Championship Show February 1st 2026
Judges' Critiques
Dogs
I would like to express my thanks to the committee of this club for inviting me
to judge at their 50th anniversary show. I felt very privileged.
Thank you too for my wonderful gift!!
The show was very well run and there was a really good atmosphere about the
place, which is always a bonus. Thank you, too, to my 2 stewards, Kirsty and
Brenda, who kept the ring flowing. I had a lovely array of dogs in all classes
and on many occasions it was a matter of splitting hairs for the top placings.
Thank you to all the exhibitors for accepting my judgements in such a
sportsmanlike manner and thank you to you all for entering.
With the agreement of my fellow judge the main awards were as follows: BIS
Hodge’s Naiken Inspiral J.W.; RBIS & BOS Metcalfe’s Baileydale Puff DaddyJ.W;
BPIS Pattison’s Dysonleigh Titan for Pattilands; BV Rawlinson & Balshaw’s SH CH
Shanorrell Black Sabbath at Halshimoor; BBPIS Braddon’s Trendlewood for All we
Know
Baby Puppy Dog
(2)
1. Braddon’s Trendlewood for All We Know: A 5 month old yellow dog who seemed
quite mature for his age. Very settled and is developing well. He has a nicely
shaped head with good eye and ear set, good angulation and thigh muscles coming
along nicely. He moved well around the ring. In my opinion, he’s one to watch.
BBP
2. Phillips’ Llanstinan Jeeves at Sheenaron: Another 5 month old black dog who
likes to know what is going on around him. He is developing well but he still
has plenty of time in which to do so. He has a good straight front and has good
ratio legs to body. He moved strongly around the ring.
Minor Puppy Dog
(6)
1. Metcalfes’ Bish Bash Bosh Baileydale: An 8 month
old yellow who was totally balanced and stood four square.
Correct bite and ear set with a strong muzzle. Good amount of bone and neat
feet. Nice length of neck, leading to well laid back shoulders,
angulation was good front and back and he moved well, covering the ground with a
good stride. In excellent coat and nice otter tail
2. McKee & Evans’ Eastdew Rewrite the Stars with Eminala: Very little to choose
between 1 and 2.
Masculine
head, nice proportions, medium sized eyes with good colour and a lovely
expression. Excellent reach of neck, which was clean and he had a nice level
topline. Nicely balanced in front and rear angulations, which gave him with good
movement
3. Edwards’ Kimbajak Master Michael
Puppy Dog
(2)
1. Pattison’s Dysonleigh Titan for Pattilands: A lovely well balanced 10 month
old dog who was well behaved and looked at home in the ring. He has a good
temperament and shows a kind expression in his well shaped and good coloured
eye. A lovely shaped head with good ear set , good length of neck set in well
laid shoulders . Angulation front and rear was correct and he had a good topline.
There was plenty of bone and legs were straight at front . Nicely short coupled
and he moved around the ring with good strides covering the ground well. He
deserved his BPIS.
2. Judd’s Harpitts Black Pepper: I quite liked this dog and at another time he
could have done well. I felt that today he was not showing his best and when on
the move his topline was dipping and he was not very happy! His angulation front
and rear was good and he has a nice shaped head.
Junior Dog
(5)
1. Mills’ Jaybec Winter Yule J.W.: At 13 months of age this yellow dog shows
maturity. He has a nice depth of chest and body and a good length of loin. He
has a typical Labrador head with a good length of neck set in well laid back
shoulders. His movement was very sound and he covered the ground well.
2. Williamson’s Sharouns Sunday Best: A rather lovely boy who still needs to
develop in body. His head was nicely shaped and he has good eye shape and colour
but I did prefer the shape of head no.1. He has plenty of bone, good angulation
and short coupled. He moved around the ring well and covered the ground soundly.
3. Bond’s Lakemeadow Gilbert’s Gift
Yearling Dog
(7,1 abs)
1. Hodge’s Naiken Island Hopping (A1) J.W.:
Well balanced chocolate with a
kind head and expression. Short coupled with good bone and neat feet, level
topline. His coat was thick and in good condition and he has a lovely otter
tail. His angulation front and rear was good which helped him when on the move.
