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GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB of NORTHUMBRIA
Sunday 17th October 2021 I would like to thank the Golden Retriever Club of Northumbria for inviting me to judge Dogs at their Championship Show. All the dogs shown were in very good clean condition and I was very pleased with my entry. Thank you to the Officers and Committee for all their hard work and warm welcome and the very nice lunch. It is a very nice venue and there was a really great atmosphere. Many thanks to my steward for looking after me in the ring it was extremely well organised. VETERAN DOG (7/5) 2 Absent 1st Loverock’s SH CH THORNYWAIT CRACKERJACK AT LOVISSA A handsome dog one I have admired since a young boy. He has a dark gold coat in good condition lovely masculine head and soft expression with a dark eye. Balanced shape overall. Strong pasterns both front and rear, straight forelegs, good shoulders, deep through the heart with well sprung ribs, level top line, well bent stifles and well-muscled rear quarters. Good strong, straight hocks, he moved with purpose and drive. BEST VETERAN IN SHOW. 2nd McCormack’s SH CH FLYNGALEE ALONSO This boy was an older Veteran, but you could not tell, mid gold colour and another I have seen around the shows and liked. A lovely expressive, masculine head with a dark eye, an excellent front with good lay back of shoulder. Straight forelegs, well sprung ribs and a level top line. Correct tail set and turn of stifle. A close decision to one but lost out on coat condition. 3rd Wright’s PALTON PANETELA SPECIAL WORKING DOG (3/3) 0 Absent 1st Towers & Henderson’s ALIBREN GALILEO TO WESTERVANE JW SGWC A very nice pale gold dog. Excellent balance when stood. This boy had a nice dark eye, correct layback of shoulder and corresponding return of upper arm. Straight front and tight feet, a good reach of neck, with a level top line and correct tail set also a good turn of stifle with hocks well let down and straight. Would be nice to see him move a little quicker to see the drive from the rear. 2nd Rose & Neil’s GILDAS AMORI INFINITI Dark gold in coat this boy was a little finer than one but overall was a nice shape. A happy boy he had a pleasing head, good reach of neck, straight front, well sprung ribs and good turn of stifle, straight hocks, moved straight front and rear. 3rd Walker’s CARDRONA CALEDONIA MINOR PUPPY Dog (2/1) 1 Absent 1st Beck’s SIMON BASSET DE RIA VELA FOR BEINANGUS(IMP ESP)NAF TAF This minor puppy has a mid-gold coat he still has a lot of growing to do but was carrying just the right amount of weight. This baby was well balanced overall with a dark eye, good pigmentation, good length of neck, straight front with correct bone for age with the very best of feet. Level top line with a correct tail set PUPPY DOG (3/3) 0 Absent 1st Mackenzie’s LEYNOSK LAZARO Pale gold boy. Clean, muscular reach of neck into well laid-back shoulders straight front with an equal length of upper arm good forehand construction, deep through the heart, short coupled. Level top line. Strong pasterns both front and rear, well bent stifles, when settled moved straight and true from front and behind. Best Dog Puppy. 2nd Wallis LAMANCHA ROLL ON GOOD TIMES Another boy of pale gold colour he is a very nicely constructed dog overall. A lovely expressive, masculine head with a nice dark eye and dark pigment. An excellent front with good lay back of shoulder. Straight forelegs well sprung ribs and a level top line. Correct tail set and a nice turn of stifle lost out to 1 on movement. 3rd Foxall’s ROSANBETH ABERLOUR ISLAY JUNIOR DOG (4/2) 2 Absent 1st Kelly’s RAMCHAINE YOU SPIN ME RIGHT ROUND IN ZENEVIEVA (TAF) A mid gold dog in good coat. Extremely balanced all through with a lovely profile shape, a nice dark eye with strong dark pigment. Straight front, nice feet, shoulders laid back upper arm of equal length placing front legs well under. Deep through the heart with a well sprung ribcage and short muscular loin, strong hindquarters, which were well muscled, and the second thigh was of good width, correct turn of stifle. All this allowed him to be animated and powerful moving carrying his tail level. Hocks well let down and straight. I liked this boy a lot he also won the Maiden & Novice classes, and I gave him a second look when looking for my reserve CC one to watch in the future. 2nd Gerhold’s NAVILIS NOUVEAU VENU (IMP UKRAINE) This dog was of pale gold in colour A happy boy, he had a very nice coat in good condition, nice head with soft expression and a dark eye. Straight front with tight round feet, good spring of rib and short coupled with strong muscular rear quarters moved well. YEARLING DOG (2/1) 1 Absent 1st McGeoch’s NEDLEZAH LOCHLEA Mid gold dog in good coat, nice balanced boy, pleasing head with a dark eye. Straight front, good reach of neck into well laid-back shoulders, short coupled, level top line, good rear angulation with strong straight hocks. Another happy lad. This dog was in a good condition with no excess weight. MAIDEN DOG (5/4) 1 Absent 1st Kelly’s RAMCHAINE YOU SPIN ME RIGHT ROUND IN ZENEVIEVA (TAF) 2nd Gerhold’s NAVILIS NOUVEAU VENU (IMP UKRAINE) 3rd Mackenzie’s LEYNOSK LAZARO NOVICE DOG (5/4) 1 Absent 1st Kelly’s RAMCHAINE YOU SPIN ME RIGHT ROUND IN ZENEVIEVA (TAF) 2nd McGeoch’s NEDLEZAH LOCHLEA 3rd Gerhold’s NAVILIS NOUVEAU VENU (IMP UKRAINE) UNDERGRADUATE DOG (3/2) 1 Absent 1st Beck’s DENMARELLA EVERYDAY THE SUN A mid gold boy in a good coat, with a lovely masculine head and soft expression. This boy was happy, a handful for his handler and would not stand still for very long but you could see that his overall outline was good. He had a good reach of neck, straight front, a nice lay-back of shoulder, well sprung ribs a level top-line with correct tail-set, well bent stifle nice straight hocks. 