NORTHERN ENGLAND FLATCOATED RETRIEVER ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW SUNDAY 2 nd NOVEMBER 2014 I was honoured to be invited to judge Bitches at the Northern England Flatcoated Retriever Association Championship Show. I was pleased with the exhibits and I had a quality entry in my Junior, Limit and Open Classes. Sadly, there were a few absentees due to an outbreak of Kennel Cough. An excellent size ring to allow the dogs to move out freely, however, a few close movements evident in the lower classes and a couple of level bites too. Overall, the bitches were presented in gleaming condition and with superb temperaments. Many thanks must go to my Stewards Chris Whitmore and Harry Nelson who did a professional job of keeping the ring flowing at all times. My class winners were excellent examples of the breed and I thank all the exhibitors for their entries and sportsmanship. My Co-Judge and I had no difficulty in agreeing decisions and were thrilled that at the end of the day our two CC winners were litter brother and sister! Many congratulations to the Best in Show winner, Ms Helen Fox s Steelriver Blazin Hot at Blacktoft JW; my Bitch CC winner Miss Sandra Stevenson with Sh. Ch. Steelriver Heatwave JW. ShCM; my Res CC winner, Mrs Linda Walker s Lizzlog Kiss and Tell JW, handled by Miss Hayley Walker and my Best Puppy Bitch, Miss Katie Lutner s Beautyfield s Flashdance at Telurn (Imp Deu) who went on to be Best Puppy In Show. Also an absolute pleasure to award Best Veteran Bitch to Rainesgift Summer Thyme at Steeplehouse JW who also went on to take Best Veteran in Show. The Knight & Jacobs family s Gemswin Disco Inferno; Best Liver Bitch, and finally, Mrs Caroline Hewison s Donascimento Danilo, Best Working Bitch and Best Working in Show. A really enjoyable day with a super friendly atmosphere, thank you NEFRA. Veteran Bitch - 7 entries (1 abs) 1 st Joyce s Rainesgift the Dawn of Tyme for Stranfaer JW. Superb bitch with a stunning outline. Classic moulded head with dark eye, well set on ears. Good reach of neck into correctly angulated shoulders. Well muscled rear quarters with the best feet. Super topline and tailset. Moved well. As always, giving her handler a hard time. 2 nd Tomlinson s Sh. Ch. Rainesgift Clemence. Another super bitch from this kennel. Again all the attributes of my first place, just carrying a little too much weight at the moment which spoiled her racy finish. Another bitch that has the most excellent feet, good bone and superb movement. 3 rd Mr R & Mrs C Malz s Ger/Vdg Ch. Calebri s for Your Eyes Only. Special Veteran Bitch - 2 entries 1 st Mr & Mrs Collins Rainesgift Summer Thyme at Steeplehouse JW. What a delight to see this 12yrs and 8 moths lady power round the ring giving her handler Anne Barnett a hard job of keeping up! Excellent type with the sweetest head, dark eye and correct scissor bite. Good angulation all round, and again super feet. Delighted to see her win Best Veteran in Show. 2 nd Mrs Ann Brook s Culmquill It s a Hazilazy Day JW. Another lovely old lady enjoying her day out. Moved a little steadily showing her age. Correct head and
dark eye, well constructed all through, just could not command the presence of my first place. Minor Puppy Bitch 7 entries (2 abs) 1 st Miss K Lutner s Beautyfield s Flashdance at Telurn (Imp Deu). Classic bitch puppy who stood out in this class. One piece moulded head with dark eye of good shape with sweet expression. Well set on neat ears and correct scissor bite. Good reach of neck into well angulated shoulders with good length in upper arm. Good bone down to tight feet. Moved at one with her handler. 2 nd Mr D Ashcroft s Gunoak Emerald. Sweet bitch of just 8 months. Again good overall outline with correct angulation all round, just preferred the upper arm length and topline of my winner. Handled tenderly to get the best from this little girl. 3 rd Mrs M Romeo-Dieste s Yonsaff Vienna by Hopevalley. What a happy girl on her first day out. At just 6 months and 4 days took it all in her stride and moved confidently. Puppy Bitch 8 entries (2 abs) 1 st Mrs M & Mr J.L. Dalziel-Scott & Scott s Branchalwood Strathwyvis (AI). What a sweet classic bitch. Moulded head, dark eye, well set on ears and after a little gentle encouragement, a correct scissor bite. Good defined brisket with correct shoulder placement. Good rear angulation with super topline and tailset, carried on the move round the ring at a nice pace for a young pup. 2 nd 2 nd Mr D Ashcroft s Gunoak Emerald. Second in the last class. 3 rd Mrs S Groom s Candiliz Black Velvet. Junior Bitch - 15 entries (6 abs) 1 st Mrs H Fox s Blacktoft Burlesque JW. This bitch shone in this class, I really like her. Correct size, lovely moulded head with correct shaped dark eye. Scissor bite. Clean flowing lines with good angulation all round. Level topline and tailset with muscles to die for. Good strong bone and tight feet. Very workmanlike, but elegant too. A super young lady who had a bright future I am sure. 2 nd Miss K & Mrs S Wojciechowska & Richards Cornfolk Thimbleberi. Another really quality bitch with super head and dark well shaped eye. Good length of upper arm and lay back of shoulder. Good bone and tight feet. Level topline and tailset. Moved really well. 3 rd Mrs H. Tomlinson s Rainesgift Bide Your Time. Yearling Bitch 9 entries (5 abs) 1 st Ms I Gilchrist s Gloi Dubh Blue Moon over Ardmhor Super bitch, very feminine with correct well moulded head with dark eye and gentle expression. Good
