Open Show Critique for Westpoint August 2022   

Open Show Critique for Westpoint August 2022  

(Judge Miss Petra Wred (Gilbryan)

South Western Golden Retriever Club Open Show

6th August 2022

Thank you to the committee to inviting me to judge this very well organised show. Huge thank you to all the exhibitors for entering and making the journey on the day. I was thrilled to have such a good entry with a high quality throughout. I would like to thank my stewards as well for making the day go so smoothly and their hard work.

Minor Puppy Bitch

A lovley class with some super young bitches, the first three could easily swap places on a different day but had to go with the best movers on the day.

1st Richardson Ms A & Mr P STORMHAYES MIDNIGHT SKY

A midgolden 7-month-old girl who was just right for her age. Typical soft head with good pigmentation and dark eyes. Correct bite and dentition. Good angulation front and rear without being overdone. Correct tailset. An excellent mover who could not be faulted, full of confidence and purpose.

2nd Leeming, Mrs M KADAKA KALYPSO AT ISCADU

Another lovely young bitch, at only 6 months this pale girl shows a lot of promise. Pretty head with kind, soft expression. Correct bite and dentition. Good length of neck which flows into well laid-back shoulders, short-coupled and lovely tight catlike feet. Moved out soundly and with a great attitude, covering the ground with ease.

3rd Poile, Miss V, THORNYWAIT STARSHINE AT CHERRIMAR

Puppy Bitch

1st Williamson, Mr S & Mrs T SANDTI TIKI TAKA

This 10 month old, pale-golden bitch filled my eye as soon as she walked into the ring, and she certainly didn't disappoint as I went over her. Beautiful feminine head with dark pigment and eyes. Lovely constructed through-out, good angulation, firm top-line, straight front legs and hocks when viewed from front and rear. She was balance in both angulation and the length of leg to her body. Her construction showed on the moved as she powered around the ring with great reach and drive. Thrilled to have her as Best Puppy in Show and will watch her future with interest.

2nd Richardson Ms A & Mr P STORMHAYES MIDNIGHT SKY

3rd Poile, Miss V, Thornywait Starshine at Cherrrimar

Junior Bitch

1st Russel-Bond & Cole, Mrs S & Mrs L, ROSINANTE SILHOUETTE

Loved this young bitch, full of quality. Stunning feminine head, great neck length which flows into well placed shoulder, lovely forechest and front angulation. Strong and level topline which she held on the move. Unfortunately, on the day she carried a bit too much weight which interfered with her movement and she missed out on top honours on the day.

2nd Hazelton, Mrs L & Mr J Amilone Moonbeam over Cailloch

A bitch with a lot to like, at the moment slightly immature in body but her quality shines through. Very pleasing head with a smiling expression. Good reach of neck and super topline, straight legs and hocks when viewed from front and rear. Correct tailset. Moved with ease and drive around the ring. One to watch once she is fully matured!

3rd Callow, Ms A.M, Kidston Priddy with Cassatess

Special Yearling Bitch

1st Healey, Ms M J, Marsabit Shimmer and Shine

Stunning compact young bitch who is a picture of quality! Presented in superb condition, hard-muscled and in full shimmering dark golden coat. Super proportions throughout, great neck, good layback of shoulders, equal return and a good forechest. Firm level topline which she held on the move. Correct catlike feet and correct tailset. Her movement is a confirmation on her super construction, she moved effortlessly around the ring with great reach and drive. Reserve Best Bitch

2nd Clunie, Miss K. WARRENTOR SECOND TO NONE

Feminine bitch in full midgolden coat. Lovely head, full of breed type. Correct bite and dentition Good reach of neck which flows into a firm topline. Stood lovley foursquare and balanced throughout, would just have preferred a bit more angulation but that’s sure to come as she matures further. Moved with confidece and ease with good drive and reach.

3rd Hazelton, Mrs L & Mr J AMILONE MOONBEAM OVER CAILLOCH

Novice Bitch

1st Healey, Ms M J, MARSABIT SHIMMER AND SHINE

2nd Thomas, Mrs C & Mr A & Miss S SANTANDORE HONESTY

A lovely square bitch with an attractive balanced profile. A bit smaller than the winner but fully mature in body. Sweet head with good proportions, balanced angulation front and rear with a good forechest. Presented in a beautiful pale coat, moved to advantage, handled well.

3rd Perry , Mrs M C & Mr S L, STORMHAYES SPRING WILLOW

Graduate Bitch

1st Russel-Bond & Cole, Mrs S & Mrs L, ROSINANTE SILHOUETTE

2nd Williams Mrs M & Miss EL AURISTELA LADY LUCK AT LAMHRYN

A quality bitch handled to perfection. Feminine breed typical head with the kindest of expression. Correct bite and dentition Excellent, well balanced front and rear assembly with no exaggerations. Slightly longer cast than winner. Good topline which she held on the move. Moved well and at one with handler.