2nd Gerhold’s NAVILIS NOUVEAU VENU (IMP UKRAINE) GRADUATE DOG (8/7) 1 Absent 1st Wilkinson’s PAJULA’S LITTLE DRUMMER BOY This boy was of a good size with a powerful masculine head with a dark eye, deep in the muzzle. He was mid gold in colour with a wavy coat. He had straight front with nice feet, well laid-back shoulders, deep through the heart and a good spring of rib, a level top line. Correct tail set, well bent stifles and strong straight hocks, he moved straight front and rear with drive. 2nd Rose & Neil’s SHANDAMERE REBEL HEART This mid gold boy had a lovely kind dark eye and well-placed ears. Nice straight well boned forelegs onto tight feet. good ribbing and depth. Strong rear showing width to the thigh. Lovely profile movement, 3rd Norris FENPINQUE MAGNUM OPUS AT MOLESTREAM JW POSTGRADUATE DOG (10/8) 2 Absent 1st Kipps CADWST FLASH FLAME TO WHEATCROFT A pale gold boy in good coat of good size He had a very pleasing kind, gentle expression with a dark eye. A balanced dog he stood tall. He had a straight front with tight elbows and nice feet. Strong clean neck into well laid shoulders and corresponding return of upper arm a level top line and correct tail set. Well-muscled rear quarters with a good second thigh. Moved with drive. 2nd Cruttwell’s ASHBYGLEN ALFRESCO JW Another pale gold boy, a little smaller than 1 he had a straight front with very well laid-back shoulders and an equal length of upper arm again placing his front legs well under the body. He was deep through the heart had well sprung ribs, correct length of ribcage with short loin, strong rear quarters and straight hocks moved well. 3rd Robinson’s BARCIA EMPORIO DIAMOND JW MID LIMIT DOG (8/7) 1 Absent 1st Clarke-Gear’s OUSEVALE TOBERMORY JW As this masculine pale gold boy entered the ring, he looked balanced and happy. A kind expressive head, well chiselled with a kind dark eye. Strong clean neck into well laid shoulder and corresponding return of upper arm. Straight forelegs with tight feet, deep through the chest and a good spring of rib. Level top-line, hindquarters strong with good width. This boy was in good coat. 2nd O’Gorman’s BERRYMEADE GRAND CENTRAL JW Impressive mid gold male well chiselled head with dark expressive eyes, good fore-chest and layback of shoulder, good bone and feet. Well sprung ribs, good top-line and well bent stifle and strong hindquarters. Covers the ground easily with a very nice outline, lost out to first today as not in the best of coats. 3rd Gripton’s SANSUE KEEP THE MAGIC LIMIT DOG (9/6) 3 Absent 1st Angell’s MILLANZA TOY STORY JW I have judged this boy before a few years ago and was pleased to see that he has matured well. When this boy entered the ring, he stood out with his glamorous pale gold coat, and I was not disappointed when I went over him. He stood four square and proud. I love his handsome well-balanced head with a kind, gentle biddable expression with the blackest of noses and dark eye. He had a correct straight front with tight elbows and round tight cat like feet. He has a good muscular length of neck into well laid-back shoulders long in blade, and a corresponding return of upper arm placing his front legs well under his body. A level top line and correct tail set, well-muscled rear quarters with a good second thigh, straight hocks well let down. Correct front and rear angulation set off his balanced profile and when moved he kept his super symmetrical balance and level tail carriage Was pleased to award him DOG CC and on referee’s decision RESERVE BEST IN SHOW. 2nd Jackson & Catterall GOLMAS GUARDSMAN JW A lovely boy with a mid-gold coat. Very balanced when stood in profile or moving. A pleasing masculine head he had a dark eye. Straight front and tight feet, a good reach of neck, well placed shoulders and corresponding return of upper arm, well sprung ribs, short coupled with strong hindquarters, level top line a good turn of stifle, strong straight hocks. Moved well. 3rd Millington’s CARNEVAL OF GOLDEN DUCK-COBEY AT JARABEES (IMP SRB) OPEN DOG (10/6) 4 Absent 1st Giltsoff ENDELLION SPINNAKER My first thought as this masculine mid gold dog entered the ring was how free from any exaggeration and symmetrical this boy looked and again was not disappointed when I went over him. A lovely full coat and carrying just the right amount of weight he had a masculine expressive head well chiselled with a kind dark eye and well-set ears. Strong clean neck into well laid shoulder and corresponding return of upper arm. Straight forelegs, deep through the chest and a good spring of rib, level top line, he was short coupled. Hindquarters powerful with good width of second thigh, well bent stifles. Strong straight hocks well let down with good forward reach at the front and excellent drive from behind he moved straight and true front and rear this was a very close decision to my CC winner was pleased to award him a Res CC 2nd Gerhold’s JAMARDY INDIGO PACIFIC JW Another pale gold boy he was a little taller than the winner but had everything in the right place a nice head with a lovely gentle expression good length of neck Straight front and tight feet, level top line, good turn of stifle and straight hocks very exuberant on the move but was straight and true front and rear. 3rd Wedge’s SH CH RIVERSCHARM MR MCGREGOR JW Gary Foreman Judge |
Result of our 12 dog Open A V. Retriever Stake at the Kennel Club ground at Emblehope. Very very testing ground for everyone. Thanks to keeper Raymond Holt and his wife Anne for everything they did to enable the following result. 1st and making his dog up to F.T Champion Greg Patterson with Avinstrean Aixinha and also guns choice. 2nd - Darren Thompson's Luisenga Osprey 3rd - Simon Capstick - Drakeshead Casey 4th - Marlene Edvinsson - Burrendale Dee. Com to Polly Dunckley - Castleman's Oasis of Smithsteads and Lee Hartis - Ft.Ch. Trodden Mils Full Throttle of Leacaz. Best dog on a runner - Stewart North - Northglen Crumble. We cannot thank all the guns and helpers as well as our judges Gaynor Gent , David Haycock, Paula Cullis and myself for giving up their time to judge in such horrendous conditions. Last but not least Glyn Coupar -massive thank you for your first trial as secretary. It does get easier. |