2. Baron’s Landebec Ventura J.W:This yellow dog carries a typical masculine head
but he has a good eye shape and colour which gives him a kind expression. He has
well-laid back shoulders, well-sprung ribs leading to a level topline and
correct tailset. Unfortunately for him today, he did not move as well as 1.
3. Moody’s Trendlewood Home town Glory
Maiden Dog
(5, 1 abs)
1. Pattison’s Dysonleigh Titan for Pattilands
2. Metcalfes’s Bish Bash Bosh Baileydale
3. Harvey Major’s Linjor Tylers Choice
Novice Dog
(7)
1. Metcalfes’s Bish Bash Bosh Baileydale
2. Jeffrey’s Lembas Brooklyn at Mibridge:
An 18 month black dog who stood 4 square and was well balanced overall.
He has a typical Labrador expression, coat was in good condition and has a good
tail set. Strong rear quarters and moved well from the rear but his front
movement was a little wide.
3. Harvey Major’s Linjor Tylers Choice
Undergraduate Dog
(6, 2 abs)
1. Bond’s Lakemeadow Gilbert’s Gift: A very nice 16 month old black who had
previously come up against some very strong opposition. In this class, however,
he held his own!
He has a good depth of chest and well sprung rib, carries plenty of bone, short
coupled, good coat and tail set. Angulation is Ok particularly in the rear and
he moved well covering the floor with ease and obviously very happy!
2. Moody’s Trendlewood Hometown Glory: A nice yellow boy who is beginning to
develop well. He still need time to settle when in the ring. He has a good body
with a depth of chest. A typical Labrador expression. He moved well but he needs
to tighten up his feet.
3. Jeffrey’s Lembas Brooklyn at Mibridge
Graduate Dog
(10)
1. Wilmhurst’s Dolwen Wish Upon a Star at Mandamay: A well-formed head with good
eye giving a lovely expression. Strong in neck and well laid shoulders. Good
depth of chest and well sprung rib. Rear quarters well angulated and muscled,and
moved well.
2. Chapman’s Daisypatch Ostratto:
This yellow dog has a good head and lovely pigmentation showing a kind
expression. Good bone, strong loin leading to strong rear quarters with nice
turn of stifle and good 2 nd thigh moved well.
3. Ayres’ Musubi Who Dares Wins
Post graduate Dog
(5)
1. Mills & Rota’s Rodstar Rocks Zero Bully at Lembas: A strong yellow boy with a
good depth of chest and well sprung rib. Well balanced thoughout. He has a nice
head and kind expression. In good coat, he was very happy to be here and moved
with drive
2. Harvey Major’s State Park in Linjor J.W.: A smaller dog than 1 but still a
very nice boy with a lovely head and good eye. Has a straight topline which he
held when on the move. He moved well.
3. Bond’s Carpenny Padraig
Mid-Limit Dog
(7, 1 abs)
1. Rawlinson & Balshaw’s Shanorrell Seamus Coleman at Halshimoor J.W.: A very
nice black who is still young and has good potential. He has everything going
for him, correct depth and length, lovely shaped head giving a typical Labrador
expression. He was in good coat and his topline continued with a nice otter tail
set. His good angulation meant he was able to move freely around the ring.
2. Williamson’s Sharouns Inspector Gadget J.W.: It was a shame that these two
had to meet, I really was splitting hairs when it came to awarding the cards.
This dog has all the typical attributes of a Labrador, nice shape of head, good
temperament, looks fit to do a day’s work. His angulation front and rear was
correct and he has a well sprung rib, leading to short coupling and straight
topline. However I preferred the movement of 1.
3. Evans’ Trendlewood Long Time Comin at Pudleigh J.W
Limit Dog
(11, 3 abs)
1. Metcalfe’s Baileydale Puff Daddy J.W.:
A well balanced black dog with a
lovely masculine head. He has a good length of neck into well placed shoulders.
