Championship Show February 2nd 2025
Judges' Critiques
Dogs
What can I say, only
thanks and thanks again. The Labrador Retriever Club of Wales contacted me and I
was very honoured by the invitation. A big team of kind people who pampered
Nadia and me for two days and made this experience fantastic. A big hug to the
steward and a big kiss to Mrs Sian Evans with whom I shared the final choices;
thanks to exhibitors for sportsmanship shown in and outside the ring.
Baby Puppy Dog (4-1)
1 Hodge Mr.&Mrs - Naiken Island Hopping
A very interesting puppy, beautiful
temperament, pleasing head, good bone and feet, correct quarters and turn of
stifle, moved in good harmony with owner.
2 Miles – Bevan Mrs N. – Llanstinan Iron
Biby
Masculine but nice head, correct shoulder
and top line, beautiful angulation back when showed well, moved very well.
3 Digweed Miss J. – Willokins Rockstar
Minor Puppy Dog (6-2)
1 Harvey Major Mrs Linda - State Park in
Linjor BPD
A young yellow Lab already well built
despite his young age, a pleasing head expression, strong neck insert in a solid
top line, moved soundly maintaining his outline.
2 Leith-Ross & Gildroy – Shork’s
Obsession
Another very promising young black Lab,
gentle expression, clean neck, correct shoulder, beautiful back angulation,
moved very gracefully.
3 Venturi Rose – Leospring Tory
Puppy Dog (6-1)
1 Harvey Major Mrs Linda - State Park in
Linjor
As previous
2 Baron Miss N.C. – Landebec Ventura
A very pleasant head with nice
expression, clean neck, solid topline, correct hock and stifle, move soundly.
3 Leith-Ross & Gildroy – Shork’s
Obsession
Junior Dog (8-2)
1 Evans Mrs. I.J – Trendlewood Long Time
Comin at Pudleighy JW
16 months but looks older and mature, good
head, strong neck insert in a full body with good bone, correct deep chest,
beautiful turn of stifle, nice temperament , covered ground very well.
2 Baron Miss N.C. – Landebec Ventura
As previous
3 Ayres Mr. CJ & Mrs. P. – Musubi Who
Dares Wins
Yearling Dog (6)
1 Rawlinson & Balshaw – Shanorrell Seamus
Coleman At Halshimoor
22 months, a very nice and balanced dog
with good proportion front and back, gentle temperament. In perfect harmony
with owner, attractive head, good bone and beautiful quarters and turn of
stifle, moved gracefully. DCC; BIS.
2 Perkins Mrs S. – McFarwin’s Grey Legacy
By Keeninspires JW
22 months, another strong dog with lots of
quality, correct proportion, good head, strong neck, good topline, correct
quarters, moved with good thrust.
3 Findjan Mrs V - Cremino Capability
Rossacre
Maiden Dog (4-1)
1 Harvey Major Mrs Linda - State Park in
Linjor
As previous
2 Leith-Ross & Gildroy – Shork’s
Obsession
As previous
3 Ayres Mr. CJ & Mrs. P. – Musubi Who
Dares Wins
Novice Dog (6 -2)
1 Harvey Major Mrs Linda - State Park in
Linjor
As previous
2 Findjan Mrs V - Cremino Capability
Rossacre
2 years, a very promising young male
always happy with good topline and perfect tail movement, all parts of the body
are correct, in this moment he needs a little more substance.
3 Ayres Mr. CJ & Mrs. P. – Musubi Who
Dares Wins
Undergraduate Dog (4 -1)
1 Edwards Ms. C. M – Kimbajack Royal Mint
A pleasing boy with correct good quarters
with well turned stifles, clean neck, correct chest, beautiful and solid top
line, correct tail set with tail always happy, moved well at one with his
handler. RDCC
2 Baron Miss N.C. – Landebec Ventura
As previous
3 Kerr Ms L. A. - Trulace Ambassador
Graduate Dog (6 -1)
1 Young Mrs. E. - Potterspiney Optimist
Vision
A pleasing type with good head and
expression, correct wide skull, strong neck, good quarters with well turned
stifles when showed well, strong bone, moved with good power.
2 Kennet Mr. D. R & Mrs S.J. –
Magnavalleys Over The Moon
A very nice black male with lots of
qualities, beautiful expression, correct head proportion, clean neck, solid
topline, beautiful tail movement, covered ground very well.
3 Barker Mr. T. A. & Mrs M. H. -
Deerbrook I’m The Boss
Postgraduate Dog (11 -3)
1 Johnson Mrs G. & Mr. G - Cremino
Celebrity JW
A black lab full of substance with
beautiful temperament, correct head proportion, clean neck, perfect and solid
top line, fantastic tail movement, he shows himself in perfect harmony with
owner.