EYE TESTING
GRCN will be holding an eye testing session with Malcolm Davidson on 29th October at Bowburn Community Centre DH6 5AT. 10.30am till 3pm, Gonioscopy will not be available. If you wish to book an appointment please contact me on 01388747139 or 07946536118 or email tinagreensmith@live.co.uk. If I'm not available please leave a message and I'll get
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GRCN will be holding an eye testing session with Malcolm Davidson on 29th October at Bowburn Community Centre DH6 5AT. 10.30am till 3pm, Gonioscopy will not be available. If you wish to book an appointment please contact me on 01388747139 or 07946536118 or email tinagreensmith@live.co.uk. If I'm not available please leave a message and I'll get
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FIELD TRIALS
6th November 2021. 12 Dog Open A/V Retriever Stake, at Emblehope and Burngrange. | ||
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Glaucoma / Gonioscopy - Update 30 June 20
Please see the attached message from Margaret with information about Glaucoma / Gonioscopy and the proposed project to examine a large number of older Golden Retrievers for Pectinate Ligament Abnormality (PLA), The second attachment is two documents that Margaret received from Prof. Sheila Crispin including photographs showing the differing methods and lenses. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Margaret directly. With thanks & kind regards Christine. please click the health link on the left pleas and then click Glaucoma link |
Golden Retriever Club of Northumbria.
NEW DATE !!!!
Due to the cancellation of our Championship Show 19th. April 2020 , we are pleased to inform you a new date / licence has been confirmed by the Kennel Club. Now to take place on SUNDAY 11th. OCTOBER 2020. All Subject to Government Guide Lines.
NEW DATE !!!!
Due to the cancellation of our Championship Show 19th. April 2020 , we are pleased to inform you a new date / licence has been confirmed by the Kennel Club. Now to take place on SUNDAY 11th. OCTOBER 2020. All Subject to Government Guide Lines.
- Golden Retriever Club of Northumbria 19th September 2021 Single Open Breed Show Judge: Helen Ferguson (Eyevalley) It was a privilege to judge at this friendly show. Thank you to the committee and the stewards for their hard work which contributed to a most enjoyable day and thanks also to exhibitors and their lovely dogs. To make a general observation, I was concerned to see some excessively dome-shaped skulls. The Breed Standard states ‘skull broad without coarseness’, therefore care should be taken to ensure this ‘setter type head’ does not become more prevalent for it is not typical. On the plus side, temperament was exemplary and I was pleased with my final line up. VD (4,0 Abs) 1st Bell & Bell’s Hoaaloha Beat of my Heart Much to like about this 9 years old dog presented in full wavy golden coat. Kind expression, good reach of neck and shoulder placement, good bone, stood well under himself, good spring of rib, powerful quarters, moved soundly with an ease belying his age. 2nd Walker’s Cardrona Caledonia 7 years old Dark golden dog, with pleasing head and expression, well-constructed throughout. Standing, he did not show to his best, but on the move, his attributes were more apparent; moved with drive, good length of stride, straight front and rear. 3rd Wright’s Palton Panetela 4th Hughes’s Kailzie Colinton MPD (1,0 Abs) 1st Foxall’s Rosanbeth Aberlour Islay Tall, 8-month puppy dog. Dark eye and pigment, chiselled head and kind expression, presented well in pale wavy coat. Not quite together at this stage, will take time to mature. PD (2,0 Abs) 1st Mackenzie’s Leynosk Lazaro Pale dog presented with profuse coat. Good bone, straight front, dark eye and good pigment. Well-laid shoulder and upper arm assembly, short in the couplings, good breadth of thigh. Rather erratic on the move. (BPD) 2nd Murray’s Shebelta Soul Man Pale dog, presented well, pleasing outline, short coupled, balanced, good breadth of thigh, very similar to one and not much to choose between them. Again, rather erratic on the move. JD (3,1 Abs) 1st Wild’s Quakerhall Master Mariner at Bluewaters Pleasing masculine chiselled head with gentle expression, Good bone, straight front, good length of neck, muscular, well set-on with laid back shoulders and correct upper arm assembly. Good breadth of thigh, bend of stifle, strong quarters, moved purposefully with drive. 2nd Broadhead’s Monchique Last Samurai Mid gold dog, well up to size, beautifully presented in gleaming coat. Kind expression, straight front, round feet, muscular neck, longer cast than one, hocks well let down. Moved soundly, topline held on the move. YD (1,0 Abs) 1st Broadhead’s Monchique Last Samurai ND (6,1 Abs) 1st Wild’s Quakerhall Master Mariner at Bluewaters 2nd Holmes and Higgins’ Kellywillow Augustus Mid-gold dog, presented in gleaming wavy coat. Kind expression, dark eye and pigment. Straight front, good bone, good reach of neck, deep through the chest, short in the couplings, good breadth of thigh and hocks well let down. Moved soundly. 3rd Copley’s Monchique Dragonheart for Emmabe 4th Mackenzie’s Leynosk Lazaro UGD (6,2 Abs) 1st Wild’s Quakerhall Master Mariner at Bluewaters 2nd Holmes and Higgins’ Kellywillow Augustus 3rd Copley’s Monchique Dragonheart for Emmabe 4th Mackenzie’s Leynosk Lazaro GD (5,1 Abs) 1st Bell and Bell’s Hoaaloha Maui JW Masculine head with gentle expression. Well off for bone, good forehand assembly; upper arm and shoulder blade of equal proportions. Well sprung ribs, short in the couplings and good breadth of thigh and bend of stifle. Strong quarters and well let-down hocks, moved well. 2nd Towers and Henderson’s Grey Goose November Rain Dark golden dog. Balanced outline, well-proportioned throughout. Straight front, good length of leg, correct forehand assembly. Good bend of stifle, hocks well let down, strong quarters, moved soundly, carrying the right amount of weight. 