Deep chested and well sprung ribs leading to a short coupling and level topline
leading to well set otter tail. His rear angulation and muscle tone meant that
he was able to move with drive and cover the ring effortlessly. I was more that
happy to award him the DCC and with the agreement of my fellow judge RBIS., BOS
2. Perkins’ Carromer Teguila by Keeninspires:
a well sized yellow dog, nicely
balanced. Good shape of head with correct ear set and eye shape and colour. well
muscled but not overdone. Nice straight front legs and good turn of stifle. He
moved well,
3. Mills & Rota’s Rodstar Rocks Zero Bully at Lembas
Open Dog
(9, 5 abs)
1. Rawlinson & Balshaw’s SH.CH. Shanorrell Black Sabbath at Halshimoor: This
kennel consistently turns out good dogs and this one is no exception. This 7
year old black stands four square in perfect proportion from nose to tail. He
has a good temperament and looks fit for purpose. He has good angulation front
and rear and is well muscled throughout. He moved around the ring as though he
owned it. RDCC, BVD, BVIS
2. Mills’ SH.CH. Lembas Maui: On another day this result could easily have been
switched. This kennel has also produced some really good dogs, this being one of
them. He has a lovely deep chest and well sprung ribs, leading to level topline
and well set otter tail. He moved around the ring well. He didn’t have as much
‘ring presence’ as 1 today.
3. Metcalfe’s Rumhill Bertie Wooster by Baileydale J.W:
Special Beginners Dog
(5, 1 abs)
1. Moody’s Trendlewood Hometown Glory
2. Pickin’s Edenwood Hinch: A nice chocolate boy but still has room to develop
body wise.
He has a good shaped head with correct ear set and eye colour. Has a very kind
expression, typical of a Labrador. His movement around the ring was stilted and
he needs to tighten up his feet.
3. Way’s IncantorFabulinus
Special Working Dog
(2)
1. Coode’s Warringah’s the Bluff J.W. SGWC: A well
proportioned black dog with great bone, well muscled body. Lovely depth of chest
and well sprung rib. Level topline, leading to lovely well-set otter tail. Moved
across the ground with ease and true both front and back.
2. Scotford-Jackson’s Tugford Digby of Rumrumour: This is a typical working dog.
He has a nervy temperament but probably just because he’s not used to being in
the show ring. He has a good reach of neck but he needs more body and a thicker
tail. His movement was super, he drove around the ring.
Veteran Dog
(2)
1. Hodge’s SH.CH/IR SH.CH./LUX CH. Naiken East Meets West (AI)J.W.:
A nicely proportioned black dog, and although he is in
his 8th year there is still plenty to like. He has plenty of bone and
a great body and spring of rib. Still carries his topline well and leads to an
excellent otter tail which is constantly on the go. He moved really well.
2. White’s Serengoch’s Lincoln gyda Arghishalee (AI): A good solid dog with
ample bone and muscle. He moved soundly on nicely rounded feet. It was a shame
he came up against 1 today.
Margaret Barker (Deerbrook) Judge
Bitches
My grateful thanks to the Labrador Retriever Club of Wales for their truly
kind invitation to judge the bitches at their 50th anniversary show. Always a
brilliant committee that runs the show so well. I had some incredibly good
quality bitches to judge. All bitches judged had a scissor bite, and almost all
had full coats. Also, I would like to say thank you to those exhibitors for
giving me the number of entries to judge. It was a pleasure.
My observation of the weight of exhibits in a couple of classes is that there
were unnecessarily overweight and obese exhibits shown.
Baby Puppy Bitch
1ST 96 - Llanstinan Wine Not (Mrs L Miles)
Black puppy of five months old with a good height for her age. Pretty feminine
head. And a very good reach of neck. Good substance. Straight front legs with
tight toes. Level topline tail set following the topline. Very good bend of
stifle. In very good coat. Stood and presented well. Movement was accurate in
the front and in the rear.
2ND 14 - Trendlewood Only Yesterday (Mr D L & Mrs F E M Braddon)
Yellow bitch, Presented very well. She stood little shorter than 1st but being
the same age. Lovely shaped head. Perfect front with good angles in shoulder and
good bone in front legs. Good shaped body, deep chest and although rose a little
on the rump, a very good outline. Exceptionally good depth in the thigh. She was
in excellent coat. She moved with good co-ordination.