2 Litherland Mrs M. – Oakhouse Orlover
Another black Lab with strong bone,
beautiful chest and round ribcage, good bone, correct topline and under line,
strong bone and close feet. Moved well.
3 Chapman Mrs. H. M. & Mr. D. -
Daisypatch Annie’s Boy JW
Mid Limit Dog (7 – 0)
1 Metcalfe Mr. A. & Mrs J. Rhumhill
Bertie Wooster By Baileydale JW
A very nice choc, perfect coat and
condition, very pleasant head, beautiful neck, correct topline, good front and
back construction, showing and moving very well.
2 Litherland Mrs M. – Oakhouse Oot My Way
Another very promising young boy with lots
of qualities, good topline and tail set, correct angulation front and back when
showed well, moved with happiness.
3* Bills Mrs B. & Mrs. T. Saranden Thunder
Road
Limit Dog (15 – 4)
1 Boulden Ms C. - Rhumhill Firecracker JW
3 years old, very strong dog with good
head and expression, beautiful reach of neck in a very solid topline, correct
bone, beautiful angulated rear quarters, perfect otter tail, moved with power.
2 Druggan Miss. K. – A Sense Of
Pleasure’s Get Lucky JW
A short coupled black with strong but
clean neck, solid topline, correct tail set and movement always happy, in good
coat and condition, moved very well.
3* Digweed Miss J. – Willokin’s Whistle
Blower
Open Dog (10 – 3)
1 Mills Mr. C. J & Mrs. C. E – Sh.Ch.
Lembas Maui
Beautiful subject in perfect condition,
brilliant coat, masculine but without any exaggeration, pleasing construction
with strong bone, great movement.
2 Rawlinson & Balshaw – Sh.Ch. Shanorrell
Black Sabbath At Halshimoor
Another very attractive subject, well
balanced in every part of the body, strong neck, correct topline and tail set,
beautiful temperament, covered ground very well.
3 Hodge Mr & Mrs A.R.V. & Miss R. – Sh.Ch./Ir.Sh.Ch.
Naiken East Meets West JW
Special beginners Dog (8 – 3)
1 Kennet Mr. D. R & Mrs S.J. –
Magnavalleys Over The Moon
As previous
2 Tipson Mrs M. J. & Mr. K.F. – Ffurador
First Past the Post
Strongly built masculine dog with correct
front and back construction, good feet, good spring of rib, moved soundly.
3 Jones Mrs H. D – Smokeycot Daley’s
Delight
Special working Dog ( 2 )
1 Coode Mr. D – Warringah’s The Bluff JW
A strong male with masculine head, clean
through the neck and shoulder, correct topline, good quarters with
beautiful stifles and hocks, always happy,
moved well at one with his handler.
2 Rose Mr. C. – Rossclyde Highland Grouse
At Leospring
A typical working lab, slim but with very
toned muscles, a little tall but can use his body to overcome any hedge, moved
with ease.
Veteran Dog (9 – 2)
1 Walton Mrs S. M. B – Gallybob Marmalade
A pale yellow in a very good condition,
beautiful head and expression, good reach of neck flowing into level topline,
tail always happy, sound and free moving. BVIS.
2 Braddon Mr. D.L. & Mrs F. E. M. – Sh.Ch.
Trendlewood Born to Run JW
Another very nice type with fantastic
temperament, good head and expression, use ears very well, clean neck, good
spring of rib, correct angulation front and back, moved very well.
3 Moody Miss J. - Trendlewood Mr. Blue
Sky
Thanks again
Beppe Masia (Judge)
Bitches
What an honour to be invited to judge your own breed club championship show. I
had some lovely bitches to go over, thank you to the exhibitors for coming and
accepting my decisions. I found no bad mouths, great temperaments all day and I
know its winter but coats were all good and all presented in lovely condition.
A huge thank you to my stewards Huw and Katie for keeping the ring and I running
so smoothly.
A really enjoyed meeting and judging with my fellow judge Mr Beppe Masia from
Italy, he really seemed to enjoy his first CC appointment in the UK, and we
agreed on all our final placings.
I know what a great, hard working committee the club has but it’s nice to see it
from the other side and a big thank you for my lovely gift a real keepsake.
Baby Puppy Bitch (5,1)
1st Mr D R & Mrs S Kenneth, Magnavalleys Mimosa- What a lovely chocolate baby,
great balanced puppy super angulation, prettiest of heads, dark eye. Won class
on maintaining top line and very confident for such a baby. BBPB & RBPIS
2nd Mr & Mrs A R V & Miss R Hodges, Naiken Inspiral AI.- Another lovely
chocolate baby, very much like 1st , excellent coat again a lovely head, found
out later they were closely connected which didn’t surprise me.