3rd Holmes and Higgins’ Kellywillow Augustus 4th Smith’s Thornywait Iluminati at Goldmarker PGD (5,1 Abs) 1st Kipps’ Cawdst Flash Flame to Wheatcroft Pale dog, well presented in full gleaming coat. Dark eye and kindly expression, well set on muscled neck. Good bone, straight front. Correct forehand assembly. Level topline. Good breadth of thigh, strong quarters, well-muscled, moved with drive, straight front and aft. (RBD) 2nd Haxton’s Dantassie Double Take Dark golden dog, short of coat today. Masculine chiselled head without coarseness. Straight front, tight feet, shoulder and upper arm assembly correct, good spring of rib, short in the couplings. Good breadth of thigh and bend of stifle, moved well. 3rd Wright’s Palton Pavarotti 4th Graves’ Bowbarl Twistnturn LD (2,0 Abs) 1st Wild’s Quakerhall Sea Master by Bluewaters JW So much to like about this dark golden dog shown free-standing with happy disposition and wagging tail. Presented in gleaming golden coat and well -constructed throughout. Masculine head, dark eye and pigment. Powerful, well-muscled, good bone, excels in forehand assembly, short in the couplings, good breadth of thigh and well developed second thigh. Moved with drive and purpose. (BD and RBIS) 2nd Towers and Henderson’s Alibren Galileo to Westervane JW Another quality dog, not in best coat today, but good proportions and balance throughout. Pleasing head with dark eye and kind expression. Straight front, good upper arm assembly, standing well under himself, short in the couplings, strong quarters, moved soundly. OD (2,1 Abs) 1st Endean’s Lawpark Skyfall for Chlodyl Golden dog presented in full coat with paler feathering. Chiselled masculine head with gentle expression, clean muscular neck, good shoulder placement and upper arm assembly. Deep through the chest, ribs well-sprung. Strong quarters, good breadth of thigh and well let down hocks. VB (10, 4 abs) A lovely class, could have done with more cards, many belying their age as they moved round the ring with energy and enthusiasm. 1st King’s Cardona Congeniality Dark golden bitch in gleaming coat, presented to perfection. Gentlest head and expression, good reach of neck, shoulders well laid back, level topline held on the move, strong quarters, well let down hocks, moved with energy and drive, straight front and rear. Totally at one with her handler (BV). 2nd Taylor’s Stormford Honeysuckly Sh CM Another lovely bitch, clean outline and balanced, beautifully presented. Gentlest of expressions, good forehand assembly, well sprung ribs, short in the couplings, good breadth of thigh, well-let down hocks, moved with ease. 3rd Smith’s Tamniarn Lady Luck at Goldmarker 4th Crookes and Jenkins’ Stanroph Still the Same JW MPB (0) PB (4,2 Abs) 1st Harvey’s Shebelta Skye Lily Pale bitch presented beautifully in full coat. Dark eye and pigment, straight front good bone, good reach of neck and shoulder placement, with upper arm of equal proportions. Good breadth of thigh, hocks well let down, moved well. (BPB and BPIS) 2nd Clarkson’s Drumkilty Triskele Equally attractive bitch puppy, could easily change places with 1 on another day. Similar remarks apply. Dark eye and pigment, pleasing head and expression, well-constructed with good proportions throughout. JB 5,3 Abs) 1st Bradley’s Ceilcaesar Ben Avon Much to like about this happy show girl. Pleasing head and expression, good reach of neck and laid-back shoulders. Good bone and length of leg in proportion providing a balanced picture. Well sprung ribs, good breadth of thigh, moved well from powerful quarters. 2nd Carrington’s Lalique Lady be Lovely Smaller framed bitch than one, but also well proportioned. Dark eye and pigment, well off for bone, straight front, good forehand assembly, short in the couplings, good breadth of stifle and well-let down hocks. YB (5,2 Abs) 1st Bradley’s Ceilcaesar Ben Avon 2nd Carrington’s Lalique Lady be Lovely 3rd Williams’ Auristela Lady Luck at Lamhryn NB (8,5 Abs) 1st Bradley’s Ceilcaesar Ben Avon 2nd Harvey’s Shebelta Skye Lily 3rd Martin’s Garline Love so Deep UGB (6,3 Abs) 1st Lochhead’s Bluebraes Meadow Pipit Dark golden bitch presented in gleaming coat. Kind, gentle, feminine expression, dark eye and good pigment. Well-laid back shoulders and good length of upper arm. Level topline, short in the couplings, good breadth of thigh and bend of stifle, well-let down hocks. Moved well. 2nd Robbins and Rowark’s Brekswood Lady Eleanor Mid gold bitch, presented lovely outline. Coat in prime condition with correct undercoat. Lovely dark eye and good pigment, good bone, powerful neck well set on. Good lay back of shoulder. Short in the couplings, strong quarters. 3rd Martin’s Garline Love so Deep GB (6,3 Abs) 1st Lochhead’s Bluebraes Meadow Pipit 2nd Harvey’s Ramchaine Glorious for Shebelta, Attractive pale bitch well-constructed throughout. Pleasing expression, straight front, good reach of neck, deep through the heart, short coupled, strong quarters. 3rd Martin’s Garline Love so Deep PGB (3,1 Abs) 1st Bradley’s Ceilcaesar Calendar Girl Mid gold bitch with pleasing outline and balance. Kind expression, straight front, good reach of neck, well laid-back shoulder and upper arm correct length. Deep through the heart, good spring of rib. Good bend of stifle and well developed second thigh. Moved purposefully with drive. 2nd Carrington’s Largymore Lustre JW Another lovely bitch, presented in gleaming coat. Good bone, straight front, good forehand assembly, short coupled, good breadth of thigh and well-let down hocks. LB (5,1 Abs) 1st Crookes and Jenkinson Quakerhall Pandora’s Bounty JW Eye-catching mid gold bitch, showed well free-standing with wagging tail. Pleasing head and expression with dark eye and pigment. Good reach of neck into well placed shoulders with correct length of upper arm. Good bone and tight feet. Ribs well-sprung, strong quarters, movement rather erratic at times, giving handler a hard time, but much improved when settled. (RBB) 2nd Bradley’s Ceilcaesar Calendar Girl 3rd Ewart’s Beaupippin Dusty Lilac 4th Wred, Wicklow & Gibson’s Cillmhantain Verita D’Ora OB (8,4 Abs) 1st Robbins and Rowark’s Quakerhall Lady Bountiful by Brekswood JW, Lovely quality bitch. Well-constructed throughout with no exaggerations and presented a balanced picture in gleaming full coat. Pleasing head of symmetrical proportions, good reach of neck, shoulders well laid back and good length of upper arm. Good spring of rib, short in the couplings. Powerful quarters with good breadth of thigh, bend of stifle. Moved with drive and purpose. Pleased to award her BB and BIS 2nd Clarkson’s Drumkilty Lisdoonvarna JW Another well-constructed bitch. Dark eye and pigment, good bone and forehand assembly. Deep through the heart, strong quarters, moved soundly. 3rd Crookes and Jenkinson’s Quakerhall Victory Jubilee JW 4th Ewart’s Beaupippin Diamond Dawn JW