3RD 50 - Llanstinan Scarlett Sammie at Bowsian (Mrs S H Evans)
Minor Puppy Bitch
Entries: 7 Absentees: 1
1ST 59 - Sudeo Sassy Sapphire (Miss L Givan)
Black with a super overall silhouette and very tidy coat. Very balanced in head
with good stop in muzzle with an alert expression, good reach of neck, well
developed forechest with good balance between depth of chest and straight front
legs with tight toes. Level topline and good tail set. Good length and depth of
body. Sprung ribs. Carrying a good weight for this frame, excellent thighs and
hock length. Tight toes. Moved in a good flowing fashion. BPB
2ND 90 - Eastdew Sky Full of Stars over Eminala (Mr C & Miss E Mckee & Evans)
Mid range yellow, taller in stature than one. Excellent skull features with dark
pigment and well placed ears. A good clean coat. Very good reach of neck, Good
depth of brisket, Excellent lay of shoulder and straight front legs, neat feet,
sprung ribs. Excellent depth of thigh, super line from withers to tip of tail.
Moved with a good drive from the rear. 1 & 2 were very much of alike in this
class.
3RD 75 - Rocheby Honor at Glosmere (Mrs M J & Miss N Hutchinson)
RES 53 - Salvator’s Hot Summer Rossacre (Mrs V Findjan)
VHC 21 - Rocheby Highlight over Daisypatch (Mrs H Chapman)
Puppy Bitch
Entries: 5 Absentees: 0
1ST 59 - Sudeo Sassy Sapphire (Miss L Givan)
As 1st in Minor Puppy BPB
2ND 74 - Rocheby Highland Fling at Glosmere (Mrs M J & Miss N Hutchinson)
Black slightly longer cast than 1, excellent in skull proportions with dark eyes
good set on ears. Nice line from throat over sternum to brisket. Straight front
legs with good feet. Excellent line through neck to very good tail set. Well
sprung ribs with a good underline up to the rear end. Very good bend of stifle
to let down hocks. Moved well in front rear and profile.
3RD 53 - Salvator’s Hot Summer Rossacre (Mrs V Findjan)
RES 132 - Lilflame Creme Caramel (Miss R Simmons)
Junior Bitch
Entries: 7 Absentees: 0
1ST 67 - Naiken Inspiral (ai) JW (Mr & Mrs A R V & Miss R Hodge)
Chocolate with the most beautiful shaped head with excellent eye colour and
expression. Good reach of muzzle and good length of skull with ears placed
correctly. Very clean in throat with strong muscled neck placed into an
excellent shoulder down to strong straight legs. Lovely tight toes. A very good
depth of chest with sprung ribs balancing the whole front structure with
excellent topline. Excellent underline presenting an eye catching overall shape,
very good depth in the 1st and 2nd thigh with well let down hocks giving an
excellent visual balance in the rear quarter. Excellent tail set. An
unexaggerated bitch with lots of style. Faultless movement with seamless foot
fall running straight from the rear, across, and in the front. Presented to me
in a first-class manner winning her the top award of this day. BCC and BOB
2ND 40 - Kimbajak Jenny My Only Girl (Ms C M Edwards)
Kind expression on this balanced head also good dark pigment. Good reach of
neck, strong fore chest, straight legs and good shaped feet. Good depth of chest
with good spring of ribs. A little more weight in the tummy than 1. As with 1,
an excellent rear end with slightly longer hocks. Spot on topline with excellent
tail set and well covered tail. Moved very well finishing in a well placed 2nd.
3RD 28 - Rochevale Aurora (Mrs C & Mr D Clayton)
RES 24 - Foxrush Hope So JW (Mrs J Charlton)
VHC 145 - Mattand Halloween Moon by Ludalor (Mrs L Tooth)
Yearling Bitch
Entries: 5 Absentees: 0
1ST 26 - Rocheby Acacia of Rochevale (Mrs C & Mr D Clayton)
Pleasing head with a very kind expression, good eye colour, clean reach of neck,
and good width of brisket. Strong straight legs, super lay of shoulder and
perfect angle in upper arm. Strong in rib and body, just the right weight.