3rd Mr A & Mrs P Fraser, Silmarillion Tinuviel.
Minor Puppy Bitch (10,3)
1st Mrs H J A Brambles, Shaymiloney Saucy Olive. - Beautiful black puppy I liked
everything about her, nice reach of neck, good bone nice tight feet. Very
feminine head with good ear set and dark eye, she maintained a good top line and
moved with purpose, very attentive to handler.
2nd Miss C Jones, Hafnau Odette- another promising youngster, excellent front
angulation and balanced throughout, nice turn of stifle , shown in lovely
condition moved well.
3rd Mr H & Mrs G Tatchell, Smokeycot Dreamshot Lady.
Puppy Bitch (9,3)
1st Miss K L Jones, Serengoch’s Calistoga- 11month old rich coloured chocolate
bitch, so well balanced throughout, kind head and intelligent expression with
dark eye and nice length of muzzle. Plenty of bone nice tight feet, excellent
coat and tail straight of her back. Moved very well and with drive. Happy to
award her BPB and with my fellow judge BPIS.
2nd Mr H & Mrs G Tatchell, Smokeycoy Deamshot Lady.- Nice yellow puppy, soft
expression with dark pigment, plenty of bone and thick double coat and nice tail
set, moved ok, little heavy over shoulders but powered from behind , enjoyed her
first show, tail didn’t stop wagging.
3rd Mrs F King, Claychalk Costa Crypto for Mikmaqlabs.
Junior Bitch (11,0)
1st Miss K Metcalfe, Trendlewood It’s Only Love to Baileydale.- I have admired
this bitch ringside and was pleased to go over her, very stylish outline and
excellent angulation, intelligent expression with dark eye and balanced head
shape , great flowing neck which contributed to her style. Moved very well, I’m
sure she’ll have a promising future.
2nd Mrs E R & Dr E R Watkins, Saranden Be True - another nice young bitch,
lovely head with melting expression and dark eye, short coupled with good deep
barrelled rib cage . Excellent coat and tail, moved well.
3rd Miss K Druggan, Balladoole Black Lace.
Yearling Bitch (8,1)
1st Mrs M A Woodley, Alkhamhurst London Girl- well my find of the day, this
young black bitch had it all for me, intelligent expression , nice length of
muzzle and dark eye. Flowing neck onto well placed shoulders, good bone and
tight feet, she has lovely turn of stifle great second thigh. Shown in great
double coat and correct otter tail straight off her back, she was quite a fidget
at times but this was forgiven and she moved very well around the ring. Thrilled
to award her 1st BCC and later with my fellow judge RBIB & BOS.
2nd Mrs C Bailiss’s, Tissalian Haughty Mia- Quality yellow, soft feminine
expression, excellent reach of neck, she presented a balanced frame with good
front and rear angulation. Nice tight feet and plenty of bone, moved with
purpose around the ring, shown in great condition.
3rd Miss J Digweed, Baileydale Oops a Daisy
Maiden Bitch (6,4)
1st Ms L A Kerr, Trulace Demerara- chocolate girl with nice double coat, nice
dark pigment and eye colour, little heavy over shoulder but nice deep barrelled
ribcage, moved well
2nd Miss N C Baron, Landebec Villanelle - Yellow girl, nice top line which she
maintained, good front angulation and tight feet, moved ok, very attentive to
handler.
Novice Bitch (14,4)
1st Mr P J & Mrs J A White, Lunarpet Tails of The River . Beautiful head on this
bitch, intelligent expression, dark eye colour. She presents a lovely outline
with good front and rear angulation, plenty of bone and good second thigh, moved
very well.
2nd Mrs E Young, Carromer Royal Dreamer at Potterspiney. A lovely stylish bitch,
very pretty, feminine head and dark eye colour. Flowing neck onto well set
shoulders , balanced outline, shown in excellent coat, moved well. 3rd Mrs K
Jones, Serengochs Calistoga
Undergraduate Bitch (6,2)
1st Mrs S M B Walton, Gallybob Tamarind-Smaller framed bitch but very balanced
in outline nice deep barrelled ribs. Very soft feminine head . Nice second thigh
which she used well to move with ease around the ring.
2nd Mr C & Mrs C Mills, Lembas Lucia - lovely yellow in excellent condition and
good double coat. Kind intelligent expression and dark eye. Nice reach of neck,
plenty of bone and nice tight feet, she moved well maintaining a nice profile.
3rd, Mrs R P & Miss L Reardon, Saranden Leap of Faith of Othamcourt
Graduate Bitch (15,5)
1st Mrs R A & Mr G J Cary, Langanhoe Liberty Bell in Aquadell. I’ve liked this
bitch for a while and wasn’t disappointed, lovely well proportioned head, dark
eye colour and good shape. She has well angulated front and rear, plenty of bone
and tight feet. Shown in great condition and excellent coat, showed very well
for her handler.