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Golden Retriever Club of Northumbria 19th September 2021 Single Open Breed Show Judge: Helen Ferguson (Eyevalley) It was a privilege to judge at this friendly show. Thank you to the committee and the stewards for their hard work which contributed to a most enjoyable day and thanks also to exhibitors and their lovely dogs. To make a general observation, I was concerned to see some excessively dome-shaped skulls. The Breed Standard states ‘skull broad without coarseness’, therefore care should be taken to ensure this ‘setter type head’ does not become more prevalent for it is not typical. On the plus side, temperament was exemplary and I was pleased with my final line up. VD (4,0 Abs) 1st Bell & Bell’s Hoaaloha Beat of my Heart Much to like about this 9 years old dog presented in full wavy golden coat. Kind expression, good reach of neck and shoulder placement, good bone, stood well under himself, good spring of rib, powerful quarters, moved soundly with an ease belying his age. 2nd Walker’s Cardrona Caledonia 7 years old Dark golden dog, with pleasing head and expression, well-constructed throughout. Standing, he did not show to his best, but on the move, his attributes were more apparent; moved with drive, good length of stride, straight front and rear. 3rd Wright’s Palton Panetela 4th Hughes’s Kailzie Colinton MPD (1,0 Abs) 1st Foxall’s Rosanbeth Aberlour Islay Tall, 8-month puppy dog. Dark eye and pigment, chiselled head and kind expression, presented well in pale wavy coat. Not quite together at this stage, will take time to mature. PD (2,0 Abs) 1st Mackenzie’s Leynosk Lazaro Pale dog presented with profuse coat. Good bone, straight front, dark eye and good pigment. Well-laid shoulder and upper arm assembly, short in the couplings, good breadth of thigh. Rather erratic on the move. (BPD) 2nd Murray’s Shebelta Soul Man Pale dog, presented well, pleasing outline, short coupled, balanced, good breadth of thigh, very similar to one and not much to choose between them. Again, rather erratic on the move. JD (3,1 Abs) 1st Wild’s Quakerhall Master Mariner at Bluewaters Pleasing masculine chiselled head with gentle expression, Good bone, straight front, good length of neck, muscular, well set-on with laid back shoulders and correct upper arm assembly. Good breadth of thigh, bend of stifle, strong quarters, moved purposefully with drive. 2nd Broadhead’s Monchique Last Samurai Mid gold dog, well up to size, beautifully presented in gleaming coat. Kind expression, straight front, round feet, muscular neck, longer cast than one, hocks well let down. Moved soundly, topline held on the move. YD (1,0 Abs) 1st Broadhead’s Monchique Last Samurai ND (6,1 Abs) 1st Wild’s Quakerhall Master Mariner at Bluewaters 2nd Holmes and Higgins’ Kellywillow Augustus Mid-gold dog, presented in gleaming wavy coat. Kind expression, dark eye and pigment. Straight front, good bone, good reach of neck, deep through the chest, short in the couplings, good breadth of thigh and hocks well let down. Moved soundly. 3rd Copley’s Monchique Dragonheart for Emmabe 4th Mackenzie’s Leynosk Lazaro UGD (6,2 Abs) 1st Wild’s Quakerhall Master Mariner at Bluewaters 2nd Holmes and Higgins’ Kellywillow Augustus 3rd Copley’s Monchique Dragonheart for Emmabe 4th Mackenzie’s Leynosk Lazaro GD (5,1 Abs) 1st Bell and Bell’s Hoaaloha Maui JW Masculine head with gentle expression. Well off for bone, good forehand assembly; upper arm and shoulder blade of equal proportions. Well sprung ribs, short in the couplings and good breadth of thigh and bend of stifle. Strong quarters and well let-down hocks, moved well. 2nd Towers and Henderson’s Grey Goose November Rain Dark golden dog. Balanced outline, well-proportioned throughout. Straight front, good length of leg, correct forehand assembly. Good bend of stifle, hocks well let down, strong quarters, moved soundly, carrying the right amount of weight. 3rd Holmes and Higgins’ Kellywillow Augustus 4th Smith’s Thornywait Iluminati at Goldmarker PGD (5,1 Abs) 1st Kipps’ Cawdst Flash Flame to Wheatcroft Pale dog, well presented in full gleaming coat. Dark eye and kindly expression, well set on muscled neck. Good bone, straight front. Correct forehand assembly. Level topline. Good breadth of thigh, strong quarters, well-muscled, moved with drive, straight front and aft. (RBD) 2nd Haxton’s Dantassie Double Take Dark golden dog, short of coat today. Masculine chiselled head without coarseness. Straight front, tight feet, shoulder and upper arm assembly correct, good spring of rib, short in the couplings. Good breadth of thigh and bend of stifle, moved well. 3rd Wright’s Palton Pavarotti 4th Graves’ Bowbarl Twistnturn LD (2,0 Abs) 1st Wild’s Quakerhall Sea Master by Bluewaters JW So much to like about this dark golden dog shown free-standing with happy disposition and wagging tail. Presented in gleaming golden coat and well -constructed throughout. Masculine head, dark eye and pigment. Powerful, well-muscled, good bone, excels in forehand assembly, short in the couplings, good breadth of thigh and well developed second thigh. Moved with drive and purpose. (BD and RBIS) 2nd Towers and Henderson’s Alibren Galileo to Westervane JW Another quality dog, not in best coat today, but good proportions and balance throughout. Pleasing head with dark eye and kind expression. Straight front, good upper arm assembly, standing well under himself, short in the couplings, strong quarters, moved soundly. OD (2,1 Abs) 1st Endean’s Lawpark Skyfall for Chlodyl Golden dog presented in full coat with paler feathering. Chiselled masculine head with gentle expression, clean muscular neck, good shoulder placement and upper arm assembly. Deep through the chest, ribs well-sprung. Strong quarters, good breadth of thigh and well let down hocks. VB (10, 4 abs) A lovely class, could have done with more cards, many belying their age as they moved round the ring with energy and enthusiasm. 