Excellent topline, with a well clothed otter tail. With not carrying any extra
weight, it gave her a good line up to the tummy, she has excellent deep thighs
and let down hocks. First class movement in both directions and lovely view when
moving in profile.
2ND 15 - Shaymiloney Saucy Olive JW (Mrs H J A Brambles)
Black, in very good fit for purpose condition. Very good muzzle and skull
balance, and an excellent reach of neck. Very good lay of shoulder, legs
straight with tight feet, shorter in height and slightly longer than 1 but
balanced for her. Very good topline and tail set. Good rear end. Handled with
excellence which made assessment of her movement easy as she moved with good
flow.
3RD 142 - Smokeycot Dreamshot Lady (Mr H & Mrs G Tatchell)
RES 84 - Claychalk Costa Crypto for Mikmaqlabs (Mrs F King)
VHC 37 – Ramalley Mavis (Mrs C A Cox)
Maiden Bitch
Entries: 3 Absentees: 2
1ST 153 - Serengoch’s Interstellar (Miss A Williams)
Pretty, trusting expression from this chocolate 1 ½ year old. Good eye colour. A
tad extra skin under the throat to neck, the neck is of a good reach, placed
well into the shoulders. Excellent shoulder angles. Tight feet, Not a large
framed bitch, chest is deep enough and ribs were sufficiently sprung. Very good
topline to a very good rear end construction. Showed very well for the handler
and moved very well around the ring.
Novice Bitch
Entries: 10 Absentees: 1
1ST 40 - Kimbajak Jenny My Only Girl (Ms C M Edwards)
As 2nd in Junior
2ND 29 - Rochevale Moana (Mrs C & Mr D Clayton)
Yellow with a lovely outline, very attractive in head with good shaped and
colour eyes, ears set correctly on to a clean sweep down the neck and throat
down to a good depth brisket. A very good lay of shoulder with straight strong
legs and perfect tight toes. Well sprung ribs and a good line underneath.
Excellent deep thigh and muscled, topline is excellent with a good otter tail
following. Moved very well all around.
3RD 3 - Landebec Villanelle (Miss N C Baron)
RES 15 - Mandamay Scarlet Ribbons (Mr D O Wilmshurst)
VHC 53 - Salvator’s Hot Summer Rossacre (Mrs V Findjan)
Undergraduate Bitch
Entries: 5 Absentees: 2
1ST 77 - Serengoch's Calistoga JW (Miss K L Jones)
Chocolate, nice broad skull with a good length muzzle, alert expression with
good eye colour. Excellent clean reach of neck well placed into shoulders and
decided sternum. Long lay of shoulder and good upper arm angle. Strong front and
rear legs on good strong toes. Excellent deep well sprung ribcage, good topline
to perfect set on of tail perfectly off the topline while on the move. Excellent
rear quarters with lovely short hocks. An easy driving movement from this bitch.
2ND 107 - Flyenpyg Emily Grunt (Mr C & Mrs S Nightingale)
Black with pleasing face beautiful eye shape and colour. The skull to muzzle
appears a tad divergent, shallower in stop than 1, excellent depth of muzzle.
Strong neck down to pro-sternum. Very good depth of ribs and the tummy carrying
no extra weight. Broad thigh, showed to me in an excellent manner and moved with
style with good ground coverage from reach to drive.
3RD 64 - Meadowleigh Time to Dream (Mr M & Mrs A Hoban)
Graduate Bitch
Entries: 12 Absentees: 1
1ST 12 - Trendlewood It Takes Two JW (Mr D L & Mrs F E M Braddon)
Chocolate well balanced head with good width of muzzle and breadth of skull,
excellent stop defining both. Ears placed correctly. Strong neck from top of
skull and clean neck down to a pronounced sternum. Excellent lay of shoulder
held with good muscle tone on the front and strong legs. Deep ribs and well
sprung below a super topline with a true otter tail flowing straight off. Strong
back and well muscled thighs. In a very good dark coat. Good let down of hocks
giving her an excellent effortless drive, good profile movement and straight on
return.
