the appeal you want from a cocker. Once the owner had settled she moved well with good reach and drive.  

3RD 30 - Wemcrest Hocus Pocus (Mrs J & Mr R Chan)

RES 352 - Snowmeadow Una Ulisse (Dr P & Mrs C & Miss C Jefferies)