3rd McNeish Mr M & Miss M DRUMKILTY TOODLE PIP JW

Post Graduate Bitch

1st Foreman Mr G & Mrs T AMBERSUN HEART OF GOLD

This young bitch could not in any way be overlooked, she possesses it all; her superb construction and the excellent temperament she displayed in the ring. Perfectly balance head with dark pigment and soft kind expression. Good length of neck which flow in to well laid back shoulders. She excelled in angulation, both front and rear. Stood lovely four square and a picture of balance. Super topline which she held steady at the move. She powered around the ring with her tail ever wagging and always at one with her handler. Shows a huge will to please and has such a ring-presence. Delighted to award her Best bitch and reserve Best in Show. Best Bitch, Best Opposite Sex and Reserve Best in Show .

2nd Russell-Bond Mrs SE ROSINANTE MORWENNA

Quality bitch with lovely outline and balance. Similar type to winner and similar comments applies. Very feminine head with good expression and great pigment, well laid-back shoulder and good angulations. Balanced throughout. Super mover and covered the ground with ease. Unfortunate to meet the winner in this class and was very much a contender for reserve best bitch.

3rd Healey Ms MJ MARSABIT VANITY FAIR

Limit Bitch

1st Little Mrs K BLUEBRAES JACOBITE LASS

A beautiful energetic bitch with a lot to like about her. Attractive head with a dark eye & pigment. Good reach of neck and balance angulation. Straight legs and hocks when viewed from front and rear. Level topline standing & on the move. Lovely correct feet and handled to perfection. Moved out well with drive and covered plenty of ground. Lovely to see her ever wagging tail and clearly enjoying her day.

2nd Poile Miss V SUMMERAMBA TWIZZLE AT CHERRIMAR

A nice midgolden bitch presented in a beautiful, full coat groomed to perfection. Sweet typical head with good dark pigment. Steady topline which she held on the move. Correct catlike feet and correct tailset. Moved well around the ring and handled to advantage.

3rd Todd Mrs P TODDROSA OASIS CHARM JW

Open Bitch

1st Cole Mrs LP ROOKSBURY PHANTASIA JW

A very well-made bitch with excelled in her front and rear angulation. Excellent reach of neck and well laid-back shoulder with good amount of forechest and correct return of upper arm. Legs and hocks straight when viewed from front and rear. Well-developed second thigh and well let down hocks. She moved style and precision around the ring with good reach.

2nd Lees Mr PG & Mrs JM SILVERBARROW SECRET IN LACE BY DENMARELLA JW

Another lovely bitch which was very similar in type to winner. It was splitting hairs between these two girls and she was unfortunate that the winner had a slight edge to her movement. Lovely overall balance and gorgeous head with sweet expression. . Presented in a perfuse dark golden coat that was groomed to perfection.

3rd Williamson Mr SD & Mrs T Y SANDTI HITS THE SWEET SPOT JW

Veteran Bitch

1st Ball Mrs SM FIVELMS DREAM ALLIANCE

Loved this girl as she powered around the ring with style. Sweet head and expression. Good forechest and angulation. Muscular clean neck leading on to a solid topline and correct tailset which she held on the move. She really excelled in her movement with good reach and drive defying her age, really happy to award her Best Veteran.

2nd Williamson Mr SD & Mrs TY THORNYWAIT ATOMIC BETTY FOR SANDTI

Another lovely bitch who made the decision a close call. She was similar in type to winner and a lot of comments apply. Feminine head with a dark eye, well boned straight front legs with lovely tight catlike feet. Lovely overall balance. Moved well with drive but was unfortunate to meet the winner today.

3rd Magson Mr K & Mrs S CASTLEGOLDEN CLASSY LADY JW

Minor Puppy Dog

1st Lockley Mrs CL & MR D STEVAL WHATHAPPENEDWAS TAF

Just loved this young midgolden dog who was just right for his age. Sweet head but not lacking masculinity, superb expression. Great reach of neck into well placed shoulders and good angulation. Legs straight and well let down hocks. Good spring of rib and a level topline. Moved really well for his age and will watch his career with interest. Super pleased to have him as Best Puppy Dog and Reserve Best Puppy in Show .

2nd Kirkup & Highman Dr SE & Mr AP COLDHARBOUR CANDY CANE

Another lovely boy of a slighlty different type than winner. Masculine head, strong clean neck. Good depth of chest and spring of rib. Lovely catlike feet and well let down hocks. Legs straight when view from the front. A good mover who will only improve with age.

3rd Moore Miss S PURBARN FRIENDS TOGETHER

Puppy Dog

1st Gerhold Mrs J NAVILIS VIVAT VIVALDI (IMP UKR)

A lovely balanced square dog, presented in super condition. Strong masculine head with soft expression. Dark eye and pigment. Strong neck and topline. Straight front legs, correct catlike feet. Good amount of bone. Moved with drive and covering a lot of ground. Glorius pale coat groomed to perfection and lovely hard muscled all over, simply a joy to go over.