1st King’s Cardona Congeniality Dark golden bitch in gleaming coat, presented to perfection. Gentlest head and expression, good reach of neck, shoulders well laid back, level topline held on the move, strong quarters, well let down hocks, moved with energy and drive, straight front and rear. Totally at one with her handler (BV). 2nd Taylor’s Stormford Honeysuckly Sh CM Another lovely bitch, clean outline and balanced, beautifully presented. Gentlest of expressions, good forehand assembly, well sprung ribs, short in the couplings, good breadth of thigh, well-let down hocks, moved with ease. 3rd Smith’s Tamniarn Lady Luck at Goldmarker 4th Crookes and Jenkins’ Stanroph Still the Same JW MPB (0) PB (4,2 Abs) 1st Harvey’s Shebelta Skye Lily Pale bitch presented beautifully in full coat. Dark eye and pigment, straight front good bone, good reach of neck and shoulder placement, with upper arm of equal proportions. Good breadth of thigh, hocks well let down, moved well. (BPB and BPIS) 2nd Clarkson’s Drumkilty Triskele Equally attractive bitch puppy, could easily change places with 1 on another day. Similar remarks apply. Dark eye and pigment, pleasing head and expression, well-constructed with good proportions throughout. JB 5,3 Abs) 1st Bradley’s Ceilcaesar Ben Avon Much to like about this happy show girl. Pleasing head and expression, good reach of neck and laid-back shoulders. Good bone and length of leg in proportion providing a balanced picture. Well sprung ribs, good breadth of thigh, moved well from powerful quarters. 2nd Carrington’s Lalique Lady be Lovely Smaller framed bitch than one, but also well proportioned. Dark eye and pigment, well off for bone, straight front, good forehand assembly, short in the couplings, good breadth of stifle and well-let down hocks. YB (5,2 Abs) 1st Bradley’s Ceilcaesar Ben Avon 2nd Carrington’s Lalique Lady be Lovely 3rd Williams’ Auristela Lady Luck at Lamhryn NB (8,5 Abs) 1st Bradley’s Ceilcaesar Ben Avon 2nd Harvey’s Shebelta Skye Lily 3rd Martin’s Garline Love so Deep UGB (6,3 Abs) 1st Lochhead’s Bluebraes Meadow Pipit Dark golden bitch presented in gleaming coat. Kind, gentle, feminine expression, dark eye and good pigment. Well-laid back shoulders and good length of upper arm. Level topline, short in the couplings, good breadth of thigh and bend of stifle, well-let down hocks. Moved well. 2nd Robbins and Rowark’s Brekswood Lady Eleanor Mid gold bitch, presented lovely outline. Coat in prime condition with correct undercoat. Lovely dark eye and good pigment, good bone, powerful neck well set on. Good lay back of shoulder. Short in the couplings, strong quarters. 3rd Martin’s Garline Love so Deep GB (6,3 Abs) 1st Lochhead’s Bluebraes Meadow Pipit 2nd Harvey’s Ramchaine Glorious for Shebelta, Attractive pale bitch well-constructed throughout. Pleasing expression, straight front, good reach of neck, deep through the heart, short coupled, strong quarters. 3rd Martin’s Garline Love so Deep PGB (3,1 Abs) 1st Bradley’s Ceilcaesar Calendar Girl Mid gold bitch with pleasing outline and balance. Kind expression, straight front, good reach of neck, well laid-back shoulder and upper arm correct length. Deep through the heart, good spring of rib. Good bend of stifle and well developed second thigh. Moved purposefully with drive. 2nd Carrington’s Largymore Lustre JW Another lovely bitch, presented in gleaming coat. Good bone, straight front, good forehand assembly, short coupled, good breadth of thigh and well-let down hocks. LB (5,1 Abs) 1st Crookes and Jenkinson Quakerhall Pandora’s Bounty JW Eye-catching mid gold bitch, showed well free-standing with wagging tail. Pleasing head and expression with dark eye and pigment. Good reach of neck into well placed shoulders with correct length of upper arm. Good bone and tight feet. Ribs well-sprung, strong quarters, movement rather erratic at times, giving handler a hard time, but much improved when settled. (RBB) 2nd Bradley’s Ceilcaesar Calendar Girl 3rd Ewart’s Beaupippin Dusty Lilac 4th Wred, Wicklow & Gibson’s Cillmhantain Verita D’Ora OB (8,4 Abs) 1st Robbins and Rowark’s Quakerhall Lady Bountiful by Brekswood JW, Lovely quality bitch. Well-constructed throughout with no exaggerations and presented a balanced picture in gleaming full coat. Pleasing head of symmetrical proportions, good reach of neck, shoulders well laid back and good length of upper arm. Good spring of rib, short in the couplings. Powerful quarters with good breadth of thigh, bend of stifle. Moved with drive and purpose. Pleased to award her BB and BIS 2nd Clarkson’s Drumkilty Lisdoonvarna JW Another well-constructed bitch. Dark eye and pigment, good bone and forehand assembly. Deep through the heart, strong quarters, moved soundly. 3rd Crookes and Jenkinson’s Quakerhall Victory Jubilee JW 4th Ewart’s Beaupippin Diamond Dawn JW
In light of the recent announcement regarding the corona virus we have decided to cancel the club’s AGM on Monday 23rd March. Please spread the word. Stay safe and well everyone
I have now contacted everyone who entered the test. (Please check your email)
It's with regret that the committee had to make the decision to cancel the working test on Sunday 22nd.