2ND 38 - Baileydale Oops A Daisy for Willokin (Miss J Digweed)
Yellow standing taller than 1. Super shaped head with defined cheek expressing a
good eye shape and good pigment. Strong and good reach of neck placed well on
top and down to the front. In good coat. Excellent lay of shoulder which
finishes a well balance front end. Very good depth in the ribs with perfect
spring leading to a good rise of underline up towards the tummy. Very good bend
in stifle. Muscled thighs. Spot on topline and tail carriage. Displayed a good
flow of movement with ease, a pleasure to see.
3RD 60 - McFarwins Flashing Lights JW (Miss D Goodwin)
RES 144 - Smokeycot Nostalga Queen (Mr H & Mrs G Tatchell)
VHC 20 - Langanhoe Liberty Bell in Aquadell (Mrs R A & Mr G J Cary)
Post Graduate Bitch
Entries: 8 Absentees: 2
1ST 58 - Sudeo Our One N’ Only (Miss L Givan)
I judged this yellow bitch when she was a MP and was pleased to judge her again
in maturity. Skull is broad but not coarse with a good length of muzzle. Lovely
expression which is amplified with her mid colour yellow coat. Dark pigment,
excellent forechest with an excellent lay of shoulder. A sturdy bitch with
strong well boned front legs. Tight toes, excellent depth of chest and good
width around the sprung ribs. Super topline, with an excellent tail set which is
wholly a true otter tail. Well developed deep thigh, bend of stifle and good
hocks. Wonderful deep coat. Moved with a spring in her step, covering the ring
easily.
2ND 124 - Halshimoor Perfect Pitch at Shanorrell (Mr & Mrs M J, Miss L & Mr &
Mrs D P Rawlinson & Balshaw)
Yellow with the prettiest of heads with excellent foreface exaggerating her
correct eye shape with dark pigment. Balanced with a good depth and reach of
muzzle. Perfect in shoulder placement and elbows sitting just right. Excellent
lines in the rear quarters from rump to hock, with very good stifle bend and
very well muscled thighs. Perfect topline and underline, very fit body in
between. Tail set placed well and good coat from head to tail. Moved so well in
front and the rear and a first class presentation made my job easy.
3RD 97 - Llanstinan Bernadette A Lot (Mrs N Miles-Bevan)
RES 32 - Foxrush Joyfull JW (Mr P & Mrs E I Collins)
VHC 143 - Smokeycot Keepsake Glory (Mr H & Mrs G Tatchell)
Mid Limit Bitch
Entries: 6 Absentees: 0
1ST 87 - Tomative Annabelle JW (Mr T Lapper)
Black with a very good balance with front and rear. Very pretty in expression
with a perfect shaped eye, good reach of muzzle and length of skull, ears set on
correctly. Well muscled neck falling into a spot on topline and tailset and a
lovely well clothed tail. Excellent front with strong shoulders and deep chest,
from elbow to tummy carried a great underline. Well muscled and developed thighs
and down to good driving hocks. Moved without fault.
2ND 99 - Jaybec Winter Wispa JW (Miss R J & Mrs J E Mills)
Yellow of a lesser substance than 1 but another bitch with very good balance.
Dark pigment around eyes, giving her a pleasing expression, with a well balanced
head. Good strong neck and made well in front with precise construction of
shoulders. Topline is level and tail set is set correctly. Depth and spring of
the ribs is perfect for her frame; rear quarters are well made with excellent
angles. Displaying fit for purpose attributes. Moved with excellence and handled
superbly. A pleasure to judge.
3RD 119 - Rochevale Gypsy at Sheenaron JW (Mrs R M Phillips)
RES 65 - Meadowleigh Turn Back Time (Mr M & Mrs A Hoban)
VHC 141 - Lembas Black Betty (Mrs S P Tasher)
Limit Bitch
Entries: 7 Absentees: 1
1ST 78 - Serengoch's Knockin Boots (Miss K L Jones)
Chocolate with good height length and width. Pretty and very alert expression,
good width in the skull and balanced with muzzle. Perfect eye colour. Good lay
of shoulder and upper arm angles with tucked in elbows. Chest down to elbows
with excellent spring of ribs, level topline, short loin and well developed
rump. No excess weight exaggerated the lovely bend of stifle and deep thighs,
strong tight feet finished with a perfect set on of tail. With a good reach and
drive, portrayed a good flow of movement.