Junior Dog

1st Gerhold Mrs J NAVILIS VIVAT VIVALDI (IMP UKR)

2nd Taylor Mr JM & Mrs BM ALIBREN ALDANITI AT TANNADICE

A lovely light golden dog with a very appealing masculine head. Good reach of neck leading on to well-placed shoulders. Balanced angulation in front and rear. Straight legs and well let down hocks hocks. Moved really well with purpose and drive. Handled well.

3rd Dean Mrs JS PEARLBARN PASHA AT RUGGLESTONE

Special Yearling Dog

1st Carter Mrs S & Mstrs E & A & Mr J KADAKA KAULDRUN JW

A true quality dog who possesses a lovely balanced outline and superb movement which reflects his excellent construction. A lovely masculine breed typical head with dark pigment. Correct bite and dentation. Strong clean neck into well laid-back back shoulder. Good forechest and return of upper arm. Strong level topline which he held on the move. His movement could not be faulted as he moved with power and drive. Thrilled to have him as Best Dog and then Best in Show

2nd Taylor Mr JM & Mrs BM ALIBREN ALDANITI AT TANNADICE

3rd Clunie Miss K WARRENTOR BOLD AS BRASS JW

Novice Dog

1st Gerhold Mrs J NAVILIS VIVAT VIVALDI (IMP UKR)

2nd Coad Mrs E TINKLERSROC BON BON

Attractive masculine head, balanced angulation. Straight legs with tight feet. Good depth of chest with close fitting elbows. Moved well with a steady stride.

3rd Taylor Mr FJ & Mrs PD PANDREFT ROCK STEADY

Graduate Dog

1st Morss Mrs H & Monteverde Mr G OLVINGLAY LOCKSMITH

A lovely boy with gorgeous masculine head, good expression and dark pigment. Super reach of neck into excellent shoulder placement. Plenty of forechest and angulation in front and rear. This with good overall balance, being short coupled and with a good length of leg. Correct feet and tailset, moved well with purpose and good length of step. Expertly handled. Very pleased to give him Reserve Best Dog

2nd Little Mrs K KING OF SWING QDORE OF LABGOLD TO BLUEBRAES (IMP POL)

Masculine head with a happy expression, good length of neck and balanced angulation. Straight legs with good catlike feet. Good depth of chest. Moved out well at a steady pace and good stride. Well-handled and presented beautifully.

3rd Taylor Mr JM & Mrs BM ALIBREN ALDANITI AT TANNADICE

Post Graduate Dog

1st Foreman Mr G & Mrs T AMBERSUN HEART AND SOUL

Attractive head with a dark eye and pigment. Good reach of neck, excels in his superb front construction. Lovely level topline which he held on the move. Straight legs and well let down hocks. Well-developed second thigh. Moved at a steady pace with good length of step. Really pleased to have him in the line up.

2nd Wallis Mrs K & Mr A BLUE GEMSTONE KATRINA

Appealing overall shape, nice typical head with good expression. Straight front legs & nice feet. Well-developed second thigh and well let down hocks. Moved well with drive and a ever wagging tail clearly enjoying his day.

3rd Fenn Mrs D CHALKSVILLE HIGHLANDER AT JANDEBURN

Limit Dog

1st Taylor Mr JM & Mrs BM ALIBREN ECCLES AT TANNADICE JW

A lovely big pale dog of substance. Gentle masculine head with good pigment. Excellent reach of neck wich flows into a level topline which he held on the move. Good shoulder placement and return of upper arm. Correct tailset. Moved well with good reach.

2nd Main Mrs SL DENMARELLA MR BRIGHT SKIES OVER GWYNGALA

Beautiful masculine head and soft kind expression. Nice flow of neck into a level topline and correct tailset. Lovely carriage both on the move and as he stood four square. Lovely feet and well developed second thigh. Moved well but preferred the movement of the winner on the day.

3rd Gorse Mrs D TASHSHEEN SKY SURFER

Open Dog

1st Chappell Miss ML CREEKSIDE ROYAL NUPTIALS

Lovely square balanced dog without exaggeration. Typical head with a happy expression. Balanced angulation throughout. Straight legs and well let down hocks. Powerful mover with good ring presence. A worthy winner even if he stood alone.

Veteran Dog

1st Mace Mrs J HARRY THE MAGICIAN AT TELANJAN

A wonderful preserved veteran presented in a glorious dark golden coat which gleamed in the sun. Gentle masculine head with a soft expression. Lovely catlike feet and straight legs. Excellent carriage and correct tailset. Moved very well around the ring defying his age.

2nd Bissell Miss JE WARRENTOR TRIBUTE FOR BISSKIDS

Slightly longer cast than winner this gentleman was also in excellent condition. Appealing head and expression. Good feet and well let down hocks. Moved well but on the day preferred the movement of the winner.

3rd Walaszkowski-Caines Mrs MJ MURPRILA VINTAGE STAR

Judge: Petra Wred (Gillbryan)

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