In light of the government latest advise we felt it was the right decision to make.
As the situation becomes clearer, the decision will be made about our next test on the 26th of April nearer the time
It's with regret that the committee had to make the decision to cancel the working test on Sunday 22nd.
In light of the government latest advise we felt it was the right decision to make.
As the situation becomes clearer, the decision will be made about our next test on the 26th of April nearer the time
Breed Interclub (Golden Retrievers only) working test
Hosting club this year is the Northern Golden Retriever Association on Sunday 7th June at Strines, nr Sheffield. Teams consists of 2 novice and 2 open dogs. If you would like to be considered for our team and you are a member, we will be holding a selection day on Sunday 15th March at Lord Stones Country Park. Please meet for 11.00 a.m. at Cafe TS9 7JH. If you have any questions please feel to approach any of our committee.
Hosting club this year is the Northern Golden Retriever Association on Sunday 7th June at Strines, nr Sheffield. Teams consists of 2 novice and 2 open dogs. If you would like to be considered for our team and you are a member, we will be holding a selection day on Sunday 15th March at Lord Stones Country Park. Please meet for 11.00 a.m. at Cafe TS9 7JH. If you have any questions please feel to approach any of our committee.
We are currently working on our judges for 2020 working tests but can confirm the following dates and venues. All events for A.V.
Sunday 22nd March - Crathorne. Puppy/Veteran/ND/NH and Novice. This year we are including a novice/novice dog handler that will run in conjunction with the veteran class
Sunday 26th April - Butterknowle Fell. Novice&Open.
Saturday 20th June - Chopgate. Novice & Open.
Sunday 9th August - East Harlsey. Puppy/Veteran & Novice.
Sadly Gary Barrett is standing down as Working Test Secretary due to health reasons and we cannot thank him enough for everything he has done for us. Yvonne Storr is going to step in as Acting Test secretary.
During the month of April Yvonne will be very busy with lambing so can we all respect this is a very important time for her and bear this in mind with your entries/queries.
Please remember these events cannot take place without helpers and if you would be interested in coming along can you let us know so we can compile a list. Thank you.
Sunday 22nd March - Crathorne. Puppy/Veteran/ND/NH and Novice. This year we are including a novice/novice dog handler that will run in conjunction with the veteran class
Sunday 26th April - Butterknowle Fell. Novice&Open.
Saturday 20th June - Chopgate. Novice & Open.
Sunday 9th August - East Harlsey. Puppy/Veteran & Novice.
Sadly Gary Barrett is standing down as Working Test Secretary due to health reasons and we cannot thank him enough for everything he has done for us. Yvonne Storr is going to step in as Acting Test secretary.
During the month of April Yvonne will be very busy with lambing so can we all respect this is a very important time for her and bear this in mind with your entries/queries.
Please remember these events cannot take place without helpers and if you would be interested in coming along can you let us know so we can compile a list. Thank you.
TRAINING CLASSES
Once again gundog classes will take place on a Thursday evening at Hetton-Lyons Country Park, Eppleton Quarry Downs Pit Lane Herron-Le-Hole,Sunderland DH5 9AR in May on the following dates. 14th, 28th May. 11th & 25th June. 9th & 23rdh July and 6th August. Please meet at the main building for 7.00 p.m. There will be a one off payment of £20.00 and classes are designed for puppy, novice and open standard. There will also be a designated class for show bred dogs.
Once again gundog classes will take place on a Thursday evening at Hetton-Lyons Country Park, Eppleton Quarry Downs Pit Lane Herron-Le-Hole,Sunderland DH5 9AR in May on the following dates. 14th, 28th May. 11th & 25th June. 9th & 23rdh July and 6th August. Please meet at the main building for 7.00 p.m. There will be a one off payment of £20.00 and classes are designed for puppy, novice and open standard. There will also be a designated class for show bred dogs.
AGM NOTICE
Dear Member
The Annual General Meeting will be held at Bowburn Community Centre, Durham Road, Bowburn, Co.
Durham, DH6 5AT on Monday, 23rd March 2020 at 7 pm prompt.