2ND 61 - Harrop Pipe Dreamer (Mrs M J Greenwood)
Chocolate very much like 1 in outline with the same qualities. Quite exuberant
with hands on assessment. Beautiful expression with good eye shape, completely
balanced in the head, strong neck and super shape around the sternum and
shoulders. Depth of chest carried to elbow, again as 1, and excelling in bend of
stifle enabling the drive she had from good rear quarters with great depth of
thigh. Tail following off a level topline. Moved in a very good manner showing
full reach and pace.
3RD 97 - Llanstinan Bernadette A Lot (Mrs N Miles-Bevan)
RES 129 - Leospring East Indie (Mr C Rose)
VHC 49 - Brynlluan Black Diamond at Bowsian (Mrs S H Evans)
Open Bitch
Entries: 7 Absentees: 1
1ST 133 - Sh Ch Farnfield Partridge (Mr R A S Stafford)
Black with quality. With proportionate skull and muzzle, ears placed perfectly.
Strong neck and clean throat down to a visual forechest. Good lines down the
neck and throat. Good muscles around the shoulders which has a good lay with
good upper arm length. Strong well boned legs. Good depth from withers to elbows
and chest with well sprung ribs. Level topline, excelling in thigh development
and otter tail. Moved so well and stylish. Was close up in my final
considerations.
2ND 46 - Lux/bel/rom Ch Eminala Star Struck Farnfield (Miss E Evans)
Yellow with lovely dark pigment in the face with brown eyes. Longer in muzzle
than 1 but still showing balance in skull. Very good line down the neck along
the back and through the tail. Very good in chest depth and enough spring of
ribs. Very good lay of shoulder and depth of chest with a good line up to the
belly. Very balanced angles in shoulders and rear quarters. Carrying a perfect
weight. Shown in an excellent manner and moved at a good speed showing good
coverage of ground.
3RD 42 - Sh Ch Kimbajak Miss Jazz Swinger JW (Ms C M Edwards)
RES 158 - Kroppsmarkens Mamma Mia of Mandamay (Imp Swe) (Mr D O Wilmshurst)
VHC 30 - Sh Ch Rochevale Sapphire (Mrs C & Mr D Clayton)
Special Beginners Bitch
Entries: 5 Absentees: 0
1ST 135 - Quinte Honeysuckle (Mr J & Mrs L Statts)
Yellow dark in colour. Good clean outline in skull with well defined stop, dark
eyes. Adequate reach of neck, excellent shape down the front with a long lay of
shoulder and neatly tucked in elbows. Tight toes front and rear, good spring and
depth of chest with a lovely topline and no added weight in the tummy. Good
thigh muscles and let down of hock. Tail set is off an angled croup but held in
line with the back on the move. Moved so well which placed her at the top of
this class. It was wonderful to see surprise on the face of the exhibitor when
placed 1st, thank you.
2ND 107 - Flyenpyg Emily Grunt (Mr C & Mrs S Nightingale)
Black placed 2nd in. UGB.
3RD 153 - Serengoch’s Interstellar (Miss A Williams)
RES 152 - Lunarpet Tails of The River (Mr P J & Mrs J A White)
Special Working Bitch
Entries: 4 Absentees: 1
1ST 34 - Ch Warringah's Pippingarra JW Sgwc (Mr D Coode)
Yellow which always stood four-square for me. Easy to go over and a pleasure to
assess. Very pleasing expression on this well balanced truly feminine head. Ear
set and carriage finished it perfectly. Good strong muscular neck set well on
top into her topline and flowing down to a good forechest and strong brisket.
Straight legs and perfect foot shape. Well sprung ribs which showed a lovely
line up to the belly below a short loin. Deep and well developed rear quarters
with correct length of hocks. Moved perfect on the rear, pleasing flow in
profile and excellent front movement, exhibited with excellence. Very pleased to
award her RCC
2ND 37 - Ramalley Mavis (Mrs C A Cox)
Yellow VHC in yearling class. Has some very good qualities around her. Not broad
in skull but a good balance. Excellent reach of neck. Good lay of shoulder but
just a little short in upper arm. Longer ribcage than 1 with enough spring. Very
good topline. Super bend in the stifle, a correct tail set. Moved in a good
manner.
