GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB OF SCOTLAND CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 9/4/22

Judge Sue Towers – Bitches

I would like to thank the GRCS committee for their hospitality, well run show and superb venue with huge rings, fantastic for assessing movement.

Veteran 18,9

1st Ewart. Beau pippin Dusky Lilac.

I loved the overall balance of this bitch, there is nothing overdone. She has a well chiselled head, good pigment, lovely cat like feet, super lay back of shoulder and correct upper arm, good straight hocks. She moved out well with long strides. BVIS

2nd O’Gorman. Ch Rathcloon Hunter in Pink for Berrymeade. JD

Another beautifully balanced bitch with correct head proportions, excellent pigment, good length of neck into level top line and tail set, she is well angled and moved true front and rear.

3rd McCormack. Sh Ch Flyngalee Chita JW SHCM.

Strong bitch of good proportions. She has excellent bone and feet and was in super coat. Just carrying a little weight today which affected her top line on the move.

Special Working 2

1st O’Gorman. Ch Rathcloon Hunter in Pink for Berrymeade JD.

2nd Middlemiss. Evenmint Autuminal Shade at Harmarjoy SGWC.

Strong bitch of correct proportions, she has a gentle intelligent expression, lovely bone and feet, level top line and tail set and was presented in super coat and condition.

Minor Puppy 6

1st Dunbar. Linirgor Nine to Five.

This bitch is well up on size. She has an excellent strong neck flowing into level top line, well bent stifle and straight hocks. Her true golden attitude shone through, very attentive and happy at all times. She won this class for her super length of stride on the move. RBPIS.

2nd Hill & Smith. Mergarvey Deja Vu.

This bitch looks stunning when stood. She has a beautiful outline, excellent bone and feet, correct top line and tail set. She just lost out to 1 as she needs to tighten up, on the move she lost her top line and was a little proud of her tail today.

3rd Kiddell. Hameldowntor She Loves Me.

Very pretty bitch with super pigment. She has a super lay back of shoulder flowing into level top line. Just the right amount of bend of stifle. She moved well, straight front and rear.

Puppy 14,3

1st Dunbar. Linirgor Nine to Five.

2nd Foster. Eau My Gold V D Corner Brook for Auristela (imp NDL).

Smaller, very feminine bitch who presents a beautiful outline. Super neck into level top line. She has excellent pigment. Her body is short coupled with deep chest. I just preferred the hind movement of 1.

3rd Hill & Smith. Mergarvey Deja Vu.

Junior 9,2

1st Hill & Smith. Mergarvey Clementine.

A beautiful bitch of excellent proportions, she has a lovely kind expression, good depth of muzzle and excellent pigment. Her front legs stand straight on good bone and cat like feet. She is very well muscled and moved out with great drive.

2nd Middlemiss. Harmarjoy Freya.

A lovely type this bitch has correct head proportions with correct eye and intelligent expression. She has a level top line and matching angles front and rear. In super hard condition she has super ground covering movement.

3rd Brown. Leynosk Marchesa.

This pale coated bitch has a super neck flowing into a level top line. She has good pigment, straight legs, tight feet and good bend of stifle. She moved true front and rear.

Yearling 10,3

1st Falconer. Contemporary Beguile Again Via Siatham JW.

I really love this bitch’s outline. She has correct head proportions with melting expression. Straight front legs and good feet. I particularly liked her lay back and upper arm angulation and short coupled body. Her bend of stifle is correct and she has super long strides on the move, she was a real contender for top honours.

2nd McDonald. Lamancha Obsidian Flame.

A strong bitch with correct head, she has excellent bone and feet. A lovely lay back of shoulder and correct bend of stifle. She was shown in gleaming coat and has positive easy movement.

3rd O’Gorman. Berrymeade Love Her Madly.

This bitch has a beautiful outline. She has good straight legs and tight feet, correct shoulder placement and good bend of stifle. She moved well but lacked the drive from her rear quarters of 1 & 2.

Maiden 10,4

1st Dunbar. Linirgor Nine to Five

2nd Hill & Smith. Mergarvey Deja Vu.

3rd Lang. Lanercoste Pink Roses.

VHC in Junior this bitch is strong with well chiselled head, good straight legs on tight feet. She has a nice lay back and upper arm, correct stifle and she moved out with good strides.

Novice 6,1

1st Dunbar. Linirgor Nine to Five.

2nd Foster. Eau My Gold V D Corner Brook for Auristela (imp NLD)

3rd Hill & Smith. Mergarvey Deja Vu

Tyro 5

1st Foster. Eau My Gold V D Corner Brook for Auristela (imp ndl)

2nd Falconer. Soneve Simply Special for Siatham JW

This well-balanced feminine bitch has good pigment, correct bone and feet, well laid-back shoulder and good top line. She has good straight hocks and moved out well.

3rd James. Tsmarmont Starlet.

Very feminine bitch with gorgeous melting expression and excellent pigment. She has a good lay back, level top line and tail set. She just needs to drop into her stifle to complete the picture.