reach of neck into correctly angulated shoulders, good bone, tight elbows and feet. Moved really well although just a little proud of her tail on occasion. 2 nd Miss K & Mrs S Wojciechowska & Richards Cornfolk Thimbleberi, second in the previous class. 3 rd Mr P & Mrs S Goodman s Keepersway Gracie to Beanit. Novice Bitch - 6 entries (2 absent) 1 st Mrs M & Mr J.L. Dalziel-Scott & Scott s Branchalwood Strathwyvis (AI) 1 st in Puppy Bitch. 2 nd Mrs S, Mrs G & Mr M Knight & Jacobs Gemswin Disco Inferno. Liver bitch excellent condition. Most attractive head with dark eye and correct scissor bite. Good angulation all round. In full coat, moved with drive and ever wagging tail. 3 rd Mr B & Mrs K Perry s Casanjay Kishi. Graduate Bitch 4 entries (1 absent) 1 st Mrs C & Mr L Malone s Kissock Weesleekit for Kirkbeck JW. Bitch of correct size and type. Lovely moulded head with dark eye and mischievous expression. Good reach of neck into well laid shoulder construction. Good bone and tight feet. Well muscled rear quarters which drove her round the ring with style. Another quality bitch to watch with interest. 2 nd Mrs T & Miss C Gale s Willowswind Maias Wish. Up to size elegant bitch with good head and dark eye. Excellent reach of neck into correct shoulder placement. Just out of coat today. Moved well with her proficient handler. 3 rd WILLIAMS G & GOODWIN S Wistaston Love Bird. Post Graduate Bitch 12 entries (4 abs) 1 st Mrs J Smith s Montegrino Toasted Teacake. Such an elegant bitch in full coat. Attractive one piece head with dark eye and kind expression. Correct scissor bite. Good angulation all round with nice tight elbows, good bone and best of feet. Moved really well. A classy Flatcoat. 2 nd Mrs D Brooks & Mrs S Ayling s Flatham s Gaode Delbax from Castlerock JW (Imp Swe) Another bitch of correct size. Not in full coat today, but all attributes of my first place. Well muscled with level topline and tailset. Good bone and feet. 3 rd Mrs C Murray s Araminta Glass at Gayplume. Limit Bitch 15 entries (4 abs) 1 st Mrs L. Walker s Lizzlog Kiss and Tell JW. Gorgeous bitch of correct size. Elegant outline with super head and dark kind eye. Well set on ears with good reach of neck and correct front angulation. Tight elbows, strong bone and best of feet.
Superb topline and tailset. In full gleaming coat. Moved powerfully round the ring. Delighted to award her the Reserve Bitch CC. 2 nd Mr & Mrs R. Ross s Islstrom Torrachilty JW. Again another favourite of mine, such a glamorous bitch with sweetest head and well shaped dark eye. Good reach of neck into super shoulder placement, tight elbows with good bone and feet. Well muscled in beautiful coat and condition. Just splitting hairs here, but preferred the topline and tailset on my winner. 3 rd Mrs D Brooks Castlerock Stormy Song JW. Open Bitch 7 entries 1st Miss S Stevenson s Sh. Ch. Steelriver Heatwave JW ShCM. Wow! This bitch just fills the eye. Perfect size with classic head, dark eye and naughty expression. Superb front assembly with tight elbows. Good spring of rib. Strong bone and best of feet. Well muscled rear quarters with excellent topline and tailset. Moved straight and true with good forward extension. She flowed round the ring to take top honours today. Delighted to award her the Bitch CC. 2 nd` Mr R & Mrs C Malz s Ger/Vdh/Lux Ch Black Mica s for Honor and Glory. Delightful elegant bitch of correct size with super head and dark correctly shaped eye. Nice tight well set on ears. Super reach of neck into well angulated shoulders, tight elbows. Just would prefer tighter feet. Topline and tailset all correct with well muscled rear construction. In lovely condition and presented beautifully. Strongly considered for Res CC. 3 rd Miss H Walker s Lizzlog Kiss me Quick JW ShCM. Special Liver Bitch 5 entries (3 abs) 1 st Mrs S, Mrs G & Mr M Knight & Jacobs Gemswin Disco Inferno 2 nd Mr & Mrs Trevor s Dark Devotion Zuccess Hip Zone at Trevorsilk (Imp Nld). Lighter weight bitch with a dark liver coat. Moved well. Special Working Bitch 2 entries 1 st Mr & Mrs C. Hewison s Donascimento Danilo. Sweet youngster with well moulded head and dark eye. In super hard condition. Moved well. Best Working Bitch. 2 nd Mrs C Wells Ir. Sh. Ch. Gilduffe Ceili. This bitch was carrying a little too much weight today although she moved very well round the ring. Good overall construction with nice head and in super coat. Roslyn Bellamy Judge.