3RD 109 - Fenway Glory (Miss TGB Pearson)
Veteran Bitch
Entries: 14 Absentees: 3
1ST 25 - Sh Ch Rochevale Once Upon A Time (Mrs C Clayton)
Yellow almost 7 years 4 months old. A gentle expression from a classic head with
alert well shaped eyes. Good lines from neck sweeping into a fit perfect weight
of body with no excess weight at all. Super lay of shoulder through to straight
legs and tight toes. Wonderful level topline and set on of tail above sprung
ribs and good depth of chest. Clear bend of stifle and thighs well made. Well
muscled in the rump and thighs, standing very well in presentation. Shown with
perfection and with faultless movement.
2ND 101 - Trendlewood Day Dreaming (Miss R J & Mrs J E Mills)
Yellow of 7 years and 8 months old. Another fit looking bitch with overall good
body shape. Width and length of skull balanced well with broad muzzle finished
with a good dark pigment. Very good reach of neck. Good depth of chest and
length of ribs, slightly longer in coupling than 1. Very good in the rear, with
noticeable developed second thigh and let down of hocks. Tail is set right off
the topline. Another bitch which was presented very well and moved without fault
showing ease in the flow of movement.
3RD 86 - Naiken Evita (ai) (Mr T Lapper)
RES 110 - Sh Ch Jancet Aurora (Mrs E A Peggs)
VHC 104 - Abbeystead Hope (Mrs S L Minchella)
Brace
Entries: 8 Absentees: 1
1ST 30 - Sh Ch Rochevale Sapphire (Mrs C & Mr D Clayton)
This brace judged with my co judge, were so much alike in type and quality.
Clean lines throughout, with excellent presentation and flowing movement.
2ND 29 - Rochevale Moana (Mrs C & Mr D Clayton)
My observation with my co judge mirrored the observations of 1st in movement and
presentation.
3RD 142 - Smokeycot Dreamshot Lady (Mr H & Mrs G Tatchell)
RES 17 - Lunarpet Ruperts Latest Gem (Miss CE & Mrs JA Brookes & White)
Judge. Dennis McLellan (Saranden)
Lynne James Special Memorial Class
I was honoured to be invited to officiate at the Ch Show by judging this
Special Stakes Class which was arranged as a memorial class, initiated by the
generosity of Teresa James and her family and friends to commemorate her mother,
Lynne James, and her long association with The Labrador Retriever Club of Wales
and her beloved Labradors. Teresa and her family were there throughout the
judging process and handed the prizes out to the award winners.
With only 2 exceptions, I had never seen any of the dogs entered and no
previous knowledge of any of the exhibits on show in this class. With an entry
of 31 Labradors, a mixed class with an age range from puppies to senior adults
it was an enjoyable challenge and one that I found very interesting.
1st Sh Ch. Shanorrell Black Sabbath at Halshimoor. Owners -
Rawlinson and Balshaw. Well up to size, black dog with scope and balance,
excelled in overall balance, well angulated. Correct double coat. He was sound
on the move, masculine without trace of coarseness. His head was balanced, broad
but not ‘overdone’ and he was handled to perfection, a joy to go over.
2nd Sh Ch. Kimbajak Miss Jazz Swinger JW. Owners – Edwards.
Exceptionally clean in outline and overall balance, displayed reach and drive on
the move as a product of her correct angulation with every limb in balance and
harmony, something not always evident in today’s Labrador. It was a very close
decision between 1st and 2nd in this class. Super bitch,
feminine head, dark eye, soft and kindly expression. Her topline was a joy to
behold.
3rd Sh Ch. Farnfield Partridge. Owners – Stafford. A quality
bitch with scope, in her best new coat with a super undercoat. Alas, she was
carrying a shade too much condition, however, her obvious class was there for
all to see.
Reserve. Sudeo Game Changer. Owners – Givan
VHC Shaymiloney Saucey Olive JW – Brambles
Thank you to all exhibitors for supporting this Special Stakes Class. It was
a privilege to judge your dogs.
Richard J Edwards (Judge)