Undergraduate 5,1

1st Foster. Eau My Gold V D Corner Brook for Auristela (imp ndl).

2nd Brown. Leynosk Gold Card.

Well balanced bitch with excellent pigment. She has straight front legs. Lovely flow of neck into good shoulder placement, correct stifle, she moved with good length of stride.

3rd Purdie. Dunnybrae Tickety Boo.

This bitch has correct head shape and proportion, she has good layback of shoulder and level top line. She is short coupled and has a nice bend of stifle. She moved out well.

Graduate 14,3

1st Foreman. Ambersun Heart Of Gold.

This well-balanced bitch stood four square attentive to her handler. In good coat she presented a very pretty picture with correct angulation front and rear. Her strong neck flowed into a level top line. Good straight hocks, she moved out with long strides.

2nd Hill Sandaula This Will Do.

This compact bitch has a kind eye and correct head shape. She is of good proportions throughout and has straight legs and neat feet. With matching angles front and rear she moved true fore and aft.

3rd Lochhead. Bluebraes Meadow Pipit.

This compact bitch was very attentive to her handler. She has a kind, pleasing expression, good angulation front and rear and a level top line. A very happy showgirl she moves with drive.

Post Graduate 15,3

1st Robbins & Rowark. Brekswood Lady Eleanor.

This strong compact bitch has nothing overdone. She has strong bone and neat feet, well chiselled head, level topline, correct, matching angles front and rear. She moved out with drive, straight and true.

2nd Hain. Fhairmhor Wee Midden at Strathain.

Beautiful balanced picture, this bitch showed off her friendly, biddable temperament. She has good bone and neat feet, well angled front and rear. In super coat and condition, she came to life on the move driving forward from strong hind quarters.

3rd Lazzaretto. Think Twice Practice Makes Perfect.

Smaller, compact bitch with good angulation. Good flow of neck into level topline. Correct amount of bone. She moved steadily with good reach.

Mid Limit 10,3

1st Hill. Sandaula Kiss from A Rose (AI) JW.

Beautifully balanced compact bitch, well chiselled head with good stop. She has lovely bone on straight legs which are well tucked under her short body. Well bent stifle matching her front angulation. She floated round the ring with good long strides. RCC.

2nd Neil Moloko Am I Bovvered.

This strong bitch presents a beautiful outline. She excels in length and strength of neck into correct lay back of shoulder and upper arm. Dead level topline extending to correct tail set. Strong bone on cat like feet. She moved with drive from her rear quarters.

3rd O’Gorman Terra Di Sienna Are You with Me Berrymeade (imp ESP) JW.

Another bitch with a balanced outline and everything in the right proportions and nothing overdone. She has a pleasing expression, good bone and feet. Correct angulation front and rear allowed her to move true with drive.

Limit 12,3

1st McCormack Flyngalee Tiptoes JW.

A strong Beautifully balanced bitch in super coat. She has a well chiselled head with good stop and gentle expressive eyes. Super bone on her straight legs with elbows tucked well in. She is deep through the heart with a short-coupled body and correct bend of stifle. On the move I particularly liked her front extension and foot fall was perfect. She moves with such ease it was a joy to watch. CC RBIS

I was delighted to hear it was her third.

2nd Dunbar. Linirgor Piper’s Song.

This bitch excels in flow of neck into level topline. She has good length of straight legs with elbows well in. Strong loin and lovely bend of stifle. She flowed round the ring with great length of stride.

3rd Little Blue braes Jacobite Lass. This bitch was showing off her biddable temperament and never took her eyes off her handler. She has a very well chiselled head with good depth of muzzle, super bone and feet, short deep body and correct stifle, moved true front and rear.

Open 9,4

1st Dunbar Sh Ch Linirgor Violets Are Blue JW.

This bitch presents a beautifully balanced picture. She has correct head proportions and intelligent expression. Her excellent strong neck flows into a level topline and tail set. She has correct bone and feet and well let down hocks. She is very animated and flowed round the ring with lengthy strides.

2nd McDonald Ch Lamancha Keep a Secret JW SGWC.

This pretty bitch has melting expressive eyes. She has lovely straight legs on good bone. Super shoulder placement, level topline with tail coming straight off her back. Her hocks are well let down. I loved her super effortless movement.

3rd Hill & Smith Sh Ch Megarvey Once Upon a Time JW.

A strong bitch with correct length and depth of muzzle. She has a strong neck with level topline, super bone and feet and correct tail set. She moved well with good drive from the rear, just preferred the upper arm of 1 & 2.

Special Open 2

1st Campbell & Robertson Linirgor Cuddle In.

This bitch has a pleasing head of good proportions, good neck length into level topline and correct tail set. She has a good bend of stifle and moved correctly front and rear.

2nd Frost Sunrise Shimmer at Seleneeos.

This happy showgirl has a good head shape. She has a good leg length and adequate angles front and rear.

Special Breeders

1st Little Bluebraes Jacobite Lass.

2nd Frost Seleneeos Tyche.

A pretty bitch with good eye and head shape. She has a good flow of neck into level topline. She is well boned and has the correct bend of stifle.