Memberships are due for renewal on 1st January 2020. Subscriptions are £10.00 single, £12.00 joint, £1.00
junior and £12.00 overseas. Cheques should be made payable to “Golden Retriever Club of Northumbria”.
New members who have joined the club in November or December 2019 will, according to our rules, have
already paid for 2020 and do not owe any money until 1st January 2021.
If you are not fully paid up by the A.G.M. you will not be entitled to vote. If subscriptions are not paid by 28th February
your membership is deemed to have lapsed, you will cease to be a member and will be unable to take advantage of membership
rates for entry to shows and other events.
Will you all please complete and return the enclosed renewal form, with your e-mail address clearly written,
so that we might update our records and hopefully, by communicating by e-mail to as many of our members
as possible, we will reduce our postage costs.
Hon. Life Members and Patrons - please note this reminder is for information only.
Officers due to retire this year are:- Chairman – Patricia Trotter, Vice-President – Colin Gibson. Executive
committee members due to retire are Trevor Willmitt, Christine Foster, Janet Bradwell and Margaret Woods.
All are willing to stand for re-election. Jennifer Hay has, however, advised the Executive Committee that after
the AGM she will be happy to continue as Club President, but she will not be standing as Field Trial
Secretary. We thank Jennifer for all the dedication and commitment she has given to the role for many years,
she will be a big miss. If anyone is interested in taking over the job please get in touch with Jennifer who will
be able to give you more information.
There is still one further vacancy on the committee and we shall be pleased to receive nominations, duly
proposed and seconded, for any of the posts mentioned above. Please note that all persons nominated must
have been a member of a Golden Retriever Breed Club for three years and a member of the Golden
Retriever Club of Northumbria for at least 12 months before their names can be put forward for the Executive
Committee. If you wish to nominate anyone for any of these positions then please contact me and I shall
send you the relevant form. Please give some of your time to the club if you can, without the Executive
Committee there will be no club.
Proposals for the Agenda, and Nominations for Officers and Executive Committee, duly seconded, must
arrive with me by Monday, 24th February 2020.
The annual awards, as detailed in the club magazine published in 2018, will be presented at the AGM and
claims for the trophies should be made in writing, to me, by 28th February 2020. All of the awards refer to the
year from 1st January 2019 to 31st December 2019 and are for either dog or bitch.
We hope to hold our usual eye-testing sessions in March and October 2020 – please look out for these
dates, which will be posted on our website and Facebook page, as well as being advertised in Our Dogs.
The eye testing sessions are always very popular so please try to book early to avoid disappointment. The
club magazine will be produced in Spring 2020. If you have any articles, or ideas for articles please contact
me or any committee member.
The Executive Committee would like to thank all the members who have supported our events in 2019 and
wish you all, and your dogs, a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and successful 2020.
Yours Sincerely
C J Greensmith
Tina Greensmith Hon. Secretary. here to edit.
Dear Member
The Annual General Meeting will be held at Bowburn Community Centre, Durham Road, Bowburn, Co.
Durham, DH6 5AT on Monday, 23rd March 2020 at 7 pm prompt.
Memberships are due for renewal on 1st January 2020. Subscriptions are £10.00 single, £12.00 joint, £1.00
junior and £12.00 overseas. Cheques should be made payable to “Golden Retriever Club of Northumbria”.
New members who have joined the club in November or December 2019 will, according to our rules, have
already paid for 2020 and do not owe any money until 1st January 2021.
If you are not fully paid up by the A.G.M. you will not be entitled to vote. If subscriptions are not paid by 28th February
your membership is deemed to have lapsed, you will cease to be a member and will be unable to take advantage of membership
rates for entry to shows and other events.
Will you all please complete and return the enclosed renewal form, with your e-mail address clearly written,
so that we might update our records and hopefully, by communicating by e-mail to as many of our members
as possible, we will reduce our postage costs.
Hon. Life Members and Patrons - please note this reminder is for information only.
Officers due to retire this year are:- Chairman – Patricia Trotter, Vice-President – Colin Gibson. Executive
committee members due to retire are Trevor Willmitt, Christine Foster, Janet Bradwell and Margaret Woods.
All are willing to stand for re-election. Jennifer Hay has, however, advised the Executive Committee that after
the AGM she will be happy to continue as Club President, but she will not be standing as Field Trial
Secretary. We thank Jennifer for all the dedication and commitment she has given to the role for many years,
she will be a big miss. If anyone is interested in taking over the job please get in touch with Jennifer who will
be able to give you more information.
There is still one further vacancy on the committee and we shall be pleased to receive nominations, duly
proposed and seconded, for any of the posts mentioned above. Please note that all persons nominated must
have been a member of a Golden Retriever Breed Club for three years and a member of the Golden
Retriever Club of Northumbria for at least 12 months before their names can be put forward for the Executive
Committee. If you wish to nominate anyone for any of these positions then please contact me and I shall
send you the relevant form. Please give some of your time to the club if you can, without the Executive
Committee there will be no club.
Proposals for the Agenda, and Nominations for Officers and Executive Committee, duly seconded, must
arrive with me by Monday, 24th February 2020.
The annual awards, as detailed in the club magazine published in 2018, will be presented at the AGM and
claims for the trophies should be made in writing, to me, by 28th February 2020. All of the awards refer to the
year from 1st January 2019 to 31st December 2019 and are for either dog or bitch.
We hope to hold our usual eye-testing sessions in March and October 2020 – please look out for these
dates, which will be posted on our website and Facebook page, as well as being advertised in Our Dogs.
The eye testing sessions are always very popular so please try to book early to avoid disappointment. The
club magazine will be produced in Spring 2020. If you have any articles, or ideas for articles please contact
me or any committee member.
The Executive Committee would like to thank all the members who have supported our events in 2019 and
wish you all, and your dogs, a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and successful 2020.
Yours Sincerely
C J Greensmith
Tina Greensmith Hon. Secretary. here to edit.
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