2nd Mrs L J Kent, Trewinnard Bespoke - my notes say an honest, quality yellow
bitch, lovely head with melting expression. Balanced outline with good front and
rear angulation and second thigh, nice deep chest and good bone, moved well with
drive. 3rd Mrs L Miles, Llanstinan Black Satin
Post graduate Bitch (8,4)
1st Mrs K & Mrs L Leith-Ross & Gildroy, Shork’s Homecoming De La Valle De Chèvre
Wgc. Smaller framed bitch but lovely stylish outline from great reach of neck
onto level top line which she maintained well. Very nice intelligent head and
dark eye colour. Quite a show girl, didn’t stop and moved very well .
2nd Mr P & Mrs E I Collins, Foxrush Joyfull - another lovely yellow bitch,
lovely front angulation and deep chest, well sprung barreled chest and plenty of
bone. Moved very well and maintained her top line well.
3rd Mr D L & Mrs F E M Braddon, Trendlewood Tiger Lily JW
Mid Limit Bitch ( 7,1)
1st Miss N C Baron, Mariana Vaniyu Fair at Landebec- This yellow really caught
my eye, beautiful head and expression, dark pigment, lovely reach of neck onto
great topline and perfect tail set. She presents a balanced outline, great
angulation front and rear. Shown in good condition and moved very well, made my
short list of 4.
2nd Miss R J & Mrs J E Mills, Trendlewood Day Dreaming - nice paler yellow that
I have judged before and she hasn’t lost any quality. Great eye colour and
shape, plenty of bones and nice tight feet. Nice turn of stifle and second
thigh, Moved really well and quite a show girl very attentive to handler.
3rd Mr A & Mrs P Frazer, Silmarillion Gondolin
Limit Bitch (8,3)
1st Miss K Druggan, Balladoole Skyline. Another I have admired from ring side,
attractive feminine head, very balanced black shown in lovely condition, flowing
reach of neck onto great level back and tail set. Deep chest and good spring of
ribs, moved well, made my last 4.
2nd Mrs R A & Mr G J Cary, Langanhoe Liberty Bell in Aquadell-1st Grad
3rd Mr C J & Mrs C E Mills, Lembas Kakamora
Open Bitch (8,0)
1st Ms C M Edwards, SH CH Kimberjak Miss Jazz Singer JW - very successful
quality bitch, she has a clean outline, nothing overdone. Lovely intelligent
expression with nicely proportioned muzzle and eye shape. She is very balanced
with good angulation. Moved very well and didn’t stop showing, happy to award
her RBCC.
2nd Mrs C Bailiss, SH CH Tissalian Crepe Suzette- another quality yellow bitch,
softest of expressions, nice deep chest, very balanced with good angulation,
shown in lovely condition, glided around the ring effortlessly.
3rd. Mr D L &Mrs F E M Braddon, Trendlewood Simply The Best JW
Special Beginners Bitch (8,3)
1st Mr M T Harrison, Likav Accolade - medium sized yellow , nothing is overdone
on this girl. Lovely head with a melting expression and dark eye. Balanced
throughout with good front angulation and turn of stifle. In excellent double
coat, moved and showed well.
2nd Miss K L Jones, Serengoch’s Calistoga- 1st Puppy bitch.
3rd Mr D R & Ms S J Kenneth, Magnavalleys Moon Dance
Special Working Bitch (3,0)
1st Mr D Coode, Warringah’s Pippingara JW, SGWC- last time I judged this girl
she was my best puppy, she has grown into a quality bitch. Intelligent
expression and dark eye, she has a lovely outline very balanced from front to
rear good second thigh which enables her to move very well and with power around
the ring.
2nd Mrs K & Mrs L Leigh-Ross & Gildroy, Shork’s Homecoming De La Valle De Chèvre
Wgr- 1st Post Graduate.
3rd Mr C Rose, Leospring East Indie
Veteran Bitch (8,2)
1st Mr & Mrs R I & Miss M Dawson, Beskerby Singsong. What a beautiful bitch,
full of quality and the softest of expressions, deep chest, plenty of bone and
nice tight feet, she move very well and maintained her outline on the move.
BVBIS
2nd Miss C Jones, SH CH Hafnau Georgette - another quality black not showing any
age. Excellent angulation and turn of stifle, presents a lovely stylish profile
and moved very well.
3rd Mrs S L Minchella, Abbeystead Hope
Brace Dog/Bitch
1st Mrs K & L Leith-Ross & Gildroy
2nd Miss C E & Mrs J A Brookes & White
3rd Ms L A Kerr
Mrs Sian Evans (Judge)